JP2021120041A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine which, when a player cannot obtain desired information because making an operation different from an originally correct operation without intention, prevents a second-time operation for obtaining the desired information from becoming complicated.SOLUTION: While a menu screen is displayed on an image display device, when moving a selection position (solid-white position) to a "dividend table" and operating a determination switch, the display of the image display device switches to the screen of the dividend table. When the determination switch is operated while the screen of the dividend table is displayed, the display of the image display device switches to the menu screen again but a selection position at this time does not become an initial position ("password input") but becomes the position of the "dividend table" (fig.21 (a)).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine.

Slot machines have been widely known as one of the gaming machines. In this type of slot machine, when the player inserts a specified number of game media such as medals and game balls, the operation of the start switch becomes effective, and when the player operates the start switch in this state, a winning combination lottery is performed. , A plurality of reels, each of which has a plurality of symbols drawn on them, start to rotate. Then, when the rotation speed of the reels reaches a certain speed, the operation of the stop switch provided corresponding to each reel becomes effective, and when the player operates the stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is activated. Stop control is performed.

In the reel stop control described above, when any combination is won in the combination lottery, within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch is operated so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination are aligned on the effective line as much as possible. Reel control is performed within the range of. On the other hand, if the result of the winning combination lottery is lost, kicking control is performed so that the symbol combinations corresponding to some winning combination are not aligned on the effective line. Then, when all the reels are stopped and the symbol combination corresponding to any combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line, that combination is won and the player is given a privilege according to the winning combination. NS.

When a conventional slot machine includes a cross key and an enter key and a menu screen including a plurality of menus is displayed on the image display device, for example, as in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1. When you operate the cross key, the cursor in the menu screen moves according to the operation of the cross key. Then, when the enter key is operated with the cursor moved to the desired menu position, the screen is switched to the screen corresponding to the menu at the cursor position (menu selected by the player). Also, if the enter key is operated while the screen corresponding to the selected menu is displayed, the display switches to the menu screen again.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-195431

In the slot machine of Patent Document 1 described above, when returning to the menu screen from the screen corresponding to the selected menu (hereinafter, referred to as "selection screen" in this section), for example, the position of the cursor in the menu screen is initially set. Suppose that you have returned to the position (the position of the cursor before the cross key was operated when the menu screen was displayed). In this case, in order to display the selection screen again after returning to the menu screen from the selection screen, it is necessary to operate the cross key again to move the cursor to the desired menu position.

Therefore, if the player unintentionally operates the enter key twice while the cursor is moved to the desired menu position on the menu screen, the menu will be displayed again immediately after the menu screen is switched to the selection screen. The screen will be displayed. At this time, the position of the cursor displayed on the menu screen has returned to the initial position, so when the selection screen is displayed again, the player operates the cross key again to move the cursor to the desired menu position. I had to.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and when the desired information cannot be obtained because the player has unintentionally performed an operation different from the original operation, the desired information is obtained again. The purpose is to provide a slot machine that can avoid complicated operations.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention
A display means that displays a selection screen that includes multiple choices,
A selection means for selecting any one of the options in the selection screen, and
A display switching means for switching from a selection screen displayed on the display means to a selected screen displaying information corresponding to the options selected by the selection means in response to an operation from the outside.
With
The display switching means
When the display of the display means is switched from the selected screen to the selected screen in response to an operation from the outside, the selected screen in a state in which the option corresponding to the selected screen is selected is displayed.

According to the above-described invention, when the selection screen is displayed on the display means and the selection screen is operated from the outside, the screen is switched to the selected screen, and when the selection screen is displayed and the selection screen is operated from the outside, the selection screen is displayed. Switch. Then, when the selected screen is switched to the selected screen, the option corresponding to the above-mentioned selected screen is selected on the selected screen. As a result, if the player switches from the selection screen to the selected screen due to an unintended operation and returns to the selection screen again, there is no need to reselect the option corresponding to the above-mentioned selection screen on the selection screen. , It is possible to avoid complicated operation for displaying the originally desired screen.

As described above, according to the slot machine of the present invention, when the desired information cannot be obtained because the player has unintentionally performed an operation different from the original operation, the desired information can be obtained again. It is possible to avoid complicated operation.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the internal structure of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the configuration of the credit number display and ART lamp of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol arrangement of each reel provided in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type of the conditional apparatus and the symbol combination thereof in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type of the conditional apparatus and the symbol combination thereof in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type of the conditional apparatus and the symbol combination thereof in the slot machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows the functional configuration of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type of the winning combination which is the object of the combination lottery in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type of the winning combination which is the object of the combination lottery in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type of the winning combination which is the object of the combination lottery in the slot machine. It is a lottery state transition diagram which shows the transition of the lottery state in the combination lottery of the slot machine, and the transition condition. It is a game section transition diagram which shows the transition of the slot machine game section (game state number), and the transition condition. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type of the winning combination which the push order is notified in the advantageous section of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game progress main process for controlling the progress of a game executed by the main control means of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the timer interrupt process executed by the main control means of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the menu screen displayed on the image display device of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the program start processing executed by the sub-control means of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the program start processing executed by the sub-control means of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the screen of the payout table displayed on the image display device of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the mode when returning to the menu screen from the screen of the payout table displayed on the image display device of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the invalidation of the decision switch when returning to the game standby screen from the menu screen displayed on the image display device of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the invalidation of the decision switch when the front door is opened while the menu screen is displayed on the image display device of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the caution image displayed on the image display device of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the size of the alert image displayed on the image display device of the slot machine.

Hereinafter, each embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows an external perspective view of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The housing of the slot machine 10 is composed of a main body 12 for accommodating various devices and a front door 14 provided on the front side (player side) of the main body 12 so as to be openable and closable. A front panel 20 is provided at substantially the center of the front door 14, and as shown in FIG. 2, a display window 21 is formed substantially at the center thereof. Three reels 40L, 40C and 40R are rotatably provided inside the main body 12, so that the design of each reel can be visually recognized from the display window 21.

The reels 40L, 40C and 40R are installed so that their rotation axes are aligned on the same straight line in the horizontal direction. The shape of each reel is ring-shaped, and a strip-shaped reel tape on which one symbol is printed is attached to each of the 20 evenly divided symbol regions on the outer peripheral surface thereof. Then, when the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are stopped, three consecutive symbols out of the 20 symbols printed on each reel can be visually recognized from the display window 21 along the rotation direction of each reel. ing. As a result, 3 [designs] x 3 [reels] = a total of 9 symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window 21. Here, among the three consecutive symbols that are stopped and displayed when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the position where the uppermost symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as the stop display position) is the upper U and the center. The position where the symbol of is stopped and displayed is called the middle row M, and the position where the lowermost symbol is stopped and displayed is called the lower row D.

Whether or not any winning combination is won when the three reels are stopped depends on the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed at the predetermined stop display position (hereinafter, referred to as "symbol combination") among the above-mentioned nine symbols. The line that is judged and connects these stop display positions (downward right line) is called the winning line. In the present embodiment, when the specified number is "3" and the game is played in a state where three medals are bet (three medals are bet), the upper U of the left reel 40L and the middle reel 40C are played. Whether or not a prize has been won is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the middle M and the lower D (winning line L) of the right reel 40R.

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 winning line (that is, the winning combination is won). ) Means that. In addition, the stop display position that is the winning line is also referred to as the "winning stop position". In addition to the winning line L, the line connecting the upper U of the left reel 40L, the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R is the upper line, and the line connecting the left reel 40L, the middle reel 40C and the middle M of the right reel 40R is the middle line. The line connecting the lower D of the left reel 40L, the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R is called the lower line. Further, a line connecting the lower D of the left reel 40L, the middle M of the middle reel 40C, and the upper U of the right reel 40R is called a right rising line.

In addition to the display window 21, the front panel 20 is provided with various lamps and indicators for notifying the player of various information related to the game. First, on the left side of the display window 21, an ART lamp ARTLP (also referred to as an AT lamp ATLP) that lights up during ART, which will be described later, is provided. The light emitting sources of the ART lamp ARTLP are two LEDs 29a and 29b (described later) provided on the back surface of the front panel 20, and the light of these LEDs emits light by passing through the translucent region shown by the broken line in FIG. do.

Below the display window 21, there is a credit number display 27 (hereinafter, also referred to as "credit number display 27" and "stored number display 27"), and an acquired number display 28 (hereinafter, "payout number display"). A display 28 ”) is provided. The credit number display 27 is composed of a 2-digit 8-segment display, and is credited (hereinafter, also referred to as “storage”) to the slot machine 10 (more specifically, the stored data described later can be rewritten). The number of medals (up to 50) stored in a non-volatile memory (RWM: read / write memory) is displayed. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the 8-segment display is a display composed of segments a to g and segment DP. The lower digit segment DP of the credit number indicator 27 is used as an advantageous section lamp (hereinafter, also referred to as “advantageous section LED”, “advantageous section indicator”, and “section indicator”) described later. The segments a to g are also referred to as a 7-segment display unit, and the segment DP is also referred to as a dot segment display unit. Instead of the credit number display 27, the lower digit segment DP of the acquired number display 28 may be used as an advantageous section lamp.

A medal bet to play a game on the slot machine 10 is a kind of game medium. The game medium is not limited to a medal, but may be a game ball (so-called pachinko ball), or information indicating the value recorded on a recording medium such as a magnetic card, a non-contact IC card, or a coin with a built-in IC chip. It may be. By the way, the recording medium may be able to be directly input to the slot machine 10, or can be input to an external device other than the slot machine 10, and the information indicating the value recorded therein is external. It may be possible to input to the slot machine 10 via the device. The slot machine 10 can play one game when a specified number of medals are bet. The specified number in this embodiment is three.

The acquired number display 28 is composed of a 2-digit 8-segment display, and displays the number of medals paid out to the player (acquired by the player) according to the result of the game (winning combination). Of course, when the segment DP is used for some purpose, it is necessary to adopt an 8-segment display consisting of the segments a to g and the segment DP, but when the segment DP is not used, only the segments a to g are used. A 7-segment display may be adopted. Further, the 8-segment display and the 7-segment display are also collectively referred to as a "segment display".

An operation panel portion 30 formed substantially horizontally over the entire width of the slot machine 10 and projecting toward the player is provided on the lower side of the front panel 20. On the right side of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30, a door key 31 for locking or unlocking the front door 14 with respect to the main body unit 12 is provided. In the present embodiment, when a keyed key (not shown) is inserted into the door key 31 and turned clockwise (rotated to the right toward the front door 14), the front door 14 is unlocked and turned counterclockwise (front door 14). (Rotate counterclockwise toward 14) and release (reset) the abnormal state (hereinafter, also referred to as "error state").

A medal insertion slot 32 for inserting medals into the slot machine 10 is provided on the upper right side of the operation panel unit 30. Further, inside the slot machine 10, a selector 80 (described later) for selecting inserted medals is provided, and a medal sensor (insertion sensor) in the selector 80 is inserted from the medal insertion slot 32. Is detected, 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 an abnormality such as fraudulent activity when inserting medals (hereinafter, also referred to as “error detection”). ing.

Bet switches 34 and 35 for betting a credited medal on the slot machine 10 (in other words, setting the number of bets) are provided on the upper left side 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 target for betting on the game. The maximum bet switch 35 bets up to the maximum number (specified number) of credited medals that can be bet in the current game as the target of betting on the game. If a medal is inserted into the medal slot 32 with a specified number of medals bet, the inserted medal is credited (stored in the RWM). If a specified number of medals are bet and medals are inserted into the medal slot 32 when the number of credits (stored in RWM) has reached the upper limit (50), the medals will be described later. It is returned to the saucer 61 from the medal payout exit 60.

A selection switch 38 and a determination switch 39 for the player to input information to the slot machine 10 are provided between the medal insertion slot 32 and the maximum bet switch 35. The selection switch 38 is composed of four switches, an upper switch, a lower switch, a left switch, and a right switch, which specify the up, down, left, and right directions, and is arranged so as to surround the determination switch 39. Then, one of the upward direction, the downward direction, the left direction, and the right direction is specified according to the operated switch. The determination switch 39 is formed of a member that transmits light, and a light source such as an LED is provided inside the determination switch 39. When the operation of the determination switch 39 is disabled, the light source inside the switch is turned off and is effective. When it is, it blinks (may be lit). Further, the upper surface (operation surface) of the determination switch 39 is hemispherically raised, and has a shape that is easy for the player to operate. Although the selection switch 38 and the determination switch 39 are integrally arranged in FIG. 1, the selection switch 38 and the determination switch 39 may be separately arranged.

A start switch 36 for rotating the reel is provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30 so as to be tiltable. The operation of the start switch 36 becomes effective when the player bets a predetermined number of medals on the slot machine 10. However, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-game combination described later are aligned on the winning line (the re-game combination wins), the re-game combination (also referred to as "replay combination") is used in the next game (re-game). ) Is automatically bet as many as the number of medals bet in the winning game, and the operation of the start switch 36 for performing the next game (re-game) becomes effective. If a medal is inserted into the medal slot 32 in this state (automatically bet), the medal may be returned to the tray 61, or credits may be reached until the upper limit (50 medals) is reached. You may try to do so.

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, in principle, displayed by scrolling from top to bottom in the display window 21, but the symbols are displayed downward during the freeze effect. It may be displayed in a variable manner from to the top. The freeze effect is an effect executed in a state where the progress of the game is delayed. In particular, when the progress of the game is delayed immediately after the start switch is operated, the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are appropriately rotated. As a result, it is possible to execute a freeze effect (hereinafter, also referred to as "reel effect") that enhances the enjoyment of the game. As a reel effect, for example, the reel is rotated in the direction opposite to the normal rotation direction (top to bottom) (bottom to top), or the reel is rotated from top to bottom or bottom to top by a predetermined number of symbols. A specific symbol combination can be stopped and displayed, another reel can be rotated while a predetermined reel of a plurality of reels is stopped, the rotation speed of the reel can be changed, or a reel can be operated according to a player's operation. You may change the operation of.

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. That is, stop switches 37L, 37C and 37R are provided corresponding to the reels 40L, 40C and 40R, and stop control is performed on the reel corresponding to the stop switch operated by the player. Here, the stop switches 37L, 37C and 37R are so-called self-illuminating push button switches, and have a structure in which the push button portion emits light and the emission color can change. For example, when the operation of the stop switch is disabled (not accepted), the push button part of the stop switch turns red, and when the operation is enabled (acceptable), it is blue. It becomes a luminescent color. The stop switches 37L, 37C and 37R are provided by the player on the condition that the rotation speeds of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R reach a predetermined steady rotation speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute, also simply referred to as "constant speed"). The operation of is valid. While the player's operation on the stop switch is disabled, the stop switch may be turned off instead of being emitted in red.

Further, when the left stop switch 37L is pushed during the game, the stop control of the left reel 40L is performed in the game to stop the rotation, and when the middle stop switch 37C is pushed, the middle reel 40C is pushed. When the stop control of the right reel 40R is performed to stop the rotation and the right stop switch 37R is pushed, the stop control of the right reel 40R is performed to stop the rotation. In the following, operating the stop switch is referred to as "stop operation", and the first stop operation after all reels start rotating is the first stop operation, the second stop operation is the second stop operation, and the last. The stop operation of is called the third stop operation. When the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are stopped, the center position of each of the three consecutive symbol areas stopped and displayed on the display window 21 among the 20 symbol areas set on the outer peripheral surface of each reel is the upper U. , Stops so as to match the center positions of the middle stage M and the lower stage D. 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 called a fixed position.

A clearing switch 33 is provided on the left side of the operation panel unit 30, and if operated within the reception period, all bet medals and credited medals will be refunded (returned), and the number of credits will be displayed. The display of the vessel 27 is also set to "0". Here, the wording of "clearing" may be expressed as "settlement". During the above-mentioned reception period, for example, after all reels have stopped (when medals are paid out, after the medals have been paid out), a specified number of medals have been bet and the start switch 36 has been operated. Until the time.

When the above-mentioned clearing switch 33 is operated once, the bet medals and all the credited medals are refunded at once. Not limited to this, for example, if the clearing switch 33 is operated when there are bet medals and credited medals, only the bet medals are refunded and this state (the medals are not bet). In the state), when the clearing switch 33 is operated again, all the credited medals may be paid out. In addition, if the clearing switch 33 is operated when the re-game combination wins a prize in a certain game and the re-game can be performed in the next game, only the credited medals are refunded. The re-game should be in a state where it can be executed as it is.

Below the operation panel unit 30, a lower panel 50 on which a model name of the slot machine 10 and a character adopted as a motif are drawn is arranged. A left side lamp 52L is provided on the left side of the lower panel 50, and a right side lamp 52R is provided on the right side. The side lamps 52L and 52R are decorative lamps that blink (or light up) according to a predetermined pattern according to the game standby (hereinafter, also referred to as “non-game”) or the result of the game. A medal payout exit 60 for paying out medals to the player is provided in the lower center of the lower panel 50.

For example, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, if the symbol combination displayed as stopped on the winning line L corresponds to the winning combination (also referred to as "small combination"), the winning combination is supported. The number of medals is credited (stored in the RWM), or the hopper 83 (specifically, the hopper motor 46) described later is activated to correspond to the winning winning combination among the medals stored in the hopper 83. The number of medals to be paid out is actually paid out. Further, 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 outlet 60 are stored in the saucer 61. Sound transmission holes 62R and 62L for passing the sound emitted from the speakers 64R and 64L (described later) housed inside the slot machine 10 to the outside are provided on the right side and the left side of the medal payout outlet 60, respectively. There is.

An image display device 70 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is provided on the upper part of the front panel 20. 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 player can visually recognize the image information and the character information during the game or non-game. .. The image display device 70 includes an image for game history (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 winning bonuses, and the game after the password is input. An image for a two-dimensional code (so-called two-dimensional code screen) for displaying a two-dimensional code including the number of times (also called the number of games) and the number of times a bonus role is won, and for a demo displayed while waiting for a game. An image (so-called demo screen, also called a game standby screen), a production image (so-called production screen) for notifying the result of a combination lottery and an operation mode (operation timing or operation order, etc.) of a stop switch, a game of a slot machine. It is possible to display an effect image (so-called effect screen) or the like according to the progress (bet the medal → operation of the start switch 36 → rotation of the reel → operation of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R → stop rotation of all reels).

Above the image display device 70, the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are stopped, and when some winning combination is won or a medal is easily paid out (for example, during a bonus game or ART, for the player). An effect lamp 72 that blinks (or lights up) in a predetermined pattern is provided depending on the case where it is in an advantageous state). A left decorative lamp 72L is provided on the left side of the effect lamp 72, and a right decorative lamp 72R is provided on the right side. Like the side lamps 52L and 52R, the decorative lamps 72L and 72R are decorative lamps that blink (or light up) according to a predetermined pattern during the game standby or according to the game result.

<Explanation of the internal structure of the slot machine>
Next, the internal structure of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In 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 (inside the housing) of the front door 14 and the inside of the main body portion 12.

In FIG. 2, above the front door 14, behind the image display device 70 shown in FIG. 1, a sub-control means 200 for controlling the execution of a game effect performed by the slot machine 10 is housed in a case. It is installed. The sub-control means 200 is composed of a sub-control board and an image control board, as will be described later. Each of these control boards is configured with a circuit including an electronic component such as a CPU and other ICs mounted on the printed circuit board. In FIG. 2, a plurality of LEDs are provided on the right side of the display window 21, of which the LEDs 29a and 29b are light emitting sources of the ART lamp ARTLP shown in FIG.

The selector 80 described above is provided on the lower side of the display window 21, and a regular medal is selected from the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 32 shown in FIG. For example, if the external dimensions and materials of the inserted medals do not meet the predetermined standards, the medals are guided to the return passage 81a connected to the medal payout outlet 60 of FIG. 1 and discharged to the saucer 61. On the other hand, if the external dimensions and materials of the inserted medals conform to a predetermined standard, the receiving passage 81b for sending the medals to the medal storage section 83a (container for storing medals) of the hopper 83, which will be described later. Lead to.

Further, the selector 80 includes a first insertion sensor 48a, a second insertion sensor 48b, and a medal passage sensor 49, and detects medals guided to the acceptance passage 81b by these sensors and detects an abnormality related to the insertion of medals. ing. For example, an abnormality related to the inserted medals is determined based on the time difference in which the medals are detected by the first insertion sensor 48a and the second insertion sensor 48b, the order in which the medals are detected, and the like. Further, when the medal passage sensor 49 continues to detect medals for a predetermined time or longer, it is determined that the medal clogging has occurred in the selector 80. 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.

Next, inside the main body 12, a door switch 44 for detecting the opening / closing of the front door 14 is attached to the upper right of the front. Here, although the door switch 44 is provided on the main body 12 side in FIG. 2, it may be provided on the front door 14 side. A main control board case 102 containing a main control means 100 for controlling a game is attached to the inside of the main body 12 and above the back plate.

An external centralized terminal board 86 is installed under the door switch 44. The external centralized terminal board 86 outputs a signal including information about the game 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 this purpose. A reel unit containing reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is installed substantially in the center of the main body 12. Inside the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, there are stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R for rotating the corresponding reels, and rotating cylinder sensors 43L, 43C for detecting the reference position (described later) of the corresponding reels. , 43R are provided.

A power supply unit 82, a hopper 83, and a medal auxiliary storage 84 are arranged below the main body 12 in this order from the left side in FIG. The power supply unit 82 converts the input AC100V into a plurality of types of DC voltages and supplies them 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 is provided to enable the so-called setting value to be changed. A push button type setting / reset switch 82c is provided below the power switch 82a. When various abnormalities (excluding some abnormalities) described later are detected and the progress of the game (control process) is forcibly stopped, the setting / reset switch 82c again advances the game (control process). ) Is operated when starting.

When the base key is turned counterclockwise with the door key 31 shown in FIG. 1, the same operation as when the setting / reset switch 82c is operated is exhibited. Further, although the key switch 82b and the setting / reset switch 82c are attached to the power supply unit 82 provided in the main body 12, they may be attached to the back side of the front door 14. As described above, since the key switch 82b and the setting / reset switch 82c are provided inside the housing including the main body 12 and the front door 14, it becomes difficult to operate the key switch 82b when the front door 14 is closed. There is. Further, "difficult to operate" means that, for example, when the front door 14 is closed, the front door 14 must be operated by fraudulent acts using a wire, a rod-shaped member, or the like, or the front door 14 is open. It also includes the meaning that the front door 14 must be opened and operated after the door switch 44 cannot be detected by fraudulent activity.

The hopper 83 is a device that pays out medals when a small winning combination wins a prize as a result of a game or when a credited medal is returned to a player. The medal storage unit 83a of the hopper 83 can store about 700 medals, but when more medals than the allowable amount are accumulated, medals overflow from the medal storage unit 83a and are stored in the medal auxiliary storage 84. NS. The medal auxiliary storage 84 is a box-shaped member having an opening K on the upper surface as shown in FIG. 2, and as shown in FIG. 2, the vertical wall surface on the back side of the medal auxiliary storage 84 has an opening K. A total of three round holes 84a are drilled, two near and one near the bottom. Then, when the medal auxiliary storage 84 is placed at a predetermined position in the main body portion 12, the two rod-shaped electrodes 85a attached to the main body portion 12 and the one rod-shaped electrode 85b correspond to each other. It is penetrated into the medal auxiliary storage 84 through the round hole 84a.

As a result, medals are accumulated in the medal auxiliary storage 84, and when the medals are accumulated up to the position of the rod-shaped electrode 85a, the rod-shaped electrodes 85a and 85b are electrically conductive due to the conductivity of the medals themselves. do. By detecting this continuity, the main control means 100 detects that the stored medals have reached the upper limit. The number of rod-shaped electrodes shown in FIG. 2 is two in the vicinity of the opening K and one near the bottom surface, for a total of three, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one rod-shaped electrode is located near the opening K and the bottom surface. There may be a total of two pieces, one near the opening, two near the opening K, and two near the bottom surface, for a total of four pieces.

[Explanation of symbols and symbol arrangement]
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the arrangement of the symbols printed on the reel tapes attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R will be described. As shown in FIG. 4A, 20 symbols are printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. Note that the arrows shown in FIG. 4A scroll the symbols on each reel in the display window 21 when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotating during the game (except during the freeze effect). It shows the direction.

For each symbol on the reel, one symbol is printed in each symbol region divided into 20 equal parts in the longitudinal direction of the reel tape. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the types of symbols displayed in each symbol area include a "bar" symbol with the letters "BAR" and the number 7 represented in blue and red. A "blue 7" pattern and a "red 7" pattern, a "replay" pattern with a blue plum motif, a "bell" pattern with a yellow bell motif, and a "watermelon" pattern with a green watermelon motif. , The "cherry" pattern with a red cherry motif, the "blank" pattern with a tree motif, the "upper semicircle" pattern showing the upper half of the circular pattern, and the lower half of the same circular pattern There is a "lower half circle" pattern that shows the part. Since the "upper semicircle" symbol and the "lower semicircle" symbol can be recognized as one circular symbol by combining them, these two symbols are also collectively referred to as a double symbol.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, 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. The symbol type code corresponding to the symbol number 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. 4A shows a state in which the symbol numbers "5" and "6" are separated and unfolded, and each reel tape is attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. In that case, the symbols of the symbol numbers "5" and "6" are continuous.

[Explanation of correspondence between symbol combination and condition device]
Next, when each reel of the above-mentioned symbol arrangement is stopped, the correspondence between the symbol combination displayed on the winning line and the condition device will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7. The symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 show that when the symbol combinations are aligned on the winning line, a privilege is given to the player. There are three types of benefits given to the player: replay, winning (medal payout), and bonus game, and a predetermined symbol combination is associated with these benefits. Here, the symbol combination shown in FIG. 5 corresponds to the symbol combination of the replay combination (replay combination) that can be given a replay, and the symbol combination shown in FIGS. 6 to 7 (a) is a small combination that can give a prize. The symbol combination shown in FIG. 7B corresponds to the symbol combination of the bonus combination that can give 1BB game (described later) as a bonus game. Here, a bonus role that can give a 1BB game is called a 1BB role.

Among the above-mentioned benefits, the re-game is a privilege that, when the corresponding symbol combinations are aligned on the winning line, the game (re-game) can be performed again without inserting a medal only in the next game. Winning is a privilege that when the corresponding symbol combinations are aligned on the winning line, the number of medals corresponding to the symbol combinations is paid out to the player. The 1BB game is a privilege that when the corresponding symbol combinations are aligned on the winning line, the RB game (first-class special character) that is advantageous to the player is repeatedly performed from the next game until the predetermined end condition is satisfied. be. That is, the accessory continuous operation device related to the first-class special accessory operates. Hereinafter, games other than 1BB games are referred to as normal games.

The RB game executed during the 1BB game is a game in which a small winning combination is won with an extremely high probability, and a predetermined number of winnings or the RB game is started out of the number of times not exceeding 8 times during the RB game. After that, the game ends when a predetermined number of games is played out of the number of games that does not exceed 12 games. When the RB game ends, if the end condition of the 1BB game is not satisfied, the RB game starts from the next game as it is. If the end condition of the 1BB game is satisfied during the RB game, the RB game and the 1BB game are ended even during the RB game.

In the following, when the symbol combination is represented, the name of the symbol in each reel is 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 corresponding to the winning 01 shown in FIG. 6 is described as "replay-bell-watermelon".

Conditional devices are associated with the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 5 to 7. The condition device is a device that is a necessary condition for aligning the associated symbol combinations on the winning line, and when the condition device is activated, the symbol combinations corresponding to the condition device are aligned on the winning line. Is possible. Which condition device operates is determined by the winning combination lottery described later. As shown in FIG. 5, there are 11 condition devices related to the re-game combination, "re-game 01" to "re-game 11", and one or a plurality of symbol combinations correspond to each condition device.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 7 (a), there are 23 condition devices related to the small combination, "winning 01" to "winning 23", and one or one for each condition device as in the replay combination. Multiple symbol combinations are supported. Here, 10 medals are paid out when the symbol combinations corresponding to the prizes 20 to 23 are prepared, and 9 medals are paid out when the symbol combinations corresponding to the prizes 01 or 19 are prepared. , When the symbol combinations corresponding to the prizes 10 to 12 are prepared, 4 medals are paid out, and when the symbol combinations corresponding to the prizes 13 or 14 are prepared, 2 medals are paid out and the prize is won. When the symbol combinations corresponding to 02 to 09 and 15 to 18 are prepared, one medal is paid out.

As shown in FIG. 7B, there is only one condition device related to the bonus combination, and when the symbol combinations corresponding to 1BB are prepared, the 1BB game is started from the next game. During the 1BB game, the RB game is continuously executed, and when the number of medals paid out during the 1BB game exceeds 290, the 1BB game ends. The end condition of the 1BB game is not limited to this, but it is not desirable that the number of medals paid out during the 1BB game exceeds 300, which may arouse the player's gambling spirit.

[Explanation of control means]
Next, a 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 according to the operation of the player, and the sub control means 200 is an effect or the like that is executed as the game progresses based on the information transmitted from the main control means 100. Controls the notification (display, etc.) of various information. The transmission of information exchanged 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.

≪Explanation of main control means≫
<Hardware configuration of main control means and its surroundings>
The main control means 100 includes a CPU, a ROM (read-only memory, also referred to as a storage means), an RWM (read / write memory, also referred to as a storage means), a random number generation means (random number circuit), and a timer counting means (a random number circuit). A timer circuit), an input port and an output port (hereinafter, collectively referred to as “I / O port”) are configured in one chip. The circuit for realizing the function of the main control means 100 is configured on one main control board including the above-mentioned chip, and the main control board is housed in the main control board case 102 shown in FIG. ..

The CPU described above includes an accumulator (A register) for performing operations, 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). Further, among the general-purpose registers, the B and C registers, the D and E registers, and the H and L registers can be used as pairs and used as 16-bit (2-byte) registers. When two general-purpose registers are used as a pair, the two alphabets representing each register are collectively described. For example, when the H register and the L register are used as a pair, they are referred to as the HL register.

Further, the flag register is a flag in which each bit indicates 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 operation result becomes "0". The second zero flag is a flag that becomes "1" when the zero flag becomes "1" and when "0" is set when the LD instruction is executed.

The I / O ports of the main control means 100 include an operating means 300, various lamps (advantageous section lamps, etc.) and indicators shown in FIG. 1, stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, rotating cylinder sensors 43L, 43C, 43R, and doors. The signal for each part configuration such as the switch 44, the input sensors 48a and 48b, the medal passage sensor 49 and the external centralized terminal board 86 is output, and the signal from each part configuration is input.

The stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R rotate or stop the corresponding reels 40L, 40C, 40R according to the excitation signal output from the main control means 100. The rotating cylinder sensors 43L, 43C, and 43R are provided corresponding to the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, respectively, and when an index (detected member) provided at a reference position of the corresponding reel is detected, the detection signal is output. Output to the main control means 100. As a result, the main control means 100 counts the number of steps of the stepping motor with reference to the detection position of the index, and determines the rotation position of the reel (and thus the symbol displayed on the display window 21) based on the count value. can do.

In the present embodiment, since the drive control of the stepping motor is performed by the timer interrupt process, the number of steps of the stepping motor may be counted based on the number of executions of the timer interrupt process. For example, in the present embodiment, when the stepping motor is rotating at a constant speed, the stepping motor is rotated by one step each time the timer interrupt process is executed. Therefore, when the count value of the number of times the timer interrupt process is executed is cleared each time the above-mentioned reference position is detected, the number of times the timer interrupt process is executed starts from the reference position when the stepping motor is rotating at a constant speed. It becomes the same value as the number of steps of.

The hopper motor 46 is provided in the hopper 83 (see FIG. 2), and ejects medals in the medal storage unit 83a from the medal payout outlet 60 according to a drive signal output from the main control means 100. The payout sensors 47a and 47b detect medals to be paid out by being driven by the hopper motor 46, and output the detection signal to the main control means 100. The blocker 45 is installed in the selector 80 (see FIG. 2) and forms or releases the medal flow path according to the on / off signal from the main control means 100. Here, when the blocker 45 is on, a medal flow path is formed, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 are stored in the medal storage section 83a of the hopper 83 via the receiving passage 81b. On the other hand, when the blocker 45 is off, the medal flow path is not formed, and the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 are discharged from the medal payout outlet 60 through the return entry passage 81b. The door switch 44 detects the opening / closing of the front door 14 and outputs the detection signal to the main control means 100.

The external centralized terminal board 86 relays various signals output from the main control means 100 to an external game information display device or an external device such as a so-called hall computer by relaying information about the game currently being played by the slot machine 10. do. Here, as the signal output from the external centralized terminal board 86, a medal insertion signal, which outputs the same number of pulse signals as the number of bets bet (bet) on the game based on the operation of the start switch 36, is small. A medal payout signal that outputs the same number of pulse signals as the number of medals paid out based on the winning combination, a BB signal that is turned on during 1BB game, and an advantage that is turned on during an advantageous section described later. There is a section signal, etc. Instead of the advantageous section signal, it may be an ART signal that is turned on during ART.

The external centralized terminal board 86 is provided with a relay circuit for each output signal, and the on / off state of the corresponding signal is switched by opening and closing these relay circuits. However, for example, a photocoupler is used instead of the relay circuit. May be good.

The operating means 300 includes the power switch 82a, the key switch 82b, and the setting / reset switch 82c shown in FIG. 2, in addition to the various switches provided on the front door of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG. The power switch 82a is a switch that turns on / off the power supplied to each device in the slot machine 10. The key switch 82b is a switch having a keyhole and turned on or off by rotating a setting changing key (setting key) inserted in the keyhole. The setting / reset switch 82c is a push button type switch that is operated when an error is detected and the error is canceled (reset) or the set value is changed during the setting change. Here, after the power switch 82a is turned off, the setting change key (setting key) inserted in the keyhole of the key switch 82b is rotated to turn the power switch 82a into the on state. Then, the setting is being changed.

<Functional block of main control means>
The main control means 100 includes a winning combination determination means 110, a reel control means 115, a lottery state control means 120, a game section control means 125, a freeze control means 130, a notification game control means 135, and a winning determination means 145. The abnormality detecting means 150, the LED display controlling means 155, the control command transmitting means 160, and the external signal transmitting means 165 are included. The functions of the means described below are realized by the CPU included in the main control means 100 executing a control program (control process) stored in the ROM.

(Explanation of winning combination determination means)
The winning combination determining means 110 is a lottery (combination) based on a random number (numerical range: 0 to 65535) generated by the random number generating means included in the main control means 100 and a lottery table stored in the ROM of the main control means 100. Winners will be decided by lottery). The determined winning combination is also referred to as "a lottery result based on the winning combination determination means" or "a result of a combination lottery". The types of winning combinations include a bonus combination, a replaying combination, and a winning combination (small combination), and the winning probability of each winning combination is predetermined in the above-mentioned lottery table.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability for a specific winning combination is specified by designating a "set value" (numerical range is 1 to 6) so that the payout rate (easiness of paying out medals) can be changed. Can be changed in up to 6 steps. Here, the winning probability is determined so that the larger the set value is, the higher the payout rate is. Specifically, in the "setting difference" column of the table shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the winning probability of the winning combination marked with a circle is set to be higher as the value of the set value is larger. (Not necessarily changed in all 6 stages). The set value can be specified by the slot machine user performing a predetermined operation on the power switch 82a, the key switch 82b, and the setting / reset switch 82c shown in FIG. 2, but in any case, it is usually specified. The set value cannot be changed unless the front door 14 is opened.

Further, in the present embodiment, there are six lottery states of "non-RT", "RT1", "RT2", "RT3", "RT4", and "in BB" for each set value, and the winning combination determining means 110 , The winning combination lottery is performed using the lottery table corresponding to each lottery state. Depending on the lottery state, some of the winning combinations to be drawn are different, and the combined winning probability of the re-game combination is also different.

9 to 11 show the types of winning combinations (in other words, the lottery targets of the winning combination) and the types of condition devices that operate when each winning combination is determined. Here, FIG. 9 shows the winning combination of the bonus combination, FIG. 10 shows the winning combination of the replaying combination, and FIG. 11 shows the winning combination of the winning combination (small combination).

In FIG. 9, C is an accessory winning number, and B is an effect group number (described later). The winning combination number is a number indicating the type of bonus winning combination determined as the winning combination. In the present embodiment, the bonus combination is only the 1BB combination, and the accessory winning number 1 is associated with the 1BB combination. When the bonus combination is not decided as the winning combination, the winning combination number is 0. As a result, when the winning combination of 1BB is determined, the winning combination of the winning combination is updated from 0 to 1, and the condition device 1BB operates. Then, when the condition device 1BB is activated, the symbol combination "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" shown in FIG. 7 (b) can be aligned.

As indicated by a circle in the “overlapping” column of FIG. 9, the 1BB combination is determined to be the winning combination together with the other winning combinations. The winning combination can be determined together with the 1BB combination, such as re-game-E (operating condition device: re-game 03), re-game-F (operating condition device: re-game 03 and re-game 07), or re-game 07. , Winning-H (Operating condition device: Winning 15). That is, the winning combination including the 1BB combination includes 1BB + replay-E2 (name: 1BB-A), 1BB + replay-F (name: 1BB-B), 1BB + winning-H (name: 1BB-C). There are types. It should be noted that a winning combination may be provided in which the 1BB combination is independently elected.

When another combination is determined to be the winning combination together with the 1BB combination, the effect group number of the winning combination determined to be the winning combination is transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200 together with the winning combination. For example, when the 1BB combination and the replay-E are determined to be the winning combination, the winning combination number 1 and the effect group number 5 are transmitted to the sub-control means 200 (see the “B” column in FIG. 9). ..

Among the above-mentioned lottery states, the winning combination including the 1BB combination is subject to the lottery in "non-RT", "RT1", "RT2", and "RT3", and is not subject to the lottery in "RT4" and "in BB". (Refer to the "Presence / absence of lottery target" column in FIG. 9). Further, the winning probabilities of 1BB-A differ depending on the above-mentioned set values (there is a setting difference), but the winning probabilities of 1BB-B and 1BB-C are the same in all the set values (setting difference). There is no). That is, in the "setting difference" column of FIG. 9, "◯" is marked for 1BB-A, and "x" is marked for 1BB-B and 1BB-C.

When the condition device 1BB is activated, the condition device 1BB continues to operate even after the next game until the symbol combination "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" corresponding to the condition device 1BB is prepared. This state is called "internal" or "carrying over bonus role". On the other hand, when the condition device for the re-game combination and the small combination is activated, the operating state ends at least by the time the next game is started. Therefore, when the re-game combination or the small combination is determined to be the winning combination together with the 1BB combination, the condition device 1BB continues to operate after the next game until a prize is won, but the condition device for the re-game combination or the small combination is as follows. The operating state ends by the time the game is started.

As shown in FIG. 10, 15 types of re-games are provided: re-game-A1 to A6, re-game-B1 to B3, and re-game-C to H. When any of the re-games-A1 to A6 is determined in the combination lottery, a plurality of condition devices including the re-games 01 and 04 are activated, and any of the re-games-B1 to B3 is determined to be the winning combination. , A plurality of condition devices including the replays 01 and 02 are activated. When the re-game-C is determined to be the winning combination, the re-game 01 is operated, and when the re-game-D is determined to be the winning combination, the condition device of the re-game 02 is operated independently. In the re-game-E, when the winning combination is determined independently, the condition device of the re-game 03 operates independently, and when the re-game-E is determined to be the winning combination together with the 1BB combination, the condition devices of the re-game 03 and 1BB operate.

When the re-game-F is decided to be the winning combination, the condition devices of the re-games 03, 07 and 1BB are activated, and when the re-game-G is decided to be the winning combination, the re-games 02, 05, 06, 10 The condition device is activated. Then, when the re-game-H is determined to be the winning combination, the re-games 02 and 05 to 10 are activated (see the "operating condition device" column in FIG. 10).

Further, as indicated by a circle in the “presence / absence of lottery target” column of FIG. 10, the replays −A1 to A6 are subject to the lottery only when the lottery state is RT1, and the replays −B1 to B3, −G and − H is subject to lottery only when the lottery state is RT2. Re-game-C is a lottery target when the lottery state is non-RT and RT4, and re-game-D is a lottery target when the lottery state is RT2 to RT4. Further, the re-game-E is a lottery target when the lottery state is non-RT to RT4, and the re-game-F is a lottery target when the lottery state is non-RT to RT3. In the re-game-E, when the lottery state is non-RT to RT3, the winning combination can be determined together with 1BB, but in RT4, the winning combination is not determined together with 1BB.

Further, as shown by a circle in the “overlapping” column of FIG. 10, the re-game combination other than the re-game-E and the re-game-F is not determined to be the winning combination together with the 1BB combination. Further, as shown by a circle in the "setting difference" column of the same figure, it is set only when both the re-game-E and the 1BB combination can be determined as the winning combination, and when the re-game-D can be determined as the winning combination. There is a difference, and there is no setting difference for the other replays.

In each of the above-mentioned lottery states, the combined winning probability of the re-game combination (re-game-C, E, F) in the non-RT is set to about 1 / 7.3, which is the lowest in the game state. .. The combined winning probability of the re-gaming combination (re-gaming-A1 to A6, E, F) in RT1 is set to the same or almost the same (but not lower than non-RT) synthetic winning probability as non-RT. There is. The combined winning probability of the re-game combination (re-game-B1 to B3, D, E, F) in RT2 is set to be the highest compared to other lottery states, and the probability that the result of the combination lottery will be lost is extremely high. It is set low (may be 0), and almost every game, some role is won.

In addition, the combined winning probability of the re-game combination (re-game-C, D, E) in RT4 is that the expected value while staying in RT4 is less than 1 (that is, medals to be paid out more than the number of inserted medals). The number of sheets is reduced). In addition, the probability of losing is set higher than the combined winning probability of the small winning combination so that the winning bonus winning combination can be won relatively quickly. Then, the remaining number obtained by subtracting the total number of placements (65536) from the total number of small combinations, 1BB combination, and the number of placements for loss is the number of placements for the replaying combination. The combined winning probability of the re-gaming combination (re-gaming-D, E, F) in RT3 is appropriately set to be the combined winning probability between non-RT and RT1 and RT2, but is the same as non-RT. , Or may be set to be approximately the same.

As shown in FIG. 11, there are 23 types of small wins: winning-A1 to A6, winning-B1 to B3, and winning-C to P. When any of winning-A1 to A6, winning-B1 to B3, winning-L, and winning-M is determined as a winning combination in the winning combination lottery, a plurality of conditional devices including winning 01 are activated. .. When winning-E is decided as a winning combination, the condition devices for winning 10 to 12 are activated, and when winning-G is decided as a winning combination, the condition devices for winning 13 and 14 are activated and winning- When H is determined to be the winning combination, the winning 15 and 1BB condition devices are activated. Further, when the winning combination-N is determined to be the winning combination, the condition devices of the winning combinations 21 and 23 are activated, and when the winning combination-O is determined to be the winning combination, the condition devices of the winning combinations 20 and 22 are activated. When Winning-P is determined to be the winning combination, the condition devices for Winnings 20 and 21 are activated.

Furthermore, when the winning combination-C is decided as the winning combination, the winning combination is 01, when the winning combination-D is determined as the winning combination, the winning combination is 10, and when the winning combination-F is determined as the winning combination, the winning combination is 14, the winning combination-I. When is decided to be the winning combination, winning 16 is operated, when winning-J is determined to be the winning combination, winning 17 is operated, and when winning-K is determined to be the winning combination, winning 18 is operated independently ( See the "Operating Conditional Device" column in FIG. 11).

Further, as indicated by a circle in the “presence / absence of lottery target” column of FIG. 11, the winning-A1 to A6, B1 to B3, and C to L are subject to the lottery when the lottery state is non-RT to RT4. It should be noted that the winning-H can be determined as a winning combination together with 1BB when the lottery state is non-RT to RT3, but is not determined as a winning combination together with 1BB in RT4. On the other hand, the winning-MP is subject to the lottery only during the 1BB game in the lottery state. In addition, as shown by a circle in the “Duplicate” column of FIG. 11, the winning combination other than the winning combination-H is not determined as the winning combination together with the 1BB combination.

Further, as shown by a circle in the “setting difference” column of the same figure, there is a setting difference for winning-C, O, and P, but no setting difference is provided for the other winning combinations. In addition, the winning probabilities of winning-A1, A3, and A5 are the same as each other, and the winning probabilities of winning-A2, A4, and A6 are also the same, but winning-A1, A3, and A5. And the winning-A2, A4, A6, the winning probability is set to be different. Of course, they may all have the same value. This is done so that if you are playing in one push order, you will not get more profit than if you are playing in another push order.

When the winning combination in which a plurality of conditional devices are operated is determined for the re-game combination and the small combination, the pull-in control for the symbol combination corresponding to which condition device differs depending on the pressing order of the stop switch. (Details will be described later). Further, when a winning combination or a replaying combination is determined as a winning combination by a combination lottery, the production group number corresponding to the determined winning combination (see the “B” column in FIGS. 10 and 11) is the main control. It is transmitted from the means 100 to the sub-control means 200. As a result, the sub-control means 200 executes the effect according to the received effect group number (in other words, the type of the winning combination).

(Explanation of reel control means)
The reel control means 115 drives and controls the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R that rotate / stop the reels 40L, 40C, 40R. Specifically, the rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R is started based on the operation of the start switch 36 by the player, and after the rotation speeds of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R reach the above-mentioned constant speed. , Maintain constant speed. Then, when any of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 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 from rotating within 190 milliseconds from the state of constant speed (80 rotations / minute) as in the present embodiment, 80 (rotation). / 60 (seconds) x 0.19 (seconds) x 20 (symbols) = Approximately 5.067 The reels are stopped until the symbols rotate. However, the reel control means 115 does not stop the symbol passing through the stop display position (hereinafter, referred to as "winning stop position") related to the winning line when the stop switch is operated at the winning stop position. Control the stepping motor.

Therefore, when the stop operation is performed, any one of the symbols located on the upstream side of the symbols passing through the winning stop position to the symbols located on the four upstream sides is set to the winning stop position. It can be stopped. Here, the range of "from the symbol located one upstream side of the symbol passing through the winning stop position to the symbol located four upstream side when the stop operation is performed" is also referred to as "stop control range". say.

When any winning number is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the reel control means 115 stops the rotation of the reel so that the symbol combination of the winning combination corresponding to the winning number stops at the winning line L ( So-called pull-in control is performed). However, if the symbol combination of the winning combination is not within the stop control range, the reel is stopped so that the combination other than the winning combination does not win (so-called kicking control is performed).

For example, regarding the symbol combinations (6 types) of the replay game 01 shown in FIG. 5, any one of the six symbol combinations is required due to the relationship between the symbol arrangement of each reel shown in FIG. 4 and the stop control range described above. Can always be aligned on the winning line (there is no so-called "missing"). On the other hand, for example, in the case of the symbol matching (two types) of the winning 02 shown in FIG. 6, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the "BAR" symbol does not exist in the stop control range for the middle reel, the reel is retracted. The "BAR" symbol cannot be stopped on the winning line by the control, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 02 cannot be aligned (that is, it is missed).

Further, as described above, when the winning combination determining means 110 determines the winning combination in which the plurality of condition devices are operated, the reel control means 115 has a different symbol combination for performing pull-in control according to the pressing order of the stop switch. Let me. For example, when any of the re-games-A1 to A6 is determined to be the winning combination, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbol combinations of the re-game 04 are aligned when the stop operation is performed in a specific push order, but other than that. When the stop operation is performed in the push order, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbol combinations of the re-game 01 are aligned. Here, the specific push order is left → middle → right when regame-A1 is determined, left → right → middle when regame-A2 is determined, and when regame-A3 is determined. Is middle → left → right, middle → right → left when replay-A4 is decided, right → left → middle when replay-A5 is decided, right when replay-A6 is decided → Middle → Left.

Further, when any of the re-games-B1 to B3 is determined to be the winning combination, the reel control means 115 pulls in and controls the symbol combination of the re-game 02 when the specific stop switch is first stopped. When the first stop operation is performed except for the specific stop switch, the symbol combination of the replay 01 is retracted and controlled. Here, as for the above-mentioned "specific stop switch", the left stop switch 37L is determined when the re-game-B1 is determined, the middle stop switch 37C and the re-game-B3 are determined when the re-game-B2 is determined. When it is, the right stop switch 37R is set.

Further, when the re-game-G is determined to be the winning combination, the reel control means 115 performs pull-in control for the symbol combination of the re-game 06 when the left stop switch 37L is first stopped, and the player displays it. The "Red 7" symbol can be aligned with the middle line of the window 21 (see FIG. 5, the second symbol combination of the replay 06). Further, when the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped, the pull-in control is performed for the symbol combination of the re-game 02. When the right stop switch 37R is first stopped, the pull-in control is performed for the symbol combination of the re-game 05, and the player can stop the "red 7" symbol on the middle reel 40C and the middle stage M of the right reel 40R. The state is set (see FIG. 5, the first symbol combination of the replay 05).

Further, when the re-game-H is determined to be the winning combination, the reel control means 115 performs pull-in control for the symbol combination of the re-game 05 when the left stop switch 37L is first stopped, and the player is in the middle. The middle stage M of the reel 40C and the right reel 40R is in a state where the "red 7" symbol can be stopped. Further, when the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped, the pull-in control is performed for the symbol combination of the re-game 02. When the right stop switch 37R is first stopped, the pull-in control is performed for the symbol combination of the re-game 06 so that the player can align the "red 7" symbol on the middle line of the display window 21.

Further, when the re-games-C and D are determined to be the winning combinations, the pull-in control is performed for each of the symbol combinations of the activated condition devices. The re-game-E may be determined to be the winning combination alone or may be determined to be the winning combination together with the 1BB combination. In either case, the pull-in control is performed for the symbol combination of the re-game 03. Even when the re-game-F is determined to be the winning combination together with the 1BB combination, the symbol combination of the re-game 07 is preferentially pulled in and controlled, but the symbol combination of the re-game 07 is selected as a winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switch by the player. If it is not aligned with L, the pull-in control is performed for the symbol combination of the re-game 03. In addition, although the symbol combination of the re-game 07 is preferentially pulled in and controlled, if the symbol combination of the re-game 07 cannot be aligned with the winning line L due to the operation timing of the stop switch by the player, the symbol combination of the re-game 03 is about. The pull-in control may be performed.

Further, when any of winning-A1 to A6 is determined in the winning combination lottery, the attraction control is performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 01 only when the stop switch is operated in a specific pressing order. In this "specific push order", winning-A1 and A2 are left-> middle-> right and left-> right-> middle (that is, the left stop switch 27L is first stopped), and winning-A3 and A4 are middle-> left->. Right and middle → right → left (that is, the middle stop switch 27C is first stopped), winning-A5 and A6 are right → left → middle and right → middle → left (that is, the right stop switch 27R is first stopped) Operation) ,.

On the other hand, when the stop switch is not operated in a specific pressing order, the reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the condition devices other than the winning 01 are prepared, but depending on the operation timing of the player. , Any one of the symbol combinations (RT transition spills) of the pattern 01 and the pattern 02 shown in FIG. 7 (c) may be stopped and displayed. However, if any of winning-A1 to A6 is determined when the lottery state is RT4, the reel stop control in which the symbol combinations of winning 01 are aligned is performed regardless of the pushing order. This is because, as described above, in RT4, the probability of losing is set higher than the probability of winning a combination of small medals, so even when staying in RT4, the stop switch is switched in a specific pressing order. This is because if the pull-in control is performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 01 only when is operated, the medals will not be paid out extremely (a state disadvantageous to the player). ..

Here, when a plurality of condition devices are operating, among the symbol combinations corresponding to the operating condition devices, the symbol combinations to be the target of the pull-in control differ depending on the pressing order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R. The winning combination is called "pushing order". In the case of each winning combination shown in FIGS. 68 to 70, re-game-A1 to A6, re-game-B1 to B3, re-game-G, re-game-H, and winning-A1 to A6, winning-B1 to B3 is the push order. In particular, the push order role related to the replay role is called "push order replay", and the push order role related to the small role is called "push order bell".

Further, in the game in which the push order combination is won, the push order in which an advantageous game result is obtained is called "correct answer push order", and the push order in which the push order is not is called "incorrect answer push order". Here, the correct answer push order means the push order in which the symbol combinations with the largest number of medals paid out are arranged in the small role, and in the re-game role, the lottery state in which the winning probability of the re-game role is higher is shifted ( It refers to the push order in which the symbol combinations to be promoted) are aligned, and the push order in which it is possible to avoid having the symbol combinations to shift (fall) to a lower lottery state.

When any of winning-B1 to B3 is determined in the winning combination lottery, a plurality of conditional devices including winning 01 are activated (see the "operating conditional device" column in FIG. 11), but the stop switches are pressed in a specific pressing order. Only when is operated, the pull-in control is performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 01. In this "specific push order", winning-B1 is left → middle → right, left → right → middle, middle → left → right and middle → right → left (that is, left stop switch 27L or middle stop switch 27C is the first 1 Stop operation). Winning-B2 is middle → left → right, middle → right → left, right → left → middle and right → middle → left (that is, the middle stop switch 27C or the right stop switch 27R is first stopped). Winning-B3 is left-> middle-> right, left-> right-> middle, right-> left-> middle and right-> middle-> left (that is, the left stop switch 27L or the right stop switch 27R is first stopped).

On the other hand, when the stop switch is not operated in a specific pressing order, the reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the condition devices other than the winning 01 are always aligned.

When the winning-C is decided by the winning combination lottery, the stop control of the reels in which the symbol combinations of the winning 01 are aligned is performed regardless of the pushing order. When any of winning-D to L is determined in the winning combination lottery, the stop control of the reels in which the symbol combinations of the activated condition devices are aligned is performed. Winning-MP is a small winning combination that is won only during the 1BB game, and when any of winning-MP is won, 10 of the conditional devices operated by the winning combination Stop control is performed on the reels in which the symbol combinations (winning 20 to 23) are always aligned.

(Explanation of lottery state control means)
Returning to FIG. 8, the lottery state control means 120 controls the transition of the lottery state (during non-RT to RT4 and 1BB games) described above. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the initial state of the lottery state is non-RT (RT0). For example, when the RWM of the main control means 100 is initialized, the lottery state is RT0 (see arrow A). .. When any of winning-A1 to A6 is won in the winning combination lottery at RT0, if the symbol combination of pattern 01 or 02 is stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to RT1 (see arrow B). When any of the re-games-A1 to A6 is won in the combination lottery in RT1, if the symbol combination of the re-game 01 is stopped and displayed, the game shifts to non-RT (see arrow D). Further, when any of the re-games-A1 to A6 is won in the combination lottery in RT1, if the symbol combination of the re-game 04 is stopped and displayed, the game shifts to RT2 (see arrow C).

Further, when any of the re-games-B1 to B3 is won in the combination lottery in RT2, if the symbol combination of the re-game 01 is stopped and displayed, the game shifts to non-RT (see arrow D). Further, when any of winning-A1 to A6 is won in the winning combination lottery in RT2, if the symbol combination of pattern 01 or 02 is stopped and displayed, the process shifts to RT1 (see arrow B).

In the non-RT, RT1, RT2 described above, and RT3 described later, if a 1BB combination is won in the combination lottery, the game shifts to RT4 (see arrow E). Then, when the 1BB combination wins in RT4, it becomes a 1BB game (see arrow F), and when the number of medals paid out exceeds 295 during the 1BB game, the end condition of the 1BB game is satisfied and the game shifts to RT3 (arrow). See G). Therefore, during the 1BB game, any one of the winning-MP to the winning-M to P is always won and the 10-card combination is won, so that the number of games during the 1BB game is 30 games. In RT3, when any of winning-A1 to A6 is won in the winning combination lottery, if the symbol combination of pattern 01 or 02 is stopped and displayed, the process shifts to RT1 (see arrow B).

(Explanation of game section control means)
Returning to FIG. 8, the game section control means 125 shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section and changes (shifts) the performance in the advantageous section. Here, the "normal section" refers to the advantageous operation mode of the stop switch in the game in which the result of the winning combination lottery in which advantages and disadvantages occur depending on the operation mode of the stop switch is determined (the push order combination is won). A game section that prohibits transmission of possible information (for example, a winning number or a winning / re-game winning number) to the sub-control means 200, and a game section that prohibits notification of an advantageous operation mode of the stop switch. say. In addition, the winning probability of the winning combination (winning number) determined by the winning combination lottery is the same regardless of the set value. It is a game section in which it can be determined whether or not.

The "advantageous section" is information that allows the advantageous operation mode of the stop switch to be grasped (for example, the result of the combination lottery) in a game in which the result of the combination lottery in which advantages / disadvantages occur depending on the operation mode of the stop switch is determined. It is a game section in which a winning number or a winning / re-game winning number) can be transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and a section in which an advantageous operation mode of the stop switch can be notified.

When shifting to the advantageous section, the game section control means 125 shifts to the normal section when the predetermined end condition is satisfied, but even if this end condition is satisfied, the winning-A1 to A6 and B1 to B3 If the push order in which the symbol combinations of the winning 01 are aligned is not notified at least once when any of the above is determined, the shift to the normal section is not performed. However, as an exception, if the number of games in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number of games (1500 games in this embodiment) as one of the end conditions of the advantageous section, the symbol combination of winning 01 is even once in the advantageous section. Even if the push order is not notified, it shifts to the "normal section". This is because it cannot be said that the interest of the game is improved even if the player who has played 1500 games during the advantageous section and has never been notified of the push order is notified of the push order only once.

For example, even if the specification is such that the player shifts to the advantageous section, further shifts to the state of being in ART in the advantageous section, and shifts to the normal section when 50 games are played in the state of being in ART, the prize 01 is awarded during the advantageous section. Unless the push order in which the symbol combinations are aligned is notified at least once, the shift to the normal section is prevented even if 50 games have been played since the shift to ART. In this case, the state during ART may be continued as it is, or the state during ART may be shifted to another state within the advantageous section (for example, a sign of gassing). This is because, despite the shift to the advantageous section, if the shift to the normal section is performed again without any benefit, the player's willingness to play may be reduced. Conventionally, even if the ART game starts, if the player is unlucky (unless he wins the winning combination that should be notified of the push order), the ART game ends without notifying the push order even once. In some cases, the player's willingness to play was declining.

However, if the 1BB combination is determined to be the winning combination during the advantageous section and the 1BB game has started or ended, it is possible to shift to the normal section even if the push order is never notified during the advantageous section. can. For example, in the middle of ART, the 1BB combination is determined to be the winning combination (counting of the remaining number of games during ART is interrupted), 1BB game is completed (counting of the remaining number of games during ART is restarted). At that time, even if the push order in which the symbol combinations of winning 01 are aligned is not notified even once in the advantageous section, the state during ART (advantageous section) when the remaining number of games during ART is played. May be terminated. This is because the bonus game gives the player a benefit, and even in such a case, the fact that the push order must be notified at least once reduces the interest of the game. This is because there is a risk.

In addition, although it has the right to shift from the "normal section" to the "advantageous section", a "standby section" may be provided as a game section when the transition to the "advantageous section" has not yet occurred. In the waiting section, a bonus combination (a combination in which the condition device is operating (or winning information) is carried over to the next game or later, as in the 1BB combination in this embodiment) is won, and the "normal section" It is a game section that can be transferred only when the lottery (section transition lottery) that shifts from "" to "advantageous section" is won. In addition, when a predetermined condition (for example, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning bonus combination is stopped and displayed) is satisfied in the "waiting section", the "waiting section" ends and the next The "advantageous section" starts from the game.

Similar to the normal section, the standby section is information that allows the advantageous operation mode of the stop switch to be grasped (for example, the winning number) in the game in which the result of the winning combination lottery in which advantages / disadvantages occur depending on the operation mode of the stop switch is determined. It is also a game section in which transmission of a winning / re-game winning number) to the sub-control means 200 is prohibited, and also a game section in which notification of an advantageous operation mode of the stop switch is prohibited.

In recent years, the number of slot machines with high accuracy (easy to shift during ART) and the probability of shifting during ART has increased rapidly depending on the set value, but most of the slot machines installed in the amusement park are set to a low set value. There were complaints that it was difficult to make a transition to high accuracy and ART. Also, in some slot machines, if it is set to a high setting value, in rare cases, 10,000 or more medals may be paid out during one ART, which fuels gambling spirit. There was a voice saying that it was.

Therefore, in order to make it difficult for the probability of transitioning to high accuracy or ART to be biased by the set value, the winning probability of the winning combination (winning number) determined by the winning combination lottery, which is a condition for transitioning to high accuracy or ART, is the set value. It was decided that the winning probabilities would be the same depending on the set value, as well as the high probability corresponding to the determined winning combination and the winning probability of the transition lottery for transitioning during ART. In addition, in order to prevent excessive medals from being paid out due to a series of games due to too many situations of staying in a special state related to AT such as high accuracy or ART, special special conditions related to AT such as high accuracy or ART are provided. We decided to set a limit on the number of games that can stay in the state.

Based on these, in order to distinguish between a special state related to AT such as high accuracy and ART and other states, a "normal section", an "advantageous section", and a "standby section" are provided as game sections in the present embodiment.

Further, the conventional slot machine wins a lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as "AT lottery") for determining whether or not to start an AT game capable of notifying the pressing order (and / or operation timing) of the stop switch. However, most of them notify that the AT lottery has been won, triggered by the fact that a predetermined number of games have been played from the next game of the AT lottery winning game. This is because it was thought that if the game that won the AT lottery was notified, the player's expectation for the AT game could not be fueled for a long period of time.

For this reason, some players stopped the game without noticing it (before notifying that they had won the AT lottery) even though they had won the AT lottery. .. This tendency was especially seen in beginners. On the other hand, there are some who do not want to win the AT lottery by their own power from the end, and find out the slot machine that has already won the AT lottery by playing only a predetermined number of games and play the game. In such a situation, the person who was playing the game when the AT lottery was won (the person who won the AT lottery) did not play the AT game, and the third party who did not contribute to the winning of the AT lottery was the AT. There was a voice that it was absurd to play a game.

In order to respond to such a voice, the subsequent game is played without noticing that the transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous section in which the stop switch pressing order (and / or operation timing) can be notified has been won. It was necessary to provide a slot machine that could reduce the risk of stopping. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the section transition lottery is won, the advantageous section lamp is turned on before the operation of the clearing switch 33 becomes effective. However, this does not apply when shifting from the next game to the standby section instead of the advantageous section.

In general, most players check their credits for medals when they quit. Then, when a medal remains in the credit, the clearing switch 33 is operated. Therefore, before the player operates the clearing switch 33 (stops the game), the advantageous section lamp is turned on to notify that the section transition lottery has been won, thereby erroneously (winning the section transition lottery). You can prevent them from quitting the game (without noticing that they are there).

Further, in the present embodiment, the unused segment (segment DP) of the credit number display 27 is used as an advantageous section lamp. As a result, when the player confirms whether or not there are any medals remaining in the credit, it is possible to confirm whether or not the player has won the section transition lottery at the same time. Further, by using the unused segment of the credit number display 27, it is not necessary to separately provide an LED, and the cost does not increase.

As the advantageous section lamp, the segment DP in the 8-segment display of the acquired number display 28 may be used. In this case, it is preferable to provide the acquired number display 28 side by side or vertically side by side with the credit number display 27. This is because when the player confirms whether or not there are any medals remaining in the credit, it is possible to confirm whether or not the player has won the section transition lottery at the same time. Further, when the acquired number display 28 is provided in the vicinity of the determination switch 39 and it is decided to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section, the advantageous section lamp may be turned on before the operation of the determination switch 39 becomes effective. preferable. As a result, for example, when the decision switch 39 is operated after the end of one game (after all reels are stopped if there is no medal payout, and after payout if there is a medal payout) 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 section lamp.

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

By providing the acquired number display 28 in the vicinity of the determination switch 39, when the determination switch 39 is operated, the acquired number indicator 28 is included in the field of view, so that the advantageous section lamp lights up. If so, it can be said that 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 number display 27 is used as an advantageous section lamp, the credit number display 27 is provided in the vicinity of the determination 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 section lamp before the operation of the determination switch 39 becomes effective.

The above-mentioned waiting section should be shifted to the "advantageous section", but if it is shifted to the "advantageous section", an inconvenient event may occur. Therefore, the "advantageous section" It can be said that it is a game section that has been deferred to shift to. Therefore, when staying in the standby section, it is not necessary to turn on the advantageous section lamp. Here, the inconvenient event can be determined at an unintended timing by turning on the advantageous section lamp (during continuous production for finally notifying whether or not the bonus combination has been won). In addition, it can be determined that the bonus combination has been won by turning on the advantageous section lamp, and the continuous production during execution is wasted). Further, if there is no possibility that an inconvenient event will occur, the interval may be shifted to the "advantageous section" without shifting to the "standby section". In the present embodiment, when the re-game-F is determined as a winning combination together with 1BB, and if the section transition lottery is won, the section is shifted to the "waiting section". At this time, if the shift to the "standby section" is not performed, it can be determined that the player has won 1BB if the advantageous section lamp lights up when the replay 03 is complete.

The game section control means 125 controls the transition of the game section and the change (transition) of the performance in the advantageous section. The type of game section (normal section or advantageous section) and the performance of the advantageous section are managed based on the game status number. That is, as shown in FIG. 13, the game state number 0 is associated with the normal section, and the game state numbers 1 to 6 are associated with the advantageous section according to the performance. The performance of the advantageous section includes "Gase precursor" (game status number 1), "ART precursor" (game status number 2), "ART preparation" (game status number 3), "during ART" (game status number 4), There are "revival" (game status number 5) and "ending status" (game status number 6).

The initial state of the game section is the normal section (game state number 0), and if any of the winning prizes D to L is won in the combination lottery in the normal section, the section transition lottery (ART lottery) is performed. This section transition lottery is a lottery for determining the transition destination of the game section, and either the normal section is maintained (loss), the sign of loss (game status number 1), or the precursor of ART (game status number 2). It is determined. The probability that each transition destination will be selected may be appropriately determined, but for example, the winning probability may be set higher in the order of loss, loss precursor, and ART precursor. Then, if the transition to the Gase precursor is decided in the section transition lottery, it shifts to the Gase precursor (see arrow A in FIG. 13), and if the transition to the ART precursor is decided (winning in the ART lottery), it shifts to the ART precursor. (See arrow a in FIG. 13).

Here, if any of the winning-B1 to B3 is won in the role lottery while staying in the Gase sign and the ART sign, the push order in which the symbol combinations of the winning 01 are aligned is notified (instruction number and the like are displayed). ).

When the predetermined number of games (9 games here) are played in the sign of the ghost, the game shifts to the normal section (see arrow c in FIG. 13). However, while staying at Gase Omen, the winning-B1 to B3 were not won, and the pushing order in which the 9-card combination (winning 01) was won (the correct pressing order of the 9-card combination) was never notified. If so, continue to stay at Gase Omen. Then, when the winning-B1 to B3 are won and the correct answer pressing order of the 9-card combination is notified, the game shifts to the normal section, and the game is performed in the normal section from the next game.

In addition, when the predetermined number of games is played, the fall lottery is performed from the next game, and if the fall lottery is won, the game may shift to the normal section. If B3 is not won and the correct answer push order is not notified even once, even if the player wins the fall lottery, he / she will continue to stay in the sign of the game and shift to the normal section when the correct answer push order is notified. In this way, despite satisfying the conditions for shifting to the normal section in the sign of Gase (digestion of the predetermined number of games, winning in the fall lottery, etc.), the correct answer push order of the 9-card combination has never been notified. In addition, the state of staying in the advantageous section (in this case, a sign of gassing) is called "waiting for navigation" or "waiting for instructions".

In addition, if any of the replay-A1 to A6, B1 to B6, C, E to H, and the winning-A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and D to L is won in the role lottery, the performance shifts. A promotion lottery, which is a type of lottery, is performed, and if the promotion lottery is won, the process shifts to an ART precursor (see arrow d in FIG. 13). Here, the winning probability of the promotion lottery may be different depending on the type of winning combination. In addition, when the player shifts to RT3 while staying at the sign of Gase, or when the player shifts to the sign of Gase while staying at RT3, the player shifts to ART preparation (game status number 3) (arrow in FIG. 13). See f). In addition, in the ART precursor, when a predetermined number of games are played, the game shifts to ART preparation (see arrow E in FIG. 13).

In the ART preparation, if you win any of the re-games-A1 to A6 in the role lottery, or if you are staying at RT2 and you shift from the Gase sign or the ART sign to the ART preparation, you are in the ART (game state). Transition to number 4) (see arrow key in FIG. 13). In addition, during ART preparation and ART, if any of the winning-A1 to A6 and B1 to B3 is won in the winning combination lottery, the symbol combinations of the winning 01 will be aligned (correct answer pressing order of 9 cards). ) Is notified. Further, a game played during a stay during ART is called an ART game, and the ART game is basically executed with 50 games as one set.

During the ART game, when the winning combination with no setting difference is won among the various winning combinations shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 in the combination lottery, the ART stock lottery or the additional lottery, which is a kind of performance transition lottery, is performed. Then, when the ART stock lottery is won, the number of ART stocks stored in the predetermined storage area in the RWM of the main control means 100 is added by one. Here, the ART stock can be said to be the right to perform one set of ART games, and if the number of stored ART stocks is 1 or more at the end of one set of ART games, ART You can subtract one stock value and continue to play another set of ART games. The continuation of ART games in this way is called "ren-chan."

Further, the additional lottery is a lottery for determining the number of additional games to be added to the number of remaining games in one set. In the additional lottery, the value of the number of games to be added may be directly determined by the lottery, or any one of the predetermined number of additional games may be selected by the lottery. Further, as a result of the lottery, the value of the number of additional games may be 0, and when the number of additional games is determined to be 0, it is not necessary to add the number of additional games to the remaining number of ART games as a loss. .. Even when the number of additional games is determined to be 0, the process of adding to the remaining number of games may be performed in the same manner as when the number of additional games is determined to be other than 0. By doing so, it is not necessary to perform processing such as determining whether or not the determined number of additional games is 0, and if it is 0, avoiding the processing of adding, so that the processing load can be reduced. Can be done.

During ART, when the number of remaining ART games reaches a predetermined value, the sub-control means 200 performs a battle effect. In this battle effect, for example, if two characters displayed on the image display device 70 play against each other and one character wins (the other character loses) at the end of the battle effect, the consecutive chan of the ART game is confirmed. If the other character wins (one character loses), it means that the ART game may not be continuous and may shift to the normal section. The execution period of the battle effect may be performed over a plurality of games from the time when the number of remaining ART games reaches a predetermined value (however, 2 or more) to the final game of the ART game, or the final game of the ART game starts. You may play it in one game from the end to the end.

Even if the number of ART stocks is confirmed (when the number of ART stocks is 1 or more), one character will be defeated at the end of the battle effect, and one character will be defeated in the next game. There is a case where a revival effect of winning in reverse is performed. Whether or not to perform the revival effect is determined by a lottery (revival effect lottery) by the main control means 100. The result of the resurrection effect lottery is also transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and when it is decided to perform the resurrection effect, the sub-control means 200 executes the resurrection effect (details will be described later).

During ART, when the number of remaining ART games becomes 0, if the number of ART stocks is 0, or if the number of ART stocks is 1 or more but the revival production lottery is won, the revival ( It shifts to the game state number 5) (see the arrow in FIG. 13). If the number of ART stocks is 1 or more and the revival production lottery is not won when the number of remaining ART games becomes 0, the player stays in the ART as it is and continues to use the next set. Start the ART game. The revival production lottery may be performed when the number of remaining ART games becomes 0, or may be performed when the battle production is started (when the number of remaining ART games reaches a predetermined value). ..

The period of stay of the resurrection is one game, and at this time, the resurrection effect is performed by the sub-control means 200 (provided that the resurrection effect is determined to be performed). Further, in the resurrection, when any of the winning-A1 to A6 and B1 to B3 is won in the winning combination lottery, the push order in which the symbol combinations of the winning 01 are aligned is notified. Then, when one game is played in the resurrection, if the number of ART stocks is 1 or more, the game shifts to ART again (see the arrow in FIG. 13). At this time, the content of the revival effect is a reverse victory of one character.

On the other hand, when the number of ART stocks is 0, the process shifts to the normal section (game status number 0) (see the arrow in FIG. 13). The image display device 70 displays the ART end screen showing the number of medals acquired up to the present (the number of medals paid out minus the number of medals bet). However, if the winning-A1 to A6 and the winning-B1 to B3 are not won between the transition to the advantageous section and the transition to the normal section, and the correct answer pressing order of the 9-card combination has never been notified. , Continue to stay in the resurrection. Then, when the winning-B1 to B3 are won and the correct answer pressing order of the 9-card combination is notified, the game shifts to the normal section and the game is performed from the next game to the normal section.

In other words, even in the resurrection, even though the conditions for shifting to the normal section (digestion of the number of ART games and no stock) are satisfied, the correct answer pressing order of the 9-card combination is notified even once after shifting to the advantageous section. If it is not, it will be in the state of waiting for navigation as well as the sign of Gase. Hereinafter, the state of waiting for navigation in the sign of gassing is referred to as "precursor of navigation (waiting for navigation)", and the state of waiting for navigation during resurrection is referred to as "resurrection (waiting for navigation)". In the revival, if the number of ART games is exhausted and there is no stock, the revival (waiting for navigation) state may not be reached, and the game may shift to the ghost sign (game status number 1) again.

If you are staying in any of the above-mentioned Gase precursor, ART precursor, ART preparation, ART, and resurrection, and 1450 games are played after shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section, the ending state will start from the next game. (Game status number 6) (see the arrow in FIG. 13). In this ending state, the ending effect is executed. In this ending effect, the number of remaining games that can stay in the advantageous section is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the image display device 70. The number of remaining games displayed decreases by 1 each time one game is played.

Further, in the ending state, when any of the winning-A1 to A6 and B1 to B3 is won in the winning combination lottery, the correct answer pressing order of the 9-card combination is notified. Then, in the ending state, when the number of games played after shifting to the advantageous section reaches 1500 games, the ending screen (the number of medals acquired up to the present (the number of medals paid out) is displayed on the image display device 70. The end screen) showing the number of medals bet is subtracted from the number of medals) is displayed, and then the normal section (game status number 0) is displayed (see the arrow in FIG. 13). Then, the production in the normal section is started.

In each game state number (in other words, "performance") in the above-mentioned advantageous section, when any of the winning-A1 to A6 and B1 to B3 is won in the winning combination lottery during ART, the symbol combinations of the winning 01 are aligned. Notifies the different push order. This is because, in the present embodiment, more medals are paid out during ART, and the state during ART is positioned as the most advantageous state for the player.

Also, in the ART preparation, when any of the winning-A1 to A6 and B1 to B3 is won in the winning combination lottery, the correct answer pressing order of the 9-card combination is notified. It is confirmed that ART preparation will shift to during ART (in other words, there is no migration destination other than during ART or ending state), and it can be said that ART preparation is also a part of ART. Regardless, it is the idea that it is terrible for the player to pay out fewer medals than during ART.

Further, even in the ending state, when any of the winning-A1 to A6 and B1 to B3 is won in the winning combination lottery, the push order in which the symbol combinations of the winning 01 are aligned is notified. The ending state basically shifts when the game shifts to the advantageous section and then becomes 1450 games as a result of continuing to win the ART stock lottery and the additional lottery after shifting to ART, which is practical. It can be said that it is a part of ART. In addition, after shifting to the sign of Gase, winning-B1 to B3 were not won, so it may shift to the ending state. In that case, the opportunity to pay out medals as much as possible in the ending state so that the player's interest does not deteriorate. It is also due to the idea of increasing the number of medals.

Also in the resurrection, when any of the winning-A1 to A6 and B1 to B3 is won in the winning combination lottery, the correct answer pressing order of the 9-card combination is notified. This is because the resurrection is also essentially a part of ART.

On the other hand, in the Gase precursor and the ART precursor, the correct answer push order of the 9-card combination is notified only when any of the winning-B1 to B3 is won in the combination lottery. This is because, as described above, in the present embodiment, more medals are paid out during ART (including those that are substantially a part of ART), and it is a sign of Gase (winning the ART lottery). I don't think it is desirable to pay out a lot of medals (I didn't do it) (If you try to pay out a lot of medals even if it is a sign of a mess, you will win an ART lottery to meet the criteria for selling. This is because the probability must be low). However, since the sign of Gase is also an advantageous section, we will notify the push order based on the idea that the push order should be notified at least once.

However, when winning-A1 to A6 are won, if the correct push order of the 9-card combination is notified, the normal section that does not notify the push order (similar to the Gase omen, the ART lottery was not won). In comparison, there was a risk that there would be a large difference in the number of medals paid out during the stay. Therefore, in the sign of Gase, only when one of the winning medals-B1 to B3 is won in the combination lottery, the correct answer push order of the 9-card combination is notified, and the number of medals to be paid out during the stay is increased compared to the normal section. I tried not to make a big difference.

In the winning-B1 to B3, 4 out of the full pressing order (6 ways) of the stop switch (2 ways in the winning-A1 to A6) are set in the correct pressing order of the 9-card combination. Therefore, even if the push order is not notified, the 9-card combination will be won with a probability of 2/3 (winning-A1 to A6 is 1/3), so that the difference in the number of medals paid out depending on the presence or absence of the push order notification is small. (Prize-A1 to A6 have a large difference in the number of medals to be paid out depending on the presence or absence of push order notification). It has been confirmed that the precursor of ART will shift to during ART as well as the preparation for ART, and it can be said that it is substantially a part of ART. However, in the ART precursor, when any of the winning-A1 to A6 and B1 to B3 is won, if the correct push order of the 9-card combination is notified, the push order is notified as compared with the case of the Gase precursor. There will be an extremely large number of opportunities. For this reason, even if the image display device 70 performs an effect in which the precursor of Gase and the precursor of ART cannot be discriminated, there is a risk that it may be possible to determine which player is the player. When Ka is elected, the push order is not notified.

As described above, in the present embodiment, after shifting from the normal section to the Gase precursor, in order to shift from the Gase precursor to the normal section, at least once during that time, when any one of winning-B1 to B3 is won, 9 It is necessary to inform the correct answer pressing order of the sheet combination. However, in order to shift from the normal section to the ART precursor and then from the revival that was transferred via ART preparation and ART to the normal section, even if the prize-B1 to B3 has not been won even once during that time, It suffices if either of the winning prizes-A1 to A6 is won during the ART preparation or the ART, and the correct answer pressing order of the 9-card combination is notified. This is because the probability of winning any of the winning-B1 to B3 is lower than the probability of winning any of the winning-A1 to A6. Therefore, when shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section, the advantageous section must be won. If it is necessary to notify the push order when any of the winning-B1 to B3 is won, it may be difficult to shift from the advantageous section to the normal section. Is.

In addition, in the case of Gase sign, Gase sign (waiting for navigation), ART sign or resurrection (waiting for navigation), when any of the prizes-A1 to A6 is won, the correct answer push order of the 9-card combination is not notified. Therefore, even if he / she stays at RT2, he / she will immediately shift to RT1.

In the present embodiment, the maximum number of medals to be paid out when winning-A1 to A6 are won and the maximum number of medals to be paid out when winning-B1 to B3 are won are the same nine. However, if the number of medals to be paid out is different between the two, and if it is not desirable for many medals to be paid out in a state where the ART lottery has not been won, winning-B1 to B3 (that is, pressing the correct answer) It is desirable to increase the maximum number of medals to be paid out when the winning combination with a high probability of order is won.

Then, in the advantageous section, when any of winning-B1 to B3 is determined, if the push order in which the maximum number of symbol combinations are aligned is not notified at least once, the shift to the normal section is not performed. It is desirable to do. If it is a problem that it is difficult to shift from the advantageous section to the normal section, it is desirable to increase the maximum number of medals to be paid out when winning-A1 to A6 are won. In the advantageous section, when any of winning-A1 to A6 is decided, if the push order in which the maximum number of symbol combinations are aligned is not notified at least once, the shift to the normal section should not be performed. Is desirable.

In addition, when the 1BB role is won in the normal section, the Gase sign, the ART sign, the ART preparation, the ART, and the resurrection, the process for shifting to another gaming state is interrupted until the 1BB role wins, and the current stay It is assumed that the game status number being played is maintained. The staying game status number may be maintained until the end of the 1BB game. This is because the operating state flag and the winning number of the accessory can be used to grasp the state during the game, so that it is not necessary to provide a dedicated game state number. For example, when a bonus combination is won (when the accessory winning number is 1) during Gase precursor, ART precursor, or ART, the number of each game is subtracted or promoted without shifting to the dedicated game status number. This is because it is possible to prevent the lottery, the fall lottery, the ART stock lottery, and the additional lottery.

It is possible to be in any of the game state numbers 1 to 6 by visually recognizing the advantageous section lamp. Therefore, the next morning, if the staff does not want to start the business of the amusement park from the state in the advantageous section, the staff may check the advantageous section lamp and perform an operation for changing the set value.

Since the conventional slot machine is not provided with a lamp corresponding to the advantageous section lamp, whether or not the current state is advantageous for the player (for example, whether or not it is an ART precursor) is determined. Even if the staff couldn't tell and wanted to use the same settings the next day, the RWMs of all slot machines were initialized to prevent them from starting in an advantageous state the next morning. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, by providing the advantageous section lamp, when the same set value (set value data) is desired to be used the next day, the set value is changed when the advantageous section lamp is off. Since it is understood that there is no need to perform the operation of, the labor of the staff can be saved. In the present embodiment, a function (so-called conventional ceiling function) is provided so as to shift to an advantageous section based on the number of games being played in the normal section reaches a specific number of games (for example, 1000 games). Therefore, the advantage for the player does not change regardless of the number of games to be started in the normal section.

Further, as shown by "○" in the "performance transition lottery" column of FIG. 11, there is a possibility that the winning-A1 to A6 and B1 to B3 will be won at the time of non-RT and RT1 to RT4, and the winning probability will be increased. Since there is no setting difference, when these winning combinations are determined to be winning winning combinations while staying in the advantageous section, the performance transition lottery is performed by the main control means 100 (during RT4). Excludes). The section transition lottery may also be performed, or the performance transition lottery may not be performed and only the section transition lottery may be performed. On the other hand, winning-C may also be won when it is non-RT and RT1 to RT4, but since there is a setting difference in the winning probability, the "section transition lottery" and "performance transition" in FIG. 11 As shown by "x" in the "lottery" column, if the winning-C is won, the section transition lottery and the performance transition lottery will not be performed.

Further, since there is no setting difference in the winning probability of the winning combination-D to L, if any of the winning-D to L is won while staying in the normal section, the main control means 100 Holds a section transition lottery, and when staying in an advantageous section, a performance transition lottery is held. It should be noted that the performance transition lottery may not be performed and only the section transition lottery may be performed, or the section transition lottery may not be performed and only the performance transition lottery may be performed. Further, when winning-M, N is won while staying in the advantageous section, since there is no setting difference in the winning probability of the winning combination lottery, the performance transition lottery is performed by the main control means 100. You may.

(Explanation of freeze control means)
In FIG. 8, the freeze control means 130 determines the progress of the game when the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied when the game played during the advantageous section reaches 1500 games and the next game becomes the normal section. Perform freeze control to delay. However, if the bonus game is in progress when the number of games executed during the advantageous section reaches 1500 games and the end condition of the bonus game is not satisfied, the game is frozen to delay the progress of the game at that time. The bonus game continues without executing control. In this way, if the bonus game is in progress when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games, freeze control is executed when the game played in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games. Instead, execute freeze control when the bonus game ends.

Since conventional slot machines have no restrictions on ART games, it is not uncommon for tens of thousands of medals to be paid out during one ART, and it is not too gambling. There was an opinion. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of games played in the advantageous section is set to 1500 games so that the gambling property does not become too high. Further, the freeze control means 130 freezes when the game of 1500 games is played in the advantageous section. As a result, during this freeze, the total number of games and the total number of acquisitions during the advantageous section (in particular, the total number of games and the total number of acquisitions during ART (which may or may not include the ART preparation, revival, and ending state)). It is possible to display the number of sheets, the total number of sets of ART, etc.).

However, when the 1500th game is reached during the bonus game, which is an advantageous section, the freeze control means 130 does not perform freeze control. Therefore, the total number of games played and the total number of acquired games in the above-mentioned advantageous section are not displayed. This is because if the freeze control is performed during the bonus game, the exhilaration during the bonus game may be reduced. In addition, freeze control is performed when the bonus game is completed. This makes it possible to display the total number of games played and the total number of acquired games during the bonus game during this freeze.

When the 1500th game is reached during the bonus game, which is an advantageous section, the total number of games and the total number of acquired games in the advantageous section, etc. during the freeze when the bonus game ends (especially during ART (ART preparation) , Resurrection, ending state may or may not be included) may be displayed (total number of games, total number of acquisitions, total number of AT sets). Further, the total number of games played and the total number of acquired bonus games in the normal section after reaching the 1500th game may be added to the total number of games played and the total number of acquired games in the advantageous section.

(Explanation of notification game control means)
When the notification game control means 135 shifts to the above-mentioned advantageous section (during the advantageous section), the notification game control means 135 can determine the push order to be notified according to the winning combination and can notify the notification. The notification of the pressing order is performed by displaying a numerical value called an instruction number on the acquired number display 28 shown in FIG. Specifically, the instruction number 1 corresponds to the push order (push order 1) of left → middle → right (forward push), and the instruction number 2 corresponds to the push order (push order 2) of left → right → middle (scissors push). ), The instruction number 3 corresponds to the push order (push order 3) of middle → left → right (push in order), and the instruction number 4 corresponds to the push order (push order 4) of middle → right → left (reverse middle push). ), The instruction number 5 corresponds to the push order (push order 5) of right → left → middle (reverse scissors push), and the instruction number 6 corresponds to the push order (push order) of right → middle → left (reverse push). Corresponding to 6), instruction number 7 corresponds to the remaining push order of left → middle or right → middle or right (push order 7), and instruction number 8 corresponds to the remaining push order of middle → left or right → left or right. Corresponding to the order (pushing order 8), the instruction number 9 corresponds to the remaining pushing order (pushing order 9) of right → middle or left → middle or left. Further, when the notification game control means 135 does not notify the push order, the instruction number 0 that does not represent a specific push order is defined.

When displaying the instruction number on the acquired number display 28, "=" is displayed on the 8-segment display of the tens digit (hereinafter, also referred to as "upper digit") of the acquired number indicator 28, and the ones digit (1st digit). Hereinafter, the instruction number is displayed on the 8-segment display (also referred to as "lower digit"). In the present embodiment, the acquired number display 28 is also used for displaying the number of medals to be paid out, displaying an error code (described later), and displaying an instruction number. Therefore, when displaying the instruction number, By displaying "=", which is not displayed when displaying the number of medals to be paid out and the error code, the player can determine the type of information displayed. The upper digit of the acquired number display 28 may be non-display.

As a display mode of the instruction number, "= 0" is displayed when the instruction number is 0, but it may not be displayed. Further, as a display mode of the instruction number, the instruction number may be displayed in the upper digit of the acquired number display 28, and the lower digit may not be displayed. Here, as a non-display mode, it is conceivable to turn off all segments of the 8-segment display. Further, "=" may be displayed instead of the non-display. Further, the instruction number is displayed on the upper digit of the acquired number display 28, and the number indicating the stop switch to be actually operated (for example, the left stop switch 37 is No. 1 (“1”), and the middle stop switch 37C is No. 2 (for example). “2”), the right stop switch 37 may display the number 3 (“3”)) sequentially in the lower digits.

With reference to FIG. 14, the types of push order combinations in which the correct push order is notified in each game state (game state number) in the advantageous section will be described. ART preparation (game status number 3) and during ART (game status number 4) are in an advantageous state along with 1BB game in the advantageous section, and the push order combination in which the correct push order is notified is a prize-A1. ~ A6, winning-B1 to B3, replay-A1 to A6, replay-B1 to B3.

In addition, the correct push order notified when the winning-A1 to A6 and the winning-B1 to B3 are won is the pushing order in which the symbol combinations of the winning 01 (9-card combination) are aligned. The notification mode of the correct answer pressing order indicates the type of stop switch (any one of left, middle, and right) for which the first stop operation should be performed when any of winning-A1 to A6 is won. Further, as described above, in the winning-B1 to B3, there are two push orders (types of stop switches for which the first stop operation should be performed) in which the symbol combinations of the winning 01 are aligned. There is only one type of stop switch for which the first stop operation notified in order should be performed. This is because even when the winning-B1 to B3 are won, the notification mode of the correct answer pressing order is the same as that of the winning-A1 to A6 so that the player cannot determine which small winning combination is won. Is.

In addition, when winning-B1 to B3 is won, which of the two correct answer pressing orders is notified may be determined in advance according to the winning / replay winning number, or is decided by lottery. You may. However, when determining the push order to be notified by lottery, it is desirable that the probability of selecting one of the two correct push orders is equal. Of course, the player may be notified of all the two correct push orders. Further, when the replay-B1 to B3, the winning-A1 to A6, and the winning-B1 to B3 are won, the push order 1 to the push order 6 is used instead of the push order 7 to the push order 9. You may notify. Which one to notify may be determined in advance according to the winning / replay winning number, or may be determined by lottery. This is because the notification mode of the correct answer pressing order is the same as that of the replay-A1 to A6 so that the player cannot determine which combination has been won.

Further, when the re-game-A1 to A6 are won while staying at RT1, the push order in which the symbol combinations of the re-game 04 are aligned is notified as the correct push order, whereby the symbol combination of the re-game 04 is notified. When they are complete, the lottery status shifts (promotes) to RT2. When the re-games-B1 to B3 are won while staying at RT2, the push order in which the symbol combinations of the re-game 02 are aligned is notified as the correct push order. As a result, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated according to the correct answer pressing order, the symbol combinations of the re-game 01 are not aligned, the symbol combinations of the re-game 02 are aligned, and the lottery state is maintained at RT2 (fall). (Avoid).

In the resurrection (game status number 5) and ending status (game status number 6), if any of the prize-A1 to A6, the prize-B1 to B3, the re-game-A1 to A6, and the re-game-B1 to B3 is won. , The order of pressing the correct answer is notified as in the case of ART preparation and ART. In the slot machine of the present embodiment, in order not to significantly agitate the gambling spirit of the player, 1500 games are played in the advantageous section no matter how many ART games are accumulated more than expected and the ART games are continuously chanted. And, it is forced to shift to the normal section. Therefore, when the number of games played after shifting to the advantageous section reaches 1450 games when the ART games are continuously chanted, the advantageous section is shifted to the ending state and the ending effect is started. It informs that the time to end (shift from the advantageous section to the normal section) is approaching. Therefore, in this case, since the ending state is entered while the ART game is continuing, the notification of the correct answer pressing order should be the same as during ART. The ending effect also has the purpose of increasing the satisfaction and achievement of the player with respect to the continuous chanting of ART games from the transition to the advantageous section until the 1500 games are reached.

In addition, although it is unlikely, even if the 1450 game is played after shifting to the advantageous section, even if the push order in which the symbol combinations of the nine-card combination are aligned is not notified, the ending state is entered. In this case, it is terrible for the player to shift to the normal section without being notified of the push order in which the symbol combinations of the nine cards are aligned even once after shifting to the advantageous section. Therefore, at least during the 50 games from 1451 to 1500 games, there is a remedy meaning that the game is provided in a state advantageous to the player as in the case of ART.

Returning to FIG. 14, in the Gase precursor, Gase precursor (waiting for navigation) (game status number 1), ART precursor (game status number 2) and resurrection (waiting for navigation) (game status number 5), the correct answer is pressed as described above. Winning-B1 to B3 are the only push order combinations for which the order is notified. The mode of notifying the correct answer pressing order when the winning-B1 to B3 are won is the same as when the winning-B1 to B3 are won in the ART preparation, ART, and ending state.

In addition, in the state of resurrection (waiting for navigation), the condition for ending the ART game is satisfied (the number of ART games is exhausted and there is no stock of ART), so that the ART game is completed in the image display display 70 or the like (the ART game is completed). The same effect as in the normal section is performed (however, the advantageous section LED continues to light) after the display of the ART end screen is finished. Therefore, if the push order notification similar to the normal revival is performed in this state, there is a risk of giving a sense of discomfort to the player. I am trying to notify you.

In the resurrection (waiting for navigation), an ART stock lottery may be performed when a specific winning combination with no setting difference is won, and when the winning combination is won, the ART game may be started again (may be shifted to during ART). .. At this time, the winning probability of the ART stock is the same as during the ART game because the ART game has been played for the predetermined number of ART games (because the end condition of the ART game is satisfied). From the viewpoint that it is not appropriate to perform the ART stock lottery in, the winning probability may be lower than that of the ART stock lottery performed during the ART game. On the other hand, being revived (waiting for navigation) means that the correct push order of the 9-card role has never been notified, so from the viewpoint of relief measures for the player, the winning probability of ART stock is determined. , It may be equal to or higher than the ART stock lottery performed during the ART game.

(Explanation of winning judgment means)
Returning to FIG. 8, in the winning determination means 140, when all the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the symbol combination displayed as stopped on the winning line corresponds to any of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 9 to 11. Judge whether or not. As a result, if it is determined that the 1BB combination has won, the 1BB game will start from the next game, and if it is determined that the re-game combination has won, the re-game will be performed in the next game, and the small role will be played. If a prize is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning small win will be paid out. Here, when paying out medals, the number of medals corresponding to the winning small winning combination is added to the current number of credits until the upper limit of the number of credits (for example, 50) is reached, and the upper limit of the number of credits (for example, 50) is added. After reaching the above, the medals may be ejected from the medal payout outlet 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 non-game and during the game, or a situation that hinders the progress of the game, and detects the abnormality or failure (hereinafter collectively referred to as “error”). The error code corresponding to) is displayed on the acquired number display 28. The types of errors detected by the abnormality detecting means 145 include a power failure recovery error, an empty error, and a door opening error.

The power failure recovery error (error code: E1) is that the contents of the RWM of the main control means 100 are not normal (for example, when the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on (hereinafter, also referred to as “on” or “turned on”)). , This is an error detected when the contents of the RWM when the power is turned off and the contents of the RWM when the power is turned on do not match (parity check error). This error is also 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 unit 83a of the hopper 83 are exhausted. The door opening error (error code: Cd) is an error detected when the front door 14 of the slot machine 10 is opened. When these errors are detected, the error code corresponding to the detected error is displayed on the acquired number display 28 by the LED display control means 150 described later.

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 and the door opening error are errors that can be detected during non-game (excluding empty error) and during the game. Is. Further, when each error is detected, the main control means slot machine 10 is in a state in which the progress of the game is impossible (hereinafter, also referred to as a “game impossible state”), but the game is changed from the game impossible state. The method of resuming the progress (the method of returning) differs depending on the type of error.

First, when the game becomes impossible due to an empty error or a door opening error, the error factor is eliminated and the game control process is restarted by operating the reset / setting switch 82c (see FIG. 2). can do. As described above, the empty error and the door opening error are referred to as returnable errors because the control process of the game can be restarted (returned) by operating the reset / setting switch 82c. As for the recoverable error, the game control process can be restarted even when the base key is turned counterclockwise on the door key 31. Further, the door opening error may be released based on the fact that the door is closed without requiring the operation of the reset / setting switch 82c or turning the keyed counterclockwise.

On the other hand, if a power failure recovery error that can be detected immediately after the power is turned on occurs, the power of the slot machine 10 is temporarily turned off, and the setting change key (setting key) inserted into the keyhole of the key switch 82b. It is necessary to turn on the power again with the power turned on. As a result, the setting is being changed, and at this time, the predetermined storage area of the RWM is cleared. In this way, the power failure recovery error is called a recovery impossible error because the game control process cannot be restarted (returned). When an unrecoverable 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 that the game is performed from the initial state.

(Explanation 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. 3) is to be lit in order to display numbers, alphabets, symbols, etc. on the 8-segment display, in other words, the 8-segment in advance. It can be said that it is data that defines the display mode of the display.

Further, the LED display control means 150 also controls the lighting of the effective section lamp (segment DP in the lower digit of the credit number display 27). The lighting control of the LEDs 29a and 29b (light source of the ART lamp ARTLP) shown in FIG. 2 is performed by the sub-control means 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 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 100. No information is sent directly. The information transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 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 not only by serial communication but also by parallel communication (for example, 16 harnesses).

Among the information transmitted by the control command transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200, the main information is related to the set value, the game state, the number of inserted medals, and the winning combination lottery. The result of the game, the game section and the advantageous section (the number of games in the advantageous section, etc.), the operation of various switches, the reel stop control, the result of the game, the type of error that occurred, etc. be.

The information regarding the game state includes information indicating each lottery state (non-RT, RT1 to RT4, 1BB game) shown in FIG. 12, and each game state number shown in FIG. In addition, as the result of the winning combination lottery, there are a winning combination number, a production group number, and the like. Further, as for various switch operations, there is information indicating that any of the clearing switch 33, the start switch 36, and the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R has been operated. As related to the stop control of the reel, there are a symbol to be displayed as a stop and information indicating the so-called number of sliding frames. As for the result of the game, there are a symbol that has been stopped and displayed and information that indicates the number of medals to be paid out.

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

Further, when the key switch 82b (see FIG. 2) is turned on while the front door 14 is open, the sub-control means 200 shifts to the administrator mode. This administrator mode is a mode in which various settings related to the slot machine 10 can be made by the staff of the game hall. For example, the volume of the production sound generated during the production can be adjusted, and the decorative lamp when the game standby screen is displayed. It is possible to select the emission color of the 74L and 74R, test the blinking pattern of the side lamps 52L and 52R, and select whether or not to display various information related to the game to the player.

(Explanation of external signal transmission means)
The external signal transmitting means 160 transmits the above-mentioned medal insertion signal via the external centralized terminal board 86 by a timer interrupt process (described later) executed in a predetermined cycle (every 2.235 milliseconds) in the main control means 100. The medal payout signal, the BB signal, the advantageous section signal, and the like are output to the outside. In the present embodiment, the BB signal is turned on when the 1BB combination is won, and the BB signal is turned off when the 1BB game is completed (level output). Further, when the advantageous section is started, the advantageous section signal is turned on, and when the advantageous section ends, it is turned off (level output). It should be noted that the advantageous section signal is turned on when shifting to a predetermined performance (for example, during ART (gaming state number 4)) among the advantageous sections, and the advantageous section signal is turned off when shifting to the normal section. It may be. Further, the output processing of various signals (external signal output processing) described above is executed in step S520 of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

≪Explanation of sub-control means≫
<Hardware configuration of sub-control means and its surroundings>
The sub-control means 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 an effect to be executed based on a control command transmitted from the main control means 100. The image control board 204 is composed of a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VDP (Video Display Processor).
Based on the sub-control command transmitted from the sub-control board 202, the effect means such as the image display device 70, the speakers 64L and 64R, and the effect lamp 72 are driven. The sub-control board 202 may drive some of the effect means such as the LEDs 29a and 29b (light source of the ART lamp ARTLP).

<Functional 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 generates the effect control means 210 for generating the sub-control command for executing the determined effect or notification. The configuration includes a control command receiving means 220 for receiving the control command transmitted from the main control means 100, and a 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. 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 includes the effect lottery means 212 and the effect state control means 214. Here, the effects according to the game are the set value, the lottery state, the game state number (information indicating the type of the game section and the performance of the advantageous section), the combination lottery and the game state number (the type of the game section and the advantageous section). Performance) transition It refers to the production according to the result of the lottery. In addition, information on the game history according to the signals from the selection switch 38 and the determination switch 39, and the symbol combination corresponding to each condition device shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 (b) (hereinafter, "dividend combination" and "dividend"). (Also referred to as “table”) and the like are displayed on the image display device 70.

The effect control means 210 is based on the control command received from the main control means 100, the effect lottery means 212 for determining the effect according to the current effect state by lottery, and the control command transmitted from the main control means 100. It has an effect state control means 214 that controls the transition of the effect state. Here, the effect state controlled by the effect state control means 214 is provided with an effect state (however, it does not necessarily have to correspond one-to-one) corresponding to the game state numbers 0 to 6 in the main control means 100. , The transition control similar to that of the game section control means 125 may be performed.

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

(Explanation of Sub-Control Command Transmission / Receiving Means) The sub-control command transmitting / receiving means 230 transmits the sub-control commands generated by the effect control means 210 to the image control board 204 by serial communication at predetermined intervals (for example, 1 millisecond). do. Further, the sub-control command transmitting / receiving means 230 receives a command transmitted from the sub-control command transmitting / receiving means 240, which will be described later.

<Functional 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 240, and an image display device 70, speakers 64L, 64R, and various lamps based on the sub-control command transmitted from the sub-control board 202. (ART lamps 29a, 29b, side lamps 52L, 52R, effect lamp 72, decorative lamp 74L, 74R) are driven and controlled, and the effect determined by the effect control means 210 is executed.

(Explanation of sub-control command transmission / reception means)
The sub-control command transmission / reception means 240 receives the sub-control command transmitted by serial communication from the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230, converts the received sub-control command into parallel data, and stores the received sub-control command in the sub-command buffer in the order of reception. I will do it. Further, the sub-control command transmission / reception means 240 is a command indicating whether or not the image control board 204 is operating normally, and a command indicating whether or not a command transmitted from the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230 can be normally received. Is transmitted to the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230. As a result, the sub-control board 202 can detect the abnormality generated in the image board 204, and when the image 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 effect image signal and audio signal 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, the image display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R output a normal operation signal indicating whether or not the normal operation is possible to the image control board 204 (or the sub control board 202). If 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 the main control means >>
Hereinafter, the processing contents of the game control executed by the main control means 100 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 15 and 16.

<Explanation of game progress main processing>
First, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 15, the content of the game progress main process for controlling the progress of the game executed by the slot machine 10 will be described. First, the main control means 100 performs a game start process (step S10). In this game start process, the time until the game is on standby (the state in which the so-called demo screen is displayed) is set, the current set value is set for the sub-control means 200, and the game status (the next game is a re-game or 1BB). Information such as whether or not the game is in progress), the current lottery status, and the current game status number is transmitted.

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not a medal for performing the game has been inserted (step S12). If there are no inserted medals, the determination result is NO, and the game medal insertion standby display process is performed so that the current set value can be confirmed according to the on / off state of the key switch 82b (step S14). ). In this game medal insertion standby display process, when it is detected that the key switch 82b has changed from off to on, a set value display start command indicating that the display of the set value is started is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. , Shifts to the setting confirmation mode and displays the current set value in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28 (the upper digit may be turned off or the set value is displayed in the lower digit. Display may be performed). If it is detected that the key switch 82b has changed from on to off while the set value is being displayed, the display of the current set value is terminated (the display content before the set value is displayed). It may be returned, may be turned off, or "0" may be displayed), and a set value display end command indicating that the display of the set value is to be terminated is transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

When the determination result in step S12 is YES (medals have been inserted), or when the process of step S14 is completed, the main control means 100 performs a process (game medal management process) associated with the insertion of medals. (Step S16). This process includes, for example, a clearing process when the clearing switch 33 is operated, a process for detecting medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 32, and the like. Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the operation of the start switch 36 is ready to be accepted and whether or not the start switch 36 has been operated (step S18). Here, the operation of the start switch 36 becomes ready to be accepted when a specified number of medals are inserted or when the re-game combination wins in the previous game. If the start switch 36 is not operated, the determination result in step S18 becomes NO, and the process returns to the process in step S12.

When it is determined in the determination process of step S18 that the start switch 36 has been operated (YES), the blocker of the selector 80 is turned off to invalidate the medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 32 (step S20). Then, the winning combination lottery process is performed based on the winning combination lottery table according to the current lottery state (step S22). Next, various lottery (section transition lottery, promotion lottery, fall lottery, ART) for controlling the transition of the game section shown in FIG. 13 according to the winning number determined in the combination lottery and the current game status number. A game section lottery process for performing a lottery, an ART stock lottery, an additional lottery, a revival production lottery, etc.) is performed (step S24).

Next, the winning combination was won by the combination lottery (excluding the combination where the number of medals to be paid out differs depending on the pressing order and the advantageous state is maintained / non-maintained) (in other words, "winning role is decided". (Step S26), the instruction display process for displaying the instruction number for notifying the push order according to the current game status number on the acquired number display 28 is performed (step S26). Then, the game section-related information such as the current game state number and information related to the game in the current game state (for example, the number of games played in the advantageous section and the number of games during ART) is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 ( Step S28).

Next, the main control means 100 performs a mask process to generate an effect group number for instructing the effect to be executed by the sub control means 200 according to the winning / replay winning number determined by the winning combination lottery (step S30). ). Then, the combination lottery-related information including the information such as the winning combination number according to the result of the combination lottery and the effect group number generated by the mask processing is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 (step S32). Next, the main control means 100 performs a reel rotation start preparation process (step S34), which is performed before starting the rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, and then performs a reel stop management process (step S36). In this reel stop management process, rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R is started, and when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated, stop control is performed on the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch.

Here, the reel stop control is performed based on the winning / replay winning number and the accessory winning number. Further, each time the stop switch is operated, information indicating the operated stop switch and the stop of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch are transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

Next, when all the reels are stopped, the main control means 100 performs a display determination process for determining whether or not any of the symbol combinations (dividend combinations) shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 (b) is matched. , Information on the displayed symbol combination is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 based on the result of the display determination process (step S38). When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line matches any of the symbol combinations of the small winning combination, the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning small winning combination is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. Then, the credit addition process or the hopper motor 46 is driven to perform a payout process for paying out medals (step S40). Further, at the start of the addition to the credit or the payout of the medal, and at the end of the addition or the payout to the credit, information indicating that fact is transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

Then, according to the current lottery state, the lottery state is based on the type of winning combination, whether the 1BB combination is won, whether the 1BB combination is won, whether the 1BB game is completed, and the like. A migration process (see FIG. 12) is performed (step S42). Further, according to the current game status number, the game status number transfer process (FIG. 13) is based on whether or not a 1BB combination has been won, whether or not the 1BB game has ended, and various lottery results related to the transfer of the game status number. Refer to) (step S44). Next, the main control means 100 performs processing such as on / off control of various signals output to the outside via the external centralized terminal board 86, and transmission control of information indicating that the game is completed to the sub control means 200. The game end check process including the above is performed (step S46).

When one game is completed by the above process, the main control means 100 returns to the game start process of step S10 again and performs a process for the next game.

<Explanation of timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the contents of the timer interrupt process executed by 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 is a display control process for various 8-segment indicators and LEDs, an operation detection process for each switch of the operation means 300 shown in FIG. 8, and a sub. Transmission processing of control commands to the control means 200, output processing of external signals to the external centralized terminal board 86, drive control processing of stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R (generation and output of various control signals, various values used as random values and timers). Various processing such as updating the counter value) is performed.

The main control means 100 starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 16 every time an interrupt request signal (generation cycle: about 2.235 milliseconds) is output from the timer counting means (timer circuit) provided by the main control means 100. .. Here, when the timer interrupt process is executed, the return address and the like of the executed process in the game progress main process of FIG. 15 are stored in the stack area. As a result, after the timer interrupt processing is completed, it is possible to start the processing from the continuation of the processing executed in the game progress main processing or the like based on the return address stored in the stack area.

When the timer interrupt process of FIG. 16 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 (power supply voltage is lower than a predetermined value) is detected based on the power supply failure detection signal (step S502). It is assumed that this power supply cutoff detection signal is output from a power supply monitoring circuit (not shown) included in the main control means 100. When the power cutoff is detected, the determination result in step 502 becomes YES, and the power cutoff process performed at the time of power cutoff is performed (step S504). In this power off processing, the value of the SP register (register storing the address of the storage area of the RWM used as the stack) is stored in the predetermined address of the RWM (for example, the stack pointer temporary storage area described above), and the power off processing is performed. A power off processing flag indicating that the operation has been performed is set, a check sum of a predetermined address range of the RWM is calculated, and a value (a complement of 2) based on the result is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RWM. In addition, access to the RWM is prohibited, and a reset signal input from the outside is put on standby.

On the other hand, if the power failure is not detected in the determination process of step S502, the determination result becomes NO, and the LED display process for controlling the display of the credit number indicator 27, the acquired number indicator 28, or the like is executed. (Step S506). Next, the main control means 100 performs a timer measurement process for updating the count value of a timer that is generally used to measure a predetermined time (step S508). In this timer measurement process, for example, the time until the game standby (the state of displaying the so-called demo screen) stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM, the minimum game time (4.1 seconds), and various sensors detect it. Subtract the time spent. The minimum game time is a time set after the start switch 36 is operated in a situation where a predetermined number of medals are bet, and "1835" is stored in the RWM as a time value. Then, until "0" is stored in the storage area of the RWM, even if the start switch 36 for starting the next game is operated, the rotation start control for starting the rotation of the reel is not executed. It has become.

Further, as the detection time of various sensors, a timer value and a medal for measuring the medal passing time for determining whether or not the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 is retained (medal clogging) in the selector are used. There is a medal passing time, etc. for determining whether or not it has stayed in the hopper. In addition, if a small winning combination wins when the number of credits has reached the upper limit (50 cards), the number of payouts corresponding to the small winning combination will be paid out from the hopper, but at this time, whether or not medals have been paid out. There is a medal unpaid time etc. to judge whether.

Next, the main control means 100 performs an input port reading process of reading various signals from the outside input to the input port and saving them at predetermined addresses of the RWM (step S510), and rotates the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. In order to control each of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, and 42R, a reel drive management process is performed (step S512). Then, when the reel drive management process is performed on all the stepping motors (steps S514, YES), the main control means 100 sets the display data of various indicators and each stepping motor based on the data stored in the RWM. Port output processing for outputting control signals, blocker drive signals, hopper motor drive signals, etc. for 42L, 42C, 42R from the output port is executed (step S516).

Next, the main control means 100 transmits the control command saved 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 via the external centralized terminal board 86 (step S520), the signal is stored in a predetermined address (stack area) of the RWM by the initial process of step S500. A return process for restoring the values of various registers and the like is performed (step S522), and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 16 is completed.

<< Explanation of control processing in the sub-control means >>
(Explanation of menu screen)
The sub-control means 200 provides various information about the game to the player in addition to the process related to the control of the effect, and allows the player to customize the content of the effect. Customization related to the provision of information and the production is performed via the menu screen shown in FIG. The menu screen MP shown in this figure can be operated in the title display area TD in which the title of the screen being displayed is displayed, the information display area INF in which information to be provided to the player is displayed, and the screen being displayed. It is composed of a button (specifically, a selection switch 38 and a decision switch 39) and a switch function display area SF on which the function is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 17A, when the menu screen MP is displayed on the image display device 70, the title “menu screen” is displayed in the title display area TD. Further, in the information display area INF, a plurality of selection item SIs that can be selected by the player by operating the selection switch 38 and the determination switch 39, and explanations regarding the functions of the selected selection item SIs are displayed. Explanation column EX is displayed. Further, in the switch function display area SF, the selection item SI can be selected by operating the up / down / left / right switches of the selection switch 38, and the selected selection item SI can be selected by operating the determination switch 39. It is displayed that the function is executed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, among the icons schematically showing the selection switch 38 and the determination switch 39 shown in FIG. 1, the portion corresponding to the selection switch 38 is displayed in white. By displaying the word "select with" next to it, it is shown that the selection item SI can be selected by operating the selection switch 38. In addition, the function of the selection item SI selected by the player is executed by displaying the word "determine with" next to the icon A2 in which the part corresponding to the determination switch 39 of the displayed icons is displayed in white. Indicates that the determination switch 39 should be operated.

In FIG. 17A, among the selection item SIs displayed in the information display area INF, those shown in white are selected, and those shown in hatching are not selected. Shown. Here, in the figure, the position represented by white is also referred to as a “selected position”. The initial position INI of the selection position when the menu screen is displayed is the top position in the center column of the selection item SI, and the selection item SI in the initial position value INI at this time is "password input". "It has become. In this state, when the player operates the up / down switch of the selection switch 38, the selection item SI scrolls up / down according to the operated switch. Here, in FIG. 17A, in the column in which the selection item SI of "password input" is displayed, other selection items of "my counter", "two-dimensional code display", and "dividend table" are displayed. Although only SI is shown, in addition to these, there are also selection item SIs such as "data clear" and "character custom". In the present embodiment, as the initial state of the menu screen, the initial position value INI is set to the selection item SI of "password input", but instead, the state in which none of the selection item SI is selected is set on the menu screen. It may be in the initial state.

Then, by operating the up / down switch of the selection switch 38, "password input", "my counter", "two-dimensional code display", and "dividend table" remain unchanged at the selection position (white position in the figure). , "Data clear" and "Character custom", the seven selection item SIs scroll in a vertical direction. Specifically, when the lower switch of the selection switch 38 is operated once in the state of FIG. 17A, the selection item SI of the "dividend table" located at the bottom is not displayed, and "password input" is performed. , "My counter" and "two-dimensional code display" selection item SI shifts to the lower display position one by one. Then, the selection item SI of "character custom" is displayed at the selection position.

Further, in the state of FIG. 17A, when the upper switch of the selection switch 38 is operated three times, the selection item SI of the "dividend table" at the bottom display position shifts to the selection position, and " Below the selection item SI of the "dividend table", the selection item SIs of "data clear", "character custom", and "password input" are displayed in order from the top (see FIG. 17 (c)).

Next, when the left switch of the selection switch 38 is operated in the state of FIG. 17A, the selection position moves to the selection item SI of "member registration". After that, each time the up switch or the down switch of the selection switch 38 is operated, the selection position is alternately moved to the display position of the selection item SI of "volume setting" or "member registration". Furthermore, if the right switch of the selection switch 38 is operated while the selection position is in the display position of either "volume setting" or "member registration", the selection position returns to the initial position value INI and the left switch is changed. When operated, the selection position moves to the selection item SI whose selection position is "end".

Further, when the right switch of the selection switch 38 is operated in the state of FIG. 17A, the selection position moves to the selection item SI whose selection position is “end”. Then, when the left switch of the selection switch 38 is operated while the selection position is in the display position of the selection item SI of "end", the selection position returns to the initial position value INI, and when the right switch is operated, The selection position moves to the selection item SI of "member registration".

(Explanation of selected items on the menu screen)
If the determination switch 39 is operated while any of the various selection item SIs described above is selected, the function of the selected selection item SI is executed. For example, when "password input" is selected, the menu screen displayed on the image display device 70 is switched to the password input screen, and the password can be input. The password to be entered is issued from a predetermined server accessible from the player's information terminal via the Internet and displayed on the accessed information terminal. This password includes information such as the total number of games played by the player and the content of the effect customized by the player on the information terminal (for example, the voice of the push order navigation).

If the determination switch 39 is operated while "My Counter" is selected, the two-dimensional code is displayed on the image display device 70. When this two-dimensional code is read by the player's information terminal to access a predetermined site, the game history from the time the password is entered to the present time is displayed on the screen of the information terminal. When the enter switch 39 is operated while "two-dimensional code display" is selected, if the game is played by entering the password, the game history information related to the games played so far is included. The dimension code is displayed on the image display device 70. When this two-dimensional code is read by the player's information terminal and the predetermined site is accessed via the Internet, the game history information included in the two-dimensional code is saved in the server of the accessed site, and at the same time. The game history is displayed on the screen of the information terminal.

When the decision switch 39 is operated while the "payout table" is selected, the menu screen displayed on the image display device 70 is displayed as a combination of symbols of a bonus combination, a small combination, and a replay combination (that is, FIG. 5). -Switches to the payout table screen that displays each symbol combination shown in FIG. 7B) and the privilege corresponding to each symbol combination. Since the number of symbol combinations is large, if it cannot be displayed on one screen, it may be displayed over a plurality of screens. When displaying over a plurality of screens, it is preferable that each screen can be switched by operating the selection switch 38. Further, in the "dividend table", a symbol combination such as a so-called "chance eye" or "reach eye", a symbol combination of pattern A and pattern B shown in FIG. 7 (c), and the like may be displayed.

If the enter switch 39 is operated while "Clear data" is selected, the game history information (stored in the RWM of the sub-control means 200) related to the game played after the password is entered is deleted. .. When the decision switch 39 is operated while "Character Custom" is selected, the two-dimensional code is displayed on the image display device 70, the two-dimensional code is read by the player's information terminal, and the two-dimensional code is read via the Internet. When the predetermined site is accessed, a customization screen for customizing the effect is displayed on the screen of the information terminal. When the player customizes the effect to the desired content on the displayed customization screen, a password reflecting the content is displayed on the screen of the information terminal, and when the password is input to the slot machine 10, the player enters the password during the game. A customized production will be executed. If the decision switch 39 is operated while "Character Custom" is selected, the customization screen is displayed on the image display device 70, and the player customizes the effect to the desired content on the displayed customization screen. , A player-customized rendition may be performed during the game.

When the decision switch 39 is operated while "member registration" is selected, the image display device 70 has a two-dimensional code including the URL of a predetermined server on the Internet (however, information such as game history is not included). Is displayed. When the displayed two-dimensional code is read by the player's information terminal and the predetermined site is accessed via the Internet, a screen for registering as a member is displayed on the screen of the information terminal. After registering as a member, a new password will be sent to the accessed information terminal. When the determination switch 39 is operated while "volume setting" is selected, the image display device 70 displays a screen for allowing the player to adjust the volume of the effect sound output from the slot machine 10. Is displayed. Then, when the determination switch 39 is operated while "End" is selected, the screen of the image display device 70 is switched from the menu screen to the game standby screen.

(Explanation of control processing)
Next, the program start process executed by the sub-control means 200 to control the effect and the above-mentioned menu screen and the like will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 18 and 19.

First, the sub-control means 200 reads the control command received from the main control means 100 from the command buffer, and performs a process (main loop process) based on the read control command (step Ss10). As the content of the main loop processing, for example, the content of the effect is determined based on the information such as the lottery state, the game state number, and the effect group number transmitted from the main control means 100, or based on the above-mentioned setting value display start command. Then, the transition process to the administrator mode described later is performed.

Next, the sub-control means 200 determines whether or not 16 milliseconds have elapsed since the process of step Ss10 was first started (step Ss12). If 16 milliseconds have not passed, the determination result in step Ss12 becomes NO, the process proceeds to step Ss10 again, the control command stored in the command buffer is read, and the main loop processing based on the control command is performed. .. In this way, the main loop processing of step Ss10 is repeated until 16 milliseconds elapses, and when 16 milliseconds elapses, the determination result of step Ss12 becomes YES, and the error generated in the main loop processing of step Ss10 occurs. It is determined whether or not a control command indicating the type of is received (that is, whether or not an error is occurring) (step Ss14).

Then, if an error is occurring, the determination result in step Ss14 becomes YES, and the ST value stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM provided in the sub-control means 200 is updated to 0 (step Ss16). A new timekeeping of 16 milliseconds is started and the process returns to step Ss10. As described above, in the present embodiment, the state in which the front door 14 is open is treated as an error. Therefore, when the main control means 100 detects the opening of the front door 14, a control command indicating that a door opening error has occurred is transmitted to the sub control means 200, but the open / closed state of the front door 14 is determined by the sub control means. The 200 may monitor and the sub-control means 200 may detect the opening of the front door 14. By monitoring with the sub control means 200, there is an advantage that it is not necessary for the main control means 100 to prepare a control program for that amount. Incidentally, when monitoring with the sub-control control 200, even if the front door 14 is open, the progress of the game is not stopped, so opening the front door 14 is not called an error. Even if it is not an error, it is not preferable that the front door 14 is open. Therefore, the image display device 70 or the like may notify that the front door 14 is open, and since it is not an error, the front door 14 may be notified. It is not necessary to notify even if 14 is open.

Here, the sub-control means 200 manages the display state of various information performed via the menu screen shown in FIG. 17 by the above-mentioned ST value. Specifically, when the ST value is "0", "information display prohibited" (a state in which various information should not be displayed on the image display device 70 (even if the decision switch 39 is operated, the menu screen is displayed). (Don't do)), "1" means "Preparing to display information" (Preparing to display various information on the image display device 70 (However, even if the decision switch 39 is operated, the menu is displayed. (The screen is not displayed)), when it is "2", "Information can be displayed" (The state where various information can be displayed on the image display device 70 (If the decision switch 39 is operated, the menu screen is displayed in principle. When it is "3", it means that "information screen is being displayed" (a state in which various information including a menu screen is displayed on the image display device 70).

In the determination process of step Ss14, if no error has occurred, the determination result is NO, and the sub-control means 200 determines whether or not the wait timer is timing (step Ss18). This wait timer is a timer in which the time is set and the time is started when the menu screen is in a displayable state (ST = 2) or the like.

In the determination process of step Ss18, if the wait timer is clocking, the determination result is YES, and the sub-control means 200 subtracts 1 from the value set in the wait timer (step Ss20), and steps Ss18. Return to the processing of Ss10. As a result, the time counting time of the wait timer becomes T × 16 milliseconds (T is a value set in the weight timer at the start of timing).

In the determination process of step Ss18, if the wait timer is not timing, the determination result is NO, and the sub-control means 200 has an ST value of 0 (information display prohibited) or 1 (information display is being prepared). It is determined whether or not (step Ss22). When the value of ST is 0 or 1, the determination result is YES, and the sub-control means 200 determines whether or not the slot machine 10 is in a state where the menu screen can be displayed (step Ss24). .. Here, as an example of "a state in which the menu screen can be displayed", when the game ends without the medal being paid out (when the re-game combination wins and the game ends, etc.), and the small combination Is when the prize is won and the medal payout is completed. In addition, when the medal is bet, it may not be in the "state where the menu screen can be displayed", or even when the medal is bet, it is in the "state where the menu screen can be displayed". There may be. Further, when the re-game combination wins a prize, the "menu screen can be displayed" may not be reached until the next re-game is completed. In addition, it is an example of "a state in which the menu screen can be displayed" even when the display of the menu screen is finished. When the menu screen can be displayed, the determination result in step Ss24 is YES. For example, when the game standby screen is displayed on the image display device 70, the above-mentioned menu screen can be displayed, so that the determination result in step Ss24 is YES.

When the determination result in step Ss24 becomes YES, the sub-control means 200 updates the ST value to 2 (information can be displayed) (step Ss26), sets the wait timer to the value of 187 (decimal system) (step Ss28). , Return to the process of step Ss10. As a result, the wait timer starts counting 2.992 seconds (about 3 seconds). On the other hand, when the determination result in step Ss22 or Ss24 is NO, the sub-control means 200 determines whether or not the ST value is 2 (information can be displayed) by the sub-control means 200 (the sub-control means 200 can display information). Step Ss30).

If the value of ST is 2, the determination result in step Ss30 is YES, and the sub-control means 200 determines whether or not the determination switch 39 has been operated by the player (step Ss32). For example, when the rise of the ON signal of the determination switch 39 input to the sub-control means 200 is detected, the determination result in step Ss32 becomes YES. If the determination result of step Ss32 is NO, the process returns to the process of step Ss10, and if the determination result of step Ss32 is YES, the menu screen shown in FIG. 17A is displayed on the image display device 70. At the same time as displaying, a voice (for example, "It's a menu screen") or BGM for notifying the player that the menu screen has been displayed is generated (step Ss34). It should be noted that only the menu screen may be displayed so that no voice or BGM is generated.

Specifically, the type of screen to be displayed on the image display device 70 from the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230 of the sub-control board 202 shown in FIG. 8 to the sub-control command transmission / reception means 240 of the image control board 230 ( Here, a sub-control command indicating the selection item SI at the selection position in the menu screen) and the screen to be displayed is transmitted. Information on the screen type to be displayed and the selected position may be collectively transmitted in one sub-control command, or may be transmitted by individual sub-control commands. As a result, the image control board 230 displays the menu screen on the image display device 70 according to the received sub-control command. Then, when the menu screen is displayed on the image display device 70, the ST value is then updated to 3 (during information display) (step Ss36), and the process returns to the process of step Ss10.

In the determination process of step Ss30, if the ST value is not 2, the determination result becomes NO, and the sub-control means 200 determines whether or not the ST value is 3 (information is being displayed) (step). Ss38). If the value of ST is not 3, the determination result of step Ss38 becomes NO, and the process returns to the process of step Ss10. On the other hand, when the value of ST is 3, the determination result in step Ss38 becomes YES, and the process proceeds to the determination process in step Ss40 in FIG.

(Processing when the enter switch is operated while displaying information)
In the determination process of step Ss40, the sub-control means 200 determines whether or not the determination switch 39 has been operated by the player. When the determination result in step Ss40 is YES, the sub-control means 200 determines whether or not the menu screen shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the image display device 70 (step Ss42). When the menu screen is displayed, the determination result in step Ss42 is YES, and the sub-control means 200 is shown in white on the current selection position in the menu screen (in other words, in the menu screen of FIG. 17A). It is determined whether or not the selection item SI type) is the position of the “end” selection item SI (step Ss44).

If the selected position is not in the “end” position, the determination result in step Ss44 becomes NO, and the sub-control means 200 displays the screen corresponding to the selected item SI, which is the selected position, on the image display device 70. Display (step Ss46). For example, if the selection position is at the position of the selection item SI of "My Counter" or "Two-dimensional code display", the two-dimensional code suitable for each selection item SI is displayed and the selection item SI of "Dividend table" is displayed. If it is in the position of, the screen of the dividend table is displayed. Next, the sub-control means 200 stores the current selection position (selection item SI at the selection position) on the menu screen in the RWM (step Ss48), and shifts to the process of step Ss10 in FIG. The current selected position may be stored in a register or the like, and when switching from the menu screen to another screen, it may be stored in the RWM instead of being stored in the RWM. In this case, each time the selection switch 38 is operated, the selection position stored in the RWM is changed. Therefore, when switching to another screen, the selection position at that time may be retained. It will be.

In the determination process of step Ss44, if the selection position is the position of the selection item SI of "end", the determination result becomes YES, and the sub-control means 200 ends the display of the menu screen on the image display device 70 ( Step Ss50). Specifically, the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230 of the sub-control board 202 shown in FIG. 8 sends a sub-control command to the sub-control command transmission / reception means 240 of the image control board 230 to end the display of the menu screen. To send. As a result, the image control board 230 switches the menu screen displayed on the image display device 70 to the game standby screen according to the received sub-control command. Then, the sub-control means 200 updates the ST value to 1 (preparing for information display) (step Ss52), and shifts to the process of step Ss10 in FIG. note that. At this time, the current selected position stored in the RWM is cleared (the initial selected position (“password input”) is stored).

When the determination result in step Ss40 is YES (the determination switch 39 is operated) and the menu screen is not displayed on the image display device 70 (steps Ss42, NO), the sub-control means 200 has an image. It is determined whether or not the screen of the payout table is displayed on the display device 70 (step Ss54). When the screen of the payout table is not displayed, the determination result of step Ss54 is NO, and whether or not the sub-control means 200 satisfies the display end condition of the screen displayed on the image display device 70. Is determined (step Ss56). For example, if a plurality of selection item SIs are included in the displayed screen and the determination switch 39 is operated while the selection item SI for returning to the menu screen is selected, step Ss56 is performed. The judgment result is YES. Alternatively, if the display end condition of the screen being displayed is the operation of the determination switch 39 as in the display end condition of the screen of the payout table, the determination result in step Ss56 is YES.

In the determination process of step Ss56, when the screen display end condition is not satisfied, the determination result becomes NO, and the sub-control means 200 performs the process according to the display screen (step Ss58). Specifically, on the displayed screen, a process for fulfilling the function of the selected selection item SI is performed. For example, in the displayed screen (two-dimensional code display screen), there are a plurality of selection item SIs (YES, NO) asking whether the two-dimensional code may be displayed, and the selection item SI of YES among them. When is selected, the sub-control means 200 generates a two-dimensional code including information on the game history performed after the password is input and displays it on the image display device 70. Then, when the process of step Ss58 is performed, the sub-control means 200 returns to the process of step Ss10 of FIG.

If the screen of the payout table is displayed on the image display device 70 in the determination process of step Ss54, or if the display end condition of the screen being displayed is satisfied in the determination process of step Ss56, each determination is made. The result is YES, and the sub-control means 200 ends the display of the screen being displayed (step Ss60). Then, the menu screen shown in FIG. 17 is displayed again on the image display device 70 (step Ss62). At this time, the sub-control means 200 reads out the selection position stored in the RWM in the process of step Ss48, and sends a sub-control command indicating the selection item SI at the read selection position. As a result, the selected position when moving from the menu screen to another screen is reproduced.

Next, the sub-control means 200 sets a value of 62 (decimal system) in the wait timer (step Ss64). As a result, the wait timer starts counting 0.992 seconds (about 1 second). Then, when the process of step Ss64 is performed, the sub-control means 200 returns to the process of step Ss10.

(Processing when the selection switch is operated while displaying information)
In the determination process of step Ss40 described above, if the determination switch 39 is not operated, the determination result is NO, and the sub-control means 200 determines whether or not any of the up / down / left / right switches constituting the selection switch 38 has been operated. Is determined (step Ss66). When any of the switches is operated, the determination result in step Ss66 becomes YES, and the sub-control means 200 determines whether or not the operated switch is valid (step Ss68).

Here, which of the up / down / left / right switches of the selection switch 38 is effective is predetermined according to the type of screen displayed on the image display device 70. For example, when the menu screen is displayed, all the up / down / left / right switches of the selection switch 38 are set to be valid. Further, as will be described later, when the payout table is displayed, the left / right switch of the selection switch 38 is set to be valid, but the up / down switch is set to be invalid.

In the determination process of step Ss68, if the operated selection switch 38 is valid, the determination result becomes YES, and the display process according to the operated switch is performed on the displayed screen (step Ss70). For example, when the menu screen is displayed on the image display device 70, the selection position (selection item SI at the selection position) in the screen is moved according to the direction of the operated switch. Specifically, the selection item at the selection position in the screen to be displayed from the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230 of the sub-control board 202 shown in FIG. 8 to the sub-control command transmission / reception means 240 of the image control board 230. A sub-control command indicating the SI is transmitted.

As a result, the image control board 230 displays, for example, the selection item SI at the position indicated by the received sub-control command in the screen displayed on the image display device 70 in white, and the selection item SI is displayed in white until then. The SI is displayed in a hatched state (see FIG. 17). Specifically, the display of each selection item SI is scrolled up and down according to the operated switch.

Then, when the process of step Ss70 is performed, the sub-control means 200 returns to the process of step Ss10 of FIG. If the selection switch 38 is not operated in the determination process of step Ss66, or if the operated selection switch 38 is invalid in the determination process of step Ss68, the process of step Ss10 in FIG. 18 is immediately performed. Move to. The processes of steps Ss46 and steps Ss60 and Ss62 described above correspond to the display switching means.

In the above-mentioned program start process, for example, when the menu screen is displayed on the image display device 70 in the state shown in FIG. 17A, the player operates the upper switch or the lower switch of the selection switch 38. , The determination results of steps Ss66 and Ss68 in FIG. 19 are both YES, and by the processing of step Ss70, in the center column of the selection item SI displayed on the menu screen, the display of each selection item SI is operated according to the switch operated. Scroll up or down. Then, when the selection item SI of the “dividend table” moves to the selection position (see FIG. 17C), when the determination switch 39 is operated, the determination results of steps Ss40 and Ss42 in FIG. 19 are both YES. The determination result in step Ss44 becomes NO, and the process of step Ss46 displays the screen of the dividend table shown in FIG. 20 on the image display device 70.

As shown in FIG. 20 (a), on the screen DS of the payout table, the characters "payout table" are displayed in the title display area TD, and the information display area INF is a combination of symbols in which each privilege is given to the player. (The symbol combination shown in FIGS. 5 to 7) is displayed. Here, in FIG. 20 (a), the symbol combination of 1BB (blue 7-blue 7-blue 7) shown in FIG. 7 (b) and the winning 22 (bell-bell) shown in FIG. 7 (a) are shown. -Bell), Win 20 and Win 23 (Watermelon-Bell-Watermelon / Replay), Win 21 (Watermelon Bar / Upper Half Circle / Red 7 / Blue 7-Bell), Win 01 (Replay-Bell-Watermelon), Win 19 (upper half circle-ANY-ANY) symbol combination and the number of payouts at the time of winning are shown.

Further, in the present embodiment, due to the large number of symbol combinations to be displayed, the display size of the symbol combinations is made as large as possible by displaying the payout table screen by dividing it into three screens. It is possible to display all the symbol combinations on one screen by reducing the size of the symbol combinations displayed on the screen, but in such a case, the symbol combinations displayed by the player can be displayed. This is because it becomes difficult to identify. In the screen DS of the dividend table of FIG. 20 (a), the number "1/3" (see the arrow A of FIG. 20 (a)) is displayed in the lower right corner of the information display area INF, so that the three screens are displayed. Indicates that the first screen is displayed. Further, when the second screen is displayed, "2/3" is displayed, and when the third screen is displayed, "3/3" is displayed.

In the screen DS of the payout table shown in FIG. 20 (a), the screen (page) can be switched by operating the right switch or the left switch of the selection switch 38. Further, when the decision switch 39 is operated, the display of the screen DS of the payout table is terminated and the menu screen MP is displayed. In order to show this to the player, in the switch function display area SF, among the icons schematically representing the selection switch 38 and the determination switch 39, the parts corresponding to the left and right switches of the selection switch 38 are displayed in white. The icon A1 is displayed, and the word "page switching with" is displayed next to it. In addition, the wording "to the menu screen with" is displayed next to the icon A2 in which the portion of the displayed icon corresponding to the determination switch 39 is displayed in white.

In this way, by displaying the enabled switch among the selection switches 38 composed of the plurality of switches, the player can avoid the operation of the disabled switch, so that the game can be played. It is possible to improve personal convenience. Here, the selection switch 38 corresponds to the input means and the selection means, the information display area INF corresponds to the game information display means, and the switch function display area SF corresponds to the operation information display means.

As a result, when the player operates the left and right switches of the selection switch 38 while the screen DS of the payout table is displayed, steps Ss40, NO → Ss66, YES → Ss68, YES are obtained in the flowchart of FIG. The screen of the dividend table is switched by the processing of Ss70. Here, when the right switch of the selection switch 38 is operated, the screen of the payout table is switched in the order of 1/3 → 2/3 → 3/3 → 1/3 → ……, and when the left switch is operated, , It is assumed that the screen of the dividend table is switched as 1/3 → 3/3 → 2/3 → 1/3 → ……. Therefore, for example, among the icons A1 displayed in the switch function display area SF, the "+" symbol is displayed in the portion corresponding to the right switch, and the "-" symbol is displayed in the portion corresponding to the left switch. Alternatively, the display colors of the right switch and the left switch may be different. The order of switching may be the same regardless of whether the right switch is operated or the left switch is operated.

In the example shown in FIG. 20, of the selection switches 38, only the left and right switches are enabled, but the up and down switches may also be enabled. In this case, when the upper switch is operated, the operation is the same as when the right switch is operated, and when the lower switch is operated, the operation is the same as when the left switch is operated. You may. Further, even in this case, as shown in FIG. 20A, only the left and right switches are outlined (in other words, the left and right switches are outlined) so that the switching order can be easily understood from the display of the icon A1 in the switch function display area SF. It may be a display mode indicating that it is effective), or all the switches of the selection switch 38 may be displayed in white so as not to give a misunderstanding.

Further, the same operation may be performed regardless of which of the up / down / left / right switches of the selection switch 38 is operated. For example, regardless of which of the up / down / left / right switches is operated, the payout table screen is switched in the order of 1/3 → 2/3 → 3/3 → 1/3 → …… each time it is operated. good. On the contrary, when the left switch is operated, the first screen is displayed, when the upper switch is operated, the second screen is displayed, and when the right switch is operated, the third screen is displayed. May be displayed, and the screens to be displayed on each switch may be associated with each other. In this case, for example, in the icon A1 displayed in the switch function display area SF, the number "1" is assigned to the location corresponding to the left switch, the number "2" is assigned to the location corresponding to the middle switch, and the right switch is used. By displaying the number "3" in the corresponding place, the number of the screen associated with each switch may be displayed.

Further, when the player operates the determination switch 39 while the screen DS of the payout table is displayed, steps Ss40, YES → Ss42, NO → Ss54, YES are obtained in the flowchart of FIG. 19, and steps Ss60 and Ss62 are performed. By the processing, the display of the image display device 70 is switched from the screen DS of the payout table to the menu screen MP. At this time, as described above, in the process of step Ss62, when the menu screen MP is displayed, the selected position on the menu screen MP immediately before shifting to the screen DS of the payout table is read and reproduced. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 21A, when the payout table screen DS returns to the menu screen MP, the selection position on the menu screen MP is located in the center column of the selection item SI and at the selection position. The displayed selection item SI is a "dividend table".

Here, in the present embodiment, if the determination switch 39 is operated while the screen DS of the payout table is displayed, the display returns to the menu screen MP. Therefore, for example, if the player mistakenly operates the determination switch 39 twice in quick succession while the selection item SI of the "payout table" is selected on the menu screen MP, the contents of the payout table are sufficiently satisfied. It will return to the menu screen MP again without being able to confirm. In particular, in the slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 1, since the selection switch 38 is provided so as to surround the determination switch 39, the player operates the selection switch 38 after operating the determination switch 39. Even if you think you did, it is quite possible that you will operate the decision switch 39 twice in quick succession. Further, even if the arrangement of the selection switch 38 and the determination switch 39 is not as shown in FIG. 1, the same thing can occur when the arrangements of both switches are close to each other.

However, the selection position on the menu screen MP displayed again maintains the selection item SI of the "dividend table" without returning to the selection item SI of the "password input" which is the initial selection item. Therefore, when the screen of the dividend table is to be displayed again, it is not necessary to operate the selection switch 38 to reselect the selection item SI of the “dividend table”, so that the convenience of the operation can be improved.

On the other hand, for example, when the power of the slot machine 10 is cut off while the screen of the payout table is displayed, as shown in FIG. 21B, the menu screen is displayed after the power is turned on again. When the MP is displayed, the selected position returns to the initial position value INI (selection item SI of "password input"). This is because the RWM of the sub-control means 200 is a volatile memory, and when the power is cut off, the information about the selected position stored in the RWM is lost by the process of step Ss48 in FIG. .. However, even if the RWM of the sub-control means 200 is a non-volatile memory, when the power of the slot machine 10 is cut off, the process of erasing the information regarding the selected position stored in the RWM is performed. You may. A backup power supply is connected to a part of the RWM area of the sub-control means 200, and if it is stored in that area, it will not disappear for several days even if the power supply is cut off. However, the information about the selected position is intentionally not stored in that area.

In this way, when the menu screen is displayed after the power of the slot machine 10 is turned off, returning the selected position to the initial position value INI (selection item SI of "password input") has the following advantages. be. For example, when the set value is changed by the staff of the game hall, the game information (information such as the game section, lottery status, game history, etc.) stored in the RWM of the sub-control means 200 and the selection position on the menu screen are related. The information shall be erased at the same time. In this case, when the business hours are over and the game hall staff changes the set value, and then the player displays the menu screen on the next business day, the selected position is the initial position value INI (select "password input"). Item SI). On the other hand, as described above, if the specification is such that the selected position in the menu screen is retained when the power is restored from the power cutoff, the selected position when the menu screen is first displayed after the amusement park is open. Depending on the location of, there is a risk that it will be detected whether or not the set value has been changed.

Further, for example, it is assumed that when the selection item of "End" is in the selection position on the menu screen, the business hours end and the power is cut off, and the information regarding the selection position is saved. In this case, if another player mistakenly operates the decision switch 39 twice in quick succession when displaying the menu screen the next day, the menu screen is displayed in the first operation (step Ss32 in FIG. 18). (YES) → Ss34) At this time, since the selection position is the position of the selection item SI of “End”, the game standby screen is switched to by the next operation (step Ss40 (YES) in FIG. 19 → Ss42 (YES) → Ss44 (YES) → Ss50). At this time, if the player does not recognize that the decision switch 39 has been operated twice in quick succession, the menu screen immediately shifts to the game standby screen, so that the player misunderstands that a problem may have occurred. There is a risk of giving.

Therefore, it is desirable that the selection position of the menu screen is the initial position value INI (selection item SI of "password input") from the end of the business hours of the amusement park to the start of business the next day. In the present embodiment, when the power of the slot machine 10 is cut off, the selected position when the menu screen is displayed after that becomes the initial position value INI (selection item SI of "password input"), so that the staff of the amusement park , It is not necessary to manually return the selected position to the initial position value INI (selection item SI of "password input") after the business is closed, and the work load on the staff of the amusement park can be reduced.

Of course, although the above-mentioned effect cannot be obtained, when the power is cut off, the position information of the selected position on the menu screen stored in the RWM of the sub-control means 200 is saved in, for example, an area to which the backup power supply is connected. After the power is restored, when the enter switch 39 is operated to display the menu screen, the selected position stored before the power is turned off is reproduced based on the saved position information. You may do it.

When the power of the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is turned on, the game standby screen is displayed on the image display device 70 as shown in FIG. 22 (a). At this time, the light source provided inside the determination switch 39 is blinking (unlike the selection switch 38, the light source is provided inside), whereby the player can operate the determination switch 39. Shown to be valid. When the player operates the determination switch 39 in this state, the menu screen is displayed on the image display device 70 as shown in FIG. 22 (b), and the selected position at this time is the initial position value INI (“password input””. Selection item SI). Then, when the player operates the selection switch 38 to move the selection item SI of the “dividend table” to the selection position as shown in FIG. 22 (c), and then operates the determination switch 39, FIG. 22 shows. As shown in (d), the screen of the payout table is displayed on the image display device 70.

Then, when the determination switch 39 is operated while the screen of the payout table is displayed, steps Ss40 (YES) → Ss42 (NO) → Ss54 (YES) in FIG. 19 are obtained, and the processing of steps Ss60 and Ss62 results in the order. The display of the image display device 70 switches from the payout table screen to the menu screen (FIG. 22 (d) → FIG. 22 (c)). At this time, as described above, the selection item SI of the "dividend table" is displayed at the selection position in the menu screen. Then, a value for measuring about 1 second is set in the wait timer in the process of step Ss64, the process returns to the process of step Ss10 of FIG. 18, and then the process of steps Ss18 and Ss20 of FIG. 18 sets the value for about 1 second. Is timed. Therefore, even if the payout table screen displayed on the image display device 70 is switched to the menu screen, the operations of the selection switch 38 and the determination switch 39 are invalidated for about 1 second.

Here, as described above, when the screen returns to the menu screen from the dividend table screen, the selection item SI of the “dividend table” is displayed at the selected position. Therefore, if the determination switch 39 is operated twice while the payout table screen is displayed, the screen returns to the payout table screen again after the menu screen is displayed. However, when the payout table screen returns to the menu screen, the operation of the determination switch 39 is invalidated for 1 second. Therefore, for example, when the payout table is displayed on the image display device 70, the player When operating the decision switch 39 to return to the menu screen, even if you accidentally operate it twice in quick succession, the second operation will be invalid and the payout table screen will be displayed again from the menu screen. Can be avoided.

The process of step Ss64 in FIG. 19 may be omitted so that the operation of the selection switch 38 is not invalidated. In this case, even immediately after the menu screen (selection screen) is displayed, when the decision switch 39 is operated, the screen (selected screen) corresponding to the selection item determined by the decision switch 39 is displayed. .. In other words, the player can immediately switch to the selected screen. In this way, when the decision switch 39 is operated, it may be invalidated only when necessary, instead of being invalidated uniformly.

Returning from the payout table screen (FIG. 22 (d)) to the menu screen (FIG. 22 (c)), the player operates the selection switch 38 to set the selection position to "end" in order to end the menu screen. When the decision switch 39 is operated by moving to SI (FIG. 22 (e)), steps Ss40 (YES) → Ss42 (YES) → Ss44 (YES) in FIG. The display switches from the menu screen to the game standby screen (FIG. 22 (f)). Then, in the process of step Ss52, the value of ST is updated to 1, and the process returns to step Ss10 in FIG.

Then, when 16 milliseconds have elapsed, the determination result in step Ss12 becomes YES, and if no error occurs, the determination result in step Ss14 becomes NO, and the wait timer does not time, so the determination result in step Ss18 is also NO. It becomes. Further, since the ST value is set to 1 by the process of step Ss52 and the game standby screen is displayed on the image display device 70 (because the menu screen can be displayed), the step. The determination results of Ss22 and Ss24 are both YES. As a result, the value of ST is updated to 2 by the process of step Ss26, the value for timing about 3 seconds is set in the wait timer in the process of step Ss28, and the process returns to the process of step Ss10.

Then, when 16 milliseconds have elapsed again, the determination result in step Ss12 becomes YES, and if no error occurs, the determination result in step Ss14 becomes NO, and the determination process in step Ss18 is performed. Here, since the time timer of about 3 seconds is set in the wait timer in step Ss28, the determination result of step Ss18 becomes YES, and thereafter, the process of step Ss20 is performed every 16 milliseconds elapses, and about 3 Seconds are timed. During this time, the operation of the determination switch 39 is invalidated.

When the wait timer clocks about 3 seconds, the determination result of step Ss18 becomes NO, and the ST value is updated to 2 by the processing of step Ss26. Therefore, step Ss18 (NO) → Ss22 (NO). → Ss30 (YES). At this time, if the determination switch 39 is operated, the determination result in step Ss32 becomes YES, and the menu screen is displayed on the image display device 70 by the processing in step Ss34.

By the above processing, if the decision switch 39 is operated while the selection item SI of "End" is selected on the menu screen, the display of the image display device 70 is switched to the game standby screen, and then the decision switch 39. Operation is disabled for about 3 seconds. Here, when the operation of the decision switch 39 is immediately enabled after switching to the game standby screen, for example, in order to end the menu screen, the selection item SI of "end" is selected (FIG. 22 (e). ) When the player operates the decision switch 39 by mistake, if the decision switch 39 is operated twice in succession, the menu screen is switched to the game standby screen, and then the screen immediately returns to the menu screen. It will end up. Moreover, when the menu screen is displayed again, the selection position will be the initial position value INI (selection item SI of "password input"), so to exit the menu screen, operate the selection switch 38. After moving the selected position to the position of the selection item SI of "End", the determination switch 39 must be operated.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even if the player mistakenly operates the decision switch 39 twice in succession when the player operates the decision switch 39 when the menu screen is closed, 2 Since the second operation (operation when the game standby screen is displayed) is invalidated, it is possible to avoid returning to the menu screen display immediately after switching from the menu screen to the game standby screen.

In the program start processing shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, even if the wait timer is configured not to measure the time for about 3 seconds (for example, the processing of steps Ss18 and Ss20 is omitted), the game waits from the menu screen. The operation of the decision switch 39 is disabled for about 32 milliseconds after switching to the screen. Specifically, after finishing the display of the menu screen in step Ss50 of FIG. 19 and displaying the game standby screen, the process returns to step Ss10, and when about 16 milliseconds have elapsed, the ST value is updated to 2 in step Ss26. NS. Then, when the process returns to step Ss10 and about 16 milliseconds elapses again, the process of step Ss22 (NO) → Ss30 (YES) → Ss32 (YES) is performed, and the menu screen is displayed on the image display device 70 by the process of step Ss34. Is displayed.

However, if the invalid period after shifting to the game standby screen is only about 32 milliseconds, there is a possibility that the menu screen will be displayed again from the game standby screen when the enter switch 39 is operated twice in quick succession. Yes (it is quite possible that the second operation is 32 milliseconds after the first operation). Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to extend the invalidation period, a wait timer process is performed to provide an invalidation period of about 3 seconds.

Next, with reference to FIG. 23, activation / invalidation control of the determination switch 39 according to the open / closed state of the front door 14 will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 23A, it is determined that a predetermined time (about 3 seconds) has elapsed after one game is completed and information can be displayed (step Ss24 (YES)). The light source inside the switch 39 blinks to notify the player that the operation of the decision switch 39 is enabled. At this time, when the player operates the determination switch 39, the menu screen is displayed on the image display device 70 (step Ss32 (YES) → Ss34) as shown in FIG. 23B, and the menu screen is displayed at this time. A voice or BGM indicating that is generated. Further, while the menu screen is being displayed, the light source inside the determination switch 39 keeps blinking while the operation is valid. It should be noted that the blinking may be continued even when the operation is invalid. This is because the operation is invalid while the menu screen is displayed for only one second at the longest.

When the menu screen is displayed (see FIG. 23 (b)) or when one game is completed and information can be displayed (see FIG. 23 (a)), the front door 14 Is released, a control command indicating that a door opening error has occurred is transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200. As a result, as shown in FIG. 23 (c), the sub-control means 200 displays the message "the door is open" on the image display device 70, disables the decision switch 39, and disables the decision switch 39 inside the decision switch 39. Turn off the light source. If it is disabled, it may keep blinking. Even when the sub-control means 200 monitors whether the front door 14 is open, it is preferable that the determination switch 39 is disabled when the front door 14 is open (in this case). Since the progress of the game is not stopped, if it interferes with the progress of the game, the message "The door is open" is not displayed on the image display device 70, and the effect is executed (display of the effect screen). Not only that, the game standby screen and the menu screen may be displayed), but it is preferable to output the voice "the door is open" from the speaker at least once (the door is open). If you do not notify that the door is open at all, it will encourage fraudulent activities, so it is preferable to provide voice notification that even staff members who are at least far away can notice).

Further, when the key switch 82b is turned on while the front door 14 is open, the mode shifts to the administrator mode, and as shown in FIG. 23D, the image display device 70 has a menu for the administrator mode. The screen (system menu) is displayed, the enter switch 39 is enabled, and the internal light source blinks. That is, when the mode shifts to the administrator mode, the operation of the determination switch 39 becomes effective even when the front door 14 is open.

In the system menu displayed on the image display device 70, four selection items of "volume adjustment mode", "game standby lamp color selection mode", "side lamp test mode", and "game data display setting mode" are displayed. ing. Then, when the selection position is moved in the vertical direction according to the operation of the up / down switch of the selection switch 38 and the determination switch 39 is operated at the position of the desired selection item, the screen shifts to the screen of the mode corresponding to the selection item. At this time, unlike the case where the determination switch 39 is operated to display the menu screen, the sub-control means 200 does not generate voice or BGM.

When the volume adjustment mode is entered, the volume of the effect sound generated during the effect can be adjusted, and when the game standby lamp color selection mode is entered, the decorative lamp 74L when the game standby screen is displayed is displayed. , 74R emission color can be selected. Further, when the side lamp test mode is entered, the blinking pattern test of the side lamps 52L and 52R is started, and when the game data display setting mode is entered, various information about the game is displayed to the player. It is possible to select whether or not.

If the key switch 82b is turned off while in the administrator mode, the message "door is open" is displayed again on the image display device 70 (the front door 14 is opened by the sub-control means 200). If it is open or monitored, it may not be displayed), and the decision switch 39 is disabled (see FIG. 23 (c)).

Here, for example, assuming that the operation of the decision switch 39 remains valid even when the front door 14 is opened, the staff of the game hall is in front of the medal storage section in order to replenish the medals while the game standby screen is being displayed. Even if the decision switch 39 is unintentionally touched (without even the person himself / herself) while the door 14 is open, there is a risk that voice or BGM will be generated along with the display of the menu screen. In this case, as for the recognition of the staff of the game hall, voice and BGM are suddenly generated, so that the staff of the game hall may be surprised or uncomfortable. Since the voice and BGM are output not only from the speakers 64R and 64L described above but also from the speakers 76R and 76L shown in FIG. 2, a loud sound is produced in the ears of the staff of the amusement park. This may cause discomfort.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the operation of the determination switch 39 is invalidated when the front door 14 is opened, the determination switch 39 is unintentionally operated with the front door 14 open. However, since no voice or BGM is generated (because the menu screen cannot be displayed), there is no risk of causing the above-mentioned discomfort to the staff of the game hall (the staff of the game hall can work with peace of mind). It can be carried out).

Further, in the present embodiment, if the key switch 82b is turned on while the front door 14 is open, the mode shifts to the administrator mode, but even when the key switch 82b is turned off, the slot machine 10 is used. A part of the administrator mode may be executed by performing a specific operation on a predetermined switch provided in. For example, if the right stop switch 27R is turned on for a predetermined time when the front door 14 is open, the transition may be limited to the "game data display setting mode" of the administrator mode. In addition, it may be a push button type switch connected to the sub control means and provided inside the housing (provided in the vicinity of the sub control means), and the push button type may be used so as not to be operated by mistake. It is preferable that there is an openable cover that covers the switch.

[Countermeasures for immersiveness]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25, a slot machine with anti-entry measures applicable to the present embodiment will be described. The word "image" used below also includes still images and moving images, except when limited.

In pachinko and pachislot machines, as a conventional countermeasure against immersiveness (a measure to reduce the number of players who play games beyond their own resources), attention is given while waiting for a game. However, most of the players who are watching the demo screen displayed on the image display device 70 while waiting for the game are not the players who are actually absorbed in the game, but the players who are about to start the game. The expected effect could not be achieved, and the number of players who played games beyond their own resources did not decrease.

It is thought that the devotion occurs as a result of the player's inability to make a calm judgment. The following timings can be mentioned as timings at which there is a high possibility that a calm judgment cannot be made.
(1) Timing at which the AT game (in this embodiment, the resurrection or ending state after the ART) ends During the AT game, many game medals are given, which makes the player feel more motivated and makes a calm judgment. It can be said that there is a high possibility that it will not be possible. In addition, it is easy to expect that the AT game is hidden (maybe the AT lottery has been won), and it is highly possible that a calm judgment cannot be made. Further, at the end of the AT game, the total number of game medals awarded during the AT game and the like are displayed on the image display device 70. At that time, if the number of game medals given during the AT game is smaller than the number of game medals corresponding to the amount of money used so far, it is easy to fall into the feeling of trying to get it back (let's win the AT lottery) and keep calm. It can be said that there is a high possibility that it will not be possible to make a judgment.

(2) Timing at which the bonus game (1BB game in this embodiment) ends During the bonus game, many game medals are given, which may increase the player's motivation and make it impossible to make a calm judgment. It can be said that it is expensive. In addition, if the number of times the bonus combination is won is large, it is easy to expect that the setting is high (for example, the set value is 5 or more), and it is highly likely that a calm judgment cannot be made. Further, at the end of the bonus game, the total number of game medals given during the bonus game and the like are displayed on the image display device 70. At that time, if the number of game medals given during the bonus game is smaller than the number of game medals corresponding to the amount of money used so far, it is easy to fall into the feeling of recovering (let's win the bonus role) and calmly. It can be said that there is a high possibility that it will not be possible to make a judgment.

Therefore, as a countermeasure against immersiveness applied to each of the above-described embodiments, a warning is given at the timing when a special game such as an AT game or a bonus game in which many game medals can be awarded ends.

FIG. 24 is an example of an end screen displayed on the image display device 70 and an image for calling attention (hereinafter, referred to as “attention image”) at the end of the special game. The end screen END is an image showing at least the total number of game medals (TOTAL XXX) and the background (including three characters in FIG. 24) given during the special game. An image showing the total number of game medals (TOTAL XXX) given during the special game may be prepared as an image separate from the image showing the background (hereinafter referred to as "background image"). In addition, the alert image ATN is an image that clearly states the message, "Be careful not to get into it. Pachislot is a play that you can enjoy moderately."

Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the size of the caution image ATN displayed on the image display device 70 at the end of the special game will be described. If the caution image ATN is too small, the player cannot recognize it, and the effect expected as a countermeasure against immersiveness cannot be exhibited. On the other hand, if it is too large, it may hinder the viewing of other images. In other words, it can be offensive to the player. Therefore, if the image display device 70 that displays the alert image ATN is less than 7 inches (in other words, if it is a small image display device), the size of the alert image ATN is 10.00 mm in length and 10.00 mm in width. It is set to 64.12 mm. If the image display device 70 that displays the alert image ATN is 7 inches or more (in other words, if it is a large image display device), the size of the alert image ATN is 30.00 mm in length and 30.00 mm in width. It is set to 192.37 mm.

[Modification example]
The following configuration may be adopted for the slot machine 10 described above.
(1) In the menu screen shown in FIG. 17, the selected selection item (display of the selection position) is shown in white, and the selection item that is not selected is shown by hatching, but the selected state is shown. The mode shown is not limited to this. For example, it may be indicated that the selected item is selected by exchanging the character color and the background color of the selected selection item. Further, it may indicate that the characters are selected by a method such as changing only the character color to another color, blinking the characters, or increasing the display size of the selected item.

(2) The menu screen may not be displayed because the medal has been inserted. Further, after inserting the medal, the menu screen may not be displayed for a predetermined time, and the menu screen may be displayed after the predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the screen may be switched to the effect screen when a medal is inserted while the menu screen is displayed, or the screen may be switched to the effect screen when the start switch 36 is operated.

(3) In the screen displayed on the image display device 70 (see FIGS. 17 and 20), the type of valid switch indicated by the icon A1 of the selection switch 38 is associated with the displayed screen (see FIG. 17 and FIG. 20). The image control board 230 simply receives a sub-control command indicating the type of screen to be displayed, and the image display device 70 displays the screen and a switch (icon A1) effective at that time). The type of screen and the type of effective switch may be changed individually. In this case, the sub-control board 202 transmits the sub-control command indicating the type of the screen to be displayed and the sub-control command indicating the effective switch on the screen to the image control board 204. As a result, when the image control board 204 displays the screen indicated by the sub-control command, the display of the icon A1 in the screen is displayed according to the sub-command indicating a valid switch.

In this configuration, for example, on the menu screen shown in FIG. 17, when the selection position is at the position of the selection item SI of "password input", the up / down / left / right switches of the selection switch 38 are effective on the sub-control board 202. A sub-control command to that effect is transmitted to the image control board 204. As a result, the image control board 204 displays the positions corresponding to the up / down / left / right switches of the selection switch 38 in white in the display of the icon A1 in the menu screen. Further, when the selection position is at the position of the selection item SI of "member registration", the sub-control board 202 transmits a sub-control command indicating that the lower switch and the right switch of the selection switch 38 are valid to the image control board 204. do. As a result, the image control board 204 displays the positions corresponding to the lower switch and the right switch of the selection switch 38 in white in the display of the icon A1 in the menu screen.

(4) In the icons A1 and A2 shown in FIGS. 17 (b) and 20 (b), the effective switch is displayed in white (lit), but it may be indicated by blinking that it is effective. ..

(5) In the menu screen shown in FIG. 17 and the payout table screen shown in FIG. 20, the information display area INF and the switch function display area SF are provided in the screen of the image display device 70, but the switch is displayed in the screen. Instead of providing the function display area SF, a display device (hereinafter, referred to as “switch function display device”) indicating the enabled / disabled state of the selection switch 38 and the determination switch 39 may be separately provided. In this case, it is desirable that the switch function display device is an existing display device provided as an effect means different from the image display device 70.

(6) Game information display means for displaying information about the game, and
An input means composed of multiple operation units and
Among the plurality of operation units, a display switching means for switching the information displayed on the game information display means according to an operation on the activated operation unit, and a display switching means.
An operation information display means for displaying an activated operation unit among the plurality of operation units, and an operation information display means.
May be provided.
Further, the operation information display means may be provided at least separately from the input means.

In the conventional slot machine, for example, as in the slot machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-135540, when the effect switch provided on the housing is pressed and held (operation for 2 seconds or more), the housing is used. There is a liquid crystal display device at the top that displays a payout table (a combination of symbols aligned with the winning line at the time of winning). Further, the slot machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-195431 is provided with a menu key having a cross key and an enter key, and a password including information such as a player's member ID is used with the menu key. Can be input to the slot machine. As a result, the game history after the password is entered can be stored, and the game history information can be provided to the player who has entered the password.

By the way, when the payout table is displayed on the liquid crystal display device as in the slot machine of JP2012-135540, if the number of symbol combinations related to winning is large, it is necessary to fit all the symbol combinations on one screen. It becomes necessary to reduce the size of the symbol combination to be displayed. However, if the display size of the symbol combination is made too small, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the symbol combination, so that the number of symbol combinations that can be stored on one screen is naturally limited.

Therefore, when the number of symbol combinations related to winning is large, the payout table is divided into a plurality of screens (pages) and displayed, and the size of the symbol combinations displayed on each screen is made as large as possible. It is conceivable to switch the screen of the payout table displayed by the cross key provided in the slot machine of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. -195431.

However, since the cross key has four operation directions, the player does not know in which direction the payout table screen can be switched, and actually operates in each direction to check the screen switching. There is a need. For this reason, the operation related to the screen display of the payout table is difficult to understand, which causes trouble for the user.

Therefore, in order to make the operation for obtaining desired information easy to understand, it is conceivable to adopt the configuration (6) described above.

With such a configuration, when the player switches the information about the game displayed on the game information display means, which of the plurality of operation units constituting the input means is effective. It is displayed on the operation information display means. Therefore, when the player operates the operation unit of the input means in order to obtain the desired information, the player can easily recognize the enabled operation unit and operates the disabled operation unit. It is possible to reduce the risk of causing troublesomeness. Further, when the operation information display means is provided separately from the input means, the existing input means conventionally provided in the slot machine can be used as it is.

(7) Game information display means for displaying information about the game, and
An input means composed of multiple operation units and
A display switching means for switching the information displayed on the game information display means regardless of which of the plurality of operation units is operated.
May be provided.

In the conventional slot machine, for example, as in the slot machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-135540, when the effect switch provided on the housing is pressed and held (operation for 2 seconds or more), the upper part of the housing is pressed. Some liquid crystal displays display a payout table (a combination of symbols aligned with the winning line at the time of winning). Further, the slot machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-195431 is provided with a menu key having a cross key and an enter key, and a password including information such as a player's member ID is used with the menu key. Can be input to the slot machine. As a result, the slot machine of JP-A-2009-195431 can store the game history after the password is entered and provide the game history information to the player who has entered the password. There is.

By the way, when the payout table is displayed on the liquid crystal display device as in the slot machine of the publication No. 2012-135540, if the number of symbol combinations related to the winning is large, it is displayed in order to fit all the symbol combinations on one screen. It becomes necessary to reduce the size of the symbol combination. However, if the display size of the symbol combination is made too small, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the symbol combination, so that the number of symbol combinations that can be stored on one screen is naturally limited.

Therefore, when the number of symbol combinations related to winning is large, the payout table is divided into a plurality of screens (pages) and displayed, and the size of the symbol combinations displayed on each screen is made as large as possible. It is conceivable to switch the screen of the payout table displayed by the cross key provided in the slot machine of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. -195431.

Generally, the cross key can be operated in a plurality of directions (for example, four directions of up, down, left, and right), and it is possible to identify in which direction the cross key is operated in the slot machine. Therefore, for example, if the screen of the payout table is switched only when the cross key is operated in a specific direction, the operation direction in which the screen is switched and the operation direction in which the screen is not switched are mixed in the cross key. Therefore, since the player must consciously operate the cross key in the direction in which the screen is switched, it cannot be said that the operability for switching the screen is good.

Therefore, in order to improve the operability of the operation performed to obtain the desired information, it is conceivable to adopt the configuration (7) described above.

With such a configuration, the information displayed on the game information display means is switched regardless of which of the plurality of operation units constituting the input means is operated. Therefore, the player does not have to consciously operate a specific operation unit, so that the operability can be improved.

(8) A display means for displaying a selection screen including a plurality of options, and
A selection means for selecting any one of the options in the selection screen, and
A display switching means for switching from a selection screen displayed on the display means to a selected screen displaying information corresponding to the options selected by the selection means in response to an operation from the outside.
With
The display switching means
When the display of the display means is switched from the selected screen to the selected screen in response to an operation from the outside, the selection screen in a state in which the option corresponding to the selected screen is selected may be displayed.

Some conventional slot machines, such as the slot machines described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-195431, include a cross key and an enter key, and a menu screen including a plurality of menus is displayed on the image display device. If you operate the cross key while it is set, the cursor in the menu screen will move according to the operation of the cross key. Then, when the enter key is operated with the cursor moved to the desired menu position, the screen is switched to the screen corresponding to the menu at the cursor position (menu selected by the player). Also, if the enter key is operated while the screen corresponding to the selected menu is displayed, the display switches to the menu screen again.

In the slot machine of JP-A-2009-195431, when returning to the menu screen from the screen corresponding to the selected menu (hereinafter, referred to as "selection screen" in this section), for example, the position of the cursor in the menu screen. Has returned to its initial position (the position of the cursor before the crosshairs were operated when the menu screen was displayed). In this case, in order to display the selection screen again after returning to the menu screen from the selection screen, it is necessary to operate the cross key again to move the cursor to the desired menu position.

Therefore, if the player unintentionally operates the enter key twice while the cursor is moved to the desired menu position on the menu screen, the menu will be displayed again immediately after the menu screen is switched to the selection screen. The screen will be displayed. At this time, the position of the cursor displayed on the menu screen has returned to the initial position, so when the selection screen is displayed again, the player operates the cross key again to move the cursor to the desired menu position. I had to.

Therefore, when the desired information cannot be obtained because the player has unintentionally performed an operation different from the original operation, it is possible to avoid complicating the operation for obtaining the desired information again. In order to achieve this, it is conceivable to adopt the configuration of (8) described above.

With such a configuration, if the selection screen is displayed on the display means and is operated from the outside, the screen is switched to the selected screen, and if the selection screen is displayed and the selection screen is operated from the outside, the selection screen is displayed. Switch to. Then, when the selected screen is switched to the selected screen, the option corresponding to the above-mentioned selected screen is selected on the selected screen. As a result, if the player switches from the selection screen to the selected screen due to an unintended operation and returns to the selection screen again, there is no need to reselect the option corresponding to the above-mentioned selection screen on the selection screen. , It is possible to avoid complicated operation for displaying the originally desired screen.

(9) A display means for displaying a selection screen including a plurality of options, and
A selection means for selecting any one of the options in the selection screen, and
A display switching means for switching from a selection screen displayed on the display means to a selected screen displaying information corresponding to the options selected by the selection means in response to an operation from the outside.
With
The display switching means
When the display of the display means is switched from the selected screen to the selected screen in response to an operation from the outside, the selection screen in the state where the option corresponding to the selected screen is selected is displayed.
The display means
When the selection screen is displayed for the first time after the power is cut off, the selection state related to the plurality of options may be displayed in an initialized state.

As an example of the "state in which the selection state relating to a plurality of options is initialized", there is a state in which none of the options is selected, or a state in which a predetermined option is selected.

Some conventional slot machines, such as the slot machines described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-195431, include a cross key and an enter key, and a menu screen including a plurality of menus is displayed on the image display device. If you operate the cross key while it is set, the cursor in the menu screen will move according to the operation of the cross key. Then, when the enter key is operated with the cursor moved to the desired menu position, the screen is switched to the screen corresponding to the menu at the cursor position (menu selected by the player). Also, if the enter key is operated while the screen corresponding to the selected menu is displayed, the display switches to the menu screen again.

In the slot machine of JP-A-2009-195431 described above, when returning to the menu screen from the screen corresponding to the selected menu (hereinafter, referred to as "selection screen" in this section), for example, the cursor in the menu screen. Suppose that the position of is returned to the initial position (the position of the cursor before the cross key is operated when the menu screen is displayed). In this case, in order to display the selection screen again after returning to the menu screen from the selection screen, it is necessary to operate the cross key again to move the cursor to the desired menu position.

Therefore, if the player unintentionally operates the enter key twice while the cursor is moved to the desired menu position on the menu screen, the menu will be displayed again immediately after the menu screen is switched to the selection screen. The screen will be displayed. At this time, the position of the cursor displayed on the menu screen has returned to the initial position, so when the selection screen is displayed again, the player operates the cross key again to move the cursor to the desired menu position. I had to.

Therefore, when the desired information cannot be obtained because the player has unintentionally performed an operation different from the original operation, it is possible to avoid complicating the operation for obtaining the desired information again. In order to achieve this, it is conceivable to adopt the configuration of (9) described above.

With such a configuration, if the selection screen is displayed on the display means and is operated from the outside, the screen is switched to the selected screen, and if the selection screen is displayed and the selection screen is operated from the outside, the selection screen is displayed. Switch to. Then, when the selected screen is switched to the selected screen, the option corresponding to the above-mentioned selected screen is selected on the selected screen. As a result, if the player switches from the selection screen to the selected screen due to an unintended operation and returns to the selection screen again, there is no need to reselect the option corresponding to the above-mentioned selection screen on the selection screen. , It is possible to avoid complicated operation for displaying the originally desired screen.

Also, when the selection screen is displayed for the first time after the power of the slot machine is turned off, the selection state of the options is initialized, so the staff of the amusement park manually initializes the selection state one by one after the business is closed. It is not necessary to do so, and the work load on the staff of the amusement park can be reduced.

(10) A display means for displaying a selection screen including a plurality of options, and
A selection means for selecting any one of the plurality of options, and
A decision-making means installed in the vicinity of the selection means and determining an option,
A display switching means for switching to a selected screen displaying information corresponding to the options determined by the determination means, and
With
The display switching means
If the determination means is operated while the selected screen is displayed on the display means, the display may be switched to the selection screen in which the option corresponding to the selected screen is selected.

The “neighborhood” refers to a positional relationship that is close enough to allow the selection means to be operated at the same time when the determination means is operated.

Some conventional slot machines, such as the slot machines described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-195431, include a cross key and an enter key, and a menu screen including a plurality of menus is displayed on the image display device. If you operate the cross key while it is set, the cursor in the menu screen will move according to the operation of the cross key. Then, when the enter key is operated with the cursor moved to the desired menu position, the screen is switched to the screen corresponding to the menu at the cursor position (menu selected by the player). Also, if the enter key is operated while the screen corresponding to the selected menu is displayed, the display switches to the menu screen again.

In the slot machine of JP-A-2009-195431 described above, when returning to the menu screen from the screen corresponding to the selected menu (hereinafter, referred to as "selection screen" in this section), for example, the cursor in the menu screen. Suppose that the position of is returned to the initial position (the position of the cursor before the cross key is operated when the menu screen is displayed). In this case, in order to display the selection screen again after returning to the menu screen from the selection screen, it is necessary to operate the cross key again to move the cursor to the desired menu position.

Therefore, if the player unintentionally operates the enter key twice while the cursor is moved to the desired menu position on the menu screen, the menu will be displayed again immediately after the menu screen is switched to the selection screen. The screen will be displayed. At this time, the position of the cursor displayed on the menu screen has returned to the initial position, so when the selection screen is displayed again, the player operates the cross key again to move the cursor to the desired menu position. I had to.

Therefore, when the desired information cannot be obtained because the player has unintentionally performed an operation different from the original operation, it is possible to avoid complicating the operation for obtaining the desired information again. In order to achieve this, it is conceivable to adopt the configuration of (10) described above.

In such a configuration, if the determination means is operated while the selection screen is displayed on the display means, the screen is switched to the selected screen corresponding to the determined option, and the selected screen is displayed. When the decision means is operated, the screen switches to the selection screen. Then, when the selected screen is switched to the selected screen, the option corresponding to the above-mentioned selected screen is selected on the selected screen. As a result, for example, when a desired option is selected on the selection screen and the determination means is operated to display the selected screen, the selection means is intended to be operated on the selected screen, but the nearby determination means is operated. If you do, you will be returned to the selection screen again. However, on the selection screen at this time, the option corresponding to the above-mentioned selected screen is selected, and there is no need to reselect the option, so that the operation for displaying the originally desired screen is performed. Can be avoided from becoming complicated.

(11) A housing having a front door that can be opened and closed,
Audio output means that can output audio and
A display means that displays a selection screen that includes multiple choices,
A selection means for selecting any one of the plurality of options, and
With a decision-making means to decide the choices,
When the determination means is operated under a predetermined situation in which the front door is closed, the selection screen is displayed on the display means and voice is output from the voice output means, and when the front door is opened, the voice is output. The operation of the determination means may be invalidated.
At this time, when the operation of the determination means is invalidated by opening the front door and the predetermined operation means provided inside the housing is operated, the operation of the determination means is performed. It may be enabled, and in addition, a predetermined operating means provided inside the housing may be provided with a malfunction preventing means.

As the "malfunction prevention means", for example, when the "predetermined operation means" is a key switch, the "malfunction prevention means" is a key that can turn the key switch on / off. .. When the "predetermined operating means" is a push button type switch, an open / close type cover or the like that covers the push button type switch is applicable.

Some conventional slot machines, such as the slot machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-01546, have a setting key in a state where the front door of the slot machine is opened when the power switch is turned on. When the switch is turned on, it shifts to the setting change mode, and there are some that can change the so-called setting value. Further, the slot machine of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-010546 goes into the setting confirmation mode when the setting key switch is turned on with the front door of the housing opened when the power switch is already turned on. It is possible to migrate and check the set values that have been set. Further, when the slot machine of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-01546 shifts to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the system menu is displayed on the image display device, and the speaker of the slot machine is operated according to the operation of the cross key and the push button. It is possible to set the volume that can be output from, select the blinking pattern when driving the lamp (frame lamp) provided in the housing while waiting for the game, select the lighting pattern when testing the frame lamp, etc. Become.

Further, the slot machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-195431 displays a menu screen including a plurality of menus on the image display device when the menu key is operated while all reels are stopped. However, in response to the operation of the menu key by the player, the processing corresponding to the menu selected on the menu screen is performed.

In the slot machine of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-010546 described above, it is described that the operation of the push button is effective even when the front door is open. Some of the operations performed in the state include operations that do not require the push button to be operated, such as replenishment of game medals. Here, the display of the menu screen in the slot machine of JP-A-2009-195431 is also possible in the slot machine of JP-A-2016-010546, and when the menu screen is displayed, for example, from the speaker together with the display of the menu screen. It is assumed that it is configured to output voice or BGM (hereinafter, referred to as "display sound" in this section).

At this time, when the staff of the amusement park opens the front door and works, the staff accidentally touches the push button, or the player tries to display the menu screen without permission. If you do, the staff at the amusement park will unexpectedly hear the display sound (because the push button operation is effective, the menu screen will be displayed (only when the setting key switch is off). )), It may surprise the staff or give annoyance.

Therefore, it is conceivable to adopt the configuration (11) described above so that the staff of the amusement park can work with peace of mind when working with the front door of the slot machine open. ..

With such a configuration, the operation of the determination means is invalidated when the front door is opened. Therefore, for example, when the staff of the amusement park is working with the front door open, for some reason. Even if the decision-making method is operated unexpectedly, the sound generated when the selection screen is displayed is not output (because the selection image is also not displayed), which surprises the staff of the playground or gives annoyance. You can work with peace of mind without getting stuck.

Further, when the operation of the determination means is invalidated and the predetermined operation means provided inside the housing is operated, the operation of the determination means is effectively performed with the front door opened. Even if there is, when the predetermined operation means provided inside the housing is operated, when the operation of the determination means is enabled, when the predetermined operation means inside the housing is operated, the operation of the determination means is performed. Is effective, so that it is possible to perform an operation that requires an operation of the determination switch (for example, an operation related to the system menu of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-010546) with the front door open.

Further, when the malfunction preventing means is provided, since the predetermined operating means is provided with the malfunction preventing means, it is possible to prevent the staff of the amusement park or the like from unintentionally operating the predetermined operating means. can.

(12) A display means for displaying a selection screen including a plurality of options, and
A selection means for selecting any one of the plurality of options and a determination means for determining the options are provided.
When the selection means is not displayed on the display means and the predetermined displayable condition is satisfied, the selection screen is displayed on the display means when the determination means is operated.
In the selection screen, when the option determined by the determination means is a specific option, the display of the selection screen is terminated.
Even if the predetermined displayable condition is satisfied, the selection screen is not displayed on the display means even if the determination means is operated until a predetermined time elapses after the display of the selection screen is finished. You may.

An example of the "predetermined displayable condition" is when the game ends without winning any of the winning combinations, or when a small winning combination wins and the payout of medals is completed.

In the conventional slot machine, for example, as in the slot machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-195431, when the menu key is operated while all reels are stopped, the image display device is displayed. Some display a menu screen including a plurality of menus and perform processing corresponding to the menu selected on the menu screen. This menu screen includes a menu called "Exit", and when you select "Exit" and press the enter key of the menu key, the menu screen ends and the demonstration screen is displayed.

In the slot machine of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-195431 described above, if the enter key is operated twice with "Exit" selected on the displayed menu screen, the demonstration screen is displayed once, but all of them. Since the reel of is stopped, the menu screen will be displayed again. At this time, if a menu other than "Exit" is selected as the initial state on the menu screen that is displayed again, or if none of the menus are selected, to terminate the menu screen again The same operation had to be repeated again, such as selecting "Exit" and pressing the enter key, which made the operation complicated.

Therefore, in order to reduce the trouble of re-doing the operation when the player unintentionally performs an operation different from the original operation, it is conceivable to adopt the configuration (12) described above. ..

In such a configuration, after the display of the selection screen is finished, even if the predetermined displayable condition for displaying the selection screen is satisfied, the determination means can be operated until the predetermined time elapses. It will be invalidated. Therefore, when the player accidentally operates the determination means twice in a row when operating the determination means to end the selection screen, the display of the selection screen ends in the first operation. Since the second operation is invalid, it is possible to prevent the selection screen from being displayed again. Therefore, since it is not necessary to perform an operation for closing the selection screen again, it is possible to reduce the time and effort of the player.

(13) A display means for displaying a selection screen including a plurality of options, and
A selection means for selecting any one of the plurality of options, and
With a decision-making means to decide the choices,
When the selection means is not displayed on the display means and the predetermined displayable condition is satisfied, the selection screen is displayed on the display means when the determination means is operated.
In the selection screen, when the option determined by the determination means is a specific option, the display of the selection screen is terminated.
Even if the predetermined displayable condition is satisfied, the selection screen is not displayed on the display means even if the determination means is operated until a predetermined time elapses after the display of the selection screen is finished. Even immediately after the determination means is operated and the selection screen is displayed on the display means, when the determination means is operated, the screen is switched to the selected screen corresponding to the options determined by the determination means. It may be.

An example of the "predetermined displayable condition" is when the game ends without winning any of the winning combinations, or when a small winning combination wins and the payout of medals is completed.

In the conventional slot machine, for example, as in the slot machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-195431, when the menu key is operated while all reels are stopped, the image display device is displayed. Some display a menu screen including a plurality of menus and perform processing corresponding to the menu selected on the menu screen. This menu screen includes a menu called "Exit", and when you select "Exit" and press the enter key of the menu key, the menu screen ends and the demonstration screen is displayed.

In the slot machine of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-195431 described above, if the enter key is operated twice with "Exit" selected on the displayed menu screen, the demonstration screen is displayed once, but all of them. Since the reel of is stopped, the menu screen will be displayed again. At this time, if a menu other than "Exit" is selected as the initial state on the menu screen that is displayed again, or if none of the menus are selected, to terminate the menu screen again The same operation had to be repeated again, such as selecting "Exit" and pressing the enter key, which made the operation complicated.

Therefore, in order to reduce the trouble of re-doing the operation when the player unintentionally performs an operation different from the original operation, it is conceivable to adopt the configuration (13) described above. ..

In such a configuration, after the display of the selection screen is finished, even if the predetermined displayable condition for displaying the selection screen is satisfied, the determination means can be operated until the predetermined time elapses. It will be invalidated. Therefore, when the player accidentally operates the determination means twice in a row when operating the determination means to end the selection screen, the display of the selection screen ends in the first operation. Since the second operation is invalid, it is possible to prevent the selection screen from being displayed again. Therefore, since it is not necessary to perform an operation for closing the selection screen again, it is possible to reduce the time and effort of the player.

Further, even immediately after the selection screen is displayed, when the determination means is operated, the selected screen corresponding to the option determined by the determination means is displayed. In other words, the player can immediately switch to the selected screen. That is, when the decision-making means is operated, it is not invalidated uniformly, but is invalidated only when necessary.

In addition, it is possible to appropriately combine this embodiment with each of the above-mentioned modifications and measures against entanglement. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the configurations described in the specification and drawings, but also includes aspects in which they are super-conceptualized.

10 Slot machine 12 Main body 14 Front door 21 Display window 27 Credit number indicator 28 Number of acquisitions indicator 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 45 Blocker 46 Hopper motor 50 Lower panel 52L, 52R Side lamp 64L, 64R, 76L, 76R Speaker 70 Image display device 72 Production lamp 74L, 74R For decoration Lamp 82a Power switch 82b Key switch 82c Setting / reset switch 83 Hopper 83a Medal storage unit 86 External centralized terminal board 100 Main control means 110 Winning combination determination means 115 Reel control means 120 Lottery state control means 125 Game section control means 130 Freeze control means 135 Notification game control means 140 Winning judgment 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)

A display means that displays a selection screen that includes multiple choices,
A selection means for selecting any one of the options in the selection screen, and
A display switching means for switching from a selection screen displayed on the display means to a selected screen displaying information corresponding to the options selected by the selection means in response to an operation from the outside.
With
The display switching means
A slot machine characterized in that when the display of the display means is switched from the selected screen to the selected screen in response to an operation from the outside, the selection screen in a state in which the option corresponding to the selected screen is selected is displayed. ..

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