JP4757119B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine such as a coin gaming machine, for example. Specifically, it is possible to start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and each of the plurality of variable display units for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to a variable display device, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, bonuses, and replays. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the bonus winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the replay winning, a profit can be obtained that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the bet amount.

  In order for winning of each combination including the bonus combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). Here, using the fact that the player can obtain the benefit of not having to consume medals for setting the number of bets by winning a replay, the normal game state is a role other than replay for a predetermined number of games. There was a slot machine that defined RT (Replay Time), which increases the replay winning probability without changing the winning probability, as a specific gaming state other than a special gaming state called a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus (for example, , Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

  The occurrence of a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a bonus or RT, is of most interest to the player. On the other hand, the original game play in the slot machine is that the player gains profits according to the display result derived to the variable display device. This profit is not limited to a medal payout in one game, but includes a profit obtained by changing the gaming state every time a predetermined condition is satisfied after a predetermined display result is derived. It is a concept.

  However, if the display result of the variable display device completely corresponds to the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state, the profit itself is rather than giving the player a sense of the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state by the display result. Will be given. That is, there is no scene in which the player can have an appropriate expectation (that is, an expectation that cannot be 100% certain) by the display result derived to the variable display device, and the entertainment of the game cannot be sufficiently improved.

Therefore, in a slot machine that stocks a bonus winning so-called stock machine and releases a corresponding selection when a predetermined condition is satisfied, there is one that performs a stock release lottery when three replays continue (for example, (See Patent Document 3). In this slot machine, 3 consecutive replays and the occurrence of bonuses do not correspond completely, so 3 consecutive replays give a reasonable expectation for the occurrence of bonuses and improve the fun of the game. It can be planned.
Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-131323 (paragraph 0035) JP 2002-172206 A JP 2004-194756 A

  However, in the slot machines of Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2, since the RT symbol derivation and the bonus end completely correspond to the occurrence of RT, it gives the player a reasonable expectation and improves the fun of the game. I cannot say that On the other hand, in the slot machine of Patent Document 3, even if it is said that a moderate expectation is given to the occurrence of the bonus in three consecutive replays, the display result indicating the occurrence of the bonus is a bonus symbol to the last, and the variable display Since a lottery that is unrelated to the display result of the device is required, it was not based on the original gaming characteristics of the slot machine.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to follow the original gaming characteristics of the slot machine and give the player a reasonable expectation for the occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to the player. It is to provide a slot machine that can improve the fun of gaming.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1-1) A game can be started by setting a predetermined number (for example, 3) of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), each of which has a plurality of types. A display result is derived to a variable display device (variable display device 2) including a plurality of variable display units that variably display identification information (symbols), whereby one game is completed, and the display result derived to the variable display device In the slot machine (slot machine 1) where a winning can be generated according to
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, a plurality of types of winning display results (big bonus (1), (2), challenge bonus (1) to (3), cherry, bell, watermelon) , Replays (1) to (4)) are means for determining whether or not each derivation is allowed , and a plurality of kinds of small role display results (cherry, bell, watermelon) accompanied by the addition of the gaming value. A small role determination means for determining that the derivation is permitted, and a special that increases the probability that it is determined that the derivation of the specific small role display result among the plurality of types of small role display results is permitted, compared to the normal gaming state Special display result composed of a combination of different types of identification information that is a result of winning display without accompanying game value (challenge bonus (2), challenge bonus (3)) and without giving game value. And (Challenge bonus (2), Challenge bonus (3)) pre-determining means including a special determination means for determining the effect that permit the derivation of (step S403),
Derivation control means (step S404) for deriving the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
Before SL Small Win displayed binding when fruit is derived, gaming value giving means for giving the value for a game having a predetermined size (step S406),
Before and means for controlling the game state to the bonus game state when Kitoku based display results is derived, the number of games of the expected value controlled continuously to該特by gaming state predetermined number games ( (2 games) special game state control means (steps S1021, S1024) for controlling the game state to the special game state,
When a predetermined specific display result (replays (2) to (4)) among the plurality of types of winning display results is derived, the game state is different from the special game state and the normal game state Specific game state control means (steps S918, S920, S922, S908, S910, S912, S914, S916) for controlling the game state to a specific game state (RT6) that is more advantageous to the player than
After the special gaming state is finished, the gaming state is set to a specific high probability gaming state (RT4, RT5, chance RT) for which the probability that the specific display result is derived is higher than the normal gaming state for a predetermined period (20 games). Specific high probability gaming state control means to control (steps S1022, S1025);
Wherein the variable display equipment and is separately and the variable display visually easily provided with directing means than device (liquid crystal display 4), an effect that causes an effect corresponding to the variable display device derived displayed results Control means (steps S1119, S1120, S1102a, S1121a, S1150a) ,
The small role determination means determines with the highest probability that the derivation of the specific small role display result is permitted among the plurality of types of small role display results in the normal gaming state,
The production control means includes
In the normal gaming state, normal effect control means for causing the effect means to perform a normal effect;
When the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device, the variable display device is configured so that the player cannot specify that the special game state is controlled except for the special display result. During the period from when the special display result is derived to when the special gaming state is completed , the same effect as that performed when the display result other than the winning display result is derived is performed . , Special time effect control means (step S1134) for causing the effect means to perform the same effect as the normal effect ;
In the normal game state or the special game state, when the specified small role display result is derived continuously for the predetermined number of games (YES in step S1129), continuous effect control that causes the effect means to perform a continuous derivation effect Means (step S1131) .

According to such a configuration, since the effect corresponding to the display result derived to the variable display device is performed in the effect means, the player sees only the effect performed in the effect means and does not see the variable display device. However, in many cases, the game can be advanced. In addition, since the presentation means is provided more easily than the variable display device, it is easier to attract the player's attention to the production means, and even if a special display result is derived to the variable display device, this is given to the player. It can be difficult to notice. Even if the special display result derived to the variable display device is composed of a combination of identification information of the same type (although not limited to such a case), a winning display is displayed on the variable display device. Since the same effect as the effect performed when the display result other than the result is derived is performed in the effect means, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice the special display result.
In this way, even by the effect performed in the effect means, it is difficult for the player to notice the derivation of the special display result in the variable display device, and as a result, it becomes difficult for the player to know that the special game state has been controlled. The fact that it is not known that the game is controlled to the special game state means that it may not be understood that the game is not controlled to the special game state if it is reversed.

In the slot machine having such a configuration, it may be determined that the derivation of the specific small combination display result is permitted even when the game is controlled in the normal gaming state, but the special display result is derived. Then, the gaming state is controlled to the special gaming state in which the probability that the specific small combination display result is derived is higher than that in the normal gaming state. This special gaming state is expected to end when the predetermined number of games have been consumed. After the special gaming state ends, the gaming state is controlled to a specific high probability gaming state in which the probability that a specific display result is derived is higher than that in the normal gaming state. In the special gaming state controlled before being controlled to the specific high probability gaming state, the probability that the specific small combination display result is derived is high, so that the specific small combination display result is often continued.

Here, the information related to the control of the special game state is not intended to be in any way informed to the player with the exception that the special display results variable display device are derived. In addition, since the special display result can be configured by combining different types of identification information, it is difficult for the player to identify whether the special display result has been derived, and the player is made aware of the derivation of the special display result. Can be difficult. On the other hand, the information regarding the control to the specific high-probability gaming state continues to derive the specific small role display result not only when the special gaming state is controlled but also when the normal gaming state is controlled. Will be informed.

For this reason, assuming that the player has missed the derivation of the special display result, if the derivation of the specific small combination display result is continued, the game is not actually controlled to the specific high probability gaming state. That is, even when the game state is controlled to the normal game state, the player can expect control to the specific high-probability game state, and the fun of the game can be improved. In addition, it is possible to make a player pay attention to the derivation of a relatively small value display result that is only given game value without a transition of the game state, and to improve the interest of the game it can.

The specific high-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability that a specific display result is derived to control the gaming state to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is higher than that in the normal gaming state. is there. That is, by controlling the gaming state to the specific high probability gaming state, the probability that the specific display result is derived and the gaming state is controlled to the specific gaming state becomes higher than that of the normal gaming state. For this reason, when the derivation of the specified small role display result continues, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for being controlled to the specified high probability gaming state, and to further improve the interest of the game Can do. In addition, it is easy for the player that the gaming state may be controlled to the specific high probability gaming state because the continuous derivation effect is performed when the specified small role display result is continuously derived for a predetermined number of games. Can be recognized.

In addition, notification of information related to the special gaming state, the specific high probability gaming state, and the control to the specific gaming state is variable display such as derivation of the special display result, continuous derivation of the specific small role display result, and derivation of the specific display result This is performed in relation to the display result of the device. Regardless of the display result derived to the variable display device, the control of the gaming state and the notification of information are not determined. For this reason, the player's interest can be directed to the gaming state to be derived and controlled while following the original gaming characteristics of the slot machine.

  In the above-described slot machine, a small role display result with a high probability of being derived when the gaming state is controlled to the special gaming state includes a plurality of types of small role display results (for example, bell, cherry, watermelon, etc.). Or a single small combination display result (for example, a bell or cherry is not set as a small combination and only a bell is set as a small combination). In addition, in the slot machine described above, there are a plurality of types of display results accompanied by the addition of gaming value as the small role display results that increase the probability of being derived when the gaming state is controlled to the special gaming state. In the case of being present (for example, bell, cherry, watermelon), a specific small combination display result (for example, only a bell) among the plurality of types of display results may be used.

When configured as described above, the variable display device can derive a plurality of identification information as a display result in each of the plurality of variable display units, and is derived as a display result in each of the plurality of variable display units. When a combination of identification information on a plurality of predetermined winning lines (first to eighth lines) among the plurality of identification information is the winning display result, a winning occurs, and the plurality of winning lines are You may comprise so that the winning line (3rd-8th line) comprised from a broken line may be included. According to such a configuration, since the winning line includes a winning line composed of broken lines, it is difficult for the player to identify whether or not the special displaying result included in the winning display result is derived in the winning line, The derivation of the special display result can be made more difficult for the player to notice.

In addition , the timing at which the continuous derivation effect is made to be performed by the continuous effect control means is the timing when the normal game state and the special game state are controlled, and the timing after the normal game state and the special game state are finished. It may be the timing after a predetermined period has elapsed after the small role display results are continuously derived in the normal gaming state and the special gaming state (for example, after 10 seconds, after several games have been played, etc.) Good.

(1-2) Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, any one of the setting values having different ratios for determining whether the winning is permitted is selected and selected. Setting value setting means for setting the set value,
Data storage means for storing the game data for controlling the game including the set value data indicating the set value set by the set value setting means so as to be readable and writable;
Holding means for holding the game data stored in the data storage means even when power supply to the slot machine is interrupted;
When the power to the slot machine is turned on, it is not individually determined whether or not the set value data among the game data is appropriate, and the game data held by the holding means is the game before the power cut-off. Stored data determining means for determining whether or not the data matches,
A first disabling unit that disables the progress of the game when it is determined by the stored data determining unit that the game data held by the holding unit does not match the game data before the power-off.
Each time a game start operation is performed, the set value data is read from the data storage means, and the set value indicated by the read set value data is within a set value range that can be set by the set value setting means. Setting value determination means for determining that the read setting value data is appropriate, and determining that the read setting value data is not appropriate when not within the settable setting value range;
Second disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when the setting value determining means determines that the read set value data is not appropriate;
Based on the operation of the setting operation means, even when the progress of the game is disabled by the first disabling means and also when the progress of the game is disabled by the second disabling means. And a disabling canceling means for canceling the state in which the progress of the game is disabled on the condition that the setting value is newly set by the setting value setting means, and enabling the progress of the game,
The pre-determining means, when the setting value determining means determines that the read set value data is appropriate, at a rate according to the set value indicated by the read set value data, It is determined whether or not each type of winning display result is allowed to be derived.
(1- 3) before SL that is controlled to a specific high probability game state including (Chance RT broadcast, non Chance RT notification chance RT in notification effect) related information notification control means for notifying (step S1106, S1107) .

According to such a configuration, it is possible to specify that the player is controlled to the specific high probability gaming state, and it is controlled to the specific high probability gaming state in which the probability that the specific display result is derived is increased. Since the game can be performed while recognizing that the specific display result is derived, it can be expected that the specific display result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved. As a mode for notifying that the player is controlled to the specific high probability gaming state, for example, the player recognizes whether or not the player is controlled to the specific high probability gaming state, such as a mode different from the normal gaming state. Any mode may be used as long as it is a mode to be performed. In addition, as being controlled to the specific high probability gaming state, it may be further notified that the player recognizes whether or not the specific high probability gaming state is controlled (chance RT possible) Sex notification, S1133).

( 1-4 ) It is advantageous for the player when a predetermined special display result (big bonus (1), (2), challenge bonus (1)) among the plurality of types of winning display results is derived. Special gaming state control means (steps S908, S910, S912) for controlling the gaming state to a special gaming state (big bonus (1), (2), challenge bonus (1)) ;
Prior Symbol normal game state and the particular high probability game state, the specific high probability likelihood information indicating that there may have been controlled to the playing state likelihood information notification control means for notifying (expectation notification) ( step S1140~S1146) and equipped with a,
The possibility information notification control means is controlled when the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the pre-decision means (YES in step S1141), and when the specific high probability gaming state is controlled (step S1140). YES is higher than when the special display result is not permitted to be derived by the predetermining means and when the specific high-probability gaming state is not controlled (NO in steps S1140 and S1141). informing the potential information rate (while high probability table in S1142 when YES in YES or step S1141 in step S1140 is set, the low probability table is set in S1143 when NO at step S1140 and S1141 )

According to such a configuration, by notifying the possibility information, it is possible to make the player have an expectation for the control to the specific high probability gaming state and the special gaming state, and the specific small combination display result is When possibility information is informed after being continuously derived, it is possible to make the player have more expectation for the control to the specific high probability gaming state, and to improve the interest of the game it can. Note that the special gaming state in such a configuration may be a gaming state different from the special gaming state, and the expected number of games that are continuously controlled in the special gaming state is different from the predetermined number of games. It may be a gaming state controlled to a special gaming state.

(1 5) before Symbol particular that it is controlled to the playing state comprises (RT6 notification, non RT6 notification, notification effect in RT6) specific game state notification control means for notifying (step S1110, S1111).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to specify that the player is controlled to the specific gaming state, and to perform the game while recognizing whether the player is controlled to the specific gaming state. It is possible to give a sense of expectation to play a game in a gaming state that is different from the gaming state and is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, and can improve the interest of the game. In addition, as an aspect which notifies that it is controlled to the specific gaming state, for example, an aspect that makes the player recognize whether or not it is controlled to the specific gaming state, such as an aspect different from the normal gaming state. Any mode may be used. In addition, as being controlled to a specific game state, you may alert | report in the aspect which makes a player recognize further whether it is controlled to a specific game state (RT6 possibility notification, S1127). .

( 1-6 ) It further includes specific game state ending means for ending the specific game state when a predetermined end condition is satisfied,
The ending condition is that the derivation of the special display result is allowed by the pre-determining means and the game state is controlled more than the case where the game state is controlled by the special gaming state control means among the plural types of winning display results. Special display results (Big Bonus (1), (2), Challenge Bonus (1)) with transition to a special gaming state (Big Bonus (1), (2), Challenge Bonus (1)) advantageous to the player This is established when derivation is permitted by the prior determination means (steps S908, S910, S912).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation of the special display result accompanied by the transition to the gaming state controlled by the special gaming state control unit is permitted, and when the gaming state is controlled by the special gaming state control unit However, when the derivation of the special display result accompanying the transition to the special game state advantageous to the player is permitted, the specific game state can be terminated. As a result, when controlled to a specific gaming state, when the specific gaming state ends, the player has a sense of expectation that the derivation of the special display result is allowed rather than the special display result. Further, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension against the fact that the derivation of the special display result is allowed, and to improve the interest of the game. Note that the special gaming state in such a configuration may be a gaming state different from the special gaming state, and a game in which the expected value of the number of games that are continuously controlled in the special gaming state is greater than the predetermined number of games. It may be a gaming state controlled to a special gaming state so as to be a number.

Is (l-7) said predetermination means determines that the permit the derivation of the special display results in lower probability than the probability of determining the effect that permit the derivation of special display results (FIGS. 6 (a) Refer to the number of judgment values for special roles.

  According to such a configuration, the probability of ending the specific gaming state by allowing the derivation of the special display result is lower than the probability of ending the specific gaming state by allowing the derivation of the special display result. be able to. In other words, after the specific gaming state has ended, the probability of being controlled to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player can be made higher than when the gaming state is controlled by the special gaming state control means. Can be improved.

(1 8) before Symbol specified in game state the predetermination means the special display result by (Challenge bonus in RT6 (2) or that it has won the challenge bonus (3), and winning and challenge bonus (2) or Winning and finishing the challenge bonus (3), YES in step S1158, or winning the special display result (big bonus (1), (2), challenge bonus (1) during RT6), On-condition notification control means (steps S1156 to S1158) for notifying that the end condition is satisfied in a predetermined mode (end notification) on condition that the derivation of YES in step S1156 is permitted,
Is allowed before Symbol the special display results derived by the predetermination means in a particular game state, after the termination condition is informed that the established by the established time notification control means, controlled by the particular high probability game state First notification control means after establishment (step S1117) for informing that it is performed (chance RT entry notification);
Is allowed before Symbol the special display results derived by the predetermination means in a particular game state, after the termination condition is informed that the established by the established time notification control means is controlled to the special gaming state and a (big bonus winning notification, Challenge bonus winning notification) second notification control means after the establishment for informing (step S1114, S1116).

According to such a configuration, by being notified by Jo Tokoro aspect, it is possible to recognize that a particular gaming state is terminated to the player. Further, after being broadcast knowledge in a predetermined manner, can either be controlled or special gaming state is controlled to a certain high probability game state is informed. For this reason, it is possible to focus the player to broadcast knowledge, can give a sense of tension to the game, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(2-1) The slot machine described above
Based on the operation of predetermined setting operation means (setting key switch 92, setting switch 91), a plurality of types of allowable stages (settings) with different ratios for determining that the advance determination means allows the derivation of the winning display result. A permissible stage setting means (steps S201 to S210) for selecting and setting one of the permissible stages among the values 1 to 6);
Data indicating the allowable level set by the allowable level setting means (set value stored in the set value work 112-4) and data updated in accordance with the progress of the game (stored in other than the set value work 112-4) Data storage means (RAM 112, see FIG. 4) for storing data such as read and write, respectively,
Stored data determination means (steps S105 and S106) for determining whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal;
Disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when the stored data determination means determines that the data stored in the data storage means is not normal (NO in step S106, step S301);
In a state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling unit (RAM abnormal error state), the allowable step is newly set by the allowable step setting unit based on the operation of the setting operation unit (setting) On the condition that the set value is newly selected and set by the change process), the disabling canceling means that cancels the disabled state of the game and enables the progress of the game (step S111, FIG. 9). ).

  According to such a configuration, when an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the data storage unit, the progress of the game is disabled and a new allowable stage is selected based on the operation of the setting operation unit.・ If it is not set, the state where the progress of the game is disabled will not be released. That is, even if an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the data storage means, it is not an allowable stage automatically set by the slot machine, but an allowable stage selected and set based on the operation of the setting operation means (general In addition, since the operation of the setting operation means is operated by an employee of the amusement store, it is ensured that the game is played based on the permissible stage selected by the amusement store side), so that the fairness of the game is to be achieved. Can do.

(2-2) The slot machine described above
Plural types of permissible stages (setting values 1 to 6) having different ratios for determining that the predetermination means permits the derivation of the winning display result based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means (setting switch 91) An allowable stage setting means (steps S201 to S210) for selecting and setting one of the allowable stages from the above,
Data indicating the allowable level set by the allowable level setting means (setting value stored in the setting value work 112-4) and data updated in accordance with the progress of the game (other than the setting value work 112-4) Data storage means (RAM 112, see FIG. 4) for storing each of the stored data and the like in a readable and writable manner,
Initialization means (step S109) for initializing data stored in the data storage means based on an operation of predetermined initialization operation means (second reset switch 93);
Stored data determination means (steps S105 and S106) for determining whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal;
Disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when the stored data determination means determines that the data stored in the data storage means is not normal (NO in step S106, step S301);
Data stored in the data storage means based on the operation of the initialization operation means (second reset switch 93) in a state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling means (RAM abnormal error state). Is initialized by the initialization means (step S109), and the allowable stage is newly set by the allowable stage setting means based on the operation of the setting operation means (a new set value is set by the setting change process). On the condition that the progress of the game has been disabled, and a disabling canceling means (step S111, FIG. 9) that enables the progress of the game to be canceled. May be.

  According to such a configuration, when an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the data storage unit, the progress of the game is disabled, and the data storage unit stores the data based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. The state in which the progress of the game is disabled is not released unless the stored data is initialized and the allowable stage is newly selected and set based on the operation of the initialization setting operation means. That is, even if an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the data storage means, it is selected / set based on the operation of the initialization operation means and the setting operation means, not the allowable stage automatically set by the slot machine. Since it is ensured that the game is played based on the permissible stage (the operation of the initialization operating means and the setting operating means is operated by an amusement shop employee, which is the permissible stage selected by the amusement shop side), Can be fair.

  In the configuration described above, the initialization means responds to the progress of the game among the data stored in the data storage means based on the operation of a predetermined initialization operation means (second reset switch 93). It may be a means for initializing data to be updated (data stored other than the set value work 112-4, etc.).

  In this case, the disabling canceling means is such that the data indicating the allowable stage among the data stored in the data storage means is appropriate data, and among the data stored in the data storage means, In the state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling unit (RAM abnormal error state) based on the determination that the data updated in accordance with the progress is not normal, the stored data determining unit That the data updated in accordance with the progress of the game among the data stored in the data storage means based on the operation of the initialization operation means (second reset switch 93) has been initialized by the initialization means. As a condition, it may be a means for releasing the state in which the progress of the game is disabled and enabling the progress of the game.

  Further, the disablement canceling means is configured so that the disabling means advances the game based on the determination by the stored data determination means that the data indicating the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means is not normal. Is disabled (RAM abnormal error state), according to the progress of the game among the data stored in the data storage means based on the operation of the initialization operation means (second reset switch 93). The data to be updated is initialized by the initialization unit, and the permissible step is newly set by the permissible step setting unit based on the operation of the setting operation unit (the set value is newly set by the setting change process). On the condition that it has been selected and set), the state in which the progress of the game is disabled is canceled, and the progress of the game is enabled. It may be.

  When configured in this way, the same effect as described above can be obtained, and if the data indicating the allowable stage among the data stored in the data storage means is appropriate data, the operation of the initialization operation means is performed. The state in which the progress of the game is disabled can be canceled based only on the game.

(2-3) The slot machine described above
For each game (for example, lottery process), data indicating the allowable level stored in the data storage means is read, and the data indicating the read allowable level indicates an allowable level that can be set by the allowable level setting means. It further includes an allowable stage data determination means (steps S706 and S707 in the lottery process) for determining whether or not the data is appropriate (range of setting values 1 to 6),
The disabling means disables the progress of the game even when the allowable stage data determining means determines that the data indicating the allowable stage read from the data storage means is not appropriate data (step S707). No, S301).

  According to such a configuration, for each game, it is determined whether or not the data indicating the allowable stage that determines the ratio at which the occurrence of the winning is allowed is appropriate, and if not, the ratio based on the predetermined allowable stage In this case as well, it is not determined whether or not the winning is permitted. In this case, if the progress of the game is disabled and a new allowable stage is not selected and set based on the operation of the setting operation means, The state where progress has been disabled is not released. Thereby, for example, when it is not possible to properly determine whether or not to allow the derivation of the winning display result in the pre-decision means, based on the allowable stage selected and set based on the operation of the setting operation means Since it is ensured that the game is played, the fairness of the game can be achieved.

(2-4) The slot machine described above
The stored data determination means may be configured to determine whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal only when power is turned on (steps S105 and S106 are performed only in the startup process).

  According to such a configuration, the data stored in the data storage means is abnormal only in the event of a power failure or when the slot machine itself malfunctions and cannot continue control. By determining whether or not the data is normal, the determination can be performed only in a situation where there is a high possibility that the data is abnormal. That is, in a situation where there is a low possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the data, it is not necessary to perform the determination, and the load can be reduced.

(2-5) The slot machine described above
A power interruption determination means (power supply monitoring circuit 117) that monitors the state of power supplied from the outside and determines whether or not a power interruption condition related to the interruption of power supply is satisfied (reduction in power supply voltage). When,
When it is determined by the power interruption determination means that the power interruption condition is satisfied (the power supply voltage is lowered), destruction diagnosis data (RAM parity) is based on the data stored in the data storage means. ) And a power interruption processing means (electric power interruption processing) for executing a power interruption process for storing the calculated destruction diagnosis data in a specific area (parity storage area 112-7) of the data storage means; In addition,
The stored data determination means calculates destruction diagnosis data (RAM parity) based on data stored in a storage area excluding a specific area of the data storage means when the power is turned on, and the calculated destruction diagnosis data And the destructive diagnosis data stored in the specific area of the data storage means, and when the comparison results match, it is determined that the data stored in the data storage means is normal, When the comparison results do not match, the data stored in the data storage means may be determined to be not normal (steps S105 and S108).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal only by comparing the destructive diagnosis data calculated at the time of power interruption with the destructive diagnosis data calculated at startup. Since the determination can be made, it is possible to accurately and easily determine whether or not the data is normal.

(2-6) The slot machine described above
A transition operation for determining whether or not a transition operation means (setting key switch 92) for shifting to a setting operation valid state in which the setting operation at the allowable stage by the setting operation means is valid when the power is turned on is performed. Determination means (step S103);
Setting operation valid state transition means for shifting to the setting operation valid state (step S109) on the condition that the transition operation determining means determines that the operation of the transition operation means has been performed (when YES in step S103) To step S109),
A data initialization unit (step S109) for initializing data stored in the data storage unit in accordance with the transition to the setting operation valid state by the setting operation valid state transition unit;
The transfer operation determining means determines whether or not the transfer operation means is operated before the stored data determining means determines whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal ( Step S103 is performed before step S106).
The stored data determination means determines whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal when the transfer operation determination means determines that the transfer operation means is not operated (NO in step S103). This may be determined (step S106).

  According to such a configuration, when an abnormality occurs in the data in the data storage means and the progress of the game is disabled, the setting of the allowable stage that is a condition for canceling the disabled state is effective. In accordance with the transition to the setting operation valid state, the data stored in the data storage means is initialized. For this reason, it is possible to perform initialization of data associated with the occurrence of an abnormality in data in the data storage means and initialization of data associated with setting of an allowable stage at a time, and wasteful processing can be omitted. Further, when the power is turned on, before the stored data determination means determines whether the data is normal, the transfer operation determination means determines whether the transfer operation means is operated, and at that time, the transfer operation means If it is determined that the operation has been performed, the determination by the stored data determination means is not performed, but the operation shifts to the setting operation valid state, and a new allowable stage is set. It can be omitted.

  It should be noted that when the power is turned on as described above, when the game control means for controlling the progress of the game is activated in response to the start of power supply to the slot machine (power on), the game control means has a problem. This corresponds to the case where the game control means is restarted due to the occurrence.

(3) In the storage area of the data storage means described above, work areas (important work 112-1, general work 112-2, special work 112-3) for storing data updated as the game progresses. The set value work 112-4, the non-saved work 112-5, the stack area 112-6, and the parity storage area 112-7), and the data updated and updated as the game progresses. Unused area (unused area 112-8) with no space allocated (see FIG. 4),
For each game, a game initialization means (for example, an unused stack area of the stack area 112-6) in which no data is stored in the work area and the unused area are initialized (for example, It may further include an initial process in step S401.

  According to such a configuration, an area in which data is not stored and an unused area in the work area in the data storage means are initialized for each game, so that data in the work area in the data storage means Even if an illegal program is stored using an unstored area or an unused area, the illegal program can be prevented from being resident.

  Note that the game initialization means stores data at least once at any timing of one game (for example, at the start or end of the game, at the time of execution of a process that is always executed for each game). Any work area may be used as long as it initializes an area in which no data is stored and an unused area. Further, the game initialization means stores data at least once at any timing of one game (for example, at the start or end of the game, at the time of execution of a process that is always executed for each game). Only the unused area in the means may be initialized.

(4-1) The slot machine described above
A game value storage means (credit counter stored in the RAM 112) for storing the magnitude (credit) of the game value owned by the player;
Bet number setting means (BET process in step S402) for setting a bet number using at least the game value stored in the game value storage means;
A game value return operation means (settlement switch 47) operated when returning the game value stored in the game value storage means;
Based on the operation of the game value return operation means, return control means (settlement process) for performing return control for returning the game value of the size stored in the game value storage means;
When any one of a plurality of types of small combination display results is derived, a value adding process (step S1002) for adding a game value having a size determined according to the type of the derived small combination display results A value addition processing means (payout processing in step S406) to be performed;
When the game is started, the betting number setting prohibiting means for prohibiting the setting of the betting number by the betting number setting means (after step S506 or S521, YES, step S524 and until the BET processing is performed again) The determination process of S525 is not performed and the BET counter is not added in step S503),
Return control prohibiting means for prohibiting return control by the gaming value return means when the game is started (after determining YES in step S506 or S521, the settlement switch 47 until the payout process in step S406 is completed. Is not detected)
A means for determining whether or not the game has ended, and when a display result other than the small combination display result is derived on the variable display device (in step S902, it is determined that combinations of small combinations are not complete). When the display result is derived, it is determined that the game has ended, and when the small combination display result is derived on the variable display device (the combination of small combinations is complete in step S902). Game end determination means (NO in step S1001) for determining that the game has ended when the value addition processing (step S1002) associated with the derivation of the small role display result is ended. After the determination or after the processing of step S1002),
A bet number setting prohibition canceling means for canceling the bet number setting prohibition by the betting number setting prohibiting means on condition that the game end determination means determines that the game has ended (the BET process is performed again). When,
Return control prohibition release means (freeze process, BET process) for canceling the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibition means on condition that the game end determination means determines that the game has ended,
In the game from which the special display result has been derived, when the game end determining means determines that the game has ended, the betting number setting prohibition canceling means prohibits setting of the betting number by the betting number setting prohibiting means. (NO in steps S1060 and S1065 and the process proceeds to BET processing again), and the return control prohibition canceling unit cancels the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibiting unit (NO in steps S1060 and S1065). When it is done, it will shift to BET processing again)
In the game from which the special display result is derived, the betting number setting prohibition canceling means when a predetermined time (bonus winning effect waiting time) has elapsed after the game end determining means determines that the game has ended. The prohibition of the bet number setting by the bet number setting prohibiting means is canceled (YES in step S1060, YES is determined in step S1064, and then the process proceeds to BET processing again). When it is determined that the game is over, the return control prohibition canceling unit cancels the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibiting unit (when it is determined YES at step S1060, the settlement switch 47 is detected at step S1062). May be).

  According to such a configuration, in the game from which the special display result is derived, the prohibition of the return control is released when the end of the game is determined, and the bet number is set until a predetermined time has elapsed after the game ends. Since it is possible to return the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means even during the prohibited period (for example, the period when the bonus winning effect is performed), as much as possible Reflecting the player's will, the game value stored as owned by the player can be returned. Thus, for example, in the game from which the special display result is derived, before starting the game in the special gaming state, a part of the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is given as a prize (for example, soft drink or Although it may be desired to exchange for cigarettes etc., it is possible to receive a return of gaming value reflecting such a player's will.

  In addition, as described above, the bet number setting prohibition canceling means prohibits the bet number setting prohibition when a predetermined time elapses after the game end determination means determines the end of the game only in the game for which the special display result is derived. The prohibition on setting of the number of bets by means is lifted. On the other hand, in the game from which the special display result is derived, the prohibition of the setting of the bet number by the bet number setting prohibiting unit is canceled when the game end determining unit determines the end of the game as usual. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the special display result is derived because the bet amount cannot be set even though the game is over.

  Even when the game state is controlled to the special game state, it may be determined that derivation of the small role display result is permitted. Therefore, the gaming state notification control means notifies the notification means of information that can specify that the game state is controlled to the special gaming state after the special display result is derived and until the game for the predetermined number of games is completed. The informing means is controlled so that the player cannot specify that it is controlled in the special gaming state by notifying the informing means of information that cannot be specified that it is not controlled or in the special gaming state. Special game state identification disable control means may be included. In this case, even when the game state is controlled to the special game state, the player can be expected to control the specific high-probability game state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when a special display result is derived (YES in any of steps S907, S909, and S911), a special gaming state that controls the gaming state in a special gaming state (a state in which a corresponding bonus (1) flag is set) Special that increases the probability that a small role display result is derived when compared with the normal game in the normal game state when the special game state is controlled by the control means (steps S908, S910, S912) and the special game state control means Predetermined period of game (regular bonus, challenge time) (period until reaching 12 games or winning 8 times, 1 game, until YES is determined at step S1005, until YES is determined at step S1006b) You may comprise so that the special game control means to control may be further provided. According to such a configuration, since the appearance frequency of the small role display result is high even in the special game state, the player has a sense of expectation that it may be controlled to either the special game state or the special game state. In many cases, the player can have a good expectation.

  Also, in the game from which the special display result is derived, the prohibition of the return control is canceled when the end of the game is determined, and the bet number setting is prohibited until a predetermined time elapses after the game ends ( For example, it is possible to return the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means even during the bonus winning stage), so that the player's will is reflected as much as possible. Thus, it is possible to receive a return of the game value stored as belonging to the player. Thus, for example, in the game from which the special display result is derived, before starting the game in the special gaming state, a part of the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is given as a prize (for example, soft drink or Although it may be desired to exchange for cigarettes etc., it is possible to receive a return of gaming value reflecting such a player's will.

  In addition, as described above, the bet number setting prohibition canceling means prohibits the bet number setting prohibition when a predetermined time elapses after the game end determination means determines the end of the game only in the game for which the special display result is derived. The prohibition on setting of the number of bets by means is lifted. On the other hand, in the game from which the special display result is derived, the prohibition of the setting of the bet number by the bet number setting prohibiting unit is canceled when the game end determining unit determines the end of the game as usual. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the special display result is derived because the bet amount cannot be set even though the game is over.

(4-2) The slot machine described above
In the game from which the special display result is derived, the special display result is displayed in a period from when the game end determination means determines the end of the game until the predetermined time (bonus winning effect waiting time) elapses. Special display result effect execution means (step S1135, effect control by the control unit 120) for executing the special display result effect (bonus winning effect) indicating that it has been derived may be provided.

  According to such a configuration, when the special display result is derived, the special display result effect indicating that the special display result has been derived over the period during which the setting of the bet number is prohibited is executed. It is possible to effectively enhance the interest of the player when shifting to the special game state with the derivation of the display result.

  The special display result effect executing means may be configured such that, in the game from which the special display result is derived, the special display is performed even after the predetermined time has elapsed since the game end determination means determined the end of the game. The result presentation may be continuously executed. As a result, the special display result effect can be provided to the player until the predetermined time elapses, and the prohibition of setting the bet number is canceled even if the special display result effect is performed after the predetermined time elapses. Therefore, the number of bets can be set.

(4-3) The slot machine described above
In a game in which the special gaming state has ended, when the game end determination unit determines that the game has ended, the bet number setting prohibition release unit prohibits the bet number setting prohibition by the bet number setting prohibition unit. The return control prohibition canceling means cancels the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibiting means (NO in steps S1060 and S1065). (If it happens, it will be transferred to BET processing again)
In the game in which the special game state has ended, the bet number setting prohibition canceling means when a predetermined time (ending effect waiting time) has elapsed since the game end determining means determined that the game has ended. The prohibition of the bet number setting by the bet number setting prohibiting means is released (YES in step S1065, YES is determined in step S1070, and the process proceeds to BET processing again), and the game end determining means When it is determined that the game is over, the return control prohibition canceling means cancels the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibiting means (when it is determined YES at step S1065, the settlement switch 47 is detected at step S1068). May be).

  In addition, according to such a configuration, in the game in which the end condition in the special gaming state is satisfied, the prohibition of return control is canceled when the end of the game is determined, and a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the game. The number of game values stored in the game value storage means can be returned even during a period in which setting of the number of bets is prohibited (for example, a period during which an ending effect is performed). Therefore, it is possible to receive a return of the game value stored as belonging to the player, reflecting the player's will as much as possible. This makes it possible to receive a return of game value reflecting the will of the player who wants to end the game immediately after the special game state ends.

  In addition, as described above, the bet number setting prohibition canceling means is used only when a predetermined time elapses after the game end determination means determines the end of the game only in a game in which the special game state end condition is satisfied. The prohibition of the setting of the betting number by the betting number setting prohibiting means is canceled. On the other hand, in a game where the special game state end condition is satisfied, the bet number setting prohibition by the bet number setting prohibiting unit is released when the game end determining unit determines the end of the game. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the game is controlled to the special game state because the bet number cannot be set even though the game is over.

(4-4) The slot machine described above
In a game in which the special gaming state has ended, the special gaming state is in a period from when the game end determination means determines the end of the game until the predetermined time (ending effect waiting time) elapses. Special game state end effect execution means (step S1161, effect control by the control unit 120) for executing a special game state end effect (ending effect) indicating that the game has ended may be provided.

  According to such a configuration, when the special gaming state ends, the special gaming state end effect is executed to indicate that the special gaming state has ended over the period during which the setting of the bet number is prohibited. The player can be surely recognized that the gaming state has ended.

  In addition, the special game state end time execution execution means is a game in which the special game state has ended, even after the predetermined time has elapsed after the game end determination means determines the end of the game. The special game state end effect may be continuously executed. Thereby, the special game state end effect can be provided to the player until the predetermined time elapses, and the bet number is set even when the special game state end effect is performed after the predetermined time elapses. Since the prohibition is canceled, the number of bets can be set.

(5) The slot machine described above
In a game in which the special gaming state has ended, when the game end determination unit determines that the game has ended, the bet number setting prohibition release unit prohibits the bet number setting prohibition by the bet number setting prohibition unit. The return control prohibition canceling means cancels the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibiting means (NO in steps S1060 and S1065). If it happens, the process goes to BET processing again)
In the game in which the special gaming state has ended, the bet number setting prohibition is canceled when a predetermined release operation (operation of the second reset switch 93) is performed after the game end determination means determines that the game has ended. The means cancels the prohibition of the bet number setting by the bet number setting prohibiting means (YES is determined in steps S1065 and S1066, and after YES is determined in step S1074, the process proceeds to the BET process again), and the game ends. When it is determined by the determination means that the game is over, the return control prohibition canceling means cancels the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibiting means (when YES is determined in step S1065, the checkout switch 47 is determined in step S1068). Is detected, and in step S1066 May be settled detection switch 47 is performed) as in step S1072 when it is determined that the ES.

  According to such a configuration, in the game in which the end condition in the special gaming state is satisfied, the return control prohibition is canceled when the end of the game is determined, and a predetermined release such as a reset operation by a clerk after the game ends. Even if the setting of the number of bets is prohibited until an operation is performed (so-called struck state), the game value stored in the game value storage means is returned without waiting for the release operation. Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to receive a return of the game value stored as owned by the player, reflecting the player's will as much as possible. This makes it possible to receive a return of game value reflecting the will of the player who wants to end the game immediately after the special game state ends.

  The bet number setting prohibition releasing means is a bet number setting prohibition means when a predetermined release operation is performed after the game end determination means determines the end of the game in a game in which a special game state end condition is satisfied. Release the prohibition of setting the number of bets by. On the other hand, in a game where the special game state end condition is satisfied, the bet number setting prohibition by the bet number setting prohibiting unit is released when the game end determining unit determines the end of the game. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the game is controlled to the special game state because the bet number cannot be set even though the game is over.

(6-1) The slot machine described above
Special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state when the special display result is derived (YES in any of steps S907, S909, and S911) in the special gaming state (the state in which the corresponding bonus flag is set) ( Steps S908, S910, S912)
A special game (regular bonus, challenge time) in which the probability that a small role display result is derived when compared with the normal game in the normal game state when being controlled to the special game state by the special game state control means Special game control means for controlling for a predetermined period (period until reaching 12 games or winning 8 times, 1 game, until determined as YES in step S1005, until determined as YES in step S1006b),
Special game determination means (steps S702 and S703b) for determining whether or not the game is controlled by the special game,
The special game determination means determines whether or not the special game is controlled by at least the special game state control means when the special game state is controlled (YES in step S701, YES in step S703b). (Steps S702 and S703b),
The special game control means starts control to the special game when it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is not controlled (steps S703a and S703c).

  According to such a configuration, it may be determined that the derivation of the small combination display result is permitted even when the special gaming state is controlled. Therefore, the gaming state notification control means notifies the notification means of information that can specify that the game state is controlled to the special gaming state after the special display result is derived and until the game for the predetermined number of games is completed. The informing means is controlled so that the player cannot specify that it is controlled in the special gaming state by notifying the informing means of information that cannot be specified that it is not controlled or in the special gaming state. Special game state identification disable control means may be included. In this case, even when the game state is controlled to the special game state, the player can be expected to control the specific high-probability game state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the special game may be configured such that the probability that the small role display result is derived is higher than that in the normal game. According to such a configuration, since the appearance frequency of the small role display result is high even in the special game state, the player has a sense of expectation that it may be controlled to either the special game state or the special game state. In many cases, the player can have a good expectation.

  Further, according to the above-described configuration, it is determined whether or not the special game is controlled while being controlled to the special game state, and if the special game is not controlled, the control of the special game is started. Since the value for gaming can be increased fastest in the special gaming state, the interest of the player accompanying the transition to the special gaming state is enhanced rather than the control of the special game being started with any winning as in the past. be able to.

  Further, the special game control means that the special game is controlled for a predetermined period of time is that when the special game starts, a predetermined number of games (may be one game or a plurality of games) may be set. The game may be controlled to a special game until it arrives, or after the special game has started, a special game end condition (for example, a specified number of times (may be one or multiple times) The game may be controlled to a special game until a winning is established). Furthermore, even if a special game is reached until a predetermined number of games is reached after a special game starts or a predetermined special game end condition is met, the special game is controlled. Good.

  Further, the special game control means may start control of the special game simultaneously with the start of the special game state, and in this case, while the special game state is controlled, the special game is controlled. Therefore, the control associated with the transition to the special gaming state can be simplified.

  (6-2) The special game determination unit described above determines, for each game, whether or not the game is controlled by the special game when at least the special game state control unit controls the special game state. Steps S701, S702, S703b) in the lottery process.

  According to such a configuration, since it is determined whether or not the game is controlled by a special game for each game, the control program for each game in the special game state can be shared, the process is simplified, and the program Capacity reduction can be achieved.

  The special game determination means determines whether or not the special game is controlled at the end of each game, recognizes a game in which a predetermined shift prize has occurred as a special game state, Even in a game where a prize has occurred, it may be determined whether or not the game is controlled by the special game. Even in such a case, the game is controlled only by the special game while being controlled by the special game state. Therefore, the control accompanying the transition to the special gaming state can be simplified.

  Further, the special game determination means may determine whether or not the game in which the transition prize has been generated is controlled by the special game at the start of each game without recognizing the game as a special game state. Even in this case, only the special game needs to be controlled while being controlled in the special game state, so that the control accompanying the transition to the special game state can be simplified.

(6-3) The special game control means described above controls the special game until the predetermined period elapses after the control to the special game is started or until the special game state ends (step S1006a). , S1006c, S1012, S1015, S1018),
The special game determination means determines whether or not the special game is controlled when the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the special game control (steps S1005 and S1006b).

  According to such a configuration, while being controlled in the special gaming state, it is determined whether or not the special game is controlled when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the special game control. Since processing for re-activating the special game only has to be performed only when the game control is completed, unnecessary processing is not performed in a state where the control of the special game is not completed.

(6-4) The slot machine described above
External output control means (output control of an external output signal by the CPU 111, external output board) for performing control for externally outputting a special game signal (regular bonus signal, challenge time signal) indicating that it is controlled by a special game 105)
The external output control means stops the output of the special game signal for a predetermined time when the special game ends and is again controlled by the special game (in response to the regular bonus flag being erased in step S1006a). After the output is stopped, the output is stopped again after the flag during the challenge time is erased in step S1006c, and then the output is started again (the output is started in response to the regular bonus flag being set in S703a). , Output starts in response to the flag during the challenge time being set in S703c).

  According to such a configuration, when the special game is finished and is again controlled by the special game, the output of the special game signal is stopped for a predetermined time. It becomes possible to discriminate with the device, and for example, it is possible to properly perform a test such as whether or not the slot machine is operating normally from an externally output signal.

  It should be noted that the time during which the external output control means stops outputting the special game signal may be a time that allows the external device to determine that the signal has been interrupted.

(6-5) The slot machine described above
In the special gaming state, a predetermined condition for ending the special gaming state (for example, the total number of payouts in the big bonus (1) exceeds 345, the total number of payouts in the challenge bonus (1) exceeds 105 Special gaming state end condition determining means (steps S1011, S1014, S1017) for determining whether or not
When the special game state end condition determining means determines that the end condition is satisfied (for example, YES in step S1011 or the like), the special game state end means (steps S1012, S1015, S1018) ends the special game state. )
The special game control means controls the special game regardless of whether or not the special game is controlled for the predetermined period when it is determined by the special gaming state end condition determination means that the end condition is satisfied. (Steps S1012, S1015, S1018)
The special game determination means controls the special game after the special game state end condition determination means determines that the end condition is not satisfied (for example, after NO is determined in step S1011 or the like). It is determined whether it has been performed (steps S702 and S703b).

  According to such a configuration, after determining whether or not the special game state end condition is satisfied, the special game state end condition is satisfied. Since it is performed only when it is determined that the special game state is not performed, the determination for starting the special game, that is, the unnecessary determination is not performed even though the special gaming state is ended.

  (7-1) The predetermined number of bets described above is at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or setting a maximum bet number. It may be made to become.

  (7-2) The slot machine described above may set a bet number using medals, or may set a bet number using game balls. Further, a valuable value (credit or the like) corresponding to a medal or a game ball may be stored in the slot machine, and the bet number may be set using the stored valuable value.

    (7-3) Although the notification means described above can notify information related to the control of the gaming state by any of images, sounds, and light, these can be combined and applied.

    (7-4) The small role display result described above may be derived with the highest probability among a plurality of types of display results accompanied by the addition of game value.

  According to such a configuration, a display result having a high appearance frequency even in the normal gaming state among the plurality of types of display results accompanied by the addition of gaming value becomes the small role display result. Even if the game is not controlled to the specific high-probability gaming state, the player can often expect the control to the specific high-probability gaming state, and can give the player a reasonable expectation. .

  If there are a plurality of types of small role display results, the total probability of deriving the multiple types of small role display results is higher than the probability of deriving other small role display results. Good. That is, it is only necessary that the total probability that a plurality of types of small combination display results are derived is higher in the special gaming state than in the normal gaming state. For example, the probability that the first small combination display result is derived does not change between the special gaming state and the normal gaming state, but the probability that the second small combination display result is derived is higher in the special gaming state than in the normal gaming state. It may be.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. The front door of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking device 19 and rotating it clockwise. A variable display device 2 is provided on the upper front side of the slot machine 1. The variable display device 2 includes a reel unit 3 (see FIG. 3). In the reel unit 3, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later, and reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR (see FIG. 3) for rotating / stopping the reels with respect to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively. Reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR (see FIG. 3) for detecting the reference position, and a reel lamp 3LP (see FIG. 3) for irradiating light from the back surface are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “red 7 (black 7 in FIG. 2)” are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. , “Blue 7 (white 7 in FIG. 2)”, “BAR”, “Replay 1”, and “Replay 2” are drawn in a predetermined order. “Red 7”, “Blue 7” and “BAR” are larger than “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “Replay 1”, “Replay 2”, and have a particularly wide width. Yes, even when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, the player can recognize the symbols relatively easily. “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “Replay 1”, “Replay 2” are recognized by the player when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. It has become difficult. The variable display device 2 allows a player to display a symbol drawn on the outer periphery of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotated / stopped by the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR from a see-through window formed on the upper part of the front door. It is configured to be visible. The variable display device 2 can lead the three symbols drawn on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are stopped to upper, middle, and lower three stages.

  The variable display device 2 includes a first line configured from the upper stage of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a second line configured from the lower stage of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and an upper stage and reels of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and reels. The third line composed of the lower stage of 3R, the fourth line composed of the lower stage of each of reels 3L and 3C and the upper stage of reel 3R, and the fifth line composed of the upper stage of reel 3L and the lower stage of each of reels 3C and 3R A sixth line configured from the lower stage of the reel 3L and the upper stage of each of the reels 3C and 3R, a seventh line configured from the upper stage of each of the reels 3L and 3R and the lower stage of the reel 3C, and the lower stage of each of the reels 3L and 3R A total of eight pay lines are set for the eighth line configured from the upper stage of the reel 3C. In other words, the winning line includes all lines formed by combinations of the upper and lower stages of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Since the winning line is provided in this way, it is possible to make a winning by stopping symbols constituting each combination described later at the upper or lower stage of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R will be described in more detail later.

  On the lower side of the variable display device 2 and at a substantially central position on the front surface side of the slot machine 1, a liquid crystal display 4 is provided as an effect unit. The liquid crystal display 4 is larger than the variable display device 2 in terms of size, and when the player (assuming an average height) sits in front of the slot machine 1, the height of the player's line of sight Therefore, the variable display device 2 is also easily visible.

  The liquid crystal display 4 displays images for various effects according to the progress of the game, such as the gaming state and the setting status of the winning flag. For example, a background image corresponding to the gaming state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. The liquid crystal display 4 displays an image for notifying the setting status of the winning flag and the winning status. In the liquid crystal display 4, these images are displayed in accordance with the rotation / stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the variable display device 2, and then correspond to the display results of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the variable display device 2. The effect result image is displayed. Further, in the liquid crystal display 4, when winning a winning combination continuously according to the display result of the variable display device 2, a predetermined effect such as a winning combination continuous winning effect described later is performed. Furthermore, the liquid crystal display 4 can display various information directly or indirectly related to the game.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display 4, from the top, a payout display unit 21, a credit display unit 22, a bonus notification unit 36, a replay display unit 32, a start display unit 30, a insertion instruction display unit 29, and a hit display Part 34 is provided. The payout display unit 21 includes a 7-segment display payout display 53 (see FIG. 3), and displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning a small role described later. The credit display unit 22 is constituted by a credit display 52 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and displays the number of credits accumulated as data according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out coins as will be described later.

  When the bonus notification lamp 66 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, the bonus notification unit 36 can make a big bonus (1) winning, a big bonus (2) winning, and a challenge bonus (1) winning, which will be described later. Inform the player that The insertion instruction display unit 29 indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the insertion instruction lamp 59 (see FIG. 3). The start display unit 30 indicates that the start lamp 60 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, so that the start can be started, that is, the operation of the start lever 11 can be accepted. The replay display unit 32 indicates that a replay winning that will be described later has been made when the replay lamp 62 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The hit display unit 34 indicates that the gaming state is a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), or a challenge bonus (1), which will be described later, by turning on the HIT lamp 54 (see FIG. 3). .

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display 4, winning display portions 25a to 25d are provided. The winning display units 25a to 25d indicate that winning display results corresponding to the variable display device 2 are derived by the blinking of the winning display lamps 45a to 45d (see FIG. 3).

  A medal slot 13, a single BET button 14, a MAXBET button 15, and a checkout button 16 are provided on a horizontal surface of a trapezoidal portion provided below the liquid crystal display 4. The BET button lamps 70a and 70b (see FIG. 3), which are turned on when the number of bets can be set from the credits (maximum 50) accumulated as data, are arranged inside the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15. Has been.

  The medal insertion slot 13 is for a player to insert a medal from here, and when insertion of a medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 44 (see FIG. 3) when the insertion instruction display unit 29 is lit, A bet amount is set or credits are accumulated as data. The single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15 are buttons that are operated by the player when setting the number of bets (1, 3 respectively) from the credits stored as data. When it is detected by the sheet BET switch 45 (see FIG. 3) or the MAXBET switch 46 (see FIG. 3), the bet amount from the credit is set.

  The number of bets that can be set in each game by inserting a medal from the medal slot 13 and operating the single BET button 14 or the MAXBET button 15 is 3 in any gaming state. When the bet number is set, the start lever 11 can accept the operation, and the game can be started. The settlement button 16 is a button for instructing to pay out credits. When an operation is detected by the settlement switch 47 (see FIG. 3), medals corresponding to the credits accumulated as data are paid out.

  On the vertical surface of the trapezoidal portion, there are provided a start lever 11, stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, and a medal clogging elimination button 18 that mechanically vibrates the slot machine 1 when the medal is jammed. ing. The start lever 11 is operated by the player when starting the game. When the operation is detected by the start switch 41 (see FIG. 3), the reel drive motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR are started to be driven. 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R (FIG. 3) provided therein are provided. (See) is lit, and the player is informed.

  The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are buttons that the player operates to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a desired timing, respectively, and the operations are stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R (see FIG. 3). Is detected, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 190 milliseconds. The reels 3L, 3C and 3R rotate 80 times per minute and change the design of 80 x 21 (number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 milliseconds Can be pulled in. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop button is used as a reference, the symbols from the symbol to the fourth frame ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, the symbols from the symbol to six frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, when any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is operated, within 7 frames including the symbol displayed in the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop button. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line. In addition, as described above, all lines composed of combinations of the upper or lower stages of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are set as the winning lines, and the symbols constituting each role are the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. It is configured to be able to win a prize by stopping at each upper stage or lower stage. For this reason, a combination of symbols arranged within 7 frames on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be awarded regardless of the timing at which the stop button is operated, thereby preventing the occurrence of missing. be able to.

  When the challenge time (CT) provided during the challenge bonus described later is controlled, the maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop button 12C until the corresponding reel 3C stops rotating is reduced to 75 milliseconds. Is done. A maximum of one frame can be drawn in 75 milliseconds. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbol are symbols for a total of two frames including the symbol displayed when the stop button 12C is operated and the symbol one frame ahead.

  On the lower front side of the slot machine 1, a medal payout port 71 and a medal storage tray 72 are provided. The medal payout port 71 discharges medals paid out by the hopper 80 (see FIG. 3) to the outside. The medal storage tray 72 is for storing paid-out medals. The front panel on the medal storage tray 72 is irradiated with light emitted from the fluorescent lamp 6 (see FIG. 3) installed therein.

  Speakers 7L and 7R are provided on the left and right sides of the variable display device 2 as production means. The speakers 7L and 7R output sound effects at the time of winning, big bonus (1) entry, big bonus (2) entry, challenge bonus (1) entry, and alarm sound output at the time of abnormality. The sound for various effects according to the game state is output.

  Further, on the front side of the slot machine 1, an effect by light is performed by light emission of game effect lamps 75 </ b> A to 75 </ b> E (see FIG. 3) as effect means so as to surround the variable display device 2 and the liquid crystal display 4. Game effect display sections 5A to 5E are provided. The game effect display units 5A to 5E perform effects by light in various patterns according to the progress of the game. Note that the light emission colors of the game effect display portions 5A to 5E may be a single color or a plurality of colors. The game effect display units 5A to 5E may emit light according to the type of winning combination.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the slot machine 1 includes a power supply board 100, a game control board 101, an effect control board 102, a reel relay board 103, a reel lamp relay board 104, an external output board 105, and an effect relay board 106. It is divided roughly.

  The power supply board 100 transforms an external power supply voltage of AC 100V and supplies operating power to the game control board 101 and other parts of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 3, only the game control board 101, the hopper 80, and the switches 91 to 94 are connected. However, the power supply board 100 also supplies power to other units. The power supply board 100 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and is connected to a hopper 80 including a hopper motor 82 for performing a medal payout operation and a payout sensor 81 for detecting the medal payout.

  The power supply board 100 sets a winning probability for an internal lottery to be described later, and a setting switch 91 and a setting switch 91 for changing setting values (setting 1 to setting 4) of medal payout rates calculated based on the probability. Are connected to a setting key switch 92 for enabling the operation, a second reset switch 93 for resetting the internal state (RAM 112), and a main switch 94 for switching the power ON / OFF. Is sent to the game control board 101. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the slot machine 1. As will be described later, the second reset switch 93 is a means for receiving a release operation for releasing the stop state when the stop control is performed to stop the progress of the game and the stop state is controlled. is there.

  The game control board 101 is a control board on the main side that controls the overall flow of the game in the slot machine 1, and includes a control unit 110 composed of a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU 111, a RAM 112, a ROM 113, and an I / O port 114. It is installed. Further, a random number generation circuit 115, a sampling circuit 116, a power supply monitoring circuit 117, a reset circuit 118, and the like are mounted.

  The CPU 111 has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timer function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and in the slot machine 1 Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly. One word of data handled by the CPU 111 is 8 bits (1 byte), and the addresses of the RAM 112 and the ROM 113 are also assigned in units of 8 bits.

  The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The allocation of the addresses of the RAM 112 and the ROM 113 is different between the development model in the manufacturer and the mass production model delivered to the hall. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the game control board 101.

  The random number generation circuit 115 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, as will be described later, and the sampling circuit 116 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 115. . The random number generation circuit 115 is provided for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The CPU 111 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 116 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 115 as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function). As a random number for internal lottery described later, a numerical value obtained by processing a numerical value extracted by the hardware random number function by software is used.

  The power supply monitoring circuit 117 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and, when detecting a voltage drop (for example, determining whether or not the voltage has become a predetermined voltage or less), sends a voltage drop signal to the control unit 110. Output circuit. Although not specifically illustrated, the control unit 110 includes an interrupt input terminal. When a voltage drop signal is input to the interrupt input terminal, an external interrupt is generated, and the CPU 111 of the control unit 110 performs external interrupt. The power interruption processing is executed according to the data.

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

  Next, after all the output ports are initialized, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM, set in the parity storage area 112-7 (see FIG. 4), and the RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the operation of the control unit 110 is reliably stopped when power is interrupted.

  Thus, in the power interruption interrupt process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area 112-7, and compared with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup, It is possible to confirm whether or not the data stored in the RAM is normal.

  Next, the reset circuit 118 outputs a reset signal to the control unit 110 when the voltage rises to a level at which the control unit 110 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the control unit 110 and also controls the control unit 110. A reset signal is output to the control unit 110 when the reset counter value is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the control unit 110, that is, when the control unit 110 does not operate for a certain period of time. This is a circuit for restarting the control unit 110.

  The CPU 111 also has a function of updating the numerical value of the specific address in the RAM 112 by timer interrupt processing and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). The CPU 111 transmits various commands to the effect control board 102 via the I / O port 114. Each of these commands consists of 8 bits. Note that information (commands) is sent from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 only in one direction, and no information (commands) is sent from the effect control board 102 to the game control board 101.

  Connected to the game control board 101 are a single BET switch 45, a MAXBET switch 46, a start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, a settlement switch 47, a first reset switch 48, and a throw-in medal sensor 44. Detection signals from the switches / sensors are input. In addition, detection signals of the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR are input via the reel relay substrate 103. In accordance with the detection signals of these switches / sensors input via the I / O port 114 or the detection signals of various switches input via the power supply board 100 as described above, the CPU 111 on the game control board 101 Processing is in progress.

  The game control board 101 also includes a flow path switching solenoid 49, a payout display 53, a credit display 52, a loading instruction lamp 59, a start lamp 60, a replay lamp 62, a HIT lamp 54, BET button lamps 70a and 70b, an operation. Valid lamps 63L, 63C, 63R and winning display lamps 45a to 45d are connected, and the CPU 111 controls these operations according to the progress of the game.

  The game control board 101 is connected to reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via a reel relay board 103. The CPU 111 refers to the winning flag set in the RAM 112 and controls the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via the reel relay board 103 to stop the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. An effect control board 102 is further connected to the game control board 101 via an effect relay board 106.

  The effect relay board 106 is a board provided to ensure one-way information transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102. The effect relay board 106 does not check the game control board 101 and the effect control board 102 by checking this state, and an illegal signal (especially an external input to the effect control board 102 is input to the control unit 110 of the game control board 101). It is possible to check whether or not a modification has been made such that a signal is input).

  The effect control board 102 is a sub-side control board that controls the execution of effects in the slot machine 1, and is equipped with a control unit 120 including a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU 121, a RAM 122, a ROM 123, and an I / O port 124. Yes. In addition, the random number generation circuit 125 and the sampling circuit 126 are mounted, and the CPU 121 acquires the value counted by the random number generation circuit 125 by the sampling circuit 126, so that the hardware random number function similar to that of the game control board 101 is obtained. Is forming. It also has a software random number function by interrupt processing.

  The CPU 121 executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 123 to perform processing related to the execution of the effect, and controls each circuit in the effect control board 102 and each circuit connected thereto. The performance is performed based on a command received from the game control board 101 via the I / O port 124. The RAM 122 is used as a work area when the CPU 121 executes a program. The ROM 123 stores programs executed by the CPU 121 and fixed data. The I / O port 124 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the effect control board 102.

  The effect control board 102 is connected with game effect lamps 75A to 75E, a liquid crystal display 4, speakers 7L and 7R, a fluorescent lamp 6, and a bonus notification lamp 66. A reel lamp 3LP is connected via a reel lamp relay substrate 104. The control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 performs these effects by controlling these parts.

  The reel relay board 103 relays between the game control board 101, the external output board 105 and the reel unit 3. The reel relay substrate 103 is also connected with a full sensor 90, and its detection signal is input. The full tank sensor 90 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and detects that the medals in the overflow tank storing the medals overflowed from the hopper 80 are full.

  The reel lamp relay board 104 relays between the effect control board 102 and the reel unit 3. The external output board 105 is connected to an external device such as a hall management computer. The big bonus (1) medium signal and the big bonus (2) medium signal input from the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103. , A challenge bonus (1) medium signal, a challenge bonus (2) medium signal, a challenge bonus (3) medium signal, a regular bonus medium signal, a challenge time medium signal, a medal IN signal, and a medal OUT signal are output to the external device. To do. In addition, a winning status signal, a reel control signal, and a stop switch signal may be output to an external device.

  Next, the configuration of the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the storage area of the RAM 112. As illustrated, the RAM 112 includes an important work 112-1, a general work 112-2, a special work 112-3, a set value work 112-4, a non-saved work 112-5, a stack area 112-6, and a parity storage area. A plurality of storage areas including 112-7 and an unused area 112-8 are provided.

  Among these storage areas, in particular, the set value work 112-4 is an area for storing a set value that determines a winning probability of an internal winning described later. The parity storage area 112-7 is an area for storing the RAM parity when the power is turned off. The RAM 112 is supplied with power from a backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and stores stored data.

  The general work 112-2 is an area that is cleared at the end of each game, and a winning combination and a winning flag setting area for the small role and replay are provided here. The special work 112-3 is not cleared for each game, and a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), a challenge bonus (1), a challenge bonus (2), and a challenge bonus (3) which will be described later. The area for setting the winning flag is provided here.

  The stack area 112-6 is an area in which data saved from the register of the CPU 111 is stored. As the game progresses, an unused stack area in which no data is stored, that is, an unused stack area is stored. And a stack area in use. In the stack area 112-6, an area corresponding to a predetermined start address to end address is allocated among the areas of the RAM 112. The used stack area refers to an area corresponding to the storage address where data is actually stored from the start address of the stack area 112-6. The storage address is an address that changes every time data is stored. The unused stack area refers to an area corresponding to the address next to the storage address to the final address of the stack area 112-6. The unused stack area of the stack area 112-6 is an area that is cleared for each game (for example, at the start of the game) as described later.

  The unused area 112-8 is an area that is not defined to be used without reading and writing data updated as the game progresses. This area is cleared at the time of start.

  In the slot machine 1, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value, and the winning probability of the internal lottery described later is determined according to the set value. The medal payout rate is the number of medals to be paid out (added credits) to the small role won in the internal lottery described later with respect to the number of medals inserted by the player for setting the bet number. Calculated as a percentage of expected value. It is not calculated based on the number of medals that will be paid out for the small role that is actually won. As will be described later, when the gaming state is different, the medal payout rate also changes.

  Here, a setting value changing operation by the setting switch 91 will be described. In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 by the main switch 94 after the setting key switch 92 is turned on. When the slot machine 1 is started without changing the setting value, the setting key switch 92 may be turned off and the power may be turned on by the main switch 94.

  When the setting key switch 92 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting change mode is enabled in which the setting value can be changed. When the setting switch 91 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value is updated one by one (when the operation is further performed from the setting 4, the setting is returned to the setting 1). Then, when the setting key switch 92 is turned OFF after the start lever 11 is operated, the changed set value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 112. Then, the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game state, but can be roughly divided into big bonus (1), big bonus (2), challenge bonus (1), challenge bonus (2), challenge bonus ( 3) There are a special combination that accompanies one of the transitions, a small combination that involves paying out medals, and a re-gamer that can start the next game without the need to set a bet. The big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) may be simply referred to as a big bonus, and the challenge bonus (1), the challenge bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (3) may be simply referred to as a challenge bonus. The big bonus may be indicated as BB, and the challenge bonus may be indicated as CB. Sometimes the big bonus and the challenge bonus are simply referred to as bonuses.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations in this slot machine 1, the combination of symbols in the variable display device 2, the bonus ending conditions, and the types of RTs to be transferred from the next game. . As types of RTs in the present embodiment, RT1 to RT7 having different probabilities of winning the re-gamer are provided. Note that the gaming state controlled by RT1 to RT7 may be simply referred to as RT.

  The big bonus (1) is won when a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is arranged on either of the winning lines in the normal gaming state or RT. The big bonus (2) is won when a combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged on either of the winning lines in the normal gaming state or RT. When the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) wins, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), respectively. In the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2), there is a difference between the upper limit of the number of payout medals and the type of RT controlled after the end.

  In Big Bonus (1) or Big Bonus (2), 12 games have been consumed or 8 games have been won until the Big Bonus (1) or Big Bonus (2) is completed It is repeatedly controlled to a regular bonus (which may be indicated as RB) in which the end condition is satisfied by the possibility. While the gaming state is the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) medium flag is set in the RAM 112, respectively. Further, while the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112.

  Each of the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) ends when an end condition is established when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 345. The game state is controlled by RT7 from when the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are won internally until the selected big bonus is won. Further, after the end of the big bonus (1), the gaming state is controlled to RT1 only during a predetermined 50 game. Further, after the end of the big bonus (2), the gaming state is controlled to RT2 only during a predetermined 50 game. However, when the gaming state is controlled by RT1 or RT2, if a special bonus such as a big bonus or a challenge bonus is won, RT1 or RT2 ends at that time even if the prescribed number of games remains.

  Also, when the big bonus (1) is won, when the big bonus (2) is won, after the big bonus (1) is finished, and after the big bonus (2) is finished, credit adjustment is excluded. Any operation of the player is invalidated and controlled in a frozen state in which the game cannot be progressed for a certain period of time. When the big bonus (1) ends and the big bonus (2) ends when the stop function is enabled, any operation of the player is invalid except for the payment of credits. Thus, the control is performed until the second reset switch 93 is operated to a stop state where the game cannot be progressed.

  The challenge bonus (1) is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on either the winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. The challenge bonus (2) is won when a combination of “1-2-1” is arranged on either the normal game state or the winning line in RT. The challenge bonus (3) is won when a combination of “1-2 Replay 1” is arranged in either the normal gaming state or the winning line in RT. This makes it difficult for the player to determine whether the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) have been derived, and makes the player more aware of the derivation of the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3). Can be difficult.

  When the challenge bonus (1), the challenge bonus (2), or the challenge bonus (3) is won, the game state shifts to the challenge bonus (1), the challenge bonus (2), or the challenge bonus (3), respectively. The challenge bonus (1), the challenge bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (3) are different in the upper limit of the number of payout medals and the type of RT controlled after the end. The challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) are different in the type of RT controlled after the end.

  In the challenge bonus (1), the challenge bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (3), one game is digested until the challenge bonus (1), the challenge bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (3) are completed. It is repeatedly controlled for each game during the challenge time when the end condition is satisfied (in some cases, indicated as CT). While the game state is the challenge bonus (1), the challenge bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (3), the challenge bonus (1) medium flag, the challenge bonus (2) medium flag, and the challenge bonus (3) medium flag are respectively displayed. It is set in the RAM 112. While the gaming state is at the challenge time, a flag during the challenge time is set in the RAM 112.

  The challenge bonus (1) ends when the end condition is satisfied when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 105. The game state is controlled by RT7 from the time when the challenge bonus (1) is won internally until the time when the selected challenge bonus (1) is won. In addition, after the challenge bonus (1) ends, the gaming state is controlled to RT3 only for 50 games defined in advance. However, when the gaming state is controlled by RT3, if a special bonus such as a big bonus or a challenge bonus is won, RT3 ends at that time even if the prescribed number of games remains.

  In addition, when the challenge bonus (1) is won and after the challenge bonus (1) ends, all operations of the player are invalid except for the payment of credits, and the game cannot be progressed. Controlled for a certain period of time. Also, when the challenge bonus (1) ends when the stop function is enabled, any operation of the player becomes invalid except for the payment of credits, and the progress of the game becomes impossible. The state is controlled until the second reset switch 93 is operated.

  On the other hand, each of the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) ends when an end condition is established when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 15. Therefore, the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) have a payout amount of 15 when the watermelon or bell wins, so the expected value of the number of games continuously controlled by the challenge bonus is 2 games. It is set to become. Note that the expected value of the number of games continuously controlled by the challenge bonus is not limited to two games, and any value may be used as long as the expected value is a plurality of games. After the end of the challenge bonus (2), the gaming state is controlled to RT4 only for 20 predetermined games. In addition, after the challenge bonus (3) is ended, the gaming state is controlled to RT5 only for 20 predetermined games. However, when the gaming state is controlled by RT4 or RT5, if a special bonus such as a big bonus or a challenge bonus is won, RT4 or RT5 ends at that point even if the prescribed number of games remains.

  Even if the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) are won in the internal lottery described later, the appropriate operation procedure is made so that the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be won in these roles. If you do not operate, you will not win these roles. This is because the symbols constituting the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) are not arranged within 7 frames on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Of course, if you don't win any of these roles without being operated in the proper operating procedure, you will be able to derive a chance that you can derive when you win or not win these roles ( From a point of view, there may be cases where a loss) is derived. The display result of the losing includes a losing that can be derived only when the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) are not won.

  On the other hand, except for big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and challenge bonus (1), challenge bonus (2), challenge bonus (3), cherry, bell, watermelon, replay (1), replay (2) When the replay (3) and replay (4) are won in the internal lottery to be described later, the symbols constituting these roles are arranged within 7 frames in each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. , 12C, 12R can be awarded regardless of the timing of operation.

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “4” is derived on any winning line for the left reel 3L in any gaming state, and two medals are paid out per winning line. When “4” stops at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L, the derivation is made on four pay lines, so that a total of eight medals are paid out.

  The bell is awarded when the combination of “Replay 1-1-Replay 1” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out.

  The watermelon is awarded when the combination of “Replay 1-4-4” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out.

  Replay (1) is awarded when the combination of “Replay 1-2-4” is aligned on either of the winning lines in the normal gaming state or RT. Replay (2) is awarded when the combination of “1-4-1” is aligned on either the winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. Replay (3) is awarded when the combination of “Replay 1-4-Replay 1” is aligned on either of the winning lines in the normal gaming state or RT. Replay (4) is awarded when the combination of “1-1-4” is aligned on either of the winning lines in the normal gaming state or RT. When winning a replay, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of wagers again, so three medals corresponding to the number of bets 3 that are not required to be set in the next game are paid out. This is essentially the same as.

  Further, when the replay (2) is won, the gaming state is controlled to RT6 only for 103 games that are defined in advance. When Replay (3) is won, the gaming state is controlled to RT6 only for 203 games that are defined in advance. When Replay (4) is won, the gaming state is controlled to RT6 only for 303 games that are defined in advance. However, when the gaming state is controlled by RT6, if a special bonus such as a big bonus or a challenge bonus is won, RT6 ends at that time even if the prescribed number of games remains.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the above-described winning combination (derivation of the winning display result) is allowed is determined before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start lever 11 is operated). ), To decide. In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 115. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, according to the acquired random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the setting value set by the setting switch 91 It is done. Winning in the internal lottery is exclusive.

  FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a winning combination table by gaming state. The winning combination table according to gaming state is stored in advance in the ROM 113 and is used to determine a combination that is determined to be won in the internal lottery. The registered content of the winning combination table according to gaming state indicates the combination determined according to the gaming state. In the game state of each game, a combination that is a lottery target is referred to. Here, a plurality of winning combinations may be subject to lottery at the same time.

  When the gaming state is the big bonus (1) and the regular bonus (RB) provided during the big bonus (2), and the gaming state is the challenge bonus (1), the challenge bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (3) When there is a challenge time (CT) provided inside, cherry, bell, and watermelon are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  When in the normal gaming state, big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (1) + watermelon, big bonus (1), big bonus (2) + cherry, big bonus (2) + watermelon, big bonus (2 ), Challenge Bonus (1) + Cherry, Challenge Bonus (1), Challenge Bonus (2), Challenge Bonus (3), Cherry, Bell, Watermelon, Replay (1), Replay (2), Replay (3), Replay (4) is sequentially read out as a target combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT, big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (1) + watermelon, big bonus (1), big bonus (2) + cherry, big bonus (2) + watermelon, big bonus (2 ), Challenge Bonus (1) + Cherry, Challenge Bonus (1), Challenge Bonus (2), Challenge Bonus (3), Cherry, Bell, Watermelon, Replay (1), Replay (2), Replay (3), Replay (4) is sequentially read out as a target combination of the internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the target part of the internal lottery is sequentially added to the random number for the internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the target part is won. Is done. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 112. The number of determination values is read in accordance with the storage address of the number of determination values registered in the role table stored in advance in the ROM 113. Watermelons, bells, and cherries are subject to internal lottery in any gaming state, and storage addresses for the number of judgment values corresponding to the regular bonus and challenge time, and storage addresses for the number of judgment values corresponding to the normal gaming state and RT And are registered. The number of determination values may be 256 or more, and cannot be stored for one word. Therefore, each determination value number is registered using a storage area for two words.

  The number of determination values of the combination to be a lottery target is registered corresponding to the gaming state. Even if the winning combination is the same, whether the controlled gaming state is normal, a regular bonus provided as a big bonus, a challenge time provided as a challenge bonus, or RT1 This is because the winning probability may be different depending on which of .about.RT6. In addition, the number of determination values corresponding to the game state of the combination to be a lottery target may be common regardless of the set value, and may be different depending on the set value. If the number of determination values is common regardless of the set value, a common flag is set (for example, the value is “1”).

  For example, Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (2) + Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Watermelon, Challenge Bonus (1) + Cherry are in normal gaming state or RT The storage addresses of the number of determination values corresponding to the normal gaming state and RT are registered. The value of the common flag for these roles is 1, and a storage address for a common number of determination values is registered regardless of the set value.

  The big bonus (1), big bonus (2), challenge bonus (1), challenge bonus (2), challenge bonus (3) are subject to internal lottery in the normal gaming state or RT, and the normal gaming state In addition, storage addresses for the number of determination values corresponding to RT are registered. For these combinations, the value of the common flag is 0, and the storage address of the number of determination values is individually registered according to the set value.

  Watermelon, bell and cherry are subject to internal lottery in any gaming state, the storage address of the number of judgment values corresponding to the regular bonus, the storage address of the number of judgment values corresponding to the challenge bonus, the normal gaming state and the RT And the storage address of the number of judgment values corresponding to. Among these small roles, the common flag value of watermelon and bell is 1, and the storage address of the common number of judgment values is registered regardless of the set value in any gaming state. The common flag for cherry is 0, and the storage address for the number of determination values is individually registered according to the set value in any gaming state.

  Replays (1) to (4) are each subject to internal lottery in the normal gaming state or RT, and the number of determination values is registered depending on whether it is the normal gaming state or RT1-7. ing. For both the replay in the normal gaming state and the replay in RT, the common flag is 1, and a common storage address for the number of determination values is registered regardless of the set value.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the number of determination values of each lottery target combination acquired based on the gaming state and the set value. The number of determination values is stored in the RAM 112 in the development model, and in a storage area provided in the address area assigned to the ROM 113 in the mass production model.

  FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating the number of determination values of each lottery target combination acquired in the internal lottery when the gaming state is the normal gaming state. For example, when the set value is 1, “20” is the challenge bonus (1) when the target character of the internal lottery is the big bonus (1), and “19” is the big bonus (2). “25” is a challenge bonus (2) at a certain time, “40” is a challenge bonus (3), “20” is a challenge bonus (3), and “30” is a big bonus (1) + cherry. Is "30" when it is a big bonus (2) + cherry, "20" when it is a challenge bonus (1) + cherry, "38" when it is a big bonus (1) + watermelon, Replay (1) Big Bonus (2) + “38” when it is a watermelon, “10200” when it is a bell, “432” when it is a cherry, “180” when it is a watermelon so “8978” is replay (2), “1” is replay (3), “1” is replay (4), and “1” is replay (4). Get as. FIG. 6A similarly shows the number of determination values for each lottery target combination acquired in the internal lottery when the set value is 2 to 4.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the larger the set value, the larger the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), the challenge bonus (1), the challenge bonus (2), and the challenge bonus ( The number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of 3) is large. As a result, the larger the set value, the higher the probability of winning the special combination in the internal lottery.

  In the present embodiment, no matter what the set value is set, the probability of winning one of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) is larger. The number of special role judgment values is set so that the probability of winning the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3) is lower.

  FIGS. 6B to 6H are diagrams showing the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of replays (1) to (4) when the gaming state is RT. It should be noted that the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of winning combinations other than replays (1) to (4) when the gaming state is RT is the same as the number of determination values shown in FIG. . That is, the number of determination values of each lottery role acquired in the internal lottery when the gaming state is RT is the determination acquired in the internal lottery of replays (1) to (4) shown in FIG. The number of values is replaced with the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of replays (1) to (4) shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram showing the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of replays (1) to (4) when the gaming state is RT1. For example, when the setting value is 1, “12000” is the replay (1) when the target combination of the internal lottery is “replay”, and “524” is the replay (3) when the replay is (2). When “98” is replay (4), “33” is acquired as the number of determination values.

  FIG. 6C is a diagram showing the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of replays (1) to (4) when the gaming state is RT2. For example, when the set value is 1, “12000” is replay (1) when the target of the internal lottery is replay (1), and “100” is replay (3) when it is replay (2). When “200” is replay (4), “100” is acquired as the number of determination values.

  FIG. 6D is a diagram showing the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of replays (1) to (4) when the gaming state is RT3. For example, when the set value is 1, “12000” is replay (3) when the target of the internal lottery is replay (1), and “50” is replay (3) when it is replay (2). When “100” is replay (4), “150” is acquired as the number of determination values.

  FIG. 6E is a diagram showing the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of replays (1) to (4) when the gaming state is RT4. For example, when the set value is 1, “8979” is the replay (1) when the target of the internal lottery is replay (1), and “1000” is the replay (3) when the replay is (2). When “400” is replay (4), “100” is acquired as the number of determination values.

  FIG. 6F is a diagram showing the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of replays (1) to (4) when the gaming state is RT5. For example, when the set value is 1, “8979” is replay (3) when the target of the internal lottery is replay (1), and “2000” is replay (3). When “2000” is replay (4), “2000” is acquired as the determination value number.

  FIG. 6G is a diagram showing the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of replays (1) to (4) when the gaming state is RT6. For example, when the set value is 1, “38000” is the replay (1) when the target of the internal lottery is replay (1), and “2” is the replay (3) when the replay is (2) When “2” is “replay (4)”, “2” is acquired as the number of determination values.

  FIG. 6H is a diagram illustrating the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of replays (1) to (4) when the gaming state is RT7. For example, when the set value is 1, “20000” is the replay (3) when “20000” is the replay (2) and “20000” is the replay (3) When “2” is “replay (4)”, “2” is acquired as the number of determination values.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A to 6H, when the probability that any one of the replay (1) to the replay (4) is won is in the normal gaming state, (8978 + 1 + 1 + 1) / 65536 = 13. 7%, (12000 + 524 + 98 + 33) /65536=19.3% when RT1, (12000 + 100 + 200 + 100) /65536=18.9% when RT2, and (12000 + 50 + 100 + 150) / 65536 = 18 when RT3 7%, when RT4 is (8979 + 1000 + 400 + 100) /65536=15.9%, when RT5 is (8979 + 2000 + 2000 + 2000) /65536=22.8%, when RT6 is (38000 + 2 + 2 + 2 +) / 655 6 = 57.9% determined value of the number is set to be (20000 + 2 + 2 + 2) /65536=30.5Pasento when it is RT7. Thus, the number of determination values is set so that the probability that any one of Replay (1) to Replay (4) wins is higher in RT1 to RT7 than in the normal gaming state. . For this reason, RT1 to R7 can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than in the normal gaming state.

  In addition, RT6 is extremely easy to win a re-gamer as compared to other game states. The probability that any one of Replay (2) to Replay (4), which is an opportunity to shift the gaming state to RT6 which is easy to win such a re-gamer, is (1 + 1 + 1) / 65536 when in the normal gaming state. = 0.004%, (524 + 98 + 33) /65536=0.99% when RT1 and (100 + 200 + 100) /65536=0.61% when RT2 and (50 + 100 + 150) / when RT3 65536 = 0.45%, (1000 + 400 + 100) /65536=2.2% when RT4, (2000 + 2000 + 2000) /65536=9.1% when RT5, and (2 + 2 + 2) when RT6 / 65536 = 0.009%, when RT7 (2+ +2) /65536=0.009Pasento decision value number such that has been set. In this way, the number of determination values is such that the probability of winning one of Replay (2) to Replay (4) is higher in RT4 or RT5 than in a gaming state other than RT4 and RT5. Is set. Therefore, RT4 to RT5 can be said to be game states that are more advantageous for the player than when the game states are other than RT4 and RT5. RT4 and RT5 may be referred to as chance RT.

  RT4 and RT5 are transferred after the end of the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3). Therefore, it can be said that the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3) is a special gaming state as compared with other bonuses.

  For RT1 to RT3, as described above, the number of determination values is set so that the probability that any one of Replay (1) to Replay (4) is won is higher than that in the normal gaming state. . For this reason, it can be said that RT1 to R3 are game states that are more advantageous for the player than when they are in the normal game state.

  FIG. 6 (i) is a diagram illustrating the number of determination values of each lottery target combination acquired in the internal lottery when the gaming state is a regular bonus. For example, when the set value is 1, “54100” is acquired as the determination value when the subject of the internal lottery is a bell, “600” is acquired when it is a cherry, and “300” is acquired when it is a watermelon. Is done. In this way, the number of determination values is set so that the probability that the bell is won is higher in the regular bonus than in the normal gaming state. For this reason, the regular bonus can be said to be a gaming state that is less advantageous for the player than in the normal gaming state.

  In addition, about the number of determination values of each lottery target role acquired in the internal lottery when the gaming state is the challenge time, the number of determination values of each lottery target role shown in FIG. The number of determination values for bell, cherry, and watermelon shown in FIG. 6A may be used, or the number of determination values may be different from these. When it is the challenge time, as will be described later, even if the winning is not performed in the internal lottery for the bell, cherry, and watermelon, the winning flag for the bell, cherry, and watermelon is forcibly set. Thus, the challenge time is a gaming state advantageous to the player because the probability that the bell, cherry, and watermelon are stopped as a display result is higher than that in the normal state.

  Next, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. The CPU 111 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 113 when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel is stopped and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table is drawn. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a table index stored in the ROM 113. As shown in the figure, the table index stores the top address of the area where the data for table creation is stored for each internal winning situation.

  Even if the internal winning situation is different, if the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the start address of the area where the data for table creation is stored. In this case, the stop control table is created with reference to the same table creation data. Here, the table creation data is made up of drawn-in frame number data indicating the number of drawn-in frames corresponding to the stop operation position, and the address of the drawn-in frame number data to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The number-of-drawing frame data referred in accordance with the reel stop status indicates whether all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, only the left reel 3L is stopped, only the middle reel 3C is stopped, or the right reel Depending on whether only 3R is stopped, left and middle reels 3L and 3C are stopped, left and right reels 3L and 3R are stopped, and middle and right reels 3C and 3R are stopped. In addition, in a situation where any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel.

  In the table creation data, the address of the drawing frame number data to be referred to is registered for each reel being rotated for each situation. The address of the number of frames to be drawn that should be referred to according to each situation can be specified based on the top address of the table creation data. From this specified address, the number of frames to be drawn that are necessary for each situation can be obtained. It can be specified. Even if the reel stop status and the stop position of the stopped reel are different, the same address is registered as the address of the number of frames to be drawn when the same number of frames to be drawn is applied. In such a case, the same data for the number of drawn frames is referred to.

  In addition, the number of drawn frames data is data that can specify the number of drawn frames for each timing at which the stop operation is performed. For the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR, stepping motors that make one round with a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used. That is, when the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are driven in 168 steps, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R make one round. 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel. These areas are areas 1 to 21 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 1 to 21 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 1 to 21 are assigned in order. The number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule in the number of drawn frames data so that the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the number of drawn frames data. It has become.

  The stop control table is created by referring to the table index and the table creation data as described above. In the stop control table, corresponding to the area numbers 1 to 21, the timing corresponding to each area number is positioned at the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower symbol area of the fluoroscopic window 3) (reel The number of frames to be drawn when the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected at the timing at which the number of steps from the reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each area number is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning situation in the game is acquired. Then, the table creation data is specified based on the acquired head address, and the address of the drawing frame number data of each reel corresponding to the state in which all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is acquired from the specified table creation data. Then, the drawing frame number data of each reel stored at the acquired address is developed to create a stop control table for all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Also, when any one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped or when any two are stopped, a table is created according to the top address acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the internal winning situation in the game. The table creation data is identified based on the start address of the data, and the address of the number of frames to be drawn in the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. Then, the drawing frame number data of each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the CPU 111 effectively detects any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described.

  When any of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower symbol Will stop in the area).

  Further, the table index stores only one address as the start address of the table creation data storage area corresponding to one internal winning situation, and one table creation data contains one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area for the number of frames to be drawn corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning status, and the number of frames to be drawn corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The created stop control table is also unique for one internal winning situation and reel stop situation (and stop position of a stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the internal winning status and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel stop control based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Will be performed.

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

  In addition, in the table index, the number of drawn-in frames is drawn so that the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames and no winning combination is arranged, corresponding to the case where any combination is won. A predetermined table creation data address is stored. Corresponding to the case of a loss, a table creation data address is stored in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that none of the roles can be obtained. Therefore, if any winning combination is won, there will be a stop control table in which the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames and the number of drawing frames to be drawn is set so that the winning combination is not aligned. The reel is controlled to be stopped. On the other hand, in the case of losing, a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn that do not have any combination is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed to align and stop the winning combination. The symbol of the winning combination is controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  In the table index, when a special combination and a small combination are won at the same time, or when a special combination is won with the special combination carried over from the previous game (Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus ( In response to 1) + watermelon, etc., the number of draws is determined so that the winning special role is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the winning special role is drawn in the range of up to 4 frames. For the non-stop operation position, the address of the table creation data in which the number of drawn frames is determined so that the selected winning combination is drawn to the maximum within the range of four frames is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the special roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames can be stopped on the winning line, the control is performed to stop them together. If you can't draw a special role that you have won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, you can align the symbols of the small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. If they can be stopped, control is performed to stop them all together, and the symbol of the winning combination is controlled to be stopped in the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the special combination on the winning line over the small combination, and the small combination can be won only when the special combination cannot be drawn.

  In addition, the table index includes a range of 4 replays corresponding to the case where a replay player is elected with a special role carried over from before the previous game (such as big bonus (1) + replay). Thus, the address of the table creation data in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be drawn to the maximum is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. When a special game is carried over from before the previous game and a re-game player is elected, the re-game game will always be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R by the player. It will be. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  Note that the number of frames to be drawn in the reel 3C at the challenge time is set to a value of 0 to 1, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of one frame symbol after detecting a stop operation. . That is, the symbol stop position can be designated from the range of a maximum of one frame including the stop operation position at which the stop operation is detected. Also, the table index at the challenge time is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames for the reels 3L and 3R, and pulled to the maximum in the range of 1 frame for the reels 3C, giving priority to the bell and watermelon over the cherry. In this way, the address of the table creation data in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined is stored. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed such that the bells and watermelons of the small roles are preferentially aligned and stopped over the cherry in the maximum drawing range for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R on the winning line. Whether to stop the bell or the watermelon is determined at the timing when the stop operation is performed.

  On the game control board 101 side, the internal lottery is performed as described above, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped according to the result and the operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, and a prize is generated. It will be a thing. As a result of winning a prize, a medal is paid out or a game state is transferred as a payout. Thus, depending on the progress of the game on the game control board 101 side, a unique effect is performed on the effect control board 102 side. It is. In order to perform such an effect, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 must be able to recognize the progress of the game on the game control board 101 side. Is transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102.

  The commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include at least a BET command, a winning status notification command, a reel rotation command, a reel stop command, a winning information command, and a game state command. The commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include other commands, but since they are not directly related to the present invention, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The BET command indicates the number of bets set at the present time, and is transmitted each time the bet number is incremented by one. The winning status notification command indicates the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112, and is sent when the start lever 11 is operated and an internal lottery is performed. The reel rotation command indicates the timing at which the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is actually started. The reel stop command indicates the number of symbols stopped at the middle and the other of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and is transmitted when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

  The winning information command indicates the type of a winning generated according to the display result of the variable display device 2 and the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the winning. Sent when done. The gaming state command indicates a gaming state applied in the next game, and is transmitted at the end of one game. When the gaming state command indicates that the gaming state is one of RT1 to RT6, the number of remaining games of the RT is at least 4 games or more, and can be distinguished from the case of 3 games, 2 games, and 1 game. It has become.

  The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs various effects as described later on the basis of the commands sent from the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 in this way.

  In the effect control board 102, a stop symbol table for determining the display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 122. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is impossible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. Tables indicating all symbols arranged in 3C, 3R are stored in advance, and symbols stopped on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are registered in the stop symbol table with reference to this table.

  In addition, the RAM 122 has an area for storing the winning status (for one game) of each combination indicated by the winning status notification command received from the game control board 101, the winning status indicated by the winning information command (for three games), a game An area (for four games) for storing the gaming state indicated by the state command is also provided. An area for setting various flags to be described later is also provided.

  Hereinafter, processing in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game process one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed. In order to be able to advance the game, the setting value of the normal range is stored in the setting value work 112-4 with the control unit 110 including the CPU 111 activated, and the data stored in the RAM 112 is stored in the data stored in the RAM 112. The condition is that there is no abnormality.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101. This activation process is a process performed when a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 118 of the game control board 101 and the control unit 110 is activated. The reset signal is a signal that is output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the control unit 110 is stagnant. This process is performed when restarting.

  In the startup process, first, the built-in device, peripheral IC, stack pointer, and the like are initialized (step S101), and access to the RAM 112 is permitted (step S102). Then, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 92 is in an ON state (step S103). If the setting key switch 92 is not ON, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM 112 except the parity storage area 112-7 (step S104).

  Next, the RAM parity calculated here is compared with the RAM parity stored in the parity storage area 112-7, that is, the RAM parity calculated and stored at the previous power-off (step S105). Whether or not the data stored in the RAM is normal (step S106). In this embodiment, whether or not the RAM 112 is normal based on the RAM parity is determined only in the startup process.

  If the RAM parities do not match in step S106, the data stored in the RAM 112 is not normal, and the process proceeds to the RAM abnormality error process shown in FIG. If the RAM parities match, the data stored in the RAM 112 is normal, so the register stored in the stack area 112-6 is restored (step S107), and the interrupt prohibition is canceled (step S107). S108), the process returns to the state before the power is turned off.

  If the setting key switch 92 is in the ON state in step S103, all the data stored in the RAM 112 except the used stack area in the stack area 112-6 is initialized (other than the setting value work 112-4). Is rewritten to 0 (set value work 112-4 is rewritten to 0) (step S109), the prohibition of interruption is canceled (step S110), and the process proceeds to the setting change process shown in FIG. 9 (step S111). Then, after the setting change process is completed, the game can be progressed and the process proceeds to the game control process.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the setting change process executed by the CPU 111 in step S111. In the setting change process, first, a setting changing flag indicating that the setting changing mode is being set is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S201), and the setting value (setting change) stored in the setting value work 112-4 is set. Before shifting to the processing, the value of the set value work 112-4 has been rewritten to 1, so it is 1 here) (step S202).

  Thereafter, the operation waits for detection of the operation of the setting switch 91 and the start switch 41 (steps S203 and S204). When the operation of the setting switch 91 is detected in step S203, 1 is added to the setting value read in step S202 (step S205), and whether or not the setting value after the addition is 5, that is, whether the normal range has been exceeded. It is determined whether or not (step S206). If the set value after addition is not 5, the process returns to the state of waiting for detection of the operation of the setting switch 91 and the start switch 41 in steps S203 and S204. If the set value after addition is 5, the set value is corrected to 1 (step S207), and the process returns to the state of waiting for detection of the operation of the setting switch 91 and start switch 41 in steps S203 and S204.

  When the operation of the start switch 41 is detected in step S204, the changed set value selected at that time is stored in the set value work 112-4 and the set value is confirmed (step S208). Thereafter, the process waits until the setting key switch 92 is turned off (step S209). If it is determined in step S209 that the setting key switch 92 has been turned off, the setting changing flag set in step S201 is cleared (step S210). Then, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 8, the game can be advanced and the game control process is started.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the RAM abnormality error process executed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101. In the RAM abnormality error process, the payout display 53 is controlled to display the RAM abnormality error code on the payout display unit 21 (step S301), and then the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is performed.

  As described above, in the startup process, when the setting key switch 92 is not in the ON state, the data stored in the RAM 112 is compared by comparing the RAM parity calculated at the time of power-off with the RAM parity calculated at the time of startup. It is determined whether or not it is normal, and the routine proceeds to RAM abnormality error processing. In the RAM abnormality error process, since the RAM abnormality error code is displayed on the payout display unit 21, the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is performed, so that the progress of the game is disabled.

  If the RAM parity does not match, the interrupt is not permitted. Therefore, once the process proceeds to the RAM abnormality error process, the setting key switch 92 is activated in the ON state until the interrupt prohibition is canceled. Even if the power is cut off, the power interruption processing is not performed. In other words, since no new RAM parity is calculated and stored in the power interruption process, the RAM parity is always set except when the setting key switch 92 is activated even when the control unit 110 is activated. Since they do not match, the control unit 110 cannot be activated to start (resume) the game.

  Once the RAM abnormal error state is entered, the game starts until the setting key switch 92 is ON, the setting change process is performed, and a new setting value is selected and set by operating the setting switch 91. It becomes impossible to progress. In other words, in the state that has shifted to the RAM abnormal error state, the state in which the game cannot be progressed is released on the condition that a new set value is selected and set by operating the setting switch 91, and the game is started (resumed). It becomes possible to make it. In the error state other than the RAM abnormal error, there is no problem of the RAM parity mismatch, so that the state where the game cannot be progressed is canceled only by the operation of the first reset switch 48 or the second reset switch 93, and the game is resumed. Can be made.

  As described above, when the game can be progressed, the game processing is repeated for each game in the slot machine 1. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described. The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start lever 11 to the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Since the setting of the number of bets before the operation, the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are also performed after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, these accompanying processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. . It should be noted that the transmission of commands from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 will be described only for those necessary for the description of the present invention, and the description of the transmission of other commands will be omitted.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a game control process performed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 for each game. This process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the setting switch 91. When the process of one game is started, first, an initial process including a process of clearing a predetermined area of the RAM 112 is performed (step S401). The predetermined area of the RAM 112 that is cleared in the initial process is, for example, an unused stack area or an unused area 112-8 of the stack area 112-6. As described above, the clear processing of the unused stack area of the stack area 112-6 in the initial process specifies the area from the address next to the storage address to the final address of the stack area 112-6. This is done by clearing.

  In this embodiment, the clearing or initialization of the storage area of the RAM 112 is to clear the data in the target area to 0, that is, to update the value of the target area to 0. The data in the target area may be rewritten to a predetermined initial value.

  Next, the number of bets is set by operating one BET button 14 or the MAXBET button 15 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 13, and operating the start lever 11 to substantially change the game. BET processing for instructing start is performed (step S402). If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as in the previous game (3 in this embodiment) is automatically set by the flag during the replay game (the flag during the replay game is deleted at this stage) ). Details of the BET process will be described later.

  When the number of bets is set by the BET process and the start lever 11 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winning for each combination determined according to the gaming state is allowed based on the extracted random number value. A lottery process for determining whether or not to perform is performed (step S403). In the lottery process, a winning status notification command indicating the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112 is transmitted to the effect control board 102. Details of the lottery process will be described later.

  When the lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed (step S404). In the reel rotation process, the reel motor is operated on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game. 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are driven to start rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. When predetermined conditions (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR after the rotation speed reaches a certain speed) from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are satisfied, the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR is stopped according to the setting state of the winning flag, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. . When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started and when the rotation is stopped, a reel rotation command and a reel stop command are transmitted to the effect control board 102, respectively. Details of the reel rotation process will be described later.

  When the driving of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the above-mentioned role symbols has been derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping (step S405). ). If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 101 are performed. Here, a winning information command indicating a winning determination result is sent to the effect control board 102. Details of the winning determination process will be described later.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed (step S406). In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 82 is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout slot 71. In addition, various processes not related to winning (for example, a process related to the end control of the big bonus and the deletion of the winning flag without carryover) are also performed. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 102. Details of the payout process will be described later.

  When the payout process is completed, a freeze process is performed (step S406). In the freeze process, when the big bonus (1) is won, the big bonus (2) is won, the challenge bonus (1) is won, the big bonus (1) is finished, the big bonus (2) is finished, and the challenge bonus ( At the end of 1), a process for disabling the setting of the bet number is performed by delaying the transition to the BET process. In addition, the stop state at the end of the big bonus (1), the end of the big bonus (2), and the end of the challenge bonus (1) is also controlled by this process. Details of the freeze process will be described later. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  Next, the BET process in step S402 will be described in detail. 12 and 13 are flowcharts illustrating in detail the BET process executed by the CPU 111 in step S402. In the BET process, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the betting number is stored in the RAM 112 is cleared (step S501). Next, it is determined whether or not the game is a replay game based on whether or not a replay game flag based on the previous game replay winning is set in the RAM 112 (step S502).

  If it is determined that the game is a replay game, the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (step S503), and a BET command indicating the current value of the BET counter is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. (Step S504). In addition, it determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (ie, 3) (step S505). Steps S503 and S504 are repeated until the value of the BET counter reaches the specified number. When the value of the BET counter reaches the specified number, the start switch 41 waits for detection of operation of the start lever 11. (Step S506). When the operation of the start lever 11 is detected, the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the game is not a replay game, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (that is, 3) (step S507). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM 112 is 50 (step S508). If the value of the credit counter is 50, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned off, and the insertion of a new medal is prohibited with the medal flow path set as the payout side (step S509). Then, the process proceeds to step S511. When the value of the BET counter is not a specified number or when the value of the credit counter is not 50, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned on, and the medal flow path is set to the hopper 80 side so that a medal can be inserted. (Step S510). Then, the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S511, it is determined whether or not both the value of the credit counter and the value of the BET counter are zero. If neither the value of the credit counter or the value of the BET counter is 0, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement button 16 is detected by the settlement switch 47 (step S512). If the operation of the checkout button 16 is detected, a checkout process is performed to control paying out medals for the values stored in the credit counter and the BET counter (step S513). Details of the settlement process will be described later. Then, the process returns to step S507.

  If both the value of the credit counter and the value of the BET counter are 0, or if the operation of the settlement button 16 is not detected, it is determined whether or not the inserted medal sensor 44 has detected passage of the inserted medal (step S514). . If the passage of the inserted medal is detected, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (ie, 3) (step S515). If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number, the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (step S516), a BET command indicating the current value of the BET counter is generated, and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S516). S517). Then, the process returns to step S507.

  If the value of the BET counter is a specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50 (step S518). If the value of the credit counter is 50, the process returns to step S507 as it is. If the value of the credit counter is not 50, the value of the credit counter is incremented by 1 (step S519).

  If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (that is, 3) (step S520). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number, it is determined whether or not the start switch 41 detects the operation of the start lever 11 (step S521). If the operation of the start lever 11 is not detected, the process returns to step S507. If the operation of the start lever 11 is detected, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned off, and the insertion of a new medal is prohibited with the medal flow path as the payout side. Further, the operations of the single BET button 14, the MAXBET button 15, and the settlement button 16 are invalidated (step S522). Then, the BET process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S523). If the value of the credit counter is 0, the process returns to step S507. If the value of the credit counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not an operation of the 1-sheet BET button 14 is detected by the 1-sheet BET switch 45 (step S524). If the operation of the single BET button 14 is not detected, it is determined whether or not the operation of the MAXBET button 15 is detected by the MAXBET switch 46 (step S525). If the operation of the MAXBET button 15 is not detected, the process returns to step S507.

  If the operation of the single BET button 14 is detected, the credit counter value is decremented by 1 (step S526), the BET counter value is incremented by 1 (step S527), and the current BET counter value is calculated. The BET command shown is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S528). Then, the process returns to step S507.

  If the operation of the MAXBET button 15 is detected, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S529). If the credit counter value is not 0, the credit counter value is decremented by 1 (step S530), the BET counter value is incremented by 1 (step S531), and a BET command indicating the current BET counter value is issued. It produces | generates and transmits to the production | presentation control board 102 (step S532). Here, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter has reached a specified number (that is, 3) (step S533). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number, the process returns to step S507. If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, the process returns to step S529. If it is determined in step S529 that the value of the credit counter is 0, the process returns to step S507.

  Next, the payment process in step S513 will be described in detail. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the settlement process executed by the CPU 111 in the freeze process in steps S513 and S407. In the settlement process, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned off, and the insertion of a new medal is prohibited with the medal flow path set as the payout side (step S601). Further, the hopper motor 82 is driven in an ON state (step S602).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S603). If the value of the credit counter is 0, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (step S604). If either the credit counter value or the BET counter value is not 0, it is determined whether or not the payout sensor 81 detects the payout of medals (step S605). If no medal payout is detected, the process returns to step S603.

  If a medal payout is detected, it is further determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S606). If the value of the credit counter is not 0, the credit counter value is decremented by 1 (step S607), and the process returns to step S603. If the value of the credit counter is 0, the value of the BET counter is decremented by 1 (step S608), and the process returns to step S603.

  If the value of the credit counter and the value of the BET counter are both 0 in steps S603 and S604, the hopper motor 82 is turned off to stop driving (step S609). Then, the settlement process is terminated, and the original process is restored.

  Next, the lottery process in step S403 will be described in detail. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the lottery process executed by the CPU 111 in step S403. In the lottery process, it is determined whether the gaming state is the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) depending on whether the big bonus (1) flag or the big bonus (2) flag is set in the RAM 112. (Step S701). If the gaming state is neither the big bonus (1) nor the big bonus (2), the process proceeds to step S703b as it is.

  If the gaming state is the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), whether or not the gaming state is the regular bonus is determined based on whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S702). If the game state is not in the regular bonus, it is the first game of the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), or the regular bonus for one set in the big bonus (1) ends and the big bonus ( Since this is a game when 1) is not finished, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112, and the gaming state is controlled to the regular bonus (step S703a). Then, the process proceeds to step S703b. If the gaming state is in the regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S703b as it is.

  In the present embodiment, in response to the regular bonus medium flag being set in step S703a from the external output board 105 to the external device, the above-described regular bonus medium signal is output, and FIG. 18 is used. When the regular bonus medium flag is erased in any one of S1006a, S1012, and S1015 described later, the output of the regular bonus medium signal is stopped. Thereby, for example, when the regular bonus ends during the big bonus and the regular bonus starts again, the output of the regular bonus medium signal is temporarily stopped and then the output is started again. It is possible to determine that the regular bonus has been temporarily interrupted by an external device that has received a regular bonus medium signal.

  In step S703b, depending on whether one of the challenge bonus (1) flag, the challenge bonus (2) flag, or the challenge bonus (3) flag is set in the RAM 112, the gaming state is the challenge bonus (1), It is determined whether or not the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3) is present. If the gaming state is not in any of the challenge bonus (1), challenge bonus (2), or challenge bonus (3), the process proceeds to step S704 as it is.

  If the gaming state is any one of the challenge bonus (1), the challenge bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (3), a flag during challenge time is set in the RAM 112, and the gaming state is controlled to the challenge time (step S703c). . Then, the process proceeds to step S704.

  In the present embodiment, in response to the setting of the mid-challenge flag in step S703c from the external output board 105 to the external device, the above-described mid-challenge time signal is output, and FIG. 18 is used. In response to the fact that the mid-challenge time flag has been deleted in S1006c, which will be described later, the output of the mid-challenge signal is stopped. Thereby, for example, when the challenge time ends during the challenge bonus and the challenge time starts again, the output of the signal during the challenge time is temporarily stopped and then output is started again. It is possible to determine that the challenge time has been interrupted by an external device that has input a signal during the challenge time.

  In step S704, the bet number set in the current game is read. Next, it is determined whether or not the read bet number is 3 (step S705). When the read number of bets is not 3, a RAM abnormality error occurs, and the RAM abnormality error process shown in FIG. 10 is performed. When the read bet number is 3, the process proceeds to step S706.

  In step S706, the setting value stored in the setting value work 112-4 of the RAM 112 is read. Here, it is determined whether or not the read set value is in the range of 1 to 4 that is a value that should be originally taken (step S707). If the read set value is not in the range of 1 to 4, a RAM abnormality error occurs, and the RAM abnormality error process shown in FIG. 10 is performed.

  If the read set value is in the range from 1 to 4, random number acquisition processing is performed, and a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 is extracted by outputting a sampling command to cause the sampling circuit 116 to extract the random number. Store in the random number storage area. The random numbers for the internal lottery may be used after being processed in a predetermined procedure by software instead of using the random numbers extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 as they are (step S708).

  Next, in correspondence with the current gaming state, the lottery target combination registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state in FIG. 5B is sequentially read (step S709). Next, the common flag setting status registered in the role-specific table for the read lottery target role is acquired (step S710). As a result, it is determined whether the common flag is set (step S711).

  If the common flag is set, the number of determination values stored in the address registered in the role-specific table corresponding to the gaming state is acquired for the read lottery target character (step S712). Then, the process proceeds to step S714. If the common flag is not set, the setting value set in the RAM 112 is read, and the determination value stored at the address registered in the role-specific table corresponding to the gaming state and setting value for the lottery target role The number is acquired (step S713). Then, the process proceeds to step S714.

  In step S714, the number of determination values acquired in step S712 or S713 is added to the random number value for internal lottery stored in the determination area of the RAM 112, and the result of addition is used as a new random number value for internal lottery. Here, it is determined whether or not an overflow has occurred when the number of determination values is added to the value of the random number for internal lottery (step S715).

  If no overflow has occurred, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been processed among the lottery targets in the gaming state (step S716). If there is something that has not yet been processed, the process returns to step S709, and the process continues with the next lottery target registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state as the processing target. If there is nothing not to be processed, the process proceeds to step S730.

  If an overflow has occurred, it is determined whether or not the lottery target combination read in the previous step S709 is one of big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (2) + cherry or challenge bonus (1) + cherry. Determination is made (step S717). If YES is determined in step S717, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (1) winning flag, big bonus (2) winning flag, or challenge bonus (1) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S718). If none of the big bonus (1) winning flag, big bonus (2) winning flag, and challenge bonus (1) winning flag is set, the big bonus (1) winning flag, big A bonus (2) winning flag or a challenge bonus (1) winning flag is set in the RAM 112, and a cherry winning flag is set in the RAM 112. Further, 1 is set in the RT7 counter (step S719). Then, the process proceeds to step S728.

  If the big bonus (1) winning flag, the big bonus (2) winning flag, or the challenge bonus (1) winning flag is already set in the RAM 112 in step S718, only the cherry winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S718). S720). Then, the process proceeds to step S728.

  When it is determined NO in step S717, it is determined whether the lottery target combination read in step S709 is a big bonus (1) + watermelon or a big bonus (2) + watermelon (step S721). If YES is determined in step S721, it is determined whether the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S722). If neither the big bonus (1) winning flag nor the big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag is stored in the RAM 112 according to the read lottery object. In addition to setting, a watermelon winning flag is set in the RAM 112. Further, 1 is set in the RT7 counter (step S723). Then, the process proceeds to step S728.

  If the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag has already been set in the RAM 112 in step S722, only the watermelon winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S724). Then, the process proceeds to step S728.

  When it is determined NO in step S721, the lottery subject is either a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), a challenge bonus (1), a challenge bonus (2), or a challenge bonus (3). It is determined whether or not there is (step S725). If the lottery target is not any of big bonus (1), big bonus (2), challenge bonus (1), challenge bonus (2), and challenge bonus (3), the process proceeds to step S727.

  In the case of one of the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), challenge bonus (1), challenge bonus (2), or challenge bonus (3), the big bonus (1) winning flag, big It is determined whether a bonus (2) winning flag, a challenge bonus (1) winning flag, a challenge bonus (2) winning flag, or a challenge bonus (3) winning flag is set (step S726). If any of Big Bonus (1) Winning Flag, Big Bonus (2) Winning Flag, Challenge Bonus (1) Winning Flag, Challenge Bonus (2) Winning Flag, and Challenge Bonus (3) Winning Flag is set, The process directly proceeds to step S728, and if not set, the process proceeds to step S727.

  In step S727, the winning flag of the lottery object combination is set in the RAM 112. Here, the winning combination is not one of big bonus (1), big bonus (2), challenge bonus (1), challenge bonus (2), and challenge bonus (3), and one of these winning flags has already been selected. If is set, the winning flag of the current lottery target role is set over the already-set winning flag. Furthermore, if the winning combination is set to one of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the challenge bonus (1), 1 is set in the RT7 counter. Then, the process proceeds to step S728. In steps S719, S723, and S727, the RT7 counter is set to 1 when the winning flag of big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or challenge bonus (1) is set. Therefore, after winning the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or challenge bonus (1) until the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or challenge bonus (1) wins During this time, the gaming state can be controlled by RT7.

  In step S728, whether or not the challenge time is controlled is determined based on whether or not the challenge time flag is set in the RAM 112. If it is determined that the challenge time is not controlled, the process proceeds to step S730. On the other hand, when it is determined that the challenge time is controlled, a winning flag that is not set among the winning flags of cherry, bell, and watermelon is set (step S729), and the process proceeds to step S730.

  In step S730, a winning status notification command is generated according to the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112, and is transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the reel rotation process in step S404 will be described in detail. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel rotation process executed by the CPU 111 in step S404. In the reel rotation process, first, it is determined whether or not a wait time (for example, about 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game (step S801), and if the wait time has not elapsed, Wait until the wait time has elapsed. If the wait time has elapsed, the timing of the wait time is newly started (step S802).

  Next, the work initialization code at the start of the rotation of the reel motor is set in the register, and the rotation of the reel is started (step S803). Here, a reel rotation command indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have started rotating is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S804). Then, with reference to the table index, the table creation data is identified, and based on the identified table creation data, a stop control table corresponding to the game state of the game, the internal winning situation, and the other reels stop situation is created. Then, it is created for each reel being rotated (step S805), and a work initialization code at the time of completion of stop preparation is set in the register (step S806). Thereby, the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R becomes valid.

  Next, it is determined whether any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R has been detected (step S807). If no operation of the stop button is detected, it is determined whether or not a reel rotation error (an error determined when the reel reference position is not detected by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR for a certain period or more) has occurred. (Step S808). If no reel rotation error has occurred, the process returns to step S807.

  If it is determined in step S808 that a reel rotation error has occurred, an error code indicating a reel rotation error is set in the register (step S809), and the process proceeds to a predetermined error process (step S810). Along with this, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is also temporarily stopped. If the error is released, the process returns to step S803 again, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is resumed.

  If the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected in step S807, the reel motor (any of 3ML, 3MC, 3MR) corresponding to the operated stop button from the reel reference position at that time is detected. The number of steps (the number of steps at the stop operation position) is acquired and set to the work corresponding to the stop reel (step S811). Here, a reel stop command indicating the type of reel to be stopped and the symbols to be stopped for the reel is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S812). After that, it waits until the rotation of the reel (3L, 3C, 3R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops (step S813).

  When the rotation of the reel (3L, 3C, or 3R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops, it is determined whether or not all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped (step S814). If the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not stopped, the process returns to step S805. If the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the reel rotation process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  As described above, in the reel rotation process, after the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started, the rotation of the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected is continued until the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is detected. Then, on the condition that the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. On the condition that the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is detected, the corresponding reel is controlled to stop the display result. This is not the case when the data in the RAM 112 is destroyed and cannot be restored to the original state.

  Next, the winning determination process in step S405 will be described in detail. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning determination process executed by the CPU 111 in step S405. In the winning determination process, the winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is read in order from the beginning (step S901). Next, it is determined whether the symbol combination of the read combination is aligned with any of the eight winning lines of the variable display device 2 (step S902).

  If the combination of symbols for the combination is complete, a winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 112 (step S903), and the process proceeds to step S904. If the symbol combination of the combination is not complete, the process proceeds to step S904 as it is. In step S904, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been determined as a winning determination among the combinations corresponding to the gaming state. If there is a winning combination that has not yet been determined for winning, the process returns to step S901, and the next winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is read out.

  If all of the combinations corresponding to the game state are targeted for winning determination, whether or not the replay winning is determined depending on whether or not the winning flag of any one of the replays (1) to (4) is set in the RAM 112. Is determined (step S905).

  If the replay winning is not made, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (1) is won according to whether or not the big bonus (1) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S907). If the big bonus (1) has been won, the big bonus (1) medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the big bonus (1) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. If any value of the RT1 to RT7 counter is set in the RAM 112, the set RT counter value is initialized to 0 (step S908). In step S908, a bonus winning effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after the big bonus (1) winning is further set. Then, the process proceeds to step S925.

  If the big bonus (1) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (2) has been won according to whether or not the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S909). If the big bonus (2) is won, the big bonus (2) medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the big bonus (2) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is deleted. If any of the RT1 to RT7 counters is set in the RAM 112, the set RT counter value is initialized to 0 (step S910). In step S910, a bonus winning effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after the big bonus (2) winning is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S925.

  If the big bonus (2) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the challenge bonus (1) has been won depending on whether or not the challenge bonus (1) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S911). If the challenge bonus (1) has been won, the challenge bonus (1) medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the challenge bonus (1) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. If any value of the RT1 to RT7 counter is set in the RAM 112, the set RT counter value is initialized to 0 (step S912). In step S912, a bonus winning effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after winning the challenge bonus (1) is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S925.

  If the challenge bonus (1) has not been won, whether or not the challenge bonus (2) has been won is determined based on whether or not the challenge bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S913). If the challenge bonus (2) has been won, the challenge bonus (2) medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the challenge bonus (2) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. If any of the RT1 to RT7 counters is set in the RAM 112, the set RT counter value is initialized to 0 (step S914). Then, the process proceeds to step S925.

  If the challenge bonus (2) has not been won, whether or not the challenge bonus (3) has been won is determined based on whether or not the challenge bonus (3) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S915). If the challenge bonus (3) has been won, the challenge bonus (3) medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the challenge bonus (3) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. If any value of the RT1 to RT7 counter is set in the RAM 112, the set RT counter value is initialized to 0 (step S916). Then, the process proceeds to step S925.

  If one of the replays (1) to (4) is won in step S905, it is determined whether or not the replay (2) is won depending on whether or not the replay (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S905). S917). If Replay (2) has been won, 103 is set as the value of the RT6 counter in the RAM 112 (step S918). If an RT counter value other than the RT6 counter is set, the RT counter value is initialized to zero. Then, the process proceeds to step S924.

  If the replay (2) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the replay (3) has been won according to whether or not the replay (3) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S919). If Replay (3) has been won, 203 is set as the value of the RT6 counter in the RAM 112 (step S920). If an RT counter value other than the RT6 counter is set, the RT counter value is initialized to zero. Then, the process proceeds to step S924.

  If the replay (3) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the replay (4) has been won depending on whether or not the replay (4) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S921). If Replay (4) has been won, 303 is set as the RT6 counter value in the RAM 112 (step S922). If an RT counter value other than the RT6 counter is set, the RT counter value is initialized to zero. Then, the process proceeds to step S924.

  In step S924, a replay game flag is set in the RAM 112. This replay game in-progress flag is deleted when the bet amount is automatically set in the next game. Then, the process proceeds to step S925.

  In step S925, winning information indicating the type of winning combination based on the winning flag set in the RAM 112 (the winning flag is not set in the case of deviation) and the number of medals to be paid out with the winning. A command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the winning determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the payout process in step S406 will be described in detail. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the payout process executed by the CPU 111 in step S406. In the payout process, it is determined whether or not there has been a small role winning accompanied by paying out medals depending on whether or not a winning flag of watermelon, bell, or cherry is set in the RAM 112 (step S1001). If the small role is not won, the process proceeds to step S1003.

  If the small role is won, by controlling the hopper 80, the number of medals are paid out or credits are added (step S1002). Then, the process proceeds to step S1003.

  Here, it is determined in step S1001 that the small role has not been won, or it is determined that one game has been completed by finishing the medal payout in step S1002. That is, when the small role is won, it is determined that the game is over when the payout of the medal is completed. This is the same as determining that the game is over when the result is derived.

  In step S1003, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a regular bonus (including those provided during the big bonus) depending on whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112. If the current gaming state is not a regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S1007. If the current gaming state is a regular bonus, the number of games and winnings in the regular bonus are counted using the counter of the RAM 112 (step S1004).

  As a result of the counting, it is determined whether a regular bonus end condition is satisfied (step S1005). If the regular bonus end condition is satisfied, the regular bonus medium flag in the RAM 112 is deleted. Also, a counter value for counting the number of games and the number of winnings in the regular bonus is initialized (step S1006a). Then, the process proceeds to step S1006b. If it is not the regular bonus end condition, the process proceeds to step S1006b.

  In step S1006b, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the challenge time provided during the challenge bonus, depending on whether or not the challenge time flag is set in the RAM 112. If the current gaming state is not the challenge time, the process proceeds to step S1007. If the current gaming state is a challenge time, the challenge time flag in the RAM 112 is deleted. Then, the process proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1007, any one of the big bonus (1) flag, the big bonus (2) flag, the challenge bonus (1) flag, the challenge bonus (2) flag, and the challenge bonus (3) flag is stored in the RAM 112. It is determined whether the current gaming state is a bonus depending on whether it is set. If the current gaming state is not a bonus, when the value of any one of the RT1 to RT6 counters is set in the RAM 112, the RT counter value is subtracted by 1 (however, until it becomes 0) ( The process proceeds to step S1008) and step S1009. In the present embodiment, an example in which the RT counter to be subtracted in step S1008 is the RT1 to RT6 counter will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RT counter to be subtracted may be the RT1 to RT5 counter. In such a configuration, the RT6 counter is not decremented even if the game is played. Once the RT6 counter is controlled to RT6, the RT6 counter is continuously controlled until the next bonus is won.

  On the other hand, if the current gaming state is a bonus in step S1007, the number of payout medals in the bonus is counted using the counter of the RAM 112 (step S1010).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the big bonus (1), the counted number of payout medals exceeds 345, and the termination condition of the big bonus (1) is satisfied (step S1011).

  If the current gaming state is the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (1) end condition is satisfied, the big bonus (1) flag in the RAM 112 is erased. If the regular bonus medium flag is set, it is also deleted. Also, a counter value for counting the number of payout medals in the bonus is initialized. Also, a counter value for counting the number of games and the number of winnings in the regular bonus is initialized (step S1012). In step S1012, an ending effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after the end of the big bonus (1) is set. Further, 50 is set as the initial value of the RT1 counter of the RAM 112 (step S1013). Then, the process proceeds to step S1009.

  If the current gaming state is not the big bonus (1), or if the end condition for the big bonus (1) is not satisfied, the current gaming state is the big bonus (2), and the counted number of payout medals is It is determined whether or not the big bonus (2) end condition is satisfied beyond 345 (step S1014).

  If the current gaming state is the big bonus (2) and the big bonus (2) end condition is satisfied, the big bonus (2) flag in the RAM 112 is erased. If the regular bonus medium flag is set, it is also deleted. Also, a counter value for counting the number of payout medals in the bonus is initialized. Also, a counter value for counting the number of games and the number of winnings in the regular bonus is initialized (step S1015). In step S1015, an ending effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after the end of the big bonus (2) is set. Further, 50 is set as the initial value of the RT2 counter of the RAM 112 (step S1016). Then, the process proceeds to step S1009.

  If the current gaming state is not the big bonus (2), or if the end condition for the big bonus (2) is not satisfied, the current gaming state is the challenge bonus (1), and the counted number of payout medals is It is determined whether the end condition for the challenge bonus (1) has been satisfied beyond 105 sheets (step S1017).

  If the current gaming state is the challenge bonus (1) and the end condition for the challenge bonus (1) is satisfied, the flag in the challenge bonus (1) in the RAM 112 is erased. Further, a counter value for counting the number of payout medals in the bonus is initialized (step S1018). In step S1018, an ending effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after the end of the challenge bonus (1) is set. Further, 50 is set as the initial value of the RT3 counter of the RAM 112 (step S1019). Then, the process proceeds to step S1009.

  If the current gaming state is not the challenge bonus (1), or if the end condition for the challenge bonus (1) is not satisfied, the current gaming state is the challenge bonus (2), and the number of payout medals counted is It is determined whether the end condition for the challenge bonus (2) is satisfied when the number exceeds 15 (step S1020).

  If the current gaming state is the challenge bonus (2) and the end condition for the challenge bonus (2) is satisfied, the flag in the challenge bonus (2) in the RAM 112 is erased. Also, a counter value for counting the number of payout medals in the bonus is initialized (step S1021). Further, 20 is set as the initial value of the RT4 counter of the RAM 112 (step S1022). Then, the process proceeds to step S1009.

  If the current gaming state is not the challenge bonus (2), or if the termination condition for the challenge bonus (2) is not satisfied, the current gaming state is the challenge bonus (3), and the counted number of payout medals is It is determined whether the end condition for the challenge bonus (3) is satisfied when the number exceeds 15 (step S1023).

  If the current gaming state is the challenge bonus (3) and the end condition for the challenge bonus (3) is satisfied, the flag in the challenge bonus (3) in the RAM 112 is erased. Further, a counter value for counting the number of payout medals in the bonus is initialized (step S1024). Further, 20 is set as the initial value of the RT5 counter of the RAM 112 (step S1025). Then, the process proceeds to step S1009.

  In step S1009, a big bonus (1) medium flag, a big bonus (2) medium flag, a challenge bonus (1) medium flag, a challenge bonus (2) medium flag, a challenge bonus (3) medium flag, and RT1 to RT1 in the RAM 112 are stored. Based on the value of the RT7 counter, a game state command indicating a game state applied in the next game is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S1009). Then, the process proceeds to step S1026.

  In step S1026, all the data stored in the general work 112-2 of the RAM 112, that is, the winning combination and winning flags for the small role and replay are erased. This process is realized by a process of clearing the general work 112-2 for each game. Even if the bonus winning flag is set in the current game and the bonus is not won, the special role work 112-2 is not cleared, and the bonus winning flag is carried over to the next game. Since the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) are won without being missed, the challenge bonus (2) winning flag and the challenge bonus (3) winning flag are not carried over. Then, the payout process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the freeze process in step S407 will be described in detail. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing in detail the freeze process executed by the CPU 111 in step S407. In the freeze process, first, it is determined whether or not the finished game is a game in which one of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) has been won (step S1060). If the game has received any of the bonus (1), big bonus (2), or challenge bonus (1), it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S1061). If the value of the counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement switch 47 has been detected (step S1062). If an operation of the settlement switch 47 has been detected, the settlement process shown in FIG. Step S1063) After the settlement process is executed, the process proceeds to Step S1064.

  If the value of the credit counter is 0 in step S1061, the operation of the settlement switch 47 is not detected in step S1062, or after the settlement process is performed in step S1063, steps S908 and S910 are performed. In step S912, it is determined whether or not the bonus winning effect waiting time set in step S912 has elapsed (step S1064). If the bonus winning effect waiting time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S1061 to perform the bonus winning effect. If the waiting time has elapsed, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S1060 that the game has not received any of the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or challenge bonus (1), the finished game is the big bonus (1), big bonus (2 ), It is determined whether or not the end game is one of the challenge bonus (1) (step S1065), and the end game is one of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1). Otherwise, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the end game is one of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1), it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S1067). If the counter value is not 0, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement switch 47 has been detected (step S1068). If an operation of the settlement switch 47 has been detected, the settlement process shown in FIG. Step S1069), after the settlement process is executed, the process proceeds to step S1070.

  If the value of the credit counter is 0 in step S1067, if the operation of the settlement switch 47 is not detected in step S1068, or after the settlement process is performed in step S1069, steps S1012, S1015 are performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the ending effect waiting time set in S1018 has elapsed (step S1070). If the ending effect waiting time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S1067, and the ending effect waiting time has elapsed. Then, the process proceeds to step S1066.

  In step S1066, it is determined whether or not the stop function is set to be valid (step S1066). Whether or not the stop function is set to be effective is determined by checking the setting status of a specific register of the CPU 111.

  If the stop function is not enabled in step S1066, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. 11 without controlling the stop state. On the other hand, if the stop function is set to be valid in step S1066, the stop state is entered. In the stop state, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S1071). If the value of the credit counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the operation of the settlement switch 47 is detected (step S1072). ) If the operation of the settlement switch 47 is detected, the settlement process shown in FIG. 18 is executed (step S1073). After the settlement process is executed, the process proceeds to step S1074.

  If the value of the credit counter is 0 in step S1071, the operation of the settlement switch 47 is not detected in step S1072, or after the settlement process is performed in step S1073, It is determined whether or not an operation of the second reset switch 93 has been detected (step S1074). If no release operation has been detected, the process returns to step S1071, and if a release operation has been detected, the stop state is set. It cancels and it returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. Here, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 11, the process in the current one game ends.

  Next, a period in which the setting of the bet number is allowed and a period in which the credit settlement is allowed will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 24 are timing charts showing a period in which setting of the bet number is allowed and a period in which credit settlement is allowed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, while the game is not being executed, that is, while the BET process described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13 is being performed, setting of the bet amount and credit settlement are permitted. In this state, it is controlled so that a medal can be inserted or the bet number can be set using credits. In a state where the bet number can be set and a prescribed number of bets is not set, the bet number is incremented by one each time a medal is detected. Further, if a prescribed number of bets is set, a credit is added by one each time a medal is detected. When the credit reaches the upper limit, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned OFF, the flow path of the inserted medal is switched to the medal payout outlet 71 side, and the insertion of the medal is prohibited. If credits remain, the number of bets is set according to these switches by operating the 1BET switch 45 or the MAXBET switch 46, and the amount is subtracted from the credits. Further, if the credits remain or the bet number is set, the operation of the settlement switch 47 is used for setting the medal and the bet amount stored as credits by driving the hopper motor 82. The given amount of medals is paid out and returned to the player, and credits and bets are subtracted according to the medals paid out.

  When the bet setting and credit settlement are permitted, the start switch 41 is operated, and when the game starts, YES is determined in step S506 or S521 in FIG. 12 and the BET process ends. Neither setting nor credit settlement is prohibited. Specifically, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned OFF, the flow path of the inserted medal is switched to the medal payout outlet 71 side, and the operations of the 1BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, and the settlement switch 47 are invalidated. Specifically, the determination processing in steps S524 and S525 is not performed until the BET processing is performed again, and the BET counter is not added in step S503, so that the operations of the 1BET switch 45 and the MAXBET switch 46 are invalidated. Further, since the settlement switch 47 is not detected until the payout process in step S406 is completed, the operation of the settlement switch 47 is invalidated. The time when the game is started is not the time when the rotation of the reel is started, but the time when the control stage is shifted by operating the start switch 41. This is because although a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, there is a case where a weight is applied. At this point, the game starts as a control stage although the reel rotation is on standby.

  Thereafter, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, and the display result is derived for all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. At the time when the display result is derived, it is determined that the game is over. At the time when the end of the game is determined, the medal is not paid out and the freezing state is not controlled, so the BET process of FIG. 12 is started. For this reason, the setting of the bet number and the prohibition of the credit settlement are canceled, and the setting of the bet number and the credit settlement are permitted. As an exception, when a replay win occurs, the bet number is automatically set, so setting of the bet number by the player's operation remains prohibited. Credit settlement is also prohibited.

  As a result of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, if a winning with a medal payout has occurred, display results are derived for all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as shown in FIG. At the time, the end of the game is not determined, and when the end of the game is determined when the payout of medals accompanying the occurrence of the winning is completed, it is determined NO in steps S1060 and S1065 of FIG. Since it is not controlled, the BET process in FIG. 12 is started. For this reason, the setting of the bet number and the prohibition of the credit settlement are canceled, and the setting of the bet number and the credit settlement are permitted.

  If any of the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and challenge bonus (1) is generated as a result of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped, as shown in FIG. When the display result is derived for all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the end of the game is determined. However, when the end of the game is determined, YES is determined in step S1060 of FIG. Since it is determined NO in step S1064 of FIG. 19 and the frozen state is controlled until the bonus winning effect waiting time, which is the period during which the winning effect is executed, is controlled to the frozen state, the BET process of FIG. The setting of the number remains prohibited, and the BET process shown in FIG. 12 is started when the bonus waiting stage waiting time has elapsed, and the setting of the betting number is released. , A state in which bet the number of settings is allowed. On the other hand, with regard to the credit settlement, the settlement switch 47 is detected in step S1062 in FIG. 19 and the settlement process shown in step S1063 is performed when the settlement switch 47 is operated even in the frozen state. The prohibition is lifted at the time when the end of the credit card is determined, and the credit settlement is permitted from that time.

  In addition, in the game in which one of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) is in the bonus, as a result of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped, the termination condition of the bonus is satisfied. If the game is a game and the stop function is not set, as shown in FIG. 23, the end of the game is determined at the end of the medal payout, but the end of the game is determined. 19 is determined to be YES in step S1065 in FIG. 19 and is determined to be NO in step S1070 in FIG. 19 until the ending effect waiting time, which is a period in which the ending effect is executed, is controlled in the frozen state. 12 BET process is not started, setting of the number of bets remains prohibited and the ending effect waiting time has elapsed In, prohibition of the bet number of the set is released, a state in which bet the number of settings is allowed. On the other hand, with regard to the credit settlement, even in the frozen state, the settlement switch 47 is detected in step S1068 in FIG. 19 and the settlement process shown in step S1069 is performed when the settlement switch 47 is operated. The prohibition is lifted at the time when the end of the credit card is determined, and the credit settlement is permitted from that time.

  On the other hand, if the stop function is set, as shown in FIG. 24, the end of the game is determined when the medal payout ends, but after the end of the game is determined, the ending effect is determined. Even if the waiting time has elapsed, YES is determined in step S1066 in FIG. 19 and NO is determined in step S1074 until the second reset switch 93 is operated. The processing is not started and the setting of the bet number remains prohibited. When the second reset switch 93 is operated and the stop state is released, the prohibition of the setting of the bet number is also released. The setting of is allowed. On the other hand, with regard to the credit settlement, even when the settlement is stopped, the settlement switch 47 is detected in step S1072 in FIG. 19 and the settlement process shown in step S1073 is performed when the settlement switch 47 is operated. When the end of the game is determined, the prohibition is lifted and credit settlement is permitted from that point.

  In the present embodiment, any bonus termination condition among the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) is that the total number of payouts reaches a predetermined number. In a game where the end condition is satisfied, the medal is always paid out, and the end of the game is determined when the payout ends. For example, when the bonus reaches the specified number of games, the end condition In the case of application, there is a case where medals are not paid out in a game in which the bonus termination condition is satisfied. In such a case, when the display results of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are derived. The end of the game will be determined.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 shifts the game state among the normal game state, RT1 to RT7, the big bonus, and the challenge bonus, and according to the progress of the game. A command is transmitted to the effect control board 102. On the other hand, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs an original effect based on the command received from the game control board 101. Hereinafter, the process of the effect performed by the control on the effect control board 102 side will be described.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. On the side of the effect control board 102, it is determined whether or not a command sent from the game control board 101 has been received (step S1101). When any command is received from the game control board 101, it is determined what kind of the received command is (step S1102).

  If the type of the received command is the BET command transmitted in step S504, S517, S528, or S532, a BET command reception process for performing various notifications according to the BET state is performed (step S1102a). The process returns to step S1101.

  If the received command type is the winning status notification command transmitted in step S730, the winning status indicated by the received winning status notification command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S1118). Then, the process returns to step S1101.

  If the received command type is the reel rotation command transmitted in step S804, the liquid crystal display 4 starts an effect of a preset type according to the gaming state (step S1119). Then, the process returns to step S1101.

  If the type of the received command is the reel stop command transmitted in step S812, an effect corresponding to the state of the stopped symbol is performed from the symbol number stopped in the middle stage indicated by the received reel stop command. When all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, an effect corresponding to the symbol of the variable display device 2 is performed (step S1120). As an effect corresponding to the symbol of the variable display device 2, for example, when the symbols of the two reels stopped among the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are in a reach state that can be a combination of symbols of the winning combination in the winning line, An effect of notifying that it is in the reach state is performed. In addition, when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and lost, a result of informing that it has been lost, or that a winning has occurred when the winning combination is combined. The effect result to be notified is derived. Then, the process returns to step S1101.

  If the received command type is the winning information command transmitted in step S925, the winning information stored in the RAM 122 up to the previous game is shifted and stored by one game, and the received winning information command is received. Is stored in the storage area for the latest game winning information (step S1121). Next, a process at the time of receiving a prize information command for performing various notifications according to the state at the time of winning is performed (step S1121a), and the process returns to step S1101.

  If the received command type is the gaming state command transmitted in step S1009, the gaming state saved in the RAM 122 up to the previous game is shifted and saved by one game, and the received gaming state command Is stored in the storage area of the game state of the latest game (step S1150). Next, a game state command reception process (step S1150a) for performing various notifications according to the state at the end of the game, and the process returns to step S1101.

  If the received command type is another command, processing corresponding to each command type is executed (step S1162). Since the processing executed when other types of commands are received is not related to the present invention, detailed description thereof is omitted. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1101.

  Next, the BET command reception process in step S1102a will be described in detail. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing in detail the BET command reception process executed by the CPU 121 in step S1102a. In the BET command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not the received BET command is a BET command indicating the first BET in the game (step S1103). If it is indicated that the BET command is not the first BET, the BET command reception process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the BET command indicating the first BET is indicated, it is determined whether or not the chance RT possibility notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S1104). The chance RT possibility notification flag is a flag that is set in the winning information command reception process in step S1121a on the condition that the small combination has won two consecutive wins.

  If the chance RT possibility notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1108. On the other hand, if the chance RT possibility notification flag is set, the game state stored in the RAM 122 in step S1150 is referred to the game state of the current game and the game state of the previous game, and the challenge is performed in the previous game. It is determined whether bonus (2) or challenge bonus (3) has ended (step S1105).

  When the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3) is completed in the previous game, information indicating that the gaming state is actually controlled to the chance RT is notified on the liquid crystal display 4. Further, the chance RT possibility notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted. Further, in order to switch the type of effect performed on the liquid crystal display 4 to the type for notifying that the gaming state is controlled to the chance RT, a notification effect during the chance RT is set (step S1106). Then, the process proceeds to step S1108.

  On the other hand, if the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3) has not ended in the previous game, information indicating that the gaming state is not controlled by the chance RT is notified on the liquid crystal display 4. Further, the chance RT possibility notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted (step S1107). Then, the process proceeds to step S1108.

  In step S1108, it is determined whether the RT6 possibility notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S1108). The RT6 possibility notification flag is a flag that is set in the winning information command reception process of step S1121a on the condition that a replay winning is made. If the RT6 possibility notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1112 as it is. If the RT6 possibility notification flag is set, referring to the winning information of the previous game saved in the RAM 122 in step S1121, the winning of the previous game is replay (2), replay (3), and replay (4). Is determined (step S1109).

  If the previous game was one of Replay (2), Replay (3), and Replay (4), the liquid crystal display 4 displays information indicating that the gaming state is controlled to RT6. Inform. In addition, the RT6 possibility notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted. Furthermore, the type of effect performed on the liquid crystal display 4 is a type for notifying that the gaming state is in RT6 and that the challenge bonus (2) or RT after the end of RT6 is in progress (3). In order to switch to, a notification effect during RT6 is set (step S1110). Then, the process proceeds to step S1112.

  On the other hand, if the previous game was none of Replay (2), Replay (3), and Replay (4), the liquid crystal display 4 displays information indicating that the gaming state is not controlled by RT6. To inform. Further, the RT6 possibility notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted (step S1111). Then, the process proceeds to step S1112.

  In step S <b> 1112, it is determined whether an end notification flag is set in the RAM 122. The end notification flag means that either of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the challenge bonus (1) is won when the notification effect during RT6 is set, or after RT6 ends. This flag is set in the game state command reception process in step S1150a on the condition that the challenge bonus (2) or challenge bonus (3) has ended. If the end notification flag is not set, the BET command reception process ends as it is. If the end notification flag is set, it is determined whether the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) was won in the previous game with reference to the winning situation stored in the RAM 122 in step S1118 (step S1113). ). When the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won in the previous game, information indicating that the end of RT6 is the big bonus winning is notified on the liquid crystal display 4. Further, the end notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted. Furthermore, in order to switch the type of effect performed on the liquid crystal display 4 to the type for notifying that the big bonus has been won, a notification effect during the big bonus winning is set (step S1114). Then, the BET command reception process is terminated.

  When the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) have not been won in the previous game, it is determined whether or not the challenge bonus (1) has been won in the previous game (step S1115). When the challenge bonus (1) is won in the previous game, information indicating that the end of RT6 is the challenge bonus (1) is notified on the liquid crystal display 4. Further, the end notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted. Further, in order to switch the type of effect performed on the liquid crystal display 4 to the type for notifying that the challenge bonus (1) has been won, a notification effect during the winning of the challenge bonus is set (step S1114). Then, the BET command reception process is terminated.

  When the challenge bonus (1) is not won in the previous game, information indicating that the end of RT6 is a challenge bonus (2) win or a challenge bonus (3) win and is controlled by the chance RT is displayed on a liquid crystal display Announcement is made with the device 4. Further, the end notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted. Further, in order to switch the type of effect performed on the liquid crystal display 4 to the type for notifying that the chance RT is controlled, a notification effect during the chance RT is set (step S1117). Then, the BET command reception process is terminated.

  Next, the above-described process at the time of receiving a winning information command in step S1121a will be described in detail. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning information command reception process executed by the CPU 121 in step S1121a. In the process at the time of receiving a winning information command, first, it is determined whether any of replays (1) to (4) has won a prize based on the received winning information command (step S1122). When it is determined that any one of the replays (1) to (4) has won, a replay winning effect for notifying that the replay has won is performed (step S1123). As a replay winning effect, a common effect is performed regardless of which of the replays (1) to (4) is won.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the replay winning is one of the replays (2) to (4) (step S1124). When it is determined that any one of the replays (2) to (4) is won, the game state may be controlled by RT6 by winning any of the replays (2) to (4). The RT6 possibility notification flag is set and a RT6 possibility notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S1127). Then, the process upon receiving the winning information command is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1124 that none of the replays (2) to (4) has been won, for example, whether RT6 possibility notification is performed based on the random number value extracted by the software random number function. The RT6 possibility notification lottery for determining whether or not is performed (step S1125). It is determined whether or not it has been decided to perform the RT6 possibility notification as a result of the RT6 possibility notification lottery (step S1126). If it is determined that the RT6 possibility notification is to be performed, the process proceeds to step S1127 described above. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT6 possibility notification is not performed, the process at the time of receiving the winning information command is ended as it is.

  When it is determined in step S1122 that none of the replays (1) to (4) has been won, it is determined whether or not a notification effect during RT6 is set as the type of effect performed on the liquid crystal display 4. Processing is performed (step S1128). When it is determined that the notification effect during RT6 is set, the process proceeds to step S1134 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the notification effect during RT6 is not set, the game state saved in step S1150 until the previous game and the winning information saved in step S1121 until the current game are referred to this time. It is determined whether or not the small role has been won twice consecutively in the gaming state other than the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) by the game (step S1129).

  In step S1129, when it is determined that the gaming state is not the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or challenge bonus (1), when it is determined that the small role has not been won twice in succession, If it is determined in step S1128 that the notification effect during RT6 is set, it is determined whether any of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the challenge bonus (1) has been won. (Step S1134). When one of the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or challenge bonus (1) is won, the image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, the sound is output from the speakers 7L and 7R, and the game effect By turning on the LEDs 75A to 75E, etc., a bonus winning effect corresponding to the bonus that has been won is performed over the bonus winning time waiting time, and an effect during the bonus is set (step S1135), and a process for receiving a winning information command is performed. finish. When winning the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3), the bonus winning effect is not performed, and the same effect as when the winning combination is not won is performed. In addition, during the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3), there is no special performance, and the same performance as in the game state before winning the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3). Will continue.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that none of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the challenge bonus (1) has been won, it is determined whether or not any small role has been won. Processing is performed (step S1136). When it is determined that a small combination is won, a small combination winning effect corresponding to the winning small combination is performed (step S1137), and the process at the time of receiving a winning information command is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S1136 that none of the small roles has been won, processing for determining whether or not a notification effect during RT6 is set as the type of effect performed on the liquid crystal display 4 is performed ( In step S1138), when it is determined that the notification effect during RT6 is set, the winning information command reception process is terminated, and when it is determined that the notification effect during RT6 is not set, the process proceeds to step S1140 described later. .

  On the other hand, in step S1129, if the winning combination is won twice in a gaming state other than the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and challenge bonus (1), A small winning combination continuous winning effect for notifying that a prize has been won is performed (step S1130). Next, based on the value of the random number extracted by the software random number function, a notification pattern lottery is performed for determining a notification pattern for reporting information related to the control to the chance RT (step S1131). As the notification pattern in the present embodiment, 100% of information related to the control to the chance RT is set by setting the type of effect corresponding to the gaming state that is actually controlled as the type of effect performed on the liquid crystal display 4. When the perfect notification pattern to be notified with accuracy and the expectation effect (for example, the appearance of a predetermined character) to be performed in any gaming state is in the chance RT, the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2) In addition, an expectation notification pattern is provided for giving a player a sense of expectation by performing with a high probability when any of the bonus bonuses (1) is being won.

  It is determined whether or not a complete notification pattern has been determined as a result of the notification pattern lottery (step S1132). When it is determined that the complete notification pattern has been determined, a chance RT possibility notification for notifying that the gaming state may be controlled to the chance RT is performed, and a chance RT possibility notification flag is set in the RAM 122. (Step S1133), the process upon receiving a winning information command is terminated. When the chance RT possibility notification flag is set, as described above, the chance RT notification or the non-chance RT notification is performed in step S1106 or S1107.

  By the way, in the normal gaming state or RT, a bonus bonus (2) other than the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and challenge bonus (1), challenge bonus (3), cherry, bell, watermelon, replay (1 ) To (4), when winning, it is possible to win these roles without missing them. Therefore, there is almost no need for the player to push the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R (the stop operation is performed at a timing according to the symbols displayed on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R). Absent.

  With regard to the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1), since the winning probability is low, there is almost no need for the player to look forward.

  In this way, if there is no need to hold the game, the player only needs to know what role the player has won as a result. The game will be advanced. Depending on the display result of the variable display device 2, even if a prize is won for the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3), the medal is not paid out, and the same effect as the lose is performed without any special effects. It is easy to miss a prize. Further, even when the display result of the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3) is derived to the variable display device 2, the same kind of symbols are not lined up here. Derivation is easy for players to miss. Further, as described above, since the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment employs the above-described eight lines as the winning line, the player can more easily overlook the derivation of these display results. . Then, even if the gaming state is controlled to the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3), the player may not recognize that fact.

  For this reason, when a small role continuous winning effect or a chance RT possibility notification is made, it is controlled to the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3), so that it may be controlled to the chance RT. Can be held even more strongly by the player.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1132 that the complete notification pattern has not been drawn, and if it is determined in step S1138 that the notification effect during RT6 is not set, the current gaming state is the chance RT. A process of determining whether or not is performed (step S1140). When it is determined that the current gaming state is not in the chance RT, one of the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and challenge bonus (1) is determined based on the winning situation stored in step S1118. Whether or not is won is determined (step S1141).

  When it is determined in step S1140 that a chance RT is being performed, and in step S1141, it is determined that one of the bonuses of big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and challenge bonus (1) is won. In some cases, a high probability table is set as a lottery table used for the expectation notification lottery for determining whether or not to perform expectation notification (step S1142). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1140 that the chance RT is not in progress and it is determined in step S1141 that none of the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or challenge bonus (1) is won. Then, a low probability table is set as the lottery table used for the expectation notification lottery (step S1143). As a lottery table, when the high probability table is set, the probability of determining that the expectation notification is performed in the expectation notification lottery is higher than when the low probability table is set. A lottery value for each of the high probability table and the low probability table is set.

  Next, based on the table set in step S1142 or S1143 and the value of the random number extracted by the software random number function, an expectation notification lottery is performed (step S1144). As a result of the expectation notification lottery, it is determined whether or not the notification of expectation is determined (step S1145). When it is not determined that notification of expectation is to be performed, the process at the time of receiving the winning information command is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the notification of expectation is to be performed, the bonus is controlled by the liquid crystal display 4 to the chance RT or any of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1). The player is given an expectation as to whether the player has been won (step S1146), and the winning information command reception process is terminated.

  Next, the processing at the time of receiving the gaming state command in step S1150a will be described in detail. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing in detail the game state command reception process executed by the CPU 121 in step S1150a. In the game state command reception process, first, based on the received game state command, the game state to be applied in the next game is one of big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and challenge bonus (1). It is determined whether or not (step S1151). If the gaming state applied in the next game is any one of the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and challenge bonus (1), the processing at the time of receiving the gaming state command is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the gaming state applied in the next game is not one of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1), the current and next saved in step S1150 are stored. Based on the gaming state, it is determined whether any of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) has ended in the current game (step S1152).

  If none of the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and challenge bonus (1) has ended in this game, it is determined whether or not the chance RT has ended in this game. (Step S1153). That is, it is determined whether or not the chance RT has ended due to the predetermined number of games being played.

  If it is determined that the chance RT has not ended, the process proceeds to step S1155 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the chance RT has ended, the type of effect performed on the liquid crystal display 4 is switched to the type for notifying that the gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state. A normal effect is set (step S1154).

  Next, it is determined whether a notification effect during RT6 is set (step S1155). When it is determined in step S1155 that the notification effect during RT6 is not set, the game state command reception process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1155 that the notification effect during RT6 is set, the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), challenge bonus (1) in the current game based on the winning situation saved in step S1118. ) Is determined whether or not any of the above has been won (step S1156). That is, it is determined whether or not the RT 6 has ended by winning one of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) during RT 6.

  If it is determined in step S1156 that any of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) is not won in the current game, based on the gaming state saved in step S1150, Processing is performed to determine whether or not either the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3) has been completed in the game (step S1158). That is, by winning the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3) during RT6, it is determined whether or not the RT6 is finished and whether the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3) is finished.

  When it is determined in step S1156 that one of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the challenge bonus (1) has been won in the current game, and in step S1158, the challenge bonus (2) in the current game. When it is determined that one of the challenge bonuses (3) has ended, an end notification for notifying that the RT6 is ended and the bonus is won or controlled to the chance RT is performed, and an end notification flag is set. Setting is made (step S1157). Then, the game state command reception process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S1156 and NO is determined in step S1158, it is determined whether or not the next game is in the normal gaming state based on the gaming state saved in step S1150 (step S1159). . That is, it is determined whether or not RT6 has ended due to a predetermined number of games being played.

  When it is determined that the next game is in the normal gaming state, the end of the number of times for notifying that the RT 6 has ended due to the predetermined number of games being performed is performed, and the effect performed on the liquid crystal display 4 is displayed. In order to switch the type to a type for notifying that the gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state, a normal effect is set (step S1160), and the processing at the time of receiving the gaming state command is ended.

  On the other hand, in step S1152, if one of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) is ended in the current game, the image to the liquid crystal display 4 is displayed. In addition to performing an ending effect indicating that the bonus has ended over the waiting time for the ending effect, the normal effect is set (for example, the display of the sound, the sound output from the speakers 7L and 7R, the lighting of the game effect LEDs 75A to 75E) Step S1161). Then, the game state command reception process is terminated. Note that at least when the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) are finished, since it is not determined YES in step S1152, the ending effect is not performed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the challenge bonus (2) was being performed and the challenge bonus (3) was being performed.

  Next, effects performed by the effect control described in FIGS. 25 to 28 will be described. FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are diagrams for explaining the display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when a predetermined effect is executed.

  FIG. 29A is a diagram showing a display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when the game state is controlled to the normal game state. That is, the display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when the normal effect is set as the effect type is shown.

  In the center of the liquid crystal display 4, an image A that images “people” is displayed, and a background image B that images “cloudy sky” is displayed on the back side thereof. In such a display state, when the game is started, an effect is performed in which the image A starts an operation corresponding to the gaming state in response to the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. An effect of stopping the operation in response to the rotation stop of 3C, 3R is performed. For example, when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, an effect that the image X starts to walk is performed, and when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stop rotating, the image X finishes the walk and temporarily stops.

  FIG. 29B is a diagram showing a display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when winning a challenge bonus (2) or a challenge bonus (3) to be controlled after completion of the chance RT. Since it is the same as the display state shown in FIG. 29A, the player has won the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) for the player who plays the game while viewing the display state of the liquid crystal display 4. Can be made unrecognizable.

  FIG. 29 (c) is a diagram showing a display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when a small role is won in the first game in the challenge bonus won in FIG. 29 (b). When a prize is won for the bell, as shown in FIG. 29C, an effect is produced in which the image C that makes the image of “bell” fall from above. Note that, as described in steps S1136 and S1137, not only during a challenge bonus or when winning a bell, but when a small role is won, a small role winning effect corresponding to the small role is performed.

  FIG. 29D is a diagram showing a display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when the small role is won in the second game in the challenge bonus won in FIG. 29B. As shown in FIG. 29 (d), an effect is produced in which an image D that makes an image of “two consecutive bells” falls from above, and an image E that makes the image “!” Mark appear on the right side of the image A. An effect to display is performed. In addition, it is not limited to the case where the bonus is continuously won in the challenge bonus or the bell, but as described in steps S1129 and S1130, the small winning combination winning effect is performed when the winning combination is continuously won.

  FIG. 29 (e) is a diagram showing a display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when the expectation notification is performed. As shown in FIG. 29 (e), an effect is produced in which an image G that makes a “dragonfly” image as a predetermined character flies from the left to the right, and a “?” Mark is imaged to the right of the image A. An effect of displaying the image H is performed. Such an expectation notification effect is performed in step S1146 when it is determined that the expectation notification lottery is performed in the expectation notification lottery in step S1144.

  FIG. 29 (f) shows the liquid crystal display 4 when the chance RT possibility notification is performed after the small role continuous winning effect is performed, and the chance RT notification is performed and the notification effect during the chance RT is set. It is a figure which shows a display state. As shown in FIG. 29 (f), as a notification effect during the chance RT, the background image is displayed by switching to the background image I that images “rainbow” on the left and “sun” on the right. Thus, by displaying the background image I as the background image of the liquid crystal display 4, the player is informed that the chance RT is currently controlled.

  Although illustration is omitted, from the time when the small role continuous winning effect shown in FIG. 29 (d) is performed until the notification effect during chance RT shown in FIG. 29 (f) is set, step S1133, As described in step S1106, for example, a chance RT notification such as "Congratulations! Chance RT has entered!" Is performed after a chance RT possibility notification such as "Enter chance RT ...?" Is performed. If the chance RT is not actually controlled, even after the chance RT possibility notification is performed, as described in step S1107, for example, a non-chance RT notification such as “Sorry!” Is performed. Thus, the game is continued with the production before the chance RT possibility notification is performed.

  FIG. 29G is a diagram showing a display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when a replay is won during the chance RT. When the replay is won, as shown in FIG. 29 (g), an effect that the image J that makes “Replay” image fall from above is performed, and an “!” Mark is displayed above the image A. Is done. As described in steps S1122 and S1123, a common effect for notifying that the replay has been won is performed regardless of the type of replay actually won.

  FIG. 29 (h) is a diagram illustrating a display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when the RT6 possibility notification is performed after the replay winning. As an RT6 possibility notification, the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 is erased, and an effect of emitting white light from the entire display area is performed.

  FIG. 30 (i) is a diagram illustrating a display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when the betting amount is set when the RT6 possibility notification is performed. Here, the replay won in FIG. 29 (g) is any one of replay (2) to replay (4) controlled by RT6, and a case where the replay is actually controlled by RT6 will be described. That is, a case where RT6 notification is performed in step S1110 and a notification effect during RT6 is set will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (i), as a notification effect during RT6, it is displayed by switching to a background image K that makes a “ship” image instead of a “rainbow” background image, and the image A is on board. Production is performed. A message such as “High probability!” Is displayed on the ship. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize that the replay is in progress at RT6 and is stopped with high accuracy. Thus, by displaying the background image K as the background image of the liquid crystal display 4, the player is notified that the RT 6 is currently controlled.

  Although not shown, the description has been made in step S1110 from the notification of the possibility of RT6 shown in FIG. 29 (h) to the setting of the notification effect during RT6 shown in FIG. 30 (i). In this way, for example, RT6 notification such as “Congratulations! RT6 rushed!” Is performed. If the RT6 is not actually controlled, even after the notification of the possibility of RT6 is performed, as described in step S1111, for example, a non-RT6 notification such as “Sorry! The game is continued as it was before the possibility notification was made.

  In the display state in which the notification effect during RT6 as shown in FIG. 30 (i) is set, when the game is started, the background image K itself corresponds to the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The effect of starting the voyage is performed, and when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stops, the background image K ends the voyage and the effect of temporarily stopping. As described in step S1155 to step S1160, the notification effect during RT6 is selected as one of big bonus (1), big bonus (2), challenge bonus (1), challenge bonus (2) or challenge bonus. It continues until (3) ends or a predetermined number of games are played.

  FIG. 30 (j) is a diagram showing a display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when a small combination wins during RT6. When the bell is won during RT6, as shown in FIG. 30 (j), an effect is given in which an image C that makes the image of “bell” thrown into the ship from the left.

  30 (k) and 30 (l) show that when controlled by RT6, either the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the challenge bonus (1) is won, or the challenge bonus ( It is a figure which shows the display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when completion alerting | reporting is performed because 2) or challenge bonus (3) is complete | finished. As shown in FIG. 30 (k), as an end notification, there is an effect in which an image L that makes an image of a “bomb” is thrown into the ship from the left, and an “!” Mark is displayed on the right of the image A. Is done. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30 (l), an effect of displaying an image M like a bomb exploding is performed.

  When controlled by RT6, the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) are terminated without winning any of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the challenge bonus (1). Instead, when a predetermined number of games are played, for example, an effect of displaying a message such as “RT6 finished!

  30 (m) to 30 (o) are diagrams showing a display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when the betting amount is set when the end notification is being performed. FIG. 30 (m) is a diagram showing a display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when an end notification is given by winning the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2). When the end notification is given by winning the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), as described in step S1114, for example, as shown in FIG. An effect of displaying a message such as “Congratulations on“ 777 ”! Is performed, and then a notification effect during the big bonus is performed until the big bonus is won.

  FIG. 30 (n) is a diagram showing a display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when an end notification is given by winning the challenge bonus (1). When the end notification is given by winning the challenge bonus (1), as described in step S1116, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (n), "" BAR-BAR-BAR " An effect of displaying a message such as “Congratulations!” Is performed, and after that, a notification effect is given during the selection of the challenge bonus until winning the challenge bonus (1).

  FIG. 30 (o) is a diagram showing a display state of the liquid crystal display 4 when an end notification is given due to the end of the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3). When the end notification is given by the end of the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3), as described in step S1117, as the chance RT entry notification, for example, as shown in FIG. An effect of displaying a message such as “Chance” has been performed is performed, and thereafter, a notification effect during the chance RT is performed as shown in FIG. 30 (p) until the chance RT ends. Since the display state of the liquid crystal display 4 in FIG. 30 (p) is the same as that in FIG. 29 (f), description thereof will not be repeated.

  In FIGS. 29 and 30, the display effect performed mainly by changing the display state of the liquid crystal display 4 is described as the effect performed by the effect control. However, the effect performed by the effect control is a display. Not only the effects but also the sound effects performed by outputting sound from the speakers 7L and 7R and the light effects performed by turning on / flashing the game effect LEDs 75A to 75E in accordance with the display effects. Furthermore, in a slot machine including a fourth reel for production in addition to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R constituting the variable display device 2, the fourth reel may be used for notification and production.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, in any game state, there is a chance to win a small watermelon, bell, or cherry in the internal lottery (you will always win a prize without failing), but in the normal game state or RT The winning probability (that is, the winning probability) is higher when the bonus is in effect than when it is. In particular, during the challenge bonus, the winning combination of the small role is forcibly set, so that the small portion is won with a probability of 100%.

  The Challenge Bonus (2) and the Challenge Bonus (3) are each terminated by paying out more than 15 medals, but in most cases, 15 will be paid out when winning a watermelon or bell. Is expected to finish in two games. Since the maximum number of medals paid out in one game is 15, the gaming state of the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) does not end in a period shorter than two games. Since the small bonus is always won, the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) often win the small bonus in two games in many cases. However, even in a normal gaming state or RT, there are cases where a small role is continuously won.

  On the other hand, after the challenge bonus (2) is finished and after the challenge bonus (3) is finished, the replays (2) to (4) in which the gaming state is triggered by the transition to RT6 for the subsequent 20 game periods. ) Is controlled to RT4 or RT5 having a high winning probability. RT4 or RT5 is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state by the amount that the winning probability of replays (2) to (4) is higher, and the challenge bonus when already in RT4 or RT5 (2) Even if the game state is controlled again to RT4 or RT5 based on the winning or challenge bonus (3) winning, the challenge bonus (2) winning or the challenge bonus (3) winning is made in view of the large number of remaining games This is a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than before.

  Here, the fact that the gaming state is controlled by the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) means that “1-2-1” or “1-2-Replay 1” is displayed on the winning line of the variable display device 2. Except for the combination being derived, no indication is given to the player until the end. On the other hand, if there is a small combination continuous winning that occurs even in the normal gaming state or RT, the liquid crystal display 4 performs a small combination continuous winning effect and a chance RT possibility notification.

  Even when a small role consecutive winning effect or a chance RT possibility notification is made, the player determines whether the display result before the small role is continuously winning is a challenge bonus (2) or a challenge bonus (3). If it is missed, it will be controlled to 20 RT4 or RT5 of 20 games even if it is not actually controlled by the new RT4 or RT5, that is, if it was originally RT4 or RT5 or normal game state The player can be expected to be done. In addition, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the derivation of a small role having a relatively low value as compared with a special role in which only paying out medals for one game. Thereby, the interest of the game is improved.

  Also, RT4 and RT5 have a higher probability that replays (2) to (4) that trigger the control of the gaming state to RT6 where the winning probability of replay is extremely higher than the normal gaming state. That is, by controlling the gaming state to RT4 or RT5, the probability that replays (2) to (4) are derived and the gaming state is controlled to RT6 becomes higher than the normal gaming state. For this reason, when a small winning combination is continuously won, the player's expectation for being controlled by RT4 and RT5 can be effectively increased, and the interest of the game can be further improved. Even when the gaming state is controlled by either RT4 or RT5, the period during which the gaming state is continued is a period in which the game is performed 20 times. Thus, since the period during which the gaming state is controlled for each of RT4 and RT5 is limited to a predetermined period, expectation that one of replays (2) to (4) may be derived, Since anxiety such as which one of the replays (2) to (4) will be derived within the period can be given at the same time, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, control to challenge bonus (2) and challenge bonus (3), a series of control from RT4 or RT5 to RT6 after challenge bonus (2) and challenge bonus (3) are completed, and from RT4 or RT5 to RT6 Control of the gaming state, such as a series of controls, is performed according to the display result of the variable display device 2. Also, since the end of these gaming states is performed based on the number of medals paid out and the number of winning or winning games, it can be said that it is performed according to the display result of the variable display device 2. In addition to this, the small role continuous winning effect and the chance RT possibility notification are also performed by continuous winning of the small role, and are not irrelevant to the display result of the variable display device 2. In this way, since the lottery that is not included in the original gaming nature of the slot machine is not separately performed, the small role is derived, controlled to RT4 or RT5, and further controlled to RT6 while following the original gaming nature. The player's interest can be directed to the player.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, the result of each game in the slot machine 1 is indicated by the display result derived to the variable display device 2 composed of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Except for winning the bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3), an effect corresponding to the display result of the variable display device 2 is performed on the liquid crystal display 4. The liquid crystal display 4 is larger than the variable display device 2 and is close to the height of the player's line of sight, and is easy to see. From the relationship between the winning probability of each role and the presence or absence of missing, the player The game can be advanced even if the variable display device 2 is hardly seen by the effect performed in the device 4.

  Here, in order to stop the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R constituting the variable display device 2, there is a restriction that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R must be stopped within a range of a maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R. Although imposed, such a restriction is not imposed on the timing for deriving the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. For this reason, in the liquid crystal display 4, it becomes possible to perform various effects that are impossible when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the variable display device 2 are stopped, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Further, even if the prize is won in the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3), only the effect result corresponding to the loss is derived. The medal is not paid out in the winning of the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3). Therefore, when the player plays the game by looking only at the liquid crystal display 4, the game state is changed to the challenge bonus (2) and It is possible to prevent the player from perceiving that it is controlled by the challenge bonus (3).

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, when a small winning combination is continuously won and YES is determined in step S1129, a small winning combination winning effect is performed in step S1131. This allows the player to easily recognize that the gaming state may be controlled by RT4 or RT5.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, when the complete notification pattern is determined in the notification pattern lottery in step S1131, the chance RT possibility notification is performed in step S1133, and when actually controlled to RT4 or RT5. In step S1106, a chance RT notification is performed, and a notification effect during the chance RT is set. Therefore, the game can be performed while recognizing whether it is controlled by RT4 or RT5. Therefore, when it is recognized that it is controlled by RT4 or RT5, replays (2) to (4) are performed. It can give a sense of expectation to one of them being derived, and can improve the interest of the game.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, when the determination in step S1140 or S1141 is YES, the expectation notification lottery is performed using the high probability table. For this reason, when the sense of expectation is notified in step S1146, the player is given a sense of expectation for control of RT4, RT5, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and challenge bonus (1). be able to. In addition, when the expectation notification is given after the small role continuous winning effect is performed in step S1130, the player can have a further expectation with respect to the control to RT4 or RT5, The interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, when one of the replays (2) to (4) is won, the RT6 possibility notification is performed in step S1127, and the RT6 possibility notification flag is set. At the time of BET of the game, RT6 notification is performed in step S1110, and the notification effect during RT6 described with reference to FIG. The notification effect during RT6 is continuously performed until the process of step S1157 or step S1160 is performed. Thereby, while being controlled by RT6 at least, the player can easily recognize that it is controlled by RT6, and the effect during RT6 can be raised.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, the probability that RT6 will be terminated by winning the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) accompanied by the transition to the chance RT. The bonus bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) are set to have a larger number of payouts as a bonus termination condition than when controlled by the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3). The number of determination values is set so that the probability that RT6 will end due to winning is higher. For this reason, after RT6 is finished, the proportion transferred to the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) rather than the proportion transferred to the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3). Since it can be increased, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, common end notification is performed when YES is determined in step S1156 and when YES is determined in step S1158. Then, at the time of betting the next game, in step S1114, S1116, or S1117, the gaming state to be transferred is notified. For this reason, the player can pay attention to the effect executed on the liquid crystal display 4 and can have the player feel a sense of tension as to which game state will be controlled. Can be improved.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, if an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 112, the RAM is controlled to an abnormal error state, the game is disabled, and the setting change mode is entered. If the setting value is not newly selected or set based on the setting change operation, the state where the progress of the game is disabled is not released. That is, even if an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 112, the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation (in general, the setting value) is not set automatically by the slot machine 1. Since the change operation is performed by an employee of the game store, it is ensured that the game is played based on the setting value selected by the game store side), so that the fairness of the game can be achieved.

  (10) In the embodiment described above, the setting value stored in the setting value work 112-4 is an appropriate value (1) when determining whether or not to win the lottery role in the internal lottery. If it is not a value in the range of ~ 4), instead of determining whether or not to win with a probability based on a default setting value (for example, setting 1), in this case too, it is controlled to a RAM abnormal error state, If the progress of the game is disabled and the mode is changed to the setting change mode and a setting value is not newly selected and set based on the setting change operation, the disabled state of the game is not released. Similarly, when the betting number is not an appropriate value, the RAM abnormal error state is controlled. In other words, even if it is not possible to properly determine whether or not to win the winning lot in the internal lottery, the game will be played again based on the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation. Is secured, so that the fairness of the game can be achieved.

  (11) Further, the data stored in the RAM 112 is abnormal in most cases when the control cannot be continued due to a malfunction in the control such as a power failure or the control unit 110 running away. Since it is determined whether or not the data is normal only when the control unit 110 is activated after recovering from these states, the determination whether or not the data stored in the RAM 112 is normal is abnormal. Can only be done in situations where there is a high probability that That is, in a situation where there is a low possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the data stored in the RAM 112, the determination does not need to be performed, and the load on the control unit 110 can be reduced.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the RAM parity is calculated based on the data stored in the RAM 112, particularly in the power interruption interrupt process executed by the input of the voltage drop signal generated when the power is turned off. In the next startup, the RAM parity obtained by calculation is compared with the RAM parity stored in the parity storage area 112-7, and the data stored in the RAM 112 is stored in the parity storage area 112-7. Whether or not is normal. Since it is possible to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 112 is normal only by comparing the RAM parity at the time of input of the voltage drop signal generated when the power supply is shut off and at the time of startup, the determination can be performed accurately and easily. Can do.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the data in the RAM 112 and the progress of the game is disabled, the set value as a condition for canceling the disabled state of the game is set. The data stored in the RAM 112 is initialized in accordance with the transition to the setting change mode (setting change process) in which the change operation is valid. For this reason, the initialization of data associated with the occurrence of an abnormality in the data in the RAM 112 and the initialization of data associated with selection / setting of the set value can be performed at a time, so that useless processing can be omitted. .

  Further, when the control unit 110 is activated, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 92 is ON before determining whether or not the data in the RAM 112 is normal. At that time, the setting key switch 92 is If it is determined that the data is in the ON state, the process proceeds to the setting change mode without determining whether the data in the RAM 112 is normal. In this way, a new set value is selected and set without determining whether or not the data in the RAM 112 is normal, so that useless processing can be omitted.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, the unused stack area and the unused area 112-8 of the stack area 112-6 in the RAM 112 of the control unit 110 are initialized for each game (initial processing). Even if an illegal program is stored using an unused area of the RAM 112 such as the unused stack area and the unused area 112-8 in the stack area 112-6, the illegal program can be prevented from being resident. .

  (15) In the embodiment described above, the end of the game is determined in the game with the big bonus (1) winning, the game with the big bonus (2) winning, or the game with the challenge bonus (1) winning. At the point of time, the ban on credit settlement is lifted, and even after the game is over, the medal memorized as the credit is stored even during the period in which the setting of the wager number is prohibited until the bonus winning effect waiting time elapses. Since the player can be returned, the medal for the credit stored as owned by the player can be received reflecting the player's will as much as possible. Thus, for example, in a game in which a big bonus (1) win has occurred, before starting the big bonus game accompanying the occurrence of the big bonus (1) win, a part of medals stored as credits (eg, a prize) It is possible to exchange for soft drinks, cigarettes, etc.), but it is possible to receive a medal return reflecting such a player's will.

  On the other hand, in a game in which a challenge bonus (2) win has occurred and in a game in which a challenge bonus (3) win has occurred, the prohibition of credit settlement is canceled when the end of the game is determined as usual. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the challenge bonus (2) winning and the challenge bonus (3) winning have occurred because the number of bets cannot be set even though the game is over. it can.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, in the game where the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the challenge bonus (1) is satisfied, the credit is settled when it is determined that the game is finished. Since the prohibition is canceled, it is possible to return medals stored as credits even during the period when the setting of the bet number is prohibited until the end of the ending effect waiting time after the game ends. Reflecting the player's will as much as possible, the medal for the credit stored as owned by the player can be received. This makes it possible to receive a medal return reflecting the will of the player who wants to end the game immediately after the end of the big bonus (1), for example.

  On the other hand, in the game in which the end conditions of the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) are satisfied, the prohibition of credit settlement is canceled when the end of the game is determined as usual. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the player has been controlled to the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3) because the bet amount cannot be set even though the game is over. it can.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, when a big bonus (1) win, a big bonus (2) win, or a challenge bonus (1) win occurs, it is supported over a period during which setting of the number of bets is prohibited. A bonus winning effect indicating that a bonus winning is performed is executed, so that when a bonus is transferred to a bonus when a big bonus (1) winning, a big bonus (2) winning, or a challenge bonus (1) winning occurs. The interest of the player can be enhanced effectively.

  In addition, at the end of the game where the end condition of the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or challenge bonus (1) is satisfied, the big bonus (1), big bonus over the period during which the setting of the number of bets is prohibited (2) Or, since an ending effect indicating that the challenge bonus (1) has ended is executed, the end of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) should be notified in an easy-to-understand manner. Can do.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, even when the end condition of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the challenge bonus (1) is satisfied, At the time when the end is determined, the prohibition on the payment of credit is released, and after the game is finished, the bet number setting is prohibited until the second stop switch 93 is operated by the store clerk to release the hit state. Even if there are, medal memorized as credits can be returned, so as much as possible, the medal for memorized as credits owned by the player should be returned reflecting the player's will. Can receive. This makes it possible to receive a medal return reflecting the will of the player who wants to end the game immediately after the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or challenge bonus (1). Become.

  On the other hand, in a game in which the end conditions of the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) are satisfied, there is no case where the game is controlled to be stopped, and when the end of the game is determined as usual, the credit is adjusted. Will be lifted. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the player has been controlled to the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3) because the bet amount cannot be set even though the game is over. it can.

  (19) In the embodiment described above, while the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is in operation, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is always controlled by the regular bonus. ), The number of medals can be increased the fastest, so that the player's interest in the transition to the big bonus can be enhanced rather than the regular bonus operating in accordance with the JACIN winning as in the past.

  In the above-described embodiment, while the challenge bonus (1), the challenge bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (3) are operating, the challenge bonus (1) is always controlled by the challenge time. In the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3), medals can be increased the fastest, and the player's interests can be enhanced with the transition to the challenge bonus.

  In particular, like the big bonus (1) and big bonus (2) in the above-described embodiment, for example, the total number of medals paid out in the big bonus without ending the big bonus at the number of times of transition to the regular bonus, for example. If the end condition is satisfied by reaching the specified value (for example, 345), the net increase in the bonus can be increased, so that the player's interest associated with the shift to the big bonus can be further increased. Can do.

  (20) In the embodiment described above, the regular bonus is activated simultaneously with the transition to the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2), and one game is played during the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2). Each time it is determined whether or not the regular bonus is in operation, and if it is determined that the regular bonus is not activated, the regular bonus is activated again, so that the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) While is running, it is always controlled to a regular bonus. For this reason, while the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is operating, it is only necessary to control the regular bonus, so the control accompanying the transition to the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) is performed. In addition, since it is determined whether or not the regular bonus is in operation for each game, the control program for each game in the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) Regardless of whether or not it is in operation, it can be shared, and the processing can be simplified and the program capacity can be reduced.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, before determining whether the regular bonus is inactive, it is determined whether the big bonus is in effect, and when it is determined that the big bonus is in effect in the determination. In other words, if the big bonus end condition is not satisfied, it is determined whether the regular bonus is inactive. If not, the regular bonus is activated, so the big bonus ends. In spite of this, the determination for reactivating the regular bonus, that is, the unnecessary determination is not performed.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, a regular bonus medium signal indicating that the regular bonus is in progress is output in response to the regular bonus medium flag being set in step S703a, and the regular bonus medium flag is erased in step S1006a. The output is stopped in response to this. That is, even when the regular bonus is activated continuously during the big bonus, the output of the regular bonus medium signal is stopped until the regular bonus medium flag is cleared and then set again. For this reason, it is possible to determine that the regular bonus has been temporarily interrupted by an external device that has received the regular bonus medium signal. Tests can be properly performed with external equipment.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an output of a mid-challenge time signal indicating that the mid-challenge time is in progress is started in response to the mid-challenge time flag being set in step S703c, and the mid-challenge time flag is cleared in step S1006c. The output is stopped accordingly. That is, even when the challenge time is continuously activated during the challenge bonus, the output of the signal during the challenge time is stopped until the flag during the challenge time is cleared and then set again. For this reason, it is possible to determine that the challenge time has been temporarily interrupted by an external device that has input a signal during the challenge time. Tests can be properly performed with external equipment.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of stop controls in which stop positions (display results) are uniquely determined with respect to stop operation positions (areas assigned to the number of steps from the reel reference position). When all reels are rotating in the table, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state is selected, and reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table. Done. On the other hand, if any of the reels has already stopped, select a stop control table uniquely defined for the internal winning state for each gaming state, the stop position of the stopped reel, The reel stop control is performed in accordance with the selected stop control table, and the game condition, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel (display result)) all have the same condition. When this happens, reel stop control is performed based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Therefore, as in the prior art, one stop control table is further selected from a plurality of stop control tables for one internal winning state by a lottery different from the internal lottery (for example, a lottery lottery for reel control, etc.). This is unnecessary, and the control for stopping the reel does not become complicated.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, the storage address of the determination value number of each lottery target role registered in the role-specific table for each gaming state may differ depending on the set value. For the combination having the same winning probability regardless of the set value, the number of determination values is stored in common regardless of the set value. By storing the number of determination values in common in this way, the storage capacity required for that is reduced. Of course, in the role-specific table, the number of determination values stored at different addresses is the same even if the number of determination values referenced in accordance with the set value is the same as the target character of the internal lottery and the game state is different. May be the same.

  In general, at the development stage, the simulation is performed while adjusting the number of determination values according to the set value for at least some of the combinations (that is, adjusting the winning probability of internal lottery). As the initial number of determination values, a different number of determination values is registered according to the set value. However, as a result of adjustment by simulation, the number of determination values when the set values are different may be the same. Although the same number of judgment values was registered as the initial number of judgment values according to the set value, the number of judgment values registered from the beginning may be used as it is depending on the result of simulation (result of simulation). The number of judgment values different from the initial value, that is, the number of judgment values may differ depending on the set value). Then, the number of determination values obtained with an appropriate result in the simulation in each case is selected as the number of determination values to be set in the mass production model.

  Here, even if the number of determination values adjusted by the simulation is the same regardless of the set value, the determination value number is stored in the ROM 113 by the same address assignment as the address assignment in the development stage. It can be used as a model for mass production. For this reason, it is not necessary to change the method for storing the number of judgment values from the development model in the mass production model, and the development from the initial design stage to the transition to the mass production model can be easily performed. Become.

  In addition, the internal lottery adds the number of judgment values of each role referred from the role-specific table to the acquired random number for internal lottery, and depending on whether or not the result of the addition overflows, Judgment is made on whether or not there is a win. For this reason, an internal lottery can be performed using the number of determination values of each combination as it is. It should be noted that when the winning determination table is generated before the actual winning determination is made, the loop processing is required twice, but according to this embodiment, the loop processing in the lottery processing can be performed only once. Thus, the processing efficiency in the entire lottery process is high.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  (1) In the above embodiment, any one of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) as described in steps S719, S723, and S727 of FIG. 5A and FIG. When winning the crab, the RT7 is controlled until the bonus is won, and as described in steps S1013, S1016, and S1019 of FIG. 5A and FIG. 18, the big bonus (1), big bonus (2 ), After the challenge bonus (1) is completed, an example of controlling to RT1 to RT3 has been described. However, not limited to this, even if one of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the challenge bonus (1) is won, the RT7 does not control and the game state before the win continues. And may be configured to be controlled. In addition, after the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) are finished, it may be configured to control to the normal gaming state without controlling to RT1 to RT3. In other words, the transition to the RT is controlled to the RT corresponding to the winning combination only when winning in any one of the challenge bonus (2), the challenge bonus (3), and the replays (2) to (4). May be.

  (2) In the above embodiment, as a table index at the challenge time, the bell and watermelon are prioritized over the cherry, and the reels 3L and 3R are drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the reel 3C is 1 frame. Stores the address of the table creation data with the number of frames to be drawn to the maximum within the range, and whether to stop the bell or the watermelon is determined at the timing of the stop operation An example was described. However, not limited to this, the table index at the challenge time stores the address of the table creation data in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that the bell is drawn with priority regardless of the timing of the stop operation. It may be. As a result, it is possible to increase the probability that the bell among the small roles will win during the challenge time, so that the player has a sense of expectation that the player will move to RT4 or RT5 if the bell wins continuously. . On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6A, the bell stores the number of determination values so that the winning probability is the highest among the small roles. For this reason, even in the normal gaming state or RT, the probability that the bell wins continuously increases. Therefore, even if the player is not actually controlled by the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) and is not newly controlled by the RT4 or RT5, the player can control the RT4 or RT5. In many cases, the player can expect the player to have an appropriate expectation for the control of RT4 or RT5. When configured in this manner, in step S1129 of FIG. 27, until the current game, in a gaming state other than the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1), the small role is continuously played twice in the bell. It may be configured to determine whether or not a prize has been won. That is, the gaming state notification control means further includes a plurality of types of small role display results (bell, watermelon, cherry) in the normal gaming state and the special gaming state that is not specified by the special gaming state specifying disable means. Continuous derivation notification control means (step S1131) for notifying the notification means that the specific small combination display result (bell) is continuously derived when the specific small combination display result is continuously derived. You may comprise so that it may contain.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the notification pattern lottery is performed in step S1131 of FIG. 27. When the complete notification pattern is determined, the chance RT possibility notification is performed in step S1133, and the processing in steps S1140 to S1146 is performed. An example that could not be explained. That is, an example has been described in which the expectation notification is not performed when the chance RT possibility notification is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that the chance RT possibility notification and the expectation notification can be performed. Specifically, for example, after the process of step S1133 is performed, the process proceeds to the process of step S1140. In step S1140, it is determined whether the challenge bonus (2), the challenge bonus (3), or the chance RT is in progress. You may comprise. Since there is a higher probability that an expectation notification will be given during the challenge bonus (2), challenge bonus (3) or chance RT, as a result, only the chance RT possibility notification has been made or chance RT is possible. Depending on whether both sex notification and expectation notification have been performed, it is possible to notify the possibility of actual control to chance RT thereafter.

  (4) In the above embodiment, it is determined in step S1158 whether or not any of the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) has ended in the current game, and when the bonus has ended. The example in which the process of step S1157 is performed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In step S1158, it is determined whether or not one of the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) is won in this game, and it is determined that the player has won. Alternatively, the process of step S1157 may be performed.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the replays (2) to (4) of the re-game players have been described as examples of the specific display result. However, the specific display result is not limited to the display result of the re-playing combination, but may be a display result of a specific winning combination among other winning combinations, or may be a display result of a specific lose.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the expected value of the number of games continuously controlled by the challenge bonus is not limited to two games, and any value may be used as long as the expected value is a plurality of games. Explained good things. For example, if the expected value is 3 games or more, in step S1129, three consecutive wins are given to the small role in a game state other than the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and challenge bonus (1) by the current game. You may comprise so that it may determine whether it did. In this case, even if the small role has not been won three times in succession, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the chance RT possibility notification is to be performed, and if the lottery is won, the process of step S1130 is performed. It may be configured such that the process proceeds to step S1134 when the process has not been won. When configured in this way, the chance RT possibility notification is performed at a predetermined rate even if only two games are awarded for the small role. For this reason, unexpectedness arises in the chance RT possibility notification, and the interest of the game can be improved. That is, the gaming state notification control means is configured to increase the specific amount at a predetermined rate when the small role display result is continuously derived for a specific number of games (two games) less than the predetermined number of games in the special gaming state. You may comprise so that the information means regarding the control to a probabilistic gaming state may be further included in the notification means for specific continuous time.

  (7) As an effect in the liquid crystal display 4 of the above-described embodiment, the variable display device 2 displays / stops the changing of the effect symbols by the virtual reels in accordance with the rotation / stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. There may be. The liquid crystal display variably displays a plurality of types of effect identification information each identifiable in a plurality of effect variable display units, and corresponds to the display result derived to the variable display device in steps S1119 and S1120 of FIG. You may comprise so that a liquid crystal display may derive | lead-out the display result for productions. In this case, in steps S1119 and S1120 of FIG. 25, when the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device, the display result other than the winning display result is derived on the variable display device. The same effect display result as the effect display result derived in (1) may be derived (the same mode as in the case of loss is derived to the virtual reel).

  (8) In the above embodiment, when the set value is changed, all the data in the RAM 112 is initialized except for the stack area being used. However, in order to initialize the data in the RAM 112, a separate initialization operation (for example, when the power is turned on with the setting key switch 92 turned on) is performed when the set value is changed. It may be necessary to operate the reset switch 93). It may be possible to recover from the RAM abnormal error state by initializing the data in the RAM 112 by performing not only the setting value changing operation but also the initialization operation. Specifically, a step for determining whether or not the second reset switch 93 is operated after the determination of YES in step S103 of FIG. 8 is provided, and the second reset switch 93 is operated by this step. When it is determined that the process has been performed, the process may proceed to step S109.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, all the data in the RAM 112 is initialized in addition to the set value work 112-4 except for the stack area in use in accordance with the change of the set value. . However, not only the data in the RAM 112 other than the stack area being used is initialized in accordance with the change in the setting value as described above, but an initialization operation separate from the operation for changing the setting value. (For example, operation of the second reset switch 93), all data in the RAM 112 are initialized except for the set value work 112-4 and the stack area in use, and the set value is changed. Thus, a new set value may be stored in the set value work 112-4.

  Specifically, after step S102 of FIG. 8 is performed, a step for determining whether or not the second reset switch 93 is operated is provided, and the second reset switch 93 is operated by the step. When the determination is made, all the data in the RAM 112 is initialized except for the set value work 112-4 and the stack area in use, and whether or not the setting key switch 92 is in the ON state is determined. When the setting key switch 92 is in the ON state by this processing, the process proceeds to step S110, and when the setting key switch 92 is not in the ON state, the interrupt prohibition is canceled. The game control process may be performed. In addition, when the 2nd reset switch 93 is not operated, you may comprise so that it may progress to the process of step S104. As a result, the RAM abnormality error state can be recovered by initializing the data in the RAM 112 by performing not only the setting value changing operation but also the initialization operation. Further, from the RAM abnormality error state excluding the set value abnormality, the data in the RAM 112 can be initialized and restored only by performing the initialization operation.

  (10) In the above embodiment, as shown in steps S701 to S703a of the lottery process performed for each game, it is determined whether or not the big bonus is being performed, and it is determined that the big bonus is being performed. It is determined whether the regular bonus is in effect, and if it is determined that the regular bonus is not in effect, the regular bonus flag is set to control the regular bonus while the big bonus is operating. The example to do was demonstrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, whether or not the regular bonus end condition is satisfied when it is determined NO in step S1014 of the payout process performed for each game without performing the processes of steps S701 to S703a. When it is determined that the regular bonus end condition is satisfied, it is determined whether the regular bonus medium flag is set. If the regular bonus medium flag is not set, the regular bonus medium is determined. You may comprise so that the process which sets a flag may be performed. As a result, the process for reactivating the regular bonus only needs to be performed when the regular bonus end condition is satisfied, so that unnecessary processing is not performed in a state where the control of the regular bonus has not ended. Further, despite the end of the big bonus, a determination for starting the regular bonus, that is, an unnecessary determination is not performed.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the game state is controlled to the chance RT after either the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3) with the payout of more than 15 medals as an end condition is completed. However, the gaming state may be controlled to RT after the end of the big bonus that defines the same end condition. Further, the gaming state may be controlled to RT after the regular bonus (which is different from the regular bonus described above) that ends the digestion of a predetermined number of games. In addition, instead of the chance RT to make the replay winning probability higher than the normal gaming state, the type of the winning small role (or the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the winning combination) is notified. You may apply AT (Assist Time) and AR which combined AT and RT.

  (12) In the above embodiment, the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) are won until the end of the gaming state of the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3). Information related to the control of the challenge bonus (3) was not notified to the player. However, if the player cannot specify that the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) are controlled, the player is controlled when the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) are controlled. It is also possible to notify the predetermined information at a higher rate than when not. Further, if it is not always notified that the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) are controlled, it can be specified that the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) are controlled. Information may be notified before the end of the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3). However, it is preferable to suppress the notification of information that can be specified to be controlled by the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3) to a relatively low ratio of about 1/10 or less.

  (13) In the above embodiment, the stop control table that determines the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, for example, depending on whether the gaming state is in the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3) Different ones may be used. For example, when only the winning combination winning flag is set, a stop control table in which small winning symbols are arranged on a winning line in a diagonal direction in a gaming state other than the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3). Although not selected, in the challenge bonus (2) or the challenge bonus (3), there may be selected a stop control table in which small symbols are arranged on the diagonal winning line (100% may be used). It may be a thing. As a result, not only whether or not the winning combination is won, but also the player's interest can be directed to the winning line where the symbols of the winning combination are arranged, and the interest of the game is further improved.

  (14) In the above embodiment, when the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) are won and the result is a display of losing, the chance is derived to the variable display device 2. It was a thing. Of course, there are many types of chances as compared to the winning display result, and in the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, the game can be advanced even if the player does not see the variable display device 2 so much. Players often miss eye derivation. Therefore, when a chance chance is derived in the variable display device 2, a predetermined chance effect may be performed. The chance effect can be performed at a predetermined rate even when the losing eye is actually derived.

  Even if a beginner is relatively unfamiliar with the game and cannot determine whether or not the display result of the variable display device 2 is a chance, the big bonus (1) and big bonus (2) , You will be able to know for sure that you may have won the Challenge Bonus (1). Since the chance is lost from the viewpoint of winning, it cannot be determined according to the winning information command. Therefore, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are referred to the stop symbols stored in the stop symbol table of the RAM 122 based on the reel stop command. It is sufficient to determine whether all of the above are stopped and a chance is derived from the variable display device 2.

  (15) In the above embodiment, when some of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are already stopped, the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel On the other hand, a stop control table uniquely determined is selected, and reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table. Here, instead of the stop position of the stopped reel, the position when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated to stop the reel (that is, the number of steps of the reel) may be applied. Good. Also in this case, similarly to the selection of the stop control table in the above embodiment, it is possible to obtain an effect that the control for stopping the reel does not become complicated.

  (16) In the above embodiment, the number of determination values stored at the address registered in the role-specific table is added to the random number for internal lottery, and when an overflow occurs as a result of the addition, Was supposed to win. On the other hand, the acquired number of determination values may be sequentially subtracted from the acquired internal lottery random value, and the result of the subtraction may be used as a new internal lottery random value. When the number of determination values is subtracted from the random number value for internal lottery, it can be determined whether or not an overflow has occurred in the subtraction result (here, the subtraction result becomes negative).

  (17) In the above embodiment, the internal lottery is performed by sequentially adding the number of determination values of each combination corresponding to the game situation to the acquired random value for internal lottery, and when the addition result overflows The role was determined to be a winner. On the other hand, a winning determination table in which a determination value for determining each combination as winning is determined for each game in accordance with the number of determination values for each combination according to the game situation, and the internal random number for internal lottery acquired It is also possible to perform an internal lottery by comparing the value of each with the determination value of each combination.

  (18) In the above embodiment, the determination value number storage area stores a determination value number in each case using a 2-byte area. However, in a general slot machine, the number of judgment values for a special combination cannot be set to exceed 255 in any gaming situation. Thus, for those that do not need to set the number of determination values exceeding 255, the number of determination values may be stored using only a 1-byte area.

  (19) In the above embodiment, the number of determination values is stored in common for all of the set values 1 to 4 or is stored separately for each of the set values 1 to 4 . However, it is assumed that the number of determination values is not stored in common for all of the setting values 1 to 4 (the common flag for the setting value is not set). About 3-4, the number of judgment values can also be made common.

  (20) In the above embodiment, in a game in which the gaming state is the big bonus and the big bonus medium flag (the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) medium flag) is set in the RAM 112, the start lever It is determined whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 during the operation of No. 11. If the regular bonus flag is not set, this is set to control the regular bonus. Even when the regular bonus is first controlled after the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not yet completed. Even when the regular bonus is controlled again when there is not, the same processing should be performed.

  On the other hand, when the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 together with the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) medium flag. When the regular bonus end condition is satisfied, the regular bonus medium flag is deleted. Here, when the regular bonus medium flag is deleted, it is determined that the end condition of the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not satisfied, and the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) is determined. If the medium flag is set in the RAM 112, the regular bonus medium flag may be set in the RAM 112 again and controlled to a new regular bonus as it is. In this case, when the big bonus is controlled by winning the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), it can be controlled to the regular bonus at the same time. When the bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not finished, the player can immediately return to the regular bonus.

  In addition, the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) game state provides a small role game in which JACIN is won with a relatively high probability of winning the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2). Based on the JACIN winning in the game, JACIN (for example, a target combination of an internal lottery in a small-combination game with a combination of predetermined symbols) wins the gaming state to a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2 ) Medium regular bonus may be provided. If the regular bonus for one set is ended during the big bonus and the end condition of the big bonus is not yet satisfied, the game can be controlled again as the small role game.

  (21) In the above embodiment, the reel control table is selected in advance based on the setting status of the winning flag, and the stop position of the symbol is determined with reference to the reel control table when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the table system that stops the reels at the stop position has been described as an example. On the other hand, based on the current symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied and the setting status of the winning flag, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbols of the winning symbols are aligned, or the symbol of the winning symbol is not selected The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a control method in which the removal control is performed so as not to be aligned.

  In the control method, when the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds from the symbol displayed at that time ( It is determined whether or not there is a winning symbol having a winning flag set in a range of a total of five frames including the displayed symbol and the amount drawn. If there is a symbol with a winning flag set (in case of duplicate winning, it will be judged from the symbol of the role that is given priority to derivation), select the symbol for winning the winning combination and win the line (already stopped) When there is a reel, the winning display result together with the symbols on the stopped reel is derived on a configurable winning line). Otherwise, a symbol for not winning any combination is selected and derived. That is, even when the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by this control method, it can be derived by stopping the symbols within the range of the maximum stop delay time after the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected. The display result corresponding to the setting status of the winning flag is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2.

  (22) In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 is provided with the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R having a plurality of symbols arranged in a predetermined order on the outer peripheral portion, and the rotation of these reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The symbols are variably displayed by driving. However, a device that virtually displays a symbol on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be used instead of the variable display device 2 described above.

  (23) In the above embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting the number of bets and giving a game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  (24) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which it is determined in step S1064 in FIG. 19 whether or not the bonus waiting time effect waiting time has elapsed, and the freeze state is canceled when it has elapsed. However, the time for releasing the freeze state at the time of winning the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and challenge bonus (1) is not limited to the bonus waiting time for waiting for the bonus winning, but from the waiting time for bonus winning time. May be a short time, or may be a time longer than the waiting time for a bonus winning effect.

  (25) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the ending effect waiting time has elapsed in step S1070 of FIG. 19, and the ending effect waiting time has elapsed unless the stop function is set to be valid. An example of releasing the freeze state from time to time has been described. However, the time for releasing the frozen state at the end of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) is not limited to the ending effect waiting time, but is shorter than the ending effect waiting time. It may be longer than the ending effect waiting time.

  (26) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus (1) are controlled to be in a frozen state both at the time of winning and at the end. However, the control is not limited to the freeze state in both, but may be controlled to the freeze state only at the time of winning, or may be controlled to the freeze state only at the end.

  (27) In the above embodiment, a plurality of small roles such as bells, cherries, and watermelons are provided. In step S709 of the lottery process in FIG. An example of performing lottery has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the case where a plurality of small combinations are provided, and for example, one type of small combination may be provided. For example, only the bell may be provided as the small role, and the internal lottery may be performed by reading the bell as the small role in step S709 of the lottery process in FIG.

  (28) In the above embodiment, the case has been described in which the symbol combination for which the challenge bonus (2) is won is “1-2-1.” However, the combination of symbols for which the challenge bonus (2) is won is not limited to this. For example, the symbols constituting the challenge bonus (2) such as “1-2-BAR” are reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. You may comprise so that it may differ in. As described above, the combination of symbols for which the challenge bonus (3) is won is “1-2 replay 1”, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are configured differently. For this reason, the combination of symbols for which the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3), which trigger the chance RT to control the gaming state, can be made different for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. It becomes difficult for the player to determine whether or not (2) and the challenge bonus (3) have been won, making it difficult for the player to notice the challenge bonus (2) and the challenge bonus (3).

  (29) In the above embodiment, when the replay (2) is won, the period for which the game is played 103 times, when the replay (3) is awarded, the period for which the game is played 203 times, when the replay (4) is won 303 The example in which the period in which the game is performed is set as the period in which the gaming state is controlled in RT6 has been described. On the other hand, while the gaming state is controlled by RT6, the example in which the notification effect during RT6 shown in FIGS. 30 (i) to 30 (k) is performed is not limited to the number of games played during RT6. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification effect during RT6 may be configured to perform a predetermined effect according to the number of games played during RT6. As a configuration for performing a predetermined effect according to the number of games played during RT6, for example, a configuration for notifying whether RT6 continues or ends when the 103rd game ends after being controlled by RT6, It may be configured to notify whether RT6 continues or ends when the 203rd game ends after being controlled by RT6. In this way, by performing a predetermined effect according to the number of games played during RT6, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that RT6 will continue, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (30) In the above embodiment, when one of the replays (2) to (4) wins when the gaming state is controlled by RT6, the number of times corresponding to the type of replay won is changed. The example in which the RT6 counter is set (steps S918, S920, S922) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the game state is controlled by RT6, even if any of replays (2) to (4) wins, the RT6 counter is not set again. May be. For example, a determination step is provided for determining whether or not the RT6 counter is “0” when YES is determined in step S905, and when the RT6 counter is determined to be “0” by the determination step. While the process proceeds to step S917, the process may proceed to step S924 when it is determined that the RT6 counter is not “0”.

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

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the storage area of RAM in a game control board. (A) is a figure which shows the symbol combination of the winning combination, (b) is a figure which shows the example of the winning combination table according to gaming state. It is a figure which shows the example of the storage area of the number of judgment values. It is a figure which shows the structure of the table index stored in ROM in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the RAM abnormality error process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process which the control part in a game control board performs for every game. It is a flowchart which shows a BET process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a BET process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a payment process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a lottery process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a reel rotation process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a winning determination process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a payout process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a freeze process in detail. It is a timing chart which shows the period when the setting of a bet number is permitted, and the period when adjustment of a credit is permitted. It is a timing chart which shows the period when the setting of a bet number is permitted, and the period when adjustment of a credit is permitted. It is a timing chart which shows the period when the setting of a bet number is permitted, and the period when adjustment of a credit is permitted. It is a timing chart which shows the period when the setting of a bet number is permitted, and the period when adjustment of a credit is permitted. It is a timing chart which shows the period when the setting of a bet number is permitted, and the period when adjustment of a credit is permitted. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of BET command reception in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a process at the time of winning information command reception in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a process at the time of game state command reception in detail. It is a figure for demonstrating the display state of a liquid crystal display. It is a figure for demonstrating the display state of a liquid crystal display.

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  1 slot machine, 2 variable display device, 4 liquid crystal display, 101 game control board, 111 CPU, 112 RAM, 113 ROM, 102 effect control board, 121 CPU, 122 RAM, 123 ROM.

Claims (8)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and each of the variable displays includes a plurality of variable display units for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. In a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the device and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Means for deciding whether or not to allow each of a plurality of types of winning display results to be derived before the display results of the variable display device are derived for each game, A small role determination means for determining that the derivation of the result of the type of small role display is permitted, and the probability that it is determined that the derivation of the specific small role display result among the multiple types of small role display results is permitted A special display result composed of a combination of different types of identification information that is accompanied by a transition to a special game state that is higher than the game state and that is not accompanied by the provision of the gaming value is permitted. Pre-determining means including special deciding means to determine;
Derivation control means for deriving the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
When the front SL Small Win display result is derived, and the gaming value giving means for giving the value for a game having a predetermined size,
And it means for the control of the special game state to the playing state when the front Kitoku another display result is derived, so that the game expected number of which is controlled continuously to該特by gaming state is a predetermined number of games Special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state,
A specific gaming state that is different from the special gaming state and more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state when a predetermined specific display result is derived from the plurality of types of winning display results Specific gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
Specific high-probability gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to a specific high-probability gaming state that makes the probability that the specific display result is derived higher than the normal gaming state after the special gaming state is ended;
Wherein the presentation means provided visible easier than the variable display equipment separately and the variable display device and includes a presentation control means for causing an effect corresponding to the variable display device derived displayed results,
The small role determination means determines with the highest probability that the derivation of the specific small role display result is permitted among the plurality of types of small role display results in the normal gaming state,
The production control means includes
In the normal gaming state, normal effect control means for causing the effect means to perform a normal effect;
When the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device, the variable display device is configured so that the player cannot specify that the special game state is controlled except for the special display result. During the period from when the special display result is derived to when the special gaming state is completed , the same effect as that performed when the display result other than the winning display result is derived is performed . A special-time effect control means for causing the effect means to perform the same effect as the normal effect ;
Including, in the normal game state or the special game state, continuous effect control means for causing the effect means to perform a continuous derivation effect when the specific small role display result is derived continuously for the predetermined number of games. Characteristic slot machine. Based on the operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the set values having different ratios for determining whether or not winning is allowed is selected, and the selected set value is set. Set value setting means to perform,
Data storage means for storing the game data for controlling the game including the set value data indicating the set value set by the set value setting means so as to be readable and writable;
Holding means for holding the game data stored in the data storage means even when power supply to the slot machine is interrupted;
When the power to the slot machine is turned on, it is not individually determined whether or not the set value data among the game data is appropriate, and the game data held by the holding means is the game before the power cut-off. Stored data determining means for determining whether or not the data matches,
A first disabling unit that disables the progress of the game when it is determined by the stored data determining unit that the game data held by the holding unit does not match the game data before the power-off.
Each time a game start operation is performed, the set value data is read from the data storage means, and the set value indicated by the read set value data is within a set value range that can be set by the set value setting means. Setting value determination means for determining that the read setting value data is appropriate, and determining that the read setting value data is not appropriate when not within the settable setting value range;
Second disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when the setting value determining means determines that the read set value data is not appropriate;
Based on the operation of the setting operation means, even when the progress of the game is disabled by the first disabling means and also when the progress of the game is disabled by the second disabling means. And a disabling canceling means for canceling the state in which the progress of the game is disabled on the condition that the setting value is newly set by the setting value setting means, and enabling the progress of the game,
The pre-determining means, when the setting value determining means determines that the read set value data is appropriate, at a rate according to the set value indicated by the read set value data, The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein it is determined whether or not derivation of each type of winning display result is allowed. Characterized in that it comprises a related information notification control means for notifying that it is controlled before Symbol particular high probability game state, claim 1 or slot machine according to claim 2. Special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined special display result is derived among the plurality of types of winning display results ;
Possibility information notification control means for notifying the possibility information indicating that there is a possibility of being controlled to the specified high probability gaming state in the normal gaming state and the specified high probability gaming state ,
The possibility information notification control means is the prior determination means when derivation of the special display result is allowed by the prior determination means and when the specific high probability gaming state is controlled. said than when deriving the special display result is not controlled and the particular high probability game state when not allowed, characterized by informing the potential information at a higher rate, according to claim 1 wherein the Item 4. The slot machine according to any one of Items 3 . Characterized in that it comprises a specific game state notification control means for notifying that it is controlled before Symbol particular game state, the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Specific game state ending means for ending the specific game state when a predetermined ending condition is satisfied,
The ending condition is that the derivation of the special display result is allowed by the pre-determining means and the game state is controlled more than the case where the game state is controlled by the special gaming state control means among the plural types of winning display results. preferred transition derivation of special display results with to the special game state, characterized in that the established when it is allowed by the predetermination means for persons, according to any one of claims 1 to 5 Slot machine. Said predetermination means, and determining the effect to allow the derivation of the special display results in lower probability than the probability of determining the effect that permit the derivation of special display results, according to claim 6 Slot machine. On condition that the special display result or the special display result derived is allowed by the predetermination means before Symbol particular game state, met-warning control that informs that the termination condition is satisfied in a predetermined manner Means,
Is allowed before Symbol the special display results derived by the predetermination means in a particular game state, after the termination condition is informed that the established by the established time notification control means, controlled by the particular high probability game state First notification control means after establishment to notify that
Is allowed before Symbol the special display results derived by the predetermination means in a particular game state, after the termination condition is informed that the established by the established time notification control means is controlled to the special gaming state characterized in that it comprises a second notification control means after the establishment of notifying that, according to claim 6 or slot machine according to claim 7.

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