JP4777398B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.

  This type of slot machine is used in game shops that operate with slot machines installed, because it is necessary to change the stage of advantage for the player, such as the winning probability of the slot machines installed to adjust sales. Is provided with a function for selecting and setting a set value, which is a value indicating a level of advantage for a player, from values indicating different advantages by operating a game store employee or the like.

  The operation to change the setting value also has the function of resetting the control state up to that point, and by performing the operation to change the setting value, the data related to the previous game is initialized, and the setting value change After that, it is common to reset without reflecting the state before the change, but when the setting value is changed when the gaming state is the special state, the special state before the change is continued. A slot machine has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-61737 A

  In the slot machine described in the cited document 1, there is a special state (RB mode or the like) that is terminated by digestion of a predetermined number of games as a special state that is inherited even after the setting is changed. If a setting change is made during the game (timing before the end of one unit of game) in a special state that will be ended by digestion of one unit, one unit of the game is ended at the timing when the setting is changed Despite not being changed, after the setting is changed, the game state is taken over in a state where the number of games is counted, and it is possible to update only the number of digested games in a special state without reflecting the result of the game. Therefore, for example, it is advantageous for the player by the result of the game in the game state that is ended by digesting the predetermined number of games When the game results are changed, the game result is estimated in the middle of one game, and when a game result whose advantage changes advantageously is determined, only the number of games is changed by changing the setting without ending the game. It is possible to deliberately set a disadvantageous situation for the player. On the other hand, the game result is estimated in the middle of one game, and when a game result whose advantage changes adversely is determined, only the number of games is digested by changing the setting without ending the game. It is also possible to intentionally set a situation advantageous for the player. In other words, in a slot machine in which the game state that will be ended by digesting a predetermined number of games is inherited even after the setting is changed, it is possible to update only the number of digested games without reflecting the result of the game. It is possible to set an unfavorable state or an advantageous state for the player, which may impair the fairness of the game.

The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and in a slot machine in which the game state is inherited even after the setting is changed, an illegal act of intentionally setting a disadvantageous or advantageous state for the player is performed. An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can maintain the fairness of the game by suppressing the game.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a variable display device (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) is a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is finished by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A plurality of types including a re-game prize (re-game player) accompanied by a re-game (re-play game) that can be played without using the game value before the display result of the variable display device is derived A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a winning of (special role, replaying role, small role)
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means (power-on in a state where only the setting key switch 37 is ON), a probability (lottery probability) that the advance determination means determines that the winning is allowed is determined. An advantage setting means for setting an advantage for the player by selecting any one of the set values (settings 1 to 6),
A specification in which, when a predetermined transition condition (BB end / BB, RB end) is satisfied, the pre-determining means determines with a predetermined probability that the re-game winning (re-game player) is allowed to occur. Specific gaming state transition means for transitioning to the gaming state (RT (6) / RT (8)) ;
Game number counting means for counting the number of games (RT remaining number of games) digested after the transition to the specific gaming state (RT (6) / RT (8)) ;
When the number of games (RT remaining number of games) counted by the game number counting means in the specific gaming state (RT (6) / RT (8)) reaches a specified value ( specified number of games ), the specific gaming state (RT (6) / RT (8)) is terminated, and first specific gaming state ending means for transitioning to the first gaming state (normal gaming state / RT (9)) ,
The display result derived to the variable display device before the number of games counted by the game number counting means in the specific gaming state (RT (6) / RT (8)) reaches a specified value (specified number of games). When a specific display result is obtained (“watermelon-replay-replay”, “black cherry-replay-replay” / “replay-replay-replay”, “BAR-replay-replay”, “black 7-replay-replay”), The specific gaming state (RT (6) / RT (8)) is terminated, and the second gaming state (RT (2)) having a different advantage from the first gaming state (normal gaming state / RT (9)). , RT (3) / normal gaming state) second specific gaming state ending means,
With
After the start of the game, it may be suggested that the specific display result may be derived before the display result is derived to the variable display device,
If the newly set value is set by the advantage of setting means in the specific gaming state (RT (6) / RT ( 8)), maintaining the specific game state (RT (6) / RT ( 8)) In the specific gaming state (RT (6) / RT (8)) , a decision is made to allow the occurrence of the re-game winning (re-gamer) with a probability determined according to the new set value. And maintaining the number of games (RT remaining number of games) counted by the game number counting means before the new set value is set,
When a new set value is set by the advantage setting means before the end of one game in the specific game state (RT (6) / RT (8)) , the new set value is set. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets without restarting the interrupted game, and the game number counting means counts the game that has been counted before the start of the interrupted game. It is characterized by restarting counting from the number (number of remaining RT games).
According to this feature, even when a set value is newly set in a specific gaming state that ends when the number of games played reaches a specified value, the specific gaming state and the number of digested games are maintained thereafter, If a new set value is set before the end of one game, the game can be started by setting the number of bets rather than restarting the game that was interrupted because the new set value was set. In this case, since the counting of the number of digested games in the specific gaming state is restarted from the number of games already counted before the start of the interrupted game, before one game ends in the specific gaming state Even if a new set value is set, it becomes impossible to update only the number of digested games without reflecting the result of the game, and it is intentionally disadvantageous or advantageous for the player. It is difficult to set a, since it is possible to suppress such illegal, it is possible to maintain the fairness of the game.
Note that the predetermined number of bets 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. good. Further, the game may be started by setting a bet amount determined according to a plurality of game states.

A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
The game number counting means is displayed on the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) in the specific gaming state (RT (6) / RT (8)) in a game that does not accompany the gaming value. When the result is derived, the number of games digested (number of remaining RT games) is updated, and the display result is derived on the variable display device in the game accompanied by the addition of the game value (winning game of small role) Then, the game number (RT remaining game number) is updated when the game value (medal) is given.
According to this feature, the number of digested games in the specific gaming state is updated when one game is completed in the specific gaming state, regardless of whether the game is accompanied by the addition of gaming value. When a new set value is set in the gaming state, even if the game is interrupted by setting a new set value before the end of one game, the specific gaming state and the digestion at that time are simply Counting the number of digested games in a specific gaming state from the number of games that have been counted before the start of the interrupted game without maintaining the number of games and performing processing such as restoring the number of digested games that have already been updated. Can be resumed.

A slot machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
It is determined by the pre-determining means (internal lottery) that a special winning (special role) accompanying the transition to a special gaming state (BB, RB) advantageous to the player is permitted, and the special winning (special role) ) Does not occur, carry-over means to carry over the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize (special role winning flag) after the next game,
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the occurrence of the special prize (special role) is permitted, it is more likely than before that it is determined that the special prize (special role) is allowed to occur. Transition to a special decision replay high probability state (RT (4)) in which the pre-article determination means makes a decision to allow the occurrence of the replay prize (replaying role). Means,
With
In the special decision replay high probability state (RT (4)), when a new set value is set by the advantage setting means, the new set value is set regardless of the operation method of the setting operation means. The decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize that was carried over by the carry-over means before being set is always deleted, while the high probability state (RT (4)) at the time of special decision is always maintained. and, to the effect that allows the generation of該特by determining the time of replay high probability state (RT (4)) the replay winning probability that is determined according to the new setting value in (replay role) It determined had row, the when a special pay determined generated by the predetermination means after the new setting value is set, is characterized by terminating the re-gaming high probability state when該特by decision.
According to this feature, it is suggested that the decision to allow the occurrence of a special prize from the previous day may be carried forward by the occurrence of re-game prizes with a high frequency when the game shop is opened. The player's expectation can be enhanced by the frequency of occurrence of re-game winnings. Further, even if the setting value has been changed and the decision to allow the occurrence of a special prize has been deleted, the state in which the occurrence frequency of the re-game prize is high is maintained, and the pre-determining means Until the special winning determined by the above is generated, the re-game high probability state at the time of the special determination is continued, so that the player's willingness to continue the game can be maintained .
A slot machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 3,
The special decision replay high probability state transition means allows the special prize (special role) to be generated when the prior decision means determines that the special prize (special role) is allowed to occur. Without waiting for the end of the game determined to be performed, the game is shifted to the high probability state (RT (4)) at the time of special determination.
According to this feature, if it is determined that the special winning is allowed and the transition condition to the high probability replay probability state at the time of special determination is satisfied, it is also possible to intentionally set a new set value. In addition, since it is impossible to prevent the transition to the replay high probability state at the time of special determination, the fairness of the game can be maintained.

A slot machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Continuous production execution means for executing a continuous production that suggests the possibility of continuing the game over a plurality of games and indicating the possibility of allowing the occurrence of the special prize (special role);
The special prize (special role) when it is simultaneously determined by the prior decision means (internal lottery) that the special prize (special part) should be allowed to occur and the priority prize (general part) should be allowed to occur Priority winning priority derivation control means for prioritizing the winning display result corresponding to the priority winning (general role) over the winning display result corresponding to
The number of types of the special prize (special part) that does not overlap with each other in the operation procedure for generating the prize: X, and the pre-decision means (internal lottery) generates the priority prize (general part) during the continuous production. It is characterized that Z <X + Y · Z is established when the probability of allowing is determined to be Y and the number of continuous games of the continuous effect is Z.
According to this feature, the number of games that are expected to generate a priority prize that makes it difficult to generate a special prize during a continuous performance, and the number of types of special prizes in which operation procedures for generating a prize do not overlap each other, In other words, since the continuous production is executed over a plurality of games which is less than the value obtained by adding the number of games required to surely allow the special prize, the special prize is not generated until the continuous production is finished. Since it is difficult to reliably determine whether or not tolerant has been determined, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the occurrence of the special prize until the end of the continuous performance. In addition, since the number of games for continuous production is determined in consideration of the number of games that are expected to generate priority prizes that make it difficult to generate special prizes during continuous production, the number of types of special prizes that do not overlap with each other It is possible to increase the number of continuous games in a continuous production without significantly increasing the number.
Note that the priority prize is a prize different from the special prize, and a re-game prize is awarded in which a replay that allows a game to be played without using a small-game prize or a game value is provided. Among them, the winning display result is derived in preference to the special winning.
In addition, the number of types of the special prize that does not overlap the operation procedure for generating a prize is a part of the operation procedure when the operation procedure for generating one special prize is performed. This is the number of special prizes that cannot be used to generate the other special prize, even if some of them are duplicated in the operating procedure for generating a prize. It is not counted. For example, for the three special prizes, the two special prizes have overlapping operation procedures, and the two special prize operating procedures that overlap these operating procedures and the remaining special prize operating procedures do not overlap each other. But there are two types.
In addition, the probability of determining that the preferential winning is allowed to be generated by the predetermining means during the continuous performance: Y is the occurrence of the priority winning (general role) during the period in which the continuous performance is being executed. For example, when it is determined that the occurrence of a special prize is permitted, or when the transition display result is derived, the fact that the priority prize is allowed to be given than usual is indicated. In the case of having a plurality of probabilities that it is determined to allow the occurrence of a preferential winning, such as when controlled to a preferential winning high probability gaming state in which the determined probability becomes high, the continuous game number of continuous effects is set to Z, The probability that it is determined that the occurrence of the priority winning is permitted in the gaming state in which the continuous effect is executed is Y, and it is sufficient if Z <X + Y · Z is established.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  Embodiment 1 of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is rotatable to a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is pivotally supported.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. 1) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, a see-through window 3 in which three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen from.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “watermelon”, “black cherry”, “white cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 pieces each. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. Further, a backlight (not shown) for irradiating the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and the back surface further has a concealing member for concealing the inside. (Not shown) is provided.

  On the front side (front side in FIG. 1) of the liquid crystal display 51, an instruction (for example, touch operation) from the player to the display surface is detected, and the position (for example, the position where the touch operation is performed) is specified. Light-emitting devices 56a and 56b and light-receiving devices 57a and 57b that constitute a touch panel for the above-described purpose are installed. The light emitting devices 56a and 56b include a plurality of infrared light emitting elements (for example, LEDs). The light receiving devices 57a and 57b include a plurality of infrared light receiving elements (for example, phototransistors).

  The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed in pairs in the horizontal direction across the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed so that infrared rays radiated from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56a can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57a. Similarly, the light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed in pairs in the vertical direction across the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed so that infrared rays emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56b can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57b.

  In the present embodiment, infrared grids are formed along the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 by emitting infrared rays from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b. When a touch operation is performed on the display surface by the player, the light receiving devices 57a and 57b detect the shielding of infrared rays and output a signal for specifying the position where the detected light receiving element is arranged. To the touch panel controller 99 described later. The touch panel controller 99 can specify the position where the touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and the touch panel is formed by these. Yes.

  The light emitting devices 56 a and 56 b constituting the touch panel are installed on the left side and the lower side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51, and the light receiving devices 57 a and 57 b are installed on the right side and the upper side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The touch panel can detect a touch operation in an area surrounded by the light emitting devices 56a and 56b and the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and can specify a position where the touch operation is performed.

  On the front door 1b, a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player) are used for one medal. A single bet switch 5 that is operated when setting the bet number, and using a credit, the maximum bet number (a game in this embodiment) among a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the game state within the range. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the state 2 for the RB state and 3 for the other game states, the medal stored as the credit, and the medals used for setting the bet amount (credit) And a settlement switch 10 that is operated when starting a game, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Stop switch 8L is operated to respectively stop the rotation, 8C, 8R, but are provided operable by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired in BB, which will be described later, and an error code that indicates the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary indicator 12 and a payout indicator 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize are provided.

  Further, on the front door 1b, 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 bets are set. 3BET LED 16 to notify when lit, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted is lit, start valid LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (previous Waiting state LED 19 for informing that it is in the state of waiting for the start of reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the game, during replay informing that it is in the replay game described later An LED 20 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the betting number by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R for informing that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective by lighting (FIG. 4).

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time, and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 on the side of a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided in the housing 1a or A medal selector having a insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that is inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal insertion unit 4 and selectively flows to the hopper tank 34a side to selectively switch to one of the medal payout exits 9 side. The door opening detection switch 25 (refer FIG. 4) which detects the open state of the front door 1b is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100 is a stop switch for selecting whether to enable / disable a stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). 36a, automatic checkout for selecting whether the automatic checkout function is effective / invalid for controlling automatic checkout processing (processing for adjusting (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of BB described later The switch 36b functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to the setting change mode at the time of startup, and as a reset switch for canceling the error state and the stop state in the normal state. In the setting change mode, the winning probability of the internal lottery described later Reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of (development rate), power ON / OFF Power switch 39 is provided which is operated when that.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) become effective, and the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, two gaming states are determined for RB, and three are determined for other gaming states. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are straddled. The winning line L2, the winning line L3, the lower stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper side of the reel 2R. There are five types of winning lines L4 set across straddling symbols: the winning line L4, the upper reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, the lower reel 2R; It is defined as.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) is placed on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped as a display result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols aligned on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game, and when the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. It will be. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101. Yes.

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

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 10, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment). A random number generation circuit 42 that generates a random number, a sampling circuit 43 that acquires a random number from the random number generation circuit, and a switch detection circuit that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and a drive control of various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 LED drive circuit 47 for performing power supply, monitoring the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 When detecting a voltage drop, the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, the main CPU 41a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the main CPU 41a is not inputted A reset circuit 49 for giving a reset signal to the player, disconnection for monitoring an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31 and an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 A monitoring IC 50 and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

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

  The main CPU 41a executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, the power interruption interrupt process is executed in response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 48. Further, the main CPU 41a executes a timer interrupt process at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment).

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the light receiving devices 57a and 57b constituting the touch panel described above, and detection signals of the connected light receiving devices 57a and 57b are input to the touch panel controller 99.

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above are connected to the rendering control board 90, which is disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These electric components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. The effect control board 90 is connected to the light emitting devices 56a and 56b constituting the touch panel described above, and the light emitting devices 56a and 56b are based on control by a touch panel controller 99 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. To be driven.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, Supplied to a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not inputted for a certain period of time, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a slot machine 1 The power supply voltage is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, this is indicated Processing for identifying the position where the touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on the signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs the pressure drop signal to the sub-control unit 91, and the light receiving devices 56b and 57b. The sub CPU 91a receives commands sent from the game control board 40 and output information from the touch panel controller 99, and performs various controls for performing effects. And each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). The sub CPU 91a acquires a command from the main control unit 41 based on an input of a strobe (INT) signal output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, and performs a command reception interrupt process for storing the command in the reception buffer. Execute. In addition, the sub CPU 91a generates an interrupt at regular intervals and executes a timer interrupt process. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes a power interruption interrupt process according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98.

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, various boards such as the game control board 40 provided with the main control unit 41 for controlling the game are mounted, and these boards are shown in FIG. As described above, electronic components such as switches that can be operated by a player are connected via a cable.

  As described above, on the game control board 40, the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the insertion medal sensor 31, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and the reel sensor 33L. 33C, 33R, a hopper motor 34b, a payout sensor 34c, and an effect control board 90 are connected.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, and the inserted medal sensor 31 are played via the operation unit relay board 110. The reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R and the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected to the game control board 40 via the reel relay board 120, and the hopper motor 34b and the payout sensor 34c are connected to the control board 40 by wiring. The game control board 40 is connected to the game via the power supply board 101, and the effect control board 90 is connected to the game control board 40 via the effect relay board 80.

  The operation unit relay board 110, the reel relay board 120, the power supply board 101, and the effect control board 90 are provided with wiring patterns (not shown) for connecting the game control board 40 and each electronic component. The detection signal output from the component to the game control board 40 or the power or signal supplied (input) from the game control board 40 can be relayed.

  In this way, the various electronic components and the game control board 40 are connected to each other via the relay boards 110, 120, 100, and 80 attached to predetermined positions of the main body of the slot machine 1 (the casing 1a in this embodiment). As a result, the wiring from the game control board 40 to a plurality of electronic components individually arranged at predetermined positions on the main body of the slot machine 1 is facilitated, and the connector connection portion is always connected to the relay board or the game control board 40. As a result, the connector connecting portion of each electronic component is fixed, so that it is possible to prevent a connector connecting portion from being searched for during wiring connection work or to make a mistake in the type of wiring to be connected.

  Single BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, insertion medal sensor 31, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c Is an electronic component that inputs and outputs signals related to the progress of the game to and from the game control board 40. The signal related to the progress of the game is, for example, an operation for setting the number of bets to make the game startable, an operation for starting the game, or an operation for deriving the display results of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Such as signals output to the game control board 40 in accordance with the progress of the game, detection of inserted medals, detection of the reference position of the reels, detection of the payout medals, etc., output from the game electronic components in accordance with the progress of the game And a signal input to the game control board 40, a drive signal for driving the reels 2L, 2C, 2R according to the detection of the start operation, and a hopper for paying out medals when a winning occurs. A signal that is output from the game control board 40 in accordance with the progress of the game and that is input to the game electronic component.

  These gaming electronic components are a first electronic component that outputs a signal to the game control board 40 as the game progresses, and a second that receives a signal from the game control board 40 as the game progresses. And electronic components.

  The gaming electronic component and the board are connected via a cable, and the cable connecting the gaming electronic component and the board is designed to facilitate assembly work and wiring work at the time of manufacturing the slot machine. Separation is possible by releasing the connection. These gaming electronic components are basically electronic components that are continuously used in common with multiple models, and there are few opportunities to remove them from the main unit unless a failure occurs. It is fixed in place. On the other hand, the game control board 40, the effect control board 90, and the like need to be replaced when changing the model, and are removed from the main body at that time. That is, when removing the game control board 40, it is necessary to release the connection between the game electronic component and the effect control board 90, so the cable and the board that connect these boards and the board to the game electronic component are: The cable side connector provided at the end of the cable is electrically connected to the board side connector electrically connected to the wiring pattern of the board, and the cable side connector is removed from the board side connector. By releasing the connection, the game control board 40 can be easily removed from the main body and replaced.

  However, when the slot machine is shipped from the manufacturer to the game store in such a state that the wiring connection between the game control board 40 and the game electronic component can be easily released by removing the connector, for example, in a game store, the board side connector In this case, the cable-side connector can be easily removed from the board-side connector, and the cable-side connector connected to an unauthorized tool such as a so-called driving tool can be easily connected to the board-side connector.

  The driving instrument is, for example, operating various switches and the like provided in the slot machine by causing the game control board 40 to input / output a signal that is a pseudo reproduction of the signal input / output to / from the game control board 40 from the game electronic component. It is possible to automatically advance the game without playing. Therefore, for example, in a game store or the like, the regular connector connected to the board-side connector provided on the game control board 40 is removed, and an unauthorized connector connected to the driving tool is connected instead. By inputting / outputting signals to / from the game control board 40 at an appropriate timing to automatically advance the game, for example, it is possible to easily set a state where a special role is won. Therefore, the slot machine set in such a state that the special role is won by using such an illegal driving tool, and BB and BB (BB (1) to (3)), which will be described later, are more advantageous. Slot machine set to a state where there is a high possibility that the player has won (in this embodiment, the possibility that BB is won when the combination of watermelons or chances are aligned on the winning lines L4 and L5 as will be described later. Therefore, it is possible to set a state where the possibility that the BB is elected is high. If implemented, the fairness of the game may be impaired.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the connector connection between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, that is, the connection between the board side connector 620a of the game control board 40 and the cable side connector 610a of the cable 600a, the cable side of the cable 600a. Connection between the connector 611a and the board-side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 110, and connection between the board-side connector 622q of the operation part relay board 110 and the cable-side connector 612q of the cable 601q, the connection between these connectors is released. It is controlled by the member.

  The connector restricting member is not removable unless the release restricting portion is destroyed. In order to release the connector connection between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, the release restricting portion must be destroyed. As a result, when even one connector connection between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31 is released, the trace remains and it is extremely difficult to erase the trace. Unauthorized sales can be more effectively suppressed.

  In this embodiment, there is only one relay board between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31. However, when a plurality of relay boards are used, all the connector connections existing between them are disconnected. It is preferable to restrict the removal, and in this way, it becomes difficult to release the connection of any connector between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, so that the illegal business is more effective. Can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first electronic components 5, 6, 7, 8, 31, 33L, 33C, 33R, and 35 that input signals to the game control board 40 according to the progress of the game and the progress of the game. Of the second electronic components 32L, 32C, 32R, 34 for which signals are output from the game control board 40 in response to this, a connector restricting member is provided only for the connector connection between the inserted medal sensor 31 and the game control board 40. The release of connection between connectors is regulated. That is, the inserted medal sensor 31 which cannot advance the game without the signal (the bet number cannot be set and the game cannot be started unless the signal from the inserted medal sensor 31 is input) and the game control. The connector restricting member is provided only for the connector connection with the board 40 to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors, and the connection between the connectors is released between the other electronic components and the game control board 40 to drive the instrument. Even if it is replaced with a connector, it will be impossible to automatically advance the game automatically, so that it is possible to prevent fraud with the minimum restrictions, and to disconnect these connectors The number of parts can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, only the connector connection between the inserted medal sensor 31 and the game control board 40 is provided with a connector restricting member to restrict the connection between the connectors, but the start switch 7 and the game control board 40 are not connected. The same effect can be obtained even if a connector restricting member is provided only for connector connection between the connector and the release of the connection between the connectors is restricted. Further, if the reel is not configured to stop until the reel stop operation is performed after the start of the reel rotation as in the present embodiment, between the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R and the game control board 40. The same effect can be obtained even if the connector restricting member is provided only for the connector connection to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors.

  In this embodiment, the door opening detection switch 25 is connected to the game control board 40 via a cable. However, any of the connectors of the cable provided between the door opening detection switch 25 and the game control board 40 may be used. When the connection at that connector is released, when the front door 1b is opened, the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board cannot detect that fact, and the door opening notification or door opening is detected. Since the signal is not output, the discovery may be delayed even if the front door 1b is opened and an illegal act is performed.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the connector connection between the game control board 40 and the door opening detection switch 25, that is, the connection between the board side connector 620a of the game control board 40 and the cable side connector 610a of the cable 600a, the cable of the cable 600a. For the connection between the side connector 611a and the board side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 110, and the connection between the board side connector 622q of the operation part relay board 110 and the cable side connector 612q of the cable 601q, the connection between these connectors is released. It is regulated by a connector regulating member.

  This makes it difficult to release the connection between any of the connectors between the game control board 40 and the door opening detection switch 25. It is possible to effectively prevent the door 1b from being opened.

  Further, as described above, the connector restricting member is not removable unless the release restricting portion is destroyed, and in order to release the connector connection between the game control board 40 and the door opening detection switch 25, the release restricting member When the connector connection between the game control board 40 and the door opening detection switch 25 is released, the trace remains and the trace is extremely deleted. Since it is difficult, it can suppress more effectively that front door 1b will be opened in the state where the information that front door 1b was opened is not performed.

  In this embodiment, there is only one relay board between the game control board 40 and the door opening detection switch 25. However, when a plurality of relay boards are used, all the connector connections existing between them are connected. It is preferable to restrict the removal, and in this way, it becomes difficult to release the connection of any connector between the game control board 40 and the door opening detection switch 25, so the front door 1b is opened. It is possible to more effectively prevent the front door 1b from being opened in a state in which the notification of being made is not made.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of signal lines for connecting the main control unit 41 and a plurality of electronic components for inputting / outputting signals necessary for the progress of the game and the door opening detection switch 25 are connected to the game control board 40. Since it is connected to the operation unit relay board 110 with a single cable 600a, the connector connection between the board side connector 620a and the cable side connector 610a of the game control board 40, that is, the connection of only one connector is released. By restricting, it becomes possible to restrict the release of the connection between the plurality of signal lines, and it is not necessary to prepare a plurality of parts for restricting the release of the connector connection, and the number of these parts can be reduced.

  When a plurality of signal lines for connecting the main control unit 41 and a plurality of electronic components for inputting / outputting signals necessary for the progress of the game and the door opening detection switch 25 are connected via a plurality of cables. However, in order to regulate the release of these connector connections by arranging the board side connectors close to each other and restricting the release of the connection between the plurality of board side connectors and the plurality of cable side connectors with one component. It is not necessary to prepare a plurality of parts, and the number of these parts can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the game control board 40 is attached to the main body of the slot machine in a state accommodated in the board case, and the upper case sealing piece and the lower case sealing piece constituting the board case are fixed, If the sealing piece is not destroyed, the board case is opened, and access to the stored game control board 40 is disabled, making it difficult to cheat the game control board 40. However, since the sealing piece is exposed to the outside as it is, it is relatively easy to break the sealing piece and open the substrate case, and the sealing piece is broken and accommodated in the substrate case. There is a possibility that the game control board 40 may be cheated, and countermeasures against these cheating are still insufficient.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, a covering member that covers the sealing piece of the substrate case is attached. As a result, the sealing piece of the substrate case is covered with the covering member, and it becomes impossible to directly access the sealing piece. If the covering member is not removed, the sealing piece cannot be destroyed. It would be very difficult to destroy and open the upper case and the lower case to take out the game control board 40, so that illegal actions such as replacing the game control board 40 with an illegal board are effective. Can be prevented.

  The slot machine 1 of this embodiment outputs an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 6, these external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main CPU 41a, and the information output terminal board 1010 of the game store (hall) in which the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed. Via a hall computer such as a hall computer.

  From the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the occurrence of a winning, a gaming state RB signal indicating that RB is described later, a BB signal indicating that the gaming state is BB described later, a door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, and a setting change mode described later. A setting change signal indicating that the medals are in error, an insertion error signal indicating an abnormality in the medal selector, and a payout error signal indicating an abnormality in the hopper unit 34 are output.

  In this embodiment, there is no challenge time (a gaming state in which the number of sliding pieces on the reel is limited, but winning is allowed for all small roles) or a challenge bonus with a high probability of challenge time. However, in order to make common with the slot machines equipped with these gaming states, in addition to the signal lines for outputting the above signals, the gaming state is a challenge between the gaming control board 40 and the external output board 1000. A signal line for outputting a CT signal indicating that the time is in progress and a CB signal indicating that the gaming state is in the challenge bonus is connected, and a signal line for error output that may be expanded in the future is connected. Has been.

  The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit 1001, a parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002, a terminal for each output signal, and a connector 1003 to be electrically connected to the circuit of the information providing terminal board 1010. ing.

  Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, RB signal, BB signal, (CT signal, CB signal) are directly used as pulse signals via the relay circuit 1001. The information is output to the information providing terminal board 1010.

  On the other hand, a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, and a (preliminary signal) are security signals that are serial signals that can be individually identified by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002. And output to the information providing terminal board 1010.

  The medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, RB signal, BB signal, (CT signal, CB signal) output from the external output board 1000 are output to the hall device via the information providing terminal board 1010. . On the other hand, the security signal output from the external output board 1000 is again converted into a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, and a spare signal at the information providing terminal board 1010 and output to the hall device. Will be.

  The external output signal includes a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a dispensing error signal, but these door opening signal, setting changing signal, closing error signal, and dispensing error signal are not frequently output signals. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide an external output terminal for each of these signals.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the external output signal output from the game control board 40 as described above is output to the hall device via the external output board 1000, and the door opening signal and setting among these external output signals are set. The change signal, input error signal, and payout error signal are converted into security signals, which are serial signals that can be individually identified, by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 mounted on the external output board 1000, and output to the outside. Thus, it is possible to output the door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the dispensing error signal from one terminal, and it is not necessary to provide more terminals than necessary.

  In addition, even if there is a spare signal line that is not used at this time but may be used in the future, individual signals can be identified with a single terminal including the signal output from the spare signal line. It is possible to output as much as possible, and a spare signal line terminal that is not used does not become an empty terminal.

  In this embodiment, the door opening signal, the setting change signal, the making error signal, and the paying error signal are serially identifiable by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 mounted on the external output board 1000. It is converted to a security signal, which is a signal, and output to the outside. For example, any one of a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a paying error signal is output by an AND circuit or the like. In such a case, an error signal may be output to the outside through a single terminal. Even in this case, either an error has occurred in the external device, the door is open, or the setting is being changed. Therefore, it is possible to specify that the terminal is being generated, and it is not necessary to provide more terminals than necessary. In this case, since a plurality of signals can be output to the outside with one terminal without being converted into a serial signal, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a uses a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals (credits) used to set the wager number as an external output signal as described above in order to manage sales with a hall computer. Control is performed to output a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals (credits) given to the player as a result of winning to an external device as an external output signal.

  As an output method of the medal IN signal, a method of outputting every time the bet number is set can be considered. In this method, when the bet number is canceled after the bet number is set, the medal IN signal is output. There is a problem that it is necessary to perform control to cancel the output. In addition, when it is possible to set the bet number using both medals and credits, the bet number is set using a program that outputs a medal IN signal when the medals are inserted and the bet number is set and the credits. It is necessary to separately provide a program for outputting the medal IN signal when set.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 7A, the main CPU 41a of the present embodiment, when the operation of the start switch 7 is effectively detected, that is, when the number of bets used in the game is determined, The medal IN signals for the set number of bets are collectively output.

  Specifically, when a predetermined number of bets has not yet been set and the insertion of a medal is detected in a state where the insertion of a medal is permitted, every time one insertion of the medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 31. One bet is added. When the specified number of bets is set, the operation of the start switch 7 is validated. Thereafter, when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected, that is, when the bet number used in the game is determined, the main CPU 41a collectively outputs the medal IN signals for the set bet number. In addition, when the bet amount is set by using credit for all or a part of the specified number of bets, the main CPU 41a is set when the specified number of bets is set and the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. The medals IN signals for the number of bets set to are collectively output.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the game is started, that is, when the number of medals used for setting the number of bets is determined, the medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets is collectively collected from the outside. It is possible to omit the control for canceling the outputted medal IN signal in accordance with the cancellation of the bet number, and the control related to the output of the medal IN signal can be simplified.

  In addition, since the medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the bet number is collectively output when the number of medals used for setting the bet number is determined, the bet number is set by inserting the medals. Sometimes it is not necessary to separately provide a program that outputs a medal IN signal and a program that outputs a medal IN signal when the number of bets is set using credits, and a program that outputs a medal IN signal is shared. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the program capacity for outputting the medal IN signal.

  On the other hand, as an output method of the medal OUT signal, a method of outputting the medal OUT signals collectively according to the number of medals paid out at the start of medal payout or a method of outputting the medal OUT signals collectively at the end of the medal payout can be considered. In the former case, when a medal out error occurs while the medal is being paid out and the medal payout is interrupted, the number of medals indicated by the medal OUT signal and the number of medals actually paid out are changed. There is a problem that an error occurs and the external device cannot specify the exact payout number at that time. In the latter case, after the medal payout is completed, the next game cannot be started until the output of the medal OUT signal is completed.

  Therefore, the main CPU 41a of the present embodiment shows that when a medal is paid out by paying out a physical medal from the hopper unit 34, a medal OUT indicating that one medal is awarded every time a medal is paid out. Output a signal.

  More specifically, when a winning with a medal payout occurs and is added to the credit, each time 1 is added to the credit, the main CPU 41a outputs a 1-pulse medal OUT signal indicating the payout of one medal. When a medal is paid out from the hopper unit 34, as shown in FIG. 7B, one medal is paid out and the main CPU 41a indicates the payout of one medal every time it is detected by the payout sensor 34c. A 1-pulse medal OUT signal is output. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 7B, during the medal payout, it is determined that a predetermined payout medal-free time has elapsed since the last medal payout was detected, or the medals are continuous. If the detection time exceeds a predetermined medal clogging time and is determined to be a medal clogging, and if the payout operation is stopped due to a payout error state, the number of sheets actually paid out is stopped before the payout operation is stopped. Only the medal OUT signal is output, the payout error is canceled, the remaining payout is resumed, the remaining medal is paid out, and the medal OUT signal accompanying the payout of the remaining medals is output each time it is detected by the payout sensor 34c. Will be. Then, when the payout of the last medal is detected and the output of the medal OUT signal is completed, the control of one game is finished, and the insertion of the medal is permitted at this time.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a medal is paid out by paying out a physical medal from the hopper unit 34, a medal OUT signal indicating that one medal is awarded every time one medal is paid out. Even if the medal is out and the payout error occurs and the payout of the medal is interrupted, the number of medals indicated by the medal OUT signal and the actual payout Since the number of medals coined out matches, the number of medals paid out can be accurately output to the outside.

  Also, in the method of outputting medals OUT signals collectively according to the number of medals paid out at the start of medal payout or the method of outputting medals OUT signals collectively at the end of medal payout, more medals are forced than the number of medals that are originally paid out. Medal indicating that one medal was awarded each time a medal is paid out, although it is difficult to detect it with an external device such as a hall computer when an illegal act of automatically paying out is performed. By outputting a signal, it is possible to accurately and accurately grasp the number of medals paid out by winning a small role on an external device in real time. It becomes possible to detect and such an illegal act can be prevented effectively.

  In addition, every time a medal is paid out, a medal OUT signal indicating that one medal has been awarded is output. Therefore, the bet number setting operation is permitted immediately after the medal payout is completed. Therefore, since the next game can be started, the game can proceed smoothly.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are, for example, hybrid type stepping motors, and include a stator 32b and a rotor 32a facing the stator 32b. The rotor 32a has a large number of gear-shaped salient poles (not shown), and permanent magnets magnetized in the same direction as the rotation shaft are incorporated therein. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R receive a pulse signal output from the motor drive circuit 45 based on the control of the main CPU 41a, and the respective excitation phases φ1 to φ4 of the stator 32b are excited according to a predetermined procedure. Each time a pulse is received, the rotor 32a is rotated by a predetermined angle (one step).

  FIG. 9A is a timing chart showing a control method when starting the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. In the figure, φ1 to φ4 indicate each excitation phase, “ON” indicates an excitation state, and “OFF” indicates a demagnetization state. When starting the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, the main CPU 41a starts excitation in the rotational direction by a 1-2 phase excitation method, which will be described later, starting from the state where only the stop phase is excited. Specifically, for example, when the stop phase is (φ3), φ1 to φ4 are changed in the order of (φ3, φ4), (φ4), (φ4, φ1). Excited alternately in 2 phase, 1 phase and 2 phase.

  If the excitation is started with a phase different from the stop phase as a starting point, the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is suddenly attracted to the excitation phase, and the reel vibrates at the start of rotation. In the present embodiment, since the excitation is started from the stop phase as a starting point, the reel integrally coupled with the rotor 32a starts smoothly.

  FIG. 9B is a timing chart showing a control method during rotation and stop of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R.

  First, during the rotation, that is, until the condition for stopping the reel is satisfied, the reel motor is driven by the 1-2 phase excitation method to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. For example, a pulse signal indicating that φ1 to φ4 is excited is turned ON / OFF at the timing shown in FIG. 9B, and (φ4, φ1), (φ1), (φ1,. (φ2), (φ2), (φ2, φ3), (φ3), (φ3, φ4), (φ4), (φ4, φ1)... in this order, 2 phase, 1 phase, 2 phase, 1 phase, 2 The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by exciting the φ1 to φ4 alternately for each phase and rotating the rotor 32a.

  Next, when the condition for stopping the rotating reel is satisfied, that is, when the rotor 32a steps out by an overshoot amount described later, an angle at which the symbol (target symbol) selected by the stop operation can be derived and displayed. When the angle position reaches the position (target stop angle position), the process shifts to the reel stop control from the excited state of the two phases. For example, when the condition for stopping the reel is established in the period shown in FIG. 9B as the stop condition establishment step, the process proceeds to stop control after waiting until time Ta when the two phases are excited. .

  The reel stop control is performed in two stages as indicated by T1 and T2 in FIG. The control performed at T1 is called 2-phase excitation stop control, and the control performed at T2 is called 3-phase excitation stop control.

  The two-phase excitation stop control is started from the time Ta when the reel motor is driven by the 1-2 phase excitation method and the state is shifted from the state in which the one phase is excited to the state in which the two phases are excited. In this control, the excited state is held for a predetermined hold time T1. For example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the state in which (φ1, φ2) is excited is held for the hold time T1 from the time when (φ1, φ2) is excited to the state in which (φ1) is excited. To do. As a result, rapid braking is applied to the rotor 32a of each reel motor that has rotated at a high speed.

  The hold time T1 is determined according to the amount of overshoot that will cause the step-out, and varies depending on the magnitude of the holding torque of the reel motor, the inertia of the rotor 32a, the spring constant, and the like. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the amount of overshoot is four steps of the stepping motor, and the hold time T1 is set as a time required for the reel motor to drive for three steps. Then, the target stop angle position of the rotor 32a is set three steps ahead from the stage where the two-phase excitation stop control is started in accordance with the hold time T1.

  For this reason, at the time Tb when the hold time T1 elapses, the rotor 32a is in a position immediately before the target stop angle position, and the rotation speed is braked. Therefore, the three-phase excitation stop control is started by switching the excitation pattern at time Tb. That is, φ1 is demagnetized, and the stop phase φ3 corresponding to the target stop angle position and the two brake phases φ2 and φ4 at opposite positions across the stop phase are excited for a predetermined time T2. Thereby, the rotor 32a stops at the holding torque stable point of the stop phase φ3, that is, the target stop angle position while obtaining the brakes by the brake phases φ2 and φ4. As a result, the reel integrally coupled with the rotor 32a stops at a target stop position where the target symbol can be derived and displayed without being vibrated accurately.

  After the three-phase excitation stop control is executed during T2 (Tc), the brake phases φ2 and φ4 are demagnetized, and the motor voltage is changed from H to L while maintaining the excitation state of the stop phase φ3. The reason why the excited state of the stop phase φ3 is maintained even after the rotor 32a is stopped is that the rotor 32a deviates from the holding torque stable point of the stop phase φ3 due to the phase difference between the holding torque and the detent torque or the deviation due to the effect of friction. It is for preventing. As a result, it is possible to prevent the reel from moving finely after being temporarily stopped and the angular position of the rotor 32a when the reel motor is started next time from being shifted from the angular position at the time of stopping.

  The excitation state of the stop phase φ3 that is maintained even after the rotor 32a is stopped is a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) without performing the next game start operation, and shifts to a standby state (demonstration effect). Is released (Td). In other words, after the rotor 32a is stopped, when a predetermined time has passed without performing the next game start operation, all of φ1 to φ4 are demagnetized. For this reason, for example, there is no burden on the components and the like constituting the stepping motor due to the heat generated when the excitation phase is continuously excited for a long time, so that deterioration of these components can be prevented. Further, in this embodiment, the excited state is released at the timing when the state in which the next game start operation is not performed continues for a predetermined time and shifts to the standby state (demonstration effect), so that while the player is playing Can maintain a state in which the symbols arranged on the reels are not easily displaced, while it is possible to reduce the load on the components of the stepping motor in a state where the possibility that the player is playing is low.

  As described above, in order to start the rotation of the reel smoothly, it is necessary to specify the exact stop position of the rotor 32a at the start of the rotation of the reel motor. In this embodiment, the two-phase excitation stop control and the three-phase excitation control are performed. By performing the stop control of the reel motor in combination with the excitation stop control, the rotation of the rotor 32a is rapidly braked by the two-phase excitation stop control and is guided to the target stop angle position, and thereafter by the three-phase excitation stop control. Since the rotor 32a stops at the target stop angle position by excitation of the stop phase while obtaining the brake by excitation of the two brake phases at opposite positions across the stop phase of the target stop angle position, the rotor 32a is rotating. The rotor 32a can be stopped at the target stop angle position without vibrating. Furthermore, since the rotor 32a stops at the target stop angle position, the exact stop position of the rotor 32a is specified, so that the reel can be smoothly rotated at the start of rotation.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the payout rate being lower in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantages decrease stepwise in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

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

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time clock counter, is stored. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as an internal winning flag, a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB. The special work is a work that stores data to be initialized only before the start of setting, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers. The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored. After initializing 0 before setting is started (before shifting to the setting change mode), 1 is stored. The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored. The RT work is a work in which an RT flag indicating that the current game state is one of RT (1) to (4) and the number of remaining RT games are stored. The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a operates when the RAM abnormal error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON, and when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. At the end, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both OFF, when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, the six initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied In addition, six types of initialization are performed in different regions to be initialized according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In initialization 0, all the areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except the used stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are stored. It is initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization performed before both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are turned on at the time of start-up, and when shifting to the setting change mode. Of the storage area of the RAM 41c, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) other than the used stack area and the RT work are initialized. Initialization 2 is an initialization performed only when the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at the time of startup and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 2, in the storage area of the RAM 41c, All the areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except the in-use stack area, the RT work, and the stop phase work are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 3, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. The initialization 4 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The stored work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 5 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 5, an unused area and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 and initialization 2 are performed before transition to the setting change mode. However, they may be performed at the end of the setting change mode, that is, after the setting is confirmed. In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost. Therefore, the set value work is not initialized.

  As described above, in order to start the reel smoothly, it is necessary to specify the exact stop position of the rotor 32a at the start of the rotation of the reel motor. If the data in the RAM 41c including the data indicating the stop phase is initialized, it is impossible to specify the exact stop position of the rotor 32a after changing the setting. When the reel motor is first rotated, Since the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is attracted to the excitation phase and the reel vibrates at the start of rotation, the rotation mode of the reel becomes unsightly and the player has forgotten that the setting has been changed. There is a problem of end.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, data indicating the stop phase when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are stopped (0, 1, 2, and 3 indicate φ1, φ2, φ3, and φ4, respectively) is allocated to the RAM 41c. By setting the stopped phase work, the exact stop position of the rotor 32a can be specified. When only the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at the time of start-up, and when shifting to the setting change mode, the RAM 41c is initialized, but the stop phase work is not initialized. Even in this gaming state, data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R stored in the stop phase work is maintained. For this reason, even when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are first rotated after the setting is changed, it is possible to specify the exact stop position of these rotors 32a. It becomes possible to start rotation smoothly. As a result, the reel does not vibrate when the reel is first rotated after the setting is changed, and it is possible to prevent the player from seeing that the setting has been changed.

  In addition, both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an ON state at the time of starting, and the RAM 41c including the stop phase work can be initialized when shifting to the setting change mode. Therefore, it is possible to select whether or not to initialize the stationary phase work according to the operation method when shifting to the setting change mode at the time of activation. As a result, it is possible to initialize the RAM 41c including the stop phase work, so that an illegal program or the like becomes resident by using the stop phase work assigned to store the excitation phase of the stepping motor. Can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, the RAM 41c is initialized when only the setting key switch 37 is activated and shifted to the setting change mode. At this time, by not initializing the stop phase work, By maintaining the data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R stored in the stop phase work even in the gaming state after the setting change, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are first rotated after the setting change. Even in this case, these stop phases can be specified, but even when the data in the RAM 41c is cleared as the set value is changed, a specific initial excitation phase is set as the stop phase work. The excitation phase indicated by the data set for the stop phase work is excited before the game can be started after the setting is changed. 32L, 32C, when rotating the 32R, may be able to identify these stop phases.

  Specifically, by clearing the data in the RAM 41c as the set value is changed, 0 indicating φ1 which is the initial excitation phase is set in the stop phase work. After the data indicating the initial excitation phase φ1 is set in the stop phase work, the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work, that is, the initial excitation phase φ1 is excited before the game can be started. . The data indicating the initial excitation phase is set in the stop phase work by clearing the stop phase work in the RAM 41c, but the data set in the stop phase work is changed to the data indicating the initial excitation phase. By updating, data indicating the initial excitation phase may be set in the stop phase work.

  As a result, even when the data in the RAM 41c is cleared as the setting value is changed, the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is attracted to φ1 which is the initial excitation phase before the game can be started, and the angular position of the rotor 32a. And the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work can be matched, and then the data in which the angular position of the rotor 32a is set in the stop phase work when starting the reel motor in the first game is obtained. Since excitation is started in a state that coincides with the excitation phase shown, the reel integrally coupled with the rotor 32a can be started smoothly. Therefore, when the reel is rotated for the first time after the setting is changed, the reel does not vibrate, and it is possible to prevent the player from seeing that the setting has been changed.

  Also, when the main CPU 41a is started, even when returning to the state before the power interruption, the specific initial excitation phase is set as the stop phase work, and the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work is changed after the setting change, It is preferable to excite the game before the game can be started. As a result, for example, the correspondence between the angular position of the rotor 32a and the stop phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work by moving the reel manually. Even when the power cannot be removed, the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is attracted to φ1 which is the initial excitation phase when the power is turned on, and the angular position of the rotor 32a and the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work can be matched. Thereafter, when the reel motor is started in the first game, the angular position of the rotor 32a matches the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work. Since starting the excited by state, it is possible to smoothly start the reels are integrally coupled with the rotor 32a.

  In addition, the excitation state of the initial excitation phase is a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds, without waiting for the game start operation) as in the stop phase excitation state maintained after the rotor 32a is stopped. It is preferable to be released when the state (the same timing as the transition to the demonstration effect) has elapsed, and in this way there will be no burden on the parts that make up the stepping motor. Deterioration can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the overflow tank 35 is full based on the detection state of the full sensor 35a, and when it is determined that the full tank is full, a reset operation (reset switch 23 or reset) is performed. The operation is controlled to a full error state that disables the progress of the game until the / setting switch 38 is operated).

  In this embodiment, the medals inserted from the outside are first stored in the hopper tank 34a, and the overflow medals are stored in the overflow tank 35 when the hopper tank 34a is full. Whether or not the full tank state of the tank 35 is detected by the full tank sensor 35a, and the full tank state is determined. May be provided, and the full tank state of the hopper tank 34a may be detected by the full tank sensor to determine the full tank state. In addition, a first full sensor that detects whether or not the amount stored in the hopper tank 34a is equal to or greater than a certain amount is provided. When the first full sensor detects that the hopper tank 34a is full, the flow path of the inserted medal is set. In addition to switching to the overflow tank 35 side, a second full tank sensor for detecting the full tank state of the overflow tank 35 is provided, and the full tank state is determined based on detection of one or both of the first full sensor and the second full sensor. It may be determined. For example, even when the second full sensor detects the full state, the medal stored in the hopper tank 34a may be paid out and the first full sensor may not detect the full state. By switching the medal flow path again to the hopper tank 34a side, medals can be stored until both tanks are full. Further, in such a case, even if only the second full sensor detects the full state, it is not determined that the full state is reached, and both the first full sensor and the second full sensor are full. When it is determined that the full tank state is detected, it is possible to further reduce the frequency at which the full tank state is determined.

  The main CPU 41a monitors the output state of the detection signal output from the full sensor 35a in the switch input determination process performed every 2.24 ms in the timer interrupt process. In the switch input determination process, when input determination of other switches (start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) is performed, the state is switched from the off state to the on state, and continuously (for a certain period of time) The number of times assigned for each switch type) On the condition that the switch is determined to be ON, the ON state of the switch is determined and the detection flag of the switch is set in the RAM 41c. For 35a, the on state of the full sensor 35a is determined only by switching from the off state to the on state, and the detection flag of the sensor is set in the RAM 41c. This is because the full sensor 35a is driven at a higher voltage than the other switches, and even if noise or the like occurs, there is little voltage fluctuation and erroneous detection is less likely to occur. In this way, in the switch input determination process, the on state of the full sensor 35a is determined only by the detection signal of the full sensor 35a changing from off to on, and the duration from when the full sensor 35a changes from off to on. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the control related to the determination of the detection state of the full sensor 35a.

  The main CPU 41a determines whether or not it is in a full state based on the detection state of the full sensor 35a (the presence or absence of a detection flag) only once per game at the timing when the insertion of a medal is first detected after the end of the game control. If the full tank sensor 35a is on, the full tank flag is set and the full tank flag indicating the full tank state is set in the RAM 41c. However, in the next game in which the re-game player wins, the game ends. The medal is not allowed to be inserted until the medals are inserted, and the insertion of medals is not effectively detected. In the next game in which the re-game player wins, the determination of whether or not the tank is full is omitted. Even if the full sensor 35a is detected, it is not determined that the full tank state is reached, and the full tank flag is not set. Further, the main CPU 41a detects the inserted medal sensor 31 even when the medal insertion is not permitted. However, even if the insertion of a medal is detected during the replay game, the main CPU 41a inserts a valid medal. In this case, the determination of whether or not the tank is full is omitted. Even when the medal can be inserted after the game control is finished, the main CPU 41a sets the bet amount using the credit, and even when the game starts without the medal being inserted, the medal is inserted. In such a case, the determination of whether or not the full tank state is reached is omitted, and even if the full tank sensor 35a is detected, the full tank state is not determined and the full tank flag is set. There is nothing.

  Further, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the full tank flag is set at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted after the game control is finished, that is, whether or not the full tank state is determined. When the tongue flag is set, the progress of the game is disabled, and a full error state is controlled until a reset operation is performed. The main CPU 41a determines whether or not the replay game in-process flag is set in the RAM 41c before determining whether or not the full tank flag is set after the game control is finished, that is, whether or not the game is a replay game. If it is a replay game, the determination of whether or not the full tank flag is set is omitted. In such a case, even if the full tank flag is set, a full tank error state is set. Is not controlled, and if the replay game ends and is not a replay game, the full tank flag is determined at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted, and the full tank error state is controlled.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the insertion of a medal is detected for the first time after the end of the game control, it is determined whether or not the full tank sensor 35a is full based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a. If it is on, it is determined that the tank is full and a full tank flag is set in the RAM 41c. After that, if the re-game player has not won a prize in the game, after the control of the game is finished, the full-game error state is controlled at a timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted. On the other hand, when the re-gamer wins in the game and the replay game flag is set (not shown), the full game error state is not controlled after the game ends, and the next game (replay game) After the completion of, the full-error error state is controlled at a timing before the medal of the next game (or the next game if the next game is also a replay game) can be inserted. That is, in the game next to the game in which the re-game player wins, the full tank error state is not controlled.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the game next to the game won by the re-gamer, the insertion of medals is not permitted and the insertion of medals is not detected effectively. Even if the full tank sensor 35a is detected in the state, it is not determined that the tank is full, and the full tank flag is not set. Then, after the control of the game is finished, when the re-player is not won in the game and the medal can be inserted, it is determined that the medal is inserted for the first time when the medal is detected, and the game is full. If the tongue flag is set in the RAM 41c and the re-game player has not won a prize in the game, it is controlled to a full tank error state at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted after the end of the control of the game.

  Although not particularly illustrated, even if the medal can be inserted after the game control is finished, if the bet number is set using credits and the game starts without the medal being inserted, No charging is detected, and even if the full sensor 35a is detected in such a state, it is not determined that the tank is full, and the full flag is not set. Then, after the control of the game is finished, the medal can be inserted, and when the insertion of the medal is first detected, it is determined that the tank is full, and the full flag is set in the RAM 41c. In other words, a game is played by setting the number of bets using credits, and if no medal is inserted during that time, a full tank error state is not determined until the next game where a medal is inserted. There is no control.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, after the game control is finished, the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 is detected only once per game at the timing when the insertion of the medal is first detected based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a. It is determined whether or not the amount of storage is full, and if it is determined that the tank is full, the game progress is disabled and controlled to a full tank error state until a reset operation is performed. For example, when a replay game or a credit is used, in a game in which medals are not inserted from the outside, monitoring whether or not the amount of stored medals stored in the overflow tank 35 is full, The amount of game media stored in the overflow tank 35 is full even though the medal storage amount does not increase. In addition to being unnecessarily monitored whether or not it has become unnecessary, it is controlled by a full-fill error more frequently than necessary, which causes annoyance to the player and increases the labor of the game hall clerk. There is a problem that it ends up.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the next replay game in which the re-game player has won a prize as described above, the insertion of medals is not permitted until the game ends, so that the insertion of medals is detected effectively. The determination of whether or not the tank is full is omitted, the determination of whether or not the tank is full is not wasted, and the full tank can be monitored efficiently. It can reduce the control load required to determine the tank status and reduce the frequency of full tank errors as much as possible, making the player feel bothersome and reducing the labor of the store clerk to eliminate the full tank status. Is possible.

  In addition, since the full tank state is determined when the insertion of a medal is detected, in a replay game in which the insertion of a medal is prohibited, the determination as to whether the medal is full is inevitably omitted. In performing the control for omitting the determination of whether or not the replay game is full in the replay game, it is not particularly necessary to determine whether or not the game is a replay game.

  In addition, after the game control is finished, whether or not a full error has occurred at the timing when the insertion of medals is first detected in a state where the medals of the next game can be inserted, that is, at the timing when medals stored in the overflow tank 35 increase Since the determination is performed, the full tank state can be determined at an efficient timing.

  In addition, after the game control is finished, when the insertion of the second medal or the third medal is detected in a state where the medal of the next game can be inserted, the bet number is set using credits. In some cases, an insufficient amount of bets may be set by inserting medals. In such a case, the game is determined to be full in the game even though the storage amount of the overflow tank 35 has increased. In this embodiment, after the game control is completed, the full tank state is detected at the timing when the insertion of the medal is first detected in the state where the medal of the next game can be inserted. Therefore, in a game in which the storage amount of the overflow tank 35 increases, it becomes possible to reliably detect the full tank state.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the medal can be inserted after the game control is finished, the bet amount is set using the credit, and the game is started when the medal is not inserted and the game is started. The determination of whether or not the state is in a state is omitted, and in a game in which no medal is inserted and the storage amount of the overflow tank 35 does not increase, the determination of whether or not the full tank error has occurred is useless. It is possible to monitor the full tank condition efficiently without reducing the control load for determining the full tank condition and to reduce the frequency of full tank errors as much as possible. It becomes possible to reduce the labor for the store clerk to solve the full tank state.

  In addition, since the full state is determined when the insertion of a medal is detected, the number of bets is set using credits, and it is inevitable when the game starts without a medal being inserted. The determination of whether or not the vehicle is full is omitted, and when the number of bets is set using credits and the game starts without a medal being inserted, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is full. In performing the control not to be performed, it is not particularly necessary to determine whether or not the credit is used.

  In this embodiment, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the full tank flag is set at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted, and when the full tank flag is set, It is controlled to a full tank error state before the next game medal can be inserted. For this reason, for example, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated once in a state where the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotating by being controlled to a full tank error state from the start of the game to the end of the control of the game. The rotation state is stopped, and the full tank error state is controlled. Thereafter, when the full tank error state is canceled, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated again, or the hopper motor 34b is driven to perform the medal payout operation. It is not necessary to perform complicated control such as stopping the medal payout operation once in a state of being in a state, controlling to a full tank error state, and then restarting the medal payout operation when the full tank error state is canceled. That is, it is not necessary to perform control such as interrupting the game control once and then restarting the game control, and the control related to the progress of the game can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  In the present embodiment, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the full tank flag is set at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted. It is determined whether or not the full tank flag is set. If the full tank flag is set, the full tank error state may be controlled at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted. Even in this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  In addition, even when the full tank state is determined after the game control is completed and the full tank flag is set, if the re-gamer has won a prize in the previous game and the next game is a replay game, the game is full. Since it is not controlled by the tan error state, the frequency of full tan errors can be further reduced, so that it is possible to make the player feel bothersome and reduce the labor for the store clerk to resolve the full tank state. It becomes.

  Further, in this embodiment, the determination as to whether or not the tank is full is made at the timing when the insertion of the medal is detected for the first time after the end of the game control, but whether or not the tank is full at least once per game. For example, after completion of the game control, it may be determined whether or not the next game medal can be filled up, or whether the game is started. A determination may be made as to whether or not the tank is full at the time of detection or when the game control ends.

  Here, a modified example of the control in the full tank error state will be described. In this modified example, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not it is in a full state based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a only once per game at the timing before the medal insertion of the next game is permitted after the game control is finished. However, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the next game is a replay game based on the replay game flag before determining whether or not the tank is full, and determines that the game is a replay game. In the case, it is further determined whether or not the medal insertion flag is set, that is, whether or not a medal is inserted in the previous game, and only when it is determined that the medal insertion flag is set, the full tank state Whether or not is determined. For this reason, when the re-gamer wins in the previous game and no medals need to be inserted in the game (when the game is a replay game), or the bet number is set using credits in the previous game, When the game starts without being inserted, even if the full sensor 35a is detected, the determination as to whether or not it is full is omitted, and the full state is not determined.

  When the main CPU 41a determines that the game is full, the main CPU 41a disables the progress of the game at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted, and controls to the full error state until a reset operation is performed. To do. The main CPU 41a determines whether or not the next game is a replay game before determining whether or not the game is full after the game control is finished. In such a case, even if the full sensor 35a is detected, the full tank error state is not controlled. On the other hand, if it is not a replay game, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted in the previous game. In such a case, even if the full sensor 35a is detected, the full tank error state is not controlled, and if a medal is inserted in the previous game, the game control after the next game is over and the next It is determined whether or not the game medal of the game is full at a timing before the game can be inserted, and the full tank error state is controlled.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted after the game control is finished, and the next game is a replay game. If not, it is further determined whether or not a medal has been inserted in the previous game, and if a medal has been inserted in the previous game, it is determined whether or not the full state is detected based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a. When it is determined that the full tank state is reached, the full tank error state is controlled at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13, after the game control is finished, when the medal insertion flag is not set, that is, when the number of bets is set using credits in the previous game, and the game starts without inserting medals. In this state, it is not determined whether or not the full tank state is reached. Even if the full tank sensor 35a detects the full tank state in this state, it is controlled to the full tank error state after the game control of the game is finished. There is nothing. Then, after the control of the game in which medals are inserted after the next game (except for the replay game), it is determined that the state is full, and the full tank error state is controlled before the medal can be inserted.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14, when the next game is a replay game after the game control is finished, that is, when a re-game player wins a prize in the previous game and it is not necessary to insert a medal in the game, It is not determined whether or not the vehicle is in the tan state, and even if the full tank sensor 35a detects the full tank state in such a state, the full tank error state is not controlled after the game control of the game is finished. Then, after the control of the game in which medals are inserted after the next game (except for the replay game), it is determined that the state is full, and the full tank error state is controlled before the medal can be inserted.

  In this modified example, as described above, after the game control is finished and before the medal of the next game can be inserted, it is only once per game based on the detection state of the full sensor 35a. If it is determined that the game is full, the game progress is disabled and controlled to a full tank error state until a reset operation is performed. Before, it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game, and if it is a replay game, the determination of whether or not it is full is omitted. It is possible to monitor the full tank state efficiently, reduce the control load required to determine the full tank state, and reduce the frequency of full tank errors as much as possible. Or allowed to think, it is possible to reduce the effort for the clerk to eliminate the full state.

  Further, in the modification, when the bet number is set using credits and the game starts without inserting medals, the determination as to whether or not the game is full is omitted after the game control ends. In the case where no medal is inserted and the storage amount of the overflow tank 35 does not increase, the determination of whether or not a full tank error has occurred is not performed wastefully, and the full tank state can be efficiently obtained. The monitoring load can be reduced, and the control load required to determine the full tank status can be reduced, and the frequency of full tank errors can be reduced as much as possible. Can be reduced.

  In the modified example, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the next game medal can be inserted, and it is determined whether or not the tank is full. After the game is over, the overflow tank 35 is determined. A full tank state can be determined before the number of medals increases. When the full tank state is determined, a full tank error state is set before the next game medal can be inserted, so that the progress of the game is disabled before the medal increases in the overflow tank 35, The amount of storage in the overflow tank 35 will not increase any more, and the full tank error state is controlled between the start of the game and the end of the control of the game, for example, the reels 2L, 2C, When the 2R is rotating, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped once and controlled to a full tank error state, and then the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are restarted when the full tank error state is released. Or when the medal payout operation is stopped by driving the hopper motor 34b, the medal payout operation is once stopped, and a full tank error state occurs. Controlling, when it is released subsequently fully Tan'era state, it is not necessary to perform complicated control such or to resume dispensing operation of medals. That is, it is not necessary to perform control such as interrupting the game control once and then restarting the game control, and the control related to the progress of the game can be prevented from becoming complicated. In addition, since the determination of the full tank state and the accompanying control of the full tank error state are performed almost simultaneously, there is no need to hold information indicating that the full tank state has been determined.

  In the modified example, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the next game medal can be inserted, and it is determined whether or not the tank is full at the end of the game control. Even if it is determined whether or not, the full tank state can be determined after the game is over and before the medal is increased in the overflow tank 35.

  Also, in this case, when a full tank state is determined, the full tank error state may be controlled before proceeding to the next game. In this case, the game control is once interrupted and then the game It is not necessary to perform control such as resuming control of the game, and it is possible to prevent the control related to the progress of the game from becoming complicated. In addition, since the determination of the full tank state and the accompanying control of the full tank error state are performed almost simultaneously, there is no need to hold information indicating that the full tank state has been determined.

  Next, commands that the main CPU 41a transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a sends a BET command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a gaming state command, a standby command to the effect control board 90. A plurality of types of commands including a stop command, an error command, an initialization command, a setting end command, a power-on command, an operation detection command, and a door command are transmitted.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals inserted, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number. When a medal is inserted, the one-BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number. Sent when

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

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

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control of each reel is performed.

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

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

  The game state command indicates the game state of the next game (normal game state, RT (1), RT (2), RT (3), RT (4)) , BB, RB, etc.) and the remaining number of games in RT (1), a command that can specify the currently set value, and transmission of a setting end command to be described later Sent after and at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or release of an error state. When an error is determined and controlled to the error state, an error command that indicates the occurrence of the error state is sent, and a reset operation is performed to release the error state. At that time, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The initialization command is a command indicating that the gaming state has been initialized and the start of the setting change mode, and is transmitted when the RAM 41c is initialized and shifts to the setting change mode.

  The setting end command is a command indicating the end of the setting change mode, and is transmitted when the setting ends, that is, when the setting change mode ends.

  The power-on command is a command that indicates whether or not one of the special roles has been won at power-on, and if it can be restored to the state before the power interruption at startup, it returns to the state before the power interruption. Sent when.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, ON (open state) / OFF (closed state). When the power is turned on, one game is finished (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (ON to OFF, OFF to ON).

  The operation detection command is the detection state of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the checkout switch 10, that is, ON / OFF, and these switches are effective in the progress of the game. Whether the bet number can be set and the specified number of bets has not yet been set, and the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAX BET switch 6 has been accepted. It is valid when credits remain and is invalid otherwise.Acceptance of the operation of the start switch 7 is valid until the start switch 7 is operated after the specified number of bets is set, otherwise The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is accepted after the reels are rotated at a constant speed and the reels are ready to stop. It is valid until each stop operation is detected, otherwise it is invalid.The settlement switch 10 has a credit remaining or a bet amount is set in the period from the end of the game to the start of the next game. This command is valid when the switch is active, and otherwise is invalid.) When the detection state of these switches changes, whether the acceptance of the operation is valid for the progress of the game, Sent regardless of invalid period.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in an activation process and a game process described later, temporarily stored in a normal command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c, and the timer interrupt process described above. Sent in (main).

  The normal command transmission buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  The door command is stored in a door command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c in the door monitoring process in the timer interrupt process (main) described above, and is transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

  The door command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer, and an area in which only one door command can be stored is allocated. The door command transmission buffer stores a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at the time of power-on or at the end of one game, and after the change of the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25. Stored is a door command indicating the detected state. Further, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is not cleared even after the door command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by the newly stored door command. When the power is turned on or one game is finished, the door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is set, and the door command transmission request 1 is set or the door is opened. When the detection state of the detection switch 25 changes, the door command transmission request 2 is set. When this door command transmission request 2 is set, the door stored in the door command transmission buffer is set. Command transmission is instructed.

  The operation detection command is stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer provided in the special work of the RAM 41c in the switch monitoring process in the timer interrupt process (main) described above, and transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main) described above. The

  The operation detection command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer and the door command transmission buffer, and an area in which only one operation detection command can be stored is allocated. The operation detection command transmission buffer includes a single BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and a detection state after the change when the detection state of the checkout switch 10 changes. An operation detection command indicating validity / invalidity of each switch at the time is stored. In addition, the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is not cleared after the operation detection command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by the newly stored operation detection command. It has become. An operation detection command transmission request is set when the detection state of any of these switches changes, and an operation detection command transmission buffer is set by setting the operation detection command transmission request. The operation detection command stored in the command is transmitted.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a executes timer interrupt processing at intervals of 0.56 ms. In the timer interrupt process, timer interrupts 1 to 4 are repeatedly performed, and processes unique to these timer interrupts 1 to 4 are performed at intervals of 2.24 ms. The command transmission process for transmitting the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, and the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is a timer allocation. The command transmission process is also executed at intervals of 2.24 ms.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 91a acquires a command buffered in a reception buffer, which will be described later, in a timer interrupt process (sub) that is executed at an interval of 1.12 ms. For this reason, every time the main CPU 41a executes a timer interrupt process, that is, when a command transmission process is performed at an interval of 0.56 ms, there is a possibility that the sub-control unit 91 cannot receive the command normally.

  However, in the present embodiment, as described above, the main CPU 41a executes the command transmission process at a rate of once per four timer interrupt processes, that is, at an interval of 2.24 ms. By transmitting only one of the command stored in the transmission buffer, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, and the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer, a plurality of commands can be transmitted. Even in the case of continuous transmission, transmission is performed with an interval of at least 2.24 ms, and these continuously transmitted commands can be reliably acquired on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  In the present embodiment, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated according to the progress of the game in the activation process or the game process, and stored in the normal command transmission buffer. In the door command, when the door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is set in the activation process or the game process, or the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is changed. In this case, it is stored in the door command transmission buffer. The operation detection command is stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer when the detection state of any one of the BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, and the checkout switch 10 changes. Is done.

  In the command transmission process in the timer interrupt 2, an untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, an untransmitted door command transmission request stored in the door command transmission buffer, or an operation detection command transmission buffer When a transmission request for the stored operation detection command is detected, a delay time is set, and when the set delay time elapses, the unsent command and door command transmission buffer stored in the normal command transmission buffer The operation command stored in the door or the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is transmitted.

  Specifically, in the command transmission process, an untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, a door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, or an operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. When detected, the random number for delay set in the range of 0 to 17 is acquired and set in the delay counter provided in the special work of the RAM 41c.

  At this time, in the command transmission process in which the delay counter value is set and the command transmission process executed in the timer interrupt 2 thereafter, the delay counter value is decremented by 1 and when the delay counter value becomes 0, An untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, a door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, or an operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is transmitted.

  That is, the command detected in the command transmission process is a time corresponding to a multiple of the command transmission process execution interval (2.24 ms). Specifically, the command transmission process is performed by subtracting 1 from the delay counter value acquired at that time. Is transmitted after the elapse of time (2.24 ms) {0 to 35.84 ms because the delay counter value is 0 to 17}.

  In addition, the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, and the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer are interrupted by the basic processing. Since it is performed within (main), processing is not delayed due to command delay.

  Further, in this embodiment, an area capable of storing a plurality of commands is provided in the normal command transmission buffer, the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, Alternatively, a newly generated command can be stored in an empty area of the normal command transmission buffer without waiting for transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. That is, a plurality of commands can be stored in the normal command transmission buffer. For this reason, it can be avoided that the progress of the game is stopped due to the delay of the command transmission. This is not the case when the normal command transmission buffer is full of untransmitted commands.

  In the command storage process, when a plurality of commands are stored in the normal command transmission buffer, these commands are stored in the order of generation, and in the command transmission process, the commands are transmitted in the order stored in the normal command transmission buffer. It is like that. That is, commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer are transmitted in the order in which they are generated.

  Note that the power-on command and the initialization command are transmitted with the highest priority. Before the power-on command or initialization command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, other normal commands ( Hereinafter, commands other than the door command, operation detection command, power-on command, and initialization command are called normal commands) (in the case of an initialization command, store in the normal command transmission buffer before that) Even if the normal command is not already stored since the data is also cleared, the power-on command or the initialization command is transmitted with priority.

  When a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer and a door command transmission is requested (when the door command transmission request 2 is set), in principle, the normal command transmission buffer. The door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is transmitted with priority over the command stored in.

  Note that when the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is a power-on command or an initialization command, or when the normal command transmission buffer stored in the normal command transmission buffer is waiting (delayed), the door command However, this is not the case when a request for transmission is requested, and the power-on command, initialization command, or normal command waiting to be transmitted is given priority, and the power-on command, initialization command, or normal command waiting to be transmitted After being sent, send a door command. If an untransmitted normal command remains in the normal command transmission buffer after transmitting a normal command waiting for transmission, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is transmitted with priority.

  In addition, when a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, an operation detection command transmission is requested (when an operation detection command transmission request is set), or door command transmission and operation detection. When command transmission is requested at the same time, as a rule, the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer or the door command transmission buffer is stored rather than the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. Priority is given to the door command being sent.

  When a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer while waiting for transmission of an operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer (during delay), or when transmission of a door command is requested However, the operation detection command waiting for transmission is transmitted with priority, and after the operation detection command waiting for transmission is transmitted, the normal command or the door command is transmitted.

  The main CPU 41a monitors the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 about every 100 ms. Specifically, in any of the timer interrupts 1 to 4 of the timer interrupt process (main), that is, in the port input process performed every 0.56 ms, an input state (door) in which the detection signal from the door open detection switch 25 is converted to a positive logic. Open detection switch 25ON = 1 (door open state), door open detection switch 25OFF = 0 (door closed state)), and is performed by timer interrupt 2 of the timer interrupt process (main), that is, every 2.24 ms. In the door monitoring process to be performed, the detection state of the detection signal of the door opening detection switch 25 acquired in the port input process described above (the input state that is the same for two consecutive times) is logically ORed for about 100 ms (45 times of the door monitoring process). Subsequently, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is determined using the result. If the calculation result is 1 when about 100 ms elapses, that is, if the door opening detection switch 25 is turned ON (opened) even once during that time, it is determined that the door opening detection switch 25 is ON. If the calculation result is 0, that is, if the door opening detection switch 25 is not turned ON (opened) even once during that time, it is determined that the door opening detection switch 25 is OFF. If the result of this determination matches the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, it is determined that there is no change in the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25. Otherwise, it is determined that the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 has changed, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is updated to a door command indicating the detection state after the change, and the door command transmission request 2 Is set to command transmission of the door command. When determining that the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 has changed, the main CPU 41a requests an update of the output state of the door opening signal to the external output board 1000 in addition to the door command transmission command.

  The main CPU 41a sets the door command transmission request 1 in the activation process or the game process when the power is turned on or at the end of one game, and requests transmission of the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer. On the other hand, in the door monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the door command transmission request 1 is set. If the door command transmission request 1 is set, it is determined that there is a door command transmission request and the door command transmission is performed. Request 2 is set to command transmission of the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer. In addition, when the door command transmission request 1 is set, the main CPU 41a requests an update of the door open signal output state for the external output board 1000 in addition to the door command transmission command.

  In this way, when commanding the transmission of the door command, it is also required to update the output state of the door opening signal to the external output board 1000, so the door opening signal output state is linked to the door command transmission command. And is updated.

  In the present embodiment, the door command is given priority over the normal command as described above, and the door command is transmitted after a delay time determined at random has passed as in the case of other commands. On the other hand, since the maximum command delay time is 35.84 ms, when transmission of a door command is requested in a state where the normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, after the door command is transmitted, Further, it takes about 72 ms until the normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is transmitted. However, the monitoring interval of the door open detection switch 25 is further stored in the normal command transmission buffer after transmitting the door command. If the detected state of the door opening detection switch 25 is continuously changed if it is shorter than about 72 ms required for transmitting the normal command being stored, the normal command transmission buffer is stored while the change continues. Normal command sending buffer will not be sent, so normal command sending buffer overflows There is a possibility become. For this reason, in this embodiment, the monitoring interval of the door opening detection switch 25 is about longer than about 72 ms required for transmitting the normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer after transmitting the door command. Even if the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is continuously changed, the normal command is transmitted after the door command is transmitted until the next door command is transmitted. At least one normal command stored in the transmission buffer can be transmitted, so that the normal command transmission buffer does not overflow.

  The main CPU 41a monitors the detection states of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the checkout switch 10 about every 10 ms. Specifically, in the above-described port input process performed every 0.56 ms, an input state in which detection signals from the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are converted to positive logic. (ON = 1, OFF = 0) is acquired, and the timer interrupt process (main) is performed by timer interrupt 2, that is, the switch monitoring process performed every 2.24 ms, the 1 acquired in the above-described port input process The detection state of the detection signals of the sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10 (input state that is the same for two consecutive times) is about 10 ms (door monitoring process 5 Times) Continue to logically OR each separately, and use the result, 1 BET switch 5, MAXB Determining T switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the detection state of the adjusting switch 10. When the calculation result is 1 when about 10 ms elapses, that is, when ON is detected even once during that time, it is determined that the corresponding switch is ON, and when the calculation result is 0, that is, during that time If ON is not detected even once, it is determined that the corresponding switch is OFF. If the result of this determination matches the detection state of each switch indicated by the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer, it is determined that there is no change in the detection state. The operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is changed to an operation detection command that indicates the detection state after the change and indicates the validity / invalidity of each switch at that time. Update, set operation detection command transmission request, and instruct transmission of the operation detection command.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command transmitted from the main CPU 41a to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  The sub CPU 91a executes a command reception interrupt process when a strobe signal indicating the transmission of a command from the main CPU 41a is input. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The receiving buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 128 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub CPU 91a is the earliest stage. Based on the received command, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to. Based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table, various effects such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. Control the device.

  In this embodiment, the time interval (1.12 ms) at which the sub CPU 91a performs the timer interrupt process (sub) is shorter than the time interval (2.24 ms) at which the main CPU 41a transmits a command. If an operation associated with a normal game is performed, an unprocessed command stored in the reception buffer is not received until the next command is received even when commands are continuously transmitted from the main CPU 41a. It is read by the timer interrupt process (sub), and a plurality of unprocessed commands are not accumulated in the reception buffer. When a command transmitted from the main CPU 41a is received, the timer interrupt process performed first after that The command received by (sub) is read and processing corresponding to the command is performed.

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

  If the sub CPU 91a receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and responds to the newly received command. An effect based on the control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when an operation for setting the number of bets is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub CPU 91a receives a BET command indicating that the number of bets has been set, the effect being executed is canceled. It is supposed to be. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or bet amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, and before receiving an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received, the performance being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b. When the sub CPU 91a receives the internal winning command, it is registered in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. The selected selection pattern is selected from a plurality of types of production patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected production pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the production pattern of the game.

  The control pattern table contains specific controls that are referred to when a specific command (standby command, stop command, error command, initialization command, setting end command, power-on command indicating that special role is elected, etc.) is received. When the pattern is stored and the sub CPU 91a receives these specific commands, the sub CPU 91a refers to the specific control pattern corresponding to the command regardless of the effect pattern set in the game, and The rendering device is controlled based on the pattern.

  When a standby command is received, a demo pattern for executing a demonstration effect (demonstration effect) is referred to as a control pattern. In addition, when the final effect that informs the winning of the special role is being executed, the execution of the demo effect is prohibited, and the demo pattern is controlled even if a standby command is received in such a state. It is not referred to as a pattern, and no demonstration effect is executed.

  When a stop command indicating the occurrence of a stop state is received, a stop notification pattern for notifying that the stop state is in effect is referred to as a control pattern. When a stop command indicating release of the stop state is received, the above-described demo pattern is referred to as a control pattern. That is, when the stop state is released, the demonstration effect is executed.

  When an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state is received, an error notification pattern for notifying the fact of the error state and its type is referred to as a control pattern. When an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is received, the control pattern that was being executed when the error occurred is referred to. That is, the production at the time of error occurrence is executed from the beginning.

  When the initialization command is received, a setting notification pattern for notifying that the setting is being changed is referred to. When the setting end command is received, the demo pattern described above is referred to as a control pattern. In other words, when an initialization command is received, a notification during setting change is executed, and when a setting end command is received thereafter, a demonstration effect is executed.

  When a power-on command indicating that a special role is won is received, a special role notification pattern for notifying that the special role has been won is referred to. That is, when a power-on command indicating that the special role is won is received, a notification effect for notifying that the special role is won is executed. Note that the notification effect for notifying the winning of the special combination is once executed until it receives a winning determination command indicating that the special combination has won.

  Regardless of whether or not the effect state before power interruption can be restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c at the time of activation, the sub CPU 91a receives an initialization command or a power-on command before actually starting the effect. Wait until either is received. When the initialization command is received in this state, the data in the RAM 91c is cleared. In addition, when a power-on command indicating that the special role is elected is received in this state, a notification effect indicating that the special role is elected is executed. If it is possible to return to the performance state before the power interruption, the performance is restored. Also, in the state of waiting for receiving the initialization command or the power-on command, the execution of the timer interrupt process that executes the presentation based on the reception of the command is not permitted, and even when other commands are received, An effect based on the command is not performed, and no effect is performed until the initialization command or the power-on command is received after the startup and the execution of the timer interrupt process is permitted.

  For this reason, even if the command transmission lines of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are disconnected when the power is turned on and the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are connected thereafter, the sub control unit 91 does not Since no initialization command has been received, the production control is not performed, and even when the command transmission lines of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are disconnected at the time of startup, the sub control unit 91 is turned on. It is impossible to avoid receiving the command and avoid the execution of the notification effect indicating that the special role is won. Thus, when the main control unit 41 is started, the state before power interruption is restored, and before power interruption. When the special role is elected, the winning of the special role is surely notified.

  On the other hand, it is necessary to turn off the power once to connect unauthorized tools such as driving tools (disconnecting the connector without turning off the power). With the above configuration, the connector is forcibly released. Even if the special tool is won by using a driving tool, it can be easily determined from the outside that the special role is won when the main control unit 41 is restarted. , A slot machine set in a state in which a special role is won using a driving tool, and BB, which is more advantageous among RB and BB (BB (1), BB (2) and BB (3)) described later. Slot machine set to a state where there is a high possibility that the player has won (in this embodiment, the possibility that BB is won when the combination of watermelons or chances are aligned on the winning lines L4 and L5 as will be described later. But Therefore, it is possible to set a high probability that the BB is won.) Effective illegal sales such as providing a player at the start of business at a game store, etc. Can be deterred.

  Further, the notification effect is continuously executed until a winning determination command indicating the winning of the special role is received, that is, until the winning special role is won. For this reason, until the special role wins, that is, until the winning flag of the special role is cleared, the notification effect will not stop, and it is not possible to cancel the notification effect while maintaining the special role win by the amusement store. Because it becomes possible, it is more advantageous among slot machines set in a state where a special role is won using a driving tool, and RB and BB (BB (1), BB (2) and BB (3)) described later. Unauthorized sales such as providing a slot machine set to a state where a high probability of winning a BB is highly likely to be provided to a player at the start of a game shop business can be further effectively prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the main control unit 41 is activated, the main CPU 41a returns to the state before the power interruption and the special CPU is elected before the power interruption. When the sub-control unit 91 transmits a command and receives a power-on command indicating that the special role is won, the sub-control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect LED 52 that control the notification effect indicating that the special role is won. , Such as speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc., even if the special role is won illegally, when the main control unit 41 is restarted, the special role is won. Since it is informed by the effect device and becomes more easily discriminating, the slot machine set to the state in which the special role is won using the driving tool, and RB, BB (BB (1) described later) , Unauthorized provision of a slot machine set to a state where there is a high possibility that a BB with higher advantage among B (2) and BB (3) is elected to a player at the start of a game shop operation, etc. Sales can be prevented more reliably.

  In this embodiment, the special device winning is notified by the effect device controlled by the sub-control unit 91. However, when the main control unit 41 is activated, it returns to the state before the power interruption, and When the special role is elected before the interruption of power, the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, and the payout display 13 directly controlled by the main control unit 41 may notify the special role. good. In addition, a notification LED for notifying the winning of the special role is provided as an electronic component that is directly controlled by the main control unit 41. When the main control unit 41 is activated, it returns to the state before the power interruption, and the special role is selected before the power interruption. In this case, the notification LED may be used to notify the winning of the special role.

  Further, in this embodiment, the connector restricting member is provided only for the connector connection between the electronic control component (inserted medal sensor 31) that inputs or outputs a signal to the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 as the game progresses. The use of unauthorized devices is also prevented by restricting the release of connections between the connectors, but when the main control unit 41 is activated, it returns to the state before the power interruption, and the special role is elected before the power interruption. In this case, it is possible to prevent the use of a driving tool regardless of whether or not a structure for restricting the insertion / removal between the connectors is used, so that the structure for restricting the insertion / removal between the connectors is not used. By doing so, it is not necessary to change the structure of parts in order to regulate the insertion and removal of connectors, and maintainability in the event of a failure, etc. It can be improved.

  Based on the reception of the door command, the sub CPU 91a issues a door opening notification indicating that the front door 1b is opened. Specifically, when the sub CPU 91a receives a door command, if no new door command is received after 100 ms, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the received door command is confirmed and detected. If the confirmation detection state is ON (door open), the door open notification is performed. In the door opening notification, the effect effect LED 52 blinks, the door opening notification screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an error warning sound is output. After that, the door command is received, and even if 100 ms elapses, the door command is not received and the detection state indicated by the door command becomes the definite detection state. If the definite detection state is OFF (door closed), the door is opened. Stops the notification and returns to the original performance.

  In addition, when a door command is newly received within 100 ms after the last door command is received, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the previously received command is not set as the definite detection state. If no door command is received even after 100 ms after receiving a new door command, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the last received door command is set as the detection state, and the determination detection state is If it is ON (door open), the door open notification is performed, and if the definite detection state is OFF (door closed), the door open notification is stopped.

  For this reason, even if a door command indicating that the door opening detection switch 25 is ON (door opening) is received in a state where the door opening notification is not performed, the door opening detection switch 25 is turned OFF (door closing) within 100 ms. When the door command is received, the door opening notification is not performed, and even when the door command indicating that the door opening detection switch 25 is OFF (door closed) is received in the state where the door opening notification is being performed, 100 ms thereafter. If the door command indicating ON of the door opening detection switch 25 (door opening) is received within, the door opening notification is not stopped.

  In addition, when a door command is received continuously within an interval of 100 ms, such as when a new door command is received within 100 ms after receiving a door command and then a new door command is received within 100 ms thereafter. In the meantime, the state of the door opening notification is maintained (if the door opening notification is not performed, the door opening notification is not started, and if the door opening notification is performed, it is continued) After the last received door command, the door opening notification state is determined based on the detection state determined when 100 ms elapses, the door opening notification has been performed so far, and the determined detection state is ON (door opening) If the detected state is OFF (door closed), the door opening notification is stopped while the door is open until then. If the detection is not performed and the determined detection state is OFF (door closed), the door opening notification is not performed. If the determined detection state is ON (door opening), the door opening notification is started. .

  Thus, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41a only transmits a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, and determines whether or not the front door 1b is opened from the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25. The sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the front door 1b is opened based on the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the door command received from the main CPU 41a, and based on the determination result. The door opening notification is performed.

  The front door 1b needs to be opened in order to perform some illegal acts on the parts inside the slot machine 1 such as the game control board 40. Therefore, such fraud can be effectively prevented and can be detected early even if fraud is made.

  Conventionally, in the case of notifying the opening of the front door, the game control is performed based on the signal input to the game control means in spite of the fact that the effect control means performs error notification in order to reduce the control load of the game control means. It is necessary for the means to determine whether or not the front door has been opened, and the control load on the game control means cannot be reduced sufficiently.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41a monitors the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 about every 100 ms, and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes, the door showing the detection state after the change. Only by transmitting a command, it is not determined whether the front door 1b is opened based on the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, and the sub CPU 91a detects the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the door command received from the main CPU 41a. It is determined whether or not the front door 1b is open based on the detected state of the door, and the door open notification is performed based on the determination result, so the main CPU 41a notifies the opening of the front door 1b. In determining whether or not the front door 1b is open from the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 (door open detection switch Chi chattering prevention determination of 25) it is not necessary to perform, it is possible to reduce the control load on the main CPU 41a.

  Even when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 has not changed, the main CPU 41a transmits a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at that time when the main CPU 41a is activated and when one game is over. Therefore, even when the sub CPU 91a misses the door command at the time of change, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 can be always acquired at the time of starting and at the end of one game. Even if the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 does not change after the failure, the state in which the change in the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is not reflected in the door opening notification can be prevented from continuing.

  In addition, the main CPU 41a, as a general rule, when the transmission of the door command is requested (when the door command transmission request 2 is set) when the normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer. The door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is given priority over the command stored in the command transmission buffer, and the monitoring interval of the door open detection switch 25 and the transmission of the door command are transmitted. The error of the interval can be suppressed as much as possible.

  In the normal command transmission waiting state (during delay) stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the delayed normal command is given priority over the door command, and the delay time has already been reached. Even though the timing is started, the delay control is not complicated by interrupting the timing. Further, the power-on command and the initialization command are transmitted with priority over all commands including the door command, and the return of the sub CPU 91a is delayed by transmitting other commands first. There is nothing.

  In this embodiment, once the door command transmission request 2 for commanding the transmission of the door command is set once, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes until the door command based on the command is transmitted. The door command is not updated, and even when the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 changes while waiting for transmission of the power-on command or the initialization command, the door command is overwritten without being transmitted. Can be prevented.

  Also, in this embodiment, a door command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer, and transmission management becomes complicated when the door command is transmitted with priority over the normal command. There is no end.

  In this embodiment, the door command is stored in the transmission buffer in the timer interrupt process (main) that periodically interrupts and executes the basic process, whereas the normal command is transmitted in the basic process. When storing door commands and normal commands in the same transmission buffer, it is necessary to disable interrupts when storing normal commands in the transmission buffer. If a door command is stored while interrupting while being stored in the transmission buffer, the normal command being processed will be overwritten, and the door command will be partially overwritten after returning. In such a configuration, interrupts are prohibited every time a normal command is stored, causing blurring of reel rotation and medals to be paid out. However, as described above, the door command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer as described above. It is necessary to prohibit interrupts when storing normal commands, even if the normal command is stored in the transmission buffer in the basic processing, and stored in the transmission buffer in the timer interrupt processing (main) executed by interrupt. This eliminates the above problems.

  In this embodiment, the monitoring interval of the door opening detection switch 25 is the monitoring interval of the door opening detection switch 25 until the normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is transmitted after the door command is transmitted. Is set to about 100 ms, which is longer than about 72 ms, so that even when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 continuously changes, the next door command is transmitted after the door command is transmitted. In the meantime, at least one normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer can be transmitted, so that the normal command transmission buffer does not overflow.

  The sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the single BET switch 5, the MAX BET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are operated based on the reception of the operation detection command. Specifically, when the sub CPU 91a receives an operation detection command, if no new operation detection command is received after 100 ms, the detection state of each switch indicated by the received operation detection command is confirmed and detected. If any of the switches has changed from the OFF state to the ON state as compared to the previous fixed detection state, it is determined that the corresponding switch has been operated, and any of the switches is OFF. If the state has changed to the ON state, it is determined that the operation of the corresponding switch has been released.

  For this reason, even when an operation detection command is received and the detection state of any switch has changed, if an operation detection command indicating the same detection state as before the change is received within 100 ms, The operation or release of the operation is not determined.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the detection state of the checkout switch 10, that is, ON / OFF, these switches are in progress of the game. Whether an operation detection command indicating whether the switch is in a valid state or an invalid state is valid for the progress of the game when the switch detection state changes. The sub CPU 91a can identify the operation detected by the main CPU 41a regardless of whether or not the operation is valid, so that one sheet is transmitted. Operation of BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and settlement switch 10 In addition to the timing when it is enabled and the game control progresses, when the operation of these switches is disabled, that is, the performance is executed at a timing not directly related to the control of the game progress. It becomes possible.

  In other words, in order to perform a production operation, a new detection means is not installed, but the operation means is originally installed for advancing the game and detected by the main CPU 41a. It is possible to perform operations for performance even in a disabled state in progress, and the sub CPU 91a can perform performance using the operations of these operation means, so that the timing of the performance can be varied. You can have it.

  In addition, it is possible to specify whether the operation of each switch is valid or invalid from the operation detection command, and the sub CPU 91a operates the switch when receiving the operation detection command. An appropriate effect can be executed depending on whether or not the reception period is valid.

  Further, when transmitting the operation detection command, the main CPU 41a transmits an operation detection command indicating the detection state of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10. However, it is not determined whether or not the switch is operated based on the detection state. The sub CPU 91a determines that the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, and the like based on the detection state indicated by the operation detection command received from the main CPU 41a. Since it is determined whether the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the checkout switch 10 are operated and the operation status of these switches can be grasped based on the determination result, the main CPU 41a Send operation detection command Therefore, it is not necessary to determine whether or not a switch in an invalid period, that is, a switch that is not related to the progress control of the game is operated (e.g., chattering prevention determination), and the control load on the main CPU 41a is reduced. can do.

  Further, the main CPU 41a, when the normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, when transmission of the operation detection command is requested (when the operation detection command transmission request is set), or the door command When transmission and operation detection command transmission are requested at the same time, as a rule, commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer or door command transmission rather than operation detection commands stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer are sent. The door command stored in the trust buffer is preferentially transmitted, and the transmission of the normal command and the door command is not delayed by the transmission of the operation detection command.

  When a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer while waiting for transmission of an operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer (during delay), or when transmission of a door command is requested In this case, the operation detection command during the delay is transmitted with priority, and the delay control is not complicated by interrupting it even though the delay time has already started. .

  Further, in this embodiment, once an operation detection command transmission request for instructing transmission of an operation detection command is set, the detection state of any switch changes until an operation detection command based on the command is transmitted. However, the operation detection command is not updated, and the operation detection command can be prevented from being overwritten without being transmitted.

  In this embodiment, an operation detection command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer and the door command transmission buffer, and the normal command and the door command are transmitted with priority over the operation detection command. In this case, the transmission management does not become complicated.

  In this embodiment, the operation detection command is stored in the transmission buffer in the timer interrupt process (main) that periodically interrupts and executes the basic process, whereas the normal command is transmitted in the basic process. Since it is configured to store in the buffer, if the operation detection command and the normal command are stored in the same transmission buffer, it is necessary to prohibit interrupts when storing the normal command in the transmission buffer (normally If an operation detection command is stored while the command is being stored in the transmission buffer, the normal command being processed will be overwritten, and the operation detection command will be partially overwritten after returning. In such a configuration, interrupts are prohibited every time a normal command is stored, causing reel rotation fluctuations and However, it may affect other controls such as blurring at the time of paying out the command. However, as described above, the operation detection command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer. Even when the normal command is stored in the transmission buffer in the timer interruption process (main) that periodically interrupts and executes the basic process, the normal command is stored in the transmission buffer in the basic process. It is no longer necessary to prohibit interrupts, and the above problems can be solved.

  The sub CPU 91a and the touch panel controller 99 are connected so that data can be transmitted and received by serial communication.

  The sub CPU 91a instructs the touch panel controller 99 to perform a hardware reset at the time of activation, initializes the touch panel controller 99, analyzes the status report transmitted from the touch panel controller 99 upon completion of the initialization, and detects an abnormality. If not, a system-on command is transmitted to activate the touch panel controller 99 system. Accordingly, the touch panel controller 99 shifts to a state in which a touch operation can be detected.

  In addition, when the response to the command transmitted to the touch panel controller 99 is not returned even after a certain period of time, even when the sub CPU 91a is not activated, the sub CPU 91a instructs the hardware reset of the touch panel controller 99 similarly to the activation. The system is supposed to restart.

  The touch panel controller 99 determines that the corresponding beam coordinate is a defective beam when any of the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is blocked for 60 seconds continuously based on the signals from the light receiving devices 57a and 57b. Thereafter, the detection of the touch operation at the beam coordinates determined as the defective beam is invalidated, and the detection of the touch operation is performed only with the validated beam. After that, when the shielding state from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is released, the detection of the touch operation at the invalidated beam coordinates is enabled again.

  As described above, the touch panel controller 99 determines that the beam is defective when any of the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is blocked continuously for 60 seconds, and invalidates the corresponding beam coordinates. If the light receiving devices 57a, 57b and the light emitting devices 56a, 56b are damaged, if a solid object is attached, or if a defective beam is generated due to the object being placed, only the defective beam is invalidated, The touch operation can be detected by an effective beam, so that the touch panel can function normally even if a defective beam occurs. The touch panel can be used even though the touch operation can be detected by a normal beam. It can be prevented from disappearing.

  In this embodiment, the invalid beam coordinates determined to be a defective beam are validated when the shielding state from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is released, and are automatically restored. However, for example, the touch panel controller 99 may be restored upon a hardware reset or the like.

  In addition, the sub CPU 91a transmits a defective beam analysis request command every second. When the touch panel controller 99 receives the defective beam analysis request command, the touch panel controller 99 returns a report indicating the shielded beam and the shielding time among the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b. Then, when the report returned from the touch panel controller 99 indicates that there are two or more continuous beams that have been shielded for 10 seconds or longer, the sub CPU 91a causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display Please display "and notify the user to remove the object on the touch panel.

  Thus, when there are two or more continuous beams that are shielded for a certain period of time among the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b, that is, when there is a possibility that an object is located on the touch panel, Since the notification for prompting the removal is performed, a defective beam due to the presence of these objects can be detected and eliminated at an early stage.

  In addition, since the notification that prompts the removal of the object is performed at an earlier stage than the time until the beam coordinates associated with the defective beam are invalidated, the cause of the defective beam can be removed before the beam coordinates are invalidated. It becomes possible.

  It should be noted that the sub CPU 91a notifies the user that the object is to be removed, and then returns a report indicating that there are no two or more consecutive beams that are shielded for 10 seconds or more, that is, the object. Is removed and the defective beam is eliminated, or when a certain time (30 seconds) has elapsed, that is, when an object is left on or the light receiving devices 57a and 57b and the light emitting devices 56a and 56b are damaged. In this case, the notification is stopped.

  The effect control board 90 of the present embodiment can perform an operation test of each part mounted on the effect control board 90 by connecting a command simulator (test game control board) before shipment.

  In the operation test, an inspection command specifying a component to be operated by the command simulator and its operation mode is transmitted.

  The slot machine 1 of this embodiment is equipped with LED, lamp, cold-cathode tube and other electrical components, a speaker, a liquid crystal display 51, and a touch panel controlled by the sub-control unit 91. An output port and its output port It is possible to inspect the operation of the designated part by designating the part corresponding to 1 and its operation mode by the inspection command. The inspection command is composed of 2 bytes. The output port is designated by the first byte, and the component to be operated and the operation mode are designated by the second byte.

  In the inspection command that inspects the operation of the lighting component, you can specify lighting and extinguishing as the operation mode, and if the lighting component can turn on multiple colors, you can also specify the lighting color It is.

  In the inspection command to inspect the operation of the speaker, as the operation mode, the output from both left and right only, the type of sound to be output, and the ROM check of the sound ROM (ROM that stores sound data output from the speaker) Can be specified.

  In the inspection command for inspecting the operation of the liquid crystal display 51, the operation mode includes color bar display, red display, green display, blue display, white display, black display, electrostatic test screen display, CGROM (liquid crystal display 51 ROM check of image data (CG data to be displayed on CG), display area check of liquid crystal display 51, display of image data A to D stored in CGROM, and check of VRAM. Is possible.

  In the inspection command for inspecting the operation of the touch panel, it is possible to specify a defective beam check of the touch panel and an operation check of the touch panel as operation modes. When a touch panel defect check is designated, the voice ROM and CGROM ROM checks are also designated at the same time.

  As another inspection command, there is an inspection command for confirming the backup of the bonus medium effect. In this inspection command, the display of the bonus medium screen, the operation of the electrical components in the bonus, and the BGM output in the bonus are designated.

  In one inspection command, it is possible to specify only one output port, components corresponding to the output port, and operation modes, and when different components of the output port are operated simultaneously and inspected, Send inspection commands with specified ports continuously. For this reason, it is necessary to transmit 40 inspection commands continuously even if only the test for operating all the electrical parts is performed, and the operation of parts other than the electrical parts is also tested at the same time. In some cases, it is necessary to continuously transmit a maximum of 128 inspection commands according to the combination.

  Note that in the command simulator, an inspection command for designating the operation of a plurality of illumination parts, an examination command for designating the operation of the illumination parts, an inspection command for designating the operation of the speaker, and an inspection command for designating the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 The inspection command for designating the operation of the speaker and the inspection command for designating the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 can be transmitted simultaneously, but the liquid crystal display 51 different from the inspection command for designating the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 can be transmitted. It is not possible to simultaneously transmit operation commands that specify operations that cannot be performed simultaneously, such as inspection commands that specify the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 and inspection commands that specify the operation of the touch panel. It has become.

  As described above, if an operation associated with a normal game is being performed, an unprocessed command stored in the reception buffer is the next command even when commands are continuously transmitted from the main CPU 41a. Since it is read out by the timer interrupt process (sub) before reception, a plurality of unprocessed commands are not stored in the reception buffer. Since there is a possibility of transmission, an area capable of storing 128 commands is provided in the reception buffer of the RAM 91c.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub CPU 91a receives it from the reception buffer at the earliest stage. The read command is read out, and it is determined whether or not the read command is an inspection command. As a result, when the read command is an inspection command, the component specified by the inspection command and its operation mode are specified, and the specified component is operated in the specified operation mode. As a result, the operation status based on the inspection command transmitted from the command simulator can be confirmed from the outside.

  When the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the electrical component, the sub CPU 91a identifies the electrical component specified by the inspection command and its operation mode such as lighting, extinction, and lighting color, and designates the corresponding electrical component. The operation is performed in the mode described above.

  When the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the speaker, the operation designated by the inspection command such as output from both the left only, the right only from both the left and right, the type of sound to be output, and the ROM check of the audio ROM The mode is specified, and the speaker is operated in the specified operation mode. In particular, when the ROM check of the voice ROM is designated, the confirmation data stored in the voice ROM is compared with the stored data stored in the ROM 91b, and the result of whether or not they match is determined. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the liquid crystal display 51, the display of the color bar, red display, green display, blue display, white display, black display, and electrostatic test screen is displayed. The operation mode specified by the inspection command such as the CGROM ROM check, the display area check of the liquid crystal display 51, the display of the image data A to D stored in the CGROM, the VRAM check is specified, and the liquid crystal display 51 is specified. It operates in the mode of operation. In particular, when the ROM check of the CGROM is designated, the confirmation data stored in the CGROM is compared with the stored data stored in the ROM 91b as in the case of the ROM check of the audio ROM. The result of whether or not to do so is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the display area check of the liquid crystal display 51 is designated, an image showing the displayable area is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the VRAM check is designated, the VRAM is expanded in the memory area and an image for VRAM check is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the touch panel, the sub CPU 91a specifies an operation mode specified by the inspection command such as a check for a defective beam on the touch panel, an operation check on the touch panel, and the touch panel and the liquid crystal display 51. Operate in the specified operation mode. In particular, when a check for a defective beam on the touch panel is designated, a defective beam analysis request command is transmitted to the touch panel controller 99, and whether there is a beam that is blocked for 60 seconds or more based on the returned report. If there is a beam that is shielded for 60 seconds or longer, a red line is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in correspondence with the shielded beam. In addition, when the check of the defective beam of the touch panel is designated, the voice ROM and the CGROM are also checked. In addition, there are two types of touch panel operation checks. When operation check 1 is specified, the touch panel is fully activated, a ticker “Please touch” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a touch operation is detected. The reception of a new command is prohibited until it is done. When the operation check 2 is designated, the entire touch panel is enabled, and a 64 divided screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the color of the frame where the touch operation is detected is changed. Also in this case, reception of a new command is prohibited until a touch operation is detected.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a receives the inspection command for inspecting the backup of the bonus medium effect, the sub CPU 91a specifies the part and operation mode specified by the inspection command, and the operation in which the liquid crystal display 51, the speaker, and the electrical decoration part are specified. Operate in a manner.

  As described above, the sub CPU 91a identifies the component specified by the inspection command and its operation mode based on the reception of the inspection command, and operates the identified component in the specified operation mode. The operation status based on the inspection command transmitted from the simulator can be confirmed from the outside.

  In general, the effect control means has the same number of reception buffers as the transmission buffers of the game control means, and the number of transmission buffers and the number of reception buffers are such that there is no overflow in the case of a normal game. Therefore, as long as the game is played normally, more commands than the reception buffer are not transmitted continuously, and the command transmitted from the game control means overflows. There is no. However, in the operation test for inspecting whether or not the production control means operates normally during development or before shipment as described above, a large number of commands are connected by connecting the test game control means to the production control means. It is possible to increase the efficiency of the operation test by continuously transmitting the message, but if the number of reception buffers is the same as the number of transmission buffers as described above, a large number of commands are transmitted during the operation test. There is a risk that the reception buffer overflows and the operation test cannot be performed accurately. For this reason, it is necessary to increase the number of commands or transmission intervals that are continuously transmitted during the operation test, and as a result, there arises a problem that the efficiency of the operation test cannot be sufficiently increased.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the command that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 is stored in the reception buffer that stores the command received by the sub control unit 91 from the main control unit 41. A storage area capable of storing a larger number of commands than the command storage area of the command transmission buffer is provided. Accordingly, when an operation test board such as a command simulator is connected to the effect control board 90 and an operation test is performed, the number of inspection commands that can be transmitted at one time and the transmission interval can be transmitted even when the inspection commands are continuously transmitted. However, the number of storage areas of the normal command transmission buffer provided in the main control unit 41, that is, the number of storage areas allocated as many as possible so as not to overflow assuming a normal game (16 commands in this embodiment) The number of test commands can be continuously transmitted up to the limit of the receiving buffer storage area (128 commands in this embodiment) without being limited according to the efficiency of the operation test. Can be effectively increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, for each inspection command, a plurality of lighting parts, liquid crystal display 51, touch panel and other effect parts can be individually designated and an operation test can be performed. By transmitting an inspection command for designating each production component such as a certain electrical decoration component, liquid crystal display 51, and touch panel, it is possible to accurately inspect whether or not each production component operates normally.

  In the present embodiment, when an operation test is performed in the slot machine 1, it is possible to specify only one output port, a production component corresponding to the output port, and an operation mode thereof with one inspection command. Therefore, a storage area that can store a larger number of commands based on the number of output ports is provided in the storage area of the reception buffer, and operation tests of all the production parts are performed collectively. In this case, even when the inspection commands corresponding to the respective output ports are continuously transmitted, the reception buffer does not overflow, so that the operation test can be performed more efficiently.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to specify only one output port, a production component corresponding to the output port and its operation mode with one inspection command, but with one inspection command, It may be possible to specify only one performance component and its operation correspondence. In this case, by providing a storage area in the reception buffer that can store more commands than the number of performance components, When performing production component operation tests in a batch, even if inspection commands corresponding to each production component are sent continuously, the reception buffer does not overflow, so the operation test is more efficient. It can be performed.

  In the gaming machine in which the production control means controls the production according to the operation of the production operation means such as a touch panel as in the present embodiment, it is necessary to inspect the detection status of the operation of the production operation means. If the next inspection command is mistakenly transmitted before the operation is detected, the next inspection command is received without waiting for the detection of the operation of the operation means for production, and the next operation test is performed. There is a problem that the detection of the operation detection status of the operation means for production cannot be normally performed.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91a according to the present embodiment receives the inspection command designating the touch panel operation check and performs the touch panel operation check, the sub CPU 91a performs the command reception interrupt process until the touch operation is detected. During this period, new commands are not received, and even if a new command is transmitted during this period, the new command is not detected until the touch operation is detected and the operation check is completed. It is not received and processing based on the command is not performed. For this reason, even when the inspection command is erroneously transmitted without waiting for the completion of the operation check of the touch panel, the operation check inspection of the touch panel can be normally performed.

  The sub CPU 91a not only prohibits command reception interrupt processing but also stores it in the reception buffer until a touch operation is detected after receiving an inspection command designating an operation check of the touch panel. Even if the command is already received and the received command is stored in the reception buffer, the touch operation is detected and the operation check is completed. The processing based on the command stored in the reception buffer is not performed. For this reason, even when another inspection command is transmitted in succession to the inspection command designating the touch panel operation check, the touch panel operation check inspection can be performed normally.

  In this embodiment, the touch panel is applied as the production operation means. However, production operation means other than the touch panel, such as buttons and dials, may be applied, and operation checks other than the production operation means other than the touch panel may be performed. Even in the case of performing the operation check, even if the inspection command is erroneously transmitted without waiting for the completion of the operation check by prohibiting the reception of the command until the operation of the production operation means is detected in the same manner as described above. The inspection can be performed normally, and the command stored in the reception buffer is not read out until the operation of the production operation means is detected, so that another inspection command specifying the operation check is continuously performed. Even when the inspection command is transmitted, the operation check can be normally performed.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined as described above, and the prescribed number of bets that are determined according to the gaming state is set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In this embodiment, as will be described later, as a gaming state, a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB), a normal gaming state, RT (1) (replay time (1)), RT (2) (replay time (2) ), RT (3) (replay time (3)), and RT (4) (replay time (4)). Among these, in RB, 2 is defined as the prescribed number of bets, and other game states In this case, 3 is defined as the prescribed number of bets. Therefore, if the gaming state is RB, the game can be started when 2 is set as the bet number, and if the bet number is set at 3 in other game states, the game is started. It becomes possible to make it. In this embodiment, all the pay lines L1 to L5 are activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set, and 2 is set as the bet number in RB. All winning lines L1 to L5 are activated at the time of being awarded, and all winning lines L1 to L5 are activated at the time when 3 is set as the number of bets in a gaming state other than RB. .

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always enabled. The activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition of the game state. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

  Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the winning flag for a special role is won, even if the combination of characters allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  As the role in this slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 15, the big bonuses (1) to (3) (hereinafter referred to as the big bonuses (1) to (3) are designated as BB (1) to (3). Yes), a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as a regular bonus RB) is defined as one small role, watermelon, cherry, and bell are defined as replay roles (1) to (3).

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “white cherry” is derived on any of the winning lines for the right reel in any gaming state, and one medal is paid out in any gaming state. In addition, when the symbol of “white cherry” stops at the upper or lower stage of the right reel, the combination of cherries is aligned on the two winning lines of the winning lines L2, L5 or the winning lines L3, L4. Since winning a cherry on the winning line, two medals will be paid out.

  A watermelon is awarded when a combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR” is placed on any of the winning lines in any game state. In the gaming state other than RB, 12 medals are paid out. One wins when a combination of “Bell-Net 7-Net 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and one medal is paid out in any gaming state. The bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, 15 medals are paid out in the RB, and 10 in the gaming state other than the RB. A medal is paid out.

  Replay (1) is a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “BAR-Replay-Replay”, or “Black 7-Replay-Replay” in any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB. A prize is awarded when one of these combinations is available. Replay (2) is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-replay-replay” is arranged on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB. Replay (3) is awarded when a combination of “black cherry-replay-replay” is arranged on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB. When replays (1) to (3) win, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started again without setting the number of bets, so 3 corresponding to the number of bets that need not be set in the next game. This is essentially the same as a medal being paid out.

  RB is awarded when a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB, and the gaming state shifts to RB. The RB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over other gaming states by increasing the winning probability of the small role, particularly the bell, and when the 12 games are digested after the RB starts, or an 8-game winning ( When the type of a combination is allowed), it ends either whichever comes first.

  BB (1) is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB. BB (2) wins when a combination of “network 7-network 7-network 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB. BB (3) wins when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB.

  If any one of BB (1), BB (2), and BB (3) wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and simultaneously shifts to RB. When RB ends, BB ends. If not, the process proceeds to RB again, and is controlled to RB repeatedly until BB ends. That is, during BB, it is always controlled to RB. Then, BB (1) or BB (2) ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 465, and BB (3) is paid out to the player in the BB. The process ends when the total number of medals exceeds 300. At the end of the BB, the RB is also ended regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, as will be described later, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired. Then, for each combination of combination and combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the acquired internal lottery random number, and the gaming state, the bet number and the set value as shown in FIGS. It is performed according to the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations determined in accordance with. In this embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values, a small combination and a special combination, or a replay combination and a special combination, each of which is selected by a special combination, a small combination, and a replay combination. The range of decision values to be won by overlapping, the range of decision values to be won by overlapping multiple types of small roles, and the range of decision values to be won by overlapping multiple types of re-game players are specified. Thus, winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and multiple types of winning combinations may be won simultaneously in one game. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are exclusively drawn.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, RT (1), RT (2), RT (3), or RT (4). Or combinations of combinations that are the targets of the internal lottery are different depending on whether they are RBs. Furthermore, in the normal gaming state where the gaming state is RT (4), the combination of the combination and combination that is the subject of the internal lottery varies depending on whether or not the special combination is being carried over.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RT (1) and no special role is carried over, BB (1), BB (1) + Replay (1), BB (1) +1, BB ( 1) + Watermelon, BB (1) + Watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (1) + Cherry, BB (1) + Bell, BB (2), BB (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay ( 2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (1), BB (2) + 1 sheet, BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (2) + Cherry, BB (2) + Bell, BB (3), BB (3) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (2) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (3) + Replay (1), BB (3) +1, BB (3) + watermelon, BB (3) + watermelon +1, BB (3 + Cherry, BB (3) + Bell, RB, RB + Replay (1), RB + 1, RB + Watermelon, RB + Watermelon +1, RB + Cherry, RB + Bell, Replay (1), Replay (2) + Replay (1), Replay (3) + replay (1), watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and any special role is carried over, replay (1), replay (2) + replay (1), replay (3) + replay (1), one piece, Watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, cherry, bell are read out in order as an internal lottery target role.

  When the gaming state is RT (2), BB (1), BB (1) + Replay (1), BB (1) +1, BB (1) + Watermelon, BB (1) + Watermelon + 1, BB (1 ) + Cherry, BB (1) + Bell, BB (2), BB (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (1), BB (2) +1, BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Watermelon +1, BB (2) + Cherry, BB (2) + Bell, BB (3), BB ( 3) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (2) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (3) + Replay (1), BB (3) +1, BB (3) + Watermelon, BB (3) + watermelon +1 sheet, BB (3) + cherry, BB (3) + bell, RB, RB + replay (1), RB 1 sheet, RB + Watermelon, RB + Watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + Cherry, RB + Bell, Replay (1), Replay (3) + Replay (1), Watermelon, Watermelon + 1 sheet, Cherry, Bell are read in order as the target for internal lottery It is.

  When the gaming state is RT (3), BB (1), BB (1) + Replay (1), BB (1) +1, BB (1) + Watermelon, BB (1) + Watermelon + 1, BB (1 ) + Cherry, BB (1) + Bell, BB (2), BB (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (1), BB (2) +1, BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Watermelon +1, BB (2) + Cherry, BB (2) + Bell, BB (3), BB ( 3) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (2) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (3) + Replay (1), BB (3) +1, BB (3) + Watermelon, BB (3) + watermelon +1 sheet, BB (3) + cherry, BB (3) + bell, RB, RB + replay (1), RB One, RB + Watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + Cherry, RB + bell, replay (1), watermelon, +1 sheets watermelon, cherry, bell is read out in the order as the target role of internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT (4) and no special role is carried over, BB (1), BB (1) + Replay (1), BB (1) +1, BB (1) + watermelon , BB (1) + Watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (1) + Cherry, BB (1) + Bell, BB (2), BB (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (1), BB (2) + 1 sheet, BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (2) + Cherry, BB (2) + Bell, BB (3), BB (3) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (2) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (3) + Replay (1) , BB (3) + 1 sheet, BB (3) + watermelon, BB (3) + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (3) + cherry, BB 3) + Bell, RB, RB + Replay (1), RB + 1, RB + Watermelon, RB + Watermelon + 1, RB + Cherry, RB + Bell, Replay (1), Watermelon, Watermelon + 1, Cherry, Bell Are read in order.

  When the gaming state is RT (4) and any special role is carried over, replay (1), replay (2) + replay (1), replay (3) + replay (1), 1 piece , Watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, cherry, bell are read out in order as an internal lottery target role.

  When the gaming state is RB, one sheet, watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the combination or combination of roles that are the targets of the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined according to the current gaming state and set value are sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and the addition result overflows It is determined that the winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won. For this reason, a winning combination or a combination of winning combinations is won with a probability (determination value number / 65536) according to the size of the determination value number shown in FIGS. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, if the normal gaming state, no special role carryover, and the set value is 1, 2 is determined as the number of determination values corresponding to BB (1). The winning probability of (1) is 2/65536.

  If a winning combination of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combination or combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. In addition, when a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role winning indicating that the general role is won Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

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

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

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Note that even if the winning status of the combination is different, the same control is applied (for example, the same in BB (1) + replay (1) winning and BB (2) + replay (1) winning) The same address is stored as the index data, and in such a case, the stop control table is created by referring to the same table creation data. Become.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table that indicates the number of sliding symbols according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of the system. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reel are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and 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. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3). Sliding frame when an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at a timing (a timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each region number). It is a table with each number 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 state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of 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. The stop control table of each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop operation position area is determined based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number is specified, the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames 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 perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting the 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 this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are simultaneously won, such as when a special role and a small role are simultaneously won (BB (1 ) + Cherry, BB (1) + Bell, etc.), the number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning small role is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames in the winning line, and the winning small role is won For stop operation positions that cannot be drawn into the line in the range of up to 4 frames, a stop control table is created in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the winning special role is drawn into the winning line in the range of 4 frames, The reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, A control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within a 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  In this example, when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are simultaneously elected, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the selected special role is given priority over the selected special role, the special role is controlled on the winning line only when the small role cannot be withdrawn. When winning simultaneously, priority is given to the control for aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and the control for aligning the small role on the winning line may be performed only when the special role cannot be drawn.

  When a special role and a re-playing role are won at the same time, such as when a re-playing role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a re-playing role are won simultaneously (BB ( 1) + Replay (1), etc.), 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. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. 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. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  When multiple types of re-playing players are elected at the same time (Replay (2) + Replay (1), Replay (3) + Replay (1) (the same applies when winning a special role)) Control is performed so that the replaying players having high priority among the selected replaying games are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In this embodiment, replay (2) (3) has a higher priority than replay (1), and control for aligning replay (2) (3) on the winning line is given priority over replay (1). Only when the replays (2) and (3) cannot be withdrawn, the replay (1) can be won.

  In this embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the main CPU 41a continues to rotate the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. On the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R 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 switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In this embodiment, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. However, the rotation of the reel is started. When a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. May be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  In the conventional slot machine, the reel stop control pattern used when the small combination is selected independently and the reel stop control pattern used when the small combination and special combination are simultaneously selected are different from each other. Although the winning of the special role can be determined accordingly, it did not suggest any information other than the winning of the special role depending on the stop mode of the reel. In addition, in the conventional slot machine, since the stop mode at the time of winning a small role alone is different from the stop mode at the time of simultaneous winning of a small role and a special role, is the special role won according to the stop mode? If the player is able to determine whether or not he / she has not won the special role, there is a problem that the expectation is lost.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, watermelon, BB (1) + watermelon, BB (2) + watermelon, BB (3) + watermelon, RB + watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (1) + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (2) + Watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (3) + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet are selected, and the combination of "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" or "Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR" can be drawn into the winning line When a stop operation is performed at a possible stop operation position, control is performed to align the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” in the winning line, but the watermelon, BB (1) If + watermelon, BB (2) + watermelon, BB (3) + watermelon, RB + watermelon is selected, the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" or "watermelon Among the stop operation positions where the combination of “Car-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR” is assigned to the winning lines L1, L2, L3. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position that can be aligned only to any of the winning lines L1 to L5, or a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon” -Control to align the combination of "watermelon-BAR" to the winning lines L1, L2, L3, and align the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" or the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-BAR" only to the winning lines L4, L5 The stop operation cannot be performed at the stop operation position that cannot be aligned with the pay lines L1, L2, and L3. Only when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” is aligned with the winning lines L4, L5, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (1) + watermelon +1, BB (2) + watermelon +1, BB (3) + watermelon +1, RB + watermelon +1, or "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" combination or "watermelon-watermelon-" Among the stop operation positions where the combination of “BAR” can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be aligned only to the winning lines L4 and L5. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position that can be aligned with any of the possible stop operation positions and winning lines L1 to L5, -"Watermelon-Watermelon" combination or "Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR" combination is controlled to match the winning lines L4 and L5, and "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" combination or "Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR" combination Can be aligned only to the winning lines L1, L2, and L3, and only when a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position that cannot be aligned with the winning lines L4 and L5, Control for aligning the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” to the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 is performed.

  That is, watermelon, BB (1) + watermelon, BB (2) + watermelon, BB (3) + watermelon, RB + watermelon are selected, and the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" or "watermelon-watermelon-BAR" When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” is selected, the winning line L4, L5 Priority is given to the winning lines L1, L2, and L3, and watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (1) + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (2) + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (3) + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + One watermelon is selected and the combination of "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" or "Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR" is drawn into the winning line. When a stop operation is performed at a possible stop operation position, the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” is placed on the winning lines L4, L5 rather than the winning lines L1, L2, L3. Priority control is performed.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25A, when watermelon, BB + watermelon (BB (1) + watermelon, BB (2) + watermelon, BB (3) + watermelon), RB + watermelon are elected , "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" combination or "Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR" combination is highly likely to be on the winning line L1, L2, L3, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet (BB (1) + If watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (2) + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (3) + watermelon + 1 sheet), RB + watermelon + 1 sheet is selected, "Watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" combination, or "watermelon- There is a high possibility that the combination of “Watermelon-BAR” is aligned with the winning lines L4 and L5. That is, when a watermelon wins when watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon is elected, and when a watermelon wins when watermelon + 1, BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon + 1 is elected The winning line where the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination or the “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” combination is easy to match is different.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 (a) and (b)-(1), in the internal lottery, watermelon, BB + watermelon (BB (1) + watermelon, BB (2) + watermelon, BB (3) + Watermelon), RB + watermelon winning probability combined value (A + C + E) BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon winning probability combined value (A + C) than the ratio of watermelon +1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet (BB (1) + watermelon +1 + BB (2) + watermelon + 1 + BB (3) + watermelon + 1), RB + watermelon + 1 winning probability (B + D + F) BB + watermelon + 1 + RB + watermelon + 1 winning probability The lottery of watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet is performed with the probability that the ratio of the sum (B + D) will be high.

  As a result, BB (1) to (3) or RB, that is, the special role is more effective when the watermelon and one of the watermelons are elected at the same time than when the watermelon is elected alone. Since the winning percentage will increase, the winning line with the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR” is the winning lines L1, L2, L3, Depending on whether the winning line is L4 or L5, the player's expectation for winning the special role can be changed.

  Furthermore, even if the winning line including the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” is the winning line L1, L2, L3, or the winning line L4, L5. It is suggested that the special role may have been won in both cases, but whether the special role is won from the winning line that has the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR” It is impossible to determine whether or not a combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" or "watermelon-watermelon-BAR" combination is in any winning line. The player's expectation for this will not be lost.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B- (2), the winning probability of BB + watermelon occupying the combined value (A + C) of winning probability of BB + watermelon and RB + watermelon in the internal lottery. With the probability that the ratio of the combined value (B) of the winning probability of BB + watermelon + 1 in the combined value (B + D) of the winning probability of BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet becomes higher than the ratio of the combined value (A) A lottery of BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, and RB + watermelon + 1 sheet is performed.

  Thus, more medal than BB (1) to (3), that is, RB, when watermelon and one piece are won at the same time than when watermelon and one piece are won alone. Since the percentage of winning the special roles that can be expected to win will increase, the winning line with the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR” will be the winning line. It is possible to give a change to the player's expectation for winning a BB having a higher advantage of BB and RB depending on whether it is L1, L2, L3 or the winning lines L4, L5.

  Furthermore, it is impossible to determine whether the BB is winning or the RB is winning from the winning line with the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR”. Yes, regardless of the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR” in any winning line, the player's winning of the BB with higher advantage among BB and RB Expectation is not lost.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B- (3), in the internal lottery, watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 when the set value is 1 to 3. Set value is 4 than the ratio of the sum of winning probabilities (B1 + D1 + F1) of watermelon + 1, BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon + 1 in the sum of winning probabilities (A1 + B1 + C1 + D1 + E1 + F1) of RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 Watermelon + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + RB + watermelon + 1 sheet Watermelon with the probability that the ratio of the winning probability (B2 + D2 + F2) will be high +1 Like squid, BB + Watermelon, BB + +1 Like watermelon, RB + watermelon, are doing the RB + watermelon + 1 piece of lottery.

  As a result, the setting values 4 to 6, that is, the settings 1 to 3 are set when the watermelon and one of the watermelons are elected at the same time than when the watermelon is elected alone. Since the percentage of setting values that are more advantageous to the player than the case where it is set will increase, the winning combination with a combination of "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" or "Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR" Whether the set value is advantageous to the player can be estimated based on whether the line is a winning line L1, L2, or L3 or a winning line L4 or L5.

  Furthermore, whether the setting 1 to 3 is set as the set value from the winning line including the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR”, or is the setting 4-6 set? , And it is impossible to determine the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” in any winning line. The player's expectation that the high settings 4 to 6 are set is not impaired.

  In this embodiment, the lottery of watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet is performed in the internal lottery, but BB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon, If only RB + watermelon + 1 sheet is selected as a lottery object, when watermelon and watermelon + 1 sheet are won, it may always be won simultaneously with BB or RB.

  Further, in this embodiment, watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet and BB, RB are both won simultaneously, but only one of watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, and BB, RB may be won simultaneously.

  Also, in this embodiment, watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon are selected, and the stop that can draw the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” into the winning line When a stop operation is performed at the operation position, the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” is easy to align with the winning lines L1, L2, L3, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 Sheets, RB + watermelon + 1 was selected, and a stop operation was performed at a stop operation position where a combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" or "watermelon-watermelon-BAR" could be drawn into the winning line The combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” It is easy to line up with the prize lines L4 and L5, but it is easy to line up depending on whether watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon is won, watermelon + 1, BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon + 1 For example, the configuration may be such that a specific winning line is easily aligned in one case and a winning line different from the specific winning line is easily aligned in the other case.

  Also, in this embodiment, watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon are selected, and the stop that can draw the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” into the winning line When the stop operation is performed at the operation position, the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” is set to the winning lines L1, L2, L3 at a higher rate than the winning lines L4, L5. Aligned control, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet are selected, and the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" or "watermelon-watermelon-BAR" is drawn into the winning line When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the Control is made so that the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” matches the winning lines L4, L5 at a higher rate than the winning lines L1, L2, L3, but watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon are selected When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” Or the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR” is adjusted to only the winning lines L1, L2, L3, and watermelon + 1, BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon + 1 are selected. "Watermelon-Watermelon" combination or "Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR" combination can be drawn into the winning line When the stop operation is performed at the active stop operation position, the control of aligning the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” only to the winning lines L4 and L5 may be performed. good.

  Further, in this embodiment, the ratio of the sum of the winning probabilities of BB + watermelon and RB + watermelon to the sum of the winning probabilities of watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon in the internal lottery, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + Watermelon, BB + Watermelon, RB + Watermelon, Watermelon + 1, BB + Watermelon + 1, with the ratio of the sum of the winning probability of BB + Watermelon + 1, RB + Watermelon + 1 in the combined value of the winning probability of Watermelon + 1 Lottery, RB + watermelon + 1 lottery, watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon are selected, and the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" or "watermelon-watermelon-BAR" is drawn into the winning line When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the water can be removed, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon When one is selected and a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line, By controlling the winning lines to be preferentially arranged, the player who wins the special role depends on the difference in the winning line with the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR”. However, in the internal lottery, BB + watermelon +1, RB + watermelon + 1 occupying the combined value of the winning probability of watermelon, BB + watermelon +1, RB + watermelon +1 BB + watermelon occupying the ratio of winning probability combined value and watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon winning probability RB + watermelon winning probability is the ratio of the combined value and the watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet lottery, watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, When RB + watermelon + 1 is selected and a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line , Watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon won, stop at the stop operation position that can draw the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" or "watermelon-watermelon-BAR" into the winning line By controlling the winning line to be preferentially aligned between when the operation is performed and "watermelon-watermelon-" The player's expectation for winning the special role may be changed depending on a winning line including a combination of “watermelon” or a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR”.

  Also, in the internal lottery, the ratio of the sum of the winning probabilities of BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 for the sum of winning probabilities for watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1, and watermelon + 1, BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon BB + watermelon +1 sheet, RB + watermelon winning probability combined ratio in the combined value of the winning probability of watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon, watermelon +1 sheet, BB + watermelon +1 sheet, RB + watermelon +1 sheet A lottery of watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 is selected, and it is possible to draw a combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" or "watermelon-watermelon-BAR" into the winning line When stop operation is performed at the stop operation position, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon won A winning line that is preferentially aligned when a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line. By controlling so that the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” combination is different, the player's expectation for winning the special role is changed. You may make it have.

  Also, in the internal lottery, the ratio of the combined value of winning probability of BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon to the combined value of winning probability of watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon, and watermelon + 1, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet winning probability combined ratio in the combined value of winning probability of watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 The watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 and RB + watermelon are selected, and it is possible to draw the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” into the winning line. When stop operation is performed at the stop operation position, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet will be won A winning line that is preferentially aligned when a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line. By controlling so that the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” combination is different, the player's expectation for winning the special role is changed. You may make it have.

  Further, in this embodiment, the ratio of the sum of the winning probabilities of BB + watermelon to the sum of the winning probabilities of BB + watermelon and RB + watermelon in the internal lottery, and the sum of the winning probabilities of BB + watermelon + 1 and RB + watermelon + 1. BB + watermelon + 1 sheet winning probability of the sum of the winning probability will be different with the probability of BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon will win If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon +1 is selected, "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" combination or "Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR" combination By controlling so that the winning line to be preferentially aligned is different when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the game can be drawn into the winning line, or the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “ Due to the difference in the winning line with the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR”, it is possible to give a change to the player's expectation for winning the BB with higher advantage among BB and RB, In the internal lottery, the ratio of the combined probability of winning probability of BB + watermelon + 1 in the combined probability of winning probability of BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon, and BB + watermelon in the combined value of winning probability of BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon, BB + watermelon +1 sheet, RB + watermelon +1 sheet at a probability that the ratio of the winning probability combined value is different A lottery is held and BB + watermelon + 1 and RB + watermelon are selected. At the stop operation position where the combination of "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" or "Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR" can be drawn into the winning line BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 is selected when the stop operation is performed, and it is possible to draw the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" or "watermelon-watermelon-BAR" into the winning line By controlling so that the winning line to be preferentially aligned differs between when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position, the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” is aligned. Depending on the difference in the winning line, the player's expectation for winning BB, which has higher advantage among BB and RB, is changed. It may be possible to have a change.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the internal lottery, the watermelon occupying the combined value of the winning probabilities of the watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet when the set value is 1 to 3. +1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet, the watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon when the set value is 4-6 Watermelon + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + BB + watermelon + 1 sheet , RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 lottery, watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon are won, "watermelon-watermelon When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where a combination of “watermelon” or a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line is given priority. By controlling so that the winning line to be aligned is different, the setting value is advantageous to the player due to the difference in the winning line with the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR”. It is possible to infer whether or not the value is 1 to 3 in the internal lottery. Watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet, the set value is 4 than the ratio of the combined value of the winning probability of watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon The ratio of the combined value of the winning probability of watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon in the combined value of the winning probability of watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet in the case of ~ 6 Watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet will be drawn at a higher probability, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet will be won, Pull the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR” to the winning line. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where it can be inserted, a watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon is selected, and a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” By controlling so that the winning line to be preferentially aligned differs between when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the combination can be drawn into the winning line, or the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”, or “ It may be possible to infer whether or not the set value is a set value advantageous to the player based on a difference in the winning line including the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR”.

  In addition, when the set value is 1 to 3 or the set value is 4 to 6, the winning probability of watermelon, watermelon + 1, BB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 Watermelon + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon, BB + watermelon, BB + when the set value is 1 to 3 or the set value is 4 to 6 Watermelon + 1 watermelon, RB + watermelon + RB + watermelon + 1 watermelon + 1 share, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon winning probability combined ratio of watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon , BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet lottery, watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet won If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line, and watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon, When RB + watermelon is selected and a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line. By controlling the winning lines to be preferentially aligned, the set value is advantageous to the player due to the difference in the winning line with the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR”. It may be possible to infer whether the set value is correct.

  In addition, when the set value is 1 to 3 or the set value is 4 to 6, the winning probability of watermelon, watermelon + 1, BB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 Watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon when the setting value is 1 to 3 or the setting value is 4 to 6 than the ratio of the combined value of winning probability of occupying watermelon + 1, BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 Sheet, BB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet lottery, watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line, and one watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon are selected, and the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line. By controlling so that the winning line to be preferentially aligned differs from the case where it is, the set value depends on the winning line where the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination or the “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” combination is aligned. It may be possible to infer whether or not is a setting value advantageous to the player.

  In addition, when the set value is 1 to 3 or the set value is 4 to 6, the winning probability of watermelon, watermelon + 1, BB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 Watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon when the set value is 1 to 3 or the set value is 4 to 6 rather than the ratio of the combined value of winning probability of occupying watermelon + 1, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet , BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 Sheet, BB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet lottery, watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line, and one watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon are selected, and the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line. By controlling so that the winning line to be preferentially aligned differs from the case where it is, the set value depends on the winning line where the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination or the “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” combination is aligned. It may be possible to infer whether or not is a setting value advantageous to the player.

  Also, in this embodiment, regardless of whether the BB is won or not, the set value depends on the winning line with the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR”. Whether or not the set value is advantageous to the player can be estimated, but in the internal lottery, when the set value is 1 to 3, BB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon, RB + BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon in the case where the set value is 4 to 6 than the ratio of the combined value of the winning probability of BB + watermelon + 1 sheet in the combined value of the winning probability of watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon, The probability that the ratio of the combined value of the winning probability of BB + watermelon + 1 and RB + watermelon + 1 in the combined value of the winning probability of RB + watermelon + 1 is high is BB + The ratio of winning probability of watermelon + 1 to the combined value of winning probability of watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet when lottery of squid, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet is set and the set value is 1-3 And when the set value is 4-6, the ratio of the watermelon + 1 winning probability to the combined value of the watermelon + watermelon + 1 winning probability is the same probability that the watermelon + watermelon + 1 lottery , Watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon are selected and the stop operation is possible at the stop operation position where the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line. If made, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet won, and the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon", or Control may be made so that the winning line to be preferentially aligned differs from when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” can be drawn into the winning line. If the BB or RB is elected at the same time, the set value may vary depending on the winning line that includes the “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” combination or the “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR” combination. It can be estimated whether or not the set value is advantageous to the player.

  Also, in this embodiment, a winning line in which the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” is easy to match in the case of setting values 1 to 3 and 4 to 6 is set. Are different, but a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon” with at least one setting value and at least one other setting value among a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages It is sufficient if the winning lines for which the combination of “-BAR” is easy to match are different.

  Further, in this embodiment, when BB or RB is elected, among the winning lines L1 to L5, BB and RB having higher advantage are elected and set 1 to 1 When the higher advantageous settings 4 to 6 of 6 are set, the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination or the “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” combination is easily placed on the winning lines L4, L5. By making the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR” easy, there is a high possibility that BB or RB is winning, and BB with higher advantage than RB is winning. It suggests that there is a high possibility that a set value with a high advantage and a high advantage is set, and the watermelon is in an advantageous state when winning a prize. It is preferable that the player's expectation for the player can be sharpened. However, when the BB or RB is elected, among the winning lines L1 to L5, the BB having the higher advantage among the BB and RB In the case of winning or at least one of the settings 1 to 6 having higher advantages among the settings 1 to 6, the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon” BB or RB is selected by making it easy to align the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR” on the winning line different from the line where the “Watermelon-BAR” combination is easy to align. Even if there is no suggestion that there is a high possibility that the player It is suggested that there is a high possibility that at least one of the possibility that a high setting value is set, and a possibility that a BB having a higher advantage than RB is elected or a setting value having a higher advantage is set. Even if it is not suggested that there is a high possibility that at least one of the possibilities that have been made, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the BB is elected. Can also be expected to be advantageous on the other hand.

  In addition, in the case where a BB with higher advantage is elected among BB and RB, among the winning lines L1 to L5, when BB or RB is elected, or more advantageous among the settings 1 to 6 The winning line is different from the winning line in which the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” is easy to align in at least one of the cases where the high setting 4 to 6 is set In addition, it is not suggested that it is highly likely that a BB having a higher advantage than RB is won by making the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR” easy. Even in this case, there is a high possibility that at least one of the possibility that BB or RB is elected or a setting value with a high advantage is set. Even if it is not suggested that there is a high possibility that BB or RB is elected or a setting value with a high advantage is set, it is more advantageous than RB Since it is suggested that there is a high possibility that a high BB is elected, it is possible to expect an advantageous possibility on the other side even if a disadvantageous possibility is suggested.

  In addition, in the case where settings 4 to 6 having higher advantages among the settings 1 to 6 are set, among the winning lines L1 to L5, when BB or RB is won, or among BB and RB A winning line that is different from the winning line where the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR” is easy to match in at least one of the cases where a BB with higher advantage is won. Even if it is not suggested that there is a high possibility that a highly advantageous setting value is set by making the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” easy to align. The possibility that at least one of the possibility that BB or RB is won or the possibility that BB with higher advantage than RB is won is high Even if it is not suggested that there is a high possibility that BB or RB has won or BB with higher advantage than RB is likely to win, Since it is suggested that there is a high possibility that a high set value is set, even if a disadvantageous possibility is suggested on the one hand, it is possible to expect an advantageous possibility on the other hand.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B- (4), in the internal lottery, the sum of the winning probabilities of BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1, and RB + watermelon + 1 ( The sum of the winning probabilities (G) of BB + cherry and the winning probabilities of BB + cherry and RB + cherry (G + H) rather than the sum of winning probabilities (A + B) of BB + watermelon and BB + watermelon + 1 in A + B + C + D) The lottery of BB + watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + cherry, and RB + cherry is performed with a probability that the ratio becomes high.

  This increases the percentage of winning a special role that can be expected to earn more medals than BB, that is, RB, when winning at the same time as cherry than when winning at the same time as watermelon. Therefore, it is possible to give a change to the player's expectation for winning a BB having a higher advantage of BB and RB depending on whether the watermelon has won or the cherry has won.

  Furthermore, it is impossible to determine whether the BB is won or the RB is won from the winning small roles. Even if the watermelon wins, the BB with the higher advantage of BB and RB The player's expectation for winning will not be lost.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 (a) and (b)-(5), in the internal lottery, watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon, BB + watermelon +1 sheet, RB + watermelon +1 sheet winning probability total value (A + B + C + D) in the combined value (A + B + C + D + E + F) of +1 sheet winning probability Watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet, cherry, BB + A lottery for cherry and RB + cherry is held.

  As a result, the percentage of winning a prize at the same time as a special role is higher when a cherry wins than when a watermelon wins. It is possible to change the player's expectation for winning.

  Furthermore, it is impossible to determine whether a special role is won from the winning small role, and even if a watermelon wins, the player's expectation for the special role may be lost. Absent.

  Also, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, if no special role is won, when one piece is won, it must be won at the same time as the special role, and one piece will be won alone. If one player wins, the winning of one of the special roles will be confirmed, and the player who wins the special role will depend on whether the watermelon has won, the cherry has won, or one has won. The degree of expectation can be changed more greatly.

  In addition, when developing a new model using a program for an existing model, if the number of small roles with a high probability of winning simultaneously with special roles is large, the payout rate of medals will be greatly affected if the probability is changed. However, in this embodiment, it is necessary to adjust the probability including other small roles. Because the probability of winning is set higher than the probability of winning a watermelon or bell with a larger number of payouts and a special role at the same time, the winning of one or cherry with a relatively high probability of winning simultaneously with a special role Even when the probability is greatly changed, it is possible to prevent the medal payout rate from being greatly influenced by the payout rate of one or the cherry. In particular, in this embodiment, the number of payouts associated with a single winning and the number of payouts associated with a cherry winning are three or less required for setting the number of bets that are conditions for starting one game. The impact on rates can be more limited.

  Also, in this embodiment, for the small part cherry, the winning is determined only by the stop position of the right reel, so it is compared with the small part that is determined whether or not the winning is determined by the combination of the stop positions of all reels. Thus, the degree of freedom of the stop position of the reels (left reel, middle reel) that is not directly related to the reel stop position, in particular, the winning determination is high. In this embodiment, since the small part and the special part for which it is determined whether or not the winning is determined only by the cherry, that is, the stop position of the right reel, are simultaneously elected, it is necessary to draw the target symbol to the stop position of all the reels Compared to the case where a small role wins at the same time, chances and reach eyes that are derived when a cherry is won can be easily designed.

  Further, in this embodiment, as described later, when watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon is won and the watermelon is missed, the chances are increased to the winning lines L1, L2, L3 at a rate higher than the winning lines L4, L5. If the watermelon +1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet is elected and the watermelon is missed, chances are higher than the winning lines L1, L2, L3 at a higher rate than the winning lines L4, L5. Even when watermelon is missed, there is a possibility that BB or RB is won, a possibility that a BB with higher advantage than RB is won, Although it is possible to determine the difference in the possibility that a high setting value is set, the ratio that chance chances are aligned with winning lines L1, L2, and L3, and chance chances are L4 and L The ratio of watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon won and watermelon was lost and watermelon +1 sheet, BB + watermelon +1 sheet, RB + watermelon +1 sheet won and watermelon was dropped In this way, when watermelon wins, the possibility that BB or RB is elected, the possibility that BB with higher advantage than RB is elected, While it is possible to determine the difference in the possibility that a set value with high advantage is set, if a watermelon is missed, the possibility that BB or RB is elected, BB with higher advantage than RB Since it becomes impossible to determine the difference between the possibility of being won and the possibility of setting a highly advantageous setting value, increasing the interest of playing the game without dropping the watermelon It can become.

  Further, the sub CPU 91a executes a small role notification effect for notifying that when a small role is won. The small role announcement production is executed at a higher rate when the special role is won than when the special role is not won, so the small role announcement production is executed and the special role is won. This suggests the possibility of doing so.

  In addition, the small role notification effect includes a first small role notification effect and a second small role notification effect, and the sub CPU 91a selects one of the selected small type notification effects when executing the small role notification effect. Perform small role announcement production. At this time, when the special role is won, the ratio of the second small role notification effect being selected is higher than when the special role is not won, so the second small role notification effect is executed. Then, it is suggested that there is a higher possibility of winning the special role than when the first small role notification effect is executed.

  In addition, since the ratio of the second small role announcement effect is higher when the watermelon and one of the watermelons are elected at the same time than when the watermelon is elected alone, the watermelon BB or RB suggested by the winning line with the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-BAR”, or a BB with high RB advantage The possibility of winning, the possibility that a highly advantageous setting value is set, and the type of small role announcement effect are linked, and depending on the display mode and effect of these reels, the winning of BB or RB, from RB It is possible to synergistically increase the player's expectation that winning of BB with high advantage and setting value with high advantage are set.

  Further, when executing the small role notification effect, the sub CPU 91a selects the start timing, and starts the small role notification effect from the selected timing. There are four start timings at the start of the game, at the first stop, at the second stop, and at the third stop. When the special role is won, the ratio at which the third stop is selected is Since the ratio decreases in the order of the second stop, the first stop, and the start of the game, it seems that the possibility of winning the special role is the highest when starting from the third stop It is suggested that the possibility decreases in the order of the third stop, the second stop, and the first stop.

  Also, the ratio of the third stop and the second stop is higher when the watermelon and one are selected at the same time than when the watermelon is won alone among the watermelon and one. , The possibility of winning BB or RB suggested by the winning line with the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” when winning a watermelon, RB good high advantage The possibility that BB has been won, the possibility that a highly advantageous setting value has been set, and the start timing of the small role announcement effect are linked, and depending on the display mode of these reels and the start timing of the effect, BB or It is possible to synergistically increase the player's expectation for winning of RB, winning of BB having a higher advantage than RB, and setting of a set value having a higher advantage.

  In conventional slot machines, the reel stop control pattern used when winning a specific role that may be missed is different from the reel stop control pattern used when none of the roles are won. If you miss any part, if you do not win any of the winning combinations, you can change the stop mode of the reel by stopping the specific stop mode that will not stop, but stop at the same timing There is only one type of specific stop mode that stops when a specific combination is missed by performing an operation, and there is a problem that the stop mode of the reel becomes monotonous.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, watermelon, BB + watermelon (BB (1) + watermelon, BB (2) + watermelon, BB (3) + watermelon), RB + watermelon are selected, and the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” Or “Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR”, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Orange”, “Watermelon-Cherry-Watermelon”, “Watermelon-Cherry” “Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Cherry-Orange” (hereinafter referred to as “chance”) is controlled so that the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 are prioritized over the winning lines L4 and L5, and watermelon + 1 Sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet (BB (1) + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (2) + watermelon + 1 sheet, BB (3) + watermelon + 1 sheet), RB + watermelon + 1 sheet When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position at which the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” cannot be drawn into the winning line, the winning line L1 , L2 and L3 are prioritized over the winning lines L4 and L5.

  For this reason, even if watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon is elected, even if watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet is elected, "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" combination Or a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”, or “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination, or “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination, BAR ”combination is on the winning line, but if watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon are elected, that is, if only one watermelon is elected alone and loses watermelon, chances are Are likely to be on the winning lines L1, L2, and L3, and +1 watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon + 1 If you are, namely watermelon, if both the one has missed the watermelon was elected at the same time, chances eyes is likely to align the pay line L4, L5.

  As a result, there is a chance for watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon to win and lose watermelon, and watermelon + 1, BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon + 1 to win and lose watermelon. Since the easy winning line is different, it is possible to diversify the reel stop mode when a watermelon is missed.

  The chances are that the watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon won and the watermelon was dropped, watermelon + 1, BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon + 1 won and the watermelon was dropped If the winning combination is not selected, the chances are not aligned with any winning line. For this reason, the possibility of winning BB or RB is certainly suggested by having chance chances on any winning line.

  Also, in this embodiment, as described above, when one watermelon and one watermelon are elected at the same time, BB or RB, that is, a special role is selected. Since the percentage of winning at the same time increases, the player who wins the special role depends on whether the winning line with the chance is the winning line L1, L2, L3 or the winning line L4, L5. Can change the degree of expectation. Furthermore, even if the winning line with the chances is the winning line L1, L2, L3 or the winning line L4, L5, it is suggested that the special role may be won. It is impossible to determine whether or not a special role has been won from a winning line with uniform eyes, and a player who wins a special role regardless of which winning line is matched The feeling of expectation will not be spoiled.

  Further, in this embodiment, as described above, when the watermelon and one piece are won at the same time, more than BB, that is, RB, than the case where the watermelon is won alone. Since the ratio of winning simultaneously with special roles that can be expected to win medals will increase, whether the winning line with the chances is the winning line L1, L2, L3 or the winning line L4, L5 Thus, it is possible to give a change to the player's expectation for winning a BB having a higher advantage among BB and RB. Furthermore, even if the winning line with the chance line is the winning lines L1, L2, L3 or the winning lines L4, L5, it is suggested that both BB or RB may have won, It is impossible to determine whether the BB is won or the RB is won from the winning line where the chances are aligned. The player's expectation for winning the BB with higher advantage is not impaired.

  Further, in this embodiment, as described above, the setting values 4 to 6 are set when the watermelon and one of the watermelons are elected simultaneously rather than the case where the watermelon is elected at the same time. That is, since the ratio of setting values that are more advantageous to the player than when the settings 1 to 3 are set is increased, the winning lines with the same chance chance are the winning lines L1, L2, and L3. Or the winning lines L4 and L5, it can be estimated whether or not the set value is a set value advantageous to the player. Further, it is impossible to determine whether the setting values 1 to 3 or the settings 4 to 6 are set as the set values from the winning lines with the chances aligned, and any winning line is determined based on the chances. Even in the case where all of the settings are aligned, the player's expectation that the settings 4 to 6 having higher advantages among the settings 1 to 6 are set is not impaired.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon is won and the watermelon is dropped, and when watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet is won, and the watermelon is dropped The winning line where chances are easy to align is changed, but the chance eyes 1 and 2 that have different display styles are defined, and when watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon wins and the watermelon is missed, watermelon +1, BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon + 1 may be selected, and the type of chance eye that is likely to appear may be changed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon is won and a watermelon is missed, control is performed to align the chances to the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 at a higher rate than the winning lines L4 and L5. , Watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet, and if the watermelon is missed, control is performed to align the chance line to the winning lines L4, L5 at a higher rate than the winning lines L1, L2, L3 However, when watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon is elected and the watermelon is missed, control is performed to align the chance line only to the winning lines L1, L2, L3, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet When RB + watermelon + 1 is elected and watermelon is missed, control is performed so that chances are aligned only to the winning lines L4 and L5. Unishi and may be.

  Also, in this embodiment, when watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon is won and the watermelon is dropped, and when watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet is won and the watermelon is dropped, Opportunities are easily derived in different winning lines, but when watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1 sheet, RB + watermelon + 1 sheet wins and watermelon is lost, watermelon + 1 sheet, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon wins If you miss a watermelon, you can make it easier for chances to be derived in different winning lines, or if you win a watermelon, BB + watermelon + 1, RB + watermelon, and you lose a watermelon + 1, BB + watermelon , RB + watermelon + 1 piece wins, and if you miss the watermelon, chances are led to different winning lines Depending on whether the watermelon, BB + watermelon, RB + watermelon + 1 winner is won and the watermelon is dropped and the watermelon + 1 piece, BB + watermelon + 1 piece, RB + watermelon is won and the watermelon is dropped It is also possible to make it easier for the chance line to be derived in the winning line.

  Also, in this embodiment, the ratio of winning at the same time as the special role is higher in the case where the watermelon and one piece are won at the same time than in the case where the watermelon is won alone in the watermelon and one piece. Thus, the winning line of BB or RB, the winning of BB having a high RB advantage, and the advantageous degree, depending on whether the winning line having the chance chance is the winning line L1, L2, L3 or the winning line L4, L5. The player's expectation that a high set value is set is changed. For example, when the chances are aligned with any winning line, the process proceeds to RT described later. When the chance line is aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3, the process proceeds to the first RT, and when the chance line is aligned with the winning lines L4 and L5, the first RT is advantageous (RT termination condition). , Re-playing role It may be configured to shift to a second RT having a different winning probability, presence / absence notification type or notification ratio of winning combination, etc., and when such a configuration is adopted, when a watermelon is missed, the display mode of the reel In addition to diversification, even if it is a display mode where the same chance line is aligned on the winning line, if watermelon is winning alone, RT and watermelon + 1 sheet that may shift when watermelon is missed The advantage can be changed with RT which may shift when a watermelon is missed in the case where is won.

  In the present embodiment, as the gaming state in which the re-gamer is subject to internal lottery and winning, the normal game state, RT (1), RT (2), RT (3), RT (4) is defined.

  Among these, the normal gaming state is a gaming state other than RT (1), RT (2), RT (3), RT (4), and the winning probability of the re-gamer is as shown in FIGS. Although it has a lower probability than RT (2) to (4), the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT (1), and in particular replay (2) + replay (1) than RT (1) , Replay (3) + Replay (1) winning state with high probability (Replay (1): 15722/65536, Replay (2) + Replay (1): 615/65536, Replay (3) + Replay (1): 74/65536). In addition, when BB (1) and RB are carried over in the normal gaming state, the special combination and the general combination are excluded from the internal lottery, but as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the internal lottery is the target. Since the judgment value number obtained by adding the judgment value number of the special role + general role to be added to the judgment value number of the corresponding general role is used, whether or not BB (1) and RB are carried over in the normal gaming state Regardless of whether or not, the winning probability of the general role is the same probability. In the normal gaming state, as shown in FIG. 26, when RT (1) is completed after RT (1) is digested for the prescribed number of games, BB (1) or RB is won in RT (1) to (3). When to migrate. At this time, [00] indicating the normal gaming state is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. The normal gaming state is any one of BB (2) or BB (3) winning, Replay (2) or Replay (3) winning, BB (1) or RB winning Ends when triggered.

As shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 19, RT (1) has the same lottery probability for the special role and the small role as in the normal gaming state, but the winning probability for the re-playing role is lower than that in the normal gaming state. Furthermore, the replay (2) + replay (1), replay (3) + replay (1) winning probability is lower than the normal gaming state (replay (1): 8972/65536, replay (2) + Replay (1): 25/65536, Replay (3) + Replay (1): 10/65536). Replay (2) wins on the condition that Replay (2) + Replay (1) is won, Replay (3) wins on the condition that Replay (3) + Replay (1) wins In addition, since the replay (2) and the replay (3) win as described later, the player moves to RT (2) and RT (3), which is advantageous to the player. This is a gaming state that is less likely to shift to RT (2) and RT (3) than the normal gaming state and is more disadvantageous than the normal gaming state. RT (1) has a higher rate of transition than the normal gaming state, RT (2) to (4), and further transitions to another gaming state than the normal gaming state, RT (2) to (4). In a gaming state with a low ratio, that is, when a player plays a game, this is a normal gaming state, a gaming state that occupies the largest proportion of RT (1) to (4).
As shown in FIG. 26, RT (1) shifts when BB or RB ends. At this time, [01] indicating RT (1) is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. When RT (1) is won by BB (1) to BB (3), RB, the transition to RT (1) is followed by the specified number of games (1000 games after BB ends, 800 games after RB ends) When replay (2) or replay (3) wins, it is terminated at any time.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, when the final game of BB and RB ends, that is, when RB ends without paying out medals (in this embodiment, BB always ends with a winning of a small role. Therefore, when the BB and RB end with the medal payout, the timing when the medal payout is completed. Then, the RT flag is updated from [00] to [01] indicating RT (1), and the specified number of games (1000 if BB is over, 800 if RB is over) is stored in the RT remaining game number. , RT (1).

  While controlled by RT (1), the timing at which one game is completed, that is, the timing at which all reels are stopped if the game is not accompanied by the medal payout, and the medal is paid out when the game is accompanied by the medal payout. At the timing when is completed, 1 is subtracted from the number of remaining RT games.

  When RT (1) ends when the specified number of games is exhausted, the RT flag is set at the timing when the final game for which the specified number of games has elapsed, that is, the game with the remaining number of RT games of [0000] ends. [01] is updated to [00] indicating the normal gaming state, and RT (1) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state. When the replay (2) or the replay (3) wins and the RT (1) ends, the RT flag is set to [01] at the timing when the game that the replay (2) or the replay (3) wins ends. ] Is updated to [02] indicating RT (2) or [03] indicating RT (3), the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], RT (1) is terminated, and RT (2) Alternatively, transition to RT (3). If BB (1) or RB wins and RT (1) ends, the RT flag is set without waiting for the end of the game at the timing when BB (1) or RB wins in the internal lottery. While updating from [01] to [00] indicating the normal gaming state, the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], and RT (1) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state. When BB (2) or BB (3) wins and RT (1) ends, the end of the game is waited at the timing when BB (2) or BB (3) wins in the internal lottery. In addition, the RT flag is updated from [01] to [04] indicating RT (4), the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], RT (1) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (4). Let

  As shown in FIGS. 17, 19, and 20, RT (2) has the same lottery probabilities for special roles and small roles as in the normal gaming state, but the winning probabilities for re-playing roles have the normal gaming state and RT ( Probability higher than 1), and the payout rate of medals per game (normal winning probability x total number of payouts / number of bets required for one game) is higher than normal gaming state and RT (1) High and normal gaming state and gaming state more advantageous than RT (1) (Replay (1): 40004/65536, Replay (2) + Replay (1): 15/65536, Replay (3) + Replay (1): 664/65536). As shown in FIG. 26, RT (2) shifts when replay (2) wins. At this time, [02] indicating RT (2) is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. And RT (2) is complete | finished by any opportunity of when BB (1) -BB (3), RB wins, or when Replay (3) wins.

  Specifically, if Replay (2) wins in the normal gaming state or when no special role is won in RT (1), the timing when the game ends, that is, Replay (2) is the payout of medals. Therefore, at the timing when all reels are stopped, the RT flag is updated from [00] or [01] to [02] indicating RT (2), and the process proceeds to RT (2). If the replay (2) and the special combination are won at the same time, even if the replay (2) wins, the game state is changed according to the selected special combination.

  If BB (1) or RB wins and RT (2) ends, the RT flag is set without waiting for the end of the game at the timing when BB (1) or RB wins in the internal lottery. [02] is updated to [00] indicating the normal gaming state, and RT (2) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state. When BB (2) or BB (3) wins and RT (2) ends, the end of the game is waited at the timing when BB (2) or BB (3) wins in the internal lottery. Instead, the RT flag is updated from [02] to [04] indicating RT (4), RT (2) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (4). When the replay (3) wins and the RT (2) ends, the RT flag is changed from [02] to RT (3) at the timing when the game for which the replay (3) wins ends. ], The RT (2) is terminated and the process proceeds to the RT (3).

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 19 to 21, RT (3) has the same lottery probabilities for special roles and small roles as in the normal gaming state, but the winning probability for re-playing roles is in the normal gaming state, RT ( 1) and RT (2) have a higher probability, and the normal gaming state, RT (1), and the medal payout rate per game is higher than RT (2), normal gaming state, RT (1) and RT The gaming state is more advantageous than (2) (replay (1): 44504/65536, replay (2) + replay (1): 15/65536, replay (3) + replay (1): 8/65536)). As shown in FIG. 26, RT (3) shifts when replay (3) wins. At this time, [03] indicating RT (3) is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. RT (3) ends when BB (1) to BB (3) and RB are won.

  Specifically, in a normal gaming state, a state in which no special role is won in RT (1), or a replay (3) wins in RT (2), the timing at which the game ends, that is, the replay ( 3) does not accompany the payout of medals, so at the timing when all reels stop, the RT flag is updated from [00], [01] or [02] to [03] indicating RT (3). Move to 3). If the replay (3) and the special combination are won at the same time, even if the replay (3) wins, the game state is changed according to the selected special combination.

  If BB (1) or RB wins and RT (3) ends, the RT flag is set without waiting for the end of the game at the timing when BB (1) or RB wins in the internal lottery. [03] is updated to [00] indicating the normal gaming state, and RT (3) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state. Also, when BB (2) or BB (3) wins and RT (3) ends, the end of the game is waited at the timing when BB (2) or BB (3) wins in the internal lottery Instead, the RT flag is updated from [03] to [04] indicating RT (4), RT (3) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (4).

  As shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, 22 and 24, RT (4) has the same lottery probability for special roles and small roles (however, the special role lottery is not performed during carryover) as in the normal gaming state. However, the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that in the normal gaming state or RT (1), the medal payout rate per game is higher than that in the normal gaming state or RT (1), and the normal gaming state and The gaming state is more advantageous than RT (1) (Replay (1): 25004/65536, Replay (2) + Replay (1): 15/65536, Replay (3) + Replay (1): 8/65536). . Particularly in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the winning probability of the re-gamer in RT (4) is a common winning probability regardless of the set value. In addition, when BB (2) (3) is carried over in RT (4), the special combination + general combination is excluded from the internal lottery, but as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the internal lottery Since the number of judgment values added to the number of judgment values of the corresponding general role is used as the number of judgment values of the special role + general role that is not subject to BB (2), BB (2) (3) is carried over in RT (4) Regardless of whether or not it is played, the probability of winning the general role is the same. As shown in FIG. 26, RT (4) shifts when BB (2) or BB (3) is won. At this time, [04] indicating RT (4) is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. RT (4) ends when BB (2) or BB (3) wins. However, if the setting is changed during RT (4), the process is ended when BB (1) or RB is won without winning BB (2) or BB (3) as will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, when BB (2) or BB (3) is won in the normal gaming state, and any special role is not won in RT (1) to (3) (in the figure) In the case of winning in RT (3)), the RT flag is set to [00], [01] without waiting for the end of the game at the timing when BB (2) or BB (3) is won in the internal lottery. , [02] or [03] is updated to [04] indicating RT (4), and the process proceeds to RT (4).

  When BB (2) or BB (3) wins and RT (4) ends, the timing when the game where BB (2) or BB (3) wins, that is, BB (2) or Since BB (3) is not accompanied by the payout of medals, the RT flag is updated from [04] to [00] at the timing when all the reels are stopped, and RT (4) is ended. As will be described later, when the set value is changed in RT (4), the winning flag for the special role is erased, but RT (4) is maintained. In this case, BB (2 ) Or BB (3) is won, RT (4) ends when these winning BB (2) or BB (3) wins, BB (2) or BB The timing at which the game won by (3) ends, that is, BB (1) to (3), and RB does not accompany medals, so the RT flag is changed from [04] to [00] at the timing when all reels stop. ] And RT (4) is terminated. On the other hand, if BB (1) or RB wins without winning BB (2) or BB (3), the game ends at the timing when BB (1) or RB wins in the internal lottery. Without waiting, the RT flag is updated from [04] to [00] indicating the normal gaming state, and RT (4) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state.

  In RT (4) maintained even after the setting change, replay (2) (3) (replay (2) + replay (1), replay (3) + replay ( 1)) will not be elected alone and will always be elected at the same time as the special role. Therefore, RT (4) after the setting change will be won by BB (2) or BB (3) or BB ( 1) or RB will not end at any time other than winning. That is, even if RT (4) is changed during that time and the winning flag of BB (2) or BB (3) is erased, then Replay (2) or Replay (3) wins and RT (2 ) Or RT (3) is not terminated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, after BB and RB are finished, the replay (2) (replay (2) + replay (1)), replay to which RT (2) and RT (3) are transferred with a high medal payout rate, and replay (3) Although the winning probability of (Replay (3) + Replay (1)) shifts to RT (1) which is disadvantageous for the player who is lower than the normal gaming state, RT (1) , And the game proceeds to a normal gaming state in which the winning probability of replay (2) and replay (3) is higher than RT (1), that is, RT (2) and RT (3) having a high medal payout rate. In order to shift to an easy gaming state, after the end of BB and RB, the special role is not won, and the player's willingness to continue playing even if the state does not shift to RT (2) and RT (3) continues It can be sustained.

  In the present embodiment, after the number of RT (1) digest games reaches the specified number of games and RT (1) ends, it is easy to shift to RT (2) and RT (3) with a high medal payout rate. In the normal gaming state, after RT (1) is finished, the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT (1) and the medal payout rate is higher than RT (1). Even if this is done, the special role will not be won after the end of BB and RB, and the game will continue even if it does not shift to RT (2) or RT (3) The player's willingness can be maintained.

  In this embodiment, when either BB (2) or BB (3) is won, the game is shifted to RT (4) where the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the normal gaming state and RT (1). As the winning frequency of re-playing roles increases, the expectation for winning the special role can be increased. In addition, when a re-playing role and a special role are won at the same time, control is performed so that the combination of symbols constituting the re-playing role is preferentially drawn into the winning line over the combination of symbols constituting the special role. Even if a special role is elected, it is difficult to find a combination of symbols that make up the special role, making it difficult to determine whether or not the special role is won. The expectation of the person can be sustained effectively.

  Further, in this embodiment, only when BB (2) and BB (3) among the special roles are won, the process shifts to RT (4), and when BB (1) and RB is selected, the process shifts to RT (4). Therefore, since the transition to the normal gaming state is made, the winning of the special combination is not denied even in a situation where the winning frequency of the re-gamer is not high in RT (1) or the normal gaming state.

  In this embodiment, when BB (2) and BB (3) are won, the game moves to RT (4), and when BB (1) and RB wins, the game is shifted to the normal gaming state. A configuration may be adopted in which all special roles are transferred to RT (4) when winning.

  Also, when BB (2) and BB (3) are won, the process shifts to RT (4), and when BB (1) and RB are won, the replaying role is higher than the normal gaming state or RT (1). You may make it transfer to RT (5) where the winning probability is high and the winning probability of the re-gamer is different from RT (4). This structure increases the expectation for winning the special role by increasing the frequency of winning the re-playing role, and infers the type of special role that may be won based on the winning frequency. It becomes possible to do.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the RAM 41c is initialized at the time of setting change, an RT flag indicating that is stored when the current gaming state is one of RT (1) to (4). RT work is not initialized, and even if the setting is changed during RT (1) to (4), the RT flag is maintained even after the setting is changed, and the internal lottery is changed after the setting is changed. Although it is performed based on the subsequent setting value, the control is continued from RT (1) to (4) which was controlled before the setting change. RT (1) ends when the prescribed number of games is exhausted, but the RT remaining game count for counting the number of RT (1) digested games is also stored in the RT work that is not initialized when the setting is changed. Therefore, when a setting change is made during RT (1), not only RT (1) is maintained, but also the number of digested games before the setting change is maintained. Counting is resumed from the previous number of digest games.

  In a general slot machine, when the setting value is changed, the data related to the game control including the gaming state at that time is initialized and reset without reflecting the state before the setting change. There has also been proposed a slot machine in which the state before the change is continued when the game state is a specific state.

  However, in the slot machine which shifts to RT (1) or RT (4) where the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the normal game state at the same time as the special role is won as in this embodiment, after the setting change as described above If the game state before the change is continued, the special role winning will be taken over after the setting change, so the special role winning can be cleared by performing the setting change operation. There is a problem of disappearing.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the RAM 41c is initialized at the time of setting change as described above, if the current gaming state is one of RT (1) to (4), RT indicating that fact The RT work in which the flag is stored is not initialized, the general work in which the internal winning flag is stored is initialized, and when the special role (BB (2) (3)) is won When the setting is changed at RT (4) to be transferred, the probability of the internal lottery based on the new setting value is applied after the setting change. As shown in FIG. 29, RT (4) before the setting change is applied. ), That is, the winning probability of the re-playing role is maintained, and the winning flag of the special role that was won and changed before the setting change is cleared. Changed setting at RT (4) Are, then also it is possible to disable the winner of the special role even in the case of the configuration to maintain the RT (4).

  In addition, if the setting is changed during RT (4), the special game is carried over if the winning probability of the re-gamer remains high after the change, that is, if only the winning probability of the re-gamer is seen. Since the same state is maintained, it is suggested that the winning of the special role may have been carried over from the previous day by winning the re-gamer at a high frequency when opening the game store where the slot machine is installed In the morning, the player's expectation can be enhanced by the winning frequency of the re-gamer. In addition, even if the setting is changed and the winning flag for the special role is erased, since the winning frequency of the re-gamer is maintained high, the player who intends to continue the game Can keep motivation.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the timing at which one game ends, that is, the timing at which all reels stop if the game does not involve medal payout, and the game that involves the medal payout all. If the setting change is made before the timing at which the reels stop and the payout of medals is completed, the game that was interrupted due to the setting change is not resumed, but the number of bets can be set, that is, It will be in the same state as when the game ends.

  On the other hand, in the game won by BB (2) (3) that triggers the transition to RT (4), as shown in FIG. The RT flag indicating RT (4) is stored in the RT work without waiting for the end of the game.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, in the game where BB (2) (3), which triggers the transition to RT (4), is won, the setting is changed before the game ends. However, the RT flag indicating RT (4) stored in the RT work is maintained, and after changing the setting, the game is not resumed from the interrupted game, but has shifted to RT (4). It becomes.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game where BB (2) (3), which is an opportunity to move to RT (4), is won, the setting is changed intentionally by changing the setting before the game ends. Since it becomes impossible to prevent the transition to (4) and it is impossible to intentionally put the player in a disadvantageous state, the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  In the present embodiment, in a game where BB (2) (3), which is an opportunity to move to RT (4), is won, RT indicating RT (4) in RT work at the timing when BB (2) (3) is won By storing the flag, in the game won by BB (2) (3), even if the setting is changed before the game ends, it can be resumed from RT (4) after the setting is changed. The fact that the winning flag of BB (2) (3) was won at the time of setting change is stored, or the winning status of the winning flag of BB (2) (3) at the time of setting change after setting change It is possible to restart from RT (4) after changing the setting without performing processing for confirming the above and shifting to RT (4).

  In addition, RT (4), which is transferred after BB (2) (3) is elected, ends when BB (2) (3), which triggered the transfer, wins if the setting is not changed thereafter. It is like that. In RT (4) maintained even after the setting is changed, the special role is not won, but if BB (2) (3) is won again in this state, RT (4) remains as it is. This state is maintained, and BB (2) (3) wins in the same way as before the setting change, and the process ends. For this reason, RT (4) has a common end condition that BB (2) (3) wins if BB (2) (3) is won afterwards even if the setting is changed in the middle. In such a case, the process for terminating RT (4) can be made common, and the capacity of the processing program of the main CPU 41a can be reduced.

  In addition, in RT (4) after the setting change, when BB (1) and RB are elected, it shifts to the normal gaming state. When BB (2) (3) is elected, it is always RT (4) If BB (1) or RB wins, the game will always move to the normal gaming state. It is possible to share the processing to be transferred, and the capacity of the processing program of the main CPU 41a can be reduced.

  In RT (4) after the setting change, in RT (4) maintained even after the setting change, replay (2) (3) (replay (2) + replay ( 1), Replay (3) + Replay (1)) will not be won independently, and will always be won at the same time as the special role. Therefore, RT (4) after the setting change is BB (2) or BB (3) will not end with an opportunity other than winning or BB (1) or RB winning. That is, even if RT (4) is changed during that time and the winning flag of BB (2) or BB (3) is deleted, then Replay (2) or Replay (3) wins and RT (2) ) Or RT (3), the process will not be terminated, so that it is possible to share the process for terminating RT (4) regardless of whether or not the setting has been changed. The capacity of the processing program of the main CPU 41a can be reduced.

  Also, in game states other than RT (4), Replay (2) (3) may win alone, whereas in RT (4) after the setting change, Replay (2) (3) The winning combination is always made at the same time as the special role. In the RT (4) after the setting change, the replay (2) (3) wins the special role. Depending on the state of the game at the time of winning a prize, it is possible to give a sharp feeling to the expectation for winning the special role.

  In this embodiment, RT (4) maintained even after the setting is changed. When BB (1) and RB are elected, the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state. In 4), even if BB (1) and RB are elected, RT (4) does not end, that is, RT (4) after the setting change is triggered by any chance other than winning any special role It is possible to adopt a configuration that does not end, and in this way, RT (4) is a common end condition that any special combination always wins regardless of whether or not the setting has been changed midway. Therefore, the processing for terminating RT (4) can be made common regardless of whether or not the setting change has been made in the middle, and the capacity of the processing program of the main CPU 41a can be shared. Can be reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, only RT (4) is determined as RT to be transferred when a special role is won, but RT when BB (2) (3) is won as in the above-described modification example. When changing to (4), when BB (1) and RB are won, RT (4) will be transferred to RT (5), which has a different winning probability of re-gamer. When BB (1) and RB are elected in a state controlled by RT (4), the process shifts to RT (5). After changing the setting, BB ( 2) When (3) is elected, it may be shifted to RT (4). With such a configuration, when BB (2) (3) is elected, RT (4) If BB (1) or RB is elected, it will always move to RT (5), so staying Regardless of the technique state, special auditors will be able to share the process of transition to RT when you win, it is possible to reduce the volume of the processing program of the main CPU41a.

  In the present embodiment, the replay (2) (3) that shifts to RT (2) (3) in the RT (4) after the setting change is not won by itself. In RT (4), replays (2) and (3) may be elected alone, and in this way, even RT (4) after setting change is more advantageous than RT (4). (2) Since there is a possibility of shifting to (3), it is possible to have an expectation to shift to RT (2) (3), and any special regardless of the gaming state in which they are staying When the replay (2) (3) wins without winning the winning combination, it is possible to share the processing to shift to RT, and the capacity of the processing program of the main CPU 41a can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, in RT (4), a common probability is applied as the winning probability of the re-gamer regardless of the set value. In RT (4), the set value is determined from the winning probability of the re-gamer. It is impossible to guess the game, and the player deliberately continues the RT (4), that is, the state in which the consumption of medals is suppressed more than the RT (1) and the normal gaming state in order to find out the set value. Can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, since the RT flag stored in the RT work is not initialized when the setting is changed, the replay (2), which shifts to RT (2), RT (3) with a high medal payout rate, Even if the setting is changed during RT (1), which is a low probability of winning the replay (3), which is disadvantageous to the player, RT (1) continues after the setting is changed. (1) cannot be terminated, and by changing the setting, RT (1) can be intentionally terminated so that the normal gaming state advantageous to the player cannot be entered. .

  Even if RT (2), (3), (4) advantageous to the player, or RT (1) disadvantageous to the player, if the setting is changed during that time, the setting is changed. After that, the RT before the change is maintained, and the specific RT is maintained even after the setting is changed, but the other RTs are not maintained after the setting is changed. In addition, since the initialization process of the RAM 41c accompanying the setting change can be made common, the capacity of the processing program of the main CPU 41 can be reduced.

  Further, since the RT remaining game count for counting the number of RT (1) digest games is stored in the RT work that is not initialized with the setting change, as shown in FIG. 27, after the setting change, RT (1 ) Is inherited, the number of digested games is also inherited, and counting is resumed from the number of digested games before the setting is changed.

  As described above, the timing at which one game ends, that is, the timing at which all reels stop if the game does not involve medal payout, and the case where all reels stop at the game that involves medal payout, and the medal is paid out. If the setting is changed before the completion timing, the game that was interrupted because the setting was changed is not resumed, but as shown in FIG. 31, the bet number can be set, that is, the game ends. However, in RT which ends when the number of digested games reaches the specified number of games as in RT (1), it is in the middle of the game (timing before the end of one unit game). When a setting change is made, if RT is taken over in the state where the number of digested games is counted after the setting change even though one unit of the game has not ended, Since it is possible to update only the number of digested games without reflecting the game results, it is possible to intentionally set a specific game state such as a disadvantageous or advantageous state for the player, There is a risk of harming fairness.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, while the RT (1) is controlled, the RT remaining game number is updated at the timing when one game is finished, so that the timing at which one game is finished. Even if the setting has been changed before, the number of remaining RT games is not updated unless the game has been completed. Even if the setting is changed before the end of one game in RT (1), it is impossible to update only the number of remaining RT games without reflecting the result of the game. Therefore, since it is impossible to set a state that is advantageous to the player (the normal game state in this embodiment), the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  In addition, in this embodiment, even when the setting is changed before one game ends by updating the number of remaining RT games at the timing when one game ends while being controlled to RT (1), After the setting change, the counting can be restarted from the number of remaining RT games before the start of the game interrupted by the setting change, and the setting is changed before the game is finished and the game is interrupted. However, the number of remaining RTs is counted up to the start of the interrupted game, simply by maintaining the number of remaining RT games at that time, and without performing processing such as restoring the number of remaining RT games. Counting can be resumed from the number of games.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a continues a plurality of games, and executes a continuous effect that leads to an effect result indicating whether or not the special role is finally won.

  The sub CPU 91a executes a continuous effect lottery that determines whether or not to execute the continuous effect based on the probability determined according to the result of the internal lottery, and executes the continuous effect when the continuous effect lottery is won.

  In this embodiment, since the maximum pull-in range is 4 frames, in the left reel, “black 7” constituting BB (1), “net 7” constituting BB (2), RB, BB ( 3) cannot be aimed at the same time, “black 7” constituting BB (1), BB (2), “net 7” constituting RB, and BB in the middle reel “White 7” constituting (3) cannot be aimed at the same time, and in the right reel, “Black 7” constituting BB (1) and RB and “Net 7” constituting BB (2). , “White 7” constituting BB (3) cannot be aimed at the same time. For this reason, BB (1) to (3) and RB each have a different operating procedure for winning a prize, and if BB (1) to (3) and RB are selected, at least four types of operating procedures are not tried. It cannot be determined that it is not.

  In the present embodiment, the number of special roles that do not overlap each other for the operation procedure for winning the prize is X, the winning probability of the re-playing role in the continuous performance is Y1, the winning probability of the small role in the continuous performance is Y2, and the continuous When the number of continued games in the production is Z, the number of continuous games in the continuous production is determined so that Z <X + (Y1 + Y2) · Z is established. In this embodiment, as described above, X = 4 (BB (1) to (3), RB), Y1 = 1 / 7.3 (lowest value), and Y2 = 1/6, so that Z < In order for X + (Y1 + Y2) · Z to be established, Z needs to be a value of less than about 5.77, and continuous production continues over the maximum of 5 games.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the number of games ((Y1 + Y2) · Z) in which the winning of the re-playing role and the small role that makes it difficult to win the special role during the continuous performance is expected, and the prize for winning. Continuous production over the number of games less than the number of special roles that do not overlap each other, that is, the number of games necessary to determine whether any special role is won or not. Since it will be executed, it will be difficult to reliably determine whether or not the special role suggested by the continuous performance has been won until the end of the continuous performance. In addition to sustaining the player's expectations for the game, the number of games for continuous production will be determined in consideration of the winning probabilities of re-playing and small roles that make it difficult to win special roles during continuous production. , Winning Without operating procedures that increase the number of different special role each of the order to, it is possible to increase the number of continuation game of continuous production more than that.

  In addition, in the case where a plurality of winning probabilities of re-game players in a period in which a continuous effect is executed is provided as in the present embodiment, the number of continuous games of the continuous effect is Z, and the game state in which the continuous effect is executed is reproduced. If the winning probability of the game player is Y and Z <X + (Y1 + Y2) · Z holds, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  The continuous effects further comprise two types of continuous effects A and B, and the sub CPU 91a further selects one of the continuous effects A and B when executing the continuous effects. At this time, the sub CPU 91a selects one of the continuous effects A and B at a different rate according to the set value. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32A, in the continuous effect A, the setting values are in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, that is, the setting values are higher (setting values advantageous to the player). It is selected at a high rate, and the continuous performance B is selected at a higher rate as the setting values are in the order of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, that is, the setting values are lower (setting values that are disadvantageous for the player). It has become. Further, in the situation where the game history as a result of the past game is disadvantageous for the player, the continuous performance A is selected at a higher rate than the situation where the game history is advantageous for the player. Note that the game history is, for example, the number of games from the previous BB or RB, the medal payout rate during a certain period, the number of special winnings, and the like. There are situations where the number of games from BB or RB exceeds the standard number of games, the payout rate of medals for a certain period is below the standard payout rate, and the number of winnings for special roles is below the standard number of times .

  Further, after selecting either one of the continuous effects A and B, the sub CPU 91a executes the result notification effect for a certain period of time, and finally, whether the continuous effect A is selected or the continuous effect B is selected. The result notification shown is performed. When the continuous effect B is selected, the continuous effect B is executed after the result notification. On the other hand, when the continuous effect A is selected, the bet of the next game is performed after the result notification. The subgame is executed during the period until the number is set, and either one of the continuous effects A or B is executed according to the result. In addition, after selecting either one of the continuous effects A and B, before a certain time elapses, that is, before the result notification, the bet number setting operation and the credit or bet number adjustment operation are performed, and the result notification effect is in progress. In the case of being canceled at, regardless of which of the continuous effects A and B is selected, the result notification indicating that the continuous effect B is selected is performed, and then the continuous effect B is executed.

  The sub game includes a pseudo reel game and a touch game, and the player can select one of them.

  The pseudo reel game is a game in which the pseudo reel displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is pushed. The sub CPU 91a first displays the three pseudo reels in a stopped state on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 in the pseudo reel game. In this state, when the operation of the start switch 7 is determined based on the operation detection command, the pseudo reel is changed. After the change, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is determined based on the operation detection command, thereby corresponding pseudo reel. And the display result is derived. When the display results are derived for all the pseudo reels, it is determined whether or not a specific symbol combination (for example, chance-chance-chance) has been prepared. Executes the continuous effect A, and executes the continuous effect B when the combination of specific symbols is not complete.

  Further, after the pseudo reel game is started, the sub CPU 91a does not operate the start switch 7 or operates the start switch 7, but does not operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and does not operate the pseudo reel game. Even if the bet number setting operation or credit or bet settlement operation is performed in the middle of the game and the pseudo reel game is stopped, the continuous effect B is performed as in the case where a specific symbol combination is not prepared in the pseudo reel game. Execute.

  The touch game is a game in which a player obtains a score by operating the touch panel according to the content displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the sub CPU 91a receives the score obtained in the sub game at the end of the sub game. It is determined whether or not the value is equal to or greater than the specified value. If the value is equal to or greater than the specified value, the continuous effect A is executed, and if it is less than the specified value, the continuous effect B is executed.

  Further, the sub CPU 91a cancels the touch game when the touch game is finished without any touch panel operation in the touch game or when the betting number setting operation or the credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed before the touch game is finished. Even if the touch game score is less than the specified value, the continuous effect B is executed.

  In the continuous performance A, one of the characters a to e is the main character. When the sub CPU 91a executes the continuous performance A, the sub CPU 91a performs a character selection lottery and selects any one of the characters a to e as the main character. At this time, the sub CPU 91a selects any of the characters a to e at different ratios according to the set value. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), the character a has a higher set value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, that is, a higher set value (a set value advantageous to the player). The character b is selected at a higher rate when the set value is even than the odd number, and the character c is selected at a higher rate when the set value is odd than when the set value is odd. d is selected only when the setting value is 6, that is, the highest setting (the most advantageous setting for the player), and the character e is set in the order of the setting values 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; The lower the value (a setting value that is disadvantageous for the player), the higher the ratio is selected.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the ratio in which the character a and the character e are the main characters in the continuous performance A differs according to the set value, and the setting that is advantageous for the player if the ratio of the character a is high and the ratio of the character e is low. If the ratio of the character e is high and the ratio of the character a is low, there is a high possibility that the setting value is disadvantageous for the player. For this reason, it becomes possible to guess a setting value from the frequency in which the character a and the character b become the main characters in the continuous performance A.

  In the conventional slot machine, an effect that suggests a set value is performed at the time of winning a BB. Generally, the lower the set value, the lower the appearance rate of the BB. Thus, the set value is triggered by the BB win. If the BB is not awarded for a while, the player decides that the set value is low before suggesting the set value and stops the game. In spite of having a function that suggests a set value, it is difficult to sufficiently maintain the player's willingness to continue the game in order to guess the set value.

  On the other hand, in this example, it is suggested that when a combination of watermelons or RT transition combination is arranged in any winning line, that is, there is a possibility that the special combination is won in the normal gaming state. Regardless of whether the winning combination is won or not, since the continuous performance A in which the setting value is suggested is executed, the setting value can be estimated without waiting for the winning of the special role or winning the special role. In addition, the character a and the character e are not always selected in the continuous effect A, and even if the character a and the character e are selected, the setting is not performed if the continuous effect A is executed once or twice. The value cannot be determined, and in order to be sure of the estimated set value, it is necessary to consider the selection rate of the character in a considerable number of continuous performances B. Even if the state of not winning continues, in order to infer the set value, it is possible to effectively maintain the motivation of the player to try to continue the game.

  In addition, the continuous effect A in which the set value is suggested is executed on the condition that the continuous effect A is selected when the combination of watermelons or the RT transition combination is aligned with any winning line, and the continuous effect A Since A is selected at a higher rate as the set value is higher, the execution frequency of the continuous performance A is relatively lower when the set value is lower than when the set value is high. When the value is low, it is necessary to stack more games until the set value is confident, and a high operating rate can be realized even when the set value is low.

  In addition, since the continuous performance A is selected at a different rate according to the game history, the setting value is suggested at a more preferable frequency according to the situation from the game history, that is, the player's past game result. Continuous production A can be executed. In particular, in this embodiment, in a situation where the game history is unfavorable for the player, the continuous performance A is selected at a higher rate than the situation where the game history is advantageous to the player. The situation that is disadvantageous to the player makes it easier to guess the set value. Even in such a situation, the player's willingness to continue the game can be effectively maintained in order to guess the set value. it can.

  Further, among the characters a to e, the characters a to c and e may be selected in all settings, but the character d is selected only when the set value is 6, that is, the highest set value. Since there is a possibility that the character d is the main character, the continuous effect A is executed, and the maximum setting value is determined. By having the character d that is determined to be the highest set value, the player's willingness to continue the game can be maintained more effectively.

  Character b is selected at a higher rate when the set value is odd than at an even number, and character c is selected at a higher rate when the set value is even than at an odd number. The set value can be estimated to some extent from the appearance frequency of the continuous effect B in which the character b is the main character and the continuous effect B in which the character c is the main character. The accuracy of the estimation can be increased, but if the continuous production B is not executed a considerable number of times, it cannot be determined whether the setting is an odd setting or an even setting. The player's willingness to continue can be maintained more effectively. Furthermore, the combination of the appearance frequency of the characters b and c and the appearance frequency of the characters a and e is complicated, and it becomes difficult to be sure because the suspicion occurs in the estimated allowable stage, thereby increasing the difficulty of setting estimation. Can do.

  In the present embodiment, the set value can be estimated according to the appearance frequency of the characters b and c among the plurality of characters. For example, a specific character varies depending on the set value during the continuous performance. It may be configured to appear at a ratio, and a setting value can be estimated according to the appearance frequency of a specific character.

  Also, in this embodiment, the production in which the set value is suggested is triggered when the combination of watermelons or RT transitional roles are aligned on any winning line, but the special role winning or It is only necessary that an effect in which a set value is suggested without waiting for a special role winning. For example, when a specific role other than the special role is won or won, when the power is turned on, BB After the end, etc., the specified number of games has passed from a certain starting point, the number of times that a specific role has been won or won from a certain starting point has reached the specified number, the medal payout rate, the number of increased medals, the medal An effect in which the set value is suggested may be executed when the decrease number of the game reaches the specified value. Even in such a case, the special role is not won or the special There even if the state of not winning continues, in order to infer the set value, it is possible to effectively maintain the motivation of the player to try to continue the game.

  In addition, after the power is turned on, the end of the BB, etc., the specified number of games has elapsed from a certain starting point, the number of times that a specific role has been won or won from a certain starting point has reached the specified number of times, the medal payout rate When an effect in which a set value is suggested is triggered when the number of medals increases or the number of medals decreases reaches a specified value, the set value is suggested using a driving tool or the like. Unauthorized sales such as providing slot machines set in a state in which productions are likely to appear to players, for example, at the start of business at a game store, etc., may be carried out, which may impair the fairness of the game. Such fraud can be prevented by taking measures to prevent the use of the driving tool, such as restricting the release of the connection of the connector by the connector restricting member.

  Further, in this embodiment, the continuous production A, that is, the production in which the set value is suggested, is selected at a higher rate as the set value is higher, but at least more advantageous than the set value having the highest advantage. The setting value with the lowest setting value only needs to produce an effect in which the setting value is suggested at a lower ratio. For example, the setting value is 3 or less than the setting value is 4 or less. The setting value is suggested at a lower rate when the setting value is an even setting value including the highest setting value than when the setting value is an odd setting value including the lowest setting value. You may make it perform the produced effect.

  Also, in this embodiment, after selecting either one of the continuous effects A and B, the result notification effect is executed over a certain time, and whether the continuous effect A is finally selected or the continuous effect B is selected. If the result notification effect is canceled halfway before a certain time has elapsed, that is, before the result notification, the bet number setting operation or credit or bet settlement operation is performed, For example, even if the continuous effect A is selected, the result notification indicating that the continuous effect B is selected is performed, and then the continuous effect B is executed. As a result, after the start of the result notification effect, the set value is suggested on the condition that the result notification effect has ended after a certain period of time has elapsed without the betting number setting operation or credit or betting amount adjustment operation being performed. Since the continuous effect A is executed, the player does not cancel the effect until the result notification effect ends in order to estimate the set value. Thereby, it becomes possible to increase the willingness of the player to execute the result notification effect to the end without canceling the result notification effect, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced to the extent originally intended by the result notification effect. On the other hand, if the betting number setting operation or credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed, the result notification effect can be canceled, and the player can select whether to execute the result notification effect until the end. For a player who wants to advance the game ahead of making the setting guess, the game can be advanced.

  In this embodiment, after the start of the result notification effect, the set value is set on the condition that the result notification effect has ended after a certain period of time has elapsed without the betting number setting operation or the credit or betting number adjustment operation being performed. However, when the result notification effect ends without being canceled in the middle, there is an effect in which the set value is suggested at a higher rate than if it was canceled in the middle. The same effects as described above can be obtained as a configuration to be executed.

  In addition, the effect executed when the result notification effect ends without being canceled in the middle is not limited to the effect in which the set value is suggested, but information that is advantageous to the player when the player progresses the game ( For example, any effect may be used as long as the above-mentioned falling role type notification is notified.

  In this embodiment, when the continuous effect A is selected, one of the pseudo reel game and the touch game is executed. In the pseudo reel game, when a specific symbol combination can be arranged on the pseudo reel through the operation of the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, or in the touch game, the specified value is obtained through the operation of the touch panel. In contrast to the continuous effect A in which the set value is suggested when the above-mentioned specification is acquired, the start switch 7 is not operated or the start switch 7 is operated after the pseudo reel game is started. However, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is not operated and the bet number setting operation or credit or bet settlement operation is performed during the pseudo reel game, When the touch game ends without any touch panel operation in the game or before the touch game ends When the touch game is stopped due to a betting number setting operation or a credit or betting amount adjustment operation, the continuous effect B is executed instead of the continuous effect A in which the set value is suggested. . That is, in order to infer the set value, it is necessary to actively operate the start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R and the touch panel that are not directly related to the game. Can increase the willingness to perform technical interventions that are not directly related to each other, so that it is possible to effectively utilize functions that can be produced using these operation means.

  In this embodiment, after the pseudo reel game is started, the start switch 7 is not operated or the start switch 7 is operated, but the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated, and the pseudo reel game is not operated. In the middle of the game, when the bet number setting operation or credit or bet amount adjustment operation is performed, the pseudo reel game is stopped, or when the touch game is finished without any touch panel operation in the touch game, or the touch game If the touch game is canceled due to a betting number setting operation or a credit or betting amount adjustment operation before the end of the game, the continuous effect suggested by the setting value is not executed. When technical intervention is performed by operating the start switch 7 and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, or touch When the technical intervention is performed through the operation of the touch panel in the system, an effect that suggests the set value is performed at a higher rate than when the technical intervention is not performed. Similar effects can be obtained.

  In addition, when the technical intervention is performed by operating the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the pseudo reel game, or when the technical intervention is performed through the operation of the touch panel in the touch game, The production is not limited to the production in which the set value is suggested, and any production in which information that is advantageous to the player when the player progresses the game (for example, the above-described drop role type notification) may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of combinations are determined in advance as the production patterns of each game constituting the continuous production regardless of the type of the continuous production. When the sub CPU 91a starts the continuous production, the sub CPU 91a selects the combination of the production patterns at a ratio according to whether or not the special combination is won. For example, if the ratio of the first combination selected from the first combination and the second combination is higher when the special combination is won than when the special combination is not selected, the first combination When the continuous effect is executed, the expectation for winning the special role can be enhanced as compared with the case where the continuous effect is executed with the second combination.

  On the other hand, after the start of the continuous production, even before the end of the performance, general roles (cherry and watermelon) that are likely to be won at the same time as the special role wins, or chances are aligned to any winning line. In this case, the possibility of winning a special role will increase, but if the combination of production patterns is determined in advance as described above, there is a possibility of winning at the same time as the special role. Even if a high general role (cherry or watermelon) wins or chances are aligned on any winning line, there is no change in the flow of the continuous performance, and the expectation of the special role due to the continuous performance does not change.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, when a general role (cherry or watermelon) that is likely to win at the same time as a special role wins after the start of continuous production, the chance is placed on one of the winning lines. Rather than the combination of production patterns of continuous production currently being executed, the combination of production patterns that can be expected to win special roles, that is, the ratio that is selected when a special role is won is the current combination The combination is changed to a higher production pattern combination, and the remaining continuous production is executed based on the changed combination. As a result, after a continuous production based on a combination of production patterns that indicate the possibility of winning a special role, especially a combination of production patterns that cannot be expected very much for the special role, before the end, The possibility of a general role (cherry or watermelon) that is highly likely to win at the same time wins, or the chances are aligned to one of the winning lines, suggesting the possibility of winning a special role, and the possibility increased In this case, the content of the directing of the continuous performance also changes to the content that can be expected to win the special role from the current one, so the player's sense of expectation for the winning of the special role depends on the event that occurred during the continuous performance Can be effectively increased.

  In this example, after the start of continuous production, when a general role (cherry or watermelon) that is likely to win at the same time as the special role wins before the end of the performance, the chances are aligned on any winning line. Change to a combination of production patterns that can be expected to win special roles rather than a combination of production patterns of continuous production currently being executed, and execute the remaining continuous production based on the combination after the change. However, when a general role (cherry or watermelon) that is likely to be elected at the same time as the special role wins after the start of continuous production, the chances are aligned on any winning line. In addition, the combination of effect patterns that are initially executed for effect patterns of at least one game (for example, effect patterns of the remaining one game) among the remaining continuous effects It may be possible to change to a production pattern that corresponds to a combination of production patterns that can be expected to win the special role. Even in this case, a continuous production that indicates the possibility of winning the special role starts. After that, general roles (cherry and watermelon) that are likely to be elected at the same time as the special role are won before the end, or chances are aligned to one of the winning lines, and the special role is won When the possibility is suggested and the possibility increases, the production content of the continuous production also changes to the content that can be expected to win the special role, so the special role depends on the event that occurred during the continuous production It is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for winning.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the stop control by the stop control table created from the table creation data registered in advance in the ROM 41b (hereinafter also referred to as the table method) is applied as the reel stop control method. You can search for the retractable position at each stop operation timing, and apply stop control based on the search result (hereinafter also referred to as the control method), or stop control using both the table method and the control method (hereinafter table + control). May also be applied.

  Moreover, you may use these several systems together. For example, as a result of the internal lottery, by using both the table-type stop control and the control-type stop control according to the reel stop time (first stop, second stop, or third stop), As a result of all the internal lotteries, it is not necessary to prepare a stop control table in advance for all the stop times of the reels, so that the storage capacity of the stop control table can be reduced.

  In addition, depending on the timing of the stop operation, when a winning combination is missed, the stop control is performed by the table method using the stop control table for a relatively larger number of stopping times than when the winning combination is won. It is possible to diversify display results when a winning combination is won and the winning combination is missed.

  In particular, among the roles in which a special combination is missed, the display results when the special combination is missed can be diversified by performing stop control by the table method using the stop control table when the special combination is elected. In addition, even in the case of a loss that has not been won by any of the roles, it is possible to diversify the display results in the case of a loss by performing stop control using the table method using the stop control table. The degree of freedom in designing the display results that can appear both when winning a role and when not winning is expanded. That is, since the stop position in the case of losing can be limited by the stop control table, it is easy to adjust the stop position and the appearance ratio that are likely to be selected as a special role.

  On the other hand, when a role that does not miss is elected, the relationship with the display result when the special role is missed is weak. In other words, since a special role cannot be expected when a role that does not miss out appears, there is little need to diversify display results when a role that does not miss out is won. For this reason, when a winning combination that does not miss is won, stop control is effectively performed by performing stop control by a control method that does not use the stop control table for a relatively large number of stopping times than when winning a winning combination. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the table. That is, the display results can be varied according to the nature of the result of the internal lottery, and the storage capacity of the stop control table can be reduced.

  In addition, since the stop control is always performed in the table system for the first stop, the number of sliding symbols that will not stop from the stop control table selected when the special role is won is determined from the stop control table selected when the special role is not won. Control for deriving a reach (so-called 1st) that is established when a display result is derived for the first stop reel by selecting the registered stop control table and performing the first stop control. It becomes possible to design easily.

  In the above embodiment, after RT (1) starts, when the number of digested games reaches the specified number of games, RT (1) ends and shifts to the normal gaming state. It may be configured that RT (1) is ended when the end combination wins or the end result is derived before the number reaches the specified number of games.

  In the embodiment, after RT (2) and RT (3) are started, the game continues until one of the special roles is won, but the number of digest games reaches the specified number of games. RT (2), RT (3) ends, and it is configured to shift to RT (1) again, or RT (2), RT (3) ends when a falling role or falling point is derived. The configuration may be changed to RT (1) again.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in a game ball, and a take-in ball that detects a game ball taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls and a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls payed out by the ball payout device It is possible to set a bet number using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out by winning.

  Second Embodiment A slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. The configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment includes the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, and therefore, different points will be mainly described here.

  In the first embodiment described above, after BB and RB are completed, the process shifts to RT (1), and when the prescribed number of games is consumed, the game shifts to a normal game state with a high winning probability of replay (2) and replay (3). However, in this embodiment, after the end of BB, the winning probability of replay (2) (replay (2) + replay (1)), replay (3) (replay (3) + replay (1)) is The process shifts to RT (6) higher than that in the normal gaming state, and after completion of RB, the winning probability of the re-gamer shifts to RT (7) higher than that in the normal gaming state.

  RT (6) has a higher probability of winning for RT (2), replay (2), and replay (3) for transition to RT (3), which is advantageous to the player, and is higher than the normal gaming state. It is a gaming state that is easy to shift to RT (2) and RT (3) and is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. RT (6) shifts after the end of BB as described above. At this time, [06] indicating RT (6) is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. RT (6) ends when either the specified number of games is exhausted or when Replay (2) or Replay (3) wins.

  Specifically, since the final game of BB ends, that is, BB always ends with a winning of a small role, the RT flag is changed from [00] to RT (6) at the timing when the medal payout is completed [06]. And the specified number of games is stored in the number of remaining RT games, and the process proceeds to RT (6).

  While controlled by RT (6), when one game is finished, that is, when the game does not involve medal payout, when all reels stop, and when the game involves medal payout, the medal payout At the timing when is completed, 1 is subtracted from the number of remaining RT games.

  When RT (6) is completed after the specified number of games is exhausted, the RT flag is set at the timing when the final game for which the specified number of games has elapsed, that is, the game with the remaining RT number of games being [0000] is completed. [06] is updated to [00] indicating the normal gaming state, and RT (6) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state. When the replay (2) or the replay (3) wins and the RT (6) ends, the RT flag is set to [06 at the timing when the game that the replay (2) or the replay (3) wins ends. ] Is updated to [02] indicating RT (2) or [03] indicating RT (3), the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], RT (6) is terminated, and RT (2) Alternatively, transition to RT (3). Also, when BB (1) or RB wins and RT (6) ends, the RT flag is set without waiting for the end of the game at the timing when BB (1) or RB wins in the internal lottery. While updating from [06] to [00] indicating the normal gaming state, the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], and RT (6) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state. When BB (2) or BB (3) wins and RT (6) ends, the end of the game is waited at the timing when BB (2) or BB (3) wins in the internal lottery. In addition, the RT flag is updated from [06] to [04] indicating RT (4), the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], RT (6) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (4). Let

  RT (7) is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state because the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the normal gaming state. RT (7) shifts after the end of RB as described above. At this time, [07] indicating RT (7) is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. RT (7) ends when either the specified number of games is exhausted or when Replay (2) or Replay (3) wins.

  Specifically, when the last game of RB ends, that is, when RB ends without paying out medals, when RB ends with payout of medals at the timing when all reels stop. At the timing when the payout of medals is completed, the RT flag is updated from [00] to [07] indicating RT (7), the specified game number is stored in the RT remaining game number, and the process proceeds to RT (7).

  While controlled by RT (7), when one game is finished, that is, when the game does not involve the medal payout, when all reels stop, when the game involves the medal payout, the medal payout At the timing when is completed, 1 is subtracted from the RT remaining game number.

  When RT (7) is completed after the specified number of games is exhausted, the RT flag is set at the timing when the final game for which the specified number of games has passed, that is, the game with the remaining RT game count of [0000] is completed. [07] is updated to [00] indicating the normal gaming state, and RT (7) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state. When the replay (2) or the replay (3) wins and the RT (7) ends, the RT flag is set to [07] at the timing when the game where the replay (2) or the replay (3) wins ends. ] Is updated to [02] indicating RT (2) or [03] indicating RT (3), the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], RT (7) is terminated, and RT (2) Alternatively, transition to RT (3). Also, when BB (1) or RB wins and RT (7) ends, the RT flag is set without waiting for the end of the game at the timing when BB (1) or RB wins in the internal lottery. While updating from [07] to [00] indicating the normal gaming state, the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], and RT (7) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state. When BB (2) or BB (3) wins and RT (7) ends, the end of the game is waited at the timing when BB (2) or BB (3) wins in the internal lottery. In addition, the RT flag is updated from [07] to [04] indicating RT (4), the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], RT (7) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (4). Let

  As described above, in this embodiment, after BB is finished, the control is performed to RT (6) in which the winning probability of replay (2) (3) that becomes a trigger for transition to RT (2) (3) is increased. Thus, by controlling to RT (6), it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for shifting to RT (2) (3).

  In addition, RB has a smaller number of medals than BB. However, in BB, RT (6), which is shifted to after completion, is advantageous to the player unless Replay (2) or Replay (3) wins. 2) In contrast to RB, which does not shift to (3), after RB, it will always shift to RT (7) which is advantageous to the player, so the winning special role is RB However, the player's expectation will not be lost.

  In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the RAM 41c is initialized when the setting is changed, the RT work in which the RT flag is stored is not initialized, and RT (2) to (4) (6) Even when the setting is changed during (7), the RT flag is maintained even after the setting is changed, and after the setting is changed, the internal lottery is performed based on the changed setting value, but the control is performed before the setting is changed. The control is continued to RT (2) to (4) (6) (7). RT (6) (7) ends when the specified number of games is exhausted, but the RT remaining game count for counting the number of RT (6) (7) digested games is also initialized when the setting is changed. Therefore, when the setting is changed during RT (6) (7), not only RT (6) (7) is maintained, but also the digestion game before the setting change. The number is also maintained, and after the setting is changed, counting is resumed from the number of digested games before the change.

  Further, in this embodiment, while being controlled by RT (6) (7), the number of remaining RT games is updated at the timing when one game is finished, so that the setting is made before the timing when one game is finished. Even if a change is made, the number of remaining RT games is not updated if the game has not ended. After the setting is changed, the count is resumed from the number of remaining RT games before the start of the game interrupted by the setting change. Even if the setting is changed before the end of one game in RT (6) (7), only the remaining RT number is updated without reflecting the result of the game, for example, RT (6) (7) In the game in (2), a phenomenon suggesting the possibility of replay (2) (3) shifting to RT (2) (3) before the game is finished (all reels already stopped before stopping all reels) Stop When a situation or production content) occurs, it is impossible to update only the number of remaining RT games after invalidating the results of the game by intentionally changing the game result. For this reason, it is impossible to set a disadvantageous state (a normal gaming state in this embodiment), so that the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  Further, in this embodiment, while being controlled by RT (6) and (7), the setting change was made before one game was finished by updating the number of remaining RT games at the timing when one game was finished. Even after the setting change, counting can be restarted from the number of remaining RT games before the start of the game that was interrupted by the setting change, and the setting was changed before the game ended, and the game was interrupted Even if it is a case, it is counted up to the start of the interrupted game without simply performing the process of restoring the RT remaining game number that has already been updated by simply maintaining the RT remaining game number at that time. Counting can be restarted from the remaining number of RT games.

  As described above, the second embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the second embodiment, and changes and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as the first embodiment has the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. Further, the modified example illustrated for the first embodiment is also applicable to the second embodiment.

  A third embodiment of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. The configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment includes the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, and therefore, different points will be mainly described here.

  In the first embodiment described above, after BB and RB are completed, the process shifts to RT (1), and when the prescribed number of games is consumed, the game shifts to a normal game state with a high winning probability of replay (2) and replay (3). However, in this embodiment, after the end of BB and RB, the process proceeds to RT (8), and when RT (8) is completed by digesting the prescribed number of games, the process proceeds to RT (9). However, when the replay (1) wins before the prescribed number of games is exhausted in RT (8), the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state. In the present embodiment, there is no transition to RT (2) and RT (3) by winning a replay (2) and a replay (3).

  In RT (8), the winning probability of the re-gamer is the same as in the normal gaming state, and the medal payout rate per game is the same as in the normal gaming state, but RT (9) that does not shift from the normal gaming state. ) Is a game state that is advantageous to the player. RT (8) shifts after the end of BB and RB. At this time, [08] indicating RT (8) is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. Then, RT (8) ends at any time when the prescribed number of games is consumed or when replay (1) wins.

  Specifically, when the final game of BB and RB ends, that is, when RB ends without a medal payout (in this embodiment, BB always ends with a winning of a small role, so a medal payout occurs. If the BB and RB are finished with the medal payout, the RT flag is set to [00] at the timing when the medal payout is completed. ] Is updated to [08] indicating RT (8), the specified game number is stored in the RT remaining game number, and the process proceeds to RT (8).

  While controlled by RT (8), when one game is finished, that is, when the game does not involve the medal payout, when all reels stop, when the game involves the medal payout, the medal payout At the timing when is completed, 1 is subtracted from the number of remaining RT games.

  When RT (8) is finished after the prescribed number of games is consumed, the RT flag is set at the timing when the final game for which the prescribed number of games has passed, that is, the game with the remaining number of RT games of [0000] is finished. [08] is updated to [09] indicating RT (9), RT (8) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (9). Further, when the replay (1) wins and the RT (8) ends, the RT flag is changed from [08] to indicate the normal gaming state at the timing when the game won by the replay (1) ends [00]. At the same time, the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], and RT (8) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state. Also, when BB (1) or RB wins and RT (8) ends, the RT flag is set without waiting for the end of the game at the timing when BB (1) or RB wins in the internal lottery. While updating from [08] to [00] indicating the normal gaming state, the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], and RT (8) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state. Also, when BB (2) or BB (3) wins and RT (8) ends, the end of the game is waited at the timing when BB (2) or BB (3) wins in the internal lottery In addition, the RT flag is updated from [08] to [04] indicating RT (4), the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], RT (8) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (4). Let

  In RT (9), the lottery probability of the special role and the small role is the same as that in the normal game state, but the combined probability of the re-gamer is higher than that in the normal game state and RT (8). The medal payout rate per game is higher than in (8), which is a normal gaming state and a gaming state that is more advantageous than RT (8). RT (9) shifts when RT (8) reaches the specified number of games and ends. At this time, [09] indicating RT (9) is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. RT (9) ends when BB (1) to BB (3) and RB are won. Note that RT (9) shifts only when RT (8) reaches the specified number of games and ends, and does not shift from the normal gaming state.

  Specifically, when RT (8) reaches the specified number of games and ends, when the game ends, that is, if the game that has reached the specified number of games does not accompany the payout of medals, all reels If the game that has reached the specified number of games is accompanied by a medal payout at the timing of stopping, the RT flag is updated from [08] to [09] indicating RT (9) at the time when the medal payout is completed. , RT (9).

  If BB (1) or RB wins and RT (9) ends, the RT flag is set without waiting for the end of the game at the timing when BB (1) or RB wins in the internal lottery. [09] is updated to [00] indicating the normal gaming state, and RT (9) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state. When BB (2) or BB (3) wins and RT (9) ends, the end of the game is waited at the timing when BB (2) or BB (3) wins in the internal lottery. Instead, the RT flag is updated from [09] to [04] indicating RT (4), RT (9) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (4).

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the completion of BB and RB, control is performed to RT (8) that allows the transition to RT (9) by digestion of the prescribed number of games. ) Can increase the player's expectation for the transition to RT (9).

  In addition, RT (8) shifts to the normal gaming state without shifting to RT (9) when replay (1) wins before reaching the specified number of games, and RT (8). Even if it is controlled, it does not always shift to RT (9), and it becomes a condition to shift to RT (9) that replay (1) does not win for the specified number of games. It is possible to provide a game with a feeling.

  In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the RAM 41c is initialized when the setting is changed, the RT work in which the RT flag is stored is not initialized, and RT (4) (8) ( 9) Even if the setting is changed during the setting, the RT flag is maintained even after the setting is changed. After the setting is changed, the internal lottery is performed based on the setting value after the change, but the RT controlled before the setting is changed. (4) The control is continued to (8) and (9). RT (8) ends when the specified number of games is exhausted, but the remaining RT number for counting the number of RT (8) digested games is also stored in the RT work that is not initialized when the setting is changed. Therefore, when a setting change is made during RT (8), not only RT (8) is maintained, but also the number of digested games before the setting change is maintained. Counting is resumed from the previous number of digest games.

  Further, in this embodiment, the setting is changed before the timing when one game ends by updating the number of remaining RT games at the timing when one game ends while being controlled to RT (8). However, if the game is not finished, the RT remaining game number is not updated, and after the setting change, the count is restarted from the RT remaining game number before the start of the game interrupted by the setting change. Even if the setting is changed before the end of one game in RT (8), only the number of remaining RT games is updated without reflecting the result of the game. For example, in the game in RT (8) Phenomena (such as the stop mode of the already stopped reels and the contents of effects before stopping all reels) that suggests the possibility of winning a replay (1) that shifts to the normal gaming state before the game ends. At this time, by changing the setting, it becomes impossible to update only the number of remaining RT games after invalidating the result of the game, which is intentionally advantageous for the player (in this embodiment). If so, it is impossible to set RT (9)), so that the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  Also, in this embodiment, while the RT is controlled to RT (8), even if the setting change is made before one game ends by updating the RT remaining game number at the timing when one game ends, After the setting change, the counting can be restarted from the number of remaining RT games before the start of the game interrupted by the setting change, and the setting is changed before the game is finished and the game is interrupted. However, the number of remaining RTs is counted up to the start of the interrupted game, simply by maintaining the number of remaining RT games at that time, and without performing processing such as restoring the number of remaining RT games. Counting can be resumed from the number of games.

  As described above, the third embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the second embodiment, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as in the first and second embodiments has the same effect as that described in the first and second embodiments. Further, the modified example illustrated for the first and second embodiments can also be applied to the third embodiment.

  Embodiment 4 of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. The configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment includes the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, and therefore, different points will be mainly described here.

  In the first embodiment described above, after BB and RB are completed, the process shifts to RT (1), and when the prescribed number of games is consumed, the game shifts to a normal game state with a high winning probability of replay (2) and replay (3). However, in this embodiment, after the end of BB and RB, the state shifts to the normal game state, and when the bell wins in the normal game state, the state shifts to RT (10) advantageous to the player, and the normal game state When the replay wins, the player moves to RT (11), which is disadvantageous for the player.

  In the normal gaming state, at the end of BB or RB, when RT (10) is digested by the specified number of games and RT (10) is completed, RT (11) is digested by the specified number of games and RT (11) is ended. When BB (1) or RB wins, it moves. At this time, [00] indicating the normal gaming state is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. The normal gaming state is either when the bell wins, when the replay (1) wins, when BB (2) or BB (3) wins, or when BB (1) or RB wins Terminates when

  RT (10) is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state or RT (11) because the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that of the normal gaming state, RT (11). RT (10) shifts when the bell wins in the normal gaming state. At this time, [10] indicating RT (10) is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. Then, RT (10) ends when any of BB (1) to BB (3), RB is won, or when the specified number of games is consumed after transitioning to RT (10).

  Specifically, the RT flag is changed from [00] to RT (10) at the timing when the game in which the bell is won in the normal gaming state is completed, that is, the bell is always accompanied by the medal payout. 10], the specified number of games is stored in the number of remaining RT games, and the process proceeds to RT (10).

  While controlled by RT (10), the timing at which one game is completed, that is, the timing at which all reels stop when the game does not involve the medal payout, and the medal payout at the timing when all the reels stop. At the timing when is completed, 1 is subtracted from the number of remaining RT games.

  When RT (10) is completed after the specified number of games is exhausted, the RT flag is set at the timing when the final game for which the specified number of games has elapsed, that is, the game with the remaining number of RT games of [0000] is completed. [10] is updated to [00] indicating the normal gaming state, and RT (10) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state. When the replay (2) or the replay (3) wins and the RT (10) ends, the RT flag is set to [10] at the timing when the game that the replay (2) or the replay (3) wins ends. ] Is updated to [02] indicating RT (2) or [03] indicating RT (3), the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], RT (10) is terminated, and RT (2) Alternatively, transition to RT (3). If BB (1) or RB wins and RT (10) ends, the RT flag is set without waiting for the end of the game at the timing when BB (1) or RB wins in the internal lottery. While updating [10] from [10] to [00] indicating the normal gaming state, the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], and RT (10) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state. When BB (2) or BB (3) wins and RT (10) ends, the end of the game is waited at the timing when BB (2) or BB (3) wins in the internal lottery. In addition, the RT flag is updated from [10] to [04] indicating RT (4), the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], RT (10) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (4). Let

  RT (11) is a game state that is disadvantageous for a player whose winning probability of the re-gamer is almost the same as the normal game state and does not shift to RT (10). RT (11) shifts when replay (1) wins in the normal gaming state. At this time, [11] indicating RT (11) is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. Then, RT (11) ends when one of BB (1) to BB (3), RB is won, or when the specified number of games is exhausted after shifting to RT (11).

  Specifically, in the normal gaming state, since the game where the replay (1) wins is finished, that is, since the replay (1) is not accompanied by the payout of medals, the RT flag is set from [00] at the timing when all reels are stopped. Update to [11] indicating RT (11), store the specified number of games in the number of remaining RT games, and shift to RT (11).

  While controlled by RT (11), when one game is finished, that is, when the game does not involve medal payout, when all reels stop, when the game involves medal payout, the medal payout At the timing when is completed, 1 is subtracted from the number of remaining RT games.

  When RT (11) is completed after the specified number of games is digested, the RT flag is set at the timing when the final game for which the specified number of games has elapsed, that is, the game with the remaining number of RT games of [0000] is completed. [11] is updated to [00] indicating the normal gaming state, and RT (11) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state. When the replay (2) or the replay (3) wins and the RT (11) ends, the RT flag is set to [11 at the timing when the game that the replay (2) or the replay (3) wins ends. ] Is updated to [02] indicating RT (2) or [03] indicating RT (3), the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], RT (11) is terminated, and RT (2) Alternatively, transition to RT (3). If BB (1) or RB wins and RT (11) ends, the RT flag is set without waiting for the end of the game at the timing when BB (1) or RB wins in the internal lottery. While updating [11] from [11] to [00] indicating the normal gaming state, the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], and RT (11) is terminated to shift to the normal gaming state. Also, when BB (2) or BB (3) wins and RT (11) ends, BB (2) or BB (3) waits for the end of the game at the timing of winning in the internal lottery In addition, the RT flag is updated from [11] to [04] indicating RT (4), the number of remaining RT games is updated to [0000], RT (11) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (4). Let

  In this way, in this embodiment, the normal gaming state (excluding the state where any special role is elected), that is, after the end of BB or RB, after the end of RT (10) or after the end of RT (11) In this gaming state, there is a possibility that both RT (10) advantageous to the player and RT (11) disadvantageous to the player may be transferred. For this reason, once transitioning from the normal gaming state to RT (10), an opportunity to transition to RT (10) again is provided even after RT (10) is completed, and RT (10) is periodically controlled. It becomes possible to do. On the other hand, when transitioning from the initial gaming state to RT (11), there is no transition to RT (10) until the RT (11) is terminated, but when RT (11) is terminated, the normal gaming state is entered again. Even in such a case, an opportunity to shift to RT (10) periodically comes. In other words, the normal gaming state functions as a chance zone that may shift to RT (10), which is advantageous to the player, and even if such a chance zone shifts to RT (10), it shifts to RT (11). Even in this case, it will be visited periodically. For this reason, even in the case of transitioning to RT (11) without transitioning to RT (10) in the normal gaming state, since the transition to the normal gaming state is performed again thereafter, there is a possibility of transitioning to RT (10) periodically. The normal gaming state will come, and the player's expectation for RT (10) can be maintained.

  In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the RAM 41c is initialized when the setting is changed, the RT work storing the RT flag is not initialized, and RT (4) (10) ( 11) Even when the setting is changed during the setting, the RT flag is maintained even after the setting is changed. After the setting is changed, the internal lottery is performed based on the changed setting value, but the RT controlled before the setting is changed. (4) The control is continued to (10) and (11). RT (10) (11) ends when the prescribed number of games is exhausted, but the RT remaining game count for counting the number of RT (10) (11) digested games is also initialized when the setting is changed. When the setting is changed during RT (10) (11), not only RT (10) (11) is maintained but also the digestion game before the setting is changed. The number is also maintained, and after the setting is changed, counting is resumed from the number of digested games before the change.

  Further, in this embodiment, while being controlled by RT (10) (11), the number of remaining RT games is updated at the timing when one game is finished, so that the setting is made before the timing when one game is finished. Even if a change is made, the number of remaining RT games is not updated if the game has not ended. After the setting is changed, the count is resumed from the number of remaining RT games before the start of the game interrupted by the setting change. Even if the setting is changed before one game ends in RT (10) (11), only the remaining RT number is updated without reflecting the result of the game, for example, RT (10) (11) In the game in (11), a phenomenon that suggests the possibility of replay (2) (3) shifting to RT (2) (3) before the game is finished (pause before stopping all reels) If a reel stop mode or production content, etc.) occurs, it becomes impossible to update only the number of remaining RT games after invalidating the result of the game by changing the setting. In addition, since it becomes impossible to set a state advantageous to the player (in this embodiment, a normal gaming state), the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  Further, in this embodiment, the setting is changed before one game is finished by updating the number of remaining RT games at the timing when one game is finished while being controlled by RT (10) (11). Even after the setting change, counting can be restarted from the number of remaining RT games before the start of the game that was interrupted by the setting change, and the setting was changed before the game ended, and the game was interrupted Even if it is a case, it is counted up to the start of the interrupted game without simply performing the process of restoring the RT remaining game number that has already been updated by simply maintaining the RT remaining game number at that time. Counting can be restarted from the remaining number of RT games.

  As described above, the fourth embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the fourth embodiment, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Moreover, about the structure which is the same as that of Examples 1-3, or similar, it has an effect similar to what was demonstrated in Examples 1-3. Moreover, the modification illustrated about Examples 1-3 is applicable to Example 4. FIG.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is the schematic which shows the wiring connection state of the game control board and the electronic component for games connected to this game control board. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an external output board | substrate. (A) is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal IN signal, and (b) is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal OUT signal. It is a figure which shows the structure of a reel motor. (A) is a timing chart which shows the control method at the time of starting of a reel motor, (b) is a timing chart which shows the control method at the time of rotation of a reel motor and a stop. It is a timing chart which shows the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the control situation of a full tank error. It is a figure which shows the structure of the combination defined as winning. It is a figure which shows the object combination of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values in a normal game state (at the time of special role non-winning). It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values in a normal game state (during special role winning). It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values in RT (1). It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values in RT (2). It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values in RT (3). It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values in RT (4) (at the time of special role non-winning). It is a figure showing the number of judgment values in RT (4) (during special role winning). It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values in RB. (A) is a figure which shows the winning probability of the combination of a watermelon, a watermelon + 1 piece, and the combination or combination containing a cherry, (b) is the winning probability of the combination of a combination of watermelon, watermelon + 1 piece, and a cherry It is a figure which shows the magnitude relationship of. It is a figure which shows the transition opportunity and completion | finish opportunity of RT. It is a timing chart which shows the update condition of RT flag and RT remaining game number. It is a timing chart which shows the update condition of RT flag. It is a timing chart which shows the update condition of RT flag at the time of a setting change. It is a timing chart which shows the update condition of RT flag at the time of a setting change. It is a timing chart which shows the update state of RT flag at the time of a setting change, and RT remaining game number. (A) is a figure which shows the selection rate of continuous production A and B, (b) is a figure which shows the character selection rate in continuous production A.

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1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 32L, 32C, 32R Reel motor 34 Hopper unit 35 Overflow tank 35a Full tank sensor 41 Main controller 41a CPU
41b ROM
41c RAM
91 Sub-control unit 91a CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM

Claims (5)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and the display result is displayed on a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. A slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including a re-game winning accompanied by a re-playing that can be played without using the gaming value before the display result of the variable display device is derived A pre-determining means for determining whether or not
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the setting values is selected from a plurality of types of setting values that determine the probability that the predetermination means determines that the occurrence of a winning is permitted. An advantage setting means for setting an advantage for the player at
Specific game state transition means for transitioning to a specific game state in which a determination that the pre-determination means allows the occurrence of the re-game winning is performed with a predetermined probability when a predetermined transition condition is established;
Game number counting means for counting the number of games digested since the transition to the specific gaming state;
First specific game state ending means for ending the specific game state and shifting to the first game state when the number of games counted by the game number counting means in the specific game state reaches a specified value;
When the display result derived to the variable display device becomes a specific display result before the number of games counted by the game number counting means reaches a specified value in the specific game state, the specific game state is terminated. And a second specific gaming state ending means for shifting to a second gaming state having a different advantage from the first gaming state,
With
After the start of the game, it may be suggested that the specific display result may be derived before the display result is derived to the variable display device,
When a set value is newly set by the advantage setting means in the specific game state, the specific game state is maintained, and in the specific game state, the probability is determined according to the new set value. Making a decision to allow the occurrence of a re-game prize and maintaining the number of games counted by the game number counting means before the new set value is set;
When a new set value is set by the advantage setting means before the end of one game in the specific gaming state, the game is interrupted by restarting the game that was interrupted by the new set value being set. A game can be started by setting a number of bets, and the game number counting means restarts counting from the number of games that have been counted before the start of the interrupted game. Slot machine. The game number counting means updates the digested game number when a display result is derived on the variable display device in a game that is not accompanied by the game value in the specific gaming state, and In the game accompanied by value addition, after the display result is derived to the variable display device, the number of the digested games is updated when the game value assignment is completed. The described slot machine. When it is determined by the pre-determining means that a special winning with a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player is allowed, and the special winning is not generated, the special winning is allowed. Carry-over means to carry over the decision to the effect after the next game,
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the occurrence of the special prize is permitted, the pre-deciding means has a higher probability than the pre-decision means before the determination that the special prize is allowed to occur. A special decision replay high probability state transition means for transitioning to a special decision replay high probability state for making a decision to allow the occurrence of a prize;
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In the special decision replay high probability state, when a new set value is set by the advantage setting means, the special prize that has been carried over by the carry-over means before the new set value is set The decision to allow the occurrence of occurrence of the occurrence is always deleted while the replay high probability state at the time of special decision is always maintained, and the replay high probability state at the time of special decision is determined according to the new set value. had lines determines to permit the occurrence of the re-game winning probability, when the special winning determined by the predetermination means after the new setting value is set occurs, during該特by determining The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the high-replay probability state is terminated . The special determination re-play high probability state transition means is configured such that when the advance determination means determines that the occurrence of the special prize is permitted, the game is determined to permit the occurrence of the special prize. 4. The slot machine according to claim 3, wherein the slot machine is shifted to the special game replay high probability state without waiting for completion. 5. Continuous production execution means for executing a continuous production that suggests the possibility of continuing to play a plurality of games and indicating that it is determined to allow the occurrence of a special prize accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
The winning display corresponding to the priority winning than the winning display result corresponding to the special winning when it is simultaneously determined by the pre-determining means that the special winning is allowed and the priority winning is allowed. Preferential winning priority derivation control means that prioritize results,
The number of types of special prizes that do not overlap each other for the operation procedure for generating a prize: X, the probability that the pre-decision means allows the occurrence of the priority prize during the continuous production: Y, The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein Z <X + Y · Z is established when the number of continuous games of continuous production is Z.

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