JP5065738B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly, to notification of a decision to permit derivation of a special display result accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

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

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, bonuses, and replays. Here, especially in the case of winning a bonus, the player will shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus from the next game, and the player will obtain a larger profit than when winning a small role or replay be able to. In order to win a winning combination for each combination including bonus combinations, that is, in order for the variable display device to derive the winning display mode, it is generally won in an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). The winning flag must be set.

  Here, the display mode for winning is determined by the combination of the symbols derived to the three reels on the winning line, but each reel is stopped within the predetermined stop delay time from the stop button operation. There must be. For small roles and replays, if the winning flag is set, symbols may be placed on each reel so that winnings can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop button. In most cases, symbols are arranged on each reel so that a prize may not be won depending on the operation timing of the stop button even if is set.

  Therefore, when the bonus is won, the player needs to change the operation procedure of the stop button so that the bonus can be won. In addition, the profits that a player can obtain from bonus winnings are much larger than those for small roles and replays, so the player expects to win bonuses and win bonuses as a premise. And then you are playing games. In this way, whether or not a bonus is won in the slot machine game is the information that the player wants to know most. Here, there is a slot machine in which if a bonus is won, this is always notified by lighting of a lamp (WIN lamp) (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-28282 A (paragraph 0029)

  In the slot machine of Patent Document 1, when in the complete notification stage, the WIN lamp is always turned on by winning the bonus. When such a complete notification control is performed, the timing at which the WIN lamp is turned on may be, for example, when a game start operation (start lever operation) is performed.

  However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, the bonus is not won simultaneously with other small roles. When a bonus and another small combination are won at the same time, there is a possibility that the bonus is internally won when the small combination wins, and this increases the player's expectation. However, if the WIN lamp is turned on by the game start operation, the effect of enhancing the interest of the game is lost due to the small role winning.

  The present invention creates a timing to increase the player's expectation for notifying that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result accompanying the transition to the special gaming state is permitted, thereby playing the game An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can improve the interests of the company.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (medal), and a variable display device (variable display device 2) that displays a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner. ) Is a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Special display with a transition to a special game state (regular bonus, big bonus) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state when a predetermined start operation (operation of the start lever 11) is performed for each game Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to allow the derivation of a winning display result including a result (regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2)) and a specific display result (cherry) other than the special display result (Step S403),
Derivation control means (step S403) for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means;
When the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device, special game state control means for controlling the game state to the special game state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied (steps S708, S710, S712) When,
When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the special display result is not derived based on the determination, a special determination carry-over means for carrying over the determination after the next game (step S814: small role winning flag, Delete only the replay winning flag)
A special notification means for performing a special notification indicating that it is determined to permit the derivation of the special display result when it is determined by the pre-determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. Special notification control means (steps S931, S933, S947, S949) for causing the bonus notification lamp 66 and the liquid crystal display 4) to execute the special notification and controlling the notification timing at which the special notification is started. With
The pre-determining means is a single determining means for determining only that the derivation of the special display result is permitted in one game (step S516, FIG. 4 (a): regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2 )) And simultaneous determination means for simultaneously determining that the derivation of the special display result and the derivation of the specific display result are permitted in one game (step S512, FIG. 4A: regular bonus + cherry) , Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Cherry)
The special notification control means includes
Whether it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the single determination means, or both the determination that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the derivation of the specific display result are simultaneously determined by the simultaneous determination means A special notification timing determining means for determining the notification timing of the special notification according to whether the notification timing of the special notification is determined, and controlling the notification timing of the special notification according to the notification timing determined by the special notification timing determination means,
The special notification timing determination means includes
When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the single determination means, the display result is derived to the variable display device in the game at the notification timing before the display result is derived to the variable display device. The notification timing of the special notification is determined as a higher ratio than the notification timing after that,
When it is simultaneously determined by the simultaneous determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, the subsequent display results are derived to the variable display device in the game. The notification timing of the special notification is determined as a ratio higher than the notification timing before the display result is derived on the variable display device (modified example of steps S918 and S919) ,
The special notification control means further executes the special notification according to the game situation up to the notification timing determined by the special notification timing determination means .

  In the slot machine according to the first aspect, when it is simultaneously determined that the derivation of the special display result and the derivation of the specific display result are permitted, the display result is derived to the variable display device in the game. Thereafter, the special notification is executed at a higher rate than before the display result is derived to the variable display device. The special notification indicates that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result accompanied by the transition to the special gaming state advantageous to the player is permitted. It will increase the expectation of being controlled by the state. However, the original playability in the slot machine is realized by what kind of display result is derived to the variable display device, and the consciousness of the player who is playing the game is usually from the special notification means. Is also suitable for variable display devices.

  When it is simultaneously determined by the simultaneous determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, if the special display result is not derived as the display result of the variable display device, the specific display result Is often derived. In this case, after the display result (in many cases, the specific display result) is derived to the variable display device, the ratio of execution of special notification increases, so that the expectation is raised by deriving the specific display result. The player's consciousness can be directed to the special notification means. In other words, at the timing when the specific display result is derived, it is possible to greatly increase the player's expectation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the slot machine according to the first aspect,
The special notification timing determining means determines the notification timing after the display result is derived on the variable display device in the game when the simultaneous determination means determines that the derivation of the special display result is allowed. The notification timing of the special notification can be determined as a higher ratio than when determined by the determination means (modified examples of steps S918, S919, and S925).

  In this case, the special notification result is derived after the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result and the display result is derived to the variable display device. This is often the case when it is determined to permit and to permit the derivation of the specific display result. In the determination of the single determination means, if the special display result is not derived, the specific display result is not derived, but in the determination of the simultaneous determination means, the specific display result is often derived unless the special display result is derived. By deriving the specific display result as the display result of the variable display device, it is possible to raise the sense of expectation and to direct the player's awareness to the special notification means.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the second aspect of the present invention provides:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (medal), and a variable display device (variable display device 2) that displays a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner. ) Is a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Special display with a transition to a special game state (regular bonus, big bonus) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state when a predetermined start operation (operation of the start lever 11) is performed for each game Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to allow the derivation of a winning display result including a result (regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2)) and a specific display result (cherry) other than the special display result (Step S403),
Derivation control means (step S403) for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means;
When the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device, special game state control means for controlling the game state to the special game state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied (steps S708, S710, S712) When,
When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the special display result is not derived based on the determination, a special determination carry-over means for carrying over the determination after the next game (step S814: small role winning flag, Delete only the replay winning flag)
A special notification means for performing a special notification indicating that it is determined to permit the derivation of the special display result when it is determined by the pre-determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. Special notification control means (steps S931, S933, S947, S949) for causing the bonus notification lamp 66 and the liquid crystal display 4) to execute the special notification and controlling the notification timing at which the special notification is started. With
The pre-determining means is a single determining means for determining only that the derivation of the special display result is permitted in one game (step S516, FIG. 4 (a): regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2 )) And simultaneous determination means for simultaneously determining that the derivation of the special display result and the derivation of the specific display result are permitted in one game (step S512, FIG. 4A: regular bonus + cherry) , Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Cherry)
The special notification control means includes
Whether it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the single determination means, or both the determination that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the derivation of the specific display result are simultaneously determined by the simultaneous determination means A special notification timing determining means for determining the special notification according to whether the special notification timing is determined, and controlling the notification timing of the special notification according to the notification timing determined by the special notification timing determination means,
The special notification timing determination means includes
When it is determined by the single determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, the notification timing of the special notification is set to a higher ratio than the notification timing of the game after the game. Decide
When it is simultaneously determined by the simultaneous determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, the notification timing of the game after the game is determined as the notification timing during the game. The notification timing of the special notification is determined as a higher ratio (steps S918, S919) ,
The special notification control means further executes the special notification according to the game situation up to the notification timing determined by the special notification timing determination means .

In the slot machine according to the second aspect, when it is simultaneously determined that the derivation of the special display result and the derivation of the specific display result are permitted, the game after the game is more than during the game. Special announcements are made at a high rate. The special notification indicates that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result accompanied by the transition to the special gaming state advantageous to the player is permitted. It will increase the expectation of being controlled by the state. However, the original playability in the slot machine is realized by what kind of display result is derived to the variable display device, and the consciousness of the player who is playing the game is usually from the special notification means. Is also suitable for variable display devices.

When it is simultaneously determined by the simultaneous determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, if the special display result is not derived as the display result of the variable display device, the specific display result Is often derived. In this case, since the ratio of execution of special notification is higher in the game after the determined game (in many cases, the game after the derivation of the specific display result), the specific display result has been derived. As a result, the player's consciousness can be directed to the special notification means while enhancing the expectation. In other words, at the timing when the specific display result is derived, it is possible to greatly increase the player's expectation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the slot machine according to the second aspect,
Stop operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated by the player to stop the variation display of the identification information;
Operation enabling means (steps S601 to S606) for allowing the operation of the stop operation means to be performed after the start operation is performed,
The derivation control means is variable according to an operation procedure of the stop operation means and a determination result of the prior determination means when the stop operation means is operated after being validated by the operation validation means. Let the display device derive the display result,
The special notification timing determining means, when it is determined by the single determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, before the operation of the stop operation means is validated by the operation validation means in the game. The notification timing of the special notification can be determined by setting the notification timing to a higher ratio than the notification timing after the operation of the stop operation means is validated (step S925).

  In this case, when it is determined by the single determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, special notification is often executed before the operation of the stop operation means is validated in the game. When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the single determination means, the winning display result (including the specific display result) other than the special display result is derived regardless of the operation procedure of the stop operation means. There is no. In such a case, since a special notification is often performed before the operation of the stop operation means is validated, the player may play a game to promptly derive a special display result according to the special notification. become able to.

In the slot machine according to the first and second aspects,
Special game state ending means (steps S806, S811) for ending the special game state when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the special game state;
The special gaming state ending means may further include special ending period measuring means (steps S914, S921, S927, S935, S945) for measuring an elapsed period (number of games) after the special gaming state is ended. Good. In this case,
The special notification means includes first special notification means (bonus notification lamp 66) and second special notification means (liquid crystal display 4),
When it is determined that the special display result is allowed to be derived before the elapsed time measured by the special end period measuring means exceeds a predetermined period (100 games), the special notification control means Second special notification control means (step) for causing the second special notification means to execute the special notification at a higher probability than when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted after the predetermined period has been exceeded. S922, S929).

  Here, when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, the special notification is performed from the first special notification unit and / or the second special notification unit, so that the player's interest is concentrated in one place. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. In particular, when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted before the predetermined period has elapsed since the end of the previous special gaming state, it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted after the predetermined period has elapsed. Since the special notification is performed from the second special notification means with a higher probability than the time, it is easy for a player unfamiliar with the game to determine whether or not to permit the derivation of the special display result is determined.

  Furthermore, the special notification is performed with high probability from the second special notification means only when the elapsed period from the end of the previous special game state is within a predetermined period. That is, when the chance that the player can obtain a large profit occurs within a short period of time, the special notification is performed from the second special notification means with a higher probability. A player's expectation can be raised and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the case of causing the second special notification means to perform the special notification, the first special notification means may be configured to cause the first special notification means to perform the special notification. It is good also as what does not alert | report. Further, when the special notification from the second special notification means is determined to permit the derivation of the special display result before the elapsed period measured by the special end period measurement means exceeds the predetermined period. It may be performed with a probability of 100%, and is not performed at all when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted after the predetermined period exceeds the elapsed period measured by the special end period measuring means ( That is, the probability of performing special notification from the second special notification means may be 0%).

  In addition, the first special notification unit and / or the second special notification unit may be capable of performing other effects as long as at least the special notification can be performed. . Furthermore, for a predetermined period that becomes a boundary for performing the special notification from the second special notification means, the time after the special display result ends may be applied, or the number of digested games may be applied. Alternatively, it is also possible to apply the number of winning games and the number of game value payouts based on the small role winning after the special gaming state ends.

Here, when determining that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, the prior determination unit determines that the derivation of the special display result of any one of a plurality of types is permitted. age,
The special gaming state control means may control the gaming state to a special gaming state in which an advantage is determined according to the type of special display result derived to the variable display device. In this case,
The second special notification control means further permits derivation of a special display result (big bonus (1), big bonus (2)) corresponding to a special gaming state (big bonus) having a predetermined advantage or higher. On the condition that the fact is determined, the second special notification means can execute the special notification (steps S916 (YES) and S928 (YES)).

  Here, the special notification is performed from the second special notification means only when it is determined that derivation of a special display result of a type corresponding to a special gaming state with a predetermined advantage or higher is permitted. Therefore, the player's expectation for the special notification from the second special notification means can be further increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. Note that the special game state having a predetermined advantage or higher may be limited to the special game state having the highest advantage. Further, when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result of the type corresponding to the special gaming state whose advantage is lower than the predetermined advantage is permitted, the elapsed period measured by the special end period measuring means is the predetermined period. Even before it exceeds, only the first special notification means can perform the special notification.

The slot machine according to the first and second aspects is as follows.
On the condition that a predetermined operation (setting key switch 92 is turned ON) is performed at the time of start-up, the predetermination means derives the winning display result based on the operation of the predetermined setting operation means (setting switch 91). An allowable stage setting means (S203 to S208) for selecting and setting any one of the allowable stages (setting values 1 to 6) having different probabilities of being determined to be allowed;
Data for controlling the progress of the game including data indicating an elapsed period after the end of the special gaming state measured by the special end period measuring means is stored so as to be readable and writable, and power is supplied to the slot machine Data storage means (RAM 122) that backs up the stored data even while the
Data initialization for initializing data stored in the data storage means including data indicating an elapsed period measured by the special end period measuring means when a new allowable stage is set by the allowable stage setting means In the case of further comprising means (step S951),
The special notification control means does not cause the second special notification means to perform the special notification until the special display result is first derived when the slot machine is activated without performing the predetermined operation. Non-notification control means (step S950) for performing the above control may be included.

  In this case, when a new allowable stage is set, data indicating the elapsed period after the end of the previous special gaming state is initialized, so that it is determined that the special display result is allowed to be derived at any timing. However, the special notification is not performed from the second special notification means. On the other hand, when the slot machine is simply started without setting a new allowable stage, the data stored in the data storage means is not initialized, but it is not until the special display result is first derived. Even if it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, the special notification cannot be performed from the second special notification unit. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from perceiving whether or not the allowable stage has been changed by the special notification from the second special notification means. The non-notification control means may be constituted by means for erasing data indicating an elapsed period measured by the special end period measurement means among the data stored in the data storage means. .

In the slot machine according to the first and second aspects,
The special notification control means is determined to permit the derivation of the special display result in a game from the end of the special gaming state until a predetermined number of scheduled games (11, 33, 55 games) is consumed. When this is done, it is possible to include scheduled game number notification control means (steps S913, S910 (NO)) for delaying execution of the special notification until at least the game that uses the scheduled number of games.

  Here, even if it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted from the end of the special gaming state to the game of digesting the scheduled game number, the execution of the special notification is performed after the special gaming state is completed. Delayed until the game to play. For this reason, a player's expectation can be raised in the game which digests the number of scheduled games after completion | finish of a special game state, and the interest of a game can be improved. In addition, since the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is not delayed by the elapsed time from the end of the special gaming state or the like, the operation rate due to the player waiting for the notification timing It does not lead to a decrease in.

Here, the pre-determining means displays the winning indication of a replay display result (replay) accompanied by a replay that allows the next game to be played without using the gaming value for setting the bet amount. Decide whether to derive as a result,
The derivation control means, when it is determined that the derivation of the replay display result is permitted in the game in which the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result is carried over by the special decision carryover means, The replay display result may be given priority over the special display result. In this case, the slot machine is
When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, the re-game height that makes the probability that the derivation of the re-game display result is permitted by the pre-determining means is higher than the normal gaming state And a first re-game high probability control means for controlling the gaming state to the probability state (RT) (a modified example in which the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) + the big bonus (2) are controlled to the RT by winning). can do.
From the end of the special gaming state to the time when at least the scheduled number of games is consumed, the probability that the pre-determining means determines to allow the derivation of the re-game display result is made higher than the normal gaming state. A second re-game high probability control means (step S807) for controlling the game state to the game high probability state (RT) may be further provided.
The first replay high probability control means and the second replay high probability control means may be provided with either one or both.

  In the case of controlling to the replay high probability state by the first replay high probability control means, when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, the replay high probability state is controlled, and the special notification is sent. It is less likely that the special display result is derived before it is performed. As a result, it is possible to increase the number of cases where the player can be expected to receive special notifications.

  On the other hand, in the case where the second replay high probability control means performs control to the replay high probability state, it may allow the derivation of the special display result from the end of the special game state to the digestion of the planned number of games. Until it is determined, a decrease in the game value possessed by the player can be suppressed (in some cases increased). Even if it is decided to allow the derivation of the special display result before the planned number of games is consumed, the reduction in the game value possessed by the player is suppressed due to the high probability state of replay controlled by this (if Can be increased). As a result, it is decided to allow the derivation of the special display result next while suppressing (in some cases increasing) the game value possessed by the player from the end of the special game state to the digestion of the planned number of games. Can be expected to be done.

  Further, the scheduled game number notification control means derives a display result on the variable display device in a game that digests the scheduled game number selected from a plurality of types of scheduled game numbers determined as the scheduled game number. The execution of the special notification may be delayed until

  Further, when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted in the game from the end of the special gaming state to the digest of the scheduled game number, the special notification control means The notification control means may further include scheduled game number notification determination means (step S912) for determining whether or not to delay execution of the special notification.

  In this case, even if it is not informed that it has been decided to permit the derivation of the special display result by digesting the number of previous scheduled games, the special number will be displayed before the next scheduled number of games is reached. It may be determined that derivation of the display result is permitted. Thereby, a player's expectation can be maintained toward the game which digests the next scheduled game number, and the interest of a game can be improved further. Further, by further including the scheduled game number notification determining means, it may be notified that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is allowed other than the game that digests the scheduled number of games. Regardless of the number of digested games from the end of the special game state, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the execution of the special notification.

In the slot machine according to the first and second aspects,
Stop operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated by the player to stop the variation display of the identification information;
A payout award unit for giving a predetermined payout when the specific display result is derived as a display result of the variable display device;
The payout award means is a game value awarding means (step S802) for awarding a player a gaming value (2) equal to or less than the maximum number (3) of bets that can be set for one game as the payout. , A re-game granting means (step S706 (regular bonus) for granting a re-play that enables the next game to be played with the same bet number without using the game value for setting the bet number as the payout , A big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) and a modification in the case where a replay is won simultaneously))). In this case,
The derivation control means includes
According to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation procedure of the stop operation means, the variable display device derives a display result,
It is determined that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the pre-determining unit, and the specific display result is derived when the stop operation unit is operated in a predetermined specific procedure, and the procedure is performed in a procedure other than the specific procedure. Specific derivation control means for deriving a display result other than the specific display result including a predetermined special permissible display result (chance) when the stop operation means is operated;
It is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the pre-determining means, and the special display result is derived when the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined special procedure, Special stop control means for deriving display results other than the special display result including the special permissible display result when the stop operation means is operated may be included.

  In this case, when it is determined that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, if the special display result is not derived based on the determination, it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the special display result is determined. A special permissible display result is derived that can be derived even when no result is derived. In addition, allowing the derivation of the specific display result can be determined at the same time as allowing the derivation of the special display result. Therefore, when the special allowable display result is derived, it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is allowed. This will increase the player's expectation of what they are doing.

  Here, when the special permissible display result is derived, there is a possibility that the specific display result that has been determined to permit the derivation may be missed, but even if the specific display result is derived The payout obtained thereby is to give a game value less than the maximum number of bets that can be set for one game, or to use the same bet number for the next game without using the game value for setting the bet number. It can only be given replays that can be performed. The profit that the player may have lost as a result of the special permissible display is thus derived is less than the maximum number of bets that can be set for one game, and the loss of the player's profit The feeling does not increase.

  In such a case, when it is simultaneously determined by the simultaneous determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, the special permissible display result is derived in many cases. Since a special notification will be made after that, not only will the player be given a sense of expectation simply by derivation of the special permissible display result, but the expectation will be enhanced by the special permissible display result being derived. The player's consciousness can be directed to the special notification means. In addition, since special notification can be performed without causing a large delay after the special permissible display result is derived, it is possible to greatly increase the player's expectation at the timing when the special permissible display result is derived. Can improve the interest of

The slot machine according to the first and second aspects is as follows.
When the specific display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device, a predetermined number of game values are given to the player as a dividend, and even if the special display result is derived, the game value is used as a dividend. A payout award means (steps S801 and S802) that is not awarded may be further provided. In this case,
The derivation control means determines that the special display result is the specific display result when the simultaneous determination means simultaneously determines that the special display result is allowed to be derived and the specific display result is allowed to be derived. (If there is a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) and a small bonus, the regular bonus and the big bonus (1 ) Or Big Bonus (2), giving priority to the pull-in control).

  In the slot machine according to the first and second aspects, when it is determined to permit the derivation of the special display result and the derivation of the specific display result at the same time, the display result is derived to the variable display device. After that, special notifications are often performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the profit that should have been originally obtained if the specific display result is derived by the player aiming to derive the special display result due to the special notification. Can do.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. The front door of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking device 19 and rotating it clockwise. A variable display device 2 is provided on the upper front side of the slot machine 1. Inside the variable display device 2, a reel unit 3 including three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is provided. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated / stopped by driving the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR (see FIG. 3), respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a plurality of mutually distinguishable types such as “7”, “BAR”, “JAC”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “bell”, respectively. Are drawn in a predetermined order. For any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “JAC” and “Bell” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum. The “watermelons” for the middle and right reels 3C and 3R are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed on the variable display device 2 in the upper, middle, and lower three stages.

  In the reel unit 3, for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR (see FIG. 3) for detecting the reference position, and a reel lamp 3LP (FIG. 3) for irradiating light from the back surface. 3). In this slot machine 1, in any game state, the game can be started only when the bet number is set to 3, and a total of 5 winning lines, 3 in the upper, middle and lower tiers and 2 in the diagonal line, are provided. Is set.

  Various display units are provided around the variable display device 2. Below the variable display device 2, a game number display unit 21, a credit display unit 22, and a payout display unit 23 are provided. The game number display unit 21 includes a game number display 51 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and counts the number of games and the number of winnings in a regular bonus (including a case where it is provided during a big bonus) described later. The counter value to be displayed is displayed. The game number display unit 21 may be used to display the value of a counter that counts the number of medals paid out during a big bonus, which will be described later. Furthermore, the game number display unit 21 is also used to display a code (error code) corresponding to the type of error that has occurred when an error such as a RAM abnormality error described later occurs.

  The credit display unit 22 is constituted by a credit display 52 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and displays the number of credits accumulated as data according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out coins as will be described later. The payout display unit 23 is composed of a 7-segment display payout display 53 (see FIG. 3), and displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning is achieved.

  On the left side of the variable display device 2, a one-bet display unit 24, two-bet display units 25 and 26, and three-bet display units 27 and 28 are provided. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet and 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 are set in each game by turning on the 1-sheet, 2-sheet and 3-sheet betting lamps 54 to 58 (see FIG. 3), respectively. Show the number of bets to the player. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 are also configured so that the 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting lamps 54-58 are in a blinking state when a winning combination to be described later is made, The winning line that won the role described later is shown to the player.

  On the right side of the variable display device 2, an insertion instruction display unit 29, a start display unit 30, a weight display unit 31, a replay display unit 32, and a game over display unit 33 are provided. The insertion instruction display unit 29 indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the insertion instruction lamp 59 (see FIG. 3). The start display unit 30 indicates that the start lamp 60 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, so that the start can be started, that is, the operation of the start lever 11 can be accepted. The weight display unit 31 indicates that a weight to be described later is applied when the weight lamp 61 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The replay display unit 32 indicates that a replay winning that will be described later has been made when the replay lamp 62 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The game over display unit 33 indicates that the slot machine 1 has been stopped by turning on the game over lamp 63 (see FIG. 3).

  On the upper side of the variable display device 2, a liquid crystal display 4 is provided as a production means. The liquid crystal display 4 displays images for various effects according to the gaming state, the setting status of the winning flag, or the type of symbol derived to the variable display device 2. In the slot machine 1, a big bonus notification effect described later is performed as an effect by an image displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. Further, the liquid crystal display 4 can display various information directly or indirectly related to the game such as a game history.

  A medal slot 13, a single BET button 14, a MAXBET button 15, and a checkout button 16 are provided on a horizontal surface of a trapezoidal portion provided below the variable display device 2. The BET button lamps 70a and 70b (see FIG. 3), which are turned on when the number of bets can be set from the credits (maximum 50) accumulated as data, are arranged inside the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15. Has been.

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

  The checkout button 16 is a button for instructing the payout of credit (and the payout of medals already set as the bet number). When an operation is detected by the checkout switch 47 (see FIG. 3), the checkout button 16 is accumulated as data. Medals according to the credit (and the number of bets already set) are paid out.

  A start lever 11 and stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are provided on the vertical surface of the trapezoidal portion. The start lever 11 is operated by the player when starting the game. When the operation is detected by the start switch 41 (see FIG. 3), the reel drive motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR are started to be driven. 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R (FIG. 3) provided therein are provided. (See) is lit, and the player is informed.

  The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are buttons that the player operates to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a desired timing, respectively, and the operations are stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R (see FIG. 3). Is detected, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 190 milliseconds.

  The reels 3L, 3C and 3R rotate 80 times per minute and change the design of 80 x 21 (number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 milliseconds Can be pulled in. That is, the stop symbols selected by the stop control table described later are the symbols displayed when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five frames. It is a design.

  Further, a panel that covers the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is applied as the bonus notification section 36. The bonus notification unit 36 notifies the player that the bonus bonus lamp 66 (see FIG. 3) is in a lit state, so that a regular bonus winning and a big bonus winning, which will be described later, are possible. Further, on the right side of the stop button 12R, there is provided a medal clogging elimination button 18 that mechanically vibrates the slot machine 1 when a medal is jammed.

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

  Speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R are provided as rendering means on the lower front side of the slot machine 1 and on the left and right sides of the upper front side, respectively. The speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R output start sounds when the start lever 11 is operated, output sound effects when winning, big bonus entry, and regular bonus entry, and further alarm sounds when abnormal In addition to the output of the above, the sound for various effects according to the gaming state is output.

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

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

  The power supply board 100 transforms an external power supply voltage of AC 100V and supplies operating power to the game control board 101 and other parts of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 3, it is shown that only the game control board 101, the hopper 80, and each of the switches 91 to 94 are connected, but the power supply board 100 also supplies power to other parts. The power supply board 100 is provided in the slot machine 1 and is connected to a hopper 80 that includes a hopper motor 82 that performs a medal payout operation and a payout sensor 81 that detects a medal payout operation.

  The power supply board 100 sets a winning probability for an internal lottery to be described later, and a setting switch 91 and a setting switch 91 for changing setting values (setting 1 to setting 6) of medal payout rates calculated based on the probability. Are connected to a setting key switch 92 for enabling the operation, a second reset switch 93 for resetting the internal state (RAM 112), and a main switch 94 for switching the power ON / OFF, and detection of these switches. A signal is sent to the game control board 101. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the slot machine 1.

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

  The CPU 111 has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and in the slot machine 1 Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly. The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The RAM 112 is backed up by a battery, and the data stored therein is retained for a certain period even when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the game control board 101.

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

  The power monitoring circuit 117 monitors the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply substrate 100, and outputs a voltage drop signal to the control unit 110 when detecting a voltage drop. Although not particularly shown, the control unit 110 includes an interrupt input terminal connected to the power supply monitoring circuit 117, and an external interrupt is generated in the CPU 111 when a voltage drop signal is input to the interrupt input terminal. The CPU 111 executes a power interruption interrupt process including a process of saving the contents of the register in the stack area of the RAM 112.

  The reset circuit 118 outputs a reset signal when the voltage rises to a level at which the control unit 110 can be activated when the power is turned on to start the control unit 110, and generates a signal periodically output from the control unit 110. When the count is incremented without being cleared based on the reset counter, that is, when the control unit 110 does not operate for a certain time, a reset signal is output to the control unit 110 and the control unit 110 is restarted. .

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

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

  The game control board 101 also includes a flow path switching solenoid 49, a game number display 51, a credit display 52, a payout display 53, a loading instruction lamp 59, a single betting lamp 54, two betting lamps 55, 56, Three betting lamps 57 and 58, a game over lamp 63, a start lamp 60, a replay lamp 62, BET button lamps 70a and 70b, and operation valid lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R are connected, and the CPU 111 follows the progress of the game. These operations are controlled.

  The game control board 101 is connected to reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via a reel relay board 103. The CPU 111 controls the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via the reel relay board 103 with reference to a winning flag set in the RAM 112 by internal lottery described later and a table selected based on the gaming state, Stop 3L, 3C, 3R. An effect control board 102 is further connected to the game control board 101 via an effect relay board 106.

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

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

  The CPU 121 executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 123 to perform processing related to the execution of the effect, and controls each circuit in the effect control board 102 and each circuit connected thereto. The performance is performed based on a command received from the game control board 101 via the I / O port 124. The RAM 122 is used as a work area when the CPU 121 executes a program. The ROM 123 stores programs executed by the CPU 121 and fixed data. The RAM 122 is also backed up by a battery, and the data stored therein is retained for a certain period even when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. The effect data stored in the ROM 123 will be described later. The I / O port 124 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the effect control board 102.

  The effect control board 102 is connected with game effect lamps 75A to 75M, a liquid crystal display 4, speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U, a fluorescent lamp 6, a weight lamp 61, and a bonus notification lamp 66. A reel lamp 3LP is connected via a reel lamp relay substrate 104. The control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 performs these effects by controlling these parts.

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

  The reel lamp relay board 104 relays between the effect control board 102 and the reel unit 3. The external output board 105 is connected to an external device such as a hall management computer and receives a big bonus medium signal, regular bonus medium signal, reel control signal, stop signal input from the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103. The switch signal, medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, and winning status signal are output to the external device.

  In the slot machine 1, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value, and the winning probability of the internal lottery described later is determined according to the set value. The medal payout rate is calculated by the ratio of the expected value of the number of medals that will be paid out to the small role won in the internal lottery described later to the number of medals that the player inserts to set the number of bets Is done. It is not calculated based on the number of medals that will be paid out for the small role that is actually won. As will be described later, when the gaming state is different, the medal payout rate also changes.

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

  When the setting key switch 92 is turned on and the power is turned on, a setting change mode in which a setting value can be changed is entered. When the setting switch 91 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting is returned to the setting 1). Then, when the setting key switch 92 is turned off after the start lever 11 is operated, the determined setting value after the change is stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 112. Then, the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  Further, when the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 detects the voltage drop signal, the power interruption processing is executed. In the power interruption processing, the RAM parity is calculated based on all data other than the data stored in the parity storage area of the RAM 112 and stored in the parity storage area. Here, the RAM parity is the least significant bit of the sum total of data strings (bits at the same position in each address).

  When the control unit 110 of the game control board 101 is activated, the parity storage of the data stored in the RAM 112 is stored except when the setting key switch 92 is in the ON state and the data in the RAM 112 is cleared. The RAM parity is calculated based on all data other than the data stored in the area, and compared with the RAM parity stored in the parity storage area of the RAM 112.

  If the comparison result of the RAM parity matches when the setting key switch 92 is in the OFF state, the state before the power is turned off is restored based on the state stored in the RAM 112. On the other hand, if the comparison result of the RAM parity does not match, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal again, and the RAM abnormal error code is set to control the RAM abnormal error state, thereby making the progress of the game impossible. ing.

  The RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the first reset switch 48 or the second reset switch 93 is operated. The RAM error error processing is canceled by setting the new setting value in the setting change mode after starting the slot machine 1 with the setting key switch 92 turned ON and clearing the data in the RAM 112. Yes. On the other hand, error states other than the RAM abnormal error state are canceled by operating the first reset switch 48 or the second reset switch 93.

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the gaming status, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to special gaming status (regular bonus, big bonus) and small roles with payout of medals. There is a re-player who can start the next game without setting the bet amount. FIG. 4A is a diagram for explaining the combination of the types of winning combinations in the slot machine 1 and the symbols in the variable display device 2.

  The regular bonus is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on either the winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the regular bonus. If the regular bonus is won at RT, the RT is ended there. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed or when 8 games are won (any kind of combination is possible), whichever comes first. While the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 (including the case where it is provided during the big bonus described below).

  The big bonus (1) is won when a combination of “7-7-7” is arranged in either the normal game state or the winning line in the RT. The big bonus (2) is awarded when a combination of “7-7-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. When winning the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. When the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won in RT, RT is terminated there.

  In the big bonus, the regular bonus described above is repeatedly provided until the end. While the gaming state is the big bonus, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112. The big bonus ends when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 465. Here, since the maximum payout number per game is 15, the upper limit of the payout medal number in the big bonus is 480. After the end of the big bonus, the gaming state is controlled to RT for the subsequent 55 games (but until the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) are won).

  Even if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won in the internal lottery described later, the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R must be operated in accordance with an appropriate operation procedure that enables winning of these roles. For example, you will not win any of these roles. Of course, if you don't win any of these roles without operating in the proper operating procedure, you will be able to derive only when you win these roles (in terms of winning, ), Or chances that can be derived when these roles are won or not (in terms of winning, lost) may be derived. The display result of the losing includes a losing that can be derived only when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) are not won.

  The watermelon is awarded when a combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Watermelon” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out. The “bell” for the reel 3L and the “watermelon” for the reels 3C and 3R are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less. Therefore, when the watermelon is won, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2 In other words, the watermelon is always won, except for the case where the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and controlled in preference to the winning of the above.

  The bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any winning line in any gaming state, and nine medals are paid out. “Bell” is placed at intervals of 5 frames or less for all reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Therefore, when winning the bell, the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) wins are given priority. Thus, the bell is always won except for the case where the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop.

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “cherry” is derived to any of the winning lines for the left reel 3L in any gaming state, and one medal is paid out per winning line. When “cherry” is stopped at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L, derivation is made on two pay lines, so a total of two medals are paid out. That is, unlike the case of winning a watermelon or a bell, the number of medals to be paid out is smaller than the number of medals used for setting the bet number.

  Even if cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, “cherry” is not arranged at an interval of 5 frames or less for the reel 3L, so the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R (in this case, Depending on the operation timing of the stop button 12L, there is a case where no winning is made. In addition, when the cherry is won and the cherry is not won by the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, a chance chance may be derived. As will be described later, the cherry can be won simultaneously with the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) in one game. In this case, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) When the big bonus (2) and the cherry are not won, a chance chance may be derived.

  Replay is awarded when the combination of “JAC-JAC-JAC” is aligned on either the winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. In other gaming states, even if this combination is complete, there will be no replay prize. When winning a replay, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started again without setting the number of bets, so three medals corresponding to the number of bets 3 that became unnecessary in the next game are paid out. This is essentially the same as. Since “JAC” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, when a replay is won, the replay is always won.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery will be described. The internal lottery is to determine whether or not the winning of each of the above combinations is permitted before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start lever 11 is operated). . In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 115. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the acquired random number for internal lottery, the number of bets set by the player, and each combination determined according to the set value set by the setting switch 91 This is performed according to the number of judgment values. Winning in the internal lottery is exclusive.

  FIG. 4B is a view showing a winning combination table by gaming state. The winning combination table according to gaming state is stored in advance in the ROM 113 and is used to determine the winning combination determined in the internal lottery. The registered content of the winning combination table according to gaming state depends on the gaming state. It shows the role that has been determined. In the game state of each game, a combination that is a lottery target is referred to. Here, a plurality of winning combinations may be subject to lottery at the same time.

  When the gaming state is a regular bonus (including a case where the bonus is provided during a big bonus), watermelon, bell, and cherry are sequentially read out as a target for internal lottery. When in normal gaming, regular bonus, regular bonus + cherry, big bonus (1), big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (2), big bonus (2) + cherry, watermelon, bell, cherry, Replays are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery. Even when the game state is RT, regular bonus, regular bonus + cherry, big bonus (1), big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (2), big bonus (2) + cherry, watermelon, bell, cherry The replays are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values registered for each gaming state and set value for the target part of the internal lottery is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery. It is determined that the winning role is won. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 112. The number of determination values is registered in a role table stored in the ROM 113 in advance.

  Here, the number of replay determination values in the normal gaming state and RT is the same for each set value, but it is 8932 in the normal gaming state and 50604 in the RT. . That is, the replay winning probability in the normal gaming state is approximately 1 / 7.3, whereas the replay winning probability in RT is approximately 1 / 1.4.

  By setting the replay winning probability in this way, in the normal gaming state, the medal payout rate is smaller than 1 (that is, the number of medals to be inserted for setting the bet number is won by internal lottery. Although the number of medals to be paid out for a small role is smaller), in RT, the replay winning probability becomes higher, so that the medal payout rate becomes larger than 1 (that is, because the betting number is set) The number of medals that will be paid out for the small role won in the internal lottery is larger than the number of medals inserted in However, the medal payout rate in RT is also smaller than the medal payout rate in the regular bonus (including the big bonus). The relationship of the medal payout rates according to the gaming state described here is the same when the set value is any of 1-6.

  Next, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R constituting the variable display device 2 rotate on condition that the start lever 11 is operated and a predetermined time has passed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game. Be started. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by the player, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are within the maximum stop delay time range of 190 milliseconds (4 frames pull-in range). In)).

  The reels 3L, 3C and 3R stop rotating so that the winning symbol set in the winning line is aligned on the winning line within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds, and the maximum stop of 190 milliseconds It is controlled so that the symbol of the combination for which the winning flag is not set within the delay time is not aligned on the winning line.

  Here, when the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag and the replay winning flag are set to overlap, the replay symbols are preferentially aligned on the winning line. Controlled. Regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, the replay is won. In this case, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is not won.

  If the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag and watermelon winning flag or bell winning flag are set in duplicate, the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big Control is performed so that the symbol of bonus (2) is preferentially aligned on the winning line. When the symbols of regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) cannot be aligned on any winning line due to the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, the “watermelon” or “bell” "Can be aligned on the winning line," watermelon "or" bell "can be aligned on the winning line and the watermelon or bell can be awarded.

  If the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag and cherry winning flag are set in duplicate, the regular bonus, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus ( 2) Control is performed so that the winning flag pattern is preferentially aligned on the winning line. When the symbols of the regular bonus, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag cannot be aligned on any winning line according to the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, If the “cherry” can be derived to the upper or lower stage of the reel 3L, the “cherry” is derived to the upper or lower stage to win the cherry.

  For example, the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) until the left stop button 12L is operated after the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag and the cherry winning flag are set redundantly. ), If there is no possibility of winning (the inner reel 3C and / or the right reel 3R has already stopped), the operation timing of the stop button 12L is the fourth to first- If the 21st to 8th symbols are positioned at the lower stage, the 18th, 13th or 8th "cherry" is derived to the upper stage or the lower stage.

  On the other hand, if the winner of the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) has a chance of winning by the time the left stop button 12L is operated, any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will remain. If the operation timing of the stop button 12L is the timing at which the symbols No. 9 to No. 2 are positioned in the lower stage, “7” of No. 2 to No. 4 is derived (including three cases). If you can pull in the upper, middle, and lower tiers, you can pull three out of them, and two of them if you pull in two).

  In this case, “cherry” is not led out to the left reel 3L. When the left reel 3L is not the third reel to be stopped, if the operation timing of the stop button 12C and / or 12R operated thereafter is not appropriate, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is also won. Will not. However, in such a case, chances may be derived as a display result of the variable display device 2.

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

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

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

  The winning information command indicates the type of winning generated according to the display result of the variable display device 2 and the number of medals to be paid out with the winning. The display result is derived to the variable display device 2 and the winning determination is made. Sent when done. The gaming state command indicates a gaming state applied in the next game, and is transmitted at the end of one game.

  When the slot machine 1 is started without the setting key switch 92 being turned on, that is, the slot machine 1 continues the game from the state before the power is turned off without changing the setting value. Sent when is started. The setting change command is used when the setting key switch 92 is turned on and the slot machine 1 is activated, that is, the setting value is changed, the data in the RAM 112 is cleared, and the game is started from the initial state with the new setting value. Sent when the slot machine 1 is activated.

  The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs various effects based on the commands sent from the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 as described above. As the effects executed by the control of the CPU 121, particularly effects related to the present invention include a bonus notification by lighting the bonus notification lamp 66 and a big bonus notification by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4.

  Next, a bonus notification and a big bonus notification effect will be described. The bonus notification lamp 66 is a timing at which the start lever 11 is operated when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, or the timing at which the display result is derived to the variable display device 2. Lights on. However, if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the bonus notification lamp 66 is not immediately turned on. The lighting timing of the bonus notification lamp 66 is determined as follows.

  When the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won within 55 games from the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus, the 11th game, the 33rd game or the If the number of remaining games up to the 55th game scheduled to be announced is within 5 games, the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 may be delayed until the game scheduled to be announced.

  However, even if the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won when the remaining number of games until the scheduled game is 5 or less, an immediate notice lottery will be held and if you win this The lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 is not delayed. When the immediate notification lottery is won or when the game is scheduled to be notified even if delayed, the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 is determined as in the other cases.

  When the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won and the remaining number of games until the scheduled game is not less than 5 games, when the immediate announcement lottery is won or immediately announced When the game is scheduled to be announced without winning the lottery, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on when the start lever 11 is operated in the game, or the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 in the game. Sometimes it is decided whether to turn on the bonus notification lamp 66 or leave it to the decision in the next game.

  In this case, when the small bonus or replay is won in combination with the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) (including simultaneous winning with cherry), the start lever 11 is operated in the game. It is determined with a probability of 20% that the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 in the game, with a probability of 10%. It is determined. In the case of the remaining 70%, it is not decided to turn on the bonus notification lamp 66, and the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) win is carried over to the next game without winning. Then, the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 is determined again in the next game.

  On the other hand, when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won in other cases, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on when the start lever 11 is operated in the next game. Is determined with a probability of 90%, and it is determined with the remaining 10% probability that the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on when a display result is derived to the variable display device 2 in the game.

  When the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 is determined in this way, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on when the start lever 11 is operated or when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2. When the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 is determined at the timing when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is determined according to the display result of the variable display device 2. If a prize is won, the bonus notification lamp 66 will not be lit. However, if the winning combination or replay is won or lost due to the display result of the variable display device 2, the bonus notification lamp 66 is lit. Is done.

  Also, until 100 games are consumed from the end of the last regular bonus or big bonus, the Big Bonus (1) or Big Bonus (2) is won (including simultaneous winning with Cherry) until the 100 games are consumed. When the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on based on the determination, a predetermined image is further displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to indicate that the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won. A big bonus announcement will also be made.

  If the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won after the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned off, and the big bonus notification effect is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. If so, this is also terminated.

  In order to be able to perform such effects, the RAM 122 is provided with an area for storing a bonus end game variable G that counts down for each game until the number of digest games after the bonus ends becomes 100. . Further, the RAM 122 indicates that the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 is delayed from the end of the last regular bonus or big bonus until the notification scheduled game which is the 11th, 33rd or 55th game. An area for setting the notification delay flag is provided.

  Further, the RAM 122 has a prior notification flag indicating that the bonus notification lamp 66 is determined to be turned on when the start lever 11 is operated, and a bonus notification when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2. An area is provided for setting a post-notification flag indicating that it is determined to turn on the lamp 66 and a big bonus notification flag indicating that it is determined to execute the big bonus notification effect. In addition, the RAM 122 has an area for setting a notification flag indicating that the bonus notification lamp 66 is lit.

  Further, the RAM 122 includes an area for storing the winning status of each combination indicated by the winning status notification command received from the game control board 101, an area for storing the winning information indicated by the winning information command, and a gaming state command. An area (for two games) for saving the game state to be shown is also provided.

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

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101. This activation process is a process performed when a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 118 of the game control board 101 and the control unit 110 is activated. Since the reset signal is a signal that is output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the control unit 110 is stagnant, the activation process is accompanied by the activation of the control unit 110 that accompanies power-on and a malfunction of the control unit 110. This process is performed when restarting.

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

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

  If the RAM parities do not match in step S106, the data stored in the RAM 112 is not normal, and the routine proceeds to the RAM abnormality error processing shown in FIG. If the RAM parities match, the data stored in the RAM 112 is normal, so the CPU 111 register stored in the stack area of the RAM 112 is restored (step S107), and the interrupt inhibition is canceled (step S107). S108). The register of the CPU 111 is saved in the stack area of the RAM 112 by a power interruption process executed when the power of the slot machine is turned off. Then, the setting key switch 92 is turned off to generate a normal activation command indicating that the slot machine 1 has been activated, and transmit it to the effect control board 102 (step S109). Thereafter, the process returns to the state before the power is turned off.

  If the setting key switch 92 is in the ON state in step S103, all the data stored in the RAM 112 is initialized except for the area in use in the stack area (the setting value storage area is set to 1 and the rest (0 is rewritten) (step S110), the prohibition of interruption is canceled (step S111), and the process proceeds to the setting change process shown in FIG. 6 (step S112). Then, after the setting change process is completed, the game can be progressed and the process proceeds to the game control process.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing in detail the setting change process executed by the CPU 111 in step S112. In the setting change process, first, a setting changing flag indicating that the setting changing mode is being set is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S201), and the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 112 (setting change) is set. Before shifting to the process, the value in the set value storage area has been rewritten to 1, so it is 1 here) (step S202).

  Thereafter, the operation waits for detection of the operation of the setting switch 91 and the start switch 41 (steps S203 and S204). When the operation of the setting switch 91 is detected in step S203, 1 is added to the setting value read in step S202 (step S205), and whether or not the setting value after the addition is 7, that is, whether the normal range has been exceeded. It is determined whether or not (step S206). If the set value after addition is not 7, the process returns to the state of waiting for detection of the operation of the setting switch 91 and the start switch 41 in steps S203 and S204. If the set value after addition is 7, the set value is corrected to 1 (step S207), and the process returns to the state of waiting for detection of the operation of the setting switch 91 and the start switch 41 in steps S203 and S204.

  When the operation of the start switch 41 is detected in step S204, the changed set value selected at that time is stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 112 and the set value is confirmed (step S208). Thereafter, the process waits until the setting key switch 92 is turned off (step S209). If it is determined in step S209 that the setting key switch 92 has been turned off, the setting changing flag set in step S201 is cleared (step S210).

  Further, the setting machine switch 92 is turned on to activate the slot machine 1, and a setting change command indicating that a new setting value has been set is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S211). Then, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 5, the game can be progressed and the game control process is started.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing in detail the RAM abnormality error process executed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101. In the RAM abnormality error process, the game number display unit 51 is controlled to display the RAM abnormality error code on the game number display unit 21 (step S301), and then the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is performed.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a game control process performed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 for each game. This process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the setting switch 91. When the process of one game is started, first, an initial process including a process of clearing a predetermined area of the RAM 112 is performed (step S401).

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

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

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

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

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed (step S406). In the payout process, the credit is increased by the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 82 is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout slot 71. Various processes not related to winning are also performed. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 102. Details of the payout process will be described later. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  Next, the lottery process in step S403 will be described in detail. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the lottery process executed by the CPU 111 in step S403. In the lottery process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the big bonus depending on whether or not the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S501). If the gaming state is not the big bonus, the process proceeds to step S504 as it is.

  If the gaming state is in the big bonus, it is determined whether the gaming state is in the regular bonus depending on whether the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S502). If the game state is not in the regular bonus, it is the first game of the big bonus, or the game is a game when the regular bonus for one set in the big bonus has ended and the big bonus has not ended yet. The regular bonus medium flag is set to the game state, and the gaming state is controlled to the regular bonus (step S503). Then, the process proceeds to step S504. If the gaming state is in the regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S504 as it is.

  In step S504, random number acquisition processing is performed, and by outputting a sampling command, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 is extracted by the sampling circuit 116 and stored in a random number storage area for internal lottery in the RAM 112. The random numbers for the internal lottery are not used as they are extracted from the random number generation circuit 115, but are used after being processed in a predetermined procedure by software.

  Next, corresponding to the current gaming state, the lottery target combination registered in the gaming state-specific winning combination table of FIG. 4B is sequentially read (step S505). Next, the number of determination values stored in the address registered in the role-specific table corresponding to the gaming state and setting value read for the lottery target is acquired (step S506). Then, the acquired number of determination values is added to the internal lottery random value stored in the determination area of the RAM 112, and the result of the addition is used as a new internal lottery random value (step S507). Here, it is determined whether or not an overflow has occurred when the number of determination values is added to the value of the random number for internal lottery (step S508).

  If no overflow has occurred, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been processed among the lottery targets in the gaming state (step S509). If there is something that has not yet been processed, the process returns to the process of step S505, and the processing is continued with the next lottery target registered in the winning combination table by gaming state as the processing target. If there is nothing not to be processed, the process proceeds to step S517.

  If an overflow occurs, it is determined whether or not the lottery target combination read in the previous step S505 is regular bonus + cherry, big bonus (1) + cherry or big bonus (2) + cherry (step S510). . In the case of regular bonus + cherry, big bonus (1) + cherry or big bonus (2) + cherry, a regular bonus winning flag, a big bonus (1) winning flag, or a big bonus (2) winning flag is stored in the RAM 112. It is determined whether it is set (step S511).

  If none of the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag and big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or The big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112, and the cherry winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S512). Then, the process proceeds to step S517. If the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag has already been set, only the cherry winning flag is set in the RAM 112 according to the read lottery target role (step S513). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S517.

  In step S510, when the lottery target role is not regular bonus + cherry, big bonus (1) + cherry or big bonus (2) + cherry, the lottery target role is regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus ( It is determined whether it is any of 2) (step S514). If the lottery target is neither a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2), the process proceeds to step S516.

  When the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is selected, the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112. It is determined whether or not (step S515). If any of the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, and the big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S517. If none of the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, and the big bonus (2) winning flag are set, the process proceeds to step S516.

  In step S516, the winning flag of the lottery object combination is set in the RAM 112. Here, the lottery is not a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2), and is already a regular bonus winning flag, a big bonus (1) winning flag or a big bonus (2) winning flag. Is set, the winning flag of the current lottery target role is set over the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag already set. Then, the process proceeds to step S517.

  In step S517, a winning status notification command is generated according to the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112, and is transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the reel rotation process in step S404 will be described in detail. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel rotation process executed by the CPU 111 in step S404. In the reel rotation process, first, it is determined whether or not a wait time (for example, about 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game (step S601), and if the wait time has not elapsed, Wait until the wait time has elapsed. If the wait time has elapsed, the timing of the wait time is newly started (step S602).

  Next, the work initialization code at the time of starting the rotation of the reel motor is set in the register, and the rotation of the reel is started (step S603). Here, a reel rotation command indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have started rotating is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S604). Then, a stop control table corresponding to the game state of the game, the internal win status, and the stop status of other reels is created for each rotating reel (step S605), and the work initialization code at the completion of stop preparation is stored in the register. Setting is made (step S606). Thereby, the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R becomes valid.

  Next, it is determined whether or not any valid operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R has been detected (step S607). If no stop button operation is detected, it is determined whether a reel rotation error (an error determined when the reel reference position is not detected by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR for a certain period or more) has occurred. (Step S608). If no reel rotation error has occurred, the process returns to step S607.

  If it is determined in step S608 that a reel rotation error has occurred, an error code indicating a reel rotation error is set in the register (step S609), and the process proceeds to a predetermined error process (step S610). Along with this, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is also temporarily stopped. If the error is released, the process returns to step S603 again, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is resumed.

  If the operation of the stop button 12L, 12C, or 12R is detected in step S607, the reel motor (any of 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR) corresponding to the operated stop button from the reel reference position at that time is detected. The number of steps (the number of steps at the stop operation position) is acquired and set to the work corresponding to the stop reel (step S611). Here, a reel stop command indicating the type of reel to be stopped and the symbols to be stopped for the reel is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S612). Then, it waits until rotation of the reel (any one of 3L, 3C, 3R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops (step S613).

  When the rotation of the reel (3L, 3C, or 3R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops, it is determined whether or not all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped (step S614). If the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not stopped, the process returns to step S605. If the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the reel rotation process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the winning determination process in step S405 will be described in detail. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning determination process executed by the CPU 111 in step S405. In the winning determination process, winning combinations corresponding to the gaming state are read in order from the beginning (step S701). Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination of the read combination is aligned with any of the five winning lines of the variable display device 2 (step S702).

  If the symbol combination of the combination is complete, a winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 112 (step S703), and the process proceeds to step S704. If the symbol combination of the combination is not complete, the process proceeds to step S704 as it is. In step S704, it is determined whether or not there is a combination that has not yet been determined as a winning determination among the combinations according to the gaming state. If there is a winning combination that has not yet been determined for winning, the process returns to step S701, and the next winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is read out.

  If all of the winning combinations corresponding to the gaming state are targeted for winning determination, it is next determined whether or not a replay winning is made based on whether or not a replay winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S705). If a replay prize has been won, a replay game flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S706). The replay game in-progress flag is deleted when the bet number is automatically set in the next game. Then, the process proceeds to step S713.

  If no replay winning is made, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (1) is won according to whether or not the big bonus (1) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S707). If the big bonus (1) has been won, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the big bonus (1) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S708). Then, the process proceeds to step S713.

  If the big bonus (1) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (2) has been won depending on whether or not the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S709). If the big bonus (2) is won, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the big bonus (2) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is deleted. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S710). Then, the process proceeds to step S713.

  If the big bonus (2) has not been won, whether or not the regular bonus has been won is determined based on whether or not the regular bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S711). If the regular bonus is won, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the regular bonus winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S712). Then, the process proceeds to step S713. If the regular bonus is not won, the process proceeds to step S713.

  In step S713, winning information indicating the type of winning combination based on the winning flag set in the RAM 112 (however, in the case of losing, the winning flag is not set) and the number of medals to be paid out with the winning. A command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the winning determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the payout process in step S406 will be described in detail. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the payout process executed by the CPU 111 in step S406. In the payout process, it is determined whether or not there is a small winning combination accompanied by a medal payout depending on whether or not any of the watermelon, bell, and cherry winning flags is set in the RAM 112 (step S801). If the small role is not won, the process proceeds to step S803 as it is.

  If the small role winning is achieved, the number of medals is sequentially paid out by controlling the hopper 80. However, until the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, instead of paying out medals, the number of credits is increased (step S802). Then, the process proceeds to step S803.

  In step S803, it is determined whether or not the game state of the game is a big bonus depending on whether or not the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 112. However, when the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112, it is a big bonus (1) winning or a big bonus (2) winning in the game, and the game Since the game state is not a big bonus, even if the big bonus medium flag is set, it is not determined that the big bonus is being performed. If the game state of the game is not a big bonus, the process proceeds to step S808.

  If it is determined that the big bonus is in progress, the counter provided in the RAM 112 counts the total number of medals paid out after the big bonus starts (step S804). As a result of this count, it is determined whether or not the total number of medals paid out exceeds 465 (step S805). If the total number of medals paid out does not exceed 465, the process proceeds to step S808.

  When the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 465, the big bonus medium flag set in the RAM 112 is erased, and the counter value for counting the total number of paid-out medals is initialized to 0 (step S806). ). Since the big bonus is ended here, 55 which is the maximum number of continued games of RT is set in the RT counter of the RAM 112 (step S807), and the process proceeds to step S811.

  In step S808, it is determined whether or not the game state of the game is a regular bonus (including a case where a big bonus is provided) depending on whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112. However, if the regular bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 112, it is a regular bonus winning in the game, and the game state of the game is not a regular bonus, so the regular bonus flag is set. Even if it is, it is not determined that the regular bonus was in effect.

  If the game state of the game is a regular bonus, the counter provided in the RAM 112 starts the regular bonus (after a new regular bonus starts in the big bonus) The number of digest games and the number of winning games are counted (step S809). As a result of this counting, it is determined whether the number of winning games in the regular bonus has reached 8 or the number of digested games in the regular bonus has reached 12 (step S810).

  If the number of winning games in the regular bonus is 8 or the number of digested games in the regular bonus is 12, the process proceeds to step S811. If the number of winning games in the regular bonus is not eight and the number of digest games in the regular bonus is not twelve, the process proceeds to step S814. In step S811, the regular bonus flag set in the RAM 112 is erased, and the counter values for counting the number of digest games and the number of winning games in the regular bonus are both initialized to zero. Then, the process proceeds to step S814.

  If the game state of the game is not a regular bonus in step S808, it is determined whether the RT counter value in the RAM 112 is 0 (step S812). If the RT counter value is not 0, the RT counter value is decremented by 1 (step S813), and the process proceeds to step S814. If the value of the RT counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S814 as it is.

  In step S814, if the watermelon winning flag, the bell winning flag, the cherry winning flag, and the replay winning flag are set in the RAM 112, these are deleted. The big bonus (1) winning flag, the big bonus (2) winning flag, and the regular bonus winning flag are not erased here and are carried over to the next game. If a winning flag is set in the RAM 112 in step S703, it is deleted.

  Next, based on the big bonus medium flag and the regular bonus medium flag in the RAM 112 and the value of the RT counter, a game state command indicating a game state applied in the next game is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. (Step S815). Then, the payout process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. Here, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 9, the process in the current one game ends.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 performs a transition of the game state among the normal game state, the big bonus, and the regular bonus, and controls the command according to the progress of the game. It is transmitted to the substrate 102. On the other hand, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs an original effect such as a bonus notification based on the command received from the game control board 101. Productions other than bonus announcements and bonus announcements are also made appropriately based on received commands, although not specifically explained. Hereinafter, the process of the effect performed by the control on the effect control board 102 side will be described.

  FIGS. 13 and 14 are flowcharts showing processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. On the side of the effect control board 102, it is determined whether or not a command sent from the game control board 101 has been received (step S901). When any command is received from the game control board 101, the type of the received command is determined (step S902).

  If the type of the received command is the winning status notification command transmitted in step S517, first, the winning status indicated by the received winning status notification command (that is, the winning status applied in the current game) is stored in the RAM 122. Is stored in a predetermined area (step S903).

  Next, with reference to the gaming state stored in the RAM 122 in step S944 (described later) of the previous game, it is determined whether or not the gaming state in the current game is a regular bonus or a big bonus (step S904). If the game state in this game is neither a regular bonus nor a big bonus, it is determined whether or not the notified flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S905). If the game state in the current game is a regular bonus or a big bonus, or if the notified flag is set in the RAM 122, the process directly returns to step S901.

  If the notified flag is not set, it is determined whether the bonus end game variable G is 46 or more (step S906). If the bonus end game variable G is 46 or more, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won in this game with reference to the winning situation saved in step S903 (double winning) , Including carry-over) (step S907). If none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) is won in this game, the process proceeds to step S916.

  If the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won in this game, it is determined whether the bonus end game variable G is 90, 68 or 46 (step S908). If the bonus end game variable G is 90, 68 or 46, the current game is the 11th game, the 33rd game or the 55th game from the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus. Here, it is determined whether or not the notification delay flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S909). If the notification delay flag is set, the notification delay flag is deleted (step S910), and the process proceeds to step S916. If the notification delay flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S917.

  If the bonus end game variable G is not 90, 68 or 46, it is determined whether or not the notification delay flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S911). If the notification delay flag is set, the bonus notification lamp 66 may not be turned on until the notification scheduled game (the 11th game, the 33rd game, or the 55th game after the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus) is reached. Since it is determined, the process proceeds to step S916 as it is.

  If the notification delay flag is not set, whether the game is scheduled to be announced within the remaining 5 games (the 11th game, the 33rd game or the 55th game from the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus), that is, the bonus It is determined whether or not the end game variable G is 91 to 94, 69 to 72, or 47 to 50 (step S912). If the game is not scheduled to be announced within the remaining 5 games, the process proceeds to step S917.

  In the case of a game scheduled to be announced within the remaining 5 games, for example, an immediate notice lottery that determines whether or not to turn on the bonus notice lamp 66 when setting the number of bets for the next game is set based on the random number value extracted by the software random number function. This is performed (step S913). The winning probability of this immediate notice lottery is preferably less than or equal to one half, for example, one tenth. Then, it is determined whether or not the immediate notification lottery is won (step S914). If the immediate notification lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S917. If the immediate notification lottery is not won, the bonus notification lamp 66 is not lit until the notification scheduled game is reached, so a notification delay flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S915). Then, the process proceeds to step S916.

  When step S916 is executed, 55 games have not been digested since the end of the last regular bonus or big bonus, and naturally 100 games have not been digested. Therefore, in step S916, the value of the bonus end game variable G is decremented by one. Then, the process returns to step S901.

  When step S917 is executed, the game in which the bonus notification lamp 66 is lit is announced even if 55 games or more have already been consumed since the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus, or 55 games or more have not been consumed. There is no need to delay until. In step S917, the winning situation saved in step S903 is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and the small role or replay are won in the current game.

  If the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and the small role or replay are won in this game, for example, a random number in the range of 1 to 10 is acquired using the software random number function (step) S918). Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired random number value is any one of 1 to 3 (step S919). If the acquired random number value is 1 or 2, a pre-notification flag is set in the RAM 122, and if the acquired random number value is 3, a post-notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S920).

  Further, it is determined whether or not the bonus end game variable G is 0 (step S921). If the bonus end game variable G is 0, it means that 100 games or more have already been consumed since the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus, and the process proceeds to step S931. If the bonus end game variable is not 0, 100 games have not been consumed since the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus, and the value of the bonus end game variable G is decremented by 1 (step S922). Since the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on and a big bonus notification effect is also executed, a big bonus notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S923). Then, the process proceeds to step S931.

  If you have not won the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and the small role or replay in the game this time, it will be a regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) in other cases. It is determined whether or not (including overlapping winning of regular bonus and small role or replay) (step S924).

  If the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won in this game, a random number in the range of 1 to 10 is acquired using, for example, a software random number function (step S925). If the acquired random number value is any one of 1 to 9, a pre-notification flag is set in the RAM 122, and if the acquired random number value is 10, a post-notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S926). .

  Further, it is determined whether or not the bonus end game variable G is 0 (step S927). If the bonus end game variable G is 0, it means that 100 games or more have already been consumed since the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus, and the process proceeds to step S931. If the bonus end game variable is not 0, 100 games have not yet been digested since the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus, and the value of the bonus end game variable G is decremented by 1 (step S928).

  Here, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won in the current game instead of the regular bonus (step S929). If the regular bonus is not won in this game, the process proceeds to step S931. If the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won in this game, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on and the big bonus notification effect is also executed, so the big bonus notification flag is set in the RAM 122. (Step S930). Then, the process proceeds to step S931.

  In step S931, it is determined whether or not the advance notice flag is set in the RAM 122 by the process of step S920 or S926. If the advance notification flag is not set, the process directly returns to step S901. If the advance notification flag is set, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on to notify the player that the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won. Further, the advance notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted, and the notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S932).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big bonus notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S933). If the big bonus notification flag is not set, the process directly returns to step S901. If the big bonus notification flag is set, an image indicating that the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to perform a big bonus notification effect. Further, the big bonus notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted (step S934). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If none of the regular bonus, big bonus (1), or big bonus (2) is won in this game, or if the random number obtained in step S918 is not 1 to 3, Then, it is determined whether or not the bonus end game variable G is 0 (step S935). If the bonus end game variable G is not 0, since 100 games have not yet been consumed since the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus, the value of the bonus end game variable G is decremented by 1 (step S936). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the received command type is the winning information command transmitted in step S713, the winning information indicated by the received winning information command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S937). Next, it is determined whether or not the received winning information command indicates a winning of a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) (step S938).

  If the received winning information command does not indicate any winning of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2), the process directly returns to the process of step S901. If the received winning information command indicates a winning of regular bonus, big bonus (1), or big bonus (2), the bonus end game variable G is cleared to 0 (step S939).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a post notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S940). If the post notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S942 as it is. If the post notification flag is set, even if it is decided to turn on the bonus notification lamp 66, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won before the timing to turn on. Since it is no longer necessary to turn on the bonus notification lamp 66 again, the post notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted. If the big bonus notification flag is also set, this is also deleted (step S941). Then, the process proceeds to step S941.

  In step S942, it is determined whether or not the notified flag is set in the RAM 122. If the notified flag is not set, the process directly returns to step S901. If the notified flag is set, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned off to end the bonus notification, and if the big bonus notification effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4, this is also ended. Further, the bonus notification completion flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted (step S943). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the received command type is the gaming state command transmitted in step S815, the gaming state saved in the RAM 122 in the previous game is shifted and saved by one game, and the received gaming state command indicates The game state (that is, the game state applied in the next game) is stored in the game state storage area of the latest game (step S944).

  Next, with reference to the game state of the current game and the game state of the next game saved here, whether the regular bonus (not including the regular bonus in the big bonus) or the big bonus ended in this game It is determined whether or not (step S945). When the regular bonus or the big bonus ends in the current game, 100 is substituted as an initial value for the bonus end game variable G (step S946). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the regular bonus or the big bonus has not ended in this game, it is determined whether or not a post-notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S947). If the post-notification flag is not set, the process directly returns to step S901. If the post notification flag is set, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on to notify the player that the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won. Further, the post-notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted, and the notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S948).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big bonus notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S949). If the big bonus notification flag is not set, the process directly returns to step S901. If the big bonus notification flag is set, an image indicating that the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to perform a big bonus notification effect. Also, the big bonus notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted (step S950). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the received command type is the normal activation command transmitted in step S109, only the bonus end game variable G is cleared to 0 without clearing the entire RAM 122 (step S951). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the received command type is the setting change command transmitted in step S211, the entire RAM 122 is cleared. At this time, the bonus end game variable G is also cleared to 0 (step S952). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the received command type is another command (including a reel rotation command and a reel stop command), processing corresponding to each command type is executed (step S953). Since the processing executed when other types of commands are received is not related to the present invention, detailed description thereof is omitted. Thereafter, the process returns to step S901.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won in the normal gaming state or RT, the timing at which the start lever 11 is operated. Alternatively, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on at the timing when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2, and the player is notified that the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won. . Also, if the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won within 100 games from the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus, the bonus notification effect performed on the liquid crystal display 4 is also given to the player. Informed.

  Here, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) may be simultaneously won in one game with cherry as a small role. If the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not won, the winning flag will be carried over from the next game onwards, and will be reduced by an internal lottery in a new game. In some cases, winning a combination or replay, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and the small part or replay may be won.

  Except for the case where the bonus notification lamp 66 is delayed until the game scheduled to be announced, if the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and the small role or replay are won, 20% of the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on when the start lever 11 is operated in the game, and the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 in the game. This is only 10%, and in the case of the remaining 70%, the decision of lighting the bonus notification lamp 66, etc. is left to the next game or later.

  On the other hand, when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won in other cases, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on when the start lever 11 is operated in the game. Ninety percent, and the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 in the game, and the remaining ten percent. From such distribution, when the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and the small role or replay are won, the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 (that is, the display) The bonus notification lamp 66 is often turned on at the timing when the result is derived or after the next game.

  Here, the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 indicates that the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, and the big bonus notification effect on the liquid crystal display 4 is the big bonus (1). ) Or Big Bonus (2) is won, and when these are performed, the player is expected to be controlled by the regular bonus or the big bonus. However, the original game performance of the slot machine 1 is realized by the display mode of the symbol derived to the variable display device 2, and the player usually has a variable display device rather than the bonus notification lamp 66 or the liquid crystal display 4. Playing games with consciousness toward 2.

  In addition, when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and the replay are won, the replay is always won. If you have won both the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and the small bonus, you may win the small bonus unless you win the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2). Many. On the other hand, when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won alone, no small role or replay is won.

  That is, when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and the small role or replay are won, the bonus notification lamp 66 is displayed before the display result is derived to the variable display device 2. The bonus notification lamp 66 is often turned on after the small combination or replay display result is derived on the variable display device 2. For this reason, when the display mode of the small role or replay is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2, the player's consciousness can be directed to the bonus notification lamp 66 or the liquid crystal display 4 while enhancing the expectation. become able to. And it becomes possible to greatly increase a player's expectation at the timing when the display mode of the small role or replay is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) that is not won in a small role or a replay is selected, the bonus notification lamp 66 is always turned on in the game, and 9 This is when the start lever 11 is operated in the game. In other words, when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 and the small role or replay is not won, the bonus notification lamp 66 is not often turned on, and therefore, when the small role or replay is won. The player's expectation can be further increased.

  In addition, when a bonus is duplicated with a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2), a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) will be given priority. Since the control is performed, if the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated at a timing at which these symbols can be drawn, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2 ).

  In this case, the player loses profits by the number of medals that were supposed to be paid out by winning the small role. On the other hand, the winning flags for regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) will be carried over after the next game unless they win a prize. The player does not lose. In other words, if a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) are both won for a small role, the player will be awarded the regular bonus after the next game after winning the small role. If you win the (1) or Big Bonus (2), you will get a larger profit.

  In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, in a game in which a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) is won in combination with a small role, a bonus notification lamp 66 is displayed when the start lever 11 is operated. The bonus notification lamp 66 is often turned on after the display result is derived to the variable display device 2. This prevents the player from aiming for the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) due to the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 and losing the selected winning combination in duplicate. Can do.

  In addition, if the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won in the game from the end of the last regular bonus or big bonus until 100 games are consumed, not only the bonus notification lamp 66 is lit but also the liquid crystal display. The player is also informed of the winning of the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) by the bonus notification effect performed by the device 4. As described above, since there are a plurality of notification means for notifying the winning of the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the player's interest is not concentrated on one place, and the game becomes monotonous. Can be prevented. In addition, the big bonus notification effect performed by the liquid crystal display 4 makes it easy to understand the winning of the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) even for a player who is not familiar with the game.

  Furthermore, even if the Big Bonus (1) or the Big Bonus (2) is won, the Big Bonus announcement effect will be performed in the game from the end of the previous regular bonus or Big Bonus until the game is exhausted 100 games (1 ) Or Big Bonus (2). In other words, since the big bonus notification effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4 when the player can obtain a large profit in a relatively short period of time, the player's response to the big bonus notification effect performed on the liquid crystal display 4 is performed. The expectation can be further increased, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  Moreover, in the case of winning the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) accompanied by the shift to the big bonus with higher advantage, the big bonus notification effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4, but the regular with relatively low advantage. In the regular bonus winning with the transition to the bonus, only the bonus notification lamp 66 is lit, and the liquid crystal display 4 does not produce an effect. Thereby, the player's sense of expectation for the performance being performed on the liquid crystal display 4 can be further enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, a game that digests 11 games, 33 games, and 55 games from the end of the last regular bonus or big bonus is set as a scheduled game. If the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won when the number of remaining games until the scheduled game is 5 or less, the bonus notification lamp 66 is lit (and the big bonus until the scheduled game) (Execution of notification effect) may be delayed.

  As a result, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is notified every time the 11th game, the 33rd game, and the 55th game from the end of the last regular bonus or the big bonus big bonus. It is possible to increase the player's expectation for the game and improve the interest of the game. In addition, the game scheduled to be announced is not limited to one type, but three types of games, 11th game, 33rd game, and 55th game, are prepared, thereby enhancing the player's expectation. Since the timing occurs several times, the interest of the game can be further improved. In addition, since these scheduled games are set to the number of games of the eleventh game, the 33rd game, and the 55th game, the game is more interesting as a game that attracts more attention from the player. Can be improved.

  In addition, for each game where the number of remaining games until the scheduled game is 5 or less, there is a possibility that a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) will be newly won in the internal lottery. Even if the bonus notification lamp 66 is not lit, there is a relatively high possibility that the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) will be won by the scheduled game. Therefore, in the scheduled game, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation for the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 (and execution of the big bonus notification effect), and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 (and the execution of the big bonus notification effect) is delayed until the game scheduled to be announced is digested, when the number of remaining games up to the game scheduled for notification is within 5 games, Limited to winning big bonus (1) or big bonus (2). In this way, it is not necessary to play any game from the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) to the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 (and the big bonus notification production). There is no loss.

  In addition, even if the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won when the number of remaining games up to the scheduled game is 5 games or less, depending on the result of the immediate announcement lottery, the following When the start lever 11 is operated in a game, the bonus notification lamp 66 may be turned on. For this reason, when the bonus notification lamp 66 (and the big bonus notification effect) is turned on, the player's attention increases every time the scheduled game is digested, but the remaining games until the scheduled game are within 5 games. Even the games that are becoming will not lose the player's interest.

  Further, the delay control of the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 (and the big bonus notification effect) is not performed based on the elapsed time from the end of the previous regular bonus or the big bonus, but the previous regular bonus or the big bonus. Since the game is performed on the basis of the number of digested games from the end of the game, it is difficult for the player to wait for the lighting timing of the bonus notification lamp 66 to stop playing games, and the operating rate of the slot machine 1 is reduced. Is not invited.

  In addition, even if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on after waiting for the notification scheduled game. Even if the notification lamp 66 (and the big bonus notification effect) is not lit, there is a possibility that the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won. Thereby, even when the bonus notification lamp 66 is not turned on, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation.

  The scheduled game is set to digest 11 games, 33 games, and 55 games after the end of the last regular bonus or big bonus, but after the big bonus ends, the maximum number of games The gaming state is controlled to RT for 55 games. That is, in a game in which the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 (and the big bonus notification effect) may be delayed, the game state is controlled by RT and a replay is won with a high probability, and a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or Big bonus (2) is difficult to win.

  This reduces the chance of winning the regular bonus, big bonus (1), or big bonus (2) before the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on, and sustains the player's expectation until the scheduled game. This can improve the fun of gaming. Further, during the control in which the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 (and the big bonus notification effect) is delayed, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus is suppressed while suppressing the decrease in the medal held by the player. The player can be expected to win the bonus (2).

  In addition, even if the cherry is won regardless of the simultaneous win or the single win, if the player loses it by the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, the player will receive the amount of medals originally paid out by winning the cherry. Just lose your profit. However, since the number of medals to be paid out by winning the cherry is only 3, which is smaller than the number of bets set per game, the player's sense of loss of profit will not become too great.

  Also, when a cherry is missed, even if it is a single winner, chances may be derived when a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) is missed. By derivation of this chance, the player can expect to win a regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2). The feeling of loss of profits that might have been made will not become too large.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 and the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 are supplied with power by the backup power supply even when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. It is intended to hold data. Then, when the slot machine 1 is activated without changing the setting value by setting the setting key switch 92 to the OFF state, the game is resumed from the state when the power is turned off according to the data held in the RAM 112 and the RAM 122. It has become.

  On the other hand, when the slot machine 1 is started after the setting key switch 92 is turned on and the setting value is changed, the data in the RAM 112 and RAM 122 is cleared. When the data in the RAM 122 is cleared, the value of the bonus end game variable G is cleared as a matter of course and becomes zero. For this reason, even if the number of digested games since the end of the previous bonus is less than 100 games, after the setting value change operation is performed, the liquid crystal display 4 just because the big bonus is won. Big bonus announcement production will not be performed.

  For this reason, if the slot machine 1 is started with the setting key switch 92 turned OFF, the data in the RAM 122 (including the bonus end game variable G) is left as it is. (In general, the set value is changed from the end of the previous day to the start of business, and the slot machine 1 is turned off except during this time, except for changing the set value.) If the big bonus notification effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4 before the bonus is won, the player knows that the setting value has not been changed on the machine.

  In addition, if the bonus ends immediately before the end of business on the previous day and the number of digested games until the end of business is less than 100 games, the total number of digested games from the end of the bonus before the end of business on the previous day is within 100 games. If the Big Bonus is won before the Big Bonus announcement effect is given, the player knows that the set value has been changed on the machine.

  In contrast, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, even if the setting key switch 92 is turned OFF and the slot machine 1 is activated, the bonus end stored in the RAM 122 is received by the normal activation command transmitted here. The value of the game variable G is cleared to 0. As a result, until the first bonus winning after the slot machine 1 is activated, the big bonus notification effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4 regardless of whether or not the setting value is changed at the time of activation. Disappear. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from perceiving whether or not the setting value has been changed during the period from the end of business on the day before the game store to the start of business.

  Further, when the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, if the regular bonus medium flag is not set in the RAM 112 when the start lever 11 is operated, the regular bonus medium flag is newly set at this time, and the gaming state Is controlled to a regular bonus. Thus, the big bonus can be provided by repeating the regular bonus until the number of payout medals reaches the specified number, and the player can obtain the maximum profit in the big bonus. Moreover, even if the regular bonus is controlled for the first time after winning the big bonus, or when the regular bonus is finished and the big bonus is not finished yet, the regular bonus is controlled again. It will be good.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 112, it is controlled to the RAM abnormality error state, the progress of the game is disabled, and the setting change mode is set. If the setting value is not newly selected and set based on the setting change operation, the state where the progress of the game is disabled is not released. That is, even if an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 112, the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation (in general, the setting value) is not set automatically by the slot machine 1. Since the change operation is performed by an employee of the game shop, it is ensured that the game is played based on the setting value selected by the game shop), so that the game can be fair.

  In addition, the data stored in the RAM 112 is abnormal when the player is not cheated or when the control unit 110 runs out of control, such as when a power failure occurs or the control unit 110 runs out of control. Is almost. In addition to the determination of the setting value and the number of bets that are likely to be determined to be fraudulent, it is determined whether or not the data is normal only when the control unit 110 is activated after recovering from the state in which the control has failed. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the data stored in the RAM 112 is normal only in a situation where there is a high possibility that the data is abnormal. That is, in a situation where there is a low possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the data stored in the RAM 112, it is not necessary to perform the determination, and the load on the control unit 110 can be reduced.

  In particular, in the power interruption interruption process executed by the input of the voltage drop signal generated when the power is cut off, the RAM parity is calculated based on the data stored in the RAM 112 and set in the parity storage area of the RAM 112. At the next start-up, the RAM parity obtained by calculation at that time is compared with the RAM parity stored in the parity storage area of the RAM 112 to determine whether the data in the RAM 112 is normal. Yes. In this way, it is possible to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 112 is normal only by comparing the RAM parity at the time of input of the voltage drop signal generated when the power is shut off and at the time of start-up. Can do.

  Here, an error that disables the progress of the game by controlling to the RAM abnormality error processing is the case where the number of bets in one game is not within an appropriate range, as well as when the data stored in the RAM 112 is abnormal. Is not in the proper range, it occurs when winning a winning combination for which the winning flag is not set, but all of these are serious abnormalities that are suspected of being fraudulent. The processing is not canceled only by operating the first reset switch 48 or the second reset switch 93 like other types of errors, and is not canceled unless the data in the RAM 112 is initialized and a new set value is set. Not only is the correct response to the occurrence of a serious anomaly described above by disabling the progress of the game, but the state in which the progress of the game is impossible is not easily released. It becomes possible to easily recognize that a serious abnormality has occurred.

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

  In the above embodiment, regardless of whether the winning is a simultaneous winning or a carry-over of a winning flag, when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is overlapped with the small role or replay, In other cases, a different decision is made for the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 from when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won.

  On the other hand, if you win the Big Bonus (1) or Big Bonus (2) and Cherry at the same time, or if you win the Regular Bonus, Big Bonus (1) or Big Bonus (2) and the Cherry simultaneously, In this case, a different decision may be made for lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won.

  It is assumed that two game areas for saving the winning status indicated by the winning status notification command are prepared, and the winning status of the latest game and the winning status of the previous game are stored in the RAM 122. . Also, in step S916 of FIG. 16, with reference to the winning situation for two games, the single winning of the cherry when the winning flag is carried over is excluded, and the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and the cherry are simultaneously What is necessary is just to judge whether it was elected or a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) and a cherry were elected simultaneously.

  In this case, when the cherry is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2, the player's consciousness can be directed to the bonus notification lamp 66 and the liquid crystal display 4 while enhancing expectation. . The bonus announcement is limited to the case where the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and cherry are simultaneously elected, or the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and cherry are elected simultaneously. The lighting of the lamp 66 does not often occur after the next game.

  In the above embodiment, when the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and the small role or replay are won, the timing at which the start lever 11 is operated in the game with a 20% probability, The bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on at the timing when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 with a probability of 10%. In the case of the remaining 70%, it was left to the next game to decide whether or not to turn on the bonus notification lamp 66.

  On the other hand, when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won in other cases, 90% is the timing when the start lever 11 is operated in the next game, and the remaining 10% The bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on at the timing when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 in the game.

  As described above, the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 is based on the so-called advance notification in any case, but when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is overlapped with the small role or replay, In most cases, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on when the start lever 11 is operated after the next game. In other cases, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won. When the start lever 11 is operated in the game, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on most frequently.

  On the other hand, lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 or the like may be performed based on post-notification performed at the timing when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2. For example, when the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and the small role or replay are won, 10% is the timing when the start lever 11 is operated in the game and 80% is the game. The bonus notification lamp 66 may be turned on at the timing when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2, and in the remaining 10%, the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 may be determined again in the next game.

  On the other hand, when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won in other cases, for example, the probability of 90% at the timing when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 in the game. The bonus notification lamp 66 may be turned on or the like (provided that a small role or replay is won). The remaining 10% may be determined to turn on the bonus notification lamp 66 again in the next game.

  Such control proceeds to step S934 if the random number value acquired in step S917 of FIG. 14 is 10, and if the random number value is 1 in step S919, the advance notification flag is set, If the value is 2 to 9, the post-notification flag is set. If the random number value acquired in step S924 is 10, the process proceeds to step S937. If the random number is 1 to 9, the post-notification is set. This can be realized by setting a flag.

  When control based on post-announcement was performed in this way, the start lever 11 was operated when the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and the small role or replay were won. At the timing, neither the bonus notification lamp 66 is lit nor the big bonus notification effect is executed. The lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 and the execution of the big bonus notification effect are at the timing when the display result (in many cases, the display result of the small role or replay) is derived on the variable display device 2, or after the next game. .

  As described above, when the display mode of the small role or replay is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2, the player's consciousness can be directed to the bonus notification lamp 66 or the liquid crystal display 4 while enhancing the expectation. become able to. And it becomes possible to greatly increase a player's expectation at the timing when the display mode of the small role or replay is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  On the other hand, in the regular winning of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) that will not win the small role or the replay, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on when the start lever 11 is operated in the game. In some cases, the decision to turn on the bonus notification lamp 66 is not entrusted after the next game. In other words, since the bonus notification lamp 66 is not turned on when the start lever 11 is operated in the next game in which the display result of the loss is derived, the player's player who won the small role or replay won't be lit. It will be possible to raise the expectation further.

  In the above embodiment, when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and the small role or replay are won, the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 in the game. If it is decided to turn on the bonus notification lamp 66, etc., the bonus notification will be made regardless of whether or not the small bonus or replay is won unless the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won. The lamp 66 is turned on.

  Here, if you have won both big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and replay, you will always win the replay without winning big bonus (1) or big bonus (2). Even if the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and the small bonus are selected, if the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is not won, the small bonus will not be won. Cases can also arise. In this case, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on at the timing when the display result of the loss is derived.

  Therefore, the bonus notification lamp 66 may be turned on at the timing when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and the small bonus are selected and the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 in the game. When it is determined, the bonus notification lamp 66 may be turned on, etc., on the condition that the small role has been won. If the determination result of step S946 in FIG. 13 is YES, it is determined whether or not a small role has been won by referring to the winning information stored in the RAM 122 in step S936, and the small role has been won. For example, it can be realized by proceeding to the process of step S947 and returning to the process of step S901 if no winning combination has been won.

  In addition, when the decision to turn on the bonus notification lamp 66 is entrusted to the next game in a game in which the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and the small role or replay are selected, the bonus notification lamp 66 is re-established. The decision to turn on when the start lever 11 is operated when deciding whether to turn on is for games in which the display mode of the small role or replay was derived as the display result of the variable display device 2 in the previous game. It may be limited.

  As described above, the bonus notification lamp 66 is lit on the condition that the winning of the small role or replay is performed, so that the player's consciousness can be raised while raising the expectation when winning the small role or replay. The effect of directing to the bonus notification lamp 66 or the liquid crystal display 4 is further exhibited.

  In addition, when the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on under the condition of winning a small role or replay, the variable display device can be used when a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2), or a cherry is missed. The bonus notification lamp 66 may be turned on on the condition that the chance (including reach) is derived as the display result of No. 2. Here, the bonus notification lamp 66 is not turned on when the display result of the loss other than the chance eye (including the reach eye) is derived.

  Note that the bonus notification lamp 66 may be turned on based on the chances being derived in this way only when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) and the cherry are simultaneously won. . Moreover, it is good also when the chance eyes are derived based on the winning of the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2). The chance eyes (including reach eyes) that can be used as the lighting condition of the bonus notification lamp 66 may be only a part of the chance eyes.

  Thus, when a chance bonus (including reach eye) is derived when a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2), or a cherry is missed, a regular bonus or a big bonus (1 ) Or the big bonus (2), the player is not only expected to be elected, but the player's consciousness is given to the bonus notification lamp 66 etc. while having a higher expectation than this expectation. Can be directed.

  In addition, in order to determine whether or not a chance is derived as a display result of the variable display device 2 on the side of the effect control board 102, an arrangement symbol table in which symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are registered 21 Stop symbol table in which patterns (may be all or part) of chances (including reach) are stored in the ROM 123 in advance, and symbols derived in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are registered in the RAM 122. Can be stored in the RAM 122.

  Then, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 clears the stop symbol table when receiving the reel rotation command, and refers to the arrangement symbol table when receiving the reel stop command, and displays the symbols derived to the stopped reels. It may be registered in the stop symbol table. Here, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 determines whether or not the symbol registered in the stop symbol table matches the chance eye pattern stored in the ROM 123, whereby the chance eye is derived to the variable display device 2. Can be determined.

  In the above embodiment, when the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on by so-called post notification, all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped even when the cherry is won, and the variable display device 2 is performed at the timing when the display result is derived. However, in the case of cherry, even if all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are not stopped, if the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped, the winning is determined at that time. Therefore, even when the rotation of the reels 3C and / or 3R is not stopped at the timing when the symbol of “cherry” is derived to the left reel 3L, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on, and the previous regular bonus or If it is from the end of the big bonus until 100 games are consumed, a bonus notification effect may be performed.

  In addition, in order to determine whether or not “cherry” is derived to the left reel 3L on the side of the effect control board 102, the above-described arrangement symbol table is stored in the ROM 123 in advance, and the above-described stop symbol table is stored in the RAM 122. Can be stored. Here, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 can determine whether or not “cherry” is derived to the left reel 3L based on the symbols registered in the stop symbol table corresponding to the left reel 3L.

  In the above embodiment, when the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on by so-called post notification, the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are all stopped and the display result is derived to the variable display device 2. Was supposed to be done in. By the way, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped when the player operates the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, and the player stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively. Thereafter, the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be kept operated.

  Therefore, when the so-called bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on (and the execution of the big bonus notification effect), the operation of the third stop button (the third one operated among the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R) is released. It is good also as what is performed at the set timing. Here, when the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is released, a stop / stop release command that indicates the type of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R that has been released is sent from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102. It is assumed that the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs the processing of steps S946 to S949 in FIG. 13 at the timing at which the game state command or the third stop / release command is received, whichever is later. .

  In this case, after operating the third stop button, the player confirms that the display result of the small role or replay is derived on the variable display device 2 and then releases the third stop button. The bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on in synchronization with the timing of the opening operation. Thereby, the player can confirm whether or not the bonus notification lamp 66 is lit or the like while raising awareness and paying attention to the bonus notification lamp 66 and the liquid crystal display 4. A sense of intervening in the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 and the like can be obtained, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In the above embodiment, when the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on by so-called prior notification, it is performed at the timing when the start lever 11 is operated. However, even if the start lever 11 is operated, if the wait time has not elapsed, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R do not start rotating, and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R cannot be operated effectively. Even if the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R cannot be effectively operated until the rotation speed reaches a predetermined speed. If the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R cannot be operated effectively, the display result is not derived to the variable display device 2.

  Therefore, when the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on by so-called advance notification (and the execution of the big bonus notification effect), the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are not later than when the start lever 11 is operated (the internal lottery is performed at this timing). Can be performed until the operation becomes effective. For example, when the weight is released after the wait time elapses, when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate, or when the rotation speed of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed, the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R The bonus notification lamp 66 may be turned on when the above operation becomes valid.

Since the CPU121 of the performance control circuit board 102 of these timings to recognize, if already elapsed wait time during operation (start lever 11 when the wait time has elapsed after the start lever 11 is operated When the start lever 11 is operated) or when the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is enabled, a predetermined command may be transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming state is set to RT for 55 games after the end of the big bonus, that is, until the control for delaying the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 and the execution of the big bonus notification effect is not performed. To increase the replay winning probability, and even if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, it is difficult to win these. On the other hand, even after the regular bonus ends, the gaming state may be controlled to RT only for the subsequent 55 games. After the end of the big bonus or regular bonus, the game state may be controlled as it is to the normal game state without being controlled to RT.

  Also, when the 55 bonus games (and regular bonuses) have ended and the game has been digested and a new regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) has been won, or the big bonus and regular bonus have ended. When a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) is won later when the normal gaming state is controlled later, the gaming state may be controlled to RT for a predetermined number of games from there.

  In this case, the predetermined number of games controlled to RT can be, for example, five games, which is the maximum number of games in which the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 is delayed. This reduces the chance of winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) before the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on. It is possible to increase the number of cases in which a sense of expectation can be given to a person.

  In the above embodiment, when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the bonus end game variable G is not 0, that is, the number of digested games from the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus. On the condition that it is within 100 games, not only the bonus notification lamp 66 is lit but also the big bonus notification effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4. However, the conditions for performing the big bonus notification on the LCD 4 for winning the big bonus are the elapsed time from the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus, the time from the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus. The number of winning games or the number of medals paid out since the end of the previous bonus can also be applied.

  When the elapsed time from the end of the last regular bonus or big bonus is applied, instead of the big bonus end game variable G subtracted for each game, a predetermined time interval from the initial value set at the end of the big bonus Applying a variable that is sequentially subtracted by the interrupt generated at the time of the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) until the value of this variable becomes 0, when the big bonus is announced on the liquid crystal display 4 An effect can be performed. When applying the number of winning games from the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus, a variable to be subtracted for each winning can be applied. When applying the number of payout medals from the end of the last regular bonus or big bonus, it is possible to apply a variable that is subtracted according to the number of medals to be paid out from the initial value set at the end of the big bonus. These variables can also be cleared to 0 upon receipt of the normal startup command.

  In the above embodiment, when the bonus bonus game variable G is not 0, that is, when the number of digest games from the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus is within 100 games, the bonus notification lamp 66 is won. Is turned on and a big bonus notification effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4. However, in such a case, since the player is shown the big bonus winning in the big bonus notification effect performed on the liquid crystal display 4, the bonus notification lamp 66 may not be turned on.

  Further, the big bonus notification effect in such a case is not necessarily performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4, but may be performed by lighting lamps such as the game effect lamps 75A to 75M. . Further, in such a case, the big bonus notification effect may be such that a second bonus notification lamp is provided separately from the bonus notification lamp 66, and only the second bonus notification lamp is turned on.

  On the other hand, notifications made regardless of the conditions and types of winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) are not the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 but the display of images on the liquid crystal display 4. You may perform by lighting of lamps, such as game effect lamps 75A-75M. Further, two liquid crystal displays may be provided so that notification corresponding to the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 in the above embodiment is performed on one liquid crystal display and the big bonus notification effect is performed on the other liquid crystal display. Good. The display area of a single liquid crystal display may be divided instead of a physically separate liquid crystal display.

  In the above embodiment, when the bonus end game variable G is not 0, that is, when the number of digested games from the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus is within 100 games, the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2 ) Was selected, the big bonus announcement effect was made on the liquid crystal display 4 with a probability of 100%, but the number of digest games since the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus exceeded 100 games and the big bonus (1 ) Or even when the big bonus (2) is won, only the bonus notification lamp 66 is lit, and the probability of performing the big bonus notification effect on the liquid crystal display 4 is 0%.

  On the other hand, even when the number of digest games since the end of the last regular bonus or big bonus is within 100 games, even if the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won, It may not happen. On the other hand, even if the number of digested games from the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus exceeds 100 games and the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won, the big bonus announcement effect may be performed. May be. However, it is preferable that the probability that the big bonus notification effect is performed in the former case is higher than the probability that the big bonus notification effect is performed in the latter case.

  In the above embodiment, when the bonus end game variable G is not 0, that is, when the number of digested games from the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus is within 100 games, the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2 ) Was awarded on the liquid crystal display 4 on the condition that it was won. Of course, when the regular bonus is won within 100 games since the end of the previous bonus, the regular bonus notification effect may be performed on the liquid crystal display 4.

  In the above embodiment, the 11th game, the 33rd game, or the 55th game after the end of the previous regular bonus or big bonus is the scheduled game, and the remaining number of games up to the scheduled game number is 5. If it is within the game, even if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 may be delayed until the notification scheduled game is reached. However, if the winning is made at the time of the instant notification lottery, the lighting of the bonus notification lamp 66 is not necessarily delayed even if the number of remaining games up to the notification scheduled game is within five games.

  On the other hand, until the 55 games are digested after the last regular bonus or big bonus is over, the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) ), The bonus notification lamp 66 may be turned off until the notification scheduled game is reached. Even if the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won before the 55 games are consumed after the last regular bonus or big bonus is over, an immediate notice lottery may or may not be performed. It is good.

  Here, when the immediate announcement lottery is not performed, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) in the game from the end of the previous regular bonus or the big bonus until the 55 games are consumed. It is not necessary to determine whether or not the game has been won for each game, and it may be performed only in the scheduled game, which is the 11th, 33rd or 55th game from the end of the regular bonus or the big bonus. This often reduces the processing load.

  In the above embodiment, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) may be won at the same time as the cherry in the internal lottery. Even if there is a thing to do, it is good also as a thing which may be elected simultaneously with a replay. Also, if the winning flag is carried over and the small bonus or replay win in the new game, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) and the small bonus or replay are duplicated. Therefore, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) may be won alone.

  In the above embodiment, the winning combination that can be won at the same time as the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) and the chance chance may be derived in the case of missing is the winning of two winning lines. It was a cherry that is a small part where a total of two medals are paid out. On the other hand, the number of medals to be paid out when winning a cherry is not limited to two but can be any number up to fifteen. However, if the number of bets less than 3 (1 card, 2 or 3 cards), which is the maximum number of bets in one game, was not won in the winning role because the chance was derived. It is preferable for suppressing the feeling of loss given to the player.

  In addition, a role that may be won at the same time as the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) and the chance may be derived in the event of being missed may be a replay instead of a small role. For example, in addition to the replay (JAC-JAC-JAC) in the above embodiment, replay 2 (7-JAC-JAC) is determined as a winning combination, and this replay 2 is applied in place of the above-mentioned cherry. Also good. Even if Replay 2 is applied in place of the small role cherry, the player loses only 3 cards that must be used to set the wager number for the next game. Therefore, a player's feeling of loss can be suppressed.

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

  In the above embodiment, the number of determination values for the lottery target determined according to the gaming state is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and is read as the lottery target at the time when an overflow occurs as a result of the addition. He was supposed to win the role that had been put out. On the other hand, the number of determination values may be sequentially subtracted from the internal lottery random value, and the result of the subtraction may be used as a new internal lottery random value. When the number of determination values is subtracted from the random number value for internal lottery, it can be determined whether or not an overflow has occurred in the subtraction result (here, the subtraction result becomes negative). In addition, according to the number of determination values of each combination according to the gaming state, a winning determination table that determines a determination value for determining each combination as winning is created for each game, and the acquired random number for internal lottery is set. It is good also as what performs an internal lottery by comparing with the determination value of each combination.

  In the above embodiment, in any gaming state, the game can be started only by setting 3 as the bet number. However, the number of bets that can be set to start the game can be any number in the range of 1 to 3. The number of bets that can be set for each gaming state may be different. Here, when 1 or 2 is set as the bet number in the normal gaming state or RT, the winning probability of the small part in the internal lottery is lowered and the small part is reduced as compared with the case where 3 is set as the bet number. It is possible to increase the number of medals to be paid out when winning.

  In the above embodiment, in a game in which the gaming state is the big bonus and the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 112, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 when the start lever 11 is operated. If the regular bonus medium flag is not set, this is set to control the regular bonus. Thus, even when the regular bonus is controlled first after the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the regular bonus is controlled again when the regular bonus for one time is finished and the big bonus is not finished yet. Even in this case, the same processing should be performed.

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

  The gaming state of the big bonus provides a small role game by winning the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), and further, JACIN (for example, “Bell-JAC-” based on JACIN winning in the small role game. It is also possible to provide a regular bonus among the big bonuses in the gaming state by winning a prize in an internal lottery during a small role game in “JAC”. If the regular bonus for one set is completed during the big bonus and the number of payout medals has not exceeded 465, it can be controlled again as a small role game.

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

  In the control method, when the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds from the symbol displayed at that time ( It is determined whether or not there is a winning symbol having a winning flag set in a range of a total of five frames including the displayed symbol and the amount drawn.

  If there is a symbol with a winning flag set (determined from the symbol of the role that is given priority for derivation in duplicate wins), select the symbol for winning the winning combination and select the winning line (already stopped) When there is a reel, the winning display mode can be derived along with the symbols on the stopped reel. Otherwise, a symbol for not winning any combination is selected and derived. That is, even when the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by this control method, it can be derived by stopping the symbols within the range of the maximum stop delay time after the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected. The display mode corresponding to the setting status of the winning flag is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 includes the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the outer peripheral portion, and the symbols are driven by rotational driving of these reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Was variably displayed. However, a device that virtually displays a symbol on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be used instead of the variable display device 2 described above.

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

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a control circuit of the slot machine of FIG. 1. (A) is a figure which shows the symbol combination of the winning combination, (b) is a figure which shows the example of the winning combination table according to gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the RAM abnormality error process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process which the control part in a game control board performs for every game. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process of FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the reel rotation process of FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination process of FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the payout process of FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs.

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Claims (6)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and the display result is derived to a variable display device that displays a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner. 1 is a slot machine in which one game is completed and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Includes a special display result accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and a specific display result other than the special display result when a predetermined start operation is performed for each game A pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow the derivation of the winning display result;
Derivation control means for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means;
Special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state until a predetermined ending condition is satisfied when the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device;
Special decision carry-over means for carrying over the decision after the next game when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the special display result is not derived based on the decision;
A special notification means for performing a special notification indicating that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted when it is determined by the prior determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted; Means for executing the special notification, comprising special notification control means for controlling a notification timing at which the special notification is started,
The pre-determining means determines only that the derivation of the special display result is permitted in one game, and determines that the derivation of the special display result is permitted in one game and derivation of the specific display result. And simultaneous determination means for simultaneously determining toleration,
Whether the special notification control means has been determined to allow the derivation of the special display result by the single determination means, or to permit the derivation of the special display result by the simultaneous determination means and to derive the specific display result Special notification timing determining means for determining the notification timing of the special notification according to whether the permission is determined at the same time, and the notification timing of the special notification according to the notification timing determined by the special notification timing determination means. Control
The special notification timing determination means includes
When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the single determination means, the display result is derived to the variable display device in the game at the notification timing before the display result is derived to the variable display device. The notification timing of the special notification is determined as a higher ratio than the notification timing after that,
When it is simultaneously determined by the simultaneous determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, the subsequent display results are derived to the variable display device in the game. The notification timing of the special notification is determined as a ratio higher than the notification timing before the display result is derived on the variable display device ,
The slot machine characterized in that the special notification control means further executes the special notification according to the game situation up to the notification timing determined by the special notification timing determination means . The special notification timing determining means determines the notification timing after the display result is derived on the variable display device in the game when the simultaneous determination means determines that the derivation of the special display result is allowed. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification timing of the special notification is determined as a higher ratio than when determined by the determining means. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and the display result is derived to a variable display device that displays a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner. 1 is a slot machine in which one game is completed and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Includes a special display result accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and a specific display result other than the special display result when a predetermined start operation is performed for each game A pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow the derivation of the winning display result;
Derivation control means for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means;
Special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state until a predetermined ending condition is satisfied when the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device;
Special decision carry-over means for carrying over the decision after the next game when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the special display result is not derived based on the decision;
A special notification means for performing a special notification indicating that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted when it is determined by the prior determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted; Means for executing the special notification, comprising special notification control means for controlling a notification timing at which the special notification is started,
The pre-determining means determines only that the derivation of the special display result is permitted in one game, and determines that the derivation of the special display result is permitted in one game and derivation of the specific display result. And simultaneous determination means for simultaneously determining toleration,
Whether the special notification control means has been determined to allow the derivation of the special display result by the single determination means, or to permit the derivation of the special display result by the simultaneous determination means and to derive the specific display result Special notification timing determining means for determining the notification timing of the special notification according to whether the permission is determined at the same time, and the notification timing of the special notification according to the notification timing determined by the special notification timing determination means. Control
The special notification timing determination means includes
When it is determined by the single determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, the notification timing of the special notification is set to a higher ratio than the notification timing of the game after the game. Decide
When it is simultaneously determined by the simultaneous determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, the notification timing of the game after the game is determined as the notification timing during the game. As a higher ratio, determine the notification timing of the special notification ,
The slot machine characterized in that the special notification control means further executes the special notification according to the game situation up to the notification timing determined by the special notification timing determination means . Stop operation means operated by a player to stop the variation display of the identification information;
An operation enabling unit that idles the operation of the stop operation unit after the start operation is performed,
The derivation control means is variable according to an operation procedure of the stop operation means and a determination result of the prior determination means when the stop operation means is operated after being validated by the operation validation means. Let the display device derive the display result,
The special notification timing determining means, when it is determined by the single determination means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, before the operation of the stop operation means is validated by the operation validation means in the game. 4. The slot machine according to claim 3, wherein the notification timing of the special notification is determined such that the notification timing of the special notification is higher than the notification timing after the operation of the stop operation unit is validated. When the special notification control means determines that the derivation of the special display result is permitted in a game from the end of the special gaming state to the time when the predetermined number of scheduled games is consumed, The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising scheduled game number notification control means for delaying execution of the special notification until a game that consumes the number of games. Stop operation means operated by a player to stop the variation display of the identification information;
A payout award unit for giving a predetermined payout when the specific display result is derived as a display result of the variable display device;
The payout awarding means includes a game value awarding means for giving a player a gaming value equal to or less than a maximum number of bets that can be set for one game as the payout, and a game for setting the betting number as the payout. It is composed of any one of re-game granting means for granting a re-game that allows the next game to be played with the same bet number without using the utility value,
The derivation control means includes
According to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation procedure of the stop operation means, the variable display device derives a display result,
It is determined that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the pre-determining unit, and the specific display result is derived when the stop operation unit is operated in a predetermined specific procedure, and the procedure is performed in a procedure other than the specific procedure. A specific derivation control means for deriving a display result other than the specific display result including a predetermined special permissible display result when the stop operation means is operated;
It is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the pre-determining means, and the special display result is derived when the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined special procedure, 6. Special derivation control means for deriving a display result other than the special display result including the special permissible display result when the stop operation means is operated. 6. Slot machine.

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