JP5238977B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine in which a lottery game for winning a winning combination is performed, for example, a slot machine is started while a rotation display of a plurality of symbol rows is started based on a game start operation performed by a player It has been known.

  In this type of gaming machine, first, for example, a medal as a game medium provided for the game is inserted by the player. Next, when a game start operation is performed by the player, a combination lottery is performed and rotation display of a plurality of symbol sequences is started. After that, when the player performs a rotation display stop operation of the symbol row, the rotation display stop control is performed so that the player stops with the combination of symbols according to the result of the winning lottery. When the combination of symbols when the rotation display is stopped in this way is a specific combination (winning combination), a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player. For example, when winning a bonus combination such as a big bonus (abbreviated as BB, hereinafter the same) or a regular bonus (abbreviated as RB, the same applies hereinafter), a large amount of game media is acquired with the winning of the bonus combination. A possible bonus game is played (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-315873 A

  However, with conventional gaming machines, the frequency of winning bonus combinations is not high, and the above game is only repeated unless the bonus combination is won in the lottery, so the game may become monotonous and less interesting. There is.

  Note that in recent years, a game in which the probability that the right to execute the next game without being inserted is increased over a predetermined period, or a game medium by operating a stop button at a notified timing / procedure However, since these games are not frequently played, a fundamental solution has not been achieved.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably suppressing monotonization of games.

A gaming machine according to the present invention for solving the above problems includes a symbol display means for rotating and displaying a plurality of symbol rows, a start operating means for starting rotation display of the plurality of symbol rows, and a start operating means. Based on the operation, a role lottery means for performing a lottery game for establishing a winning combination, and a rotation stop control means for controlling the rotation display based on a result of the lottery game by the role lottery means, The winning combination includes a plurality of general combinations and bonus combinations, and the combination of stopped symbols when the plurality of symbol columns are stopped and displayed is one of the plurality of general combinations Based on the corresponding symbol combination, a profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit as a result of one lottery game by the combination lottery means, and the stop symbol combination is the special symbol combination. Profit game granting means for granting a profit game in which the expectation that the predetermined profit is given as a result of the one lottery game is increased over a predetermined period based on the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination. The winning combination further includes an invalid combination that can invalidate the grant of the profit game even if the bonus combination is won in the lottery game, and the stop symbol combination is the invalid combination Based on the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination, the winning probability for the bonus combination is increased, and even if the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination, the provision of the profit game is invalidated. the invalidation period is, what the subject matter further comprising invalidating creation means for creating only one game or several games, A.

  The gaming machine includes a symbol display means for rotating a plurality of symbol strings, a start operation means for starting rotation display of the plurality of symbol strings, and a role lottery means for performing a lottery game based on the operation of the start operation means. And a rotation stop control means for performing control related to the stop of the rotation display based on the result of the lottery game.

  In the lottery game, as an internal lottery process for establishing a winning combination, for example, a medal or a pachinko ball as a game medium is inserted for each game, and any one of a plurality of winning combinations and losers is selected. An internal lottery is performed to select the role. In this gaming machine, at least a plurality of general combinations and bonus combinations are included as winning combinations. Note that the game medium includes electronic data generally referred to as credit.

  In addition, the gaming machine includes a profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit as a result of one lottery game, and a profit game giving means for giving a profit game. The “predetermined profit” includes the number of game media to be paid out according to the winning combination, the right to play the next game without inserting the game media (so-called replay), and the like. Further, the “profit game” is a privilege game in which a sense of expectation that a predetermined profit is given as a result of one lottery game is increased over a predetermined period. In other words, a special game is a game in which a sense of expectation in which a predetermined profit is given as a result of one lottery game is increased over a predetermined period. For example, as a profit game, a privilege game that increases the probability of winning a general role until a predetermined condition is satisfied, a privilege game that increases the probability of winning a re-gamer until a predetermined condition is satisfied, or a predetermined condition For example, a bonus game for deriving a winning combination or a stop operation procedure for winning symbols until the winning combination is established.

  Under such a configuration, when a game medium is inserted and a player performs a starting operation, rotation display of a plurality of symbol sequences starts. Then, when a stop operation of a plurality of symbol sequences displayed in rotation is accepted, a plurality of symbol sequences are stopped, and when all the plurality of symbol sequences are stopped, a combination of symbols attached to each symbol sequence is The result of the lottery game can be derived to a predetermined display unit. The reason that “can be derived” is that even if a lottery game is won, for example, if the selection fails, the result of the lottery game is not necessarily derived on the display unit.

  When the combination of the stop symbols is a symbol combination corresponding to any one of the plurality of general roles, it is determined that the one combination has been won, and the type of the one combination determined to have won the winning combination The game value corresponding to is awarded as a prize by the profit granting means as a single game result. The “game value” includes, for example, a game medium necessary for playing a game, a right of re-game in which a next game can be played without inserting the game medium, and the like. Further, when the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination, the above-described profit game is awarded as a privilege by the profit game giving means.

  Furthermore, if the winning combination of this gaming machine is originally (if it is during a normal game), a bonus combination is won in a lottery game (the combination of stop symbols is a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination) When the profit game is granted, an invalid combination that can invalidate the grant of the profit game even if the bonus combination is won is included. If the invalid combination is won in the internal lottery and the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the invalid combination, the invalidation creation means creates an invalidation period only for one game or several games. . In this invalidation period, the winning probability for the bonus combination is increased, and even if the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination, the grant of the profit game is invalidated (that is, the profit game is granted). Not)

  As described above, in this gaming machine, when the symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination is stopped and displayed, a profit game advantageous to the player is awarded. However, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination is stopped and displayed in the invalidation period given based on the winning of the invalid combination, the provision of the profit game is invalidated. That is, the activation period in which the profit game is given based on the fact that the symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination is stopped and displayed, and the grant of the profit game even though the symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination is stopped and displayed. An invalidation period to be invalidated is created. Furthermore, in this invalidation period, since the probability of winning a bonus combination is higher than in the activation period, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed even though it is limited to a short period of time such as one game or several games. Will be.

  Note that if the invalidation period is prolonged, there is a risk that the interest will decrease. Therefore, while the invalidation period is limited to a short period of time such as one game or several games, the frequency of being stopped and displayed with the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is not lowered even in this short invalidation period. The probability of winning a bonus combination during the invalidation period was increased.

  Thus, according to the present invention, it is possible to suitably suppress monotonization of games.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as a gaming machine as an example. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the slot machine with the door-shaped front member omitted, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine, and FIG. 4 is a door-shaped front member omitted. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the Z1 part of FIG. 4, FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the Z1 part of FIG. 4 showing a state where the connector holder is moved, and FIG. FIG. 8A is an enlarged view of the Z2 portion of FIG. 7, and FIG. 8B is an enlarged view of the Z2 portion of FIG. 7 showing the state in which the connector holder is moved. 9 is an enlarged view showing the main part of FIG. 8A, FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the slot machine showing the back plate side, FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the case member, and FIG. FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b) show a temporarily fixed state of the connector holder. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the wiring relay member, FIG. 15 is a front view in which the cover of the wiring relay member is omitted, and FIGS. 16 and 17 are exploded perspective views of the connector holder. 18 is a perspective view of a stopper for stopping the case member, FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a stopper showing another embodiment, FIGS. 20 and 21 are cross-sectional views of the main part showing the guide structure of the case member, and FIG. FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the main part showing the relationship between the case member and the stopper on the outer main body side, and FIG. 24 is the relationship between the wiring window and the reel of the symbol variation display apparatus. 25 is a longitudinal sectional view of the upper part of the slot machine, FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing the lower half of the slot machine with the medal releasing device omitted, and FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. FIG. 28 shows a slot machine FIG. 29 is a partial sectional front view of the slot machine showing the power supply device, FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing the power supply device viewed from below, and FIG. 31 shows another embodiment. FIG. 32 is a schematic sectional view of an illuminating device showing another form, FIG. 33 is a perspective view of a door-shaped front member showing an exploded transparent plate and a light emitting unit. 34, FIG. 34 is a perspective view of the door-shaped front member showing the transparent plate in an exploded state, FIG. 35 is a sectional view corresponding to FIG. 33A-A of the door-shaped front member equipped with the transparent plate, and FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a chain of hinge fittings, FIG. 38 is a cross-sectional plan view of the main part showing the door-shaped front member, and FIG. 39 is a cross-sectional plan view of the main part showing the door-shaped front member in the middle of opening. FIG. 40 is a perspective view seen from the back side showing the upper half of the door-shaped front member, and FIG. 41 is a connector. 42 is a cross-sectional perspective view taken along the vertical direction, FIG. 42 is a cross-sectional plan view of the main part of the door-shaped front member showing another example of the hinge fitting, and FIG. 43 is a main part of the door-shaped front member shown in FIG. FIG. 44 is a perspective view showing a state where the front opening / closing member is opened in the model unit, and FIG. 45 is a perspective view showing a state where the door-shaped front member is opened while the coupler is connected.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 of the present invention can be rotated in the shape of a side-opening door with a box-shaped outer body 100 whose front surface is open and a rotating shaft 100a on the front surface of the outer body 100. A door-shaped front member 200 attached to the housing, a symbol variation display device 300 that varies a plurality of symbols by a driving means, a case member 400 that is detachable from the outer body 100 and has an opening 401 on the front surface, and an optional And an image display 500 that displays the image of the above.

[Outside body]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the outer body 100 has side plates 102 and 102 attached to the left and right sides of the bottom plate 101, and a top plate 103 installed on the top of the side plates 102 and 102. It has a letter-shaped frame shape and is formed in a box shape in which only the front surface is opened by fixing a back plate 104 to the back of the frame. The left and right side plates 102, 102 have a trapezoidal shape in which the front edges are slightly inclined in a backward inclined state, and thus the opening of the outer body 100 has a backward inclined inclination. In addition, a plurality of (in the embodiment, in the embodiment) the top plate 103 is located in a region facing the upper pier 600 (see the imaginary line in FIG. 25) of the gaming machine installation island in a state of being installed on the gaming machine installation island (not shown). Four) through-holes 132 are formed.

[Outer body-divider]
In the outer main body 100, a shelf-like partition plate 105 is provided substantially at the center of the height. The partition plate 105 is made of metal and has a substantially convex shape in front view having a protruding portion 106 at the center as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and vertical mounting pieces 107 formed at both ends are attached to the outer body 100. The side plate 102 is fixed to the inner surface of the side plate 102, and a vertical mounting piece 108 formed at the rear end is fixedly attached to the inner surface of the back plate 104 of the outer body 100. The mounting piece 108 at the rear end of the partition plate 105 is formed with a cylindrical projection (not shown) by burring (metal processing for raising a short cylindrical projection while expanding the hole diameter of the lower hole with a punch). The cylindrical protrusion is driven into a small hole (not shown) pre-processed in the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 and positioned. In addition, an opening 109 for wiring is formed between the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 in the innermost part on both sides of the partition plate 105.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Lower space]
In the space below the partition plate 105 in the outer main body 100, a medal releasing device 110 that releases a medal as a game medium to a medal tray 201 at the lower front of the door-shaped front member 200, and the medal releasing device 110 A medal auxiliary storage box 111 for storing overflowing medals, a power supply device 112, and the like are provided.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Lower space-Medal discharge device]
The medal releasing device 110 is obtained by attaching a medal storage hopper 110b to a device main body 110a having a built-in driving means. A medal discharge port 110c is provided on the front surface of the device main body 110a. A certain medal is sent out one by one toward the discharge port 110c by the operation of the driving means. The hopper 110b is provided with an overflow rod 110d for discharging overflowing medals, and the above-mentioned medal auxiliary storage box 111 faces below the protruding end of the overflow rod 110d. The medal releasing mechanism of the medal releasing device 110 may employ any currently known mechanism, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Lower space-Power supply]
As shown in FIGS. 26 to 30, the power supply device 112 is attached to an inner corner portion in which three members of the bottom plate 101 of the outer main body 100, the left side plate 102 and the back plate 104 are orthogonal to each other. Yes. The power supply device 112 is a component for supplying electricity to the electrical components such as the medal discharge device 110 and is likely to generate heat. Therefore, the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 radiates heat to the attachment portion of the power supply device 112. A mouth 104a is opened.

  The device case 112a of the power supply device 112 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin. By doing so, since the inside of the device case 112a can be seen, it is easy to find an unauthorized work on the substrate 112s (see FIG. 30) of the power supply device 112 and the like. The device case 112a includes an upper plate 112b that covers the upper surface, a rear plate 112c that faces the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100, a front plate 112d that covers the opposite side of the rear plate 112c, and an interior of the slot machine 1. It is formed by a side plate 112e that covers the facing side, a slope plate 112f that covers the boundary between the top plate 112b and the side plate 112e in a chamfered form, and a bottom plate 112r (see FIG. 30) that covers the bottom. On the other hand, the surface of the device case 112a that faces the side plate 102 of the outer body 100 is not covered and is in an open state. It is blocked.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the side plate 102 of the outer body 100 is provided with a convex surface portion 102a to form a stepped guard portion 102b, and the upper surface plate 112b of the device case 112a is provided below the guard portion 102b. It is a specification that sneaks one side. As a result, even if one surface of the device case 112a is not covered, the joint between the device case 112a and the side plate 102 is blocked by the guard portion 102b, so that foreign matter cannot be inserted. FIG. 31 shows another embodiment in which the guard portion 102b is formed in a groove shape. In this example, the edge of the upper surface plate 112b of the device case 112 slightly protrudes toward the side plate 102, and the tip of the guard portion 102b is formed. It fits into the groove.

  Thus, in the device case 112a of the power supply device 112, when the surface of the outer body 100 that is in contact with the side plate 102 has an open structure without a cover and is covered with the side plate 102 during use, the device case 112a is moved into the device case 112a. The substrate 112s or the like can be easily assembled using the open surface, and workability is improved because it is not necessary to attach a cover to the open surface after the substrate 112s or the like is assembled into the apparatus case 112a.

  A large number of air holes 112g, 112g,... Are formed in the upper surface plate 112b, the side surface plate 112e, the inclined surface plate 112f, the rear surface plate 112c, and the bottom surface plate 112r of the device case 112a so that heat is not trapped inside. . The device case 112a is lifted in a raised manner by legs 112h, 112h... Provided at the bottom, and a ventilation space 112i is formed between the bottom plate 112r of the device case 112a and the bottom plate 101 of the outer body 100. Accordingly, low-rise and relatively cool air can be introduced into the device case 112a from the ventilation space 112i through the ventilation holes 112g, 112g,. Since the ventilation space 112i of the embodiment communicates with the heat radiating port 104a of the outer main body 100, cold air at the back of the machine can be introduced into the ventilation space 112i. If the inverted L-shaped step 112j (see FIG. 30) for raising the ventilation space 112i is formed at the boundary between the rear plate 112c and the bottom plate 112r of the device case 112a, the height of the leg 112h and the heat radiation port 104a are formed. Even if there is a deviation in the height, the ventilation space 112i can be communicated with the heat radiation port 104a.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Lower space-Power supply-Fixed]
The power supply device 112 includes an attachment piece 112k that is perpendicular to one side of the front plate 112d of the device case 112a, and a protrusion that protrudes from the rear plate 112c of the device case 112a toward the back plate 104 of the outer body 100. 112 m and the heat radiating port 104 a opened in the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 are fixed to the outer main body 100.

  That is, the contour of the heat radiating port 104a is formed smaller than the contour of the rear plate 112c of the device case 112a, so that the power supply device 112 hits the back plate 104 of the outer body 100 and does not pass through the heat radiating port 104a. The protrusion 112m protruding from the rear plate 112c of the device case 112a is in a position inscribed in the heat radiating port 104a, and is a horizontal protrusion inscribed in the upper side of the radiating port 104a to resist the lifting operation of the power supply device 112. It consists of a piece 112m-1 and a vertical protrusion 112m-2 inscribed in the vertical side of the heat radiating port 104a in order to resist the rollover operation of the power supply device 112. Therefore, the power supply device 112 is pushed along the inner surface of the side plate 102 of the outer main body 100, and the protrusion 112m is inserted into the heat radiating port 104a. Fixing in the right direction (rollover) is completed. Of course, the movement of the power supply device 112 is regulated by the bottom plate 101 of the outer main body 100 in the downward direction and by the side plate 102 of the outer main body 100 in the left direction in FIG. The movement of the power supply device 112 can be completely restricted with respect to directions other than the direction of pulling forward by a simple operation of only fitting the protrusion 112m.

  On the other hand, a plurality of screw through holes 112p are formed in the mounting piece 112k projecting from the front plate 112d, and are fixed to the side plate 102 of the outer main body 100 through wood screws 112q in at least one of the through holes 112p. Thus, since the movement of the power supply device 112 is also restricted in the direction of pulling forward, the power supply device 112 can be reliably fixed to the outer main body 100 with one wood screw 112q.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Lower space-Power supply-Power cord]
A power cord (not shown) for receiving power from the outside is connected to the power supply device 112. Conventionally, a bulging portion is provided on the side of the heat radiating port 104a and the power cord is pulled out from the bulging portion. However, at this position, there is a high risk that the power cord is bundled with the ground. The slot machine 1 may be turned on during manufacturing, and a power cord must be taken out of the outer main body 100 in preparation for the case. Therefore, the slot machine 1 is moved on the manufacturing line or between lines. When moving the power cord, the power cord may slip on the ground or get caught under the bottom plate 101 of the slot machine 1.

  On the other hand, the heat radiation port 104a of the embodiment expands the cord outlet 104b from the upper side toward the upper side, and draws the power cord from there. This ensures a sufficient height for hanging the bundled power cords in a suspended state. Therefore, the trouble of accidentally damaging the power cord in the process of manufacturing the slot machine 1 is drastically reduced.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present invention, since the power supply device 112 is set at the inner corner portion of the outer main body 100 and only one wood screw 112q is screwed in, the mounting is completed. Great labor saving in installation work. Further, in the present invention, fixing is completed by screwing to one surface, and therefore, particularly when the portion to be fixed is brought to the front (front side) of the power supply device 112, it is easy to see and can be fixed securely. . Incidentally, conventionally, it is necessary to screw with respect to a plurality of surfaces or members of the power supply device 112. In particular, a screw fixed to the back plate 104 is difficult to visually recognize and may be forgotten.

  Further, since the heat radiating port 104 a is necessary as a cooling means for the power supply device 112, even if the heat radiating port 104 a is used for fixing the power supply device 112, an extra process or cost hardly occurs. On the contrary, the cooling efficiency is improved because the position of the heat radiating port 104a and the position of the power supply device 112 are matched for fixing. In addition, when the device case 112a is made of a synthetic resin as in the embodiment, the mounting projection 112m can be integrally formed, so that it costs little. Therefore, the total cost required for mounting the power supply device 112 can be reduced as compared with the conventional case.

  Furthermore, when the device case 112a is made of synthetic resin, there is an advantage that the leg portion 112h and the stepped portion 112j of the device case 112a useful as a countermeasure against heat generation of the power supply device 112 can be implemented with almost no cost.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Upper space]
On the other hand, the case member 400 is housed in a space above the partition plate 105 in the outer main body 100, and a wiring relay member 113 serving as the core of the wiring means described later is provided on the inner surface of the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100. The back plate 104 is further provided with a vent hole 133 for heat dissipation above the wiring relay member 113.

[Door type front member]
3 shows the front side of the door-shaped front member 200, and FIG. 1 shows the back side of the door-shaped front member 200. The door-shaped front member 200 has a medal tray 201 on the lower side on the front side, and an operation unit 202 is provided in the approximate center on the front side. The operation unit 202 includes a medal insertion slot 203, and a one-sheet insertion button 205 for instructing insertion (withdrawal) of only one medal stored as data in a memory of a main board 409 described later. Similarly, a MAX insertion button 206 for instructing insertion of the maximum number (for example, three) that can be used in one game, and a medal return for returning a medal packed in a medal selector 207 to be described later to the medal tray 201. A button 208, a storage release switch 209 for inputting a storage release command (release command by settlement) of medal stored as data in the memory of the main board 409, and a start lever 210 for operating the symbol variation display device 300 And three reel stops for stopping the reels 301a, 301b, 301c of the symbol variation display device 300. Button 211a, 211b, 211c and the like are provided. Of course, the configuration of the operation unit 202 shown here is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

  In addition, a medal selector 207 is provided on the back side of the insertion slot 203, and a medal basket 212 is connected to the side of the medal selector 207 and a return basket 213 is connected to the bottom. The medal selector 207 is a well-known one that switches the flow path by turning on and off a built-in solenoid (not shown), and when the game state is waiting for the player to insert a medal, the flow path is set to the medal tub 212 side. In addition, in a gaming state in which medals are refused to be inserted, such as medals exceeding the prescribed number, the flow path is set to the return basket 213 side. When the door-shaped front member 200 is in a closed position where the door-shaped front member 200 covers the front surface of the outer main body 100, the tip of the medal basket 212 faces the hopper 110 b of the medal discharge device 110. The medal that flows through the medal bowl 212 through the hop-off reaches the hopper 110b. On the other hand, the return basket 213 is connected to the front-side medal tray 201, and the medal that flows from the insertion slot 203 through the medal selector 207 to the return basket 213 returns to the medal tray 201.

[Door-shaped front member-see-through window]
The door-shaped front member 200 is sized to cover the entire front surface of the outer main body 100, and the upper half of the door-shaped front member 200 is a see-through window for games covered with a transparent plate 214a as shown in FIGS. 214. The see-through window 214 and the transparent plate 214a of the embodiment are larger than usual so that the image display body 500 and the design variation display device 300 can be seen side by side, and the image is formed by the forehead frame 216 integrated with the door-shaped front member 200. The regions of the display body 500 and the symbol variation display device 300 are visually divided vertically. In this way, if one transparent plate 214a is set to a size that covers both the image display body 500 and the symbol variation display device 300, the arrangement of the image display body 500 and the symbol variation display device 300 is switched up and down. However, it can be used as it is.

[Door-shaped front member-transparent window-transparent plate]
The transparent plate 214a uses a transparent synthetic resin (for example, methacrylic resin containing rubber excellent in impact resistance, scratch resistance, and optical properties, and in the embodiment, “Acrypet (registered trademark) IR D30” manufactured by Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. is used. ) In a generally inverted trapezoidal shape, and an edge member 214b that bulges to the front side of the three sides (left and right sides and upper side) excluding the bottom, with the side facing the player as the front 214b and 214b are integrally molded at the time of resin molding using a mold for resin molding. When the edge member 214b is integrally formed on the periphery of the flat plate-like transparent plate 214a as described above, the edge member 214b serves as a reinforcing bar to increase the strength of the entire transparent plate 214a. As described above, even if it is large enough to cover both the image display body 500 and the symbol variation display device 300, bending and distortion hardly occur.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the edge member 214b is a shell structure that opens to the rear surface side (not a solid, but a shell-like structure with a space inside, and the thickness of each part is arbitrary). The light emitting unit 217 and, for example, a decorative member (not shown) having a pattern or characters on the surface are incorporated in the internal space as necessary.

  In FIG. 34, the light emitting unit 217 is depicted as being attached to the door-shaped front member 200, but the actual light emitting unit 217 is fitted into the edge member 214b as shown in FIG. ing. Therefore, the transparent plate 214a and the light emitting unit 217 are handled as an integral part.

  The shape of the edge member 214b is not limited to that shown in the figure, and can be arbitrarily changed according to the design of the light emitting unit 217 and the decorative member. Further, the portion where the edge member 214b is provided is not limited to the three sides of the periphery of the transparent plate 214a as in the embodiment, and may be provided on any one side at a minimum.

  In addition, in FIGS. 33 and 34, reference numeral 218 denotes a fixing member provided at the left and right corners on the transparent plate 214a. The screw is passed through the through hole 214c (see FIG. 33 enlarged view) from the back side of the transparent plate 214a. (Not shown), it is stopped in the state of FIG. 34 fitted between the edge member 214b and the edge member 214b. The fixing member 218 functions as a corner decoration on the appearance, and on the through holes 200a and 214d (see an enlarged view of FIG. 33) provided at the corner portions on the door-shaped front member 200 and the transparent plate 214a. It is screwed into a screw (not shown) passed from the back side of the door-shaped front member 200, thereby serving as a nut for fixing the transparent plate 214a to the door-shaped front member 200.

  33 to 35, reference numeral 217a denotes a light emitter of the light emitting unit 217, and 217b denotes a reflecting member that supports the light emitter 217a. As shown in FIG. 35, the reflection member 217b of the light emitting unit 217 located on the left and right is set at an angle so as to reflect a large amount of light from the rod-shaped light emitter 217a toward the periphery of the slot machine 1. In the form in which the light emitting unit 217 is incorporated inside the edge member 214b of the transparent plate 214a, the light emitter 217a can be arranged on the front side of the slot machine 1, so that it looks like a lighthouse at the tip of the cape. This is advantageous when light is emitted toward the surroundings. In addition, the reflecting member 217b of the light emitting unit 217 located above is set so as to reflect a large amount of light from the light emitter 217a (a combination of the light source 217a-1 and the light guide plate 217a-2) upward of the slot machine 1. ing.

  The light-emitting unit 217 having the above-described structure can be turned on during a game, especially when a big hit is made, and can produce an effect that appeals to the surroundings of the occurrence of the big win. In this way, by performing an effect with a high degree of appeal to the surroundings, it is possible to draw attention to the player who has won the big hit, and the line of sight of many people gives the player a sense of superiority, which further increases the game. In addition, it is expected that the popularity of the model will increase and the operating rate will improve by appealing to the surroundings that the jackpot is coming out.

  The transparent plate 214a of the embodiment has the above-described configuration, and the bottom of the plate-shaped front member 200 is formed with respect to the concave groove 219 (see an enlarged view of FIG. 34) provided on the back side of the door-shaped front member 200. Inserted obliquely from the front and fitted into a joiner type, in that state, the transparent plate 214a is erected to bring all the edge members 214b, 214b, 214b into contact with the front surface of the door-shaped front member 200. It fixes with the screw | thread 603 (refer FIG. 1) passed from the back. FIG. 35 is a cut view of the main part of the door-shaped front member 200 at this time. As is apparent from FIG. 35, if the player has a foreign object from the boundary between the door-shaped front member 200 and the edge member 214b. Even if it is forcibly inserted, there is little room for the tip of the foreign material to cross the inside of the edge member 214b and reach the back side of the transparent plate 214a. Therefore, it exhibits an excellent crime prevention effect.

[Door-type front member-locking device]
A lock device 215 that opens and closes using a dedicated key (not shown) is provided on one side of the free end side of the door-shaped front member 200.

[Design variation display device]
The symbol variation display device 300 is a reel rotation type display device, and incorporates and accommodates, for example, three reels 301a, 301b, and 301c that can be individually rotated by driving means 303 such as a motor, and the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c. And a device case 302 that plays a game with a combination of a plurality of symbols (not shown) drawn on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c.

  The device case 302 has a deformed hexagonal column shape excluding three faces from the octagonal column that lies on its side to the front (player), and includes a bottom plate 304, a top plate 305, and a right side in FIG. Right side plate 306, left side plate 307 on the left side, vertical rear plate 308 covering the rear surface, upper swash plate 309 provided between top plate 305 and rear plate 308, bottom plate 304 and rear plate 308. And a part of the arc of the reels 301 a, 301 b, and 301 c protrudes from the front of the device case 302.

  Further, the top plate 305 of the apparatus case 302 is provided with a handle 311 that can be changed between a useable state in which the finger can be hooked and a non-use state in which the top plate 305 is depressed. To carry.

  The configuration in which the changeable handle 311 is provided on the top plate 305 of the device case 302 as described above is closely related to a measure for increasing the strength of the case member 400. That is, in the embodiment, as will be described later, a reinforcing bar 402 is provided in the opening 401 of the case member 400 to give the opening 401 of the case member 400 sufficient strength to allow the image display body 500 to be cantilevered. Since such a reinforcing bar 402 crosses the opening 401, it clearly becomes an obstacle to the insertion and removal of the apparatus case 302 into and from the case member 400. On the other hand, if the handle 311 can be changed and hung on the top plate 305 as in the embodiment, the protrusion of the handle 311 is eliminated, so that the device case 302 can pass under the reinforcing bar 402 without difficulty. Therefore, it is possible to provide the reinforcing bar 402 in the direction crossing the opening 401 in the opening 401 of the case member 400 only by providing the handle 311 which can be changed as described above on the top plate 305 of the apparatus case 302. Become. Incidentally, the conventional apparatus case has a room for providing a reinforcing bar at the opening of the case member because the handle protrudes from the top plate and becomes an obstacle.

  In addition, the handle 311 of the embodiment is configured to swing and change between the standing use state and the lying down non-use state, but the structure that can change the handle 311 between the use state and the non-use state is implemented. The form is not limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 22, two belt loops 314, 314 are cut and raised on the top plate 305, and the belt loops 314, 314 are made of, for example, synthetic resin or leather and have stoppers 315, 315 at both ends. A useable state in which fingers can be hooked, such as a structure in which the band-shaped handle 311 provided is inserted and the center is pulled up to change to a usable state in which fingers can be hooked from the obstructed non-use state of FIG. Any structure may be used as long as it can be changed to the unused state.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 11, a flange-like lower handle 316 protrudes from the bottom plate 304 of the device case 302 of the embodiment, and the device case 302 is pushed in by grasping the lower handle 316. By pulling, it is easy to put in and out the case member 400.

[Case material]
The case member 400 has a size substantially matching the space above the partition plate 105 of the outer main body 100, and includes a bottom plate 403, side plates 404 and 404 erected on both the left and right sides of the bottom plate 403, and a bottom plate 403. The rear plate 405 is erected on the rear edge of the rear plate 405, and the top plate 406 covers the upper surface of the rear plate 405 and the side plates 404, 404.

  In the case member 400, the bottom plate 403 is made of metal, the side plates 404, 404, the rear plate 405, and the top plate 406 are made of synthetic resin, and the side plate 404, 404 and the inner surface of the opening 401 of the top plate 406 are made of metal reinforcement. Members 407, 407, and 407 are provided, and a metal reinforcing bar 402 across the opening 401 is stretched between the reinforcing members 407 and 407 of the side plates 404 and 404. The area below the reinforcing bar 402 is the installation area for the symbol variation display device 300, and the opening 401 above the reinforcing bar 402 is the installation area for the image display body 500. An area surrounded by the case member 400 behind the display body 500 is assigned as a wiring work space 408, and a main board 409 as a main control board is mounted on the inner wall surface of the rear plate 405 of the wiring work space 408, and A control board other than the main board 409 (for example, an effect control board 510 (see FIG. 44)) is also mounted in the wiring work space 408.

  The top plate 406 of the case member 400 is formed with skylight portions 443 and 443 as shown in FIG. The skylight portions 443 and 443 are divided into two with a reinforcing band 444 for maintaining the strength of the top plate 406 interposed therebetween, each of which has an axis line passing through the through holes 132, 132. It exists in the area | region containing an intersection, and is opened sufficiently widely than this through-hole 132,132 .... However, the peripheral edge on the front side of the skylight portion 443 is close to the through hole 132 located on the front side. By doing so, since the through hole 132 can be found by searching with the periphery of the skylight portion 443 as a reference, the position of the through hole 132 can be quickly and easily determined even if the operator does not look into the skylight portion 443. Here, the skylight 443 also functions as the opening of the present invention. That is, by providing a plurality of skylight portions 443 as openings on the upper surface of the case member 400, the weight can be reduced, and the burden on the operator during transportation or replacement can be further reduced.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 5, 6, and 12, a plurality of bosses 410, 410 protrude from the outer surface of the rear plate 405 of the case member 400. The boss holes 114 and 114 pre-processed in 104 are fitted and positioned. 2 and 5, the bosses 410 and 410 are provided in the vicinity of a wiring window 411, which will be described later. Accordingly, the positioning of the wiring window 411 of the case member 400 and the wiring relay member 113 of the back plate 104 becomes accurate.

On the other hand, a concave step portion 412 is formed on the bottom surface of the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400 as shown in FIG. 2, and the concave step portion 412 fits into the protruding step portion 106 of the partition plate 105. A tapered portion 413 extending in the rearward direction is provided at the end on the rear plate 405 side of the recessed step portion 412, and is guided by the tapered portion 413 and the protruding step portion 106 of the partition plate 105 and the case member 400. The concave step 412 can be smoothly fitted. Thus, the case member 400 is straightly guided to the back of the partition plate 105 by the fitting of the concave step portion 412 of the case member 400 and the protruding step portion 106 of the partition plate 105. For example, as shown in FIG. A rail member 115 in the form of a concave groove is laid on the plate 105 or press-molded integrally. On the other hand, a wheel 414 is installed on the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400, and the wheel 414 is rolled in the groove of the rail member 115. Also good. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 21, a rail member 116 having a convex shape is laid or integrally formed on the partition plate 105, and on the other hand, flanges 415 and 415 are formed on both ends of the wheel 414 of the case member 400, The rail member 116 may be sandwiched between the flanges 415 and 415 of the wheel 414.

  Further, the case member 400 is set at a predetermined position on the partition plate 105 and is stopped by the swing lever-shaped stoppers 117, 117, 117 shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 18, and 23. Yes. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the stopper 117 is pivotally attached to the front end of the partition plate 105 and the two attachments 118 and 118 suspended from the top plate 103, as shown by the solid line in FIG. The operation posture engaged with a part of the case member 400 and the non-operation posture not engaged with the case member 400 as indicated by an imaginary line in FIG. Regulate movement. If the stopper 117 is key-shaped as shown in FIG. 19 and engaged with the hooking portion 416 provided on the case member 400, the upward movement of the case member 400 on the partition plate 105 is also restricted. be able to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the stopper 117 pivotally attached to the fixture 118 of the top plate 103 is at a position facing a locking hole 442 penetrating the corner portion of the side plate 404 and the top plate 406 of the case member 400. The operation posture and the non-operation posture can be switched from the inside of the case member 400 while the case member 400 is pushed into a predetermined position.

  In addition, a wiring window 411 in the form of a long hole penetrating to the back plate 104 side of the outer main body 100 is opened on the rear plate 405 of the case member 400. The wiring window 411 corresponds to the upper swash plate 309 of the device case 302 of the symbol variation display device 300 installed on the case member 400 as shown in FIGS. The horizontal empty space 417 above the upper swash plate 309 (or a horizontal triangular space 417 formed between the upper swash plate 309 and the main board 409) and the back. It functions as an opening connecting the plates 104.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 12, the case member 400 is provided with a shelf-like temporary fixing member 418 (hereinafter also referred to as “temporary fixing shelf”) at a substantially intermediate position of the empty space 417. In addition, recesses 419 and 419 are formed on the outside of the rear plate 405 and on both sides of the wiring window 411, which are wiring passages that pass through the left and right side surfaces of the case member 400.

  If the layout of the wiring window 411 is specified with reference to the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c of the symbol variation display device 300, the wiring window 411 has the reel 301a of the symbol variation display device 300 as shown in FIG. , 301b, 301c and the horizontal plane HH passing through the highest height position of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c as a lower limit, that is, the height at which the lower side is placed within the range. In other words, it is an arrangement.

[Image display]
The image display body 500 is a panel-type unit that can display an image, for example, which includes at least a liquid crystal display (or may be a plasma display or an organic EL display), and can open and close the front opening of the case member 400. It also functions as a front opening / closing member 90 (see FIG. 44). Note that the image display body 500 is attached to a reinforcing member 407 provided on the left side plate 404 of the case member 400 in FIG. 11 (see the shaded portion in FIG. 11 for the attachment position), and is rotated by the hinge fitting 420. It is supported freely.

  As shown in FIG. 44, an effect control board 510 is assembled on the back side of the image display body 500. For this reason, the image display body 500 such as a liquid crystal display and the effect control board 510 can be integrally configured, the handling becomes easy, and the wiring connecting the two can be omitted, and the wiring in the case member 400 can be omitted. The complexity of the work space 408 can be suppressed. Further, when the image display body 500 is opened, the effect control board 510 appears so as to jump out of the case member 400, so that the workability for the effect control board 510 can be remarkably improved.

[Image display-Hinge bracket]
FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view of the hinge fitting 420. FIG. In addition, since the hinge metal fitting 420 has a symmetrical structure, the upper part will be mainly described. The hinge fitting 420 is fixed to the fixing member 420a attached to the reinforcing member 407 of the case member 400, the rotating member 420b attached to the back side of the image display body 500 (see the broken line area 500s in FIG. 36), and the rotating member 420b. It comprises a short link 420c and a long link 420d that connect the members 420a.

  The fixing member 420a of the hinge fitting 420 has a horizontal fixing piece 420e in the form of a shelf plate. One end of the long link 420d is connected to the upper surface of the fixing piece 420e with a pin P1, and the short link is connected to the lower surface of the fixing piece 420e. One end of 420c is pivotally attached by a pin P2. On the other hand, the rotating member 420b of the hinge bracket 420 has a horizontal bearing piece 420f that is in the form of a shelf plate. One end of the long link 420d is pin P3 on the upper surface of the bearing piece 420f, and the lower surface of the bearing piece 420f. In addition, one end of the short link 420c is pivotally attached by a pin P4.

  Thus, the fixed piece 420e, the bearing piece 420f, the long link 420d, the short link 420c, and the pins P1 to P4 constitute a four-bar rotation chain as shown in the diagram of FIG. A so-called double lever mechanism is formed in which a fixed piece 420e facing a certain bearing piece 420f is a fixed link. As shown in FIGS. 37A to 37C, both the lever mechanisms approximate the rotation trajectory of the image display body 500 to the rotation trajectory centering on the rotation shaft 100 a of the door-shaped front member 200. Therefore, each pin position is set. That is, the hinge bracket 420 functions as a rotation center moving mechanism, and even if the rotation position of the door-shaped front member 200 changes, the rotation outer edge side of the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 are not rotated. The distance from the edge side is made substantially constant.

  The long link 420d and the short link 420c have overlapping regions 420g and 420h that overlap vertically when the image display body 500 is rotated (opened) by approximately 90 degrees (for example, the overlapping of the long link 420d). The region 420g is expanded in a triangle so as to overlap the overlapping region 420h of the short link 420c.), And pin holes 420i and 420j are formed in the overlapping regions 420g and 420h, respectively. The pin holes 420i and 420j are aligned on the same axis and inserted into a rod-shaped stop pin (not shown) to connect the long link 420d and the short link 420c, thereby locking the lever mechanism and locking the image display body. It is for fixing 500 to an open position.

[Image display-Lock piece]
As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the vertical reinforcing member 407 of the case member 400 is locked to the reinforcing member 407 on the opposite side of the reinforcing member 407 provided with the hinge fitting 420 (on the right side in FIG. 11). A piece 421 is pivotally attached. When the lock piece 421 is rotated clockwise from the state shown in FIG. 11, the tip of the lock piece 421 is engaged with a receiving portion 508 projecting from the back side of the image display body 500. The image display body 500 is locked at a position where the upper portion of the opening 401 of the case member 400 is closed. On the other hand, when the lock piece 421 is rotated in the reverse direction from the locked state, the lock of the image display body 500 is released, and the lock piece 421 is rotatable about the hinge fitting 420. Normally, before the case member 400 is attached to the outer main body 100, the image display body 500 is locked in the closed position to prevent unnecessary rotation, while in the state where the case member 400 is attached to the outer main body 100, the image is displayed. The display body 500 is unlocked to be rotatable.

[Image display body-connector]
By the way, since the image display body 500 which can be opened and closed is provided in the case member 400 separately from the door-shaped front member 200 of the outer main body 100, when the inside of the case member 400 is visually recognized or the case member 400 is operated. In this case, the door-shaped front member 200 on the near side must be opened first, and then the image display body 500 on the far side must be opened, which may reduce workability and annoyance. .

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present example, the rotation direction of the image display body 500 is set to the same direction as the rotation direction of the door-shaped front member 200, and the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 are appropriately connected. 700 is connected, and the image display body 500 is also opened and closed together with the opening and closing of the door-shaped front member 200. According to this, when the door-shaped front member 200 is opened, the image display body 500 is also rotated in the same direction via the connector 700, and the front surface of the case member 400 is opened. That is, the image display body 500 is rotated around the door-shaped front member 200, so that not only the inside of the outer main body 100 but also the inside of the case member 400 can be visually recognized by a single lateral opening operation.

  Here, as described above, the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 according to the embodiment are configured such that the pivot locus of the image display body 500 is the rotation axis 100a of the door-shaped front member 200 by the lever mechanism of the hinge fitting 420. However, there is still a relative shift between the movements of the two. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the coupling tool 700 of the embodiment forms a fixed sheath member 701 on the back surface on the free end side of the image display body 500, and slides inside the fixed sheath member 701. The rod 702 is accommodated in a free state, and the tip of the rod 702 is connected to the back surface of the door-shaped front member 200 (specifically, the base member 215a of the lock device 215) so as to be rotatable by a stop shaft 703. is there. By doing so, as shown in FIG. 39, the image display body 500 opens and closes together as if it is an accessory part of the door-shaped front member 200 in conjunction with the opening and closing of the door-shaped front member 200. The rod 702 of the connector 700 enters and exits the fixed sheath member 701 to absorb the relative shift in movement.

  Note that the maximum protrusion length when the rod 702 protrudes most from the rotation outer edge (free end) of the image display body 500 is when the image display body 500 is in the open position (for example, when it is opened 90 °). It is set based on the distance between the rotating outer edge of the door-shaped front member 200 (position of the stop shaft 703) and the rotating outer edge of the image display body 500. For this reason, the length of the rod 702 can be set to the minimum necessary length, and the increase in size of the coupler can be suppressed.

  The retaining shaft 703 is attached to support pieces 215b, 215b, and 215b formed by bending a part of the base member 215a of the locking device 215 so as to be movable up and down, and is always urged downward by the spring 703a. Has been. Therefore, the stop shaft 703 can be moved up against the urging force of the spring 703a, and the rod 702 of the connector 700 can be attached and detached by moving up and floating the lower end. That is, the stop shaft 703 can be inserted from above into the shaft hole portion 702a formed at the tip portion of the rod 702, and can be held by the biasing force of the spring 703a.

  In FIG. 40, reference numeral 704 denotes an elastic cantilever type stopper provided on the upper surface of the fixed sheath member 701 of the connector 700. The rod 702 removed from the stop shaft 703 is attached to the fixed sheath member 701. The rod 702 is held inside, and is engaged with a hook wall 702b at the end of a groove 705 formed on the upper surface of the rod 702 to prevent the rod 702 from blinding. On the side of the rod 702, a knob 706 protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction, and the stopper 704 is unlocked by picking the knob 706 and forcibly moving the rod 702. It is like that. Further, a retaining prevention piece 701 a is suspended from the bottom surface on the front end side of the fixed sheath member 701 and is inserted into the groove 705 of the rod 702. The retaining prevention piece 701 a is in contact with the hooking wall 702 b when the rod 702 protrudes the most, and prevents the rod 702 from coming out of the fixed sheath member 701.

  In FIG. 40, reference numeral 509 in the vicinity of the connector 700 is an engaging portion protruding from the back surface of the image display body 500 on the rotating outer edge side. The engaging portion 509 is engaged with the reinforcing bar 402 that traverses the opening 401 of the case member 400 to support the load on the free end side of the image display body 500 in the closed position. As shown in FIG. 11, the reinforcing bar 402 has a slide-type guide part 402 a inclined downward toward the image display body 500 in order to smoothly guide the engaging portion 509 to the upper surface of the reinforcing bar 402. It is provided. Further, the engaging portion 509 of the image display body 500 is formed of a synthetic resin having excellent lubricity different from that of the image display body 500, and is detachably attached to the image display body 500. Yes.

  By the way, the relative displacement of the movement due to the difference in the rotation trajectory between the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 is not limited to the above-described telescopic rod-type connector 700 but also a flexible wire. Can also be absorbed. However, if the connecting tool is a flexible wire or the like, the door-shaped front member 200 will hit the image display body 500 that is stopped while the door-shaped front member 200 is open, and the smoothness will be impaired. There is a fear. On the other hand, for example, an urging means such as a winding spring may be provided on the image display body 500 so as to constantly urge it in the closing direction. By doing so, when the door-shaped front member 200 is closed, the image display body 500 closes by itself while pulling the coupling tool by the action of the urging force, so that the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 do not collide. Of course, the means for rotating the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 is not limited to the above. For example, the hinge bracket 420, which is an element for rotation in the above, is not limited to the structure of the both lever mechanisms as described above, but is centered on a single pin 420k as shown in FIGS. A simple one that rotates the image display 500 may be used.

  Locking means for locking the image display body 500 in the closed position as described above, in which the image display body 500 is attached to the case member 400 with a hinge structure so that the image display body 500 can be rotated like a door. When the above-mentioned lock piece 421) is added, the lock is continued in principle with the case member 400 mounted on the outer main body 100, and the lock is released only when necessary, such as checking in the wiring work space 408. It is also possible to select the handling, and in that case, since the important parts (for example, the main board 409 and the production control board 510) in the wiring work space 408 can be blocked by the image display body 500, it is effective in improving the crime prevention performance. is there.

  A gap 10 is provided between the upper edge of the opening 401 of the case member 400 and the upper edge of the closed image display body 500, and the reinforcing member 407 of the top plate 406 is attached by a finger passing through the gap 10. It can be grasped. A handle opening 422 is formed at the front center portion of the top plate 406 of the case member 400 (the reinforcing band 444 between the skylight portions 443 and 443). The reinforcing member 407 can be gripped. Therefore, the case member 400 can be properly used for the handle 422 and the gap 10 in accordance with the place and posture of handling. For example, when the case member 400 is transported before being incorporated into the outer main body 100, it is better to carry it in a bowl shape using the handle port 422. On the other hand, the case member 400 mounted on the outer main body 100 is shown in FIG. As described above, the grip port 422 is hidden behind the outer body 100 so that a finger does not enter, so that the case member 400 is pulled out by placing the finger on the reinforcing member 407 from the gap 10. The lower handle 316 (see FIGS. 4 and 11) of the device case 302 protrudes from the front center of the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400, and the outer body 100 is pushed or pulled by holding the lower handle 316. The case member 400 can be easily taken in and out of the case. In this case, the lower handle 316 is integrated with the case member 400 because the device case 302 is fixed to the case member 400 with screws, and therefore, the lower handle 316 projects from the front surface of the floor plate 403 of the case member 400. Is equal to

[Image display body-frame member]
The image display body 500 has a size that covers almost the entire region above the reinforcing bar 402 of the opening 401 of the case member 400. Also, on the lower side of the image display body 500, a frame member 501 that hangs in a frame shape surrounds a region below the reinforcing bar 402 of the opening 401 of the case member 400, that is, a front region of the symbol variation display device 300. The reels 301a, 301b, 301c of the symbol variation display device 300 are bordered by the frame member 501. The surface of the frame member 501 is a decorative surface, on which an appropriate pattern is drawn. Although not shown, the frame member 501 is an electric decoration composed of a light emission source such as an LED, a light emission control board that controls the light emission source, and a decorative member that is disposed in front of the light emission source and can transmit light. Is provided. Here, what combined the image display body 500 and the frame member 501 is demonstrated as the front opening / closing member 90 (refer FIG. 44) below.

[Image display body-frame member-illumination apparatus]
An illumination device 502 is provided on the upper and lower sides of the frame member 501, and the design of the symbol variation display device 300 is illuminated brightly by the illumination device 502. Since the frame member 501 is suspended below the image display body 500 and is close to the symbol variation display device 300, it is possible to bring the light source closer to the symbol variation display device 300 by incorporating the illumination device 502 into such a frame member 501. it can. Therefore, the means for incorporating the lighting device 502 into the frame member 501 has a feature that sufficient brightness can be ensured even with a low amount of light compared to the conventional lighting device.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4, the illumination device 502 illustrated as an embodiment is elongated in a direction orthogonal to the drawing sheet (the width direction of the slot machine 1 and the same direction as the rotation axis of the reels 301 a, 301 b, and 301 c). A large number of light emitting diodes (hereinafter referred to as LEDs) 504 are arranged on a belt-like substrate 503, and the lower lighting device 502 is in a tube frame 506 whose upper surface is closed with a milky white translucent cover plate 505, for example. On the other hand, the upper side lighting device 502 is arranged with the LED 504 facing downward in a translucent cover 507 that is U-shaped, for example, milky white.

  Note that the upper lighting device 502 is installed obliquely downward with the lighting direction from directly below to the player side, that is, the transparent plate 214a side, as shown in FIG. In the embodiment, the direction of the LED mounting surface of the substrate 503 is set so that the center line L (see the enlarged view of FIG. 4) of the main irradiation region of the LED 504 having relatively strong directivity is inclined with respect to the transparent plate 214a. It is inclined obliquely downward toward the transparent plate 214a side.

  Also, if a rod-like light emitter such as a fluorescent lamp is used as the light source of the lighting device 502, the substrate 503 in FIG. 4 is changed to a plate-like or concave reflecting member that wraps the light source, and direct light and What is necessary is just to set so that the centerline of the main irradiation area directed by the sum total of reflected light may strike the back surface on the transparent plate 214a side. As described above, when the irradiation aim of the illumination device 502 is set to the transparent plate 214a, even if a part of the leaked light illuminates the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c, there is almost no influence.

According to experiments, when the illumination direction of the illumination device 502 is directed to the peripheral surface side of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, specific portions of the curved reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are strongly reflected and difficult to see. On the other hand, when the center line L of the main irradiation area is inclined with respect to the transparent plate 214a as described above, the outer peripheral surface of the reel is illuminated through the transparent plate 214a, so that the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c. It was confirmed that a wide range became bright and easy to see. The reason is that the light emitted from the lighting device 502 hits the transparent plate 214a fitted in the transparent window 214 of the door-shaped front member 200 and is reflected and diffused over the whole or the transparent plate 21.
It is presumed that the wide range of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c appears bright when 4a is brightly illuminated, or a synergistic effect thereof.

  The structure of the upper illumination device 502 as described above can also be adopted in the lower illumination device 502, and of course, it can be adopted only in the lower illumination device 502 as shown in FIG. In FIG. 31, the upper illumination device 502 in FIG. 4 is arranged on the lower side, and the lower illumination device 502 is arranged on the upper side. Therefore, “upper” in the description of the illumination device 502 is “lower”. And read “below” as “upper”.

  When the LED is used as the light source of the lighting device 502 as in the embodiment, (a) since it is driven at a low voltage, the safety is higher than that of a conventional cold cathode tube driven at a high voltage of about 200V. ) Longer life than a cold cathode tube, (c) Stronger than a cold cathode tube that is a glass tube, (d) Multi-color emission is possible, so the range of production can be expanded, (e) Combined with an inverter Therefore, there is a merit that it is lighter than the cold-cathode tube used, and therefore the burden on the hinge fitting 420 that supports the image display body 500 is small.

[Wiring means]
For example, each of the insertion buttons 205 and 206 and the start lever 210 (hereinafter simply referred to as “generic names” in the operation unit 202 of the medal discharge device 110, the power supply device 112, and the door-shaped front member 200 attached to the outer main body 100. The main body 409, etc. in the case member 400 (sometimes simply referred to as “case member side electric component” as a generic term for the case member side electric component). Connected. In the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment, the model unit 50 (see FIGS. 44 and 45) including the front opening / closing member 90 and the case member 400 is detachable from the outer main body 100. At this time, rational wiring means is provided for easily connecting or disconnecting the main body side electrical component (housing side electrical component) and the case member side electrical component.

[Wiring means-Wiring relay member]
As described above, the wiring relay member 113 shown in FIG. 14 is attached to the upper part of the inner surface of the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100. 4 and 5, the wiring relay member 113 is located at a position corresponding to the wiring window 411 of the case member 400 and faces the empty space 417 of the case member 400 from the wiring window 411. Yes. The wiring relay member 113 relays the main body side wirings 119 connected to the main body side electric parts and the case side wirings 423 connected to the case member side electric parts, and is connected to the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100. A mounting plate 120 to be screwed, a cover body 121 covering the front surface of the mounting plate 120, and the cover body 121
And a plurality of (in the embodiment, two large and small) connector boards (hereinafter also referred to as “connector connection terminal boards”) 122 and 123 which are housed between the mounting plates 120.

  Of the two connector boards 122 and 123, the larger connector board 122 located on the left side in FIGS. 14 and 15 is fixedly attached to the mounting plate 120, and is connected to the main board 409. A connector 124 that is paired with the connector 425 at the tip of the harness 424 is provided.

  On the other hand, the smaller connector board 123 located on the right side in FIGS. 14 and 15 is attached in a non-fixed and free-movable state in the gap between the mounting plate 120 and the cover body 121. Accordingly, FIG. As shown in Fig. 4, the movable member can move in the vertical direction and can move in the horizontal direction. This small connector board 123 is provided with a connector 125 that makes a pair with the connector 427 at the tip of the harness 426 connected to the case member side electrical components other than the main board 409. The connector 125 and the connector 124 are board-fixed types that are fixed to a printed circuit board by fixing means such as soldering, and inexpensive DIN standards are used.

  Further, the cover body 121 covering the front surface of the mounting plate 120 includes two large and small openings 126 and 127 through which the connectors 124 and 125 pass, a support cylinder 128 protruding in a position side by side with the openings 126 and 127, and a lower half. And a tunnel-like wiring duct 129 projecting forward.

  The main body side wiring 119 connected to the wiring relay member 113 passes through the inside of the wiring duct 129 or is bundled with a hook-shaped wiring stopper 130 protruding from the lower front surface of the mounting plate 120 of the wiring relay member 113. 1 are distributed to the side plates 102 and 102 of the outer main body 100 as shown by a one-dot chain line L in FIG. 1, and the direction is changed substantially vertically near the corners of the side plates 102 and 102 and the back plate 104, many of which are The wiring board 109 is connected to the electrical component on the main body side through the wiring opening 109 provided in the back of the partition plate 105. Of course, when there is a main body side electrical component (for example, the external relay terminal plate 131 provided on the inner surface of the side plate 102 in FIG. 1) in the region above the partition plate 105, regardless of the wiring opening 109 of the partition plate 105. Connected as is.

From the wiring means described so far, the following technical idea can be grasped.
(A) The rear plate 405 of the case member 400 is self-exposed between a horizontal plane passing through the rotation center of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c of the symbol variation display device 300 and a horizontal plane passing through the highest height position of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c. The wiring window 411 is formed at a height at which the lower side is located.
(B) A wiring relay member 113 is installed on the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 to relay the main body side wirings 119 connected to the main body side electric parts and the case side wirings 423 connected to the case member side electric parts.
(C) A vertical wiring path through which wiring passes along the inner surfaces of the side plates 102 and 102 of the outer main body 100 is formed.
(D) The main body side wiring 119 connected to the wiring relay member 113 is guided to the side of the case member 400, and is connected to the main body side electrical component through the wiring path therefrom.

  In the gaming machine having the components (a) to (d) above, the main body side wirings 119 do not pass behind the reels 301a, 301b, 301c of the symbol variation display device 300, and the side plates 102, 102 of the outer main body 100 are connected. Since the wiring path provided along the corner (including the corner with the back plate 104 (see FIG. 10)) is bypassed, the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c can be brought close to the back plate 104 of the outer body 100. The diameter of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c is larger than that of the conventional configuration, that is, the conventional configuration in which the main body side wirings 119 pass through the back of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c almost down the center of the back plate 104. Can be bigger. The larger the diameter of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c, the greater the force at the time of rotation.

[Wiring means-connectors 425, 427]
As described above, the two connectors 124 and 125 provided on the wiring relay member 113 include the connector 425 at the tip of the harness 424 connected to the main board 409 of the case member 400 and the case member side other than the main board 409. The connectors 427 at the ends of the harnesses 426 connected to the electrical components are respectively connected.

  The two connectors 425 and 427 are integrally attached to one connector holder 428 as shown in FIG. The connector holder 428 includes a holder main body 429 to which the connectors 425 and 427 are screwed, a plate-like attachment piece 431 that has a through hole 430 at a substantially central portion and protrudes on both sides of the holder main body 429, and It consists of a well-known button-type panel fastener 432 (trade name “Nylatch”: registered trademark) mounted in the through hole 430 of the attachment piece 431, and as shown in FIGS. 5 and 8A, the wiring relay member 113 An attachment piece 431 is applied to the tip of the support cylinder 128, and a button-shaped panel fastener 432 of the attachment piece 431 is inserted into the support cylinder 128 and locked. Therefore, since the connector holder 428 is fixed to the support cylinder 128 serving as a fixing means, and further fixed to the wiring relay member 113, the connectors 425 and 427 and the connectors 124 and 125 cannot be disconnected.

[Wiring Relay Board-Connector 425, 427-Temporary Stop Shelf]
As described above, the connectors 425 and 427 are connected to the connectors 124 and 125 of the wiring relay member 113. 427 is temporarily fixed to a temporary fixing shelf 418 provided in the case member 400.

  The temporary fixing shelf 418 is a shelf-like member directed from the inside of the case member 400 toward the wiring window 411 as shown in FIGS. 5, 6, 12, and 13, and shown in FIG. In this way, a substantially horizontal bench portion 433 on which the connector holder 428 is placed, a bench side plate 434 erected at both ends of the bench portion 433, and three inward claw pieces 435, 435 protruding from each bench side plate 434. , 435. Between the central one of the inward claw pieces 435, 435, and 435 and the other two on the upper and lower sides, there is an interval at which the attachment piece 431 of the connector holder 428 can be fitted. One bench side plate 434 has a thin plate structure in which a finger hook portion 436 is extended at the tip, and is supported at one end by applying a force in the X direction indicated by an arrow in FIG. It can be bent outward like a leaf spring, and the attachment piece 431 of the connector holder 428 can be easily detached from the inward claw pieces 435, 435, 435 in the bent state. The imaginary line in FIG. 8A shows an example in which the tip of the finger hook portion 436 is bent into a key shape. By doing so, the connector holder 428 can be removed just like pressing the button as indicated by arrow Y. It can be done easily.

  6, the connector holder 428 is placed on the bench portion 433 of the temporary fixing shelf 418, and the attachment piece 431 of the connector holder 428 is attached to the inward claw pieces 435, 435 of the bench side plate 434. The connector holder 428 is temporarily fixed to the temporary fixing shelf 418 by being fitted between 435. Of course, even if it is temporarily fixed, the connector holder 428 is set to have a strength that does not come off the temporary fixing shelf 418 during transportation of the case member 400, and therefore, before the case member 400 is assembled into the outer body 100, The connectors 425 and 427 integrated with the connector holder 428 are temporarily fixed to a temporary fixing shelf 418 provided in the case member 400 and do not move. Therefore, during the operation of transporting the case member 400 or assembling the case member 400 into the outer main body 100, the connectors 425 and 427 at the tips of the harnesses 424 and 425 hit the parts in the case member 400, and of course, the parts There is no danger of damaging itself.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8B → FIG. 8A, in the wiring process after the case member 400 is fixed to the outer main body 100, one bench side plate 434 is bent outward as described above. When the connector holder 428 is removed from the temporary fixing shelf 418 and the connector holder 428 is moved to a position where the attachment piece 431 thereof contacts the support tube 128 of the wiring relay member 113, the connectors 425 and 427 are connected to the connector of the wiring relay member 113. 124 and 125 (details will be described later), the button-shaped panel fastener 432 of the attachment piece 431 is pushed in that state, and the attachment piece 431 is locked to the support cylinder 128. At this time, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIGS. 5 and 6, if the guide rail 440 for guide is provided on the bench portion 433, it is only necessary to push the connector holder 428 inward, so that workability is improved. improves.

  The connector holder 428 attached to the wiring relay member 113 as described above is stable with the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 as a supporting base and is not in contact with the case member because it is separated from the case member. Even if 100 and the model unit 50 move relatively, an unreasonable load is not applied.

  Here, in the slot machine 1 described above, the mounting of the model unit 50 to the outer main body 100 and the connection of the connectors are performed separately. A method is conceivable in which the connectors are directly attached, and the connectors are automatically coupled by an operation of pushing the model unit 50 into the outer main body 100. However, in this method, when the model unit 50 having a large mass vibrates inside the outer main body 100 during transportation or the like, a heavy burden is applied to the connector coupling portion, so there is a concern about reliability, and there is a problem that costs for the countermeasure are high. is there.

  The slot machine 1 has a configuration in which one door-type front member 200 is attached to the outer main body 100, and the model unit 50 is physically independent from the door-type front member 200. In contrast, a gaming machine in which the door-shaped front member is divided into two upper and lower stages and the upper door-shaped front member is a part on the model unit 50 side is also conceivable. However, in such a gaming machine, when a player who is excited during the game hits the upper door-shaped front member, a direct impact is applied to the connector coupling portion, so that the coupling of the connector may become unstable. There is a problem that requires a new security structure for the joint between the upper and lower door-shaped front members.

  On the other hand, the slot machine 1 of the present invention has a configuration in which one door-shaped front member 200 is attached to the outer main body 100, and the model unit 50 is physically independent from the door-shaped front member 200. After the connector holder 428 is connected to the wiring relay member 113, the connector holder 428 is coupled to a component (wiring relay member 113) fixed to the outer body 100 as shown in FIG. Because of the structure, there is no concern about reliability and durability even during transportation and games even when using low-cost general connectors that are used by soldering to a printed circuit board. In addition, only the model unit 50 is an object to be replaced when the model is changed, and the door-shaped front member 200 is not an object to be replaced.

[Combination of connectors 425 and 427 and connectors 124 and 125]
As described above, the connector 425 and the connector 427 are attached to one connector holder 428. By doing so, the connection of the two connectors 425 and 427 is completed by one operation of setting the connector holder 428 to a predetermined position of the wiring relay member 113. However, as a practical problem, in the structure in which the independent elements of the two connectors 425 and 427 and the connector holder 428 are gathered together and integrated, the problem of “accurate positioning” between the connectors 425 and 427 and the connectors 124 and 125 becomes a difficult problem. encounter. That is, if the positioning of the four elements of the two connectors 425 and 427 and the connectors 124 and 125 on the wiring relay member 113 side is not accurate, the connectors 425 and 124 and the connectors 427 and 125 cannot be coupled together. This is because it is difficult to achieve such positioning accuracy at the cost of mass-produced products. As one means for solving such a problem, a method of using a so-called drawer connector having a mechanism for enhancing flexibility at the time of connection without soldering to a printed circuit board can be considered, but the drawer connector itself is expensive. Therefore, the cost burden is still large.

  On the other hand, in the wiring means of the embodiment, the connector boards 122 and 123 of the wiring relay member 113 as the board support member are divided and the connectors 124 and 125 are respectively attached, and at least one of the connector boards 122 and 123 is wired. A direction that is non-fixedly placed in the gap between the mounting plate 120 of the relay member 113 and the cover body 121 and is orthogonal to the connecting direction of the connector 427 and the connector 125 (here, “orthogonal” is not strictly 90 degrees). , Meaning that it is about 90 degrees on social belief)). In such a configuration, when the connection aim of the connector holder 428 is set to the connector 425 and the connector 124, even if there is a slight deviation in the relative position of the other connector 427 and the connector 125, the connector board 123 moves and the deviation is corrected. Since it moves to correct, connector 427 and connector 125 can also be coupled. Thus, a board-fixed and inexpensive DIN standard connector can be sufficiently used.

[Structural features of slot machine 1]
From the explanation so far, the following technical idea can be grasped.
(1) “In a gaming machine having two or more wiring connectors and two or more wiring connectors that are paired with each connector, one connector group is fixed to one connector holder and paired with these connectors. The connector board is mounted on the connector board, the connector board is further divided for each connector, one of them is fixed to the board support member, and the other connector board is connected to the board support member in the connector coupling direction. A gaming machine characterized by being mounted so as to be movable in an orthogonal direction. "
(2) “A plurality of symbols are attached to an outer body having a box shape in which the front surface is open and the back surface is covered with a back plate, and includes a power supply device and other body-side electrical components; and a case member that is detachable from the outer body. In order to relay a model unit provided with a variable symbol display device and other case member side electric parts, main body side wirings connected to the main body side electric parts, and case side wirings connected to the case member side electric parts A wiring relay member attached to the back plate of the outer main body; two or more connectors attached to the tip of the case side wiring; a connector holder that collectively supports the two or more connectors as a connector group; and the connector A fixing means for fixing the holder to the wiring relay member and a board that is paired with each connector of the two or more connector groups and is fixed to the printed board A connector connection terminal board, which is attached to a wiring relay member attached to the back plate and to which the connector of the other connector group is fixed. The connector terminal board is divided for each connector and one of them is fixed to the wiring relay member, and the other connector connecting terminal board is attached to the wiring relay member so as to be movable in a direction perpendicular to the connector coupling direction. A gaming machine characterized by doing so.
(3) In a gaming machine having “two or more wiring connectors and two or more wiring connectors paired with each connector, one connector group is fixed to the board support member via the connector board. In addition, another connector group that is paired with these is attached to one connector holder, and one connector in the connector group is fixed to the connector holder, and the other connector is connected to the connector holder in the direction of connector connection. A gaming machine characterized by being mounted so as to be movable in an orthogonal direction. "
(4) “A plurality of symbols are provided on an outer body having a box shape in which the front surface is open and the back surface is covered with a back plate and provided with a power supply device and other body-side electrical components; and a case member detachable from the outer body. In order to relay a model unit provided with a variable symbol display device and other case member side electric parts, main body side wirings connected to the main body side electric parts, and case side wirings connected to the case member side electric parts A wiring relay member attached to the back plate of the outer main body; two or more connectors attached to the tip of the case side wiring; a connector holder that collectively supports the two or more connectors as a connector group; and the connector A fixing means for fixing the holder to the wiring relay member and a board that is paired with each connector of the two or more connector groups and is fixed to the printed board And a connector connection terminal board that is attached to a wiring relay member attached to the back plate and to which a connector of the other connector group is fixed, and the connector holder. On the other hand, a gaming machine characterized in that one connector in the connector group is fixed and the other connector is attached to the connector holder so as to be movable in a direction perpendicular to the connector coupling direction.

  The above gaming machines are designed so that the connector holder is operated by aiming at the connector of the fixed connector connection terminal board, even if there is a slight deviation due to manufacturing error etc. in the relative position between other connectors, Since the non-fixed connector connection terminal board moves together with the connector and moves to correct the deviation and absorbs the error, it is possible to connect the connectors which are not the joint aim. Accordingly, it is possible to collectively connect a plurality of systems of connectors using one connector holder. In addition, the connector used is a general-purpose and inexpensive, for example, DIN standard soldered to a printed circuit board, and the cost is low.

  In addition, the connector holder is securely fixed to the back plate of the outer main body through the wiring relay member, and by extension, the wiring relay member, by fixing means such as Nylatch (registered trademark). On the other hand, the connector holder and the model unit are only connected via a flexible harness. Even if the model unit moves, the movement is not transmitted to the connector holder because the flexible harness absorbs the movement. . For this reason, even if a relative movement occurs between the outer body and the model unit due to vibration during transportation, the connector holder moves only with the outer body and is not affected by the model unit. No load is applied to the part. Therefore, the reliability of connector connection is very high.

  As in the embodiment, the configuration in which the small connector board 123 corresponding to the small connector 125 is movable and the large connector 425 and the connector 124 are used as a reference for coupling is compared to the opposite configuration. , 427, 125 can be easily combined. This is because the smaller connector board 123 can be handled with a lighter force, so that it is easy to automatically correct the deviation. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the connectors 425 and 124 are coupled before the other connectors 427 and 125, so that the connectors for coupling aiming can be easily matched.

  Further, as shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 9, the chamfered portion C (the chamfered portion C is formed at the peripheral corner portion of the convex tip of the convex connectors 425 and 427 and / or the peripheral corner portion of the insertion port of the concave connectors 124 and 125. If a straight chamfering or a curved chamfering is possible), the guiding action along the taper of the chamfered portion C makes the connectors more connectable.

  In addition to the configuration in which the connector boards 122 and 123 of the wiring relay member 113 are movable as in the embodiment, it is also possible to allow any one of the connectors 425 and 427 on the connector holder 428 side to be movable. In this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained. A specific example of the connector holder 428 is shown in FIG. In this example, a receiving cylinder 429a with a female thread is provided on the holder main body 429 of the connector holder 428, while ear pieces 427b having free holes 427a on both sides of the connector 427 are formed, and the receiving cylinder 429a of the connector holder 428 is formed. A loose hole 427b of the connector 427 is loosely fitted, and a screw 427c with a washer is used to prevent the ear piece 427b from coming off. By doing so, the connector 427 can freely move with respect to the connector holder 428 within the range of the difference in diameter between the free hole 427a and the receiving tube 429a. In this case, the connector boards 122 and 123 may be fixed to the mounting plate 120 integrally. In the embodiment, two connectors are handled as one connector group, but the number of connectors in one connector group may be two or more.

  Further, in the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 12, the back of the rear plate 405 of the case member 400 is recessed toward the lower swash plate 310 of the device case 302 of the symbol variation display device 300. A cable groove 437 is formed, and wiring ports 438 and 438 penetrating the side plate 404 (or the rear plate 405) of the case member 400 are opened near both ends of the cable groove 437. The wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 are for connecting the symbol variation display device 300 and the main board 409 and the like. In FIG. The cable 313 (see FIG. 12) of the reel substrate 312 provided on the non-hinge side surface of the door-shaped front member 200 is pulled out of the case member 400 from one wiring port 438, and the cable 313 is as shown in FIG. The cable is inserted into the cable groove 437, and the tip of the cable 313 is returned from the other wiring port 438 into the case member 400 to be connected to the main board 409 or the like. The cable groove 437 is provided with cable stoppers 439 at predetermined intervals so that the cable 313 does not fall off from the cable groove 437.

  Thus, the main board 409 and the reel board 312 are both case member-side electrical components in the case member 400, and it is not necessary to pull out the cable 313 outside the case member 400. The reason why the case member 400 is intentionally provided with the wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 to bypass the cable 313 to the outside is as follows.

  The installation location of the reel substrate 312 is a non-hinge side of the door-shaped front member 200 among the side surfaces of the symbol variation display device 300 (device case 302) in consideration of the workability of wiring for inserting and removing connectors in a limited space. The side corresponding to is preferable. On the contrary, if the reel substrate 312 is provided on the side surface of the device case 302 corresponding to the hinge side of the door-shaped front member 200, the door-shaped front member 200 (see FIG. 1) that is fully opened and the reel substrate 312 are close to each other. This is because a large working space required for inserting and removing the connector cannot be secured because of facing each other.

  However, on the other hand, the connection part of the boards (main board 409, effect control board 510, image display body 500, etc.) to be connected to the reel board 312 is on the side corresponding to the hinge side of the door-shaped front member 200 of the case member 400. Then, the cable 313 looks like it crosses the inside of the case member 400. Then, the cable 313 may be caught when the device case 302 is attached to the case member 400, or the cable 313 may be caught when the device case 302 is pulled out.

  On the other hand, if the case member 400 is provided with the wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 to bypass the cable 313 to the outside as in the embodiment, the trouble of the cable 313 as described above does not occur. In addition, the wiring work is better when the device case 302 is slightly pulled out from a predetermined position, and accordingly, the length of the cable 313 from the wiring port 438 to the reel board 312 is also the wiring cost. There is room to say. Accordingly, the cable 313 is slackened with the apparatus case 302 set at a predetermined position, and the cable 313 is slackened depending on the amount of pull-out. When the slack of the cable 313 is large, the cable 313 is formed in a triangular space formed between the lower swash plate 310 of the apparatus case 302 and the corner portion at the back of the case member 400, which is located side by side with the wiring port 438. The loose part of can be escaped.

  Further, when the cable groove 437 is inflated toward the lower swash plate 310 of the device case 302 as in the embodiment, it is between the back of the case member 400 and the lower swash plate 310 of the device case 302. Useful for effective use of dead space. Note that wiring using the wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 is not limited to the cable 313 of the reel substrate 312, and can be applied to all cables crossing the inside of the case member 400.

  In addition, in FIG. 11, the code | symbol 441 is a function separation relay terminal board.

  The slot machine 1 configured as described above is shipped from the factory in a finished product state in which the case member 400 is mounted on the outer main body 100 and necessary wiring is completed. Then, the finished product is attached to the game machine installation island of the game hall. At this time, as shown in the imaginary line in FIG. When stopping with the fixing member 601, the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 are opened, and the fixing member 601 is inserted into the through hole 132 of the outer main body 100 from the inside of the case member 400 through the skylight 443, The fixing member 601 is tightened over the skylight 443 with a tool 602 such as a screwdriver, and the top plate 103 of the outer main body 100 and the upper rail 600 of the gaming machine installation island are fixedly connected. In addition, since the through-hole 132 is provided with two or more, it can be arbitrarily selected and used as needed. For example, even if the position and size of the upper beam 600 vary, the through hole 132 corresponding to the upper beam 600 can be selected. Further, when the entire gaming machine is replaced, if the through-hole 132 to be used is changed, it is possible to prevent the adverse effect that the hole of the fixing member 601 is opened at the same position of the upper rail 600 (so-called fool hole formation).

  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 25, a gap S is formed between the outer main body 100 and the case member 400, and heat generated from the image display body 500 or the like is used to cool the image display body 500 (not shown). Then, it passes from the skylight portion 443 of the case member 400 through the gap S to the vent hole 133 of the back plate 104, and from there to the inside of the gaming machine installation island. At this time, there is a wiring relay member 113 between the back plate 104 and the case member 400, which acts like a barrier and closes the gap S over a wide range. It is positively discharged to the outside from the vent hole 133 of the back plate 104 located above. Therefore, the heat dissipation effect is high.

[Design of each reel, design row]
As shown in FIG. 46, each reel 301a, 301b, 301c has a symbol row (arrangement) in which a plurality of types (one of a total of seven types in this drawing) are arranged at regular intervals. A reel band (symbol band) on which a total of 21 symbols (numbers 1 to 21) are written is attached. FIG. 46 shows a state in which the symbol rows written on the reel bands 321a, 321b, and 321c attached to the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are developed in a plane. In addition, in order to identify the symbol arrange | positioned in a symbol row | line | column, the said sequence number is described for convenience.

  Each of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c has a predetermined number (for example, three) of consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged in each symbol row, and the opening 401 (also referred to as symbol display window, hereinafter symbol). It arrange | positions so that it can visually recognize via the display window 401 (refer FIG. 47 demonstrated next).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 46, the type of symbol is “a symbol“ 7 ”is painted almost red, and a character imitating a human wearing glasses on the right is drawn. "Red 7 symbol (reel band 321a array number 20 etc.)", "Numeral" 7 "is almost painted in blue, and the character imitating a dog is drawn on the right, blue in the following There are 7 symbols (reel band 321b arrangement number 8 etc.) that are relatively conspicuous (the size is larger and easier to see than other symbols). Similarly, there are other symbols that are conspicuous, such as “BAR symbols (designed in black as a whole and written as CHOCO in Roman letters, the arrangement number 14 of the symbol band 321a, etc.)”.

  In addition, “a design imitating a watermelon, hereinafter referred to as a watermelon symbol (arrangement number 9 of the reel band 321a, etc.)”, “a symbol imitating a lamp (a bowl-shaped container with an inlet), hereinafter a lamp There are "design (reel band 321b array number 2 etc.)", "cherry-like pattern, hereinafter cherry pattern (reel band 321a array number 5 etc.)", and "ellipse" There are a total of seven types of symbols, such as “RPM” in Roman letters, hereinafter referred to as a replay symbol (sequence number 3 of the symbol band 321c, etc.).

[Frame member]
FIG. 47 shows an enlarged view of the symbol display window 401 portion. From the symbol display window 401, three consecutive symbols among the symbols in the symbol row of each reel 301a, 301b, 301c are visible. At this time, for example, three symbols displayed on one reel 301a are “upper (or upper position)” (for example, a position where “replay symbol” is displayed on the reel 301a), “middle”. (Or middle position) (for example, the position where “red 7 symbol” is displayed on the reel 301a), “lower (or lower position)” (for example, the position where “ramp symbol” is displayed on the reel 301a) It is said that it is a design of each.

  From the above, it is possible to display “number of stages × number of reels” symbols in the symbol display window 401. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, a maximum of nine symbols can be displayed in the symbol display window 401 by “the number of stages (3) × the number of reels (3)”.

  Various lamps are provided on the left side of the frame member 501 (also referred to as a display panel, which will be unified as the display panel 501 below) on the left side when viewed from the symbol display window 401. Among them, “BET1”, “BET2 ”And“ BET 3 ”are BET lamps (bet lamps) 602. The numbers of the BET lamps (numbers 1, 2 and 3 of“ BET 1 ”,“ BET 2 ”and“ BET 3 ”above) are as follows. Each corresponds to the number of bets (multiplier, the number according to the number of medals multiplied), that is, “1” is 1 bet (the number of medals multiplied is 1), and “2” is This means that 2 bets (the number of medals multiplied is 2) and “3” corresponds to 3 bets (also called a MAX bet, the number of medals multiplied is 3). 1 is the minimum quantity It comes to.

  An effective arrangement (straight line type) is determined according to the number of bets. This “effective arrangement” is also called an effective line. The following is unified with the active line. A combination mode of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination to be described later is determined to be a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination only after being displayed side by side on one active line. That is, even if each symbol constituting the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is individually displayed in the symbol display window 401, if the combination of the symbols is not arranged on one active line, the predetermined winning combination is performed. It is not determined that the symbol combination mode corresponding to the combination is displayed.

  Here, the relationship between the number of effective lines and the number of effective lines corresponding to the number of bets will be specifically exemplified. For example, an effective line corresponding to one bet is an effective line 622b (middle stage line 622b) arranged in a "middle stage-middle stage-middle stage" connecting the middle positions of the reels. One effective line of the middle stage line is referred to as “1 BET line”. Therefore, in the case of 1 bet, there is one active line in total.

  The effective line newly added in 2 bets is an effective line 622a (upper line 622a) arranged in an "upper stage-upper stage-upper stage" connecting upper positions of the reels. The two effective lines of the upper line and the middle line are collectively referred to as “2 BET line”. Therefore, in the case of 2 bets, there are a total of 2 active lines.

  Newly added effective lines in the 3-bet are “Lower stage-Lower stage-Lower stage” active lines 623c (lower stage line 623c) connecting the lower positions of the reels, the upper stage position of the left reel, and the middle stage position of the middle reel. In addition, an effective line 623a (lower right line 623a) arranged in a lower right direction connecting the lower stage positions of the right reel and “upper stage—middle stage—lower stage”; The three effective lines are the effective line 623b (upward right line 623b) arranged in the right-up direction, which is “lower stage-middle stage-upper stage” connecting the positions. A product obtained by adding the above-described 2BET line to these is referred to as a “3BET line”. Therefore, in the case of 3 bets, there are a total of 5 active lines.

  In the slot machine 1 of the best mode for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “this embodiment”), in principle, a game is played with 3 bets, and a game is performed with 1 bet only during a bonus game described later. And In other words, except for the bonus game, the game can be started when 3 bets (MAX bets) are established, and a combination of symbols is determined using a total of five active lines. In the bonus game, the game can be started when one bet is established, and the combination of symbols is determined using a total of one active line. Note that the effective lines are not limited to the linear arrangement as described above. Furthermore, it is not restricted to the aspect which increases the corresponding effective line whenever the number of bets increases as mentioned above.

  In addition, the display panel 501 is provided with lamps and LEDs that can be lit (or blinked) in accordance with the gaming state of the slot machine 1. From the top of the figure, these lamps are an error lamp 604 on which characters “ERR” are drawn, a replay lamp 606 on which characters “REP” are drawn, located immediately below the BET lamp 602, and “STR”. A start lamp 608 with the letters “INS”, a medal IN lamp 610 with the letters “INS”, and a payout number display LED 612 having two side-by-side 7-segment LEDs. In addition to these, a bonus notification lamp for notifying the winning of a bonus game, which will be described later, a 7-segment LED for displaying the cumulative payout number of medals in a bonus game, etc., and counting the bonus game are provided separately. Also good.

  The error lamp 604 starts to light (or flashes) when any trouble or failure occurs during the game of the slot machine 1, and indicates that a trouble or the like is currently occurring. Have a role to inform.

  The replay lamp 606 has a role of notifying the player that a game can be replayed (a game can be played again without a new medal) when the game result is a replay (described later).

  The start lamp 608 starts to light (or blink) when the number of bets reaches a MAX bet (1 bet during the bonus game), and has a role of prompting the player to operate the start lever 210 (start operation).

  The medal IN lamp 610 has a role of prompting the player to place a bet by continuing to be lit (or flashing) until the bet number becomes MAX bet (1 bet during the bonus game).

  The payout number display LED 612 has a role of notifying the player of the number of payouts by displaying the number of payouts (the number of medals to be paid out) when there is a game ball payout associated with the game result.

[Internal configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 48 schematically shows configurations of various mechanism elements, electronic devices, operation members, and the like that are installed in the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 has a main board 409 for comprehensively controlling the progress of the game. On the main board 409, a CPU 1110, a ROM 1112, a RAM 1114, an input / output interface 1116, and the like are mounted.

  The above-described single-load buttons 205 and 206, start lever 210, reel stop buttons 211a, 211b and 211c, storage release switch 209, etc. are all connected to the main board 409, and these operation buttons use sensors not shown. Thus, an operation by the player can be detected, and the detected operation signal can be output to the main board 409. Specifically, when the start lever 210 is operated, an operation signal for starting the above-described symbol variation display device 300 (starting the rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c) is output to the main board 409, and the reel stop button 211a. , 211b, 211c are operated, operation signals for stopping the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are output to the main board 409, respectively.

  Hereinafter, the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are referred to as a left reel 301a, a middle reel 301b, and a right reel 301c, respectively, as necessary. The corresponding reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are referred to as a left reel stop button 211a, a middle reel stop button 211b, and a right reel stop button 211c.

  The slot machine 1 accommodates other devices together with the main substrate 409, and various signals are input from these devices to the main substrate 409. In addition to the symbol variation display device 300, the devices include a medal discharge device 110 and the like.

  The symbol variation display device 300 includes reel drive motors 341a, 341b, and 341c for rotating the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c (left reel drive motor 341a, middle reel drive motor 341b, and right reel drive motor 341c). This reel drive motor is composed of a stepping motor, and each of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c can be rotated and stopped independently. During the rotation, a plurality of types of symbols are continuously displayed from top to bottom in the symbol display window 401. Is displayed while changing.

  The reels 301a, 301b, and 301c have position sensors 331a, 331b, and 331c for detecting reference positions related to the rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c. (Left reel position sensor 331a, middle reel position sensor 331b, right reel position sensor 331c). By inputting detection signals (index signals) from these position sensors to the main board 409, the main board 409 can obtain stop position information of each reel.

  In the medal selector 207, the solenoid 207a and the insertion sensor 207b described above are installed. The insertion sensor 207 b detects medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 203 and outputs a medal detection signal to the main board 409. When the solenoid 207a is OFF, the inserted medal is detected by the insertion sensor 207b. On the contrary, when the solenoid 207a is in the ON state, the passage reaching the insertion sensor 207b in the medal selector 207 is locked out so that the medal insertion is not accepted, and even if the player inserts a medal, the medal selector 207 The medal flowing through the return basket 213 passes through the medal tray 201. At the same time, the function of the insertion sensor 207a is invalidated, so that neither betting by medal insertion nor medal storage is performed.

  The medal releasing device 110 has a payout sensor 110e for detecting the payout medals one by one in the discharge port 110c, and a payout medal signal for each medal is input to the main board 409 from the payout sensor 110e. Has been. The auxiliary storage box 111 for game medals is provided with a medal full sensor 111a. When the number of stored medals exceeds a predetermined number, a detection signal indicating that the number of medals exceeds the predetermined number is sent to the main board. Output to 409. At this time, the image display 500, the error lamp 604, etc. display an error display notifying the abnormality of the medal accumulation, so that the player, the hall employee, etc. are notified that the abnormality has occurred.

  On the other hand, a control signal is output from the main board 409 to the symbol variation display device 300 and the medal discharge device 110. That is, a drive pulse signal for controlling the start and stop of each of the reel drive motors 341a, 341b, and 341c described above is output from the main board 409. The medal releasing device 110 receives a drive signal from the main board 409 according to the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line, and the medal releasing device 110 performs a medal payout operation. At this time, if the number of medals necessary for payout is insufficient or there are no medals in the medal releasing device 110, the number detection by the payout sensor 110e is delayed. When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses, the payout sensor 110e outputs a payout medal abnormality signal to the main board 409, and in response, the main board 409 informs that an abnormality has occurred in the medal payout. Is displayed on the error lamp 604, the image display body 500 or the like to notify the player or hall employee that an abnormality has occurred.

  The slot machine 1 includes an effect control board 510 in addition to the main board 409. The effect control board 510 includes a CPU 1118, a ROM 1120, a RAM 1122, an input / output interface 1130, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 1124, and an AMP (audio amplifier). 1126, a sound source IC 1128, and the like are mounted. The effect control board 510 receives various command signals from the main board 409, and controls the display of the image display body 500, the light emission (or lighting, blinking, extinguishing, etc.) of the lighting device 502 and the operation of the speaker 512.

  Further, when the external relay terminal board 131 is provided on the main board 409, the slot machine 1 is connected to the hall computer 1200 of the game hall via the external relay terminal board 131. The external relay terminal board 131 plays a role of relaying various signals (inserted medal signal, payout medal signal, game status, etc.) transmitted from the main board 409 to the hall computer 1200.

  In addition, the power supply device 112 includes a setting key switch 112a, a reset switch 112b, a power switch 112c, and the like. None of these switches are exposed to the outside of the slot machine 1 and can be operated only when the door-shaped front member 200 is opened. Among them, the power switch 112c is for turning on / off the power supply to the slot machine 1, and the setting key switch 112a is for changing the setting (for example, settings 1 to 6) of the slot machine 1. . The reset switch 112b is for releasing an error that has occurred in the slot machine 1, and is also operated when changing the setting together with the setting key switch 112a.

  The above is an example of the internal configuration of the slot machine 1. In a game by the slot machine 1, when the player operates the start lever 210 in a state where the number of medals is determined, the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c rotate, and thereafter, the player rotates the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c. Is operated, the corresponding reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are controlled to stop. When all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped, the game result is judged from the combination of symbols on the active line, and necessary. Accordingly, a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is awarded.

[Combination of winning roles and symbols]
Here, the winning combination (including what is called a winning combination) of the slot machine 1 and the combination of the corresponding symbols will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 49 and 50. FIG. FIG. 49 shows a combination mode of symbols corresponding to each winning combination of the slot machine 1 and its privilege (game privilege, hereinafter referred to as game privilege). FIG. 50 is a payout table for the player (simple description of the gaming benefits of each winning combination, shown on the display panel 501, etc.).

  As described above, the reels 321a, 321b, and 321c are attached to the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, respectively. The order of symbols, the types of symbols, etc. are different for each reel band. For example, a combination of symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations may be displayed in the symbol display window 401 in duplicate. There is nothing. In addition, as long as the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is not displayed in the symbol display window 401, the order of symbols and the types of symbols of several reel bands may be the same.

  Then, whether or not a symbol combination mode corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is displayed based on display contents (a symbol combination mode) displayed in the symbol display window 401 when all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped. Is judged. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a symbol combination mode corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is displayed on any one of the above-mentioned active lines in the symbol display window 401.

  In the following, a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination (this is referred to as a predetermined winning symbol) when the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is displayed on any one of the active lines. It is said that there is a line up, or that the predetermined winning symbols are ready.

  It has already been mentioned that there are “red 7 symbol”, “blue 7 symbol”, “BAR symbol”, “watermelon symbol”, “lamp symbol”, “cherry symbol” and “replay symbol” in the slot machine 1 symbol. As described above, among these, the “red 7 symbol”, “blue 7 symbol”, and “BAR symbol” are more conspicuous and easier to identify than the other symbols. Here, the ease of identification refers to the level at which the player can easily identify the symbol including the reel being rotated and the reel being stopped. These symbols are easy for a player to make a target symbol because of the color and the size of the symbol even while the reel is rotating.

  These symbols are merely symbolic symbols (one symbol does not correspond to the winning combination), but they become a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination by becoming a predetermined combination. . Specifically, a combination pattern of predetermined symbols corresponding to each winning combination shown in FIG. 49 will be described.

[Big Bonus, Regular Bonus]
In FIG. 49, the winning combination indicated as BB is a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB, which corresponds to the accessory continuous operation device related to the first type special accessory). For this BB, “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” or “blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol” is previously determined as a combination mode of corresponding symbols (BB symbols). In other words, a combination of symbols consisting of all “red 7 symbols” (referred to as a combination of red BB symbols) or a combination of symbols consisting entirely of “blue 7 symbols” (this is referred to as a combination of blue BB symbols) on one effective line. When it is aligned, it means that the BB symbols are aligned. In the following, in particular, when referring to the BB symbol, both the red BB symbol and the blue BB symbol are included.

  When the BB symbols are aligned, a gaming bonus called a big bonus game (hereinafter referred to as a BB game) is awarded. In this BB game, a plurality of games where medals can be easily acquired are concentrated. This is continuously executed until a prescribed number of medals (for example, 350) are paid out. When the paid-out medals reach the prescribed number (or may exceed the prescribed number), the BB game ends.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, medals are not awarded when the BB symbols are aligned (the game with the BB symbols aligned). That is, having all the BB symbols has a role as an opportunity to shift to the BB game. Also, since only one red BB symbol and one blue BB symbol are arranged on each reel 301a, 301b, 301c (see FIG. 46), each BB symbol is accurately aimed in the symbol display window 401. Unless the stop operation (operation of pressing the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c) is performed, the BB symbols cannot be aligned. This will be described in detail in the reel stop process described later.

  In this way, the stop operation aiming at the target symbol (in this example, BB symbol) is called “pressing”. This “line of sight” is a skill (or technology, an operation that the player needs to perform intentionally) in the spinning-type gaming machine represented by the slot machine 1, and a difference between the players greatly occurs depending on the skill level. Technology).

  Therefore, if the player's skill to “push” is high (mainly a player who is skilled in a game, a player who is highly skilled in a game, etc.), a position aimed at a target symbol (for example, in the symbol display window 401) ) Can be displayed (stopped) easily. On the other hand, if the player's skill to “push” is low (mainly a player who is immature in the game, a player with a low level of game skill, etc.), the position aimed at the target symbol (for example, in the symbol display window 401) ) Is difficult to display (stop) easily (can be said to be difficult).

  The winning combination indicated as RB is a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB, which corresponds to a first-class special combination). The combination mode of the symbols in which the RB symbols are aligned is “blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-BAR symbol”.

  When the RB symbols are gathered, a game bonus, which is a regular bonus game (hereinafter referred to as RB game), in which a plurality of games that are easy to acquire medals according to the BB game is concentrated, is given. This is continuously executed until a prescribed number of medals (for example, 120) are paid out. When the paid-out medals reach the prescribed number (or may exceed the prescribed number), the RB game ends. It should be noted that the RB game may be terminated when the specified number of games is continued (for example, eight times) and reached, or the specified number of games is reached. The RB game may be terminated when any one of the conditions is reached.

  Even when RB symbols are arranged, medals are not given in the game, and only a role as an opportunity to shift to the RB game is provided. Also, each symbol (blue 7 symbol and BAR symbol) constituting the RB symbol is arranged only one on each reel 301a, 301b, 301c, as in the case of the BB symbol (see FIG. 46). It becomes a design that needs to be pressed.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, the player can have an opportunity to concentrate and acquire medals through the two types of bonus games, the BB game and the RB game. That is, BB and RB can be said to be the most advantageous winning combination for a player who can acquire a large number of medals in a short time. In these bonus games, a difference (BB> RB) is given to the number of medals that can be acquired, and it is easy for a player to expect a bonus game with a larger number of acquired medals.

  Hereinafter, BB and RB may be collectively referred to as a bonus combination, and BB symbol and RB symbol may be collectively referred to as a bonus symbol. In addition, BB is hereinafter referred to as red BB and blue BB as necessary.

[Replay]
In FIG. 49, for the winning combination indicated as replay, “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” and “blue 7 symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” are determined in advance as corresponding symbol combinations. Yes. That is, when any of these symbol combinations are aligned on one effective line, the replay symbols are aligned.

  When the replay symbols are ready, a game privilege called a replay game is given. In this replay game, it means that a game to be executed as the next game can be executed as a replay without newly inserting medals or performing a betting operation. In this case, the number of effective lines is the same as the number of effective lines of the game with replay symbols.

  In addition, when the replay symbols are arranged, no medal is given, and it has a role as an opportunity to shift to the replay game. A feature of this replay game is that it is not necessary to consume a new medal (add a new medal) in the next game instead of not paying out a medal. In addition, since replay is a winning combination that does not involve paying out medals, it can be said that, for example, by increasing the probability of winning, even if the winning frequency increases, there is very little disadvantage to the hole. Therefore, the slot machine 1 has a probability of winning about once in seven times (details will be described later). As a result, the amount of medals consumed by the player (the number of medals consumed per fixed time) can be kept within a certain range to some extent. That is, the replay can have a role of suppressing excessive consumption of medals when the player progresses the game.

  Further, the replay symbols are arranged evenly on each of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c (for example, from one to a maximum of four other symbols arranged between the replay symbols), the reels Irrespective of the stop order, it is possible to eliminate the need to press the replay symbols. Regarding the reel 301a, the “blue 7 symbol” is also regarded as a replay symbol, and the number of symbols arranged between the replay symbols is at most four. The relationship between the arrangement of symbols and the necessity of pressing will be described in the reel stop process described later.

[watermelon]
In FIG. 49, “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is determined in advance as a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the winning combination indicated as watermelon. In other words, when a combination of all “watermelon symbols” is aligned on one effective line, the watermelon symbol is aligned.

  When the watermelon symbols are ready, a prescribed number (for example, 5) of medals is paid out. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. That is, when the watermelon symbols are aligned, a gaming privilege of paying out 5 medals is given.

  Furthermore, when the watermelon symbols are arranged on the active line in the normal game, after the game privilege of paying out 5 medals is given, the game privilege of the LRT game (long replay time game) is given from the next game. Further granted. In this LRT game, a state advantageous to the player continues for a predetermined number of times (specifically, it becomes easier to win a replay for a certain period than a normal game). In other words, when the watermelon symbols are aligned, in addition to being able to win a predetermined amount of medals, there is a possibility that an additional privilege will be given that the game can be continued without reducing medals by making it easier to win replays. There will be. Details of the LRT game will be described later.

  Therefore, a watermelon cannot acquire a large number of medals in a short period of time unlike BB and RB, but it can gradually increase medals over a long period of time if a predetermined amount of medals are paid out and an LRT game is given. It can be said that this is a very advantageous winning role. However, if the frequency of winning the watermelon increases, the player can increase the medals simply by proceeding with the game (the medals will increase without winning the BB or RB). The game performance of the gaming machine (rotating-type gaming machine) is impaired. It is also feared that it will be easy for players to win excessive medals and the profit balance with the hole will be lost. For these reasons, the watermelon has a role of suppressing the player's consumption of a large amount of medals during the progress of the game, so the winning probability is lower than that of replay. To do.

  In the slot machine 1, the watermelon symbols are uniformly arranged at relatively wide intervals on the left reel 301a (for example, up to six other symbols arranged between the watermelon symbols and the watermelon symbols), The middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c are evenly arranged at relatively narrow intervals (for example, up to four other symbols arranged between a watermelon symbol and a watermelon symbol) (see FIG. 46). Thereby, if it is the reel stop order which stops the left reel 301a first, the pushing for aligning a watermelon symbol can be made unnecessary. And if the player wins the watermelon very much, if so-called forward push is performed, the watermelon symbols can be surely aligned without needing to push, and the profit of the LRT game can be obtained together with the predetermined amount (5) of medals. Can be enjoyed. Note that the relationship between the arrangement of symbols and the necessity of pressing will also be described in the reel stop process described later.

[lamp]
In FIG. 49, “Lamp design-Ramp design-Ramp design” is determined in advance as a combination mode of the corresponding design for the winning combination shown as a lamp. In other words, when the combination of symbols that are all “ramp symbols” are aligned on one effective line, the lamp symbols are aligned.

  When the lamp symbols are ready, a predetermined number (for example, 12) of medals are paid out. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. That is, when the lamp symbols are aligned, a gaming privilege of paying out 12 medals is given.

  In the following, in order to avoid confusion with a lamp as a device (light emitting means such as lighting), a lamp as a winning combination is referred to as a “lamp”.

  Therefore, the lamp (combination) is not an LRT game given like a watermelon, but is an advantageous winning combination in which more medals are paid out than a watermelon. However, as with the watermelon, this lamp (role) also increases the number of medals simply by proceeding with the game when the winning frequency is high, so the probability of winning is kept lower compared to replay. Shall. On the other hand, since the lamp (role) has a function of suppressing the player's consumption of medals, the winning probability is higher than that of the watermelon.

  In the slot machine 1, as with the watermelon design described above, the left reel 301a is arranged evenly at relatively wide intervals (for example, other symbols arranged between the lamp design and the lamp design are also included in the slot machine 1). The middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c are arranged evenly at relatively narrow intervals (for example, up to four other symbols arranged between the ramp symbol and the ramp symbol). (See FIG. 46). As a result, if the reel stop order is to stop the left reel 301a first, it is possible to eliminate the need to press the ramps to align the lamp symbols. If the player is extremely successful in winning the ramp, the so-called forward push can be used to ensure that the ramp symbols are aligned without the need for an eye-opening and to receive a predetermined amount (12) of medals. it can.

[Cherry]
In FIG. 49, a corresponding symbol (cherry symbol) is determined in advance for the winning combination indicated as cherry. For this cherry symbol, if there is one cherry symbol (in this example, only the left reel 301a), such as “cherry symbol-ANY-ANY”, it is considered that the cherry symbols are aligned. Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used. When the cherry symbols are arranged, a predetermined number (for example, one) of medals is paid out in the game. That is, when the cherry symbols are arranged, a gaming privilege of paying out one medal is given.

  Therefore, it is not determined that the cherry symbols are arranged according to the combination of symbols in a state where all the reels are stopped, but only for at least one reel, the symbols displayed on the active line when the reels are stopped. It can be said that it is determined that they are aligned. However, medals are paid out after all reels are stopped. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “at least one reel” described above is the left reel 301a.

When the cherry symbol is displayed at the upper position (or lower position) of the left reel 301a in the symbol display window 401, there are two effective lines "cherry symbol-ANY-ANY". That is, in the upper position, there are two lines, an upper line 622a and a lower right line 623a. In the lower position, there are two lines, a lower line 623c and an upper right line 623b. In other words, the cherry symbols overlap on the two active lines. Therefore, the number of payouts at this time is
[1 sheet x 2 = 2 sheets]
It becomes.

When the cherry symbol is displayed at the middle position of the left reel 301a in the symbol display window 401, there is one effective line "cherry symbol-ANY-ANY". That is, in the case of the middle stage position, it is one line including only the middle stage line 622b. Therefore, the number of payouts at this time is
[1 sheet x 1 = 1 sheet]
It becomes. As described above, the payout number of cherries differs depending on the stop position (only the left reel 301a, the upper, middle, and lower stages in the symbol display window 401).

  As with the watermelon and lamp (role) described above, the cherry also has a role of preventing the player from consuming a large amount of medals during the game, compared to replay. The winning probability is kept low. It should be noted that the cherry symbols can be arranged evenly on the reels 301a, 301b, 301c (particularly the left reel), and the cherry symbols can be aligned without needing to look like the replay symbols described above. .

  Further, the reels for which the cherry symbols are valid (targets to be aligned) are not necessarily limited to the left reel 301a, but may be the middle reel 301b or the right reel 301c. In this case, when “ANY-cherry symbol-ANY” or “ANY-ANY-cherry symbol” is obtained, a cherry gaming privilege is given. Alternatively, when the cherry symbols of any two reels of the left reel 301a, the middle reel 301b, and the right reel 301c are stopped on any one of the active lines in the symbol display window 401, a cherry gaming privilege is given. It is good as well. That is, it is a combination mode of symbols such as “cherry symbol-cherry symbol-ANY”, “cherry symbol-ANY-cherry symbol”, and “ANY-cherry symbol-cherry symbol”.

  In any of the above cases, a gaming privilege can be obtained simply by arranging the cherry symbols for at least one (at most two) of the left reel 301a, the middle reel 301b, and the right reel 301c. desirable. This is because the load of forcing the player to push all the reels every time is reduced.

  In addition, like the watermelon and lamp (role) described above, cherry is also a winning role corresponding to the gaming privilege of paying out medals, so below (watermelon, lamp (role), cherry) as necessary Are collectively referred to as “small roles”.

  In the slot machine 1, the watermelon, the lamp (combination), and the cherry are described as small roles. However, in addition to these, a small role may be provided. For example, a different kind of design from a watermelon design, a lamp design, and a cherry design is provided, and the corresponding number of medals to be paid out (specified number) is differentiated from the above small roles, or each reel 301a, It is also possible to reduce the number of symbols 301b and 301c and assign a difficulty level to each small role as a small role symbol that needs to be pressed.

[Single bonus (ordinary character)]
In FIG. 49, the winning combination indicated as SB combination is a single bonus (hereinafter referred to as SB). In this SB, “watermelon design-lamp design-lamp design” is previously determined as a combination mode of the corresponding design (SB design). And even if the SB symbols are aligned, the medals are not paid out (so-called “0” combination). However, if the SB symbols are aligned in the normal game, the SBRT game (single bonus replay time game) after the game ends. A gaming privilege of “No. In this SBRT game, a game state different from the normal game continues for a short period (one or several games) (specifically, replay and a predetermined small role (watermelon) than the normal game). It will be easier to win the next game). In other words, this SBRT game is continued for a considerably shorter period than the above-mentioned LRT game, but the replay winning probability slightly changes and the winning probability for watermelon is also higher than that of the normal game. Details of the SBRT game will be described later.

  In the slot machine 1, the SB symbol is also arranged uniformly at relatively wide intervals on the left reel 301 a (for example, other symbols arranged between the watermelon symbol and the watermelon symbol are similar to the above-described watermelon symbol). The middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c are arranged evenly at relatively narrow intervals (for example, up to four other symbols arranged between the ramp symbol and the ramp symbol). (See FIG. 46). Thereby, if it is the reel stop order which stops the left reel 301a first, it is possible to eliminate the need to press the eyes to align the SB symbols.

  Further, as will be described later, in the slot machine 1, even if SB is won, the fact is not notified to the player, and even if the SB symbols are complete, the fact is announced to the player. It is never done. Moreover, the SB symbol is not a so-called flat eye, and even if the SB symbol wins, no medal is paid out. Therefore, even if the SB is won internally, the player does not know that the SB has been won. On the other hand, if so-called forward pressing is performed, the SB symbols are always aligned by the reel stop operation regardless of whether or not the pressing is performed. Thus, even if the SB symbols are complete (even if the SB role is won), the next game is executed as the SBRT game without the player knowing that the SB symbols are complete.

  In addition, it is preferable not to publicly indicate that the SB is a winning combination by not showing this SB in the payout table for the player (FIG. 50). Even when the SB symbols are complete, by not notifying (notifying, displaying, etc.) the player that a gaming privilege such as an SBRT game is to be granted, the player has lost the game when the SB symbols are complete. It is preferable to make it recognize.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, SB is used as a combination of 0 sheets. However, when the SB symbols are prepared, the payout of medals in the minimum unit (1 sheet) may be executed. At this time, it is preferable not to display the payout number of medals on the payout number display LED 612 or the like, and the sub-board 449 performs control to generate a sound effect informing that the SB symbols are aligned or to display a message. Preferably not. This is because it is possible to prevent the player from actively notifying that the SB symbols are complete (notification, notification, teaching, suggestion, etc.).

[Special Bonus Game]
Furthermore, there is a bonus game exclusive role (BG exclusive role) as a winning combination effective only during the bonus game (BB game and RB game). That is, since the bet number (specified number) as the game start condition is 3 bets other than the bonus game, the bet number (specified number) as the game start condition is 1 bet during the bonus game. Is a winning combination unique to the bonus game provided based on the difference in the prescribed number. As a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the BG exclusive role (BG exclusive role symbol), “replay symbol (including blue 7 symbol) -ramp symbol-replay symbol” is determined in advance.

  When BG exclusive roles are arranged during the bonus game, a predetermined number (for example, 12) of medals are paid out. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. That is, a gaming privilege of paying out 12 medals is granted when the BG exclusive role is aligned. In other words, it can be said that the exclusive role for BG is a small role limited to the bonus game. Further, during the bonus game, it is possible to concentrate and execute a plurality of games where it is easy to obtain medals by making it easy to align the BG exclusive roles. It should be noted that the BG exclusive roles can be arranged without the need for a plan.

  Note that different BG exclusive roles (for example, a dedicated BB game role and an exclusive RB game role) may be provided for the BB game and the RB game, respectively. Furthermore, by not increasing the bonus game during the bonus game like the BG exclusive role, and improving the probability of winning a small role with a medal payout (for example, bell or watermelon) during the bonus game, A small role may be provided with a function corresponding to a BG exclusive role (in this case, the number of medals paid out for the small role may be changed during the bonus game).

[Loose]
If none of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 49 is applicable, the game is lost. Then, in the game that is lost, no medal is given, and no change is made to the game after the next time. It can be said that the loser is a winning combination that does not give the player any game privilege in the game and the next and subsequent games.

  That is, in the slot machine 1, when each reel 301a, 301b, 301c is stopped by the reel stop control, the symbol corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is displayed from the display contents (the symbol combination mode) displayed in the symbol display window 401. If the winning combination symbols are not considered to be aligned on any of the effective lines based on the combination mode, the game is lost. In addition, the combination aspect of the pattern which becomes this losing is called a losing eye.

  The above is a combination mode of each winning combination in the slot machine 1 and a symbol corresponding to each winning combination. From these, the slot machine 1 is provided with a plurality of BB symbols and RB symbols as the types of bonus symbols, and a combination of symbols that become BB symbols is also provided with a plurality of blue BB symbols and red BB symbols. ing. For this reason, until all reels are stopped, it is not known which bonus symbol is aligned or which BB symbol is aligned. Therefore, it is possible to play the game with excitement and excitement without losing interest until the player stops the last reel.

  Note that these symbols are not limited to the symbols and symbol combinations described above. In addition to the above symbols, a plurality of types of symbols may be newly provided. Then, the number of winning combinations may be further increased or decreased. Furthermore, the winning combinations described above are not necessarily provided all, and a necessary type of winning combination may be selected as appropriate.

[Game processing]
Next, the flow of game processing in the slot machine 1 will be described. The following game processing proceeds in accordance with a processing procedure on a control program executed on the main board 409 (mainly CPU 1110 or the like).

  FIG. 51 shows a general procedure for processing one game in the slot machine 1. First, in step S1, initial setting for preparing for the game start is executed. Especially when starting up the power supply, etc., check the connection and operation status of the various devices mentioned above, check the existence of backup data, and if backup data exists, return to the state before the power was turned off. Execute.

  In the next step S2, the multiplier is determined by the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 203, or when there is a medal already stored, by pressing the MAX insertion button 206 (or the one-sheet insertion button 205). It is determined and the operation of the start lever 210 is awaited. That is, the BET process is executed until the multiplication of one game is determined and the start lever 210 can be operated. In this slot machine 1, in principle, a game can be played when a MAX bet (3 cards) is established as a multiplier. However, a game in which 1 bet (1 game) is established only during a bonus game. It can be done.

  In step S3, the game is started by operating the start lever 210 which has been in an operation waiting state in step S2, and an internal lottery process is performed to determine whether or not any winning combination is a result of the internal lottery. Run. This internal lottery process is either in the stage before all reels 301a, 301b, 301c that start rotating in the next step S4 are in a stopped state (stopped by a player's stop operation). This is executed to determine whether the winning combination is to be the lottery result of the game. That is, only when the lottery result of the lottery corresponds to any winning combination, the corresponding winning combination is allowed.

  Next, in step S4, a reel rotation process for starting rotation of all the reels 301a, 301b, 301c is executed with the end of the internal lottery process in step S3. In this reel rotation process, when all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c start to rotate, the depressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is validated, and the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are validated. An operation valid lamp (not shown) for notifying that is turned on, and a timer count is started until the next reel rotation processing is executed. The operation valid lamp is a lamp built in each of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c.

  In step S5, a reel stop process in which the player presses the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is accepted, the operation valid lamps are turned off in the order of acceptance, and rotation of the corresponding reels 301a, 301b, and 301c is stopped. Execute.

  In the next step S6, when it is determined in step S5 that the rotation of all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c has been stopped, the display content displayed on the active line (the combination of symbols) and the above step A determination process for determining the winning combination is performed by checking what is permitted as a result of the internal lottery determined in S3.

  In step S7, a medal payout process based on the content of the gaming privilege corresponding to the winning combination determined in step 6 is executed. In addition, when the winning combination is BB, RB, small combination, SB, or replay, granting is performed on various gaming benefits such as a change in gaming state or replaying.

  The above is the basic one game processing procedure of the slot machine 1. Here, step S2 (BET process), step S3 (internal lottery process), and step S4 (reel rotation process) are performed by the player as a series of operations. Therefore, these processes (step S2, step S3, step S4) are collectively referred to as a start process. Hereinafter, this starting process will be described in detail.

[Startup process]
FIG. 52 specifically shows each process performed in the start process.

  In the starting process, first, in step S101, the operation of the medal insertion or one-sheet insertion button 205 and the MAX insertion button 206 is awaited. If there is a MAX bet operation or a medal insertion, the determination at step S101 is satisfied, and the routine goes to step S102. Note that this determination is made only when a medal corresponding to a MAX bet is inserted (that is, when there are three or more medal insertions or the operation of each insertion button 205 or 206 for a MAX bet, except during a bonus game). Also, during the bonus game, a medal equivalent to one bet is inserted (that is, when one or more medals are inserted or each of the insertion buttons 205 and 206 for one bet is operated). Only to be satisfied.

  In the next step S102, as a reception process, the bet number (MAX bet or 1 bet) is determined, and an effective line lamp corresponding to the bet number is turned on.

  In step S103, the operation of the start lever 210 is validated. When the operation of the start lever 210 is validated, the operation waits until the operation of the start lever 210 is accepted, and the process proceeds to the next step S104.

  In the next step S104, it is determined whether the operation of the start lever 210 has been validated, and in that case, the operation of the start lever 210 has been accepted. When the operation of the start lever 210 is validated in the previous step S103, when the operation of the start lever 210 by the player is accepted, this determination is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S105.

  Further, the determination in step S101 is not satisfied and the process proceeds to step S104 as long as the player does not perform a bet operation or medal insertion in the above step S101 or does not reach the MAX bet (1 bet during the bonus game). At this time, the determination in step S104 is not satisfied, the process returns to step S101, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  In the replay game, a new medal bet is not required, but when the MAX bet command is stored in the RAM 1114 in the replay game process described later, the bet state is automatically set. If the bonus game is in progress and the 1bet command is stored in the RAM 1114 in the replay game process, the 1bet state is automatically set. Thereby, the determination in step S101 is satisfied.

  In step S105, in response to the operation of the start lever 210 in step S104, the operation of the start lever 210 is invalidated.

  Next, in step S106, when the start lever 210 is operated, random numbers are extracted in response to the operation. After the random number is extracted, the process proceeds to the next step S107. As for the timing for extracting the random number at this time, an appropriate extraction timing should be set in the programming process, for example, immediately after the start lever 210 is operated or after a predetermined time (for example, after 0.5 seconds). Can do.

  In step S107, as a flag process, it is determined (random number value collation) which winning combination corresponds to the extracted random number value (hereinafter referred to as an extracted random number value). In this determination, the extracted random number value is collated in a hit value determination table described later. The collation of the random number performed here is to determine whether or not the extracted random number value corresponds (matches or matches) to a predetermined winning combination random number value. At this time, if it is determined that the extracted random number value corresponds to any winning combination, the flag corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is set to ON (= 1). The flag corresponding to the winning combination that is ON (= 1) at this time is referred to as the winning combination winning flag.

  Then, in the flag process, when determining the winning value determination table as a determination reference when collating the extracted random number value in the game, refer to a game state flag such as a BB game flag to be described later. A hit value determination table in the game is determined. That is, a winning value determination table corresponding to a game state flag that is ON (= 1) in the game is set, and the extracted random number value is collated. In addition to the BB game flag, the game status flag includes an RB game flag, an LRT game flag, an SBRT game flag, and an auxiliary RT game flag. When all of these game state flags are in the OFF (= 0) state, the normal game state flag is always set to the ON (= 1) state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S107 that the extracted random number value does not correspond to any winning combination, it becomes “losing” that does not correspond to any winning combination, and the loss flag is turned ON. Here, the winning flag or the lost flag (collectively referred to as the establishment flag) means that the winning symbol corresponding to the establishment flag can be aligned only when the corresponding establishment flag is ON. It will be. Therefore, when the lost flag corresponds to the established flag, none of the winning combination symbols can be arranged. It can also be said that the above-described steps S106 and S107 are random number lottery inside the slot machine 1, and in the following, these steps are collectively referred to as internal lottery or internal lottery. Note that the process from the random number extraction to the flag process corresponds to the internal lottery process (step S3 in FIG. 51 described above). At this time, a start flag information command is transmitted to the sub board 449.

  In the next step S108, it is determined whether or not the wait timer started in the previous start process (specifically, the game immediately before the game) has expired (for example, 4.1 seconds have elapsed). The timer called a wait timer measures the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) from the start of reel rotation in the game to the start of reel rotation in the next game. Is. Here, if the wait timer is timed up (4.1 seconds have already elapsed), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S109. This determination loops until the wait timer times out.

  In step S109, rotation of all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c is started. When the rotation speeds of all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c become constant, the operation enable lamps of the respective reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are turned on. By this lighting, the player knows that the pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c has become effective.

  In the slot machine 1, the reel that has started to rotate continues to maintain the rotation at the above-described constant speed until a stop operation (pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c) by the player is accepted. .

  Next, in step S110, the wait timer is reset, and the wait timer is started until the next start process, and the start process ends.

[Internal lottery probability]
As described above, in the slot machine 1, the result of the internal lottery (the result of collating the extracted random number value) is allowed as a winning combination corresponding to the game (hereinafter referred to as a corresponding winning combination). This means that a predetermined winning combination is won. Here, the result of the game in which the corresponding winning combination is permitted is reflected in the subsequent processes (reel stop process, determination process, payout process, etc.) as an information command indicating the result of the internal lottery as the “establishment flag” described above. Will be.

  In the slot machine 1, a random value range (this is called an extraction range) for random number extraction is determined in advance. This extraction range can be determined as, for example, an integer value from 0 to 16383 (that is, 214 = 16384 random numbers). In the slot machine 1, random numbers in the extraction range are set to 0 to 16383 (214 = 16384 random values), but 0 to 32767 (215 = 32768 random values) or 0 to 65535 ( 216 = 65536 random number values). If the extraction range of random numbers is expanded, the range of random number values that can be extracted (so-called denominator) is increased, so that it is difficult to cause an event that specific random number values are extracted in a biased manner.

Within the above extraction range, random numbers corresponding to each winning combination are assigned in advance. For example, if the random value corresponding to BB is “1” among the random values in the extraction range (0 to 16383), the result of the internal lottery is “BB” when the extracted random value is “1”. BB's internal lottery flag (established flag, in this case also referred to as the aforementioned winning flag) is processed as an information command in the game. In addition, when this is used, the winning probability of BB (probability that BB is selected as a result of the internal lottery, lottery probability) can be calculated from the extraction range and the random value corresponding to BB. Speaking of the above example (BB)
[Total number of random values corresponding to BB / Total number of random values in the extraction range]
Is 1/16384, and the winning probability of BB is 1/16384.

  In this way, random numbers corresponding to all winning combinations are determined, and these random values are referred to as winning values corresponding to the respective winning combinations. In the above example (BB), the random value “1” in the extraction range is the winning value corresponding to BB. In addition, when there are a plurality of winning values, for example, if the winning value of BB is a continuous random value “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” in the extraction range, the range of the winning value of BB Is a random value from “1” to “4”. When it is determined that the extracted random number value corresponds to any of the random number values “1” to “4” (verified), the result of the internal lottery is “winning BB”.

  From this, the range of winning values for all winning combinations is determined, and it is determined whether or not the extracted random number value falls within the range of winning values of any winning combination by internal lottery. At this time, if the extracted random number value does not fall within the range of the winning value of any winning combination, it is lost. In other words, the range of the winning value of the lost game is other than the range of the winning value of all winning combinations. Note that the winning value may be referred to as a winning allowable value.

  53 and 54 specifically show the winning values and the internal lottery probabilities for all winning combinations of the slot machine 1. Each of these is stored in advance in the ROM 1112 or the like as a winning value determination table.

  FIG. 53 (a) shows a range of winning values and random winning values (range of random values) in a game in a normal state (referred to as a normal game) (also referred to as a normal determination table).

In this embodiment, the winning value of each winning combination (BB, RB, watermelon, lamp (role), cherry, SB, replay, etc.) corresponds to only one corresponding winning combination. That is, in the example of FIG.
When the extracted random number value is “0”, it corresponds to the watermelon hit value.
When the extracted random number value is “164”, it corresponds to the winning value of the lamp (combination).
When the extracted random number value is “1984”, it corresponds to the winning value of cherry.
When the extracted random number value is “3349”, it corresponds to the winning value of SB.
When the extracted random number value is “4987”, it corresponds to the winning value of replay.
When the extracted random number value is “7229”, it corresponds to the winning value of BB (red BB).
When the extracted random number value is “7269”, it corresponds to the winning value of BB (blue BB).
When the extracted random number value is “7309”, it corresponds to the winning value of RB.
When the extracted random number value is “7349”, it corresponds to the winning value of the loss.
Thus, only one winning combination corresponds to one extracted random number value.

  The correspondence between the extracted random number value and the winning combination is not limited to the above, and can be arbitrarily set. For example, a winning value (a shared winning value) may be provided so that a plurality of winning combinations correspond to one extracted random number value. According to this, when the extracted random number value corresponds to the shared winning value, any of a plurality of winning combinations will be won. Specifically, for BB and RB, in addition to the range of winning values for BB only or only for RB (referred to as single winning value), BB + other winning combinations, RB + other winning combinations for winning winning combinations Establish a range (referred to as a shared winning value). Then, in the aforementioned flag processing (see step S107 in FIG. 52), two winning flags for BB and other winning combinations, or two winning flags (internal lottery flags) for RB and other winning combinations are simultaneously turned ON. You can do it.

  And for BB and RB, the range of the winning value obtained by summing up (summing up) each winning value is the winning value of the entire BB and the entire RB, and from this, the winning probability of the entire BB and the entire RB is calculated. be able to.

That is,
BB (Overall) 80/16384 (1 / 204.8)
RB 40/16384 (1 / 409.60)
Thus, the winning probability of the entire BB and the winning probability of the entire RB are calculated.

  In addition, when comparing the winning probabilities of BB (BB overall) and RB, it can be said that BB is easier to win than RB. For other winning combinations, the winning probabilities decrease in the order of replay, lamp (role), SB, cherry, and watermelon. In particular, watermelon has a very low winning probability among the winning combinations (except for the bonus combination (BB and RB)) (in this case, 1/100), so the rare winning combination with the lowest appearance rate in the normal game. It is said that.

  FIG. 53B shows a range of winning values for each winning combination and losing in the bonus game (range of random values) (referred to as a BG determination table).

  According to this, during the bonus game, BB, RB, SB and replay lottery are not performed. During the bonus game, the winning value of the exclusive role of BG that is valid only at this time (there is a winning value) occupies most of the extraction range (the total number of winning values is 11604). Therefore, it can be said that during the bonus game, the BG exclusive role is often won about twice every three times. In addition, instead of the increase in the winning value of the exclusive role for BG, the winning value corresponding to the loss has decreased significantly (total number of winning values 928). For this reason, during the bonus game, the possibility of being extremely lost compared to the normal game is reduced.

  Therefore, during the BB game, the game content in which medals are continuously paid out by winning the BG exclusive role as in almost every game is repeated until the prescribed number of medals (350 in this case) is paid out, Players can earn a large number of medals in a short period of time.

  Similarly, during the RB game, the game content in which medals are continuously paid out by winning the BG exclusive role as in almost every game, the prescribed number (120 in this case) of medals is paid out in comparison with the BB game. It is repeated until the player can win a large number of medals in a short time.

[RT game]
In the slot machine 1, when the watermelon symbols are arranged in the normal game, the LRT game (long replay time game) is started from the next game after a predetermined amount (here, 5) of medals has been paid out. When the SB symbols are arranged in the normal game, the SBRT game (single bonus replay time game) is started from the next game without paying out medals.

  Here, the RT game is a game in which a predetermined number of games (game period) and a replay winning probability are continuously changed as compared with a normal game. Thereby, for example, it is possible to create a situation in which replays are frequently won in RT games. This RT game is further divided into an LRT game and an SBRT game according to the number of continued games. In the LRT game, the predetermined number of games is set to 50, and in the SBRT game, the predetermined number of games is set to 1 (that is, only the next game). In the following, unless otherwise specified, the RT game includes an LRT game, an SBRT game, and an auxiliary RT game described later.

  Even in the RT game (LRT game and SBRT game), the bonus combination lottery is performed in the same manner as in the normal game. If the bonus combination (BB or RB) is won during the LRT game, the LRT game is ended even if the predetermined number of games (50 times) has not been reached yet.

  FIG. 54 shows ranges of winning values (random number ranges) for each winning combination and losing in the LRT game and the SBRT game, respectively. These are also referred to as an LRT game determination table (see FIG. 54A) and an SBRT game determination table (see FIG. 54B), respectively.

  In the LRT game and the SBRT game, in addition to the winning value that has been replayed in the normal game, a part of the winning value that has been lost is changed to the winning value of the replay. In addition, the winning value of the part (*) in the figure indicates that the game was roughly losing in the normal game.

  Specifically, in the LRT game shown in FIG. 54 (a), the replay hit value range (8192/16384) unique to the LRT game is added to the replay hit value range (2242/16384) in the normal game. The winning probability of the entire replay is about 1 / 1.57 (10434/16384). As described above, in the LRT game, the probability of winning a small role does not change as compared with the normal game, but the possibility of becoming a loser is greatly reduced, and the possibility of winning a replay is greatly increased. That is, since the number of replays increases, the number of new medals by a player (consumed medals one after another) is reduced as compared to a normal game. Accordingly, it can be said that the LRT game can be played under conditions that are advantageous to the player.

  It should be noted that the LRT game has a replay win probability (or a probability of being lost) clearly different from that of the normal game, and an effect peculiar to the LRT game is also produced as will be described later. Therefore, the player can advance the game under advantageous conditions while clearly recognizing that the advantageous privilege of the LRT game is given, and the interest is greatly improved as compared with the normal game.

  In the SBRT game shown in FIG. 54 (b), the replay hit value range (164/16384) specific to the SBRT game is added to the replay hit value range (2242/164384) in the base game, and the entire replay is performed. The winning probability is about 1 / 6.81 (2406/16384). In this way, in the SBRT game, although the possibility of winning a replay is slightly increased and the possibility of being lost is slightly reduced compared to the normal game, the change is a slight difference and the player clearly It cannot be grasped. Furthermore, in this embodiment, even if the SB is won and the SB symbols are arranged, the SBRT game has the same effect as the normal game, just as the player is not notified of the effect. . For this reason, it is difficult to discriminate between the normal game and the SBRT game even in appearance, and the player recognizes that the normal game is being performed even if the SBRT game is being performed.

  On the other hand, in the SBRT game, only the winning probability of the watermelon among a plurality of small roles is significantly increased compared to the normal game (here, almost 10 times that of the normal game). Therefore, compared with a normal game, the possibility of winning a watermelon and having watermelon symbols is greatly increased. However, since the player recognizes that the normal game is being played even if the SBRT game is being played, even if the watermelon symbols are aligned in the SBRT game, the player will recognize that the watermelon symbols are aligned in the normal game. .

  By the way, the LRT game of this embodiment is an RT game in which the LRT game is executed a specified number of times (50 times) unless a bonus is won. That is, even if watermelon symbols are prepared in this LRT game, the control that the specified number of times of the LRT game is further increased 50 times is not performed, and only the medal payout based on the winning of the watermelon is performed. Further, even if the SB symbols are prepared in this LRT game, the control that the LRT game is ended and the SBRT game is performed is not performed. Therefore, there are two conditions for ending the LRT game: the number of games in the LRT game reaches 50 times, or a bonus combination (BB or RB) is won.

  On the other hand, the SBRT game is only completed when one SBRT game is played. Even if the watermelon symbols are prepared in this SBRT game, the control that the LRT game is performed from the next game is not performed, and only the medal payout based on the winning of the watermelon is performed. Further, even if the SB symbols are prepared in this SBRT game, the next game is not controlled such that the SBRT game is performed. That is, in this SBRT game, even if a watermelon advantageous to the player is won, the provision of the LRT game based on the fact that the watermelon symbols are complete is invalidated.

  Furthermore, the RT game includes an auxiliary RT game. FIG. 54C shows a range of winning values for each winning combination and losing in the auxiliary RT game (random number range) (this is called an auxiliary RT game determination table). The starting condition of this auxiliary RT game is that the internal lottery flag of the bonus combination (BB or RB) is turned ON in the game, and the corresponding bonus symbol (BB symbol or RB symbol) cannot be aligned in the game. It has become a case.

  In addition, since the auxiliary RT game starts without a watermelon as an opportunity, the player may be given the impression that the RT game will start from any opportunity in the normal game. it can. That is, it is possible to give a surprise to the player that the RT game starts even from a state where none of the symbols are arranged (losing eyes).

  In the auxiliary RT game, a bonus combination lottery is not performed. That is, when either the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag is in the ON state, no new BB or RB is won until the internal lottery flag is in the OFF state. This means that if BB or RB is won, the corresponding winning flag can be carried over after the next game. In addition, in the auxiliary RT game, since a bonus combination is established internally, no SB lottery is performed.

  And, in addition to the hit value that was replayed in the regular game during the auxiliary RT game, many of the lost hit values were changed to the hit value of the replay, so the winning probability of replay is about approx. It has been changed as high as 1 / 2.00. In addition, the winning value of the part (*) in the figure indicates that the game was roughly losing in the normal game. Specifically, in the auxiliary RT game shown in FIG. 54 (c), the replay hit value range (2242/16384) in the normal game has a replay hit value range (6588/16384) unique to the auxiliary RT game. In addition, the winning probability of the entire replay is about 1 / 1.85 (8830/16384).

  This auxiliary RT game continues until a bonus symbol (BB symbol or RB symbol) that could not be aligned in the game is aligned. Therefore, when winning BB or RB, the game can proceed under an advantageous condition that it is easy to win replay until the corresponding symbols (BB symbol or RB symbol) are aligned. It is possible to reduce the total number of medals consumed by the player until the symbols are ready.

  From the above, when an RT game is started from a normal game, it may not be triggered by a watermelon. Therefore, it is possible to avoid as much as possible that the player's interest is only achieved by having watermelon symbols in a normal game.

  The slot machine 1 is provided with a plurality of set values (six levels from set values 1 to 6) (each not shown). In each set value, a difference (step difference, extreme difference, etc.) is given to the internal lottery probability. The set value increases as the set value becomes higher, such as set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6>. In particular, the bonus combination of BB and RB). The internal lottery probability is favored. For example, compared to the set value 1, the set value 6 has a high probability of winning the BB because the probability of winning the BB is determined to be high. By providing stepwise set values in this way, the slot machine 1 can be used as a clue when the player guesses the set value by giving a characteristic to each set value or according to the management of the hall or the like. Can be operated. The setting value is not limited to the above. 53 and 54 show the internal lottery probability corresponding to the set value 5.

[Reel stop processing]
When the start-up process is completed, an operation for stopping a reel that continues to rotate at a constant speed (stop operation, that is, pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c) is waited. FIG. 55 shows the content of reel stop processing by the “table method” as an example. Hereinafter, the flow of the reel stop control process will be described.

  In the reel stop process, first, in step S201, a reel stop control table is selected according to an internal lottery flag indicating the result of the internal lottery in the game. In this reel stop control table, patterns are prepared in advance for all the internal lottery flags, and these are stored in the ROM 1112 of the main board 409 as read-only table data.

  When the reel stop control table is selected based on the internal lottery flag in the above step S201, it enters a standby state until a pressing operation of each reel stop button 211a, 211b, 211c is accepted (steps S202, S210, S217). In these standby states, whether each of the left reel 301a, middle reel 301b, and right reel 301c has already stopped, or the first reel stop flag is not ON (F = 0, that is, OFF) It is also determined whether any one of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is pressed. Until all the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are pressed, the determination in step S209 is not satisfied, and the processes in and after step S202 are repeated.

  Here, the order in which the pressing operations of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are received (stop operation procedure) is a stop operation procedure (or pressing sequence) called “forward press”, “reverse press”, and “middle press”, respectively. Say).

The above-described “forward press” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 301a first (that is, a procedure for pressing the left reel stop button 211a first). From the reel operation order to stop after
[Left reel → Middle reel → Right reel],
Or
It is further divided into two stop operation procedures: [Left reel → Right reel → Middle reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “forward push”. Note that the latter stop operation procedure may also be called “order scissors push”.

The above-described “reverse push” stop operation procedure is an operation procedure in which the right reel 301c is stopped first as opposed to “forward push” (that is, a procedure in which the right reel stop button 211c is pressed first). From the operation order of the reels to be stopped after the second,
[Right reel-> middle reel-> left reel]
Or
It is further divided into two stop operation procedures: [Right reel → Left reel → Middle reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “reverse pressing”. Note that the latter stop operation procedure is sometimes called “reverse scissor pressing”.

The above-mentioned “middle push” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 301b first (that is, a procedure for pressing the middle reel stop button 211b first). From the operation order of reels to be stopped later,
[Center reel → Left reel → Right reel],
Or
The operation is further divided into two stop operation procedures [middle reel → right reel → left reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “middle press”.

  In step S202, it is determined whether the flag indicating that the left reel 301a has been stopped (the left reel stop flag LF) is OFF (LF = 0), and the pressing operation of the left reel stop button 211a has been accepted. To do. If it is assumed in step S201 that the left reel stop button 211a is first pressed (first) in accordance with the “forward press” stop operation procedure from the standby state of the pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c, step S202 is performed. The determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0). The “first reel” as used herein refers to a reel that receives a stop operation first or stops first. In this example (“forward press”), the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0) because the stop operation of the left reel 301a is accepted first. Therefore, the determination at step S203 is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S204.

  In the next step S204, a first reel stop process is performed on the left reel 301a. In the first reel stop process, the control of the stop position of the winning symbol corresponding to the internal lottery flag is executed based on the reel stop control table corresponding to the internal lottery flag.

  In step S206, the reel stop control table for the remaining middle reel 301b and right reel 301c is determined. At this time, among the symbols of the first stop reel (in this case, the left reel 301a) displayed in the symbol display window 401 (this is referred to as a stop eye of the first stop reel, the same applies hereinafter), particularly the upper position. Alternatively, if the symbol in the lower position is a symbol that may become a winning symbol, the corresponding winning symbol of the remaining reels (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c) on the active line based on the corresponding winning symbol A reel stop control table capable of aligning symbols is selected.

  When the winning symbol is in the upper position, the remaining reels (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c) can perform reel stop control that can align the corresponding winning symbol with either the upper line 622a or the lower right line 623a. A table is selected. Similarly, when the corresponding winning symbol is in the lower position, the remaining winning symbols (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c) can be similarly aligned with either the lower line 623c or the rising line 623b. A correct reel stop control table is selected.

  If the winning symbol is in the middle position, a reel stop control table that can align the winning symbol only on the middle line 622b is selected for the remaining reels (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c).

  In step S207, the first reel stop flag is set to ON (F = 1), and the process proceeds to next step S208.

  Next, in step S208, the left reel stop flag LF is set to ON (LF = 1), and the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, it is determined whether all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped. In this example, the left reel stop flag LF has only been turned ON, and the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c are still rotating. Therefore, this determination is not satisfied, and the processing returns to step S202 and the subsequent processing is repeated. Run.

  Then, when the processing from step S202 is executed again, the left reel 301a is already in the stopped state, so the determination in step S202 is not satisfied, and the routine goes to step S210.

  In step S210, it is determined whether or not the flag indicating that the middle reel 301b has been stopped (the middle reel stop flag MF) is OFF (MF = 0) and that the pressing operation of the middle reel stop button 211b has been accepted. To do. Here, in order to follow the stop operation procedure of “forward press”, the pressing operation of the middle reel stop button 211b is accepted. Therefore, the determination at step S210 is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S211.

  In step S211, it is determined whether the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0) as in step S203 described above. At this time, the first reel stop flag is already ON (F = 1), so this determination is not satisfied and the routine goes to Step S213.

  In step S213, as the middle reel stop process, control of the stop position of the winning symbol is executed based on the reel control table corresponding to the establishment flag (in this case, the reel stop control table determined in step S206). At this time, the middle reel 301b becomes the second stopped reel (second reel), and steps S212, S214, and S215 are all bypassed, and the process proceeds to step S216, where the middle reel stop flag MF is turned on (MF = 1). Then, the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, the left reel 301a and the middle reel 301b are only stopped, and the right reel 301c is still rotating and is in a stopped state (the right reel stop flag RF is OFF). Therefore, this determination is not satisfied, and the process returns to step S202, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  Further, in the processing after step S202 for the third time, it is first determined in step S217 whether the right reel stop flag MF is OFF (MF = 0) and the pressing operation of the right reel stop button 211c is accepted. However, the subsequent processes in steps S218 and S220 are the same as the processes in steps S210 and subsequent steps (steps S211 and S213), and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  In step S223, the right reel stop flag RF is set to ON (MF = 1), and the process proceeds to step S209.

  Finally, in step S209, since all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are in a stopped state at this time, this determination is satisfied, and the reel stop process ends. In this reel stop process, a stop information command is transmitted to the sub-board 449 every time the reel stops.

  Also, in the case of the “middle press” and “reverse press” stop operation procedures, the same description as above can be made, and the same description is omitted. However, since only the left reel stop process in step S205 is different from the above description, the details will be described in the following reel stop control.

[Reel stop control]
In the reel stop process described above, reel stop control for drawing the winning symbol (corresponding winning symbol) corresponding to the establishment flag into the symbol display window 401 as much as possible (so-called pull-in control) is performed. Specifically, when a player's reel stop operation is accepted, a range that can be stopped in the symbol display window 401 (a range in which the corresponding winning symbol can be drawn, for example, four symbols). Minutes) is determined in advance, and if the corresponding winning combination symbol is within the range, control is performed to pull the symbol into the symbol display window 401 and stop the reel. The “retractable range” here refers to the maximum number of symbols that can be moved in the rotation direction of the reel from when the reel stop operation is accepted until the reel stops. Say. For example, if the pullable range is a maximum of 4 symbols, when a reel stop operation is accepted, the reel can be further rotated up to 4 symbols based on the position.

  Therefore, according to such reel stop control, even if there is no corresponding winning symbol in the symbol display window 401 at the time when the reel stop operation is accepted, it does not apply until the reel is completely stopped. If the winning symbol is within the pullable range, the winning symbol can be moved to the symbol display window 401 and stopped. Therefore, even if the timing of pressing the winning symbol is somewhat early, the player pulls the winning symbol into the symbol display window 401 and stops if there is the winning symbol within the pullable range. Will be able to. Therefore, it is possible to suppress as much as possible the occurrence of losing (the winning bonus cannot be obtained and the gaming bonus corresponding to the winning bonus cannot be acquired and the gaming bonus disappears).

  In the slot machine 1, when the replay becomes the establishment flag, regardless of the reel stop order (that is, any of “forward press”, “reverse press”, and “middle press”), the player's The replay symbols can always be aligned on the active line without the need for pressing. This is because the replay symbols corresponding to all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are arranged at intervals of four symbols at the maximum (see FIG. 46).

  Further, in the slot machine 1, when any of watermelon, lamp (combination), and SB becomes the establishment flag, the reel stop order (corresponding to the above-mentioned “forward press”) that stops the left reel 301a first is used. For example, the winning symbol can always be aligned on the active line without requiring the player to go. This is because, as described above, the symbols constituting the winning symbol are uniformly arranged at relatively wide intervals on the left reel 301a (for example, up to six other symbols arranged between the winning symbols). ) And the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c are evenly arranged at relatively narrow intervals (for example, up to four other symbols arranged between winning symbols) (see FIG. 46). .

  This point will be described in detail. When the left reel 301a is first stopped, since there are three valid positions (positions on the valid line) on the left reel 301a, the winning symbol is displayed at any valid position. The winning symbol can be stopped when the left reel 301a is stopped, and the winning symbol is 4 symbols upward from the lowest effective position of the left reel 301a and the uppermost effective position of the left reel 301a. When the position is in between. Therefore, in this embodiment, by arranging the winning symbols on the left reel 301a so as to have a symbol interval of 6 symbols at the maximum, when the left reel 301a is stopped for the first time, three winning symbols are always effective. It is designed to stop at one of the positions. On the other hand, for the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c, the winning combination symbols are arranged so as to be at most four symbol intervals in the same manner as the replay symbols. The role symbol stops.

  With such a reel configuration and reel stop control, the player can reliably perform the “forward push” that first stops the left reel 301a for the watermelon, the ramp (role), and the SB without needing to push the eyes. The winning symbols can be aligned on the active line. In other words, if the player does not perform “forward pressing”, there may be a loss of eyelash that does not align the winning symbol on the active line. Therefore, when winning a watermelon, a lamp (role), and SB, an effect (for example, an effect suggesting the pressing order of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c) is performed to prompt the player to press it forward. May be.

  By the way, when the cherry becomes the establishment flag, only the cherry symbol of the left reel 301a is subject to determination regarding the cherry. That is, the cherry symbol is the winning symbol determined by the stop eye of only the left reel 301a. Further, only two cherry symbols are arranged on the left reel 301a, and there is a possibility that the cherry will be missed (because it exceeds the maximum symbol interval of four).

  If the establishment flag of the game is cherry, even if it is “middle press” or “reverse press”, as long as the cherry symbol is within the retractable range in the left reel 301a, as described above, This cherry symbol can be stopped in the symbol display window 401.

  The difference between “intermediate press” and “reverse press” and “forward press” in the reel stop process is in the reel stop control executed when the cherry does not become the establishment flag. In other words, if the establishment flag of the game is other than cherry, in the left reel stop process of step S205 of the reel stop process, the cherry symbol is displayed in preference to making it possible to align the corresponding winning symbol. Reel stop control for avoiding stopping in the window 401 is executed. Such reel stop control is also called cherry avoidance control.

  Such cherry avoidance control is executed when the establishment flag of the game is other than cherry and the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c are already stopped by the stop operation procedure by “reverse pressing” or “middle pressing”. .

  For example, when the game establishment flag is replay and the lamp design of the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c is stopped on any one of the above-mentioned five active lines, the replay design of the left reel 301a At this time, if it stops on the corresponding effective line, the replay symbols will be aligned. Such a state is referred to as “the replay symbol is in a tempered state”.

  Then, taking the example where the replay symbol is in the tempered state on the lower line 623c or the right-up line 623b, the replay symbol on the left reel 301a becomes the tempered state by stopping at the lower position in the symbol display window 401. Will be displayed on the active line. For example, when the reel stop operation is accepted when the symbols of the arrangement numbers 11 to 13 (see FIG. 46, hereinafter simply referred to as “XX”) of the left reel 301a appear in the symbol display window 401, the symbol display In order to stop the replay symbol at the lower position in the part 401, it is necessary to stop the 13th replay symbol at the lower position. However, if the No. 13 replay symbol is stopped at the lower position, the No. 15 cherry symbol will stop at the upper position at the same time. Therefore, in this case, even if there is a replay symbol (corresponding winning symbol) within the pullable range, the reel stop control that does not pull the replay symbol into the lower position in order to prevent the cherry symbol from being stopped in the symbol display window 401. Is done. As a result, the replay is missed. Note that, with this cherry avoidance control, the watermelon, lamp (combination), and SB may also be missed (details are omitted).

  As described above, in the case of “reverse pressing” and “middle pressing”, there is a possibility that the watermelon, the lamp (role), and the SB that are not lost in “forward pressing” may be lost. It is desirable to take a mode in which the player is instructed to advance the game by pushing. Such a mode is, for example, giving the slot machine 1 a notation such as “please play the slot machine 1 by pushing forward” or “please stop playing from the left reel in this gaming machine”. . In other words, despite such a notation, there may be a penalty that the player misses the winning combination of “reverse pressing” or “middle pressing”.

  The above is an example of the reel stop process by the table method. In addition to this, there is a reel stop process by a control method, but since a known process can be applied to this, a specific description is omitted here. In this embodiment, either the control method or the table method of reel stop processing may be executed, and which method should be adopted may be determined as appropriate when constructing the control program.

[Determination process]
When the reel stop processing is completed, whether or not the winning combination symbols are arranged on any active line in the symbol display window 401 (whether the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to any winning combination is displayed) or not. Make a decision. FIG. 56 specifically describes the contents of this determination process.

  In this determination process, when all the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are stopped by the reel stop process, the winning combination symbols are aligned on any active line from the stop eye form in the symbol display window 401. It is determined whether or not (a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed). It should be noted that the stop eye particularly when all the reels are in a stopped state is sometimes referred to as an outcome.

  In steps S301 and S302, it is determined whether the RB game is being played or the BB game is being played. This is to determine the ON state (= 1) and OFF state (= 0) of game state flags, which will be described later, an RB game flag and a BB game flag. The BB game flag further includes a red BB game flag and a blue BB game flag. Hereinafter, when simply referred to as a BB game flag, these are collectively referred to.

  If the RB game flag is ON (= 1), the determination at step S301 is satisfied, and the routine goes to step S390. If the BB game flag is ON (= 1), the determination in step S302 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S380.

  If both the RB game flag and the BB game flag are OFF (= 0), the determinations in steps S301 and S302 are not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S304.

  After executing the RT game end determination process (details will be described later) in step S304, the following steps S320, S330, S340, S350, S360 are further performed according to the winning combination symbols that are aligned on any active line. Move on to either.

  In step S320, it is determined whether BB symbols are available. When BB symbols are aligned on any active line (that is, “Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol” and “Blue 7 symbol-Blue 7 symbol-Blue 7 symbol” are aligned. If YES, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S322. At this time, a command is transmitted to the sub-board 449. This command is used to generate a blessing sound effect informing that the BB symbols have been prepared or to display a blessing message.

  In the next step S322, a BB game start process is executed. Here, as a BB game, a process for concentrating and playing a plurality of games where medals can be easily obtained is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S330, it is determined whether RB symbols are available. When RB symbols are aligned on any active line (that is, either “Blue 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol” or “Blue 7 symbol-Blue 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol” is aligned. If so, the determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S332. At this time, a command (referred to as a determination result command hereinafter) is transmitted to the sub-board 449. This command is used to generate a blessing sound effect informing that the RB symbols have been prepared or to display a blessing message.

  In the next step S332, an RB game start process is executed. Here, as an RB game, a process for concentrating and playing a plurality of games in which medals can be easily obtained according to the BB game is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S340, it is determined whether replay symbols are available. If the replay symbol is aligned on any of the active lines (that is, if either “Replay symbol-Replay symbol-Replay symbol” or “Blue 7 symbol-Replay symbol-Replay symbol” is aligned) The determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S342. At this time, a command is transmitted to the sub-board 449. This command is used to generate a sound effect informing that the replay symbols are ready or to display a message.

  In the next step S342, a replay game process is executed. In this replay game process, a MAX bet command (1 bet command if a bonus game is in progress) is temporarily stored in the RAM 1114 in order to start the next game with the same bet number as that game. Based on this command, the next game can be started as a replay.

  In step S344, the replay winning flag is set to OFF (= 0), and the process proceeds to step S398 described later.

  In step S350, it is determined whether the small role symbols are available. When a small role symbol is aligned on any active line (that is, any one of “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol”, “ramp symbol-lamp symbol-ramp symbol” and “cherry symbol-ANY-ANY”) If all of them are present), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S352.

  In the next step S352, a prescribed number of medals are paid out in accordance with the arranged small role symbols. Then, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612. Thereby, the player is notified (notified and displayed) that the prescribed number of medals corresponding to the small role has been paid out. At this time, a determination result command is transmitted to the sub-board 449. This command is used to generate a sound effect informing that the small role symbols are prepared and to display a message. is there.

  In step S354, it is determined whether the small role symbol determined in step S350 is a watermelon symbol. If it is determined that the pattern is a watermelon symbol, it is determined in the next step S355 whether or not a normal game is being played. If the normal game state flag is ON (= 1), it is determined that the normal game is being played (YES in step S355), and the LRT game start flag is set to ON (= 1) in step S356. . If it is determined in step S354 that it is not a watermelon symbol, if it is determined in step S355 that a normal game is not being played, or after the LRT game start flag is set in step S356, the corresponding small in step S358. The winning combination flag is set to OFF (= 0), and the process proceeds to step S398 described later.

  In step S355, if any of the RT game in-progress flags (LRT game in-progress flag, SBRT game in-progress flag, auxiliary RT game in-progress flag) is ON (= 1), it is determined that the base game is not in progress. . That is, even if watermelon symbols are prepared in any of the LRT game, the SBRT game, and the auxiliary RT game, the provision of the LRT game is invalidated. As a result, even if watermelon symbols are prepared in various RT games, no benefits are given to the LRT game, and only a predetermined amount (five) of medals is paid out.

  In step S360, it is determined whether SB symbols are available. When the SB symbols are aligned on any of the active lines (that is, when “watermelon symbol-lamp symbol-lamp symbol” is aligned), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S361. In step S361, it is determined whether or not the base game is being played. If the normal game state flag is ON (= 1), it is determined that the normal game is in progress (YES in step S361), and the SBRT game start flag is turned ON (= 1) in step S362. If it is determined in step S361 that the base game is not being played, or after the SBRT game start flag is set in step S362, in step S364, the SB winning flag is set to OFF (= 0) and step S398 described later is performed. Migrate to

  In step S361, if any of the RT game in-progress flags (LRT game in-progress flag, SBRT game in-progress flag, auxiliary RT game in-progress flag) is in the ON (= 1) state, it is determined that the base game is not in progress. . That is, even if the SB symbols are prepared in any of the LRT game, the SBRT game, and the auxiliary RT game, the grant of the SBRT game is invalidated. As a result, even if SB symbols are prepared in various RT games, the SBRT game is not executed in the next game, but a normal SB game (single bonus game) that does not involve RT is executed instead of this SBRT game. .

  By the way, a normal SB game is performed based on an SB game determination table (not shown). This SB game determination table is a random number value for replay in the SBRT game in the above-mentioned SBRT game determination table (see FIG. 54B). Is equivalent to what is included in the loss. That is, the SB game determination table corresponds to an SBRT game determination table in which the replay winning probability is made equal to that of the base game. Therefore, in the normal SB game, it becomes easier to win only the watermelon than in the normal game.

  By the way, if it is determined in step S360 that the SB symbols are aligned, a determination result command is transmitted to the sub-board 449, although medals cannot be paid out. However, this command does not generate a sound effect informing that the SB symbols are complete or display a message. Therefore, the player is not actively informed that the SB symbols are complete (notification, notification, teaching, suggestion, etc.).

  If none of the winning combination symbols are aligned on the active line, none of the above determinations in steps S320, S330, S340, S350, and S360 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S370. It should be noted that the outcome at this time is “losing eyes (disjoint pattern combinations)”.

  In step S370, a losing process is executed. In this losing process, when the winning flag that is ON (= 1) at this time is a winning flag other than BB and RB, the winning flag is turned OFF (= 0). At this time, a determination result command is transmitted to the sub-board 449. However, this command does not actively inform the player that the game has been lost (notification, notification, teaching, suggestion, etc.).

  Therefore, if the winning flag does not correspond to the bonus winning flag (BB winning flag or RB winning flag), “missing” is determined at this point.

  On the other hand, when the winning flag corresponds to either the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag, the corresponding winning flag is not turned OFF and is carried over after the next game. As a result, the bonus combination (BB and RB) is not missed, and the corresponding winning flag is carried over until the corresponding winning combination symbols can be aligned. Therefore, the player faces the game with a sense of security that the bonus role game privilege can be obtained without worrying about the loss of the winning role with higher profitability than the other winning role called the bonus role. be able to.

  The processing from step S304 to step S370 described above is processing executed in the case of a base game or an RT game. Next, the processing after step S380 will be described. The process here is a process executed in the case of a bonus game (BB game or RB game).

  First, in step S380, it is determined whether or not the BB game payout symbols are available. The “BB game payout combination” here is a generic name for winning combinations (in this case, watermelon, lamp (role), cherry, BG exclusive role) that have paid out medals during the BB game. Then, when the BB game payout symbols are aligned on any active line, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S382.

  In the next step S382, a predetermined number of medals are paid out in accordance with the BB game payout symbols that have been prepared (a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110). Then, the medal payout number is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612). Thereby, the player is notified (notified and displayed) that a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the BB game payout are paid out. At this time, a determination result command is transmitted to the sub-board 449. This command is used to generate a sound effect that informs that the BB game payout symbols have been prepared, or to display a message.

  It should be noted that the number of medals to be paid out when winning a lamp (comb) in the BB game of the present embodiment is the same as in the case other than the bonus game (12 in this case). The number of medals paid out when winning a watermelon in the BB game is the same as in the case of winning other than the bonus game (here, 5 cards), but only the medal is paid out without giving the privilege of the LRT game.

  Note that the number of medals to be paid out when winning a cherry in the BB game is larger than when winning in a game other than the bonus game, and is 12 here. In the present embodiment, the multiplier (specified number) for establishing the game start condition is 3 bets except for the bonus game, whereas in the bonus game, the multiplier (specified number) for establishing the game start condition is set. As a bet, the number of medals paid out when winning a cherry in the bonus game is different from that other than the bonus game. That is, according to the prescribed number, the number of medals paid out when winning a cherry is different.

By the way, as described above, the cherry symbol may be formed on two effective lines. For example, when the cherry symbols are overlapped on the lower line 623c and the right rising line 623b, the number of medals to be paid out is
[12 sheets x 2 = 24 sheets]
Should be. However, in the slot machine 1, the maximum payout number of medals in one game is set to 12. Therefore, even if the cherry symbol is established on two active lines, the number of medals to be paid out is 12 (maximum value, upper limit).

  Following step S382, after executing a BB game end determination process (details will be described later) in step S384, the process proceeds to step S398 described later.

  Next, step S390 and subsequent steps will be described. In step S390, it is determined whether or not the RB game payout symbols are available. Note that the “RB game payout” is a generic name for a winning combination (in this case, a watermelon, a lamp (role), a cherry, and a BG exclusive role) in which medals are paid out during the RB game. If the RB game payout symbols are aligned on any of the active lines, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S392.

  In the next step S392, a predetermined number of medals are paid out in accordance with the RB game payout symbols that have been prepared (a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110). Then, the medal payout number is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612). As a result, the player is notified (notified and displayed) that a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the RB game payout have been paid out. At this time, a determination result command is transmitted to the sub-board 449. This command is used to generate a sound effect informing that the RB game payout symbols have been prepared and to display a message.

  In the RB game of the present embodiment, as in the BB game described above, the number of medals paid out when winning a ramp (role) is the same as in the case other than the bonus game (here, 12). is there. The number of medals paid out when winning a watermelon is the same as in the case of winning other than the bonus game (in this case, 5 cards), but only the medal is paid without granting the privilege of the LRT game. The number of medals paid out when winning a cherry is greater than when winning other than the bonus game, and is 12 here.

  Following step S392, after executing an RB game end determination process (details will be described later) in step S394, the process proceeds to step S398 described later.

  If the determination in step S380 or step S390 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step 386, and the winning flag is turned OFF (= 0). This mainly corresponds to the case of missing a cherry. In the case of a loss, the process here is not performed and the process ends.

  After the above processing is performed, finally, RT game start processing is executed in step S398, and the determination processing is terminated. Details of the RT game start process will be described later.

[BB game start processing]
If the above-described determination in step S320 of FIG. 56 is satisfied, a BB game start process is executed. The BB game start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S401, it is determined whether the auxiliary RT game flag is ON (= 1). When this determination is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S402, the auxiliary RT game flag is set to OFF (= 0), and the process proceeds to next step S406. In step S401 and step S402, if the game is in an auxiliary RT game, the process is terminated. That is, the auxiliary RT game is ended when the BB symbols are arranged. This auxiliary RT game in-progress flag is also the above-described game state flag.

  In the next step S406, the BB game in-progress flag is set to ON (= 1), and in step S410, the cumulative payout number count during the BB game is cleared. Thereby, accumulation of the cumulative payout number is executed from the next game. Then, from the next game, the BB game is started with a multiplier of 1 bet (1 multiplied) as a specified number different from the defined number (multiple of 3) other than the bonus game. Thereby, during the BB game, the game can be advanced with a smaller number of multipliers than in the normal game or the RT game, and a large number of medals can be obtained while the number of multipliers is suppressed.

[BB game end determination process]
Next, the BB game end determination process in step S384 of FIG. 56 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S501, in response to the payout of medals in step S382 of FIG. 56 described above, the payout number of the game is added to the cumulative payout number in the BB game.

  In step S502, it is determined whether the cumulative payout number has exceeded 350. If the determination in step S502 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S504 to display the cumulative payout number in the BB game (displayed on the payout number display LED 612. The cumulative payout number is provided with a display LED or the like separately. It may be displayed on this).

  On the other hand, when the determination in step S502 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S510. In step S510, the BB game flag is set to OFF (= 0) and the process is terminated.

[RB game start processing]
If the determination in step S330 of FIG. 56 is satisfied, an RB game start process is executed. This RB game start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S601, it is determined whether an auxiliary RT game flag is ON (= 1). If this determination is satisfied, the process moves to step S602, the auxiliary RT game flag is set to OFF (= 0), and the process moves to the next step S604. In step S601 and step S602, if the game is in an auxiliary RT game, the process is ended. That is, the auxiliary RT game is ended when the RB symbols are arranged.

  If the determination in step S601 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S604. In step S604, the RB game flag is set to ON (= 1), the process proceeds to step S606, and the cumulative payout count during the RB game is cleared. Thereby, accumulation of the cumulative payout number is executed from the next game. Then, from the next game, the RB game is started with a multiplication number of 1 bet (1 multiplication) as a regulation number different from the regulation number other than the bonus game (3 multiplications). As a result, during the RB game, the game can be progressed with a smaller number of multipliers than in the normal game or the RT game, and a large number of medals can be obtained while the multiplier is suppressed.

[RB game end determination processing]
Next, the above-described RB game end determination process in step S394 in FIG. 56 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S701, in response to the payout of medals in step S392 of FIG. 34 described above, the payout number of the game is added to the cumulative payout number in the RB game.

  In step S702, it is determined whether the cumulative payout number has exceeded 120. If the determination in step S702 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S704, where the cumulative payout number in the RB game is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612, etc. Note that the cumulative payout number is provided with a display LED or the like. It may be displayed on this).

  If the determination in step S702 is satisfied, the process moves to step S706. In step S706, the RB game flag is set to OFF (= 0) and the process is terminated.

  In this example, both the BB game and the RB game are finished when the medals exceeding the specified number are paid out, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it may be ended when the number of games exceeds the specified number, or may be a combination of these as appropriate.

[RT game start processing]
The RT game start process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This RT game start process is executed in step S398 in the determination process of FIG.

  First, in step S801, one of various RT game in-progress flags (LRT game in-progress flag, SBRT game in-progress flag, and auxiliary RT game in-progress flag) is ON (= 1) (that is, the gaming state is a normal game) Whether or not). Here, when it is determined that any of the various RT game in-progress flags is ON (= 1) (YES in step S801), the RT game start process is terminated as it is because the gaming state is not a normal game.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S801 that all of the various RT game flags (LRT game flag, SBRT game flag and auxiliary RT game flag) are OFF (= 0), the gaming state is normal. It means a game. Therefore, in the next step S802, it is determined whether or not the LRT game start flag is ON (= 1). If this determination is satisfied, it means that the watermelon symbols have been prepared in the base game, so the number of LRT games is set to “50” in step S804. Then, in order to start the LRT game from the next game, the LRT game flag is set to ON (= 1) in step S806. Although not shown, at this time, the LRT game start flag is turned OFF (= 0). Thereby, the LRT game is started from the next game.

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S802 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S810 to determine whether the SBRT game start flag is ON (= 1). If this determination is satisfied, it means that the SB symbols have been prepared in the normal game, so the number of SBRT games is set to “1” in step S812. Then, in order to execute the SBRT game in the next game, the SBRT game in-progress flag is turned ON (= 1) in step S814. Although not shown, the SBRT game start flag is set to OFF (= 0) at this time. Thereby, the SBRT game is executed in the next game.

  If none of the determinations in steps S802 and S810 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S820, and it is determined whether the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag is ON (= 1). If this determination is satisfied, it means that the bonus combination (BB or RB) is won internally, but the bonus symbol (BB symbol or RB symbol) is not complete, so the auxiliary RT game is executed from the next game Therefore, in step S822, the auxiliary RT game in-progress flag is set to ON (= 1). At this time, since the prescribed number of times (RT game number) is not set for the auxiliary RT game, the auxiliary RT game is continued until the bonus symbols (BB symbol or RB symbol) are aligned.

[RT game end determination processing]
Next, the RT game end determination process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the determination process of FIG. 56 described above, when neither determination of step S301 or S302 is satisfied, this RT game end determination process is executed.

  First, in step S901, it is determined whether either the LRT game flag or the SBRT game flag is ON (= 1). If this determination is not satisfied, no processing is performed and the process ends. That is, in such a case, either the auxiliary RT game in-progress flag is ON (= 1) or the base game is in progress. That is, the auxiliary RT game is continued until the bonus symbol (BB symbol or RB symbol) is aligned without subtracting the RT game number in the following processing. In the following process (the process after step S902), the term “RT game” refers only to an LRT game and an SBRT game.

  When the determination in step S901 is satisfied, in the next step S902, the RT game number is subtracted by “1”, and the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S904, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of RT games is smaller than “0”. If the number of RT games is a value smaller than “0”, this determination is satisfied, the process moves to the next step S906, and the RT game flag (LRT game flag or SBRT game flag) is turned OFF (= 0). To do.

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S904 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S910 to determine whether the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag is ON (= 1). The case where this determination is satisfied corresponds to a case where a bonus combination (BB or RB) is won in the game.

  When the determination in step S910 is satisfied, in the next step S912, the RT game in-progress flag (LRT game in-progress flag or SBRT game in-progress flag) is turned OFF (= 0), and in the subsequent step S914, the auxiliary RT game is in progress. Set the flag to ON (= 1). Thus, when the bonus combination (BB or RB) is won during the LRT game and the SBRT game, the auxiliary RT game is started from the next game.

  Note that when the determination in step S910 is not satisfied, or after execution of step S906 or step S914, the RT game end process ends.

[Priority of each winning role in RT game]
The winning combination and the internal lottery probability of the lost game in the RT game are as described above with reference to FIG. That is, during the LRT game and the auxiliary RT game, the winning probability of replay is changed to a high level of at least about 1/200, so if you play about 2 games, about 1 of them will be replayed. It can be said that there is a very high possibility of winning. For each other winning combination, an internal lottery of each game is performed with the same winning probability as that of the base game.

  On the other hand, during the SBRT game, the winning probability of replay is changed to be slightly higher than that of the normal game, and if the game is played about 7 times, the replay rate is about 1 out of the normal game. It is the extent to be won. Also, during the SBRT game, the watermelon win probability is changed to be extremely high compared to the normal game and other RT games, so if you play about 10 games, about 1 of them will win the watermelon. Very likely to be. For each other winning combination, an internal lottery of each game is performed with the same winning probability as that of the base game.

  During each RT game, if the winning flag is replay, this is the winning combination with the highest priority. Especially in auxiliary RT games, etc., the winning flag for bonus combination (BB or RB) has already been carried over (this is also called the carry-over winning flag), but if the game is won for replay The replay winning flag is prioritized over the carry-over winning flag (for BB or RB). Therefore, in such a case, no matter how accurate the winning symbol (corresponding to BB symbol or RB symbol) corresponding to the carry-over winning flag is pressed, it cannot be aligned, and replay symbols are aligned. It becomes.

  The state in which the bonus combination winning flag is carried over in this way may be referred to as “internally established state”. In other words, in the RT game, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the bonus combination will be in an internally established state.

For each winning role in each RT game,
[Replay> Bonus (BB or RB)> Small (Watermelon, Lamp, Cherry), SB]
Is given a priority. For this reason, when the winning flag is a winning combination corresponding to the above in each RT game, the carry-over winning flag (BB or RB) is given priority over the winning flag.

  For example, when the state where the BB winning flag has already been carried over continues, when the replay is won in the game, the reel stop control for aligning the replay symbols is given the highest priority in the game. Here, as described above, the replay is not missed and the replay symbols can always be arranged in the game. Therefore, even though the BB winning flag is carried over in the game, the BB It becomes impossible to align the symbols.

  Similarly, when the lamp is won in the game, priority is given to reel stop control for aligning the BB symbols in the game. However, since the BB symbol is a winning symbol that needs to be pressed, it cannot be said that the symbol is always aligned in the game, and in this case, it can be aligned to the last. That is, when the BB symbols cannot be aligned, either the combination of lost symbols or the lamp symbols are aligned. In the slot machine 1, as already explained, since there is no loss of the lamp design even if the forward push is performed, if the BB design cannot be aligned, the ramp design will be aligned if the forward push is made. It becomes.

  For these reasons, when the bonus combination is in the state of being internally established during each RT game, the bonus symbols can be aligned only when the winning flag of the game is other than replay. Therefore, the winning symbol (BB symbol or RB symbol) that is in an internally established state is aligned during an LRT game or an auxiliary RT game in which the winning probability of replay is at least about 1/200. In order to do so, there is only one of the game won for the winning combination or the game won for a winning combination other than replay due to a lottery of about 1 / 2.00.

  In other words, during a LRT game or an auxiliary RT game, even if a bonus combination (BB or RB) is won by winning a replay with a high probability, the corresponding bonus symbol (BB symbol or RB symbol) is not aligned. It will be in the state where it was disturbed. If such a characteristic (priority during RT game) is used, if the winning probability of replay during each RT game is increased, the possibility of winning a winning role other than replay is reduced accordingly. It is possible to continue the established state for as long as possible. That is, it is possible to advance each RT game while carrying over the internal lottery flag for the bonus combination.

  It should be noted that such priority order of winning combinations may be applied to the base game.

  In this example, as an RT game, replay is a winning combination that is easier to win than a normal game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a small role (watermelon, lamp, cherry) (so-called AT). In this way, in the AT game (game period corresponding to the RT game), the possibility of becoming a small role is increased, and the number of games in which medals are paid out is increased compared to the normal game. That is, it is possible to make the difference between the amount of medals consumed by the player and the amount of medals to be paid out or to increase the number of medals. Furthermore, a combination of an RT game and an AT game may be used. In this way, if the winning combination is easy to win both the replay and the small role, it is possible to reliably increase medals in the “RT + AT game”.

[Direction processing]
The above is an example of control by the main board 409, but in the slot machine 1, control of various effect operations (effect processing) is executed by the sub board 449 as the game progresses. This proceeds in accordance with the processing procedure on the control program executed by the sub board 449 (mainly the CPU 1118) based on various commands (information command, output signal) outputted from the main board 409.

  The effect process is a game that gives visual and auditory (or tactile) stimuli to the player by executing various effects according to the game state of a normal game, bonus game, RT game, etc. Can be given. For example, display of an image by the image display body 500, generation of sound effects by the speaker 510 or the like, light emission or lighting by LED decoration or the like can be given as various effects. Such an effect can make it difficult to give a boring impression when the player continues the game for a long time.

  Various effects include effects that are normally performed (normal effects), effects that suggest a winning flag (implying effects), effects that inform the payout of medals (paid appearances), and the like. In the case of losing (when the losing flag is the establishment flag), there are effects that make it difficult to suggest that it is a losing (effect when losing), and normal effects are also included. In addition, the various effects are not necessarily performed when applicable, and a normal effect is performed in that case. That is, it can be said that the normal effect is an effect most often seen by the player, and when this normal effect is being made, the player determines that the normal game is being played. By notifying (notifying and displaying) these effects to the player, the player can enjoy the game while guessing the gaming state from the effects and predicting the winning flag. .

  Also, in accordance with the progress of the game, the player can guess the gaming state by executing the production mode corresponding to the result of the game (the result of the internal lottery, the result of the determination process, etc.) It may be possible to predict whether or not the winner has been won.

  In this slot machine 1, since the bonus game is the most advantageous privilege for the player, when winning a bonus combination (BB and RB), etc., a bonus winning effect that cannot be usually seen on the sub-board 449 ( By making flashy or rare performances, etc., the player can quickly detect the winning of the bonus role. Further, during the bonus game (BB game and RB game), the bonus game is performed on the sub-board 449 to increase the fun of the game and enhance the player's willingness to play the bonus game. At the same time, it is possible to appeal the privilege grant called the bonus game toward the surroundings.

  In addition, since the LRT game is regarded as a privilege advantageous to the player, even if the watermelon pattern is prepared by winning the watermelon, the watermelon winning effect that is not usually seen on the sub-board 449 (flashy production or rare) It is also possible to promptly detect the watermelon winning by performing a simple presentation. Furthermore, during the LRT game, the LRT game production is performed on the sub-board 449 to increase the interest of the game by enlarging the LRT game, and the player's willingness to play the LRT game is further enhanced, and the privilege of the LRT game is given. Can be appealed toward the surroundings.

  On the other hand, when the SB symbol is won and the SB symbols are arranged on the active line, an effect usually performed on the sub-board 449 (normal effect) is executed (that is, even if the SB symbols are arranged, the special effect is performed). There is no directing). In addition, the SB symbol (that is, “watermelon symbol-lamp symbol-ramp symbol”) is configured by an irregular (for example, a pattern of irregularities) symbol combinations in which it is difficult to grasp that the SB symbols are aligned. Further, even if SB is won, the medal payout and the medal payout notification are not performed. Therefore, when the SB is won and the SB symbols are on the active line, even if the player pays attention to various effects, reel appearance or medal payout, the fact that the SB has been won or the SB symbols are ready. It is difficult to detect.

  Even if the SBRT game is executed after winning the SB, an effect (normal effect) normally performed on the sub-board 449 is executed during the SBRT game (that is, a special effect even if the SB symbols are arranged) Is not done). Further, in the SBRT game, the winning combination other than the watermelon or the loser is won with the same probability as the normal game. Therefore, the player recognizes that the normal game is being played even during the SBRT game, and recognizes that the watermelon is won in the normal game even if the watermelon is won in the SBRT game.

  By the way, in this embodiment, when the watermelon symbols are prepared when the normal performance is being performed, the sub-board 449 is the watermelon as described above regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal game or the SBRT game. Winning performance. Here, even if the watermelon winning effect is performed, the LRT game is awarded from the next game only when the internal gaming state is the normal game. In other words, even if a watermelon winning effect is performed, if the internal gaming state is an SBRT game, no LRT game is awarded.

  Therefore, when the watermelon symbols are prepared when the normal performance is being performed, the sub-board 449 determines whether or not the LRT game is given for several games (for example, 1 to 2 games) as the above-described watermelon winning effect. The contents of the performance to derive the are executed. For example, in this watermelon winning effect, a character performs an effect of searching for a treasure for a few games, and an effect that a treasure is found when an LRT game is given, while a treasure is found when an LRT game is not given. A production that is not found. With such a watermelon winning effect, the player grasps that this is an opportunity to be given an advantageous privilege of an LRT game, and is also amazed at the content that leads to the presence or absence of the LRT game, and the interest is reduced. Is suppressed.

  In addition, the sub board | substrate 449 is good also as what performs the effect which does not respond | correspond to the result of a game. An effect that does not correspond to the result of the game is an effect that makes it appear as if a small role, replay, bonus role, or the like is won when the result of the internal lottery is lost. If such an effect is executed when the player performs a start operation, a stop operation, or the like, the player can constantly have a sense of expectation.

  FIG. 63 shows an example of the effect process. When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on (the power switch 112c is turned on), first, initialization processing is executed in step S1010. In addition, after one game is over, the initialization process is also executed when an operation (medal insertion, betting operation, starting operation) by a player or the like is not accepted for a certain period (for example, 5 minutes). .

  When the initialization process ends, the medal insertion command is waited for, and the opening effect process is executed until a player inserts a medal insertion or bet operation (step S1020). Here, a demonstration effect is mainly executed by the image display body 500 or the like. This demonstration effect refers to an effect for welcoming a player (attracting the player's interest) as an introductory effect of the so-called slot machine 1. This demonstration effect is continuously executed as long as the standby state for the medal insertion command continues. That is, the opening effect process is continuously executed until a player inserts a medal or a bet operation. In the following, an effect corresponding to the gaming state is also executed. As described above, for example, the normal effect is executed during the normal game and the SBRT game, and the bonus game effect is executed during the bonus game. If it is executed and the LRT game is in progress, the LRT game effect is executed. Further, when the watermelon symbols are prepared when the normal performance is being performed, the watermelon winning effect is executed for several games as described above.

  When a medal insertion or bet operation is accepted, a medal insertion command (or bet command) transmitted from the main board 409 is received. In response to this, a medal insertion effect process is executed (step S1030). Here, the image display 500, the speaker 510, the LED decoration, and the like are caused to perform an effect accompanying the medal insertion. For example, generating a sound effect when a medal is inserted or a sound effect when a bet is determined.

  When a medal insertion or a bet operation is accepted, a start flag information command standby state is entered. Then, the start flag information command transmitted from the main board 409 is received when the start lever 210 is operated by a player or the like. In response to this, a start effect process is executed (step S1040). Here, the image display body 500, the speaker 510, the LED decoration, etc. are caused to perform an effect accompanying the start operation. For example, a reel start sound or a reel rotation sound is generated, or an image related to the winning flag is displayed. When the above-mentioned SB is won, the normal effect is continuously executed without performing a special effect. This makes it difficult for the player to notice that the result of the game is SB. In addition, you may perform a lose effect.

  When the start operation is accepted, a stop information command waiting state is entered. Then, a first stop information command (corresponding to the first stop reel) and a second stop information command (first stop reel) transmitted from the main board 409 in accordance with the order of accepting the pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c by the player or the like. 2) and a third stop information command (corresponding to the third stop reel). In response to this, stop effect processing is executed (step S1050). Here, every time the stop information command is received by the image display body 500, the speaker 510, the LED decoration or the like, an effect corresponding to the winning flag and the stop information command at that time is executed. For example, a continuous presentation is performed until a third stop information command is received, a reel stop sound is generated, a lamp is turned off and turned on, and the like. When the above-mentioned SB is won, the normal effect is continuously executed without performing a special effect. This makes it difficult for the player to notice that the result of the game is SB. In addition, you may perform a lose effect.

  When a stop operation for all reels is accepted, a determination command waiting state is entered. When a determination command is transmitted from the main board 409 according to the result of the determination process described above, the determination command is received. In response to this, a payout appearance process is executed (step S1060). Here, the image display 500, the speaker 510, the LED decoration, and the like are caused to perform effects associated with paying out medals and determination results. For example, as the above-described bonus winning effect or watermelon winning effect, there are generation of a sound effect congratulating that a medal payout sound and winning symbols are prepared, lighting of a lamp, blinking, display of the number of payouts, and the like.

  Here, when the above-mentioned SB is won, the medal payout is zero, so this payout appearance is not performed in step S1060. Thereby, the occurrence of a situation in which the player grasps the fact that the player has won the SB based on the payout appearance is prevented. Even if a predetermined amount of medals (for example, one) is paid out when winning the SB, the player notices the medal payout by not paying out at the time of paying out the medal. It is possible to make it difficult to grasp that SB has been won.

  Various effects are executed by the image display body 500, the speaker 510, LED decoration, and the like, but are not limited thereto. For example, instead of the image display 500, an EL display (Electroluminescence Display) or a dot LED may be used. Furthermore, dolls imitating characters, movable models, etc., and side reels (for example, they are placed at different positions from each reel, and can be started and stopped regardless of player operations as part of the production. It is also possible to provide various effects by providing illumination such as a lamp (for example, a rotatable light represented by a rotating lamp). By adopting such a method, it is possible to sufficiently entertain the player without using a liquid crystal display or the like.

[Conditions for LRT game]
In this slot machine 1, as a privilege advantageous to the player after the bonus game, a decrease in medals is suppressed over a predetermined game period (50 times) (or medals are gradually increased), and a bonus combination is achieved. There is an LRT game that you can expect to win. For this reason, the player plays the game while expecting to receive an LRT game in addition to the bonus game in the normal game. The conditions for granting the LRT game will now be described in detail.

As described above, the LRT game is a privilege given when the watermelon symbols are aligned in the normal game, but if the normal production (normal production) is performed by the sub-board 449, the player is in the normal game. Judge. Therefore, for the player, it is understood that the LRT game is given when the watermelon symbols are aligned during the execution of the normal performance. Therefore, there are the following two patterns as main modes in which watermelon symbols are arranged during normal production.
(1) When the watermelon is won in the internal lottery of the regular game and the watermelon symbols are aligned on the active line (2) In the internal lottery of the regular game, the SB is elected and the SB symbol is aligned on the active line, the next game When the watermelon is won in the internal lottery of the SBRT game held in and the watermelon pattern is aligned on the active line

  Here, since it is the probability of winning the watermelon in the normal game, the probability that the pattern (1) is executed is about 1/100 (see FIG. 53A). Here, the watermelon symbols are always aligned on the active line when the watermelon is won without requiring the player's attention. Therefore, in the pattern (1), it is not necessary to consider the exception that the watermelon symbols are not aligned even though the watermelon is won (that is, the loss of the eyes). In other words, when a watermelon is won in a normal game, it cannot be avoided that the player has the watermelon symbols aligned with each other, and pattern (1) is always executed.

  On the other hand, the probability of winning SB in the normal game is about 1/10 (see FIG. 53A), and the probability of winning watermelon in the SBRT game is about 1/10 (see FIG. 54 ( b)), the probability that pattern (2) will be executed is about 1/100. Here, the SB symbol as well as the watermelon symbol is always on the active line when winning the SB without requiring the player's attention. For this reason, in the pattern (2), it is not necessary to consider the exception that the SB symbols are not aligned even though the SB is won (that is, the missed appearance). In other words, if you win SB in the regular game and win watermelon in the SBRT game, you cannot avoid the watermelon and SB symbols being lined up by the player. 2) is executed.

  As described above, the pattern (1) and the pattern (2) in which the watermelon symbols are aligned during the normal performance are equal to each other at approximately 1/100 although their formation processes are different. However, when the watermelon symbols are arranged according to the pattern (1), a predetermined amount of medals is paid out and the benefits of the LRT game are provided. On the other hand, when the watermelon symbols are aligned according to the pattern (2), a predetermined amount of medals are provided. Only payout is performed, and no privilege is granted for the LRT game. This is because, as described above, even when the watermelon symbols are aligned in the SBRT game as in the pattern (2), the privilege grant of the LRT game is invalidated.

  Here, as described above, even if the SB is won and the SB symbols are aligned on the active line (even if the SB symbol wins), it is difficult to detect. ) Is extremely difficult to distinguish. That is, regardless of the pattern (1) or pattern (2) during the normal performance, the player determines that the watermelon design is complete because the player has won the watermelon in the normal game. However, since the benefits of the LRT game are granted only when the watermelon symbols are aligned in pattern (1), the player may or may not be granted the LRT game even if the watermelon symbols are aligned in the normal game. Are present at approximately the same rate.

  As described above, in this slot machine 1, an SB with a small profit that a player can obtain as a winning type that is relatively easy to win is provided, and if this SB is won, a very short RT game (here, one game SBRT) is provided. Game). In this SBRT game, the winning probability for the watermelon which is the winning type to which the LRT advantageous to the player is given is set high. Therefore, the internal lottery of the normal game is performed at the same rate (about 1/100 here) as the first mode (pattern 1) in which the watermelon is won in the internal lottery of the normal game and the watermelon symbols are aligned on the active line. The second mode (Pattern 2) is that SB symbols are won on SB and the SB symbols are aligned on the active line, and watermelons are selected on the effective line in the internal lottery of the SBRT game to be performed in the next game. Occur.

  In addition, since the SB has a symbol configuration that is difficult for the player to recognize, and even if the SB is won and the SB symbols are aligned on the active line, the normal effect similar to the normal game is performed. It is difficult to detect the winning. In addition, since the SB symbols are aligned on the active line without needing to be pressed, when the SB is won, the SB symbols are aligned without the player's intention. Furthermore, SB is a winning type that is relatively easy to win, and the benefits (SBRT game) based on winning this SB are digested in a very short period (1 game), so SB symbols are frequently used in a series of games. This occurs as a reel outcome, and the player can be made to recognize the SB symbol as a natural reel outcome (for example, a normal lose eye).

  As described above, since it is difficult for the player to recognize the establishment of the SB, the second mode can be generated without the player's knowledge, and even if the watermelon symbols are arranged during the normal performance, the player It can be difficult to determine which is based on the first mode or the second mode. In addition, since the watermelon symbols are also aligned on the active line without requiring pressing, the first mode and the second mode can be generated in the same manner without any intention of the player.

  Here, during the SBRT game, even if the watermelon symbols are aligned, the LRT game benefits are invalidated. Therefore, the LRT game is granted only when the watermelon symbols are aligned in the first mode. Since the first mode and the second mode cannot be performed, the player grasps that the case where the LRT game is given and the case where the LRT game is not given exist in almost the same ratio even if the watermelon symbols are arranged in the normal game. For this reason, even when watermelon symbols are prepared at the time of executing the normal performance, the player cannot immediately determine whether or not the LRT game is given, and the expectation for the next game is increased and the interest is improved.

  Furthermore, there is a case where the LRT game is given or not given even if the watermelon symbols are arranged in the same way at the normal performance, so that an LRT game is always given when the watermelon symbols are arranged at the normal production. The frequency of watermelon symbols can be increased compared to the machine. And if the frequency of appearance of watermelon symbols increases, the frequency of raising the expectation that an LRT game will be given to the player will also increase, so there will always be expectations for the LRT game in a series of games. Reduction can be suppressed.

  In this embodiment, the probability of winning the SB in the base game is about 1/10, and the probability of winning the watermelon in the SBRT game is about 1/10. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability of winning an SB in a normal game may be about 1/5, and the probability of winning a watermelon in an SBRT game may be about 1/20. The smaller the probability of winning a watermelon in an SBRT game ( For example, if the probability of winning a watermelon in the SBRT game is lower than the probability of winning the SB in the normal game), the effect of the present invention can be enjoyed more remarkably. This is because the player is less likely to be aware of the relationship between the SB symbol and the watermelon symbol.

  For example, if the probability of winning a watermelon in the SBRT game is higher than the probability of winning an SB in the normal game, the watermelon design will be easier to win in the next game where the SB symbol wins. There is a possibility of becoming aware that it is easy to win a watermelon role in the next game in which a certain “watermelon symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed. Moreover, even if the watermelon symbol wins in the next game in which the SB symbol wins, the privilege grant of the LRT game is invalidated. Therefore, if the SB symbol is displayed in the game before winning the watermelon role, the LRT game privilege is not given, and if the SB symbol is not displayed in the game before winning the watermelon role, the LRT game privilege is not given. There is a risk that it will be determined that it will be given, and there is a risk that the significance of the SB symbol as a symbol combination that is difficult for the player to grasp will be lost.

  In this regard, by reducing the probability of winning a watermelon in the SBRT game, it is determined to the player that the benefits of the LRT game will not be granted if the SB symbol is displayed in the game before winning the watermelon role. The risk of being reduced is reduced. The probability of winning a watermelon in the normal game and the probability of winning the SB in the normal game and winning the watermelon in the SBRT game are preferably substantially the same, so the watermelon is won in the SBRT game. Decreasing the probability inevitably increases the probability of winning the SB in the normal game. Therefore, it is preferable to reduce the probability of winning a watermelon in the SBRT game, and it is preferable that the probability of winning a watermelon in the SBRT game is lower than the probability of winning the SB in the normal game.

  By the way, as a conventional gaming machine, when a plurality of winning combinations having symbol structures that are very similar to each other are provided and one symbol corresponding to one winning combination (for example, replay symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol) is prepared, an RT game is obtained. It is known that the RT game is not given when other symbols (for example, replay symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol) corresponding to the other winning combination are arranged. According to this, it is difficult to determine which winning combination has been won at a glance at the reel appearance, and even if the symbols corresponding to which winning combination are available, the player is expected to be given an RT game. A feeling can be given.

  However, in such conventional gaming machines, even if one symbol and the other symbol are very similar, the winning combination corresponding to each symbol is a different winning category, so the winning category is inevitably increased. There was a problem that various controls were complicated. Furthermore, even if one symbol is very similar to another symbol, an experienced player can discriminate the symbol corresponding to any winning combination by paying attention to the reel score. However, there is a problem that the interest of the RT game can be detected and the interest is lowered.

  In this regard, in the present slot machine 1, whether or not an LRT game is given can be changed when a watermelon that is one winning type is won. In other words, there is a case where the LRT game is given or not given even though the winning combination symbol (here, the watermelon symbol) composed of the same symbol combination is derived as a result of the game. Can do. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide different winning types depending on whether or not the LRT game is given as in the conventional case, and various controls can be simplified to reduce the processing burden. When a watermelon is won, watermelon symbols composed of exactly the same symbol combinations are arranged as reels regardless of whether or not an LRT game is given, so it differs depending on whether or not an LRT game is given as before. There is no need to prepare a plurality of symbols, and the degree of freedom of reel arrangement can be increased. Furthermore, even if the same watermelon design is complete, the case where the LRT game is given or not given can be generated, so that even if a skilled player gazes at the reel, the LRT game is given. Whether or not it is possible cannot be determined until the next game, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

  In addition, the following technical thought can be grasped | ascertained from the gaming machine of this embodiment mentioned above. The following technical ideas are provided alone or in appropriate combination.

[Technology 1]
The gaming machine described in Technical Thought 1 is
A symbol display means for rotating a plurality of symbol rows;
Start operation means for starting rotation display of the plurality of symbol rows;
Based on the operation of the start operation means, a role lottery means for performing a lottery game related to establishment of a winning combination,
Rotation stop control means for controlling the stop of the rotation display based on the result of the lottery game by the role lottery means,
The winning combination includes a plurality of general roles and privilege roles,
Based on the combination of the stopped symbols when the plurality of symbol rows are displayed in a stopped state, the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the plurality of general roles, the one lottery game by the combination lottery means As a result, a profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit;
Based on the fact that the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination, a profit game in which the expectation that the predetermined profit is given as a result of the one lottery game is increased over a predetermined period is provided. A game machine comprising profit game granting means,
The winning combination further includes an invalid combination that can invalidate the grant of the profit game even if the bonus combination is won in the lottery game,
Based on the fact that the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the invalid combination, while increasing the winning probability for the privilege combination, and even if the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination, A gaming machine, further comprising invalidation creation means for creating an invalidation period during which the granting of the profit game is invalidated for only one game or several games.

  The gaming machine described in the above technical idea includes a symbol display means (symbol variation display device 300) on which a plurality of symbol rows are displayed in rotation, and a start operation means (start lever 210) for starting rotation display of the plurality of symbol rows. , A role lottery means for performing a lottery game based on the operation of the start operation means (a process on the control program executed in S3 by the main control board 409), and a control for stopping the rotation display based on the result of the lottery game Rotation stop control means (process on the control program executed in S5 by the main control board 409).

  In the lottery game, as an internal lottery process for establishing a winning combination, for example, a medal or a pachinko ball as a game medium is inserted for each game, and any one of a plurality of winning combinations and losers is selected. An internal lottery is performed to select the role. In this gaming machine, at least a plurality of general combinations and bonus combinations are included as winning combinations. Note that the game medium includes electronic data generally referred to as credit.

  In this embodiment, the bell combination, cherry combination, replay combination, and bonus exclusive combination correspond to a plurality of general combinations of the above technical idea. However, the bonus exclusive combination is a winning combination in which a predetermined profit (game medium) is given only during the bonus game. Moreover, the watermelon role corresponds to the privilege role of the above technical idea. However, the bonus combination is not excluded as the bonus combination, and the bonus combination may be included in the bonus combination.

  Further, for example, even if the internal lottery is won, the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c of the present embodiment are stopped in a predetermined order, or the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are stopped at a predetermined timing. In a gaming machine that wins only when it is operated, a loser role is not necessarily required.

  In addition, the gaming machine grants a profit game and a profit granting means (a process on the control program executed in S6 and S7 by the main control board 409) for giving a predetermined profit as a result of one lottery game. Profit game giving means (processing on the control program executed in S6 and S7 by the main control board 409). The “predetermined profit” includes the number of game media to be paid out according to the winning combination, the right to play the next game without inserting the game media (so-called replay), and the like. Further, the “profit game” is a privilege game in which a sense of expectation that a predetermined profit is given as a result of one lottery game is increased over a predetermined period. In other words, a special game is a game in which a sense of expectation in which a predetermined profit is given as a result of one lottery game is increased over a predetermined period. For example, as a profit game, a privilege game (bonus game) that increases the probability of winning a general role until a predetermined condition is satisfied, or a bonus game (LRT) that increases the probability of winning a re-game role until a predetermined condition is satisfied Game), or a bonus game (a so-called AT game) for deriving a winning combination or a winning operation symbol stop operation procedure until a predetermined condition is established.

  When a bonus game is awarded as a profit game, the probability of winning a bonus exclusive role may be increased. This bonus exclusive role often has a winning probability of zero in a normal game that is not a profit game, but the above-mentioned “probability of winning a general role” increases the probability of winning as in the bonus exclusive role. It is also included when it is changed from a predetermined probability to

  Under such a configuration, when a game medium is inserted and a player performs a starting operation, rotation display of a plurality of symbol sequences starts. Then, when a stop operation of a plurality of symbol sequences displayed in rotation is accepted, a plurality of symbol sequences are stopped, and when all the plurality of symbol sequences are stopped, a combination of symbols attached to each symbol sequence is The result of the lottery game can be derived to a predetermined display unit. The reason that “can be derived” is that even if a lottery game is won, for example, if the selection fails, the result of the lottery game is not necessarily derived on the display unit.

  When the combination of the stop symbols is a symbol combination corresponding to any one of the plurality of general roles, it is determined that the one combination has been won, and the type of the one combination determined to have won the winning combination The game value corresponding to is awarded as a prize by the profit granting means as a single game result. The “game value” includes, for example, a game medium necessary for playing a game, a right of re-game in which a next game can be played without inserting the game medium, and the like. Further, when the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination, the above-described profit game is awarded as a privilege by the profit game giving means.

  In this embodiment, a watermelon role is illustrated as a privilege role, and when the stop symbol combination is a watermelon symbol (specifically, a symbol combination of “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol”), a profit granting unit As a result, 5 medals are paid out in the game, and an LRT game as a profit game can be awarded until 50 games are played from the next game by the profit game giving means. In this LRT game, the probability of winning a re-gamer is significantly higher than in a normal game. Therefore, without reducing the number of medals owned by the player (or gradually increasing the number of medals owned by the player) Can be advanced.

  Furthermore, if the winning combination of this gaming machine is originally (if it is during a normal game), a bonus combination is won in a lottery game (the combination of stop symbols is a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination) When the profit game is granted, an invalid combination (here, an SB combination) that can invalidate the provision of the profit game even if the bonus combination is won is included. When the invalid combination is won in the internal lottery and the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the invalid combination, the invalidation period is limited to one game or a few games by the invalidation creation means (here, SBRT game) is created. In this invalidation period, the winning probability for the privilege combination (watermelon role) is increased, and even if the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination, the provision of the profit game is invalidated (that is, Profit game is not granted).

  In the present embodiment, the SB combination is illustrated as an invalid combination, and when the stop symbol combination is an SB symbol (specifically, a symbol combination of “watermelon symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol”), a profit granting unit Thus, the medal is not paid out in the game (in other words, 0 is paid out), and the SBRT game is executed in the next game by the invalidation creating means. In this SBRT game, the winning probability for the re-playing role is slightly higher than that of the normal game but is indistinguishable from the player, while the winning probability for the watermelon role is significantly higher than that of the normal game (for example, The probability of winning a watermelon role is 10 times higher than that of regular games). Therefore, in the SBRT game, it becomes easier to win the role of watermelon than in the normal game, but when the watermelon symbols are prepared in this SBRT game, 5 medals are paid out but the LRT game is executed. (I.e., the LRT game grant is invalidated).

  As described above, in this gaming machine, when the symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination is stopped and displayed, a profit game advantageous to the player is awarded. However, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination is stopped and displayed in the invalidation period given based on the winning of the invalid combination, the provision of the profit game is invalidated. That is, the activation period in which the profit game is given based on the fact that the symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination is stopped and displayed, and the grant of the profit game even though the symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination is stopped and displayed. An invalidation period to be invalidated is created. Furthermore, in this invalidation period, since the probability of winning a bonus combination is higher than in the activation period, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed even though it is limited to a short period of time such as one game or several games. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the monotony of the game.

  Note that if the invalidation period is prolonged, there is a risk that the interest will decrease. Therefore, while the invalidation period is limited to a short period of time such as one game or several games, the frequency of being stopped and displayed with the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is not lowered even in this short invalidation period. The probability of winning a bonus combination during the invalidation period was increased.

  Thus, when a symbol combination corresponding to a privilege combination is stopped and displayed, a profit game is not always granted, but a symbol combination corresponding to a privilege combination is created by creating an activation period and an invalidation period. It is possible to increase the frequency of stop display at. Thereby, when a profit game is given when it is stopped and displayed with the symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination, it is possible to increase the chance of making the player feel angry and to suppress monotonization of the game.

[Technology 2]
The gaming machine described in Technical Thought 2 is
In the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1,
Effect display means for displaying a predetermined effect;
An effect display control means for controlling the display of the effect display means according to the result of the lottery game by the role lottery means,
The effect display control means includes:
Based on the fact that the bonus combination is won in the lottery game by the role lottery means, an appealing effect is made to appeal to the player that the profit-giving game may be granted,
When the invalidation period is created, while performing an effect that it is difficult to grasp that the invalidation period is created,
The rotation stop control means includes
If you win the invalid role in the lottery game,
In order to make it difficult for a player to recognize that the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the invalid combination, at least one symbol is a combination of the stop symbols by the plurality of symbol sequences as the symbol combination corresponding to the invalid combination. The gaming machine is characterized by performing control related to the stop of the rotation display so as to be stopped and displayed in a combination of symbols different from other symbols.

  The gaming machine described in the technical idea further includes an effect display means (image display body 500) for displaying a predetermined effect, and an effect display control means (effect control board 510) for controlling the display of the effect display means. I have. The effect display control means controls the display of various images and videos in the effect display means, but displays at least an image according to the result of the lottery game by the role lottery means, thereby giving the result of the lottery game to the player. Can be derived.

  Then, the effect display control means performs an appeal effect that appeals to the player that there is a possibility that a profit game is awarded based on the fact that the winning combination is established in the lottery game by the role lottery means. The appeal effect performed based on the fact that the bonus combination is won in the lottery game by the role lottery means is won by the bonus game in the lottery game by the role lottery means, and the symbol sequence is still rotated. In addition, it is an effect of appealing that the bonus combination is won and an effect of appealing that the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed, or any one of the effects. This “appealing effect” is exemplified by a bonus combination winning effect (watermelon winning effect) having an effect content different from the normal effect that is most standardly performed in this gaming machine and the execution frequency being suppressed.

  On the other hand, when the invalidation period is created, the production display control means performs a normal production that is difficult to grasp that the invalidation period is created. The normal performance performed “when the invalidation period is created” is won when the invalid character is won (or when the symbol combination corresponding to the invalid character is stopped), or when the invalid character is won (or A mode of performing an effect that does not let the player notice that the combination of symbols corresponding to the invalid character is stopped), and the invalidation period is given during the invalidation period based on winning the invalid character It is both aspects of the aspect which performs the production | presentation which does not notice a player about this, or any one aspect. The “noticeable effect” is exemplified by a normal effect (normal effect) that is most standardized in the gaming machine.

  When a winning combination is won in the lottery game, a plurality of symbol combinations corresponding to the invalid combination are determined so that it is difficult for the player to grasp that the stop symbol combination is a combination corresponding to the invalid combination. The rotation stop control means controls the stop of the rotation display so that at least one of the stop symbol combinations by the symbol row is stopped and displayed by a combination of symbols different from the other symbols. In other words, when the symbol combination corresponding to the invalid combination is stopped and displayed, the stop control is performed with a stop symbol combination in which all the symbol combinations of a plurality of symbol sequences do not become the same symbol combination (so-called “nothing”). (That is, the symbol combination corresponding to the invalid combination is not a so-called doublet). In the present embodiment, the SB symbol as the stop symbol combination corresponding to the invalid SB symbol is a symbol combination that is not a doublet of “watermelon symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol”.

  With this configuration, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the invalid combination is stopped and displayed, the player will get an impression that it will be lost at first glance. It is difficult to do. Further, when the invalidation period is created, an effect that is difficult to grasp that the invalidation period is created is displayed on the effect display means, so the player refers to the effect displayed on the effect display means. Even so, it is difficult to know that the winning combination is won from the symbol combination. Furthermore, even if an invalidation period is given, that fact is not derived, and it is difficult for the player to grasp whether the period is controlled to be the validation period or the invalidation period.

  On the other hand, based on the fact that the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination, the player makes a special role in order to appeal to the player that there is a possibility that a profit game may be given. It is possible to reliably grasp that the display is stopped with the corresponding symbol combination. In other words, since the appeal effect is performed when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed, the player is expected to receive a profit game when the appeal effect is executed. It can be given and the decline of interest can be suppressed.

[Technology 3]
The gaming machine described in Technical Thought 3 is
In the gaming machine described in Technical Thought 2,
The effect display control means includes:
Whether or not it is the activation period so as to make it appear as if a lottery of whether or not to grant the profit game based on the fact that the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination Regardless, the game machine is characterized in that an effect that the profit game may be given is performed based on the combination of the stopped symbols being a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination.

  The gaming machine described in the above technical idea is awarded a profit game based on the fact that the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus combination regardless of whether it is an activation period or an invalidation period. An effect that there is a possibility is performed by the effect display control means. Thereby, internally, it is determined whether or not the profit game is given depending on whether the symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination is stopped and displayed during the activation period or the invalidation period. However, externally (that is, to the player), it is shown as if a lottery process for whether or not to give a profit game is being performed when the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed. It becomes possible.

  For example, when a profit game is awarded (that is, when an effective period is a stop combination displayed with a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus combination), a result advantageous to the player is derived as the end of the effect. On the other hand, when the profit game is not given (that is, when the invalid combination period is displayed in the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination during the invalidation period), a result disadvantageous to the player is derived as the end of the effect. A lottery production. By performing such a lottery effect, it is possible to more strongly appeal that there is a possibility that a profit game is given to the player, and it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the profit game Become.

  Furthermore, when a prize effect is performed when a bonus combination is won in a lottery game by a role lottery means and the symbol sequence is still displayed in rotation, the player is angry at the result derived from the appeal effect. In other words, power is also applied to the operation of the start operation means at the time of the appeal presentation, and a decrease in interest is suppressed.

  In addition, although this invention is described in said preferable embodiment, this invention is not restrict | limited only to it. Various embodiments are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

  For example, the gaming machine described in the present embodiment is one form of the slot machine 1, but is not limited to this. In addition, there is a type of revolving game machine using a game ball or the like, which is also suitable as an embodiment. In a revolving type game machine using a game ball or the like, a specified number of game balls are collected and played as one unit of game value (for example, 5 game balls are handled as equivalent to one medal). Is.

It is a disassembled perspective view of a slot machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which omitted the door-shaped front member. It is a perspective view of a slot machine. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the slot machine which shows the state which abbreviate | omitted the door-shaped front member. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a Z1 part in FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion Z1 in FIG. 4 showing a state in which the connector holder is moved. It is a cross-sectional view of the slot machine showing a state in which the door-shaped front member is omitted. FIG. 8A is an enlarged view of a portion Z2 in FIG. 7, and FIG. 8B is an enlarged view of a portion Z2 in FIG. It is an enlarged view which shows the principal part of Fig.8 (a). It is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the slot machine showing the back plate side. It is a disassembled perspective view of a case member. It is the perspective view which looked at the case member from back. (A), (b) is a perspective view of the principal part of a case member explaining the temporarily fixed state of a connector holder. It is a disassembled perspective view of a wiring relay member. It is the front view which abbreviate | omitted the cover body of the wiring relay member. It is a disassembled perspective view of a connector holder. It is a disassembled perspective view of a connector holder. It is a perspective view of the stopper which stops a case member. It is a perspective view of the stopper which shows another form. It is sectional drawing of the principal part which shows the guide structure of a case member. It is sectional drawing of the principal part which shows the guide structure of a case member. It is a fragmentary perspective view of the symbol variation display apparatus which shows the other form of a handle. It is a perspective view of the principal part which shows the relationship between a case member and the stopper of the outer main body side. It is sectional drawing of the principal part which shows the relationship between a wiring window and the reel of a design variation display apparatus. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the upper part of the slot machine. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a lower half portion of the slot machine with the medal releasing device omitted. FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 26. It is the rear view which looked at the heat radiation opening from the back side of the slot machine. It is a partial cross-section partial front view of the slot machine showing the power supply device. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked up at the power supply device from the bottom. It is a principal part sectional drawing of the side plate of an outer main part, and a power supply device which shows another form. It is a schematic sectional drawing of the illuminating device which shows another form. It is a perspective view of the door-shaped front member which disassembles and shows a transparent plate and a light emitting unit. It is a perspective view of the door-shaped front member which decomposes | disassembles and shows a transparent plate. FIG. 34 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 33A-A of the door-shaped front member equipped with a transparent plate. It is a disassembled / assembled perspective view of a hinge metal fitting. It is a diagram which shows the chain | linkage of a hinge metal fitting. It is a cross-sectional top view of the principal part which shows a door-shaped front member. It is a cross-sectional top view of the principal part which shows the door-shaped front member in the middle of opening. It is the perspective view seen from the back side which shows the upper half part of a door-shaped front member. It is the cross-sectional perspective view which cut | disconnected the coupling tool to the vertical direction. It is a principal part crossing top view of the door-shaped front member which shows the example of another hinge metal fitting. It is a cross-sectional plan view of the principal part which shows the middle of opening of the door-shaped front member of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the image display body and the frame member in the model unit. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the door-shaped front member, connecting a connector. FIG. 3 is a development view in which a symbol array of a reel band is developed in a plane. It is an enlarged view of a symbol display window part. It is the schematic which shows roughly the structure of the various mechanism elements with which the slot machine is equipped, an electronic device, an operation member, etc. It is a correspondence table | surface which shows the combination aspect of the symbol corresponding to each winning combination, and its game privilege. It is a payout table showing a combination mode of symbols corresponding to each winning combination directed to a player and a gaming privilege thereof. It is a flowchart which shows the basic 1 game processing procedure in the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a starting process. It is a winning value determination table (1) of the extracted random number value. It is a winning value determination table (2) of an extracted random number value. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a reel stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a BB game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a BB game completion | finish determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a RB game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of RB game completion | finish determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of RT game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of RT game completion | finish determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an effect process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 50 Model unit 80 Connection tool 90 Front opening / closing member 100 Outer main body 105 Partition plate 200 Door-shaped front member 202 Operation part 400 Case member 409 Main board 510 Production control board 700 Connection tool

Claims (3)

A symbol display means for rotating a plurality of symbol rows;
Start operation means for starting rotation display of the plurality of symbol rows;
Based on the operation of the start operation means, a role lottery means for performing a lottery game related to establishment of a winning combination,
A rotation stop control means for controlling the rotation display to stop based on a result of the lottery game by the role lottery means;
Effect control means for controlling the predetermined effect to be performed based on the result of the lottery game by the role lottery means;
With
The winning combination includes a plurality of general roles and privilege roles,
Based on the combination of the stopped symbols when the plurality of symbol rows are displayed in a stopped state, the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the plurality of general roles, the one lottery game by the combination lottery means As a result, a profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit;
Based on the fact that the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination, a profit game in which the expectation that the predetermined profit is given as a result of the one lottery game is increased over a predetermined period is provided. Profit game granting means;
A gaming machine comprising
The winning combination further includes an invalid combination that can invalidate the grant of the profit game even if the bonus combination is won in the lottery game,
Based on the fact that the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the invalid combination, while increasing the winning probability for the privilege combination, and even if the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the privilege combination, Invalidation creation means for creating an invalidation period during which the grant of the profit game is invalidated only for one game or several games ,
The production control means includes
Means for presenting the player with an indication that there is a possibility that the profit game may be awarded based on the fact that the bonus combination is won in the lottery game by the role lottery means; and
When the invalidation period is created, it has means for producing an effect that makes it difficult to grasp that the invalidation period is created,
The rotation stop control means includes
If you win the invalid role in the lottery game,
In order to make it difficult for a player to recognize that the stop symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the invalid combination, at least one symbol is a combination of the stop symbols by the plurality of symbol sequences as the symbol combination corresponding to the invalid combination. A gaming machine comprising means for controlling the stop of the rotation display so that the stop display is performed with a combination of symbols different from other symbols . The role lottery means
The lottery game is performed based on a random number acquired based on the operation of the start operation means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The symbol display means is for rotating and displaying three symbol rows.
The gaming machine according to claim 2.