JP5272233B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables a player to fully enjoy the fun of a game property. <P>SOLUTION: As the drawing result of internal drawing, at least two special privileges are provided. The game machine is provided with an additional privilege imparting means for imparting an additional privilege for which opportunities to impart a prescribed game privilege in addition to the special privilege are increased over the specified number of games to one of the two special privileges. Then, the game machine is further provided with an imparting privilege change means for imparting the one special privilege instead of the other special privilege when the one special privilege is selected as the drawing result of the internal drawing in an additional privilege preferentially imparting state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine or the like.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a revolving type gaming machine represented by a slot machine, a large number of medals are awarded by a bonus game (big bonus game (abbreviated as BB, hereinafter the same)), a regular bonus game (abbreviated as RB, the same applies hereinafter), etc. The player can enjoy the best part of the game in addition to the game in addition to BB, RB, etc. in recent years due to assist time (AT), challenge time (CT), replay time (RT), etc. There has also been known a gaming machine that allows a player to expect a large number of medals (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-33521 A (page 10, FIG. 7)

  In addition, recently, a gaming machine using AT or RT is also known in order to allow a player to increase medals as much as possible before winning BB or RB, or to play a game without reducing so much. It is coming.

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, if BB, RB, etc. are acquired during AT or RT, the AT or RT ends. In particular, if the game is completed several times (for example, about 1 or 2 games), even if it becomes AT or RT, it ends without fully enjoying the fun, and the player can play with the game machine. The problem is that the game cannot be fully enjoyed.

  Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine that can fully enjoy the fun of AT and RT game characteristics.

  The technique of the present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems.

(Solution 1)
The solution 1 includes a movable display body provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a symbol variation display device including a plurality of the movable display bodies, and a symbol on the symbol band attached to the movable display body. As a predetermined number of symbol groups, there is a symbol display unit that can be displayed at a predetermined location in the symbol variation display device, and the variation of the plurality of movable display bodies is started by the input of game value and the player's starting operation. In the gaming machine that displays the result of one game on the symbol variation display device when a stop operation of all the movable display bodies is accepted, among a plurality of gaming benefits determined in advance for each game An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for selecting any of the game benefits from, and a display mode determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined display mode for giving the game bonus is displayed on the symbol display unit. The display When it is determined that the predetermined display mode is displayed by the state determination unit, a game privilege grant unit that grants the game privilege, an grant opportunity increase unit that increases a game value grant opportunity over a plurality of games, As the plurality of game bonuses, at least two special bonuses that increase the game value grant opportunity by the grant opportunity increasing means are included, and only one of the two special bonuses is added to the special privilege. In an additional privilege granting state in which the additional privilege is granted by the additional privilege granting unit, the additional privilege granting unit that grants an additional privilege that increases a given game privilege granting opportunity over a specific number of games, When the other special benefit is selected as the lottery result of the lottery, the predetermined game privilege is displayed before the specific number of games is over. An additional privilege priority granting state continuation unit that continues the additional privilege priority granting state that is given with priority over the other special privilege, and the internal lottery unit is also in the additional privilege priority granting state. It has a lottery target determination means for executing the internal lottery with all game bonuses including the special privilege different from the bonus as a lottery target, and in the additional privilege priority granting state, When the special privilege is selected, the gaming machine is further provided with a grant privilege substitution means for granting the one special privilege in place of the other special privilege.

  According to the solution 1, the gaming machine of the present invention has a movable display body provided with a plurality of types of symbols and a symbol variation display device including a plurality of the movable display bodies. The symbol variation display device is provided with a symbol display unit at a predetermined location in the device. In the symbol display unit, the symbols of the movable display bodies (the symbols attached to the symbol band) are used as a symbol group corresponding to a predetermined number. It is possible to display. Note that the symbol display unit is provided on the front side of the gaming machine main body so that the player can play the game directly facing the gaming machine.

  Then, according to the game value input and the subsequent start operation (operation of the start operation means by the player, etc.), the plurality of movable display bodies are rotated to change the symbol variation display device, and thereafter the stop operation (game) The rotation of the movable display body is stopped according to the operation of the stop operation means by the person or the like to stop the fluctuation of the symbol fluctuation display device. When the fluctuation of the symbol fluctuation display device is stopped (that is, when the rotation of all the movable display bodies is stopped), a predetermined number of symbol groups are displayed on the symbol display unit. Aspect) is the result of one game.

  By allowing a plurality of movable display bodies to accept a stop operation individually (for example, the above-described stop operation means is provided for each movable display body, that is, the stop operation means is composed of a plurality of stop operation sections. The player can perform an operation for stopping the rotation of each movable display body at an arbitrary timing. If this stop operation means is provided adjacent to (or adjacent to) the start operation means, the player can smoothly start and stop the fluctuation of the symbol fluctuation display device as a series of operations. In other words, after the start operation is performed, the stop operation is sequentially performed from the stop operation means (one of the plurality of stop operation units) arranged closest to the start operation means, so that all the stop operations from the start operation are performed. The player only needs to perform the minimum necessary operations until the game is finished. Therefore, even when the player enjoys the game for a long time, it is possible to continue the game while minimizing fatigue.

  The symbol means a picture, a symbol, a mark, a decorative character, or the like that allows the player to visually identify each individual. These symbols can be used as marks when the player plays a game with the gaming machine of the present invention (a guideline when the movable display body is stopped). The symbols include a symbol (role symbol) for forming a predetermined display mode (described later), a lost symbol (symbol that does not correspond to any symbol symbol), and the like. A predetermined number of these symbols are arranged on the symbol band at predetermined intervals (thus forming a symbol string), and this symbol band is attached to the movable display.

  In the symbol display section, it is possible to visually recognize a symbol group that is changing while the movable display body is rotating, or a predetermined number of symbol groups that are stopped when the movable display body is stopped. And when all the movable display bodies will be in a stop state finally, the symbol group which consists of the symbols which stopped in the symbol display part with the movable display bodies will be formed. The mode consisting of the symbol group displayed on the symbol display section is the final symbol stop mode (display mode).

  As for the progress of the game, an internal lottery is performed for each game, and one of the predetermined results (game benefits) is selected. This internal lottery is triggered by the player's starting operation. “Internal” here means that the lottery is not known to the player and the lottery is performed where the player cannot perceive. This is performed by a control device (control board) that controls the operation. As an internal lottery method performed by the internal lottery means, random numbers are generated within a predetermined numerical range (within a range from the minimum random number value to the maximum random number value), and one random number is generated for each game from among them. When one is acquired, the lottery result is judged by comparing the value of one acquired random number with a predetermined winning value.

  In the internal lottery, a plurality of types of lottery results (game benefits) and display modes corresponding to the respective lottery results are determined in advance. Each of these game benefits is assigned a random value within the predetermined range as a winning value for each type. The winning value has a range (numerical value range) for each gaming privilege, and if the acquired random number value is within the range of any winning value, the gaming privilege corresponding to the winning value is obtained as a lottery result. It is judged that it was selected.

  In this game privilege, a predetermined number of game values are not given, or game value is not given in the game, and a new game value needs to be input to the next game (game to be played next to the game). There are things that allow the game to be executed without permission (referred to as a re-execution privilege). In addition, so-called “losing” can be included in a plurality of types of gaming benefits. This is because it can be said that “losing” has a gaming privilege of giving “don't give anything”.

  A plurality of game benefits may be assigned to one winning value. When the random value acquired in the internal lottery becomes the winning value, it is determined that any of a plurality of (for example, two) game bonuses has been selected as the lottery result (the A bonus, B benefits, the same shall apply hereinafter). As a result, if only one game privilege (for example, A privilege) is selected as a lottery result in one internal lottery (the winning value at this time is referred to as a single winning value), the A privilege and the B privilege Any of these may be selected as a lottery result (the winning value at this time is referred to as a shared winning value). Therefore, even if the display mode in the symbol display section corresponds to the A privilege as a result of the game, the player may be able to select the B privilege (or expectation) at the same time. You can have it. These can be paraphrased as “the winning value includes a single winning value that allows only one gaming privilege and a shared winning value that allows a plurality of gaming privileges”.

  When all the movable display bodies stop when the stop operation is accepted, a display mode as a result of the game is displayed on the symbol display unit. Then, it is determined whether the display mode at this time matches (matches) a predetermined display mode determined in advance. This predetermined display mode is a combination of the above-described role symbols. Note that the predetermined display mode may be limited to a specific location in the symbol display unit, and only when the role symbol is displayed at the location may be the predetermined display mode. The “specific location” here refers to a location (location) selected from a location (location) where a predetermined number of symbol groups can be displayed in the symbol display unit. .

  And if it determines with the predetermined display mode being displayed, the corresponding game privilege (lottery result of an internal lottery) will be provided. The lottery result of the internal lottery performed in one game is maintained at least in the game. If there is a game whose result is discarded (that is, if the game privilege is not given without being in a predetermined display mode in the game, the corresponding game privilege is discarded) Some games will be carried over to other games.

  Some game benefits continue to be in a state where game values are easily given over a plurality of games (special benefits). That is, in this plurality of games, there is a high possibility that a game value is given continuously (or concentrated). Note that the state in which a game value is easily assigned refers to a state in which it is easy to select a game privilege that provides a game value as a result of an internal lottery as long as the game is concerned. For example, increasing the winning probability (winning ratio) in the internal lottery of the gaming privilege. Therefore, it is possible to give a large amount of game value as compared to the game privilege only for the game (the game privilege is given and ended in the game).

  In addition, the special privilege is “continue to give (or increase the rate of grant) any one of the game privileges that give a game value only to the game” over a plurality of games, or “the game value only to the game. In other words, some of the gaming benefits for granting a game are given over a plurality of games. By providing such a special privilege, the greatest concern for the player is how many special privileges can be obtained (acquired) in proceeding with the game. That is, the special privilege is the one that the player can enjoy the most interesting game characteristics.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the special privilege is provided with at least two special privileges. Among these, one special privilege (hereinafter referred to as the first special privilege) is given the predetermined game privilege after the specific privilege (first special privilege) is granted over a specific number of games. Additional benefits will be granted. The “predetermined game privilege” here is a game privilege different from the first special privilege and the other special privilege (this is referred to as the second special privilege, hereinafter the same).

  And, the additional privilege is “continue to give (or increase the rate of grant) any one of the game privileges limited to the game” over a specific number of games, or “ It can be said to be “given over a certain number of games”. The “game bonus for the game only” may include a game that does not accompany the game value. Moreover, it is good also as a re-execution privilege instead of the game privilege only for the said game.

  The additional privilege is a mode in which a large amount of game value can be acquired over a specific number of games according to the first special privilege and the second special privilege, or a re-execution privilege can be easily given over a specific number of games. It is possible to make it possible to reduce the consumption of the game value owned by the person.

  Further, no additional privilege is given to the second special privilege. That is, when the first special privilege and the second special privilege can obtain the same level of game value, the first special privilege is a gaming privilege that has a higher degree of advantage for the player than the second special privilege. It will be. Therefore, in this case, the first special privilege is more easily welcomed by the player than the second special privilege.

  As described above, since the degree of advantage of the special privilege itself can be increased by giving the additional privilege, for example, the first special privilege is compared with the second special privilege with respect to the game value provided. It may be a small number. That is, the total number of game values that can be acquired by the player is large, but the second special privilege without additional benefits, and the first special privilege with a small number of game values that can be acquired compared to the second special privilege but with additional benefits. Each special benefit can be characterized. Therefore, it is possible to make the “first special privilege with additional privilege” and the “second special privilege” easy to welcome to the player to the same extent.

  As described above, in the progress of the game, the game is divided into at least three periods: a period during which a special privilege is granted, a period during which an additional privilege is granted, and a period that is none of them. Of these, the “gameless period” is particularly unlikely to increase game value grant opportunities or increase the number of given game privilege grant opportunities, so players often consume game value. Become. In other words, as long as the “non-period” continues, it is almost impossible to continue to increase the game value, and even to acquire a large amount. In addition, this “non-period” may be called a normal game state, a normal game, or the like. On the other hand, the “period during which a special privilege is granted” is referred to as a special gaming state (or special game), and the “period during which an additional privilege is granted” is referred to as an additional privilege grant state (or advantageous game). There is also. In the following, these designations are used as necessary.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the advantageous game, the internal lottery is executed as a lottery object for the internal lottery for all of the plurality of gaming benefits. In other words, it further includes a configuration of “all game benefits are subject to lottery in the additional privilege granting state”.

For example, when the first special privilege is selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery in the advantageous game, when the display mode corresponding to the first special privilege (hereinafter referred to as the first special privilege display) is displayed, the advantageous game Ends and the special game begins. After that, a new advantageous game will start. That means
[Advantageous game-> Special game-> Advantageous game]
As the game progresses, a player can acquire a larger amount of game value throughout this period.

Further, when the second special privilege is selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery in the advantageous game, a display mode corresponding to the second special privilege (hereinafter referred to as second special privilege display) is displayed. The advantageous game ends and the special game begins. After that, the normal game starts. That means
[Advantageous game-> special game-> normal game]
The game will progress in this way. In this case, when the special game ends, the advantageous game ends (returns to the normal game). Therefore, in the advantageous game, the fact that the second special privilege is selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery is not very happy for the player.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, when the second special privilege is selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery in the advantageous game, the above-described predetermined gaming privilege (an opportunity to be granted as an additional privilege) rather than the grant of the second special privilege. In the following, priority is given to the provision of a predetermined game privilege when added. In other words, it is avoided as much as possible to end the advantageous game halfway through the provision of the second special privilege. That is, the state giving priority to the addition of the additional privilege (additional privilege priority granting state) is continued. In the following, the additional privilege priority granting state is referred to as a priority advantageous game.

  In order to continue the preferential priority advantageous game (additional privilege priority grant state) as described above, it is necessary to avoid the second special privilege display. That is, the gaming machine of the present invention further includes “priority display means for displaying a display mode corresponding to a predetermined game privilege at the time of addition (predetermined display at the time of addition, the same applies hereinafter) over the second special privilege display”. As such priority display means, it is possible to display the second special privilege display by increasing the winning probability (winning ratio) so that a predetermined game privilege is selected as an internal lottery result in almost every game in advantageous games. Can be prevented from being displayed.

  Furthermore, if it is impossible for the player to display the second special privilege unless the player intentionally stops each movable display body, the advantageous game is reached to the end (reach a specific number of games). The possibility of being able to do it is even higher. For this purpose, for example, if only one predetermined symbol (second special privilege role symbol) constituting the second special privilege display is arranged on the symbol band of any movable display body, the player can move each movable symbol. Since it cannot be displayed in the symbol display section unless the stop operation is performed aiming at the second special privilege role symbol while the display body is rotating, it is easy to play the advantageous game to the end.

  And in the priority advantageous game (additional privilege priority grant state) in which the grant of the second special privilege is avoided, all the game privileges except the second special privilege are subject to the lottery of the internal lottery (the lottery target determination) means). Accordingly, in the preferential advantageous game, the first special privilege may be selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery.

Further, when the first special benefit is selected as the internal lottery result in the preferential advantageous game, the second special privilege that has been avoided so far is replaced with the first special privilege. In other words, the gaming privilege that can be granted when the preferential priority game ends is replaced (replaced or replaced) from the second special privilege to the first special privilege. Therefore,
[Advantageous game (priority advantage game) → Special game (by 2nd special benefit) → Normal game]
Not the game progress
[Special game (by first special privilege) → Advantageous game]
The game will progress.

  In this way, since the advantageous game can be continued to the end as much as possible, the player can expect the possibility that the first special privilege will be selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery. That is, the possibility that the advantageous game is repeatedly performed (also referred to as a loop) increases. This is the same even if it is a priority advantageous game. Therefore, the player can fully enjoy the fun of the game in the advantageous game (including the priority advantageous game).

(Solution 2)
The solving means 2 is the gaming machine according to the solving means 1, wherein the giving opportunity increasing means is configured such that the total number of gaming values given by the other special privilege is the gaming value given by the one special privilege. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the opportunity for giving game value is increased over a plurality of games as much as at least the same as the total number.

  According to Solution 2, in the gaming machine described in Solution 1, the total number of game values given by one special privilege (first special privilege) and the other special privilege (second special privilege) is compared. , The total number of game values given by at least the same level or the second special privilege is increased. It is desirable that the total number of game values given by the second special privilege be at most about twice the total number of game values given by the first special privilege. In this way, even if the second special privilege is granted after the advantageous game ends (that is, when the advantageous game does not loop), the player can increase the total number of game values that can be acquired. The player can be suppressed from being extremely disappointed at the end of the advantageous game or significantly reducing the interest. Therefore, the player can enjoy the fun of the game even when the advantageous game is over.

(Solution 3)
The solution means 3 is the gaming machine according to the solution means 1 or 2, wherein when the one special privilege is selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery in the additional privilege grant state, the specific number of games are The lottery target determination means further includes a highest priority additional privilege grant state continuation means for continuing the highest priority additional privilege grant state to give the predetermined game privilege with priority over the one special privilege until the end. The gaming machine characterized in that the internal lottery is performed for all the gaming privileges except for the two special privileges in the top priority additional privilege granting state.

  According to the solution means 3, in the gaming machine described in the solution means 1 or 2, when one special privilege (first special privilege) is selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery in the advantageous game, the first special privilege The above-mentioned provision of the predetermined game privilege is given priority over the above-mentioned provision. In other words, it is avoided as much as possible to end the advantageous game halfway through the provision of the first special privilege. That is, the state giving priority to the provision of the additional privilege (the highest priority additional privilege grant state) is continued. In the following, the state of giving the highest priority additional privilege is referred to as a top priority advantageous game.

  In order to continue the advantageous game with the highest priority (the highest priority additional privilege granting state) as described above, it is possible to avoid the first special privilege display (the display mode corresponding to the first special privilege). Necessary. That is, the gaming machine of the present invention further includes “a highest priority display means for displaying a predetermined display at the time of addition (a display mode corresponding to a predetermined gaming privilege at the time of addition) in preference to the first special privilege display”. As such top-priority display means, the first special privilege is obtained by increasing the winning probability (winning ratio) so that a predetermined game privilege is selected as an internal lottery result in almost every game in an advantageous game. It is possible to avoid the display from being displayed.

  Furthermore, if it is impossible for the player to display the first special privilege unless the player intentionally stops each movable display, the advantageous game is reached to the end (reach a specific number of games). The possibility of being able to do it is even higher. To this end, for example, if only one predetermined symbol (first special privilege combination symbol) constituting the first special privilege display is arranged on the symbol band of any movable display body, each movable When performing the stop operation of the rotation of the display body, the player needs to perform the stop operation aiming so that the first special privilege combination symbol is displayed in the symbol display section. Therefore, the player avoids the act of ending the advantageous game halfway (performing the stop operation aiming at the first special privilege role symbol) as much as possible, so the advantageous game is played to the end. It becomes easy.

  And in the top priority advantageous game (the highest priority additional privilege grant state) in which the grant of the first special privilege is avoided, all the game privileges except the special privilege (the first special privilege and the second special privilege) are internally drawn. (The lottery target determining means). Therefore, in the top priority advantageous game, there is no possibility that the first special privilege and the second special privilege are newly selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery.

From these things, when a game progresses as an advantageous game in the highest priority,
[Advantageous game (priority game during top priority) → Special game (by first special privilege) → Advantageous game]
After the advantageous game is over, the advantageous game is again played (looped) again with the special game in between.

  In this way, the advantageous game is started again from the advantageous game through the special game, so that the player can have an opportunity to acquire a larger amount of game value. Accordingly, since the player proceeds with the game while expecting a loop of the advantageous game, the player's interest can be enhanced especially as the end of the advantageous game approaches.

(Solution 4)
The solving means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 3, wherein the additional privilege giving means gives an opportunity to give a general game value granting privilege to give a game value only to the game as the predetermined gaming privilege A gaming machine characterized in that the game machine is increased over the specified number of games.

  According to the solution means 4, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 3, in the additional privilege grant state, a game privilege (general game value grant privilege) limited to the game is likely to be given (easy to be given). State). Note that the state in which the general game value grant privilege is easily granted refers to a state in which the privilege is easily selected as a lottery result of the internal lottery. For example, increasing the winning probability (winning ratio) in the internal lottery of the benefit.

  In this way, the game value is more likely to be given in the advantageous game than in the normal game, and the player can increase the game value in a limited number of advantageous games. It becomes. Further, a plurality of general game value grant privileges may be provided according to the number of game values to be given (number of coins, medals, etc., number of game balls). In such a case, the variation of the game privilege selected as an additional privilege can be increased.

(Solution 5)
The solving means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 3, wherein the additional privilege granting means sets the number of times the game to be used for the next game without multiplying the predetermined gaming benefit as a game value. It is a gaming machine characterized in that an opportunity for giving a re-game privilege to be carried over is increased over the specific number of games.

  According to the solution means 5, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 3, in the additional privilege granting state, a re-game privilege (corresponding to the re-execution privilege in the above-mentioned solution means 1 or the like) is likely to be given. (It will be easy to be granted). In addition, the state where a replay privilege is easily given refers to a state where it is easy to select a replay privilege as a lottery result of an internal lottery in the game. For example, increasing the winning probability (winning ratio) in the internal lottery of the benefit (replay privilege).

  When the re-game privilege is given, it is not necessary to newly add a game value in the next game (the game next to the game). That is, in the next game, the player can play the game without using the game value (without reducing the game value possessed). When the opportunity for such re-playing benefits is increased, the player can proceed with the game without significantly reducing the gaming value. That is, in the advantageous game, the amount of game value consumption (the amount of game value consumed by the player as a multiplier) can be suppressed compared to the normal game.

(Solution 6)
The solving means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 3, wherein the additional privilege giving means is a general game value granting privilege that gives a game value only to the game as the predetermined gaming privilege and The gaming machine is characterized in that the number of times of the game is carried over to the next game without multiplying the game value, and the opportunity of giving both is increased over the specific number of games.

  According to the solving means 6, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 3, in the additional privilege granting state, the gaming privilege (general game value granting privilege) and the re-playing privilege (the solving means 1 described above) only for the game. Etc., which corresponds to a re-execution privilege) is likely to be given (becomes easy to be given). In addition, the state where the game privilege is easily given refers to a state where the privilege is easily selected as a lottery result of the internal lottery. For example, increasing the winning probability (winning ratio) in the internal lottery of the benefit.

  In this way, in the advantageous game, the possibility that the game value is given is higher than that in the normal game, and in addition, the replay (the game can be performed without the need to newly add the game value in the next game of the game). Therefore, in a specific number of games with a limited number of advantageous games, the player can increase the game value without reducing the game value. In other words, it is possible to obtain a considerable number of game values with only the advantageous game, and the advantageous game can be made more attractive to the player.

(Solution 7)
The solution means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 6, wherein a display means for displaying a plurality of effect modes accompanying the progress of the game toward the outside of the game machine, and a predetermined effect by the display means And an effect mode display executing means for executing a display of the mode, wherein the effect mode display executing means ends the additional privilege granting state, and when the one special privilege is granted, the grant privilege substitution means The gaming machine is characterized by executing a promotion effect that suggests that the one special privilege and the other special privilege have been replaced.

  According to the solution means 7, the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 6 is provided with a display means for displaying a plurality of effect modes accompanying the progress of the game toward the outside of the game machine. This allows the player to visually enjoy the game on the gaming machine sufficiently. Examples of the display means include a liquid crystal display, an EL display (Electroluminescence Display), a dot LED, and a lamp. Examples of a plurality of performance modes include those that suggest a gaming privilege selected as a lottery result in the game, and those that perform a continuous performance (or an effect with continuous meaning) over a plurality of games. is there. These effects are displayed on the display means as the game progresses. That is, the player can advance the game with reference to the effect mode displayed at this time. In addition, by executing these various presentation modes from time to time, the player is less likely to get bored with the game (particularly the production), and is more likely to continue to play the game.

  In addition, when the advantageous game ends and immediately after that (the next game after the advantageous game ends), the first special privilege is given (that is, the first special privilege is selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery during the advantageous game). If it is issued), the promotion effect is executed by the display means. This promotion effect is an effect mode of content that suggests that “substitution from the second special privilege to the first special privilege” (hereinafter simply referred to as “substitution”) has been performed by the grant privilege substitution means. . Therefore, when this promotion effect is executed, both the case where the “replacement” is actually performed and the case where the “replacement” is not performed are included.

  By executing the promotion effect in this way, it is possible to give a strong impression that the player has been “changed”, that is, has been promoted from the second special privilege to the first special privilege. In addition, even if the “replacement” is not performed, it can be seen that the “replacement” has been performed, so that it is possible to give the player an impression that the player has gained. As a result, at the end of the advantageous game, only one special privilege is granted at the maximum, but two special privileges are obtained by internal lottery during one advantageous game by performing promotion effect. This is because the player will know that it has been selected. Therefore, even if there is no “replacement”, the player looks as if there was “replacement”, so two special benefits will be given by an internal lottery during a limited number of games. Satisfaction (or sense of accomplishment) that the player has been selected can be given to the player.

  In order to make this promotion effect more effective, it is desirable that the player cannot distinguish between the advantageous game and the priority advantageous game. In this way, when the special game (by the first special privilege) is started after the advantageous game ends, it is possible to give the player an impression that the “replacement” has been performed. Furthermore, once the advantageous game is over, the advantageous game is started again (the advantageous game loops around the special game), so that the player can fully enjoy the fun of the game. be able to.

(Solution 8)
The solving means 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 7, wherein the giving opportunity increasing means has a ratio of the total number of gaming values to be given to the total number of gaming values thrown in during a predetermined period. A gaming machine characterized by increasing a chance of giving game value compared to a low normal gaming state and increasing a ratio of the total number of game values given to the total number of game values thrown in in a predetermined period. is there.

  According to the solving means 8, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 7, a state in which the ratio of the total number of game values given is higher than that in the normal gaming state (normal game) (special gaming state, In the special game, the player can advance the game while increasing the game value.

  The normal gaming state means that the game progresses in a state where the ratio of the total number of gaming values given to the total number of gaming values input in an arbitrary predetermined period (period of playing a predetermined number of games) is low. A game state to be controlled. That is, since the total number of game values given is smaller than the total number of game values input as a multiplier for each game in a given period, the player consumes the game value (owns it) It is a gaming state that reduces the gaming value. In such a game state, the player cannot expect to increase the game value, and if the game is continued, the game value owned by the player is gradually reduced (consumed). It will be.

  On the other hand, in the special gaming state, the progress of the game is controlled in a state in which the ratio of the total number of gaming values given to the total number of gaming values input in an arbitrary predetermined period is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Refers to the game state. That is, a gaming state in which the player increases the game value because the total number of game values given is larger than the total number of game values that are input as a multiplier for each game in a given period. It is. In such a gaming state, the player can increase the gaming value in a large amount.

  In the special game, for example, if the game value is given in a short period of time (a few games such as a few to a dozen times), the player can obtain a large amount of game value in a short period of time. It becomes possible to acquire. Alternatively, it may be a mode in which a large amount of game value is acquired over a long period (a long period of several tens to several hundred times or the number of games over a long period of time). In any of these aspects, in the special game, the player can advance the game while increasing the game value, and the player is most interested in how many special benefits can be obtained. It becomes.

(Solution 9)
Solving means 9 includes a multiplier determining means for determining a multiplier of a game value for each game in the gaming machine according to any one of solving means 1 to 8, and a multiplier determined by said multiplier determining means. A start operation accepting means for accepting a player's start operation in a state where the player has started, a stop operation accepting means for individually accepting an operation for stopping the rotation of the movable display body, and when the start operation is accepted, When the stop operation is accepted by starting rotation, the display device further comprises a movable display body drive means for stopping the movable display bodies in the order of acceptance of the stop operation, wherein the movable display body drive means is the lottery of the internal lottery It is a gaming machine characterized in that stop control of the movable display body capable of deriving a predetermined display mode based on a result is performed.

  According to the solving means 9, as the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 8, there is a swivel type gaming machine represented by a slot machine. In other words, it can be said that the present invention is suitable for a rotating game machine. In a spinning-type gaming machine such as a slot machine, if a player performs a start operation with a game value (medals, coins, game balls, etc.) required to play a single game, Unless a stop operation is performed by the user, the movable display body (called a reel or a drum in a slot machine or the like) continues to rotate. In addition, when stop operation is not received even if predetermined time passes, you may stop rotation of a movable display body according to having passed predetermined time.

  Then, when a stop operation by the player is accepted, the rotation of the movable display bodies described above is stopped in the order of acceptance, and when all the movable display bodies are in a stopped state, the display mode (symbol of the symbols) is displayed. Based on the combination mode), a specified number of game values are given or a re-game privilege is given as needed. In this way, the player proceeds with the game in the slot machine while repeating a series of operations of rotating and stopping the movable display after multiplying the game value.

  Moreover, about the stop control of a movable display body, control based on the lottery result of internal lottery is performed. In other words, it is possible to display a predetermined display mode corresponding to the gaming privilege selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery on the symbol display unit in the game (it is allowed to be a predetermined display mode in the game) It can be said that it was done). Thereby, it becomes impossible to display the display mode which is not permitted in the game on the symbol display unit.

(Solution 10)
The solving means 10 includes a symbol variation display device having a plurality of movable display bodies having a ring-shaped symbol array including a plurality of types of symbols on the surface, and a predetermined number of symbols on the symbol belt attached to the movable display bodies. A symbol display unit which can be displayed at a predetermined location in the symbol variation display device as a symbol group of minutes, a multiplier determining means for determining a multiplier of a game value for each game, and the multiplier determination A start operation accepting means for accepting a player's start operation in a state where the multiplier is determined by the means, a stop operation accepting means for individually accepting an operation for stopping the rotation of the movable display body, and for each game in advance. Whether or not an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for selecting any one of the gaming privileges from a plurality of determined gaming privileges, and a predetermined display mode that triggers the granting of the gaming privileges are displayed on the symbol display unit. Or When the display operation determining means for determining and the start operation are received, the movable display body starts rotating, and when the stop operation is received, a predetermined display mode based on the lottery result of the internal lottery is derived. If it is determined that the predetermined display mode is displayed by the movable display unit driving unit that stops the movable display unit in the order of acceptance of the stop operation and the display mode determination unit, the gaming privilege A game privilege granting means for granting a game value, an opportunity opportunity increasing means for increasing a game value grant opportunity over a plurality of games, and a game value grant opportunity by the grant opportunity increasing means as the plurality of game benefits 2 There are at least two special benefits, and only one of the two special benefits has a specific number of opportunities for granting a predetermined gaming privilege in addition to the special privilege In the additional privilege granting state in which the additional privilege is granted by the additional privilege granting unit and the additional privilege granting unit that grants the additional privilege increased over the game, the other of the special benefits as the lottery result of the internal lottery If the special privilege is selected, the additional privilege priority is granted to continue the additional privilege priority granting state in which the predetermined gaming privilege is given priority over the other special privilege until the specific number of games is over. A state continuation means, and the internal lottery means has a lottery object determination means for performing the internal lottery with all game benefits except the other special privilege in the additional privilege priority granting state, When the one special privilege is selected as the result of the internal lottery in the additional privilege priority state, the one special privilege is changed to the other special privilege. A gaming machine characterized in that it is further provided with a granting privilege substitution means for giving instead.

  According to the solution 10, as the gaming machine described in the present invention, a spinning-type gaming machine represented by a slot machine is preferable. In other words, it can be said that the present invention is suitable for a rotating game machine. In a spinning-type gaming machine such as a slot machine, if a player performs a start operation with a game value (medals, coins, game balls, etc.) required to play a single game, Unless a stop operation is performed by the user, the movable display body (called a reel or a drum in a slot machine or the like) continues to rotate. In addition, when stop operation is not received even if predetermined time passes, you may stop rotation of a movable display body according to having passed predetermined time.

  Then, when a stop operation by the player is accepted, the rotation of the movable display bodies described above is stopped in the order of acceptance, and when all the movable display bodies are in a stopped state, the display mode (symbol of the symbols) is displayed. Based on the combination mode), a specified number of game values are given or a re-game privilege is given as needed. In this way, the player proceeds with the game in the slot machine while repeating a series of operations of rotating and stopping the movable display after multiplying the game value.

  Moreover, about the stop control of a movable display body, control based on the lottery result of internal lottery is performed. In other words, it is possible to display a predetermined display mode corresponding to the gaming privilege selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery on the symbol display unit in the game (it is allowed to be a predetermined display mode in the game) It can be said that it was done). Thereby, it becomes impossible to display the display mode which is not permitted in the game on the symbol display unit.

  By allowing a plurality of movable display bodies to accept a stop operation individually (for example, the above-described stop operation means is provided for each movable display body, that is, the stop operation means is composed of a plurality of stop operation sections. The player can perform an operation for stopping the rotation of each movable display body at an arbitrary timing. If this stop operation means is provided adjacent to (or adjacent to) the start operation means, the player can smoothly start and stop the fluctuation of the symbol fluctuation display device as a series of operations. In other words, after the start operation is performed, the stop operation is sequentially performed from the stop operation means (one of the plurality of stop operation units) arranged closest to the start operation means, so that all the stop operations from the start operation are performed. The player only needs to perform the minimum necessary operations until the game is finished. Therefore, even when the player enjoys the game for a long time, it is possible to continue the game while minimizing fatigue.

  The symbol means a picture, a symbol, a mark, a decorative character, or the like that allows the player to visually identify each individual. These symbols can be used as marks when the player plays a game with the gaming machine of the present invention (a guideline when the movable display body is stopped). The symbols include a symbol (role symbol) for forming a predetermined display mode (described later), a lost symbol (symbol that does not correspond to any symbol symbol), and the like. A predetermined number of these symbols are arranged on the symbol band at predetermined intervals (thus forming a symbol string), and this symbol band is attached to the movable display.

  In the symbol display section, it is possible to visually recognize a symbol group that is changing while the movable display body is rotating, or a predetermined number of symbol groups that are stopped when the movable display body is stopped. And when all the movable display bodies will be in a stop state finally, the symbol group which consists of the symbols which stopped in the symbol display part with the movable display bodies will be formed. The mode consisting of the symbol group displayed on the symbol display section is the final symbol stop mode (display mode).

  As for the progress of the game, an internal lottery is performed for each game, and one of the predetermined results (game benefits) is selected. This internal lottery is triggered by the player's starting operation. “Internal” here means that the lottery is not known to the player and the lottery is performed where the player cannot perceive. This is performed by a control device (control board) that controls the operation. As an internal lottery method performed by the internal lottery means, random numbers are generated within a predetermined numerical range (within a range from the minimum random number value to the maximum random number value), and one random number is generated for each game from among them. When one is acquired, the lottery result is judged by comparing the value of one acquired random number with a predetermined winning value.

  In the internal lottery, a plurality of types of lottery results (game benefits) and display modes corresponding to the respective lottery results are determined in advance. Each of these game benefits is assigned a random value within the predetermined range as a winning value for each type. The winning value has a range (numerical value range) for each gaming privilege, and if the acquired random number value is within the range of any winning value, the gaming privilege corresponding to the winning value is obtained as a lottery result. It is judged that it was selected.

  In this game privilege, a predetermined number of game values are not given, or game value is not given in the game, and a new game value needs to be input to the next game (game to be played next to the game). There are things that allow the game to be executed without permission (referred to as a re-execution privilege). In addition, so-called “losing” can be included in a plurality of types of gaming benefits. This is because it can be said that “losing” has a gaming privilege of giving “don't give anything”.

  A plurality of game benefits may be assigned to one winning value. When the random value acquired in the internal lottery becomes the winning value, it is determined that any of a plurality of (for example, two) game bonuses has been selected as the lottery result (the A bonus, B benefits, the same shall apply hereinafter). As a result, if only one game privilege (for example, A privilege) is selected as a lottery result in one internal lottery (the winning value at this time is referred to as a single winning value), the A privilege and the B privilege Any of these may be selected as a lottery result (the winning value at this time is referred to as a shared winning value). Therefore, even if the display mode in the symbol display section corresponds to the A privilege as a result of the game, the player may be able to select the B privilege (or expectation) at the same time. You can have it. These can be paraphrased as “the winning value includes a single winning value that allows only one gaming privilege and a shared winning value that allows a plurality of gaming privileges”.

  When all the movable display bodies stop when the stop operation is accepted, a display mode as a result of the game is displayed on the symbol display unit. Then, it is determined whether the display mode at this time matches (matches) a predetermined display mode determined in advance. This predetermined display mode is a combination of the above-described role symbols. Note that the predetermined display mode may be limited to a specific location in the symbol display unit, and only when the role symbol is displayed at the location may be the predetermined display mode. The “specific location” here refers to a location (location) selected from a location (location) where a predetermined number of symbol groups can be displayed in the symbol display unit. .

  And if it determines with the predetermined display mode being displayed, the corresponding game privilege (lottery result of an internal lottery) will be provided. The lottery result of the internal lottery performed in one game is maintained at least in the game. If there is a game whose result is discarded (that is, if the game privilege is not given without being in a predetermined display mode in the game, the corresponding game privilege is discarded) Some games will be carried over to other games.

  Some game benefits continue to be in a state where game values are easily given over a plurality of games (special benefits). That is, in this plurality of games, there is a high possibility that a game value is given continuously (or concentrated). Note that the state in which a game value is easily assigned refers to a state in which it is easy to select a game privilege that provides a game value as a result of an internal lottery as long as the game is concerned. For example, increasing the winning probability (winning ratio) in the internal lottery of the gaming privilege. Therefore, it is possible to give a large amount of game value as compared to the game privilege only for the game (the game privilege is given and ended in the game).

  In addition, the special privilege is “continue to give (or increase the rate of grant) any one of the game privileges that give a game value only to the game” over a plurality of games, or “the game value only to the game. In other words, some of the gaming benefits for granting a game are given over a plurality of games. By providing such a special privilege, the greatest concern for the player is how many special privileges can be obtained (acquired) in proceeding with the game. That is, the special privilege is the one that the player can enjoy the most interesting game characteristics.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the special privilege is provided with at least two special privileges. Among these, one special privilege (hereinafter referred to as the first special privilege) is given the predetermined game privilege after the specific privilege (first special privilege) is granted over a specific number of games. Additional benefits will be granted. The “predetermined game privilege” here is a game privilege different from the first special privilege and the other special privilege (this is referred to as the second special privilege, hereinafter the same).

  And, the additional privilege is “continue to give (or increase the rate of grant) any one of the game privileges limited to the game” over a specific number of games, or “ It can be said to be “given over a certain number of games”. The “game bonus for the game only” may include a game that does not accompany the game value. Moreover, it is good also as a re-execution privilege instead of the game privilege only for the said game.

  The additional privilege is a mode in which a large amount of game value can be acquired over a specific number of games according to the first special privilege and the second special privilege, or a re-execution privilege can be easily given over a specific number of games. It is possible to make it possible to reduce the consumption of the game value owned by the person.

  Further, no additional privilege is given to the second special privilege. That is, when the first special privilege and the second special privilege can obtain the same level of game value, the first special privilege is a gaming privilege that has a higher degree of advantage for the player than the second special privilege. It will be. Therefore, in this case, the first special privilege is more easily welcomed by the player than the second special privilege.

  As described above, since the degree of advantage of the special privilege itself can be increased by giving the additional privilege, for example, the first special privilege is compared with the second special privilege with respect to the game value provided. It may be a small number. That is, the total number of game values that can be acquired by the player is large, but the second special privilege without additional benefits, and the first special privilege with a small number of game values that can be acquired compared to the second special privilege but with additional benefits. Each special benefit can be characterized. Therefore, it is possible to make the “first special privilege with additional privilege” and the “second special privilege” easy to welcome to the player to the same extent.

  As described above, in the progress of the game, the game is divided into at least three periods: a period during which a special privilege is granted, a period during which an additional privilege is granted, and a period that is none of them. Of these, the “gameless period” is particularly unlikely to increase game value grant opportunities or increase the number of given game privilege grant opportunities, so players often consume game value. Become. In other words, as long as the “non-period” continues, it is almost impossible to continue to increase the game value, and even to acquire a large amount. In addition, this “non-period” may be called a normal game state, a normal game, or the like. On the other hand, the “period during which a special privilege is granted” is referred to as a special gaming state (or special game), and the “period during which an additional privilege is granted” is referred to as an additional privilege grant state (or advantageous game). There is also. In the following, these designations are used as necessary.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the advantageous game, the internal lottery is executed as a lottery object for the internal lottery for all of the plurality of gaming benefits. In other words, it further includes a configuration of “all game benefits are subject to lottery in the additional privilege granting state”.

For example, when the first special privilege is selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery in the advantageous game, when the display mode corresponding to the first special privilege (hereinafter referred to as the first special privilege display) is displayed, the advantageous game Ends and the special game begins. After that, a new advantageous game will start. That means
[Advantageous game-> Special game-> Advantageous game]
As the game progresses, a player can acquire a larger amount of game value throughout this period.

Further, when the second special privilege is selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery in the advantageous game, a display mode corresponding to the second special privilege (hereinafter referred to as second special privilege display) is displayed. The advantageous game ends and the special game begins. After that, the normal game starts. That means
[Advantageous game-> special game-> normal game]
The game will progress in this way. In this case, when the special game ends, the advantageous game ends (returns to the normal game). Therefore, in the advantageous game, the fact that the second special privilege is selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery is not very happy for the player.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, when the second special privilege is selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery in the advantageous game, the above-described predetermined gaming privilege (an opportunity to be granted as an additional privilege) rather than the grant of the second special privilege. In the following, priority is given to the provision of a predetermined game privilege when added. In other words, it is avoided as much as possible to end the advantageous game halfway through the provision of the second special privilege. That is, the state giving priority to the addition of the additional privilege (additional privilege priority granting state) is continued. In the following, the additional privilege priority granting state is referred to as a priority advantageous game.

  In order to continue the preferential priority advantageous game (additional privilege priority grant state) as described above, it is necessary to avoid the second special privilege display. That is, the gaming machine of the present invention further includes “priority display means for displaying a display mode corresponding to a predetermined game privilege at the time of addition (predetermined display at the time of addition, the same applies hereinafter) over the second special privilege display”. As such priority display means, it is possible to display the second special privilege display by increasing the winning probability (winning ratio) so that a predetermined game privilege is selected as an internal lottery result in almost every game in advantageous games. Can be prevented from being displayed.

  Furthermore, if it is impossible for the player to display the second special privilege unless the player intentionally stops each movable display body, the advantageous game is reached to the end (reach a specific number of games). The possibility of being able to do it is even higher. For this purpose, for example, if only one predetermined symbol (second special privilege role symbol) constituting the second special privilege display is arranged on the symbol band of any movable display body, the player can move each movable symbol. Since it cannot be displayed in the symbol display section unless the stop operation is performed aiming at the second special privilege role symbol while the display body is rotating, it is easy to play the advantageous game to the end.

  And in the priority advantageous game (additional privilege priority grant state) in which the grant of the second special privilege is avoided, all the game privileges except the second special privilege are subject to the lottery of the internal lottery (the lottery target determination) means). Accordingly, in the preferential advantageous game, the first special privilege may be selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery.

Further, when the first special benefit is selected as the internal lottery result in the preferential advantageous game, the second special privilege that has been avoided so far is replaced with the first special privilege. In other words, the gaming privilege that can be granted when the preferential priority game ends is replaced (replaced or replaced) from the second special privilege to the first special privilege. Therefore,
[Advantageous game (priority advantage game) → Special game (by 2nd special benefit) → Normal game]
Not the game progress
[Special game (by first special privilege) → Advantageous game]
The game will progress.

  In this way, since the advantageous game can be continued to the end as much as possible, the player can expect the possibility that the first special privilege will be selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery. That is, the possibility that the advantageous game is repeatedly performed (also referred to as a loop) increases. This is the same even if it is a priority advantageous game. Therefore, the player can fully enjoy the fun of the game in the advantageous game (including the priority advantageous game).

  According to the present invention, the player can fully enjoy the fun of AT and RT game characteristics.

  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, FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the connector holder, and FIG. FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a stopper showing another embodiment, FIGS. 19 and 20 are cross-sectional views of the main part showing the guide structure of the case member, and FIG. 21 shows another embodiment of the handle. 22 is a partial perspective view of the symbol variation display device shown in FIG. 22, FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a main portion showing the relationship between the case member and the stopper on the outer body side, and FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the relationship between the wiring window and the reel of the symbol variation display device. It is sectional drawing of a part.

  A slot machine 1 according to the present invention includes a box-shaped outer main body 100 having an open front surface, a door-shaped front member 200 that is pivotally attached to the front surface of the outer main body 100 in a side-opening door shape, and a plurality of symbols. It has a symbol variation display device 300 that is varied by a driving means, a case member 400 that is detachably attached to the outer main body 100 and has an opening 401 on the front surface, and an image display body 500 that displays an arbitrary image.

[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.

[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.

  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.

  The medal discharge device 110 is a device main body 110a having a driving means (for example, a hopper motor 110f) mounted with a medal storage hopper 110b, and a medal discharge port 110c is provided in front of the device main body 110a. The medals in the hopper 110b are 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.

  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. It is attached (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

[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, a one-insert button 205 for instructing insertion (withdrawal) of only one medal stored as data in a memory of a main board 409, which will be 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 button for returning a medal packed in a medal selector 207 described later to the medal tray 201. 208, a storage release switch 209 for inputting a storage release command (release command by settlement) of medals stored as data in the memory of the main board 409, a start lever 210 for operating the symbol variation display device 300, Three reels for stopping each reel 301a, 301b, 301c of the symbol variation display device 300 Stop 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 known one that switches the flow path by turning on and off a built-in solenoid 207a (not shown). In addition, when the gaming state is such that the insertion of medals exceeding the prescribed number is rejected, the flow path is set on 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.

  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 214 for games in which a transparent plate is fitted. The display 500 and the symbol variation display device 300 can be seen side by side. 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 a 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. 21, 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 stoppers 315, 315 are provided at both ends. The use state in which the finger can be hooked, such as a structure in which the band-shaped handle 311 is inserted and the center is pulled up to change to the use state in which the finger can be hooked from the uncovered non-use state in 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, the sub board 449) is also mounted in the wiring work space 408.

  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. As described above, the case member 400 is guided straight into 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. 20, a rail member 116 having a convex shape is laid on the partition plate 105 or integrally formed with press, and on the other hand, flanges 415, 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, 17, and 22. 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, 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. 18 and is 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. 22, the stopper 117 pivotally attached to the fixture 118 of the top plate 103 is located 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 height of the empty space 417. In addition, wiring recesses 419 and 419 are formed outside the rear plate 405 and on both sides of the wiring window 411 so as to extend to 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 can be put in another state as a lower limit.

[Image display]
The image display 500 is, for example, a panel-type unit capable of displaying an image, which includes at least a liquid crystal display (or may be a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like). A hinge fitting 420 is attached to a reinforcing member 407 provided on the side plate 404 (refer to the shaded portion in FIG. 11 for the attachment position), and is rotatably supported by the hinge fitting 420.

  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. By doing so, the inside of the wiring work space 408 in the back of the image display body 500 can be checked immediately after the door-shaped front member 200 is opened.

  As a means for efficiently checking the wiring work space 408 in the back of the image display body 500, the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 are connected by an appropriate connector to open and close the door-shaped front member 200. In conjunction with this, the image display body 500 may be opened and closed together. In this case, since the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 of the embodiment have different positions of the rotation centers, a relative shift occurs between the movements of the two. It can be absorbed by using a simple wire or a telescopic rod. 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.

  In addition, a lock that locks the image display body 500 in the closed position as described above has a structure in which the attachment means of the image display body 500 with respect to the case member 400 is a hinge structure and the image display body 500 can be rotated in a door shape. When means (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 the wiring work space 408. In this case, since the important parts (for example, the main board 409) in the wiring work space 408 can be blocked by the image display body 500, the crime prevention performance is improved.

  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. In addition, a handle opening 422 is formed at the front center portion of the top plate 406 of the case member 400, and the reinforcing member 407 of the top plate 406 can be grasped by a finger passing through the handle opening 422. 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.

[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. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the lighting device 502 illustrated as an embodiment is configured by arranging a large number of LEDs 504 on a strip-shaped substrate 503 that is elongated in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface of the drawing (the width direction of the slot machine 1). The lower illumination device 502 is arranged with the LED 504 facing upward in a tube frame 506 whose upper surface is closed with, for example, a milky white translucent cover plate 505, while the upper illumination device 502 has an upward U-shaped cross section. In this translucent cover 507, the LED 504 is disposed facing downward.

  The upper illumination device 502 is installed with the illumination direction tilted from the bottom to the player side as shown in FIG. According to the experiment, 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 reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are strongly illuminated and difficult to see. When tilted as described above, it was confirmed that the wide range of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c was illuminated almost evenly and became easy to see. The light from the illumination device 502 is reflected and diffused by the transparent plate fitted in the transparent window 214 of the door-shaped front member 200, or the transparent plate is brightly illuminated, so that a wide range of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c can be obtained. It seems that it looks bright or is due to their synergy. Further, since the frame member 501 is suspended below the image display body 500 and is close to the symbol variation display device 300, the light source is brought closer to the symbol variation display device 300 by incorporating the illumination device 502 into such a frame member 501. be able to. 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.

[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 and the like in the case member 400 (sometimes simply referred to as “case member side electric component” as a general term for the case member side electric component). Electrically connected. In the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, the game unit (case member 400) is detachable from the outer main body 100. Therefore, when the game unit (case member 400) is replaced, the main body side electric component and the case member side electric component are used. Reasonable wiring means are provided for easily connecting or disconnecting each other.

[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 a plurality of (two in the embodiment, large and small) connector boards 122 housed between the cover body 121 and the mounting plate 120, 123.

  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 to the attachment plate 120 in a non-fixable and movable state, and therefore, as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. It can move in the direction and can also move in the left-right 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.

  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) On the rear plate 405 of the case member 400, the lower limit is 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. A wiring window 411 is formed at a position where
(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 route is bypassed, the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c can be brought close to the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100, and the conventional configuration, that is, the main body side wirings 119 are connected to the back plate 104. The diameter of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c can be made larger than the conventional configuration in which the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are passed through the center of the reel 301a. 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.

[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 drawer connector excellent in flexibility at the time of coupling can be considered, but still a cost burden is large.

  On the other hand, in the wiring means of the embodiment, the connector boards 122 and 123 of the wiring relay member 113 are divided and the connectors 124 and 125 are respectively attached, and at least one of the connector boards 122 and 123 can be loosely fixed. Take measures to bring it to a state. 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, an inexpensive DIN standard connector can be sufficiently used.

  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.

  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. On the other hand, if the connecting portion of the boards (main board 409, 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, the cable 313 is The interior of the case member 400 is crossed. 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.

[Design of each reel, design row]
As shown in FIG. 24, each reel 301a, 301b, 301c has a symbol row (array number) formed by arranging a plurality of types (in this case, any one of a total of nine types) of symbols at regular intervals. A reel band (symbol band) on which a total of 21 symbols (numbered 1 to 21) are indicated is attached. FIG. 24 shows a state in which the symbol rows shown 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. 25 demonstrated next). The symbol display window 401 corresponds to a symbol display unit.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, there are three types of symbols: “7” symbol painted in red, hereinafter referred to as red 7 symbol ”(reel band 321a, 321b, 321c, array number 12 each. ), “7” symbol painted in white, hereinafter referred to as white 7 symbol ”(two of the arrangement number 19 of the reel band 321a and the arrangement number 5 of the reel band 321b),“ painted in blue "7" symbol, hereinafter referred to as blue 7 symbol "(reel band 321a array number No. 2, No. 4, No. 8, No. 3) relatively conspicuous symbols (larger in size than other symbols) Easy to do).

  Also, “cherry-shaped symbol, hereinafter referred to as cherry symbol” (for example, the arrangement number 6 of the reel band 321a), “design with the letter“ REPLAY ”, hereinafter referred to as“ replay symbol ”(for example, reel (Sequence number 4 of the band 321b, etc.), “a bell-shaped symbol, hereinafter referred to as a bell symbol” (for example, the array number 2 of the reel band 321b, etc.), “2 of the above replay symbol and bell symbol One symbol is a combination of two symbols, hereinafter referred to as a Ripbell symbol "(for example, the arrangement number 3 of the reel band 321a).

  Further, “a star-shaped symbol, hereinafter referred to as a star symbol” (for example, the arrangement number 4 of the reel band 321c), “a heart-shaped symbol, hereinafter referred to as a heart symbol” (for example, a reel band 321a) No. 11 and the like), “a symbol that does not correspond to any of the above, a symbol that is shaped like a cloud, and hereinafter referred to as a cloud symbol” (for example, the sequence number 14 of the reel band 321b, etc.) . As described above, there are a total of nine types of symbols written on the reel bands 321a, 321b, and 321c.

[Frame member]
FIG. 25 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. The three positions where the symbols are displayed are “upper (or upper)” (for example, the position where “Ripvel” is displayed on the reel 301a) and “middle (or middle)”. (For example, the position where the “star symbol” of the reel 301b is displayed), “lower (or lower position)” (for example, the position where “red 7 symbol” of the reel 301c is displayed).

  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 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).

  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.

  Next, the number of effective lines and the number of effective lines corresponding to the number of bets will be specifically described. The active line corresponding to 1 bet is one active line 621 in an array of “middle stage-middle stage-middle stage” connecting the middle positions of the reels (middle stage line 621, which is referred to as “1 line (1 BET line)”). Only.

  The active line corresponding to 2 bets is an “upper stage-upper stage-upper stage” active line 622a (upper stage line 622a) connecting the upper positions of the reels and a lower stage-lower stage connecting the lower positions of the reels. This is an effective line 622b (lower line 622b) arranged in the “lower stage”. The two effective lines of the upper line and the lower line are collectively referred to as “2 lines (2 BET lines)”. Furthermore, in the case of 2 bets, the above-mentioned “1 line” is also added to the active line, so there are a total of 3 active lines.

  The effective line corresponding to 3 bets is an “upper-middle-lower” active line 623a (lower-right line) that connects the upper position of the left reel, the middle position of the middle reel, and the lower position of the right reel. 623a) and an effective line 623b (right-up line 623b) in a right-up sequence that is a "lower-middle-upper stage" connecting the lower stage position of the left reel, the middle stage position of the middle reel, and the upper stage position of the right reel. The two effective lines of the right-up line and the right-down line are collectively referred to as “3 lines (3 BET lines)”. Further, in the case of 3 bets, the above-mentioned “1 line” and “2 line” are also added to the active line, so that there are 5 active lines in total.

  The above is an explanation of an effective line of a spinning-reel game machine represented by a general slot machine, but the effective line is not limited to the linear type 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. Below, the effective line of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment is demonstrated concretely continuously using FIG.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the multiplier is only 3 bets (MAX bets), and “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” is displayed in the symbol display window 401 of FIG. Only the two lines, ie, the lower line 622b and the line on which the “Ripbell symbol-star symbol-red 7 symbol” is displayed, that is, the right-down line 623a, are valid lines.

  Accordingly, in the slot machine 1, lines other than those described above (the middle line 621, the upper line 622a, and the right rising line 623b) are not included in the effective lines.

  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 flash) when the number of bets reaches the MAX bet, and has a role of prompting the player to operate the start lever 210 (start operation).

  The medal IN lamp 610 continues to light (or blink) until the bet number reaches the maximum (MAX bet), thereby having a role of prompting the player to place a bet.

  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. 26 schematically shows configurations of various mechanism elements, electronic devices, operation members, and the like equipped 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-mentioned insertion buttons 205, 206, start lever 210, reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c, storage release switch 209, etc. are all connected to the main board 409, and these operation buttons are a game using a sensor (not shown). An operation performed by a person can be detected, and the detected operation signal can be output to the main board 409. Specifically, the start lever 210 outputs an operation signal for starting the above-described symbol variation display device 300 (starting the rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c) to the main board 409, and the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c. Outputs to the main board 409 an operation signal for stopping the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, 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.

  Each reel 301a, 301b, 301c has a position sensor (not shown) for detecting a reference position related to rotation, and each reel 301a, 301b, 301c is provided with a position sensor corresponding to the inside of the reel. (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 (not shown) for detecting the payout medals one by one in the discharge port 110c, and the payout medal signal for each medal is main from the payout sensor 110e. It is input to the substrate 409. 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, an error display for notifying the abnormality of the gaming machine is performed by the image display body 500, the error lamp 604, etc., and the player or hall employee is notified that the abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine.

  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 the like that an abnormality has occurred.

  The slot machine 1 includes a sub board 449 in addition to the main board 409. The sub board 449 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 sub board 449 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 510.

  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. 27 and 28. FIG. FIG. 27 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. 28 is a payout table (simple explanation of gaming bonuses for each winning combination, written on the display panel 501 and the like) for the player.

  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, in the symbol display window 401, a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination in any one of the above-mentioned active lines (the lower line of the 2BET lines, the lower right line of the 3BET lines). It is determined whether or not an aspect is displayed. That is, in the slot machine 1, there are two active lines (two lines) (thereby, overlapping combinations of symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations are not displayed in the symbol display window 401). .

  In the following, the case where the combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is displayed on any one of the active lines is the symbol corresponding to the (predetermined) winning combination (this is called the winning combination symbol). It is said that the combination is complete or the winning symbol is complete.

  The slot machine 1 symbols include “red 7 symbol”, “white 7 symbol”, “blue 7 symbol”, “cherry symbol”, “bell symbol”, “replay symbol”, “ripbell symbol”, and “star” As already mentioned, there are “design”, “heart design”, and “cloud design”. Among them, “red 7 design”, “white 7 design”, and “blue 7 design” are compared to other designs. The design is easy to stand out and easy to identify. 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. Among these, the “red 7 symbol” is only one of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, and in addition, the color is easier to visually recognize than red and other symbols. Further, there is only one “white 7 symbol” on the left reel 301a, and in addition, the color is white and this is easier to visually recognize than other symbols. 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. 27 will be described.

[Big Bonus, Middle Bonus, Rare Bonus] (Special Bonus)
In FIG. 27, the winning combination indicated as BB is a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB). In this BB, “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” is determined in advance as a combination mode of the corresponding symbol (BB symbol). In other words, when the combination of symbols consisting of all “red 7 symbols” is aligned on one effective line, the BB symbols are aligned.

  When the BB symbols are aligned, a gaming bonus called a big bonus game (abbreviated BB game) is given. 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, 206) 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, when the BB symbols are arranged (the game having the BB symbols arranged), no medal is given. That is, having all the BB symbols has a role as an opportunity to shift to the BB game. Since only one BB symbol is arranged on each of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c (see FIG. 24), a stop operation (reel stop button 211a, Unless the operation of pressing 211b and 211c is performed, the BB symbols cannot be aligned. As described above, the stop operation aiming at the target symbol (in this example, the BB symbol), that is, “to push”, means that the skill (or technology or player in the slot machine 1 represented by the slot machine 1 is This is one of the operations that must be performed intentionally).

  Therefore, if the player's skill to “push” is high (mainly a player who is highly skilled in the game, such as a player who is highly skilled in the game), the position aimed at the 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 an inexperienced player, such as a player with a low level of game skill), the position aimed at the target symbol (for example, in the symbol display window 401) ) Is not easy to display (stop) (can be said to be difficult).

  Furthermore, when the BB symbols are arranged, a gaming privilege called a CRT game is given after the BB game is finished. In this CRT game, a state advantageous to the player continues for a predetermined number of games (for example, it becomes easier to win a predetermined winning combination for a certain period). That is, when the BB symbols are arranged, in addition to being able to acquire medals in the BB game, an additional privilege that can acquire more medals is given.

  The winning combination indicated as MB is a middle bonus (hereinafter referred to as MB). The combination pattern of the symbols in which the MB symbols are aligned is “white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-red 7 symbol”.

  When MB symbols are aligned, a gaming bonus called a middle bonus game (abbreviated MB game) is given. In this MB game, a plurality of games that are easy to obtain medals according to the BB game are concentrated. This is continuously executed until a prescribed number of medals (for example, 206) are paid out. When the paid-out medals reach the specified number (or may exceed the specified number), the MB game ends.

  Even when MB symbols are aligned (the game where MB symbols are aligned), no medals are given, and the MB symbols are only used as an opportunity to move to the MB game. Since only one white 7 symbol is arranged on each of the reels 301a and 301b (see FIG. 24), it is necessary to make a selection to align the MB symbols.

  The winning combination indicated as RB is a rare bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). The combination mode of the symbols in which the RB symbols are aligned is “white 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol”.

  When the RB symbols are arranged, a rare bonus game (RB game, abbreviated) is given a gaming privilege in which multiple games that are easier to acquire a large number of medals than the BB game and MB game are concentrated. . This is continuously executed until a predetermined number of medals (for example, 412) are paid out. When the paid-out medals reach the prescribed number (or may exceed the prescribed number), the RB game ends.

  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. In addition, each of the symbols constituting the RB symbol (red 7 symbol, white 7 symbol) is also arranged on each reel 301a, 301b, 301c as in the case of the BB symbol (see FIG. 24). , It becomes a design that needs to be pressed.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, there is an opportunity for the player to concentrate and acquire medals through the three bonus games of the BB game, the MB game, and the RB game. Each of these bonus games has a difference in the number of medals that can be acquired (the total number of medals that can be acquired by each bonus game) (so that the acquired number is RB> BB≈MB). It has become easier to expect more bonus games with more winnings. However, for BB, since a CRT game is added, the player can have a sense of expectation both in an RB with a large number of acquisitions or a BB with a CRT game.

[Replay] (Replay bonus, Replay bonus)
In FIG. 27, for the winning combination indicated as “replay”, “Ripbell design-replay design-replay design” is determined in advance as a combination mode of the corresponding design (design to be replayed).

  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 the game privilege of this replay game is that it is not necessary to spend 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). This makes it possible to keep the amount of medals consumed by the player (the number of medals consumed per fixed time) within a certain range (that is, the role of suppressing excessive medals consumption in the game progression during replay). Can be held).

  In addition, the replay symbols are arranged evenly on each reel 301a, 301b, 301c (for example, from 1 to a maximum of 4 other symbols arranged between the replay symbols to the replay symbols). It is possible to align the symbols without the need for pressing. The relationship between the arrangement of symbols and the necessity of pressing will be described in the reel stop process described later.

[Bell] (General game value grant privilege)
In FIG. 27, “Ripbell design-bell design-bell design” is determined in advance as the combination mode of the corresponding design (bell design) shown as a bell.

  When the bell symbols are aligned, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of medals are paid out. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. That is, when the bell symbols are aligned, a gaming privilege of paying out three medals is given. Therefore, it can be said that Bell is a winning combination that can be expected to increase the number of medals and reduce the consumption of medals when proceeding with the game. However, if the frequency of winning the bell 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 slot machine 1 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, Bell has only a role to prevent the player from consuming a large amount of medals during the progress of the game, and the winning probability is kept lower than the replay. Therefore, the bell symbol and the lip bell symbol can be arranged evenly on the reels 301a, 301b, 301c and aligned without the need for pressing as in the above-described replay symbol. The relationship between the arrangement of symbols and the necessity of pressing will be described in the reel stop process described later.

[Cherry] (General game value grant privilege)
In FIG. 27, for the winning combination indicated as cherry, a corresponding symbol (cherry symbol) is determined in advance. As for the cherry symbol, if there is one cherry symbol (in this example, only the right reel 301c), as in “ANY-ANY-cherry symbol”, it is considered that the cherry symbol is aligned. Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used. When the cherry symbols are arranged, a predetermined number (for example, two) of medals are paid out in the game. That is, when the cherry symbols are arranged, a gaming privilege of paying out two medals is given.

  Therefore, the game benefit is not given to the cherry symbols in the combination mode of the symbols in a state where all the reels are stopped, but the cherry symbols are displayed in the symbol display window 401 when the reels are stopped for at least one reel. The payout of medals (2 sheets) is given only when the mode stops on any one of the active lines. 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 right reel 301c.

Further, in the slot machine 1, since the effective line is only one of the lower line of the 2BET lines and the lower right line of the 3BET lines, when the cherry symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 401, Displayed only at the lower position of the right reel 301c. At this time, the cherry symbol displayed at the lower position of the right reel 301c is included in both of the two effective lines. In other words, the cherry symbols overlap with the lower line and the lower right line. Therefore, the number of payouts at this time is
[2 sheets x 2 = 4 sheets]
It becomes. That is, every time the cherry symbols are arranged, four medals are always paid out.

  As with the bell described above, the cherry also has a role that prevents the player from consuming a large amount of medals in the progress of the game, and the winning probability is kept lower than the replay. . Therefore, the cherry symbols are arranged uniformly on each reel 301a, 301b, 301c (especially the left reel) in the same manner as the above-mentioned replay symbols (in this case, other symbols arranged between the cherry symbols and the cherry symbols are arranged). (From 1 to a maximum of 4), there is no problem even if the cherry symbols can be aligned without the need for an eye-opening. The relationship between the arrangement of symbols and the necessity of pressing will be described in the reel stop process described later.

  Further, in the payout table of FIG. 28, for the cherry symbols, “Cherry-ANY-ANY” indicates that if the cherry symbols are only on the left reel 301a, the cherry symbols are aligned. However, it is the right reel 301c as described above that determines whether or not the cherry symbol is actually displayed. That is, when the cherry symbols are arranged, the symbol combination “Cherry symbol-ANY-Cherry symbol” is displayed on the effective line. At this time (when the cherry symbol of the left reel 301a is displayed in the symbol display window 401), the symbol display window 401 is stopped at either the upper or lower position. That is, it is displayed on the lower right line of the 3BET lines or the lower line of the 2BET lines (the effective line of the slot machine 1), and the prescribed number of medals (4 as described in the payout table of FIG. 28) is paid out.

  Therefore, the cherry pattern is arranged evenly on the left reel 301a (in this case, from 1 to a maximum of 6 other symbols are arranged between the cherry symbol and the cherry symbol). It is possible to align the upper position or the lower position in the symbol display window 401 without the necessity of the above.

  Thus, on the payout table, it is only necessary to be displayed on the cherry symbol left reel 301a, and the player's consciousness naturally concentrates only on the left reel 301a. Further, regarding the number of medals to be paid out (specified number), when only the cherry symbol of the left reel 301a is viewed, a downward-sloping line (when the left reel 301a is displayed at the upper position in the symbol display window 401) or a lower line (left reel) The player can only determine that 301a has been aligned on one of the active lines (when displayed at the lower position in the symbol display window 401). Therefore, in actuality, it is not noticed or confirmed that the cherry symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 401 for the right reel 301c. In addition, there is no sense of incongruity. In this way, the player notices that the player does not pay out medals when the left reel 301a has cherry symbols (that is, the right reel 301c does not have cherry symbols). It is also possible to inform the BB or RB that they have won (so-called “reach eyes” can be created).

  Note that the reels for which the cherry symbols are valid (targets to be aligned) are not necessarily limited to the left reel 301a, and 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. In other words, this is a case where a combination of symbols such as “cherry symbol-cherry symbol-ANY”, “cherry symbol-ANY-cherry symbol”, and “ANY-cherry symbol-cherry symbol” is obtained.

  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.

  Further, since both the bell and the cherry mentioned above are winning combinations corresponding to the gaming privilege of paying out medals, these will be collectively referred to as “small roles” as necessary.

  In the slot machine 1, two bells and cherries are described as small roles. However, in addition to these, small roles can be provided. For example, different types of symbols from the bell symbol and cherry symbol are provided, and the corresponding number of medals to be paid out (specified number) is differentiated from the above small roles, or each reel 301a, 301b, 301c. It is also possible to reduce the number of symbols arranged in order to give a difficulty level as a winning combination symbol that needs to be promoted.

[BB game exclusive role]
Furthermore, there is a dedicated BB game combination as a winning combination that is effective only during the BB game (and may include MB games and RB games). “Ripbell design-replay design-bell design” is determined in advance as the combination mode of the design corresponding to the BB game design (BB game design).

  When the BB game exclusive symbols are arranged in the BB game (hereinafter also including the MB game and the RB game), a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. In other words, when the BB game exclusive role symbols are arranged, a gaming privilege of paying out 15 medals is given, so it can be said that it is a small role limited during the BB game. Then, during the BB game, by making it easy to arrange the BB game exclusive roles, it is possible to concentrate and execute the game that allows easy acquisition of medals. Therefore, since each symbol (Ripbell symbol, Replay symbol, Bell symbol) constituting the combination of the BB game dedicated role symbols is arranged uniformly on the reels 301a, 301b, 301c as described above, the BB game dedicated role symbols are also arranged. It can be arranged without the need for crowds.

  Note that a winning combination different from the exclusive BB game combination may be provided in each of the MB game and the RB game. Furthermore, the bell or cherry may be used instead without providing a bonus game medium limited small role such as a BB game exclusive role.

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

  Among the symbols of the slot machine 1, the “heart symbol”, “cloud symbol”, and “star symbol” are symbols that are not included in any of the above-described winning combination combinations. Therefore, these symbols are lost symbols. Moreover, even if it is one of the winning symbol designs described above, if it is not considered that the winning symbol symbols are aligned when viewed as a combination mode of symbols, it is a loss (combination mode of symbols to be lost). .

  The above is a combination mode of each winning combination in the slot machine 1 and a symbol corresponding to each winning combination. What can be said from them is that, in the slot machine 1, all winning winning symbols except for the BB symbol, MB symbol, and RB symbol can be aligned without the need for a selection. That is, it is possible to reduce a situation where the player is constantly strained (concentrated) and tired by making a special effort in every game, and the game can be smoothly advanced.

  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 can be newly provided. In addition, the number of winning combinations can be further increased or decreased. Note that the winning combinations described above are not necessarily all provided, 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. 29 shows one processing procedure for one basic 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. Note that in the slot machine 1, the number of multiplications is only MAX bets (three), but it is also possible to play a game with one bet (one) or two bets (two).

  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. Further, when the winning combination is BB, RB, CB, or replay, granting is performed on various game benefits such as a game state change or replay.

  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. 30 specifically shows each process performed in the start-up 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 bet operation or a medal insertion, the determination at step S101 is satisfied, and the routine goes to step S102. This determination is satisfied only when a medal corresponding to a MAX bet is inserted (that is, when three or more medals are inserted) or when each of the insertion buttons 205 and 206 for a MAX bet is operated.

  In the next step S102, as the acceptance process, the bet number (in this example, only the MAX bet) is determined, and the active 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 step S101 or does not result in a MAX bet. 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 the bet is automatically made, so that 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). 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, a flag corresponding to the corresponding winning combination (referred to as a winning flag) is turned ON.

  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 this random number extraction to flag processing corresponds to internal lottery.

  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 game result (internal lottery result) in which the corresponding winning combination is allowed (that is, it is allowed to align the winning winning symbols) corresponds to the internal lottery flag (the above-mentioned “established flag”). The information command indicating the result of the internal lottery is reflected in subsequent processing (reel stop processing, determination processing, payout processing, etc.).

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, for example, as an integer value from 0 to 16383 (that is, 2 ¹⁴ = 16384 random numbers). In the slot machine 1, random numbers in the extraction range are set to 0 to 16383 (2 ¹⁴ = 16384 random values), but 0 to 32767 (2 ¹⁵ = 32768 random values) or 0 to 65535. (2 ¹⁶ = 65536 random values) may be taken. 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.

  FIG. 31 (FIG. 31 (a), FIG. 31 (b), FIG. 31 (b)) specifically shows 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. 31 (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). Here, for BB and RB, only the BB or only the RB range of winning value (referred to as a single winning value), BB + other winning combinations (replay, bell, cherry), RB + small role (bell) It is divided into a range of winning value (value per shared winning).

The single winning value for BB and RB corresponds to only one corresponding winning combination, like the winning values for bell, replay, cherry and the like. That is, in the example of FIG.
When the extracted random number value is “1”, it corresponds to the hit value of the bell.
When the extracted random number value is “7000”, it corresponds to a hit value for replay.
When the extracted random number value is “9150”, it corresponds to the winning value of RB.
Similarly,
When the extracted random number value is “9040”, it corresponds to the winning value of BB.
When the extracted random number value is “9100”, it corresponds to the winning value of MB.
Thus, only one winning combination corresponds to one extracted random number value.

On the other hand, the shared winning value of BB and RB is, in the example of FIG.
When the extracted random number value is “9050”, it corresponds to the winning value of BB and replay.
When the extracted random number value is “9130”, it corresponds to the winning value of RB and bell.
As described above, a plurality (two in this case) of winning combinations correspond to one extracted random number value. That is, if the extracted random number value corresponds to the shared winning value, it means that the winning combination has been won for any of a plurality of winning combinations. This is because the two winning flags of BB and other winning combination (replay, bell or cherry) or two winning combinations of RB and small combination (bell) are processed in the flag processing (see step S107 in FIG. 30). This means that the flag (internal lottery flag) is turned ON at the same time.

  And for BB and RB, the range of the winning value obtained by summing (summing up) the single winning value and the shared winning value is the winning value for the entire BB and the entire RB. Winning probability can be calculated.

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

  Further, in FIG. 31A, no shared winning value is provided for MB. Furthermore, when comparing the winning probabilities of BB (all BB), MB, and RB (all RB), it can be said that MB is slightly harder to win than BB and RB. And it can be said that BB and RB have the same chance of winning.

  FIG. 31B shows a range of winning values for each winning combination and losing in the BB game (range of random values) (also referred to as a BB game determination table).

  According to this, during the BB game, BB and MB, and further RB lottery will not be performed. In addition, when it corresponds to the shared winning value, only the small lottery's internal lottery flag is set to ON, corresponding to only the small role (winning only for the small role). In order to show that, in FIG. 31 (b), BB and RB, which are one of the shared winning values, are marked with a strikethrough for convenience. In addition, although it is the same as this about the range of each winning combination and losing value (random number range) in the MB game and the RB game, it is not limited to this. In other words, a hit value determination table dedicated to MB games and RB games may be used.

  In addition, during the BB game, the winning value of the exclusive role for the BB game that is effective only at this time (there is a winning value) occupies most of the extraction range (the total number of winning values is 9524). Accordingly, it can be said that during the BB game, the BB game exclusive role is often won at least once every two times. Further, instead of the increase in the winning value of the exclusive role for the BB game, the winning value corresponding to the losing is greatly reduced (the total number of winning values is 18). For this reason, it can be said that during the BB game, there is a very low possibility of being lost.

[CRT game]
In the slot machine 1, a CRT game (chance replay time game) is started after the end of the BB game. In this CRT game, a state in which the winning probability of replaying a predetermined number of games (game period) is easier to win than in a normal game is continued. The predetermined number of games is 100. This makes it possible to create a situation where a replay is frequently won in a CRT game.

  FIG. 31 (c) shows a range of winning values for each winning combination and losing in the CRT game (range of random value) (also referred to as a CRT game determination table). Since the winning value of the winning combination other than the replay is as described above (same as FIG. 31A), the description is omitted. In other words, during the CRT game, many of the winning values that were lost in the normal game are changed to the winning value of the replay ((*) part in the figure), so that the winning probability of the replay is about 1/1. It has been changed to 90. This CRT game is continued 100 times or ends when BB, MB, or RB is won.

  As described above, in the CRT game, the possibility of being lost is reduced, and the possibility of winning a replay is 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. Therefore, it can be said that the CRT game can be played under conditions that are advantageous to the player.

  In this example, in the CRT game, the replay is a winning combination that is easier to win than the normal game, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it may be a small role (bell or cherry). In this way, in the CRT game, there is a high possibility of being a small role, and more games are paid out than in the normal game. That is, there is not much difference between the amount of medals consumed by the player and the amount of medals to be paid out (there may be an increase in medals). Or it is good also as a winning combination which is easy to win both a replay and a small role. In this case, medals can be surely increased in the CRT game.

  The slot machine 1 is provided with a plurality of setting values (four stages from setting values 1 to 4) (each not shown). In each set value, a difference (step difference, extreme difference, etc.) is given to the internal lottery probability. This set value is such that the internal lottery probability of the winning combination (especially BB, MB, RB, etc.) is preferentially increased as the set value becomes higher, such as set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4. It has become. For example, compared to the setting value 1, the setting value 4 has a higher probability of winning the BB because the winning probability of 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. Further, FIGS. 31A to 31C show the internal lottery probability corresponding to the set value 4. FIG.

[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. 32 shows the contents of the reel stop process 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. As described above, since the effective lines of the slot machine 1 are only two lines, the lower right line and the lower line, at this time, the stop control table for the remaining reels (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c) is determined as one. be able to. That is, among the symbols in the symbol display window 401 of the first stop reel (in this case, the left reel 301a) (this is referred to as a stop eye, the same applies hereinafter), the symbol at the upper or lower position can be the winning combination symbol. If the symbol has a characteristic, a reel stop control table is selected that can align the corresponding winning symbol of the remaining reels (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c) on the effective line based on the symbol. It will be. As a result, winning symbols other than the BB symbol, MB symbol, and RB symbol can be aligned without the need for pressing (details will be described in the reel stop control).

  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. At this time, since the first reel stop flag is already ON (F = 1), this determination is not satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S213.

  In step S213, as the middle reel stop process, the control of the stop position of the corresponding winning symbol is executed based on the reel control table corresponding to the internal lottery flag (in this case, the reel stop control table determined in step S206 above). . 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 the case of the “middle press” stop operation procedure, the same description as above can be made, and the details are omitted. However, since the “reverse pressing” stop operation procedure is partially different from the above description, it will be described below.

  The “reverse push” stop operation procedure differs from the “forward push” or “middle push” stop operation procedure described above in step S221 (determination of the remaining reel stop control table after the first reel stop process). is there. That is, in the “reverse push” stop operation procedure, only the right reel 301c is stopped, and if there is any winning symbol in the lower position among the stops of the right reel 301c, there are still two valid It is possible to arrange the winning symbols in any line. Therefore, at the stage of step S221, a plurality of reel stop control tables capable of aligning the corresponding winning combination symbols on any active line are prepared, and any one may be selected.

[Reel stop control]
Further, in the reel stop process described above, the 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 reel stop operation by the player is accepted, a range that can be displayed in the symbol display window 401 (a range in which the corresponding winning symbol can be drawn, for example, four symbols). ) Is determined in advance, and if the corresponding winning combination symbol is within the range, the reel is stopped by drawing it into the symbol display window 401. 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 maximum retractable range is 4 symbols, the reel can be rotated up to 4 symbols after the stop operation is accepted.

  Therefore, according to the reel stop control described above, when the reel stop operation is received, even if there is no corresponding winning symbol in the symbol display window 401, the reel is completely stopped by performing the pull-in control. If the corresponding winning symbol is within a range that can be pulled in before the state is reached, the corresponding winning symbol can be moved into the symbol display window 401 and stopped. By performing the pull-in control, even if the player is slightly ahead of the winning winning symbol, if the winning winning symbol is within the pullable range, the winning symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 401. It can be pulled in and stopped. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the fact that the winning symbol cannot be arranged and the gaming privilege corresponding to the winning symbol cannot be obtained (this is referred to as “missing” hereinafter).

  In the slot machine 1, when a winning combination other than BB, MB, and RB becomes the establishment flag, the corresponding winning symbol can always be aligned without requiring the player's attention (see FIG. 24 described above). . This is because, for the bell and the replay, the corresponding winning combination symbols are arranged every four symbols at the maximum.

  As for the cherry, the cherry pattern of the right reel 301c is subject to determination, and this is also arranged every four symbols at maximum, so the cherry pattern is not required to be pressed. Can be aligned.

  Further, in the case of cherry, as described above, the cherry symbol needs to be displayed on the left reel 301a. This is because in the payout table for the player, “Cherry Symbol-ANY-ANY” is displayed, and it is necessary to display (stop) at either the upper or lower position in the symbol display window 401 of the left reel 301a. is there. Here, looking at the symbol arrangement of FIG. 24, six symbols are arranged on the left reel 301a between the cherry symbols and the cherry symbols.

  For example, when the red 7 symbol or 11th heart symbol of sequence number 12 (hereinafter simply referred to as “XX”) is pressed near the lower position in the symbol display window 401, if it stops as it is, “Ripbell symbol (10 No.) → Heart symbol (No. 11) → Red 7 symbol (No. 12) ”, the upper position in the symbol display window 401 is stopped from the lower position. However, if a maximum of 4 symbols can be moved by the pull-in control, the 11th heart symbol to the 8th blue 7 symbol can be moved and stopped in the reel rotation direction. As a result, “Cherry symbol (No. 6) → Ripbell symbol (No. 7) → Blue 7 symbol (No. 8)” is displayed in the symbol display window 401, and the cherry symbol can be stopped at the upper position.

  As described above, in the left reel 301a, the cherry symbol can always be pulled into either the upper position or the lower position and stopped regardless of the position at which the stop operation is accepted. Accordingly, when the cherry symbol stops at the lower position of the right reel 301c, the cherry symbol also stops at the upper or lower position of the left reel 301a, and the player's consciousness makes the cherry symbol of the left reel 301a. I can go to. That is, the cherry pattern of the right reel 301c is hardly conscious.

  In addition, in the case of a winning combination with a shared winning value, a BB symbol (MB symbol, RB symbol) is preferentially drawn. However, since the BB symbol (MB symbol, RB symbol) is a symbol that needs to be pressed, when the BB symbol (MB symbol, RB symbol) is not retractable (not within the retractable range), the other winning role The design shall be drawn. And as already demonstrated, it becomes possible at this time to arrange the other winning combination symbols without missing them. Accordingly, when the winning combination of the value per shared winning is applicable, either the BB symbol or the other winning combination (small role) symbol can always be aligned.

  From the above, in the slot machine 1, winning symbols other than the BB symbol, the MB symbol, and the RB symbol can be arranged without needing to press. In other words, the winning combination other than BB, MB, and RB does not cause “missing”. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate as much as possible that the difference in profits between players is increased due to the difference in skill (for example, a large difference in the number of medals obtained).

  In addition, even if there is a winning combination (cherry) that makes a determination based only on the stop symbol of the right reel 301c, it is possible to make the player feel uncomfortable even if the game is advanced by “forward press” by describing the payout table etc. There is no. Therefore, the player can proceed with the game smoothly by a general stop operation procedure (“forward press”).

  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 processing] (display mode determination means)
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. In FIG. 33, the content of this determination process is demonstrated concretely.

  When all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped by the reel stop process, first, in step S301, from the stop eye form in the symbol display window 401, the winning combination symbols are aligned on any active line. 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 step S301, if the winning symbol is aligned on any of the active lines, this determination is satisfied, and the following steps S302, S305, S308, S311, S315 are performed according to the aligned winning symbol. Move on to either.

  In step S302, it is determined whether BB symbols are available. If the BB symbols are aligned on any of the effective lines (“red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S303.

  In step S303, a blessing sound effect command notifying that the BB symbols are ready is transmitted to the sub-board 449. In response to the blessing sound effect command, the sub-control board 449 outputs a blessing sound effect from the speaker 510 or the like (generates a sound effect). The blessing sound effect includes a message for informing a fanfare or BB.

  In the next step S304, a BB game game process is executed. Here, as the BB game, a plurality of games where it is easy to acquire medals are concentrated. A detailed description of the BB game game process will be given later.

  In step S305, it is determined whether MB symbols are available. When MB symbols are aligned on any of the effective lines (“White 7 symbol-White 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S306.

  In step S306, a blessing sound effect command for notifying that the MB symbols are ready is transmitted to the sub-board 449. In response to the blessing sound effect command, the sub-control board 449 outputs a blessing sound effect from the speaker 510 or the like (generates a sound effect). The blessing sound effect includes a message for informing a fanfare or MB.

  In the next step S307, MB game game processing is executed. Here, as the MB game, a plurality of games that are easy to acquire medals are concentrated. A detailed description of the MB game processing will be described later.

  In step S308, it is determined whether RB symbols are available. If RB symbols are aligned on any of the active lines (“White 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S309.

  In step S309, a blessing sound effect command notifying that the RB symbols are ready is transmitted to the sub-board 449. In response to the blessing sound effect command, the sub-control board 449 outputs a blessing sound effect from the speaker 510 or the like (generates a sound effect). The blessing sound effect includes a message for informing a fanfare or RB. Furthermore, the blessing sound effect at this time is a sound effect different from the blessing sound effect when the BB symbols are aligned (or the blessing sound effect when the MB symbols are aligned), and is easily distinguishable visually by the player. It is said.

  In the next step S310, an RB game game process is executed. Here, as the RB game, a plurality of games that are easy to acquire medals according to the BB game are concentrated. A detailed description of the RB game processing will be described later.

  In step S311, it is determined whether the small role symbols are available. When the small role symbols are aligned on any of the active lines ("Ripbell symbol-Bell symbol-Bell symbol" or "ANY-ANY-Cherry symbol"), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S312.

  In step S <b> 312, a medal payout command is output to the medal releasing device 110 in order to execute the provision of a prescribed number of medals as game bonuses for the small roles corresponding to the aligned small role symbols. Further, at this time, a payout sound effect command notifying that the small role symbols are prepared is transmitted to the sub-board 449.

  In the next step S313, as the payout process, the prescribed number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110, and the sub control board 449 outputs a payout sound effect from the speaker 510 or the like. (Sound effect is generated). The payout sound effects may be provided as separate sound effects corresponding to the respective small roles, or may be the same sound effects.

  In step S314, the internal lottery flag at this time (referred to as a small combination establishment flag or small combination flag) is set to OFF, and the process ends.

  In step S315, it is determined whether replay symbols are available. When the replay symbols are aligned on any of the active lines (“Ripbell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S316.

  In step S316, a sound effect command notifying that the replay symbols are ready is transmitted to the sub-board 449. In response to this blessing sound effect command, the sub-control board 449 outputs a sound effect from the speaker 510 or the like (generates a sound effect).

  In the next step S317, a replay game process is executed. In this replay game process, a MAX bet command is temporarily stored in, for example, the RAM 1114 in order to start the next game with the same bet number as the bet in the game (MAX bet in this example). Based on this command, the next game can be started as a replay.

  In step S318, the internal lottery flag (replay establishment flag, replay flag) at this time is turned OFF, and the process ends.

  If none of the winning combination symbols are on the active line, none of the determinations in steps S302, S305, S308, S311, and S315 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S319. The outcome at this time is the so-called “losing eye”.

  In step S319, a losing process is executed. In this losing process, the internal lottery flag that is ON at this time is confirmed, and the internal lottery flags other than BB, MB, and RB are turned OFF.

  Therefore, when the internal lottery flag other than BB, MB, and RB corresponds to the establishment flag, “missing” is determined at this point. In the slot machine 1, there is no winning combination in which this “missing” occurs, but a winning combination that may cause “missing” may be included in the small role or the like.

  On the other hand, when the internal lottery flags of BB, MB, and RB correspond to the establishment flag, the internal lottery flag does not disappear by this loss process. That is, the internal lottery flags of BB, MB, and RB are inherited (or carried over) to the next game (or the game after the next). Therefore, for BB, MB, and RB, the internal lottery flag can be carried over until the corresponding winning symbol can be arranged without “missing”. Thereby, it is possible to play the game without worrying about “losing out” of the winning combination having a higher profit level than other winning combinations such as BB, MB, and RB. In particular, for a player with a low level of skill, the practice of pressing can be repeated any number of times until the BB symbols (MB symbol, RB symbol) are aligned.

  As described above, in the determination process, any process (BB game game process, MB game game process, RB game game process, replay game process, payout process, lose process) is performed from the outcome in the symbol display window 401. The process ends. Hereinafter, details of the BB game game process, the MB game game process, and the RB game game process will be described.

[BB game processing]
When the BB symbols are prepared in the above determination process, the BB game is started in the BB game game process. FIG. 34 describes the details of the BB game game process.

  In step S401, first, as an initialization process, the internal lottery flag of the BB that is in the ON state is turned OFF. Next, the winning value of each winning combination is changed to a winning value for the BB game (see the BB game determination table, FIG. 31B described above). Since the BB game determination table is as described above, in the BB game, almost every game, BB game exclusive role, or bell or cherry is won. Further, since the prescribed number of medals to be paid out in the exclusive role for the BB game is 15, medals can be efficiently acquired and increased in the BB game.

  In addition, during the BB game, the number of times of a single game is limited to a MAX bet (three) as in the normal game. Accordingly, the player can play the game without feeling any particular discomfort compared to the normal game.

  In the next step S402, the start-up process described above is executed. Next, in step S403, the reel stop process described above is executed. Since the contents of the start process and the reel stop process are the same as those already described, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In step S404, it is confirmed from the appearance mode in the symbol display window 401 whether the winning combination symbol is aligned on any active line (whether the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination is displayed).

  In step S405, the BB game number counter is incremented by one. Further, the number of BB games (the total number of games during the BB game) is displayed on the image display body 500. Note that an LED or the like for displaying the number of games may be newly provided and displayed on the LED.

  Next, in step S406, it is determined whether or not the BB game exclusive role symbol or small role symbol (bell symbol, cherry symbol) is available. If any of these winning symbols is complete, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S407.

  In step S <b> 407, a prescribed number of medals payout command is output to the medal releasing device 110 and a medal payout sound effect command is transmitted to the sub-board 449.

  In step S408, as the payout process, the prescribed number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110, and the sub-control board 449 outputs a payout sound effect from the speaker 510 or the like (generates a sound effect). .

  In step S409, the cumulative payout counter is incremented by the number of medals paid out in step S408, and the process proceeds to next step S410. Moreover, also when the determination of said step S406 is not satisfy | filled (when neither a BB game exclusive role symbol or a small role symbol is prepared), it also moves to step S410. The cumulative payout number is also displayed on the image display 500. An LED or the like for displaying the cumulative payout number may be newly provided and displayed on the LED.

  Next, in step S410, the internal lottery flag (establishment flag) at this time is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to the next step S411.

  In step S411, the end determination of the BB game is executed. In this end determination, it is determined whether or not the BB game itself should be ended. Until this determination is satisfied, the process returns to step S402 and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  The condition (BB game end condition) that satisfies the end determination in step S411 is a case where medals have been paid out (the cumulative payout number exceeds 206) exceeding the specified number (206). Note that the BB game end condition may be a case where a predetermined number of games have been ended in addition to such a predetermined number of payouts, or a combination of these as appropriate.

  In the BB game, when the cumulative payout number of medals exceeds 206, the end determination in step S411 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S412.

  Finally, in step S412, as the end process, the winning value of each winning combination is changed from the BB game determination table to the CRT game determination table (see FIG. 31 (c) above), and the BB game game process ends. Become.

  Only during the BB game, the bet number may be changed from that of the base game. Thus, the player can clearly recognize that the game is clearly different from the normal game (BB game).

[MB game processing]
Similarly to the BB game game process, when the MB symbols are prepared in the above-described determination process, the MB game is started in the MB game game process. In FIG. 35, details of the MB game processing will be described. In addition, about the content similar to BB game game processing, description is abbreviate | omitted as a same sign. In the following, only processing with different contents will be described.

  In step S1001, first, as an initialization process, the internal lottery flag of the MB that is in the ON state is turned OFF. Next, the winning value of each winning combination is changed to the winning value for the MB game (here, the BB game determination table, see FIG. 31B described above). An MB game determination table may be separately provided and changed to this.

  Also, during the MB game, the number of times of a single game is limited to MAX betting (three times) as in the normal game. Accordingly, the player can play the game without feeling any particular discomfort compared to the normal game.

  Also in the MB game, in step S1005, the MB game number counter is incremented by one as in the BB game. The number of MB games (total number of games during the MB game) is also displayed on the image display body 500. Note that an LED or the like for displaying the number of games may be newly provided and displayed on the LED.

  In the next step S406, it is determined whether or not the BB game exclusive role symbol or small role symbol (bell symbol, cherry symbol) is prepared. It is good also as what determines whether the symbol corresponding to these is prepared by providing the winning combination with high winning frequency.

  In step S1011, the end determination of the MB game is executed. In this end determination, it is determined whether or not the MB game itself should be ended. Until this determination is satisfied, the process returns to step S402 and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  The condition (MB game end condition) that satisfies the end determination in step S1011 is a case where medals have been paid out (the cumulative payout number exceeds 206) exceeding the specified number (206). Note that the MB game end condition may be a case where a predetermined number of games have been ended in addition to such a predetermined number of payouts, or a combination of them as appropriate.

  In the MB game, when the cumulative payout number of medals exceeds 206, the end determination in step S1011 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S1012.

  Finally, in step S1012, as the end process, the winning value of each winning combination is changed from the BB game determination table to the normal game determination table, and the MB game game process ends.

  It should be noted that only during the MB game, the bet number may be changed from that of the base game. Thus, the player can clearly recognize that the game is clearly different from the normal game (MB game).

[RB game processing]
Next, in FIG. 36, the details of the RB game processing will be described.

  In step S501, as an initialization process, the internal lottery flag of the RB that is in the ON state is turned OFF. Next, the winning value of each winning combination is changed to a winning value for the RB game. As this RB game determination table, the above-mentioned BB game determination table is also used. Note that a separate RB game determination table may be provided as long as the load on the main board 409 (ROM 1112 or the like) is not compressed.

  Therefore, even in the RB game, there is a high possibility of winning the exclusive role for the BB game, or the bell or cherry.

  In addition, during the RB game, as in the normal game, the number of times that one game can be multiplied is only MAX bet (three). Accordingly, the player can play the game without feeling any particular discomfort compared to the normal game.

  In the next step S502, the start-up process described above is executed. Next, in step S503, the reel stop process described above is executed. Since the contents of the start process and the reel stop process are the same as those already described, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In step S504, it is confirmed from the appearance of the symbol in the symbol display window 401 whether or not the winning combination symbol is aligned on any active line (whether the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed).

  In step S505, the RB game number counter is incremented by one. Further, the number of RB games (the total number of games in the RB game) is displayed on the image display body 500. Note that an LED or the like for displaying the number of games may be newly provided and displayed on the LED.

  Next, in step S506, it is determined whether or not the BB game exclusive role symbol or small role symbol (bell symbol, cherry symbol) is available. If any of these winning symbols is complete, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S507.

  In step S507, a command for paying out a predetermined number of medals is output to the medal releasing device 110, and a medal payout sound effect command is transmitted to the sub-board 449.

  In step S508, as the payout process, the prescribed number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110, and the sub-control board 449 outputs a payout sound effect (generates a sound effect) from the speaker 510 or the like. .

  In step S509, the cumulative payout counter is incremented by the number of medals paid out in step S508, and the process proceeds to next step S510. In addition, when the determination in step S506 is not satisfied (when neither the BB game exclusive role symbol nor the small role symbol is available), the process proceeds to step S510. The cumulative payout number is also displayed on the image display 500. An LED or the like for displaying the cumulative payout number may be newly provided and displayed on the LED.

  Next, in step S510, the internal lottery flag (establishment flag) at this time is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to the next step S511.

  In step S511, an RB game end determination is executed. In this end determination, it is determined whether or not the RB game itself should be ended. Until this determination is satisfied, the process returns to step S502 and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  The condition (RB game end condition) that satisfies the termination determination in step S511 is a case where medals have been paid out (the cumulative payout number exceeds 412) exceeding the specified number (412). Note that the RB game end condition may be a case where a predetermined number of games have been ended in addition to such a predetermined number of payouts, or a combination of them as appropriate.

  In the RB game, when the cumulative payout number of medals exceeds 412, the end determination in step S511 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S512.

  Finally, in step S512, as the end process, the winning value of each winning combination is changed from the BB game determination table to the normal game determination table, and the RB game game process ends.

  Note that only during the RB game, the number of bets may be changed from that of the base game. Thus, the player can clearly recognize that the game is clearly different from the normal game (RB game).

[Priority during CRT game]
Each winning combination in the CRT game and the internal lottery probability of the lose are as described in FIG. 31 (c) and the like. In other words, during the CRT game, the replay winning probability is changed to about 1 / 1.90, so that the possibility of winning the replay in about one game is very high. And about each other winning combination, the internal lottery of each game is performed with the same winning probability as a normal game.

In addition, during a CRT game, replay is the winning combination that has the highest priority. In particular,
[Replay> BB (MB, RB)> Bell (Cherry)]
Is given a priority. In the CRT game, the winning symbols that can be arranged in the game differ depending on the priority order. This is because the internal lottery flag of BB (or MB, RB) can be carried over.

  For example, when the game in which the internal flag of BB has already been carried over has continued for several games, when the replay is won in the game, the reel stop control for aligning the replay symbols has the highest priority. Here, as described above, the replay is not missed, and the replay symbols can always be arranged in the game. In other words, it is impossible to align BB symbols carried over in this game.

  Similarly, when the bell is won in the game, the reel stop control capable of aligning the BB symbols is given the highest priority in the game. However, since the BB symbol is a winning combination symbol that needs to be pressed, it cannot be said that the BB symbol is always aligned in the game. It is possible to arrange them to the last. That is, when the BB symbols cannot be aligned, either the combination of lost symbols or the bell symbols are aligned. In the slot machine 1, as already described, no bell symbols are lost, so that if the BB symbols cannot be aligned, the bell symbols are aligned.

  For these reasons, when BB is won during the CRT game, the BB symbols can be aligned only when the establishment flag is other than replay. Therefore, during a CRT game where the winning probability of replay is about 1 / 1.90, in order to align the BB symbols, it will be replayed by leaking the game won for BB or the lottery of about 1 / 1.90. There will be only one of the games that won the other winning roles.

  In other words, during a CRT game, replay is won with a high probability, and even if BB is won, it is very often difficult to align the BB symbols. If such a characteristic (priority order) is used, if the winning probability of replay in the CRT game is increased, the possibility of winning a winning role other than replay is reduced accordingly, so the internal lottery flag of BB is carried forward. The CRT game can be advanced as it is.

  Also, from the player's side, even if the BB is won during the CRT game, if the BB symbols are aligned immediately (in the game), the CRT game will end, so it will be aligned immediately. It can be said that there is not much advantage. Therefore, the player proceeds with the BB symbol etc. as much as possible during the CRT game (or by deliberately removing the BB symbol etc.).

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

[Establishment flag promotion process during CRT game]
During the CRT game, the winning value determination table is changed depending on which of BB, MB, and RB is the establishment flag. The change of the hit value determination table at this time is appropriately performed in the above-described flag processing (step S107 in FIG. 30) (details are not shown). Note that the case where the establishment flag is set here means that the respective games won each are excluded. That is, the following description is based on the assumption that the establishment flags of BB, MB, and RB are carried over. In FIG. 37, when BB is the establishment flag during the CRT game (FIG. 37 (a)), when MB is the establishment flag (FIG. 37 (b)), RB is the establishment flag. (FIG. 37 (c)) specifically shows the winning value determination table (note that these are also stored in the ROM 1112 or the like in advance).

  Also, in each figure, for example, [Lose ← BB] shown in FIG. 37A is changed from a hit value for BB to a hit value for lose. Is shown. Looking at each of FIGS. 37A and 37B, the winning combination carried over as the establishment flag is always changed to the lost value (however, the shared winning value is considered to be won only for other winning combinations) ).

In more detail,
(1) When BB is carried over as an establishment flag (FIG. 37 (a)), the hit value corresponding to MB and RB as well as BB is changed to lost.
(2) When the MB is carried over as the establishment flag (FIG. 37 (b)), the hit value corresponding to only the MB is changed to the loss.
(3) When RB is carried over as an establishment flag (FIG. 37 (c)), the hit value corresponding to MB as well as RB is changed to lost.

From these facts, even if the established flag is carried over during the CRT game, the winning combination that is higher than the established flag will continue to be a lottery target. Here, “higher” means a player having a high degree of advantage for the player (that is, a player having a higher total number of medals can be higher). Therefore,
[BB>RB> MB]
Is given a ranking. That is, BB is the winning combination with the highest rank, and MB is the winning combination with the lowest rank (however, in the case of limiting to the above three, the same shall apply hereinafter). Also, in this example, the reason why BB is ranked top is that a CRT game is added, that is, RB is top when only looking at the number of acquired medals, but in BB, the subsequent CRT game is This is because, as long as it continues, for example, the possibility that a CRT game such as BB → CRT game → BB → CRT game loops can be expected. Thereby, as long as the loop of the CRT game continues, the player can continue to acquire medals.

  In addition, when the winning combination of the higher rank is won, the established flag that has been carried over until then disappears (the established flag is promoted, and the established flag that has been carried over until then is turned OFF). In other words, while the establishment flag is carried over, there is a possibility of being promoted to a higher-ranking winning combination. Therefore, even if the winning MB of the lowest position is won during the CRT game, the BB or RB lottery is not performed during the subsequent CRT game. That is, as long as the CRT game continues, it is possible to expect to always win BB.

  In this example, the winning value of the winning combination carried over as the establishment flag is changed to lose, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be changed to a replay hit value. If it does in this way, the winning probability of a replay will become high whenever promotion of a formation flag is performed. That is, the possibility that the CRT game can be continued until the number of games at which the CRT game ends is reached 100 times is increased (the winning symbol corresponding to the establishment flag is not easily arranged in the middle of the CRT game). It becomes a situation). Further, the maximum number of continuous CRT games is not limited to 100, and the number of times may be distributed by lottery.

[Various productions]
The above is an example of control by the main board 409, but in the slot machine 1, various effect operations can be controlled (effect process) by the sub board 449 as the game progresses. As already described, this is executed by the CPU 1118 of the sub-board 449 based on various commands output from the main board 409.

  For example, various effect processes can be executed in accordance with the gaming state such as a normal game and a BB game. In the various effects processing, display by the image display body 500, generation of sound effects by the speaker 510 or the like, and light emission or lighting by LED decoration or the like can be executed as various effects. These various effects can entertain the player visually or auditorily (or tactilely) and further enhance the fun of the game.

  In addition, it is possible to execute an effect mode corresponding to a game result (an internal lottery result, a result of determination processing, etc.) or an effect mode not corresponding to a game result.

  Specifically, the production mode corresponding to the result of the game is to execute a mode (for example, display of “bonus confirmation”) that notifies that when the lottery result of the internal lottery becomes BB. is there. This is performed quickly when the player starts the start operation or finishes the stop process, thereby quickly knowing that the player has an opportunity to win a large number of medals such as BB. It becomes possible. You can also notify winnings such as small roles and replays.

  When the establishment flag is promoted, an effect (promotion effect) that informs that effect is executed. This is when the winning symbol corresponding to the established flag carried over during the CRT game is aligned (or when it is aligned), or when the CRT game reaches the specified number of games and ends, the game immediately after It is effective to execute it at the start. That is, by executing the promotion effect, the player can know that at least two of RB, MB, and BB were won during the CRT game.

  The promotion effect may be executed even when the establishment flag is not promoted. In this case, if the promotion effect is executed only when the winning combination of at least MB is won, the player will not be dismayed. Furthermore, even if only the MB is won during the CRT game, it is possible to make it appear to the player as if the establishment flag has been promoted (that is, two winning roles have been won). It becomes possible. Therefore, even if it is known that the MB has been won immediately after the end of the CRT game, the player will not be disappointed much.

  In addition, the production mode that does not correspond to the game result is to execute a mode that makes it appear as if a small role, replay, BB or the like is won when the lottery result of the internal lottery is lost. . This is also executed when the player starts the start operation or finishes the stop process, thereby making the player have a sense of expectation.

  Furthermore, since various effect processes can be executed based on the progress of the game, they can be executed at any time in connection with a series of operations (operations for advancing the game) performed by the player. For example, it is possible to suddenly produce an effect after a while after the start operation is accepted, or to produce an effect each time each reel stops due to a stop operation by the player.

  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.

  The above is one form of the slot machine 1 of the present invention, but is not limited to this. In addition, there is a type of spinning-type game machine using a game ball, which is also suitable as an embodiment.

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 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. 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 the symbol display window 401 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 an extraction random number value hit value determination table (various). 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 BB game game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of MB game game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of RB game game processing. It is a winning value determination table of extracted random numbers in a CRT game.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... Slot machine (game machine)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Outer main body 104 ... Back board 112 ... Power supply device 113 ... Wiring relay member 119 ... Main body side wirings 128 ... Supporting cylinder 300 ... Symbol variation display apparatus 400 ... Case member 409 ... Main board | substrate 418 ... Temporary fixing member 423 ... Case side Wiring 425, 427 ... Connector 428 ... Connector holder 500 ... Image display

Claims (3)

A movable display member which symbol zone is attached subjected to plural types of symbols, and symbol variation display device provided with a plurality of the movable display member, the symbols on the symbol band attached to the movable display having a predetermined number worth A symbol display unit that can be displayed at a predetermined location in the symbol variation display device as a symbol group, and starts the variation of the plurality of movable display bodies by inputting a game value and starting the player, In a gaming machine that displays a result of one game on the symbol variation display device when a stop operation of the movable display body is accepted,
And output select one of the game award from among a plurality of game benefits predetermined after each game, and the internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery said singled out the game award is an internal established state,
Display mode determination means for determining whether a display mode corresponding to the gaming privilege in the internal establishment state is displayed on the symbol display unit;
When it is determined by the display mode determination unit that a display mode corresponding to the game privilege in the internally established state is displayed, a game privilege grant unit that grants the game privilege;
A grant opportunity increasing means for increasing a game value grant opportunity across a plurality of games;
For the plurality of game benefits , a special game is executed in which an opportunity for giving a game value by the giving opportunity increasing means is increased as a privilege that maintains the internal establishment state until it is displayed on the symbol display unit. first Exclusive and second Exclusive is contained at least,
Of the first special privilege and the second special privilege, specify a given game privilege grant opportunity in addition to the special game being executed only when the first special privilege is granted Additional privilege granting means for granting additional benefits increased over a number of games;
If the as lottery result of the internal lottery in the additional privilege granting state additional benefits are granted, said second Exclusive of the plurality of Exclusive is determined that applied by said additional privilege granting means the said additional benefits to a certain number of game end, possible addition continue to add benefits priority applied state to grant preferentially than the special game based on special offers of the second award priority granted state continuation means And
The additional privilege priority grant state continuation means is
Until the specific number of games are played unless the display mode corresponding to the second special privilege is displayed on the symbol display section in the additional privilege priority granting state in which the second special privilege is in an internally established state. The additional privilege priority granting state is continued, and when the display mode corresponding to the second special privilege is displayed on the symbol display unit, the additional privilege priority granting state is terminated.
The internal lottery means may be provided with the additional privilege in addition to the execution opportunity of the special game in spite of the fact that the second special privilege is in an internally established state in the additional privilege priority granting state. has a drawing object determining means to run the internal lottery according to Exclusive,
Grant that grants the first special privilege instead of the second special privilege when it is determined that the first special privilege is granted as the lottery result of the internal lottery in the additional privilege priority granting state Further equipped with a privilege change means,
In the additional privilege priority granting state, the specific number of games is displayed unless the display mode corresponding to the second special privilege is displayed on the symbol display section even though the second special privilege is in an internally established state. The gaming machine is characterized in that the opportunity to be granted the first special benefit is continued in place of the second special privilege by continuing the additional privilege priority granting state until . The grant opportunities increasing means, over the second of the total number of game value granted at special benefits first possible multiple games at least as compared to the total number of game value granted by Exclusive The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an opportunity for giving game value is increased. When the first special privilege is selected as the lottery result of the internal lottery in the additional privilege granting state, the predetermined gaming privilege is compared with the first special privilege until the specific number of games is over. And further providing a top priority additional privilege granting state continuation means for continuing the top priority additional privilege granting state to be preferentially granted.
The said lottery object determination means performs the said internal lottery for all the game privileges except the said 1st special privilege and the said 2nd special privilege in the said highest priority additional privilege provision state. The gaming machine described in 1.