JP5354322B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suggesting a special pattern corresponding to a won special symbol combination in a suitable form. <P>SOLUTION: When a start lever 41 provided to a slot machine 10 is operated, a symbol combination is drawn inside and reels 32L, 32M and 32R visible through display windows 26L, 26M and 26R start to rotate. Then, when stop switches 42-44 are operated, the reels 32L, 32M and 32R corresponding to the respective switches 42-44 are stopped. In this case, when one BB is won, the combination of winning BB symbols is displayed at an auxiliary display part 65 on the basis of the achievement of a second replay winning or a third replay winning. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

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

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when the player inserts a medal, an effective line is set, and then the player operates the start lever to play a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) role or small role in the slot machine. In addition, a lottery such as a re-game is performed and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts to rotate, each reel is sequentially stopped to finish one game. When all reels stop rotating, the winning combination will be awarded if the combination of the winning combination on the active line is stopped, and the player will receive a medal reward or a game state transition privilege. Is done. Here, when winning the BB combination, the BB winning is valid until the corresponding winning is established, and the winning combination is invalid after the game is over regardless of whether the winning combination is established or not. It is common to be done. Therefore, it is common for a player to watch a changing symbol and operate a stop switch so that the predetermined symbol stops on the active line. In other words, the player can actively participate in the game. This is a feature of slot machines. In recent years, a slot machine has been proposed in which a plurality of BB combinations are set and different symbol combinations are associated with each BB combination (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-5351

  However, when different symbol combinations are associated with each BB role, it is necessary for the player to stop the corresponding symbol combination on the active line after detecting that the player has won any of the BB roles. There is a concern that there is a possibility that the player may feel frustrated. On the other hand, when it is configured to suggest a combination of symbols corresponding to a game won for any of the BB roles, a new problem that a sense of expectation for BB winning in a game that is not won for the BB role is impaired. Is concerned.

  The above problems are not limited to the slot machines as exemplified above, but a game in which a plurality of special roles that are valid until a corresponding winning is established and a special pattern that is different for each special role is associated. This is a problem that also applies to machines and other gaming machines that display a variety of patterns in a variable manner and then end the variable display.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suggesting a special picture corresponding to a special role won in a suitable form. .

In the first aspect of the present invention, based on the operation of the cyclic display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of pictures, the start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pictures, and the operation of the start operation means. The lottery means for performing lottery, the stop operation means operated to stop the cyclic display of the picture, and the cyclic display of the picture based on the operation of the start operation means, and the operation of the stop operation means Display control means for controlling display of the circulation display means so as to stop the cyclic display of the picture based on the case, the lottery result of the combination is a special combination winning, and the special pattern is stopped at a predetermined effective position Privilege granting means for granting a privilege; and, if the lottery result of the role is the special role winning, reservation means for retaining and storing the special role winning until the special picture stops at the effective position; Comprising, in the gaming machine that associates a special pattern different for each special combination with a plurality of said special role, if you win in any of at least the special combination, the first roles as the first specific role in one game once the 2 lottery information setting means for setting lottery information used when the lottery means to perform the lottery of the combination, so that a chance to win the winning combination with the specific combination, and the lottery result of the combination is the first combination If the result of winning together with the second specific combinations and the first specific combination, the first specific pattern corresponding to the stop operation means the first specific combination if it is operated at a first predetermined timing If the stop operation means is operated at a second specified timing different from the first specified timing so as to stop at the effective position, the second specified pattern corresponds to the second specified combination and is different from the first specified pattern. Is the effective position To stop, so that the first pattern different from the each specific picture with stop operation means corresponding to the first roles if it is operated at a timing other than the respective specified timing to stop the effective position, When the second display control means for controlling the display of the circulation display means and the first specific picture or the second specific picture stop at the effective position , the player possesses regardless of whether the special role is won or not . Second privilege granting means for granting a second privilege that allows the next game to be played without reducing the game medium, and when the first picture stops at the effective position, regardless of whether the special role is won or not Based on the fact that the third privilege granting means for granting the third privilege equal to the player's advantage degree equal to the second privilege and the first specific design or the second specific design stopped at the effective position. Suggesting means for suggesting a winning special picture corresponding to the special role, and the operation period of the stop operation means at the second specified timing is shorter than the operation period of the stop operation means at the first specified timing The operation period of the stop operation means, which is a timing other than each specified timing, is longer than the operation period of the stop operation means, which is the first specified timing, and the second specified timing and An operation period of the stop operation means that is a timing other than each of the specified timings is provided between an operation period of the stop operation means and an operation period of the stop operation means that is the first specified timing, and the suggestion The means always suggests the winning special design when the second specific design stops at the effective position, and the first specific design stops at the effective location. If you, suggesting the winning special picture at a lower probability than the case where the second specific pattern is stopped at the effective position, if the first picture is stopped on the effective position, it does not suggest the winning special picture It is characterized by.

  It is possible to suggest a special picture corresponding to the special role won in a suitable form.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described as a means, and will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the embodiment of the invention is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Means 1. Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery drawing based on the operation of the start operation means;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Display control means (mainly controlling display of the circulation display means so as to start the circulation display of the picture based on the operation of the start operation means and stop the circulation display of the picture based on the operation of the stop operation means. A slide table setting processing function and a reel control processing function of the control device 101);
When the lottery result of the winning combination is a special winning combination (first BB to 18BB) and the special pattern (combination of the first BB to 18BB symbols) stops at a predetermined effective position (effective line), a privilege (BB Privilege granting means (BB start processing function S704 of the main control device 101) for granting a transition to a state,
If the lottery result of the winning combination is the special winning combination, a reservation means (RAM 106 of the main control device 101) for storing the special winning combination until the special design stops at the effective position;
In a gaming machine having a plurality of the special roles and associating different special patterns for each special role,
When one of the special roles is won, a predetermined specific pattern (a combination of the second replay symbol, a combination of the third regame symbol, a specific eye) can be stopped at the effective position. Second display control means (display table setting processing function and reel control processing function at the time of overlapping winning combination winning and BB winning only of the main controller 101) for controlling the display of the circulation display means;
A suggestion means (auxiliary display unit 65) for suggesting a winning special symbol (combination of winning BB symbol) corresponding to the winning special role based on the fact that the specific symbol stops at the effective position. A gaming machine.
According to this means, when one of the special roles is won, the specific picture can be stopped at the effective position. Then, based on the fact that the specific picture has stopped at the effective position, the winning special picture corresponding to the selected special role is suggested. By adopting such a configuration, when the player senses that one of the special roles has been won, the game is played while expecting that the special symbol stops at the effective position and the winning special symbol is suggested. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to cause the player to operate the stop operation means in order to stop the specific picture at the effective position, and it is possible to suggest the winning special picture while actively participating in the game. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the winning special picture in a suitable form.

Mean 2. In the means 1, the circulation display means includes a first timing (a timing at which the second “bell” symbol to the sixth “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L at the time of overlapping winning combination winning, The timing when the “Replay” symbol of No. 18 reaches the lower stage, the timing of the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 8 to the “Youth” symbol of No. 11 at the time of winning only the 1st to 9th BBs, When the stop operation means is operated at the time when only the 10th to 18th BBs are won, the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L to the “young man” symbol of the eleventh has reached the lower stage) The design can be stopped at the effective position, and the specific design is stopped at the effective position when the stop operation means is operated at a timing other than the first timing. Gaming machine wherein the bets are placed the specific pattern so as not to be.
According to this means, in order to stop the specific picture at the effective position, it is necessary to operate the stop operation means at the first timing. By adopting such a configuration, when it is detected that the player has won one of the special roles, it is possible to try to operate the stop operation means at the first timing, and the player is actively engaged in the game. It is possible to participate.

  In addition, in the configuration in which a plurality of circulating bodies are provided as the circulation display means, and the pattern attached to each of the circulating bodies forms a specific pattern by forming a predetermined combination at an effective position, at least one of the circulating bodies The stop operation means corresponding to the body may be configured to be operated at the first timing.

  Means 3. In the above means 1 or 2, the second display control means is configured such that the specified timing (the second “Bell” symbol to the No. 6 “Watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L at the time of winning the duplicate winning combination has reached the lower stage. The timing when the “Replay” symbol of No. 18 has reached the bottom, the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 8 to the “Youth” symbol of No. 11 at the time of winning only the 1st to 9th BBs have reached the bottom. When the stop operation means is operated at the timing of the 10th to 18th BBs only when the 7th “red 7” symbol to the 11th “young” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage) The specific design is stopped at the effective position and the specific design is not stopped at the effective position when the stop operation means is operated at a timing other than the specified timing. Gaming machine and displaying controls the circulation display means.

  According to this means, in order to stop the specific picture at the effective position, it is necessary to operate the stop operation means at a specified timing. By adopting such a configuration, when it is detected that the player has won one of the special roles, it is possible to try to operate the stop operation means at a specified timing, and the player actively participates in the game. It becomes possible to make it.

  In addition, in the configuration in which a plurality of circulating bodies are provided as the circulation display means, and the pattern attached to each of the circulating bodies forms a specific pattern by forming a predetermined combination at an effective position, at least one of the circulating bodies What is necessary is just to set it as the structure which needs to operate the stop operation means corresponding to a body at a regular timing.

  Means 4. In any one of the above means 1 to 3, second privilege granting means for granting a second privilege (replay) when the specific picture stops at the effective position (automatic input processing function S204 of the main control device 101). A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to this means, the second privilege is given when the specific pattern stops at the effective position. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of disadvantages such as a decrease in game media owned by the player as a result of operating the stop operation means to stop the specific design at the effective position. It becomes.

  Means 5. In the above means 4, the second privilege granting unit is characterized in that, as the second privilege, a privilege of re-play that enables the next game is detected without detecting reception of a game medium used for the game. Gaming machine.

  According to this means, when the specific picture is stopped at the effective position, a re-game privilege that allows the next game is given without detecting the reception of the game medium used for the game. With this configuration, when the player stops the specific picture at the effective position and grasps the winning special picture, the player can place the winning special picture in the next game without reducing the game medium owned by the player. It is possible to operate the stop operation means to stop the operation. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the winning special picture in a suitable form.

  Means 6. In the means 4 or 5, the second display control means stops the specific picture at the effective position when the lottery result of the combination is a specific combination (second replay, third replay) win. A game machine, wherein display control of the circulation display means is performed so as to be possible.

  According to this means, it is possible to stop the specific picture at the effective position when the specific combination is won. With this configuration, when it is detected that the player has won one of the special roles, it is possible to cause the subsequent game to be performed while expecting the specific role to be won. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous after winning one of the special roles until the winning special picture stops at the effective position.

  Mean 7 In the above means 6, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the first winning combination (first replaying game) and the first design (combination of the first replaying symbols) stops at the effective position, the second privilege And the third privilege granting means (automatic input processing function S204 of the main control device 101) for granting the third privilege (re-game) with the same degree of advantage of the player and at least one of the special roles, The lottery information setting means (of the main control device 101) sets lottery information used when the lottery performs lottery of the combination so that the first combination and the specific combination both have a chance to win in the game round. And a lottery table setting function S305).

  According to this means, when the first combination is won and the first pattern is stopped at the effective position, the third privilege is provided with the same degree of advantage as the second privilege. In addition, when at least one of the special roles is won, lottery information used for performing the lottery of the roles is set so that both the first role and the specified role have a chance to win. By adopting such a configuration, when the specific picture cannot be stopped at the effective position in the game times won for the specific role, the first picture is stopped at the effective position and an opportunity to give the third privilege is generated. Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that not only the winning special picture is suggested but also the privilege is not given in the game times won for the specific role. In addition, when the third benefit and the second privilege are compared, the player has the same degree of advantage, so that in the game times in which the specific role and the first role are both won, the player is not a specific picture. It is possible to suppress the opportunity to operate the stop operation means aiming at one pattern, and it is possible to preferably suggest a winning special pattern.

  Means 8. In the above means 7, the lottery information setting means sets the lottery information so that the first combination is also won when the specific combination is won.

  According to this means, when a specific role is won, the first role is also won, so when the specific role is won and the specific pattern cannot be stopped at the effective position, an opportunity that a privilege is not granted Can be further reduced.

  Means 9. In the means 7 or 8, the circulation display means causes the first picture to be in the effective position when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the specific picture cannot be stopped at the effective position. A gaming machine, wherein the first picture is arranged so that it can be stopped.

  According to this means, the circulation display means can stop the first picture at the effective position when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the specific picture cannot be stopped at the effective position. A first pattern is arranged. With this configuration, when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the specific picture cannot be stopped at the effective position in the game times when both the specific combination and the first combination are won, the first pattern is set to the effective position. It is possible to stop and give the third privilege. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that not only the winning special picture is suggested but also the privilege is not given in the game times won for the specific role.

  Means 10. In any one of the above means 7 to 9, the lottery information setting means, when winning any of the special roles, the lottery information setting means A gaming machine, wherein the lottery information is set so that a winning probability is high.

  According to this means, when one of the special roles is won, the probability of winning the specific combination is higher than when no special role is won. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to increase the chance that the specific picture can be stopped at the effective position in the game times after winning one of the special roles.

  Means 11. In any one of the above means 7 to 10, a plurality of the specific combinations are provided and a different specific pattern is associated with each specific combination, and the winning means is selected with a probability according to the specific pattern stopped at the effective position. A gaming machine characterized by a structure that suggests a special picture.

  According to this means, the winning special design is suggested with a probability corresponding to the specific design stopped at the effective position. With this configuration, when a player senses that he has won one of the special roles, he will win a special role that corresponds to a specific design that has a high probability that the winning special design is suggested, It is possible to cause a subsequent game to be performed while expecting that a specific pattern with a high probability of suggesting a pattern stops at an effective position. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous after winning one of the special roles until the winning special picture stops at the effective position.

  Means 12. In the above means 11, the lottery information setting means is configured to set the lottery information so that a plurality of specific combinations among the specific combinations have an opportunity to win in one game round. When the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which one specific picture corresponding to a specific combination that is won at one game time can be stopped at the effective position, both are won at the first game time. A gaming machine, wherein each of the specific pictures is arranged so that the other specific pictures corresponding to the specific role to be stopped cannot be stopped at the effective position.

  According to this means, when a plurality of specific roles are won in one game round, the player can select which specific picture to operate the stop operation means to stop at the effective position. Therefore, it becomes possible to make a player participate actively.

  In addition, in the configuration in which a plurality of circulating bodies are provided as the circulation display means, and the pattern attached to each of the circulating bodies forms a specific pattern by forming a predetermined combination at an effective position, at least one of the circulating bodies If each specific pattern is arranged in the above-described relationship with respect to the body, it can be expected that the same effect can be obtained.

  Means 13. In the above means 11 or 12, the lottery information setting means sets the lottery information so that in the game times in which one specific combination among the specific combinations is won, all other specific combinations are also selected. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to perform.

  According to this means, in the game times in which one specific combination among the specific combinations is won, all other specific combinations are also won. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to operate the stop operation means to stop the specific design corresponding to the specific role that the player has not won in the effective position, and lose the opportunity to suggest the special design winning symbol. It can be avoided.

  Means 14. In any one of the means 11 to 13, the circulation display means arranges the specific pictures so that the operation period of the stop operation means that enables the specific pictures to be stopped at the effective position is different. In addition, the suggestion means is configured such that the probability that the winning special picture is suggested increases as the specific picture with a short operation period stops at the effective position.

  According to this means, the specific information is arranged in the circulation display means so that the operation period of the stop operation means that can stop the specific picture at the effective position is different, and the specific picture with a short operation period is arranged. The probability that the winning special picture is suggested increases as the position stops at the effective position. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to select which specific picture is to be operated to stop at a valid position in consideration of his / her skill to operate the stop operation means aiming at the picture. And the player can be actively involved in the game.

  Means 15. Any one of the means 6 to 14, further comprising a specific combination winning suggestion means (speaker 64, display control device 81) for indicating the specific combination winning when the specific combination is won. .

  According to this means, when a specific combination is won, a specific combination winning is suggested. With this configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the stop operation means to stop the specific picture at the effective position, and actively participate in the game in the situation where the specific role is won. It becomes possible.

  Means 16. In any one of the means 1 to 3, the second display control means stops the specific picture at the effective position when one of the special roles is won and another role is not won. A game machine characterized in that display control of the circulation display means is performed so as to be possible.

  According to this means, when one of the special roles is won and the other role is not won, the specific design can be stopped at the effective position. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to increase the chance that the specific pattern can be stopped.

  Means 17. In the means 16, when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which one of the special pictures can be stopped at the effective position, the circulation display means sets the specific picture to the effective position. If the stop operation means is operated at a timing that cannot be stopped and the specific picture can be stopped at the effective position, none of the special pictures can be stopped at the effective position. A gaming machine in which the specific design and each special design are arranged.

  According to this means, when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which one of the special pictures can be stopped at the effective position, the cyclic display means can stop the specific picture at the effective position. The special design and each special design are arranged so that none of the special design can be stopped at the effective position when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the specific design can be stopped at the valid location. ing. With this configuration, we expect to operate the stop operation means in order to stop the special role corresponding to the special role that we have won by believing in our intuition, or to suggest the winning special symbol. Thus, the player can select whether to operate the stop operation means to stop the specific pattern at the effective position, and the player can be actively involved in the game.

Means 18. Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery drawing based on the operation of the start operation means;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Display control means (mainly controlling display of the circulation display means so as to start the circulation display of the picture based on the operation of the start operation means and stop the circulation display of the picture based on the operation of the stop operation means. A slide table setting processing function and a reel control processing function of the control device 101);
When the lottery result of the winning combination is a special winning combination (first BB to 18BB) and the special pattern (combination of the first BB to 18BB symbols) stops at a predetermined effective position (effective line), a privilege (BB Privilege granting means (BB start processing function S704 of the main control device 101) for granting a transition to a state,
If the lottery result of the winning combination is the special winning combination, a reservation means (RAM 106 of the main control device 101) for storing the special winning combination until the special design stops at the effective position;
In a gaming machine having a plurality of the special roles and associating different special patterns for each special role,
When one of the special roles is won, a predetermined specific pattern (a combination of the second replay symbol, a combination of the third regame symbol, a specific eye) can be stopped at the effective position. Second display control means (display table setting processing function and reel control processing function at the time of overlapping winning combination winning and BB winning only of the main controller 101) for controlling the display of the circulation display means;
Suggestion suggesting a winning special symbol (combination of winning BB symbol) corresponding to the winning special role based on the operation of the stop operation means at a timing at which the specific symbol can be stopped at the effective position A gaming machine comprising means (auxiliary display unit 65).

  According to this means, when one of the special roles is won, the specific picture can be stopped at the effective position. Then, based on the fact that the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the specific pattern can be stopped at the effective position, the winning special pattern corresponding to the selected special combination is suggested. By adopting such a configuration, when the player senses that one of the special roles has been won, the game is played while expecting that the special symbol stops at the effective position and the winning special symbol is suggested. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to cause the player to operate the stop operation means in order to stop the specific picture at the effective position, and it is possible to suggest the winning special picture while actively participating in the game. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the winning special picture in a suitable form.

  Note that any of the configurations of the above means 2 to 17 may be applied to this means, and in such a case, a synergistic effect can be expected.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 is formed in a box shape having an open front as a whole, and is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front, and the front door 12 has a bearing portion 14a at a position corresponding to each support shaft 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. The front door 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the front door 12 so as to be movable. Further, the front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 that is integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. The game panel 25 is formed with three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are disposed on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. . For example, the stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is determined by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. In the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the reel index sensor detects that the reel has made one rotation, a detection signal is output to the main controller 101 described later each time the reel is detected. Therefore, main controller 101 determines the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circular direction). More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch the symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. The main controller 101 grasps the symbols visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, It is possible to control to stop a predetermined symbol at a position where it can be visually recognized from 26M and 26R.

  Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. These numbers are symbols that are visible to the main controller 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Is a number for recognizing and not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As a symbol, a “bell” symbol (for example, the 20th of the left reel 32L), a “blue 7” symbol (for example, the 19th of the left reel 32L), a “replay” symbol (for example, the 18th of the left reel 32L), “Watermelon” design (eg, 17th on left reel 32L), “Blue cherry” design (eg, 16th on left reel 32L), “White 7” design (eg, 13th on left reel 32L), “Youth” There are nine types of symbols (for example, the 12th of the left reel 32L), the “red 7” symbol (for example, the 7th of the left reel 32L), and the “red cherry” symbol (for example, the 3rd of the left reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

  Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R is formed so that there are three symbols from which the entire symbol can be visually recognized out of the twenty-one symbols attached to the corresponding reel. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  In this slot machine 10, a total of five combination lines are set, connecting three positions where these nine symbols become visible, three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction. ing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, as a combination line in the horizontal direction, an upper line L1 connecting the upper symbols of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and a middle symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are connected. A line L2 and a lower line L3 connecting the lower symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are set. Further, as a combination line in the oblique direction, a lower right line L4 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, and the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M. A right rising line L5 connecting the upper symbol of the symbol and the right reel 32R is set. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out is given or the gaming state is shifted as winning establishment. Benefits are granted. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emission unit 33 which comprises an auxiliary production part is arrange | positioned at the back side of the front door 12. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, a pair of left and right light emitting display portions 34L to 36L, 34M to 36M, and 34R to 36R are provided on the front side of the light emitting unit 33 at positions corresponding to the nine symbols that are visible. It has been.

  FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols for winning and a privilege to be given when winning.

  The prizes for which medals are paid out include watermelon prizes, bell prizes, and first and second cherry prizes. When the “watermelon” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop alongside the effective line, 15 medals are paid out as a watermelon prize, and the “bell” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are effective lines. In the case of stopping side by side, 10 medals are paid out as a bell prize. When the “red cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L stops on the active line, two medals are paid out as the first cherry prize, and the “blue cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L stops on the active line. In this case, two medals are paid out as the second cherry prize. That is, in the case of the first and second cherry wins, the symbols that stop on the active line for the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R may be any symbols. In other words, if the combination of any “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L and any symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stops on the active line, it can be said that the corresponding cherry prize is established. Therefore, when the “red cherry” symbol or the “blue cherry” symbol stops at the position where the plurality of effective lines of the left reel 32L overlap (specifically, the upper and lower stages), the corresponding cherry on each effective line. As a result, 4 (= 2 × 2) medals are paid out.

  There are 18 types of BB winnings of the first to 18th BB winnings as winnings for which the game state is shifted. “Red 7” or “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L, “red 7” symbol, “blue 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and “red 7” of the right reel 32R If any of the symbol, “Blue 7” symbol, or “White 7” symbol stops on the active line, the gaming state shifts to a big bonus state (hereinafter referred to as “BB state”) as a BB winning. To do. For example, when the “red 7” symbol, the “red 7” symbol, and the “red 7” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line, the first BB prize is established.

  There are first to third re-game winnings as the prizes other than the medal payout and the game state transition. When the “replay” symbols of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R stop side by side on the active line, the medal payout and the game state transition are not performed as the first re-game winning, but the next medal is not inserted. It is possible to play games. Further, when the “red 7” symbol or “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stop side by side on the active line, As the third regame prize, it is possible to play the next game without inserting medals similarly to the first regame prize.

  As other winnings, there is an RB winning that is awarded only when the gaming state is the BB state. In the BB state, when stopped alongside the “Replay” symbol, “Bell” symbol, and “Replay” symbol from the left on the active line, the medal is not paid out as an RB winning, but the gaming state is in a regular bonus state , “RB state”).

  Hereinafter, a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning prize is also referred to as a winning symbol combination. For example, the 6BB symbol combination is a combination of symbols for winning the 6BB, that is, a combination of “red 7” symbol, “blue 7” symbol, and “white 7” symbol. The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the winnings are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the 6BB symbol is a “red 7” symbol on the left reel 32L, a “blue 7” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and a “white 7” symbol on the right reel 32R.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated while a predetermined number of medals are inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. Each of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disposed immediately below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of symbols based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting game media. If attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 45 is directly inserted by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by a selector 46 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 46a. When the medal path switching solenoid 46a is not excited, the medal is guided to the discharge path 48, and when the medal path switching solenoid 46a is excited, the medal is selected. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 that stores medals and a payout device 53 that pays out medals to a player. The payout device 53 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48 and to pay out the medal to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, a reserve tank 54 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 51 to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the reserve tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 52 a is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 54.

  A button-like return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically operated so that the medal jammed in the selector 46 becomes a medal. It is returned from the discharge port 49.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, there is provided a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as game media at a time. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. It should be noted that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, whereas each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. In other words, it can be said to constitute indirect input means for indirectly inputting game media.

  A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. In other words, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the stored and stored condition, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 49 as an actual medal. In this case, if paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the checkout switch 59 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored game media.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals credited, and a remaining payout number that displays the number of remaining medals to be paid out before the BB state ends. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided. Although these display parts 60-62 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  Here, the relationship between the bet number of medals and the activated combination lines will be described with reference to FIG. If a medal is inserted from the medal slot 45 at the start of the game, a bet is placed.

  When the first medal is inserted into the medal slot 45, the bet number is 1, and the middle line L2 is activated. When the second medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the number of bets becomes 2, and a total of three combination lines including the upper line L1 and the lower line L3 in addition to the middle line L2 are activated. When the third medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the number of bets becomes 3, and all the combination lines L1 to L5 are activated.

  When four or more medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, if the number of virtual medals stored and stored at that time is less than 50, the surplus medals exceeding three are stored in the slot machine 10. Then, the number of virtual medals on the credit display unit 60 is added and displayed. On the other hand, when the number of virtual medals is 50 or reaches 50, the selector 46 switches from the storage passage 47 to the discharge passage 48, and the surplus medals are returned from the medal discharge port 49 to the medal tray 50. Is done.

  Further, virtual medals are stored and stored, and when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated at the start of the game, the virtual medals are inserted and a bet is made. When any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated, the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60 is subtracted by the number of inserted virtual medals. Is the same as the case where a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and the description is omitted.

  Incidentally, when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated and the virtual medal to be inserted is not stored and stored, for example, when the display of the credit display unit 60 is 2, the first For example, when the credit insertion switch 56 is operated, all the numerical values in the credit display unit 60 are subtracted to 0, and a bet is made for the amount of virtual medals that can be inserted.

  The upper part of the front door 12 has an upper lamp 63 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that produce various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state. Speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 65. On the back surface of the auxiliary display section 65, a light emitting unit 33, an upper lamp 63, a speaker 64, and a display control device 81 for driving the auxiliary display section 65 are provided.

  A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 accommodates a power supply device 91 therein, and includes a power switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, the hall manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turning it ON. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when the error state is reset but also when the winning probability of the slot machine 10 is changed.

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that manages and manages games is attached to the housing 11.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 102 which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation) and a start detection sensor that detects an operation of the start lever 41 are provided. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a that individually detect the operation of each of the stop switches 42 to 44, a inserted medal detection sensor 45a that detects a medal inserted from the medal slot 45, and a medal paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a-58a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion switch 56-58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72 Sensor 72a, setting key insertion hole 7 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that the setting key is inserted and turned ON are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the CPU 102 via the input / output port 104. It has become.

  A power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 includes a power supply unit 91a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power-off state and generates a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also when the power switch 71 powers off. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply has been shut off when this drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104. The CPU 102 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81.

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a time sufficient for executing the power failure process by the main controller 101 is secured.

  On the output side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), a medal path switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, a credit A display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, an external concentration terminal board 121 that can transmit information to a hall management device (not shown), and the like are connected via an input / output port 104. Yes.

  The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the light emitting unit 33, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and a substrate on which a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. I have. Then, after receiving a signal from the main control device 101, the display control device 81 independently drives and controls the light emitting unit 33, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base for executing auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 which is a main base for overall management of games. Various display units 60 to 62 may be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

  The CPU 102 described above includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for assuring, as is well known, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and subsequent figures is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 106 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the power to the slot machine 10 is cut off. In the RAM 106, a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of a combination, and a sliding table used when stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In addition to the sliding table storage area 106b for storing the game information, the status information storage area 106c for storing the gaming status such as the BB status, etc., a backup area is provided.

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shutdown by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before power-off based on the backup area information. . Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is shut off by the power failure process (see FIG. 10), and the restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

  Further, a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power is shut off, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 can be broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. NMI interrupt processing that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, a process related to the progress of the game among these processes, that is, a timer interrupt process and a normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process periodically executed by the main control apparatus 101. A timer interrupt is generated every 1.49 msec by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101, for example.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, an outline of the power failure process will be described.

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main controller 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets a power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in RAM 106.

  In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission has been completed. If the transmission has not been completed, this process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. If the command transmission has been completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is stored in the backup area of the RAM 106. Thereafter, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal when the power failure is eliminated is stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state is recovered, so that writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the main processing is performed.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

  That is, in step S104, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor that is a respective rotating drum driving motor is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether the read result is normal. A sensor monitoring process for monitoring the above is performed. In step S108, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process for outputting the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 121 is performed.

  In step S110, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a start command and a lottery result command to be described later to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 is returned to the corresponding register in the CPU 102, respectively. Thereafter, in step S115, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control related to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start process, the process waits until the display control device 81 and the like finish initialization. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S213 is performed.

  As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random value used in the previous game) is cleared. Thereafter, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether any of the first to third re-game winnings is established in the previous game. If any of the re-game winnings has been established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and an insertion completion command is set to end the start waiting process. Here, the insertion completion command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to make the completion of the automatic insertion recognized. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, if any re-game winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If none of the re-game winnings have been established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed to confirm whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result performed in the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interruption process, If an abnormality has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. And set the checkout command. Here, the settlement command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that the credited virtual medal is being returned. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process If either one is performed, a medal insertion process for setting an effective line or the like is performed, and an insertion command is set to end the start waiting process. Here, the insertion command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that a medal bet has been made. If neither medal insertion nor operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

  In step S205, it is determined whether or not the bet number of medals has reached the prescribed number. If the bet number has not reached the prescribed number, the process returns to the start waiting process in step S204, and sensor abnormality check is performed in the process. Processes after the process are performed. If the bet number has reached the specified number, the process proceeds to step S206, and it is determined whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. When the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed among the processes.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are bet (when both step S205 and step S206 are YES), it means that a start command has been issued to start the game. To do. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S207, where the medal path switching solenoid 46a is switched to a non-excited state to prohibit bet reception, and a start command is set in the subsequent step S208. Here, the start command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that a start command has been generated. Thereafter, the lottery process in step S209, the reel control process in step S210, the medal payout process in step S211, the RT state process in step S212, and the BB state process in step S213 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

  In the normal process, various commands such as the input command and the start command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed in the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

  Next, the lottery process in step S209 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 106. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After obtaining the random number, in steps S302 to S306, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is selected. Specifically, first, in step S302, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, it is further determined in step S303 whether the current gaming state is an RT state to be described later. If the current gaming state is neither the BB state nor the RT state, the normal state lottery table is selected in step S304. If the current gaming state is the RT state, the RT state lottery table is selected in step S305. If the current gaming state is the BB state, the BB state lottery table is selected in step S306. Select. Here, in this slot machine 10, six-stage winning probabilities from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” are prepared in advance. When the power is turned on, a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turned ON. By performing a predetermined operation, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In steps S304 to S306, when the setting state is “setting 1”, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected, and when “setting 6”, the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected. .

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a normal state lottery table selected in the normal state of “setting 3”. In the lottery table, the same number of index values IV as the number of combinations to be determined are set. Each index value IV is uniquely associated with each winning combination, and a point value PV is set. ing. That is, in the normal state in the slot machine 10, the determination is made for the 23 types of roles of the first replay, the watermelon, the bell, the first and second cherries, and the first to 18BB, and the second regame and the third Judgment is not performed for two types of replays.

  After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S307, and in step S308, a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and a new point value PV corresponding to 1 as the current index value IV is added to the random value. The determination value is DV.

  Thereafter, in step S309, whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is determined. In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If 65535 is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S310, and the winning flag of the combination corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, if the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 3, a bell winning flag is set in step S310.

  Incidentally, when the winning flag set is any one of the first re-game winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, the bell winning flag, the first cherry winning flag, and the second cherry winning flag, this winning flag is set by the corresponding winning flag. It is reset after the played game is over (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is any one of the first to 18th BB winning flags, these BB winning flags are reset on condition that the corresponding BB winning is established. That is, the first to 18th BB winning flags may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S310 in a state where any BB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 1 to 5, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and the current index value IV is 6 to 23. If so, the corresponding BB winning flag is not set. In other words, in a game in which any BB winning flag is carried over, when winning the first replay or the bell, watermelon, first or second cherry, the corresponding winning flag is set, while any BB is set. Even if it is a win, no new BB win flag is set.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S309, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S311, and in the subsequent step S312, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S308 and continues to determine whether or not the combination is correct. At this time, in step S308, the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used to determine whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV, In step S309, whether or not a winning combination is determined based on the determination value DV. By the way, when the winning / failing determination of the combination is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the winning probability of each BB is about 1/640, the winning probability of watermelon is 1/256, and the winning probability of Bell is about 7 respectively. The winning probability for each cherry is 1/512, and the winning probability for the first replay is about 1 / 7.3. That is, the probability of winning any of the cherries is 1/256, and the probability of winning any of the BBs is about 1/202. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1 / 1.4.

  After the winning flag is set in step S310, or when it is determined in step S312 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning combination determination has ended. In such a case, a lottery result command is set in step S313. Here, the lottery result command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the combination determination.

  Thereafter, in step S314, a slip table setting process for setting a slip table (stop table) for reel stop control is performed, and this process ends. Here, the slip table is a table in which it is determined how much the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are slid (rotated) and stopped from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. In other words, the slip table is a symbol that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) when the stop switches 42 to 44 are pressed, and actually stops at the base point position. This is a stop data group from which a relationship with a stop symbol (stop symbol number) can be derived.

  In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. Then, a plurality of sliding tables each having one of the five patterns of stop modes set for each symbol number of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are prepared for each combination.

  Thus, by setting the sliding table so that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops from when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated until the specified time (190 msec) elapses, the display window 26L, It is possible to give the player an impression as if the symbol arrangement (hereinafter referred to as stop appearance) that stops within the range that can be visually recognized from 26M and 26R is determined by the player's operation. In addition, by making it possible to slide up to 4 symbols, it becomes possible to stop combinations of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery on the active line as much as possible within the specified time. .

  FIG. 14 is an example of a sliding table that is set when the “red 7” symbol is stopped on the active line. The symbol having the number of slips of 0 is a symbol that actually stops in the lower stage. For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 7th “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L stops without slipping, and the “red 7” symbol Stop at the bottom. In addition, a symbol whose number is not zero means that the reel slides by the number of symbols described. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the first “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L slides by four symbols and the fifth “replay” symbol is displayed. Stops at the lower stage and stops the 7th “Red 7” symbol at the upper stage. Thus, in the sliding table, the number of slips when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the symbols attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R reach the lower stage is set for each symbol number.

  In the smooth table setting process, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is confirmed, and the smooth table uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag is stored in the smooth table storing area 106b of the RAM 106. set. At this time, in the slot machine 10, the winning symbol of the middle reel 32M is set to the upper or middle stage so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination of the left reel 32L (hereinafter referred to as “winning symbol”) stops at the upper or lower level. The sliding table is set so that the winning symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the upper stage or the lower stage so as to stop.

  The sliding table shown in FIG. 14 is a sliding table that is set first when only the first BB is won. However, even when the sliding table is set for the first time, depending on the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the “red 7” symbol does not stop at the above-described position, and so-called missing may occur. is there. This is because the range that can be slid is predetermined within 190 msec (maximum 4 symbols) from the timing when the stop switch is pressed, and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has one “Red 7” symbol This is because they are arranged only one by one.

  Here, the symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described.

  The “replay” symbol is arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbol that reaches the lower stage first and the symbol that reaches the next is 4 symbols or less. For example, the 11th “replay” symbol and the 14th “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M are arranged so that the interval is 2 symbols, and the 9th “replay” symbol and 14 on the left reel 32L. The “replay” symbols of the numbers are arranged so that the interval is 4 symbols. As described above, the “replay” symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less. As described above, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols at the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Therefore, by adopting such a symbol arrangement, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at an arbitrary position when the first replay prize is established, regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Can do. For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 9th “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower level, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at the lower level if the left reel 32L is stopped as it is. If the left reel 32L is slid after 2 symbols and then stopped, the 14th “replay” symbol can be stopped in the upper stage, and if the left reel 32L is slid after 3 symbols and then stopped, the 14th The “replay” symbol can be stopped in the middle.

  On the other hand, the “red 7” symbols are only arranged one at a position 7 in the left reel 32L, 12 in the middle reel 32M, and 2 in the right reel 32R. It is not arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R so that the interval is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, for example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 11th “young” symbol on the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, even if the left reel 32L is slid by 4 symbols, “red 7”. The symbol cannot be stopped on the active line. Therefore, even if the winning table is set so that the “Red 7” symbol is set to stop on the active line when the first BB is won, depending on the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, The “Red 7” symbol may not stop on the active line, and the first BB winning may not be established. In the slot machine 10, in addition to the “Red 7” symbol, the “Blue 7” symbol, the “White 7” symbol, and the “Watermelon” symbol are each provided with a section of 5 symbols or more so that each reel 32L, 32M and 32R are arranged. In the left reel 32L, the “red cherry” symbol, the “blue cherry” symbol, and the “bell” symbol are also arranged so that a section separated by five symbols or more is formed. For this reason, when any of BB, each cherry, watermelon, or bell is won, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 so that the winning symbol stops on the active line.

  Returning to the description of the slip table setting process, when the BB winning flag and other winning flags are set, the following slip table is set.

  When the BB winning flag and the first regame winning flag are set, the first regame winning slide table for preferentially establishing the first regame winning is set.

  When any one of the BB winning flag, the bell winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, and the first to second cherry winning flags is set, a BB priority winning slide table for preferentially establishing the BB winning is set. However, the “7” symbol corresponding to the BB winning flag is arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that a section separated by 5 symbols or more is formed, and depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, The winning BB symbol may not be stopped on the active line. Therefore, in the BB priority winning slide table, it is impossible to stop the winning BB symbol on the effective line so that the winning BB symbol can be stopped on the active line if possible. If other winning symbols can be stopped on the active line, the other winning symbols are set to stop on the active line.

  Next, the reel control process of step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in step S401.

  In the rotation start process, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel started to rotate in the previous game. Wait until When the wait time has elapsed, a wait time for the next game is reset, and a motor control initialization process for setting rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing such processing, stepping motor acceleration processing is started in stepping motor control processing S106 of timer interruption processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. Therefore, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not immediately start rotating. After that, it waits until each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates at a predetermined speed, and when each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates at a constant speed, a constant speed rotation command is set and The process ends. Here, the constant speed rotation command is a command transmitted to cause the display control device 81 to grasp that the rotation speeds of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are constant. In addition, when the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R becomes a constant speed, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting up lamps (not shown) of the stop switches 42 to 44. Is notified to a player or the like.

  Following the rotation start process, a stop pre-process is performed in step S402.

  In the pre-stop process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16, first, in step S501, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S502, where it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If no stop command has been issued, the process returns to step S501 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When the stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S503, and it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the third stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch is operated when only one reel is rotating. . If the current stop command is the third stop command, an affirmative determination is made in step S503, and the pre-stop processing ends. On the other hand, in the case of the first stop command that is generated when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating, or the second stop command that is generated when two reels are rotating, negative in step S503. In addition to making the determination, the first change process of the slip table is performed in step S504, and the pre-stop process is terminated.

  Here, the first change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 before stopping the reel corresponding to the stop command. In the first change process of the slide table, for example, when the first stop command is generated by operating the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42, the slide table is changed. By performing such a process, it is possible to diversify the stopping points, and to reduce the frequency of occurrence of so-called missing where a winning corresponding to the set winning flag is not established.

  Returning to the description of the reel control process, when the pre-stop process is completed in step S402, it means that a stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is operated to advance the game, and a stop command is generated. In such a case, stop control processing shown in steps S403 to S411 is performed to stop the rotating reel.

  That is, in step S403, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In subsequent step S404, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated from the data of the symbol number corresponding to the reaching symbol among the slip tables set in the slip table storage area 106b. In step S405, the calculated number of slips is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the lower stage is determined. In step S406, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S407. Do. Thereafter, in step S408, a rotation information command is set so that the display control device 81 can grasp the current rotation state of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and in step S409, a stop symbol command is set. Here, the rotation information command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the rotation status of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and the stop symbol command is a range visible from the display window. This is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the symbols stopped at (upper, middle, lower). In step S410, it is determined whether all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the slip table second change process is performed in step S411, and the process returns to the pre-stop process in step S402.

  Here, the second change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the second change process of the slide table, the slide table is changed based on the set winning flag and the stoppage of the stopped reel. For example, when only the first BB winning flag is set and the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the lower level, the “red 7” symbol, which is the first BB symbol of the middle reel 32M, stops at the middle or lower level. Change to the completed slide table. By performing such a process, it is possible to diversify the reel stop appearances to be stopped later according to the result of the reel stop, and to reduce the frequency of occurrence of missing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S410 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S412 and the process is terminated. The payout determination process is a process of setting the number of medals to be paid out as one of the conditions that a combination of winning symbols is arranged on an active line.

  In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. Determine. If a winning combination has been established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination matches the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning combination combination matches the winning flag, the winning combination combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not match the winning flag, an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed while the slot machine 10 is in an error state. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination is completed for all the active lines, a payout command and a payline command are set, and the payout determination process is ended. Here, the winning command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 for grasping which winning has been established, and the winning line command is which active line the winning has been established. This is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 for grasping.

  Next, the outline of the medal payout process in step S211 will be described.

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the payout number set in the payout information storage area is zero. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a winning for paying out medals has not been established. In such a case, based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether any of the first to third regame winnings has been established. If none of the re-game winnings have been established, the medal payout process is terminated, and if any of the re-game winnings has been established, a re-game setting process for changing the gaming state to the re-gaming state is performed. At the same time, a replay command is set, and the medal payout process is terminated. Here, the replay command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that the next game is a replay. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals are paid out, and the medal payout process is terminated. Specifically, regarding the payout of medals, when the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the payout number is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after the addition is added. It is displayed on the credit display unit 60. In addition, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the payout number, the medal payout rotating plate is driven and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 51. It pays out to the medal tray 50 through the exit 49. In the medal payout process, a process of changing the payout number displayed on the payout number display unit 62 in accordance with the medal payout is also performed. When the current gaming state is the BB state, the payout number is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout number counter, which will be described later, and the remaining payout number displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted. .

  Next, the RT state process of step S212 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the normal state. If the current gaming state is not the normal state, this process is terminated. If it is in the normal state, the process proceeds to step S602, and it is determined whether any of the first to 18th BB winning flags is set. If no BB winning flag is set, the process is terminated as it is. If any BB winning flag is set, the RT start process is executed in step S603, and this process is performed. finish. Specifically, the RT setting process sets the RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 to set the gaming state to the RT state.

  The RT state will be briefly described. The RT state is a game in which an RT state lottery table set exclusively for the RT state is selected in the lottery process described above, and whether or not each role is determined based on the lottery table. (See step S305). Then, the RT state ends when one of the first to 18th BB winnings is established.

  FIG. 18 is an RT state lottery table selected in the “setting 3” RT state. In the RT state lottery table, a duplicate winning combination is set in addition to the same watermelon, bell, first cherry, and second cherry as the normal state lottery table as a winning combination. When the winning combination is won, that is, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 1 in the lottery process, in step S310, the first re-game winning flag, the second re-game winning flag, and the third re-playing flag. Set the game winning flag. That is, the duplicate winning combination is a determining combination that wins all of the first to third replays. Note that the second re-game winning flag and the third re-game winning flag are reset after the game ends, as with the first re-game winning flag. Further, in the RT state lottery table, the point value PV of the role other than the duplicate winning combination is set to the same value as the normal state lottery table, while the point value PV of the duplicate winning combination is the second value in the normal state lottery table. It is set higher than 1 regame (see FIG. 13). For this reason, when transitioning to the RT state, the winning combination other than the duplicate winning combination is won with the same probability as in the normal state, and the first to third replays in which the replay privilege is granted when the winning is established is in the normal state Winning with a higher probability (about 1 / 3.0 in this embodiment) than below. Here, since the first replay prize is a prize that is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the RT state means that the chance that none of the prizes is established is reduced as compared with the normal state. It can be said that it is a game in which a replay privilege is given with probability. In addition, in the RT state lottery table, the 1st to 18th BBs are not set as the roles to be determined to be correct. This is because the gaming state is shifted to the RT state on condition that the BB winning flag is set, and therefore it is not necessary to make a determination regarding the first to 18th BBs under the RT state.

  FIG. 19 shows a duplicate winning slide table set in the slide table setting process when a winning combination is won. When a winning combination is won, the sliding table is not changed in the sliding table first changing process and the sliding table second changing process, and each reel 32L, Stop control of 32M and 32R is performed.

  The overlapping winning slide table is set so that the “replay” symbol as the winning symbol is stopped at the middle stage for the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. With regard to the left reel 32L, if it is possible to stop the “red 7” symbol, which is the second replay symbol, in the middle stage, it is operated at a predetermined timing so that the “red 7” symbol is prioritized and stopped in the middle stage. The “replay” symbol, which is the first replay symbol, is stopped in the middle stage so that the “blue 7” symbol, which is the third regame symbol, is given priority only in the case of being played Is set.

  Here, the arrangement of each replay symbol of the left reel 32L will be described. The “replay” symbol as the first replay symbol is arranged so that it can be stopped at the middle stage regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 42. Yes. In addition, the “red 7” symbol, which is the second replay symbol, is displayed when the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the “bell” symbol No. 2 to the “watermelon” symbol No. 6 reach the lower stage. The “blue 7” symbol, which is the third replay symbol, is arranged at the timing when the “replay” symbol of No. 14 to the “replay” symbol of No. 18 reach the lower stage. When the left stop switch 42 is operated, it is arranged so that it can be stopped at the middle stage. For this reason, for example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the second “bell” symbol to the sixth “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L reach the lower stage, the first replay symbol is obtained. Either the “replay” symbol or the “red 7” symbol as the second replay symbol can be stopped in the middle. On the other hand, in the overlapping winning table, the number of slips is set so that when the left stop switch 42 is operated at the above timing, the “red 7” symbol as the second replay symbol stops in the middle stage. In other words, in the overlapping winning table, the “red 7” symbol as the second replay symbol is set to stop in the middle stage with priority over the “replay” symbol as the first regame symbol. Further, for example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the “replay” symbol of No. 14 to the “replay” symbol of No. 18 on the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, Either the “Replay” symbol or the “Blue 7” symbol which is the third replay symbol can be stopped in the middle. On the other hand, when the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the “Replay” symbol of No. 14 to the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 17 reaches the lower stage in the overlapping winning table, it becomes the first replay symbol. When the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the “Replay” symbol No. 18 reaches the lower stage so that the “Replay” symbol stops in the middle, the “Blue 7” symbol which is the third replay symbol is displayed. The number of slips is set to stop at the middle stage. In other words, the “Blue 7” symbol, which is the third replay symbol, is displayed in the overlapping winning table only when the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the “Replay” symbol No. 18 reaches the lower stage. It is set to stop in the middle stage in preference to the “replay” symbol which is the first replay symbol.

  Next, the BB state process of step S213 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  Prior to the description of the BB state process, the BB state will be described. The BB state includes an RB transition waiting state and an RB state. The RB transition waiting state is a gaming state in which an RB winning can be established in addition to a watermelon winning, a bell winning, and first to second cherry winnings. Then, in the RB transition waiting state, when the “Replay” symbol, “Bell” symbol, and “Replay” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line, the game state is RB although the medal payout is not performed as the RB winning is established. Transition from the transition wait state to the RB state. The RB state consists of 12 JAC games. A JAC game is a game in which the probability of winning a prize to which a medal payout privilege is granted is very high compared to a normal state. If the winning is established 8 times during the JAC game, the RB state ends even before the JAC game is played 12 times, and the state returns to the RB transition waiting state. That is, in the BB state, the gaming state is repeatedly transferred between the RB transition waiting state and the RB state. Then, the BB state ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (specifically, 400). Further, when the medal payout number reaches a predetermined number in the middle of the RB state, not only the BB state but also the RB state ends. This is a contrivance for suppressing the player's euphoria by giving an upper limit to the number of medals paid out during the BB state, and ensuring the soundness of the game.

  In the BB state process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, BB determination processing shown in steps S702 to S704 is performed.

  In the BB determination process, it is determined in step S702 whether one of the first to 18th BB winning flags is set. If any of the first to 18th BB winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S703, and whether or not the corresponding BB winning is established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. judge. When a BB winning is established, a BB start process is executed in step S704 to shift the gaming state to the BB state. Specifically, the BB winning flag and the RT setting flag are cleared, the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the BB state. In addition, 400 is set in a remaining payout counter provided in the state information storage area 106c for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB state.

  When the BB determination process ends, a status command is set in step S705, and this process ends. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the current gaming state. In step S705, when it is determined that none of the first to 18th BB winning flags is set (step S702 is NO), a state command indicating a normal state is set. If any of the first to 18th BB winning flags is set but it is determined that the BB winning is not established (NO in step S703), the status command means the RT state. Set. Further, when the BB start process is performed in step S704, a state command indicating the BB state is set.

  If it is determined in step S701 that the current gaming state is the BB state, it is further determined in step S706 whether or not it is in the RB state. If it is determined that it is not in the RB state, it means that it is in the RB transition waiting state, and therefore the RB transition waiting state process shown in steps S707 to S710 is performed.

  In the RB transition waiting state process, in step S707, it is determined based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process whether or not an RB winning is achieved. If an RB winning is established, an RB start process is executed in step S708 to shift the gaming state to the RB state. Specifically, the RB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the RB state. Incidentally, whether or not the RB state is in the previous step S706 is determined based on the presence or absence of the RB setting flag. In addition, 8 is set in the remaining payout payout counter for counting the number of winnings established in the RB state, and 12 is set in the remaining JAC game counter for counting the number of remaining JAC games. The remaining payout / winning counter and the remaining JAC winning counter are provided in the state information storage area 106c. After performing the RB start process, in step S705, a state command indicating the RB state is set, and this process ends.

  If it is determined in step S707 that no RB winning has been established, it means that a winning other than the RB winning has been established in the RB shift waiting state, or no winning has been established. Therefore, in step S709, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining payout counter is zero. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied. Set a status command that means that there is, and end this process. On the other hand, when the value of the remaining payout counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied. In such a case, as a BB end process, the BB setting flag is cleared in step S710. Thereafter, in step S705, a state command indicating the normal state is set, and this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S706 that the current gaming state is the RB state, RB state processing is performed in step S711. Here, the RB state process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S801, it is determined whether or not a winning has been established based on the winning combination combination set in the previous payout determination process. If a winning is achieved, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout winning counter in step S802. Thereafter, or when it is determined in step S801 that no winning has been established, one JAC game has been consumed, so in step S803, the value of the remaining JAC game counter is decremented by one.

  In step S804, it is determined whether any of the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become zero. If any of them is 0, that is, if the winning is achieved 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times, it means that the RB state end condition is satisfied, so in step S805 the RB state RB termination processing is executed to terminate the process. Specifically, the RB setting flag is cleared, and the remaining payout / winning counter and the remaining JAC game counter are reset. After performing the RB end process, or when it is determined in step S804 that the RB state end condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S806, where it is determined whether the value of the remaining payout number counter is 0 or not. If the value of the remaining payout counter is not 0, it means that the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied, and thus this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the remaining payout number counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied, so the RB end process described above is performed in step S807, and the BB setting flag in step S808. Is cleared, and this process ends.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 20, if the RB status process is performed in step S711, the status command is set in step S705, and then the process ends. In step S705 after the RB state processing, the presence / absence of the BB setting flag and the presence / absence of the RB setting flag are confirmed. When both the BB setting flag and the RB setting flag are set, a state command indicating that the RB state is set is set, and when only the BB setting flag is set, the RB transition waiting state is set. If no setting flag is set, the status command indicating the normal state is set.

  Next, prior to describing each control process executed by the display control device 81, the electrical configuration of the display control device 81 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the light emitting unit 33, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and is equipped with a microcomputer centering on the CPU 82 that is arithmetic processing means.

  Connected to the input side of the CPU 82 are a signal latch circuit 83 that latches a control signal such as a command transmitted from the main controller 101, and a latch circuit 85 that latches a clock signal generated every 1 msec from the clock circuit 84. Has been. Further, the CPU 82 is connected to a power supply device 91 via an input port 86, and is configured to receive a power failure signal when the drive voltage is reduced to, for example, less than 10 volts.

  The CPU 82 has a ROM 87 for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 82 and fixed value data, and a work area for temporarily storing various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 87. In addition to the RAM 88, various processing circuits and various counters are incorporated. In the RAM 88, a memory for temporarily storing various data, a lottery result storage area 88a for storing a lottery result of a combination, and rotation information for storing the rotation status of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. A storage area 88b, an effect information storage area 88c for storing various data used when the auxiliary effect is executed, and the like are provided.

  The light emitting unit 33, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 are connected to the output side of the CPU 82. Then, the CPU 82 performs various control processes based on control signals such as various commands transmitted from the main control device 101, and executes drive control of the light emitting unit 33, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. . Hereinafter, the light emitting unit 33, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 are collectively referred to as an auxiliary effect unit.

  Subsequently, each control process executed by the CPU 82 of the display control device 81 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 82 is roughly divided into a display main process that is started when the power is turned on, a display timer interrupt process that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 1 msec), and a control from the main control device 101. There is a command interruption process activated based on the input of a signal. Here, for convenience of explanation, display timer interrupt processing and command interrupt processing will be described first, and then display main processing will be described.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a display timer interrupt process periodically executed by the display control device 81. Based on the clock signal generated from the clock circuit 84, the CPU 82 of the display control device 81 executes display timer interrupt processing, for example, every 1 msec.

  In the display timer interruption process, first, the next command interruption is prohibited in step S1001, and the interruption flag is read in step S1002. In step S1003, it is determined whether or not the read interrupt flag is valid. If the interrupt flag is not valid, the process is terminated. If the interrupt flag is valid, 1 is added to the interrupt timer counter in step S1004, and the interrupt flag is cleared in step S1005. Here, the interrupt timer counter is a counter for storing the number of times the display timer interrupt processing has been performed. Since the timer interrupt is generated every 1 msec, for example, after a predetermined process is performed based on the counter value. The elapsed time of can be grasped. If the interrupt flag is not valid, or after updating the value of the interrupt timer counter, the next command interrupt is permitted in step S1006, and this process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing command interrupt processing. As described above, the main control device 101 transmits various commands to the display control device 81 according to the current game state, the progress of the game, and the like. The display control device 81 immediately executes command interrupt processing based on the reception of the command transmitted from the main control device 101, more specifically, based on the signal input from the signal latch circuit 83.

  In the command interrupt process, the next timer interrupt is prohibited in step S1101, and it is determined in step S1102 whether the strobe signal is normal. The strobe signal is a signal transmitted together with the command from the main controller 101, and the CPU 82 starts command interrupt processing based on the reception of the strobe signal. If the strobe signal is normal, command data is acquired in step S1103, and it is determined whether the command data acquired in step S1104 is normal. If the command data is normal, command reception processing is performed to determine which command is received in step S1105, and the maximum number is set in the retry counter in step S1106. If the command data is not normal, the retry counter value is incremented by 1 in step S1107. On the other hand, if the strobe signal is not normal in step S1102, it is determined that there is some malfunction, and the maximum number is set in the retry counter in step S1108.

  In step S1109, it is determined whether the value of the retry counter is the maximum value. When the value of the retry counter is the maximum value, the command from the main control device 101 has been normally received, or there is some abnormality in the command from the main control device 101, and command interruption processing is performed for the allowable number of retries. This means that the command could not be received normally. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1110, and an interrupt flag is read. Thereafter, the value of the retry counter is cleared in step S1111 and the interrupt flag is cleared in step S1112.

  If the value of the retry counter is not the maximum value in step S1109, or if the interrupt flag is cleared in step S1112, the next timer interrupt is permitted in step S1113, and this process ends.

  If a command is received from the main controller 101 during the display timer interrupt process, this command is latched by the signal latch circuit 83, and the command interrupt process is executed immediately after the display timer interrupt process is completed. Similarly, when the display timer interrupt processing timing comes during the command interrupt processing, the clock signal is latched by the latch circuit 85, and the display timer interrupt processing is executed immediately after the command interrupt processing is completed. The That is, the slot machine 10 is configured such that multiple interrupts do not occur between the display timer interrupt process and the command interrupt process.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a display main process of the CPU 82 executed after the power is turned on. The display main process is executed when power is turned on by recovery from a power failure or by turning on the power switch 71.

  First, in step S1201, as initialization processing, the value of the stack pointer is set in the CPU 82, and an interrupt mode for permitting command interrupt processing and display timer interrupt processing is set. Thereafter, a register group of the CPU 82, an I / O device, etc. Make various settings for.

  When the initialization process ends, in step S1202, it is determined whether or not the system state is a voltage drop state, that is, whether or not the drive voltage has dropped to a predetermined voltage (less than 10 volts in the present embodiment). If the system state is a voltage drop state, it is determined that the power supply has been shut off, and a power failure process is performed in step S1203.

  If the system state is not a voltage drop state, it is determined in step S1204 whether the value of the interrupt timer counter is zero. If the value of the interrupt timer counter is not 0, it means that the interrupt timer counter value has been updated in the display timer interrupt process described above. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1205, and a drive data output process for outputting drive data to drive the auxiliary effect section is performed. Details of this drive data output processing will be described later.

  If the value of the interrupt timer counter is 0, or after the drive data output process is completed, whether or not a command is received from the main controller 101 in step S1206, more specifically, the command is received by the command interrupt process. Check if it is.

  If a command has been received, a received command check process is performed in step S1207. In the received command check process, it is determined which command has been received in the previous command interrupt process, and a process of determining an auxiliary effect to be performed based on the type of the received command is performed. The process performed in the received command check process includes a status command process performed based on the reception of the status command, a start command process performed based on the reception of the start command, a lottery result command process performed based on the reception of the lottery result command, and rotation. Rotation information command processing performed based on reception of information command, stop symbol command processing performed based on reception of stop symbol command, winning command processing performed based on reception of winning command, winning line performed based on reception of winning line command There is command processing. Although details will be described later, in the received command check process, the drive control content of the auxiliary effect unit, that is, the content of the auxiliary effect to be executed, is determined based on the command data received from the main control device 101.

  If no command has been received or after the received command check process has been completed, the process proceeds to step S1208 to update a random value used for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary effect, and the process returns to step S1202.

  Next, the drive data output process of step S1205 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The drive data output process is a process for outputting drive control data to drive the auxiliary effect section. That is, in the slot machine 10, command data from the main control device 101 is acquired by the command interrupt process, an auxiliary effect is set based on the command data acquired by the received command check process, and the drive data output process is performed. The auxiliary production unit is driven.

  In the drive data output process, first, in step S1301, the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is reset. In step S1302, a startup command check process is performed. In the slot machine 10, when the power failure is resolved, the power recovery command is transmitted from the main control device 101 to the display control device 81. Therefore, if the power recovery command is not received within a predetermined time (within 2 seconds in this embodiment) after the power failure is resolved, the auxiliary rendering unit drive control is executed in the startup command check process to generate an error. Inform. In step S1303, device control processing is performed. Although details will be described later, when various commands are received from the main control device 101, an auxiliary effect to be performed by the auxiliary effect unit is determined based on the received command. In the device control process, a process of outputting the corresponding drive data to the auxiliary effect unit to perform the determined auxiliary effect is performed. By performing such processing, for example, the light emitting display portions 34L to 36L, 34M to 36M, and 34R to 36R provided in the upper lamp 63 and the light emitting unit 33 are lit in a predetermined color, or the auxiliary display portion 65 has a predetermined identification. Auxiliary effects such as displaying information are performed. In step S1304, system state change processing is performed. The system state includes a voltage drop state, an initialization state, and a normal state, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is initialized according to the system state each time. In step S1305, a voltage drop check process is performed. In the voltage drop check process, the power failure signal supplied from the input port 86 is monitored, and the system state is changed from the normal state to the voltage drop state when the power failure signal is switched from the OFF state to the ON state. In step S1306, specific time processing is performed. The specific time process is a process periodically performed every predetermined specific time (10 msec in the present embodiment). For example, the output data buffer is updated by the LED data table for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64 is a process for changing the volume of the musical sound output from 64.

  Here, the specific time process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1401, processing for updating the value of the 10 msec timer counter is performed. Specifically, a process of adding the current interrupt timer counter value to the 10 msec timer counter value is performed. In the subsequent step S1402, it is determined whether or not the value of the 10 msec timer counter is 10 or more. On the other hand, when the value of the 10 msec timer counter is 10 or more, it means that the specific time has elapsed. In such a case, the value of the 10 msec timer counter is decremented by 10 in step S1403, the drive data change process shown in steps S1404 to S1408 is performed, and this process ends.

  In the drive data change process, in step S1404, an LED data change process for setting data from the LED data table to the output data buffer is performed. In step S1405, an auxiliary effect synchronization check process for synchronizing the BGM in the BB state and the LED effect is performed. In step S1406, if the player is left unattended during BGM playback, fade-out processing is performed to decrease the volume of the BGM after 30 seconds. In step S1407, if left unattended, a demonstration start check process for starting a demonstration effect is performed 60 seconds later. In step S1408, the value of the volume knob is checked, and a volume check process for changing the volume of the audio is performed.

  Returning to the description of the drive data output process, after the specific time process is completed, a drive data switching process is performed in step S1307. The drive data switching process is a process for switching drive data according to the passage of time, gaming state, etc., except when receiving a command from the main control device 101. In the drive data switching process, for example, a process of switching a color for lighting the light emitting unit 33 and the upper lamp 63, a process of switching a display scene displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65, and the like are performed. That is, the drive data change process is a process for changing the auxiliary effect with time, unlike the above-described specific time process.

  After the drive data switching process, in step S1308, the value of the interrupt timer counter is cleared, and in step S1309, it is confirmed again whether or not the system state is a voltage drop state. If the system state is a voltage drop state, a power failure process is performed. If the system state is not a voltage drop state, the process is terminated.

  Here, in the received command check process in step S1207, various processes performed from winning one of the first to 18th BBs until determining that the winning BB symbol combination is notified are shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. Will be described in detail.

  First, status command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1501, it is determined whether or not a status command has been received. If it has not been received, the present process is terminated. If the status command is received, it is determined in step S1502 whether or not the first suggestion flag is set in the RAM 88. If the suggestion flag is not set, the process advances to step S1503 to determine whether the information indicated by the received status command is information indicating the RT status. If it is information indicating a gaming state other than the RT state, this process is terminated as it is. If it is information indicating the RT state, the first suggestion flag is set in the RAM 88 in step S1504, and this process is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1502 that the first suggestion flag is set, a game of one or more games has been executed since the transition to the RT state, that is, with the BB winning flag carried over. This means that a game has been played. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1505, and it is determined whether or not the information indicated by the received status command is information indicating the BB status. In the case of information indicating a gaming state other than the BB state, this means that the corresponding BB winning has not been established, and thus this process is terminated. If it is information indicating the BB state, it means that the corresponding BB winning has been established, so the first suggestion flag is cleared in step S1506, and this process is terminated.

  By executing the state command process, in the drive data output process, when the first suggestion flag is set, the light emission display units 34L to 36L, 34M to 36M, and 34R to 36R provided in the light emission unit 33 are lit red. Execute the process. For this reason, when the corresponding BB winning is not established in the game won in any of the first to 18th BBs, the light emitting display portions 34L to 36L, 34M to 36M, after all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped. 34R to 36R are lit red, indicating that one of the BBs has been won. The light-emitting display portions 34L to 36L, 34M to 36M, and 34R to 36R continue to be lit in red until the corresponding BB winning is established, and ends when the first suggestion flag is cleared in step S1506.

  Next, the lottery result command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1601, it is determined whether or not a lottery result command has been received. If it has not been received, the process is terminated. When the lottery result command is received, the process proceeds to step S1602, and the information indicated by the lottery result command, that is, the lottery result of the combination performed by the main controller 101 is stored in the lottery result storage area 88a of the RAM 88. Thereafter, in step S1603, based on the information stored in the lottery result storage area 88a, it is determined whether or not the second regame has been won. When the second regame is won, it means that one of the first to 18th BB winning flags is carried over, that is, in the RT state, a double winning combination is won. In such a case, the second suggestion flag is set in the RAM 88 in step S1604. Thereafter, a random number is acquired in step S1605, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S1603 that the second regame has not been won, a random number is acquired in step S1605 without setting the second suggestion flag, and the process ends.

  By executing the lottery result command process, in the drive data output process, when the second suggestion flag is set, a process for outputting a predetermined notification sound from the speaker 64 before the stop command can be generated. Execute. For this reason, it is suggested that if the player wins a duplicate winning combination in the RT state, it is possible to establish one of the first to third re-game winnings before the player issues a stop command. The Note that the second suggestion flag is cleared after a predetermined notification sound is output from the speaker 64 in the drive data output process.

  Next, winning command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1701, it is determined whether or not a winning command has been received. If it has not been received, this processing is terminated. If a winning command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1702, and it is determined whether or not a second regame winning has been established based on information indicated by the winning command. If the second re-game winning is established, the process proceeds to step S1703, and a lottery process for lottery is performed to determine whether or not to notify the winning BB symbol combination using the random number acquired in the previous lottery result command process. To do. In step S1704, it is determined whether or not the notification lottery has been won. If the lottery has not been won, the process is terminated. If the notification lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S1705, the winning BB notification flag is set in the RAM 88, and the process is terminated. By the way, in the present embodiment, the notification lottery is won with a probability of 1/2. If it is determined in step S1702 that the second regame prize has not been established, it is determined in step S1706 whether or not the third regame prize has been established. If the third regame prize is not established, the process is terminated as it is. If the third regame prize is established, the winning BB notification flag is set in step S1705 and the process is terminated. . If neither the second regame prize nor the third regame prize is established, it is further determined in step S1707 whether or not a BB prize is established. If the BB winning is not established, the process is terminated as it is. If the BB winning is established, the winning BB notification flag is cleared in step S1708 and the process is terminated.

  When the winning BB notification flag is set in the drive data output processing by executing the winning command processing, the timing at which it is determined that the winning BB notification flag is set, that is, the stop of all reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. After that, at the timing before the next game is started, the auxiliary display unit 65 displays a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning BB among the first to 18th BBs. The display of the winning BB symbol combination continues until the corresponding BB winning is established, and ends when the winning BB notification flag is cleared in step S1708.

  Next, stop symbol command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1801, it is determined whether or not a stop symbol command has been received. If it has not been received, the process is terminated. If a stop symbol command is received, the process advances to step S1802, and information indicated by the stop symbol command, that is, the stop output of the currently stopped reel is stored in the RAM 88. Thereafter, in step S1803, it is determined based on the presence / absence of the first suggestion flag whether or not the current gaming state is an RT state. If the current gaming state is the RT state, it is determined in step S1804 whether or not the current stop reel is the left reel 32L. If the current stop reel is the left reel 32L, it is further determined in step S1805 whether or not the specific eye has stopped.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the “white 7” symbol at the top, the “youth” symbol at the middle, and the “youth” symbol at the bottom, that is, the 11th “youth” symbol on the left reel 32L is at the bottom. The stop event is set as a specific item. Such a stop appearance is a case where one of the first to 18th BBs is won and no other combination is won, and at least the winning BB symbol of the left reel 32L cannot be stopped on the active line. When the left stop switch 42 is operated, the operation stops. Specifically, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the “red 7” symbol No. 7 to the “young man” symbol No. 11 of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the eleventh symbol of the left reel 32L. It is possible to stop the "Youth" design of However, when one of the first to ninth BBs is won, the “red 7” symbol on the left reel 32L is the winning BB symbol. For this reason, as shown in the sliding table of FIG. 14, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the “red 7” symbol of the 7th of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, The 7th “Red 7” symbol stops at the bottom, not the “Youth” symbol. In other words, in order to stop a specific eye in a situation where one of the 1st to 9th BBs is won, the timing when the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 8 to the “Youth” symbol of No. 11 reaches the lower stage, That is, it is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 at a timing at which at least the “red 7” symbol which is the winning BB symbol of the left reel 32L cannot be stopped on the active line. When any of the 10th to 18th BBs is won, the winning BB symbol of the left reel 32L is the “blue 7” symbol. In order to stop the “Blue 7” symbol on the left reel 32L at either the upper, middle or lower level, the “White 7” symbol from No. 13 to the “Blue 7” symbol on the left reel 32L reach the lower symbol. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 during the operation. When the left stop switch 42 is operated at such timing, the specific eye cannot be stopped. In other words, in order to stop the specific eye in the situation where any of the 10th to 18th BBs is won, at least the “Blue 7” symbol which is the winning BB symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped on the active line. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 at a timing when it is not possible.

  Returning to the description of the stop symbol command process, if it is determined in step S1805 that the specific eye has stopped, the process proceeds to step S1806, the winning BB notification flag is set in the RAM 88, and this process ends. If the current stop reel is not the left reel 32L, or if the specific eye has not stopped on the left reel 32L, the present process is ended without setting the winning BB notification flag.

  By executing the stop symbol command processing, in the drive data output processing, when the winning BB notification flag is set, the timing at which it is determined that the winning BB notification flag is set, that is, the timing at which the left reel 32L is stopped. Then, a process of displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning BB among the first to 18th BBs on the auxiliary display unit 65 is executed. The display of the winning BB symbol combination continues until the corresponding BB winning is established, and ends when the winning BB notification flag is cleared in step S1708 of the winning command process.

  Here, a flow when a game won in any of the first to 18th BBs and the corresponding BB winning is not established and the game is executed under the RT state will be described.

  If the corresponding BB winning is not established in any of the first to 18th BB games, the light emitting display portions 34L to 36L, 34M to 36M, 34R to 36R of the light emitting unit 33 are lit red after the game is over. It is suggested that one of the first to 18th BBs is won.

  If no winning combination is won in the lottery process under the RT state, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is controlled to stop using a sliding table that can establish a winning BB winning. In such a game, if the player operates the left stop switch 42 at the timing when the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 8 to the “Young” symbol of No. 11 on the left reel 32L reach the lower stage, the winning BB symbol Although there is a possibility that neither the “Red 7” symbol nor the “Blue 7” symbol stops on the active line, the specific eye stops. Thereby, the winning BB symbol combination is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65, and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated so that the winning BB symbol combination displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 in the next game stops on the active line. Thus, the winning BB winning can be established.

  When the winning combination is won in the lottery process under the RT state, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are controlled to stop using the overlapping winning table. In addition, a predetermined notification sound is output from the speaker 64 before the stop command can be generated, suggesting that any one of the first to third regame winnings can be established. . At this time, if the player operates the left stop switch 42 at the timing when the second “bell” symbol to the sixth “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L reach the lower stage, the second re-game prize is awarded. Is established, and the winning BB symbol combination is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 with a probability of 1/2. Also, if the player operates the left stop switch 42 when the 18th “replay” symbol on the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the third re-game winning prize is established, and the winning BB symbol combination Is always displayed on the auxiliary display section 65. On the other hand, if the player does not operate the left stop switch 42 at the above timing, the first re-game winning is established, and the winning BB symbol combination is not displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  If the game won in any of the first to 18th BBs does not result in the corresponding BB winning, the game state transitions to the RT state and the second re-game winning and the third re-game winning are established. Is possible. Then, the combination of winning BB symbols is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 based on the establishment of the second re-game prize or the third re-game prize. By adopting such a configuration, when the player senses that one of the first to 18th BBs has been won, the second re-game prize or the third re-game prize is established and the winning BB symbol combination is notified. It is possible to play a game while expecting it to be played. As a result, it is not necessary to check each game in the order in which it is assumed that the player has won the first to 18th BB symbols, and the chance of making the player feel frustrated is reduced. Is possible. Also, in the RT state, since it is possible to play a game while expecting to win a duplicate winning combination, until one of the first to 18th BBs is won and the corresponding BB winning is established. It becomes possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous. As a result, it is possible to notify the winning BB symbol combination in a suitable form.

  When the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the “bell” symbol No. 2 to the “watermelon” symbol No. 6 of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage in the game that is won in the overlapping winning combination When the second replay symbol “red 7” stops on the active line and the second replay winning prize is established, and the 18th “replay” symbol reaches the lower stage, the left stop switch 42 is pressed. When operated, the “blue 7” symbol, which is the third re-game symbol, stops on the active line, and the third re-game prize is established. In this way, by configuring the second re-game prize or the third re-game prize only when the player operates the left stop switch 42 at a predetermined timing, the “red 7” symbol is displayed to the player. Alternatively, the left stop switch 42 can be operated aiming at the “blue 7” symbol, and the player can actively participate in the game.

  When the second re-game winning is established, the winning BB symbol combination is notified with a probability of 1/2, and when the third re-game winning is achieved, the winning BB symbol combination is always notified. The configuration. In this way, by setting the probability that the combination of winning BB symbols is notified depending on whether the second regame prize or the third regame prize is established, the third regame prize is established. It is possible to play a game while expecting, and it is possible to suppress monotonization of the game from winning one of the first to 18th BB until the corresponding BB winning is established.

  In the second regame winning in which the winning BB symbol combination is notified with a probability of 1/2, the operation period of the left stop switch 42 that allows the second regame winning to be established is long, and the winning BB symbol is surely obtained. The third re-game winning in which the combination is notified is configured to have a short operation period of the left stop switch 42 that enables the third re-play winning. That is, in the second re-game winning, the left stop switch 42 may be operated at the timing when the second “bell” symbol to the sixth “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L reach the lower stage. The left stop switch 42 may be operated until the minute symbol passes the lower stage. On the other hand, in the third re-game winning a prize, it is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 at the timing when the “replay” symbol of No. 18 on the left reel 32L reaches the lower row, and the symbols for the one symbol pass the lower row. In the meantime, the left stop switch 42 must be operated. In this way, the notification probability when the third regame winning is established with a short operation period of the left stop switch 42 that enables winning can be increased, and the notification probability when the second regame winning with a long operation period is established is reduced. This makes it possible for the player to select which of the re-play prizes should be operated in consideration of his / her skill to operate the stop switches 42-44 aiming at the symbols. The player can be actively involved in the game. A player who is confident that the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the “replay” symbol No. 18 on the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage may operate the left stop switch 42 at the timing described above. A player who is not confident in operating the left stop switch 42 may operate the left stop switch 42 at a timing when the second “bell” symbol to the sixth “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L reach the lower stage. Because it is good.

  In the left reel 32L, when the left stop switch 42 is operated at a timing at which the “red 7” symbol that is the second re-game symbol can be stopped on the active line, the “blue 7” that is the third re-game symbol. If the symbol does not stop on the active line and the left stop switch 42 is operated at a timing at which the “blue 7” symbol that is the third replay symbol can be stopped on the active line, The “Red 7” and “Blue 7” symbols were placed so that the “Red 7” symbol as a game symbol would not stop on the active line. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to strongly encourage the player to select which “7” symbol to operate the left stop switch 42 to stop on the active line when winning a duplicate winning combination. Become. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated at a timing at which the “red 7” symbol can be stopped on the active line, the “blue 7” symbol can also be stopped on the active line. It is also possible to arrange a “red 7” symbol and a “blue 7” symbol and set which “7” symbol is preferentially stopped in the sliding table. However, in such a configuration, if the player does not know the correspondence between the timing at which the left stop switch 42 is operated and the symbol that stops preferentially on the active line, any re-game winning prize is established. It is not possible to select whether to operate the left stop switch 42. In addition, when one of the symbols is prioritized in the stop control, there is a possibility that the player has a passive impression, and the player should stop any “7” symbol on the active line. There is a possibility that the selection of whether to operate the left stop switch 42 may not be performed.

  In the case of winning the second regame, the RT state lottery table that is always won also for the third replay is provided, so that the symbol corresponding to the replay on the side where the player is not won is stopped on the active line. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid losing the opportunity to operate the left stop switch 42 and notify the winning BB symbol combination.

  In addition to the second replay and the third replay, which may be notified of the combination of the winning BB symbols when winning the double winning combination, for the RT state so that the first replay will also be won A lottery table was set up. By adopting such a configuration, when neither the second re-game prize or the third re-game prize is established, the first re-game prize can be established and a re-game privilege can be given. Therefore, for example, a player with inferior skill who operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at a symbol thinks that the third regame prize will be established, and at the timing when it is impossible to establish the third regame prize Even if the stop switch 42 is operated, the next game can be performed without reducing the medals owned by the player. As a result, it is possible to positively select whether the second re-game prize or the third re-game prize is established regardless of the superiority or inferiority of the skill of operating the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbols. It is possible to actively participate in the game.

  In the case of winning a duplicate winning combination, before the stop command can be generated, a predetermined notification sound is output from the speaker 64 to indicate that the winning combination is suggested. With this configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to select whether to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 in order to establish the second re-game winning or the third re-game winning. Active participation is possible.

  When only one of the first to 18th BBs is won, the combination of winning BB symbols is notified when the specific eye stops. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to provide an opportunity for notifying the combination of the winning BB symbols even in a game that has not won the winning combination. As a result, in a game that has not been won for the duplicate winning role, it is not necessary to confirm the combination of the first to 18th BB symbols in the order in which the player has won, and the player feels frustrated. It is possible to reduce the chance of making it happen.

  When the specific eye is won in any of the first to 18th BBs and is not won in any other role, at least at the timing when the winning BB symbol of the left reel 32L cannot be stopped on the active line It is configured to stop when the stop switch 42 is operated. By adopting such a configuration, the left stop switch 42 is operated to stop the BB symbol corresponding to the BB estimated to be won by believing in his intuition on the active line, or the combination of the winning BB symbol is notified. Thus, the player can select whether to operate the left stop switch 42 in order to stop the specific eye, and the player can actively participate in the game.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (1) In the above embodiment, a configuration in which a combination of winning BB symbols is notified when 1/2 of the second regame prize is established, when the third regame prize is established, and when the specific eye is stopped. However, in addition to this, it may be configured to notify the winning BB symbol combination with a predetermined probability when winning the BB. Also, in a game in which the BB winning is carried over, a notification lottery for determining whether or not to notify the winning BB symbol combination is executed, and when winning the notification lottery, the winning BB symbol combination is notified. Then, a configuration may be added in which a combination of winning BB symbols is notified when a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 times) have been played.

  (2) In the above embodiment, a configuration in which a combination of winning BB symbols is notified when 1/2 of the second regame prize is established, when the third regame prize is established, and when the specific eye is stopped. However, the winning BB symbol combination may be notified only when the specific eye is stopped, or the winning BB symbol combination may be notified only when the third replay winning prize is established.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the second re-game and the third re-game are provided as the combinations that may be notified of the winning BB symbol combination. However, it may be configured to provide three or more combinations. Only one configuration may be provided.

  (4) In the above embodiment, a replay privilege is granted when the second regame prize or the third regame prize is established. However, the bonus is merely notified of the winning BB symbol combination. It is good also as a structure which is not provided.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that a re-game privilege is granted when the second re-game prize or the third re-game prize is established, but a medal payout privilege is given instead of a re-game. Also good. For example, in the above embodiment, when the second regame prize or the third regame prize is established, if three medal payouts are made, the player can make his / her own game in the same manner as in the case of granting a replay privilege. Since the next game can be performed without reducing the number of medals owned, the same operational effects as in the above embodiment can be obtained.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the first regame prize is established when the second regame prize or the third regame prize is not established under the situation where the double winning combination is won. A configuration in which there is a possibility that the first re-game winning is not established, that is, a configuration in which overshooting may occur when the second re-game winning or the third re-game winning is not established. For example, the 9th “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L is changed to the “bell” symbol. In such a configuration, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the eighth “watermelon” symbol to the ninth “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L reach the lower stage, the left reel 32L is Even if the “replay” symbol is stopped after being slid by four symbols, the “replay” symbol cannot be stopped in the middle stage, and therefore, a missing item occurs.

  (7) In the above embodiment, the second re-game and the third re-game in which the winning BB symbol combination may be notified, and the first re-game to which a re-game privilege is granted are won. Although a duplicate winning combination is provided, a duplicate winning combination that is won may be provided for the second replay and the third replay and a bell or the like to which a medal payout privilege is granted.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, a replay privilege is granted even if any of the first to third replay prizes is established, but the privilege granted is different or granted. It is good also as a structure from which the advantageous degree of privilege differs. As an example of the former, for example, when a first re-game winning is established, a re-game privilege is granted, and when a second re-game winning or a third re-game winning is established, a medal payout privilege is provided. It is set as the structure which gives. As an example of the latter, for example, when a first regame winning is established, a replay privilege is granted, and when a second regame winning or a third regame winning is established, 10 medal payout privileges are provided. It is set as the structure which gives. However, if there is a difference between the winning combination of the winning BB symbol and the winning combination of the winning BB symbol between the winning combination and the winning combination of the winning BB symbol. It is desirable that a player who is awarded a winning combination corresponding to a combination to be notified is given a privilege with a higher degree of player advantage than a winning combination corresponding to a winning combination that is not notified of a winning BB symbol combination. . This is because it is possible to prompt the player to establish a winning corresponding to the combination for which the winning BB symbol combination is notified.

  (9) In the above embodiment, all the first to third replays are provided with a winning combination to be won, but instead of or in addition to this, an opportunity to win only the second replay Alternatively, it may be configured that an opportunity to win is generated only in the third replay. Similarly, a configuration may be adopted in which an opportunity to win the second regame and the first regame or an opportunity to win the third regame and the first regame occurs.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the determination is made that the second regame and the third regame are determined when the game state transitions to the RT state. However, the second regame and the third replay are also performed in the normal state. It is good also as a structure which determines the success or failure about a game. And when the 2nd re-game winning a prize or the 3rd re-game winning a prize is established under the situation where none of the first to 18th BBs is won, it is configured to notify that BB is not won. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not BB is won by establishing the second re-game winning or the third re-game winning.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the stop turn when the 11th “youth” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the lower stage is set as a specific eye, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the left reel The 32L “white 7” symbol, the “reel 7” symbol or “blue 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “red 7” symbol or “blue 7” symbol of the right reel 32R stopped on the active line. Needless to say, the stop event may be set as a specific event.

  (12) In the above embodiment, when a duplicate winning combination is won, the second regame prize or the third regame prize is selected depending on the operation timing of the left stop switch 42. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and may be selected according to the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43 or may be selected according to the operation timing of the right stop switch 44. Moreover, it is good not only as a structure selected using one stop switch among the three stop switches 42-44, but it is good also as a structure selected using two stop switches, and the structure selected using all the stop switches. It is also good. However, if the number of stop switches used at the time of selection is increased, the frequency of occurrence of overshooting will increase accordingly, so that the configuration is selected using one stop switch as in the above embodiment. Is desirable.

  Or it is good also as a structure which selects either a 2nd regame winning a prize or a 3rd regaming winning a prize according to the operation order of the stop switches 42-44.

  (13) In the above embodiment, when the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stop side by side on the active line, the second replay winning prize is established. Thus, the description has been given of the configuration in which the third replay winning prize is established when the “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped side by side on the active line. When the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L stops on the active line, the second re-game winning is established, and when the “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L stops on the active line, the third re-game winning award is achieved. It may be configured to be established. Even if it is a case where it is set as this structure, it is clear that there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment.

  (14) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a start command is generated after three medals have been betted. However, the start command is also issued after one or two bets are placed. It goes without saying that it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to store a lottery table corresponding to the betting situation in advance.

  (15) In the above embodiment, as a privilege to be granted, in addition to the privilege that the gaming state shifts and the privilege of replaying, it is configured to include a privilege to pay out medals, but is limited to this configuration Instead, any configuration may be used as long as the player is given some kind of privilege. For example, a configuration in which a prize other than a medal is paid out instead of a medal to pay out a medal may be used. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (16) In the above embodiment, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having five lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, five reels arranged in parallel It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having seven effective lines.

  (17) In the above embodiment, a so-called A type slot machine has been described. However, a B type, a C type, a combined type of A type and C type, a combined type of B type and C type, and further a CT game are provided. The present invention may be applied to any type of slot machine such as the above type, and it is clear that the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained in any case. In addition, examples of bonus winning in each type include BB winning, RB winning, SB winning, CT winning and the like.

  (18) In the above embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been shown. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal states. The figure which shows an example of a slip table. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows a stop pre-process. The flowchart which shows RT state process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for RT states. The figure which shows the sliding table for duplicate winning. The flowchart which shows BB state process. The flowchart which shows RB state processing. The block diagram of a display control apparatus. The flowchart which shows a display timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows command interruption processing. The flowchart which shows a display main process. The flowchart which shows a drive data output process. The flowchart which shows a specific time process. The flowchart which shows a state command process. The flowchart which shows lottery result command processing. The flowchart which shows a winning command process. The flowchart which shows a stop symbol command process.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as a gaming machine, 32 ... Reel as a circulating body, 33 ... Light emitting unit, 41 ... Start lever as start operation means or start operation means, 42-44 ... Stop operation means Stop switch as 56, first credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57 ... second credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58 ... as start operation means or input operation means Third credit insertion switch, 63: upper lamp constituting auxiliary production execution means, 64: speaker constituting specific role winning suggestion means, 65: auxiliary display unit constituting suggesting means, 81: suggesting means or specific winning choice suggestion Display control device constituting means, etc. 82... CPU, 87... ROM as storage means, 88. The main control device as a RAM, 101 ... main control board as a storage unit, 102 ... CPU constituting the various control means such as a lottery means and the main control unit.

Claims (1)

Circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means for performing a lottery of a role based on the operation of the start operation means;
Stop operation means operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Display control means for controlling display of the circulation display means so as to stop the circulation display of the picture based on the operation of the stop operation means, and to start the circulation display of the picture based on the operation of the start operation means;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege when the lottery result of the role is a special role winning and the special pattern stops at a predetermined effective position;
When the lottery result of the combination is the special combination winning, a reservation means for storing and storing the special combination winning until the special design stops at the effective position,
In a gaming machine having a plurality of the special roles and associating different special patterns for each special role,
If at least one of the special roles is won, the lottery means the lottery means that the first role, the first specified role, and the second specified role are both won in one game round. Lottery information setting means for setting lottery information to be used when performing;
If lottery result of the combination is the result of winning together with the second specific combinations and the first specific combinations and the first roles, the first if the stop operation means is operated in the first predetermined timing as the first specific pattern corresponding to a particular combination stopped on the effective position, with the stop operation means corresponding to the second specific combination if it is operated in the second predetermined timing different from the first predetermined timing wherein as the first specific pattern different from the second specific pattern is stopped at the effective position, the each particular together with the stop operation means corresponding to the first roles if it is operated at a timing other than the respective specified timing Second display control means for controlling the display of the circulating display means so that a first pattern different from the pattern stops at the effective position;
When the first specific picture or the second specific picture stops at the effective position, the next game can be performed without reducing the game media owned by the player regardless of whether or not the special role is won. A second privilege granting means for granting a second privilege;
A third privilege granting means for granting a third privilege having the same degree of advantage of the player as the second privilege regardless of whether or not the special role is won, when the first picture stops at the effective position;
Based on the fact that the first specific picture or the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position, the suggestion means for suggesting a winning special picture corresponding to the winning special role ,
The operation period of the stop operation means that is the second specified timing is shorter than the operation period of the stop operation means that is the first specified timing, and the stop operation that is a timing other than the respective specified timings The operation period of the means is longer than the operation period of the stop operation means that is the first specified timing,
The operation of the stop operation means at a timing other than each of the specified timings between the operation period of the stop operation means at the second specified timing and the operation period of the stop operation means at the first specified timing Set a period,
The suggestion means always suggests the winning special design when the second specific design stops at the effective position, and when the first specific design stops at the effective location, the second specific design is the effective A gaming machine characterized by suggesting the winning special picture with a lower probability than when stopped at a position, and not suggesting the winning special picture when the first picture stops at the effective position .

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