JP5435087B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Picture The gaming machine such as answering lot machine is stopped after rotating the plurality of orbiting body, a plurality of picture is applied to the outer peripheral portion of the orbiting body, which is given to each orbiting body through the display unit there is one part of it has become a visible structure. In this type of game machine, the player starts the orbiting body is rotated together with the lottery winning combination, such as by operating the start operation means inserts a game medium such as medals are carried out, each orbiting body rotation one game each orbiting bodies stop operation means in the operation to Rukoto after the start is sequentially stop is completed. When stopping the respective orbiting body, so that the pattern combinations became winning by the lottery may be stopped at a preset valid position, or stops the picture combining effective position not become winning by the internal lottery In order to avoid such a situation, stop control such as stopping after rotating the predetermined number of pictures from the timing when the stop operation means is operated is performed. Then, when all of the orbiting body pattern combinations became winning enabled position when stopping the rotation stops, or is paid out game media Tokoro constant, favorable bonus game gaming state in Yu technique's (special Privilege such as you or migrate to the gaming state) Ru is given to the player.

In such gaming machines, there is still room for improvement in increasing the degree of attention to gaming.

JP 2003-135666 A

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably improving the degree of attention to a game .

The invention described in claim 1
A plurality of circling bodies provided with a plurality of patterns in the circumferential direction;
A display unit that enables visual recognition of a part of the patterns for each orbiting body ,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of each of the circulating bodies ;
Lottery means for performing a lottery of a role based on the operation of the start operation means;
Provided each of said orbiting member, a drive means for rotating the respective revolving body,
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the rotation of each of the circulating bodies ;
Based on the operation of the starting operation means, the rotation of each of the rotating bodies is started, and based on the operation of each of the stop operation means, the rotation of the corresponding rotating bodies is stopped, and the lottery of the combination is won , the drive control means for driving and controlling the respective driving means such that a predetermined pattern or a predetermined picture pattern sets combined corresponding to the relevant election officers are able to stop the effective position that is visible from the display unit case,
In the gaming machine in which the predetermined pattern or a predetermined picture pattern sets suit the effective position and a privilege providing means for providing the Privilege when stopped,
The drive control means includes
When the lottery result by the lottery means is a losing result, the lap corresponding to the stop operation means among the plurality of circulators based on the operation of one stop operation means among the plurality of stop operation means. First stop control means for stopping the body so that the rotation stop position is the same regardless of whether the rotation position of the rotating body when the stop operation is performed is the first rotation position or the second rotation position. When,
A stop corresponding to another rotating body among the plurality of stop operation means in a situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is a result of losing and the one stop body is stopped by the first stop control means. When the rotation position when the stop operation of the first rotating body is performed based on the operation means being operated is the first rotation position, the other rotating body is set to the first rotation stop position. Second stop control means for stopping and stopping the other rotating body at the second rotation stop position when the rotation position when the stop operation of the first rotating body is performed is the second rotation position;
It is characterized by having .

The degree of attention to the game can be preferably improved .

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 assembly perspective view of a left reel. FIG. 3 is a development view of a belt-like belt constituting each reel. The block circuit diagram of a slot machine. The flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of a power failure. The flowchart which shows a main process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of a slip table. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows medal payout processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus game process. The flowchart which shows a bonus symbol determination process. Explanatory drawing which shows the counter setting at the time of RB game initial setting process. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the counter setting at the time of a BB game initial setting process, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the counter setting at the time of a JAC game initial setting process in BB game. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation timing of a stop switch, and the symbol which stops on an effective line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation timing of a stop switch, and the symbol which stops on an effective line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation timing of a stop switch, and the symbol which stops on an effective line. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of a navigation effect.

  Hereinafter, effective means for solving the above-described problems 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. A plurality of endless belts (reels 42L, 42M, 42R) having a plurality of kinds of patterns attached in the circumferential direction;
Display windows (display windows 31L, 31M, 31R) that allow some of the patterns to be visually recognized with respect to the endless belts;
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start rotation of each endless belt;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 131) for lottery of the role based on the operation of the start operation means;
A driving means (stepping motor 61) provided for each of the endless belts for rotating the endless belts;
A plurality of stop operating means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to individually stop the rotation of each endless belt;
Based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of each endless belt is started, and on the basis of the operation of each stop operation means, the rotation of the corresponding endless belt is stopped. In the case of winning, a drive control means (main control unit) that drives and controls each of the drive means so that a predetermined picture or a combination of predetermined pictures corresponding to the corresponding winning combination can stop at an effective position (effective line) visible from the display window Reel control processing function of the control device 131),
A privilege granting means (medal of the main control device 131) for granting a privilege such as paying out a game medium when the predetermined pattern or a combination of predetermined patterns (a combination of a small role symbol and a replay symbol) stops at the effective position. Game machines equipped with a payout process, etc.)
A plurality of stop information groups (slip table) that can define a relationship between a passing pattern that passes through a preset reference position (lower line) and a stop pattern that stops at the reference position;
Stop information group selection means for selecting one stop information group from the plurality of stop information groups according to the lottery result of the lottery means (slip table selection processing functions S609 and S610 of the main control device 131);
Stop information group storage means (slip table storage area 153a of RAM 153) for storing the stop information group selected by the stop information group selection means,
The drive control means is configured to drive-control each drive means based on the stop information group stored in the stop information group storage means,
further,
Passing pattern confirmation means (symbol number of the main control device 131) for confirming the passing pattern passing through the reference position among the patterns attached to the corresponding endless belt when any one of the stop operation means is operated. Confirmation processing function S703),
After the drive control means drive-controls the corresponding drive means based on the stop information group stored in the stop information group storage means, the drive control means according to the lottery result of the lottery means and the confirmation result of the passing picture confirmation means A gaming machine comprising stop information group change means (slip table change processing function S708 of the main control device 131) for changing the stop information group stored in the stop information group storage means.

  According to the means 1, the stop information group stored in the stop information group storage means is changed according to the lottery result of the lottery means and the confirmation result of the passing picture confirmation means. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a monotonous pattern arrangement that stops within a visible range from the display window. Even if the stop operation means is operated at the timing when the endless belt stops at the same position in each game, in this configuration, the lottery result is different or the operation timing of the stop operation means is the same. If not, it is possible to change the stop information group. Furthermore, when any of the endless belts stops, it is certainly possible to change the stop information group by performing a lottery. However, with such a configuration, there is a concern that the processing load related to the game will increase. On the other hand, in the present configuration in which the stop information group is changed according to the lottery result of the lottery means and the confirmation result of the passing picture confirmation means, it is possible to visually recognize from the display window while suppressing the increase in the processing impossibility relating to the game. It is possible to suppress the pattern arrangement that stops within a certain range from becoming monotonous. The “confirmation of the passing picture” here refers to the fact that the picture passing through the reference position is actually confirmed, and the rotation angle of each endless belt is detected or calculated, and the reference position is passed based on the result. Also includes confirmation of the pattern to be performed.

  Mean 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein each stop information group includes a place where a plurality of passing pictures are set for one stop picture.

  According to the means 2, each stop information group includes a place where a plurality of passing pictures are set for one stop picture. That is, the endless belt may stop at the same position even though the timing at which the stop operating means is operated is different. By applying the configuration of the means 1 to such a configuration, even if one endless belt is stopped at the same position, it is possible to change the stop position of the other endless belt, and from the display window. It is possible to suppress a monotonous pattern arrangement that stops in a visible range.

  Means 3. In the above means 1 or 2, the stop information group changing means changes to a stop information group that is uniquely determined from a lottery result of the lottery means and a confirmation result of the passing picture confirmation means.

  According to the means 3, which stop information group is to be changed is uniquely determined from the lottery result of the lottery means and the confirmation result of the passing picture confirmation means. With this configuration, it is possible to suppress a monotonous pattern arrangement that stops within a visible range from the display window while suppressing an increase in control load related to the game.

  Means 4. In any one of the above means 1 to 3, the stop information group changing means drives the one drive means based on the stop information group selected by the stop information group selecting means, and then the drive control means A gaming machine, wherein the stop information group stored in the stop information group storage means is changed.

  According to the means 4, the stop information group is changed after one endless belt is stopped. In a configuration that includes a plurality of endless belts and gives a privilege when a combination of predetermined patterns stops at an effective position, every time the rotating endless belt stops, the other rotating endless belts stop. The position that can be made is restricted. Therefore, the stop information group is changed under a situation where there is a relative degree of freedom in the position where the rotating endless belt can be stopped by changing the stop information group after one endless belt stops. Can be changed, and various picture arrangements can be stopped within a visible range from the display window.

  Means 5. Any one of the above means 1 to 4 includes a change determination means (S706 of the main control device 131) for determining whether or not to change the stop information group stored in the stop information group storage means. To play.

  According to the means 5, the stop information group stored in the stop information group storage means may or may not be changed. By applying the means according to the configuration for selecting and storing one stop information group according to the lottery result of the lottery means, it is possible to visually recognize from the display window while suppressing an increase in the control load related to the game. It is possible to suppress the pattern arrangement that stops in the range from becoming monotonous. This is because even if each drive unit is driven and controlled based on one stop information group, it is possible to form a predetermined number of pattern arrangements that stop within a visible range from the display window.

Means 6. In the above means 5, when the stop information group selected by the stop information group selecting means is stored in the stop information group storing means, a changed picture setting means for setting a changed picture (slip pattern) based on the stop information group (Slip design setting processing function S611 of the main controller 131),
The change determining means determines that the stop information group is to be changed when the changed picture set by the changed picture setting means matches the passed picture confirmed by the passed picture confirming means. .

  According to the means 6, when the stop information group selected according to the lottery result is stored, the changed picture based on the stop information group is set, and the set changed picture and the passing picture confirmed by the passing picture confirmation means The stop information group is changed when the pattern matches. Deciding whether to change the stop information group by deciding whether or not to change the stop information group by setting a change picture in advance when the stop information group is stored It is possible to carry out with a relatively simple process.

  Mean 7 In any one of the above means 1 to 6, the stop information group changing means corresponds to a winning combination when the lottery result of the lottery means is a winning game machine capable of setting a plurality of effective positions. A gaming machine, wherein a predetermined picture or a combination of predetermined pictures is changed from a stop information group that can stop at one effective position to a stop information group that can stop at another effective position.

  According to the means 7, when the lottery by the lottery means is won, the predetermined information corresponding to the winning combination or the combination of the predetermined patterns is changed to the stop information group having different effective positions. By applying a configuration related to a gaming machine that can set a plurality of effective positions, even if a lottery means is won, it is possible to stop various picture arrangements within a visible range from the display window, It is possible to suitably suppress a monotonous pattern arrangement that stops within a visible range from the display window.

  Means 8. In any one of the above means 1 to 7, the game machine is provided with suggestion means (auxiliary display unit 15, display control device 111) for suggesting one winning combination when the lottery means wins a lottery. .

  According to the means 8, when winning the lottery by the lottery means, one winning combination is suggested. By applying this configuration to any one of the above-described means 1 to 7, even a player who is excellent in the skill of operating the stop operation means aiming at a picture is stopped in a visible range from the display window. It is possible to enjoy the pattern arrangement. When the winning combination is suggested in the configuration in which the stop information group is changed according to the lottery result of the lottery means and the confirmation result of the passing picture confirmation means, the change is made if the confirmation result of the passing picture confirmation means, that is, the operation timing of the stop operation means can be grasped. It is possible to predict the stop information group to be performed. Therefore, a player who is excellent in the skill to operate the stop operation means aiming at the picture can check his / her skill through the suggested winning combination and the picture arrangement that stops within the visible range from the display window. Because.

Means 9. In the above means 8, special game state transition means (main control) that shifts the game state to a special game state advantageous to the player until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when the combination of specific pictures stops at the effective position. Bonus symbol determination processing and bonus game processing of the device 131),
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific symbol combination winning corresponding to the combination of the specific symbols (BB symbol, RB symbol combination), the specific symbol winning combination until the combination of the specific symbols stops at the effective position. Holding means (main control device 131) for holding
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein, when the specific symbol combination is won, the suggestion unit suggests one winning combination that is not won by the lottery means.

  According to the means 9, when the specific symbol combination is won, one winning combination that is not won by the lottery means is suggested. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game regardless of the skill of operating the stop operation means aiming at the player's picture. In other words, if the player is excellent in the skill of operating the stop operation means aiming at the picture, the specific picture is changed by changing to the stop information group different from the operation timing of the suggested winning combination and the stop operation means. It is possible to recognize the winning. Therefore, it is possible to give a superior feeling to a player who is excellent in his / her skill with respect to his / her superior skill and the fact that he / she was able to recognize the winning of the specific symbol combination earlier than others. On the other hand, even a player who is inferior in skill can have a sense of expectation that it may have been changed to a stop information group different from the operation timing of the suggested winning combination and stop operation means, so endless It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for winning a specific character role until all of the belts stop.

  Means 10. In any one of the means 1 to 9, the stop information group changing means changes the stop information group stored in the stop information group storing means when at least the lottery result of the lottery means is not won. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the means 10, when at least the lottery result of the lottery means is not won, the stop information group stored in the stop information group storage means is changed. In a general gaming machine, the probability of not winning is higher than the probability of winning the lottery means. Therefore, by changing the stop information group when the lottery result of the lottery means is not won, it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonous pattern arrangement that stops in the visible range from the display window. It becomes.

  In addition, as a gaming machine to which each of the above means can be applied, “a picture row made up of a plurality of pictures (specifically, a reel to which a picture is attached) is variably displayed (specifically, the reel is rotated). Variable display means (specifically a reel unit) for confirming and stopping display of the columns is provided, and the variation of the picture is started due to the operation of the start operation means (specifically the start lever), and the stop operation means ( Specifically, a special game that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the picture is stopped due to the operation of the stop button) or after the elapse of a predetermined time, and the confirmed picture at the time of the stop is a specific picture A privilege such as occurrence of a state (bonus game, etc.) is given, a ball receiving tray (top plate, etc.) is provided, a charging device for performing a loading process for taking in a game ball from the ball receiving plate, and a game on the ball receiving plate Paying out a ball A game machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused, such as a game machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective when a game ball is thrown in by a throw-in device. Also mentioned.

  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 includes a top plate 11a, a bottom plate 11b, a back plate 11c, a left plate 11d, and a right plate 11e formed in a wooden plate shape, and the adjacent plates 11a to 11e are fixed by a fixing means such as adhesion. Thus, it is formed in a box shape with the front surface opened as a whole. In addition, each board 11a-11e may be comprised with a synthetic resin panel or a metal panel other than being comprised with a wooden panel, or it is comprised by forming in the box shape integral with a synthetic resin material or a metal material. May be. The casing 11 configured as described above is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility at the time of installation in the game hall.

  A front door 12 as a front open / close door is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the left side plate 11d of the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 25a and 25b. Each of the support shafts 25a and 25b includes a tapered shaft portion that protrudes upward. On the other hand, the front door 12 is provided with support fittings 26a and 26b having insertion holes into which the shaft portions of the support shafts 25a and 25b are inserted corresponding to the support shafts 25a and 25b. Then, the support brackets 26a and 26b are arranged above the support shafts 25a and 25b, and the front door 12 is lowered, whereby the shaft portions of the support shafts 25a and 25b are inserted into the insertion holes of the support brackets 26a and 26b. It is assumed that it was done. Thereby, the front door 12 is supported so as to be rotatable about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the both support shafts 25a and 25b with respect to the housing 11, and the front opening side of the housing 11 is opened by the rotation. It can be closed or closed.

  The front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device provided on the rear surface. Further, a key cylinder 20 serving as an unlocking operation unit is provided at the upper right side of the front door 12. The key cylinder 20 is integrated with a locking device, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 20. Therefore, an outline of the lock mechanism including the locking device will be described.

  On the right end side of the front door 12, that is, on the opposite side of the opening / closing axis of the front door 12, a locking device is provided on the back surface. The locking device extends vertically and is fixed to the front door 12, a key cylinder 20 provided so as to extend from the upper part of the base frame to the front of the front door 12, and moves vertically with respect to the base frame. It is provided with a long interlocking rod 21 assembled as possible. And only the key cylinder 20 is provided in the state which protruded ahead of the front door 12 among the locking devices. The position where the key cylinder 20 is provided is the thin upper portion of the front door 12, and as a result, a versatile key cylinder 20 having a short overall length can be employed. In the present embodiment, Omlock (trade name) having a high function of preventing unauthorized unlocking is used as the key cylinder 20. The interlocking rod 21 is moved downward by operating the key inserted into the key cylinder 20 clockwise. The interlocking saddle 21 is provided with a pair of upper and lower saddle fittings 22 having a bowl shape. When the front door 12 is closed with respect to the casing 11, the saddle fitting 22 is supported on the casing 11 side. Is locked. In addition, the urging member 22 is provided with an urging member such as a coil spring for urging to the side maintaining the locked state. When the key is operated clockwise with respect to the key cylinder 20, the interlocking rod 21 moves downward, and the saddle fitting 22 is moved against the biasing force of the biasing member. The locked state with the support fitting 23 is released, and the locked state of the front door 12 with respect to the housing 11 is released.

  A game panel 30 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. In the game panel 30, three vertically long display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are formed side by side. The display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are made of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. The display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is vertically divided into two by a partition plate 40, and a reel unit 41 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper portion of the partition plate 40. The reel unit 41 includes a left reel 42L, a middle reel 42M, and a right reel 42R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). The reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may be configured as at least an endless belt, and are not limited to a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R correspond to the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is visible through the corresponding display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. Further, when the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R.

  Each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is coupled to the stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R, and each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is individually, that is, independently, driven by the stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R. Thus, it can be rotationally driven. Since these reels 42L, 42M, and 42R have the same configuration, here, the left reel 42L will be described as an example with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an assembled perspective view of the left reel 42L.

  The left reel 42L includes a cylindrical skeleton member 50 that forms a cylindrical cage, and a belt-like belt wound endlessly on the outer peripheral surface thereof. And it is affixed on the cylindrical skeleton member 50 through a pair of seal parts formed along the both sides of the long side of the belt so as to maintain the wound state. A large number of symbols as identification information are printed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface of the belt. A boss 51 is formed at the center of the cylindrical skeleton member 50, and is attached to the drive shaft of the left reel stepping motor 61L via a disc-shaped boss reinforcing plate 52. Accordingly, when the drive shaft of the left reel stepping motor 61L is rotated, the cylindrical skeleton member 50 is rotated around the drive shaft so that the left reel 42L circulates along the annular reel surface. It has become.

  The left reel stepping motor 61L is fixed to the side surface of the motor plate 53 arranged in an upright state in the reel unit 41 (FIG. 3) with screws 54. The motor plate 53 is provided with a reel index sensor (rotational position detection sensor) 55 in which a light emitting element 55a and a light receiving element 55b are held at a predetermined interval. On the other hand, the base end portion 56b of the sensor cut bun 56 extending in the radial direction is fixed to the boss reinforcing plate 52 integrated with the left reel 42L with a screw 57. The front end portion 56a of the sensor cut bun 56 is bent at a substantially right angle and is positioned so as to pass between both elements 55a and 55b of the reel index sensor 55. Each time the left reel 42L makes one rotation, the reel index sensor 55 detects the passage of the front end portion 56a of the sensor cut bun 56, and a detection signal is output to the main controller 131 described later each time the detection is made. Therefore, main controller 131 can confirm and correct the angular position of left reel 42L for each rotation based on this detection signal.

  The stepping motor 61L is set to rotate once by giving, for example, a drive signal of 504 pulses (also referred to as an excitation signal or an excitation pulse; the same applies hereinafter), and the rotation position of the stepping motor 61L, that is, left The rotational position of the reel 42L is controlled.

  On each belt of each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, a plurality of, specifically, 21 symbols are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). Therefore, 24 pulses (= 504 pulses ÷ 21 symbols) are required to switch from one symbol to the next symbol at a predetermined position. Based on the number of pulses from when the detection signal of the reel index sensor 55 is output, it is recognized which symbols are visible from the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R, and arbitrary symbols are displayed on the display window. Control to make it visible from 31L, 31M, 31R can be performed.

  Of the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, the number of symbols that can be visually recognized through the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R is mainly determined by the vertical lengths of the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R. Is limited to a predetermined number. In this embodiment, three reels are provided. For this reason, when all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible to the player.

  Here, the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R will be described. FIG. 7 shows a symbol arrangement drawn on the belt wound around each of the left reel 42L, the middle reel 42M, and the right reel 42R. As shown in the figure, each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is provided with 21 symbols in a row. In addition, numbers 1 to 21 are assigned to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. These numbers are used for the main controller 131 to recognize the symbols that are visible from the display window. It is a number and is not actually attached to the reels 42L, 42M, 42R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As a symbol, a “7” symbol (for example, the left belt 20th) and a “youth” as a first special symbol for shifting to a big bonus (hereinafter also referred to as “BB”) game which is a kind of bonus game. There is a design (for example, the left belt 19th). In addition, there is a “BAR” symbol (for example, the 14th left belt) as a second special symbol for shifting to a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as “RB”) game which is one type of bonus game. Also, a “watermelon” symbol (for example, the left belt ninth), a “bell” symbol (for example, the left belt eighth), and a “cherry” symbol (for example, the left belt) as the small role symbols from which medals are paid out. 4th) and a “replay” symbol (for example, the eleventh belt on the left belt) as a replay symbol that enables replay. As shown in FIG. 7, the number of various symbols and the arrangement order are completely different in the belt wound around each reel 42L, 42M, 42R.

  Each reel 42L, 42M, 42R of the reel unit 41 is an example of variable display means for variably displaying identification information, and constitutes a main display unit. However, the variable display means may have other configurations. For example, other mechanical reel configurations such as a type in which the belt is rotated instead of rotating may be used, and instead of or in addition to the mechanical reel configuration, a liquid crystal display or a dot matrix display It is also possible to provide a display that variably displays the identification information by electrical display such as, and in this case, it is possible to provide a variety of display forms.

  A total of five combination lines are attached to the game panel 30 such that three display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R are connected to each other and three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in diagonal directions. Of course, the maximum number of combined lines may be 6 or more, or less than 5, and the maximum number of combined lines may be changed according to a predetermined condition. Corresponding to these combination lines, effective line display sections 32, 33, and 34 are provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R. The first effective line display unit 32 is notified by lighting or the like when the central horizontal line (center line) of the combination lines is activated. When the upper and lower horizontal lines (upper line and lower line) of the combination lines are activated, the second effective line display unit 33 is displayed and notified by lighting or the like. The third effective line display unit 34 is notified by lighting or the like when a pair of diagonal lines (a right-down line and a right-up line) among the combination lines is enabled. A winning is awarded when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the activated combination line, that is, the activated line, and a predetermined medal payout process, a transition process to a bonus game, and the like are executed.

  Here, the payout number regarding each symbol when winning is explained. Regarding the small role design, when the “Watermelon” design is aligned with the left, middle and right on the active line, 15 medals are paid out. When the “Bell” design is aligned with the left, middle and right on the effective line Pays out 8 medals, and when the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 42L stops on the active line, 2 medals are paid out. That is, the “cherry” symbols of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R are irrelevant to the medal payout. In addition, for the “cherry” symbol, the medal payout is performed regardless of the combination with other symbols, and therefore, a plurality of effective lines of the left reel 42L overlap (specifically, the upper or lower row) with “ When the “cherry” symbol is stopped, medals are paid out by multiplying the number of overlapping active lines. As a result, in this embodiment, four medals are paid out.

  As for other symbols, the “7” symbol and “Youth” symbol as the first special symbol and the “BAR” symbol as the second special symbol are aligned on the active line in the same pattern as the left, middle and right symbols. However, no medals will be paid out. That is, when these symbols are aligned with the left, middle, and right on the active line, only the corresponding bonus game is entered. In other words, it can be said that the “7” symbol, the “youth” symbol, and the “BAR” symbol are state transition symbols for shifting the gaming state to the bonus game.

  Further, when the “replay” symbol as the replay symbol is aligned with the left, middle, and right on the active line, the medal payout is not performed. However, in this case, the player can play the game again without reducing the medals owned.

  In other cases, that is, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L does not stop on the active line and the same symbols as the left, middle, and right are not aligned on the active line, no medal payout is performed.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 30, a start lever 71 is provided that is operated to start rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R all at once (not necessarily simultaneously). The start lever 71 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, that is, to start variable display. The start lever 71 is a lever that is pushed by the hand when the player starts the game, and automatically returns to the original position after the hand is released. When the start lever 52 is operated while a medal is inserted, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R start to rotate all at once.

  On the right side of the start lever 71, button-like stop switches 72, 73, 74 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 42L, 42M, 42R are provided. Each of the stop switches 72, 73, 74 is arranged directly below the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R corresponding to the reels 42L, 42M, 42R to be stopped. The stop switches 72, 73, 74 constitute stop operation means operated to stop variable display based on the rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, 42R. Each of the stop switches 72, 73, 74 can be stopped when a predetermined time elapses after the left reel 42L starts rotating, and is stopped by lighting a lamp (not shown) during such a state. It is notified that the operation is possible, and is turned off when the rotation stops.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R, there is provided a medal slot 75 for inserting a medal as an investment value. The medal slot 75 constitutes an input means for inputting the investment value. Further, if attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 75 is accompanied by the operation of directly inserting the medal by the player, it can be said that the medal insertion slot 75 constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the investment value.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 75 are guided to either the storage passage 81 or the discharge passage 82 by the selector 84 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. That is, the selector 84 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 83, which is set to the discharge path 82 side when the medal path switching solenoid 83 is not excited, and switched to the storage path 81 side when excited. The medal guided to the storage passage 81 is guided to the hopper device 91 housed in the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 82 is guided to the medal tray 18 from the medal discharge port 17 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  A hopper device 91 as a payout means for giving a medal to a player is composed of a storage tank 92 for storing the medal and a payout device 93 for paying out the medal to the player. The payout device 93 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 94 provided in the central right portion of the discharge passage 82 and to the medal tray 18 through the discharge passage 82. To come out. Further, a reserve tank 95 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 91 in order to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 92. A guide plate 96 for discharging medals from the storage tank 92 to the reserve tank 95 is provided inside the storage tank 92 of the hopper device 91. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 96 is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 95.

  A button-like return switch 76 is provided below the medal slot 75. The return switch 76 is a switch that is pressed when a medal inserted into the medal slot 75 is jammed in the selector 84. When this switch is pressed, the selector 84 is mechanically operated to operate the selector 84. The medals packed in 84 are returned from the medal discharge port 17.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R, there is provided a button-like first credit insertion switch 77 for inserting three virtual medals credited as investment values at a time. Further, on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 77, a second credit insertion switch 78 and a third credit insertion switch 79 are provided as button switches smaller than the switch 77. The second credit insertion switch 78 is for inserting two credited virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 79 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 77 to 79, together with the medal insertion slot 75, constitutes an input means for inputting an investment value. Further, if the medal insertion slot 75 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, each credit insertion switch 77 to 79 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. It can also be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting the investment value.

  The first credit insertion switch 77 has a built-in lamp as a light emitting member (not shown) to urge that the maximum number of medals that can be inserted per game (three) has not been reached. The lamp is turned on when the switch operation of the first credit insertion switch 77 is valid and prompts the operation of the switch 77. However, when there is no credited virtual medal or three medals have already been inserted. It is turned off under the circumstances. Here, instead of the above-described lighting, the player may make it easier to understand the prompt for medal insertion by blinking.

  A button-like changeover switch 80 is provided on the left side of the start lever 71. The change-over switch 80 is configured to be a toggle type that is turned on when pressed once, turned off when pressed again, and turned on / off every time the pressing operation is performed. The changeover switch 80 is operated to change the handling format of inserted medals inserted into the medal slot 75 more than necessary, or acquired medals returned to the player as a result of a predetermined game.

  When the change-over switch 80 is in the ON state, the “credit mode” is set so that surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for example, 50 medals) and winning medals are stored and stored as credit medals. " When the changeover switch 80 is in the OFF state, the “direct mode” is set so that surplus inserted medals and winning medals are paid out as actual medals. If there is a credit medal when the credit mode is switched to the direct mode, the corresponding credit medal is paid out as an actual medal. Thus, the player can execute the game in a format according to his / her preference by switching between the credit mode and the direct mode. The changeover switch 80 constitutes a changeover operation means for changing over the input value and game value handling formats. Further, if paying attention to the function of paying out a credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the changeover switch 80 constitutes a settlement operation means for actually paying out the stored game value. In addition to being configured to switch between the “credit mode” and the “direct mode” by operating the changeover switch 80, the virtual medal stored and stored is paid out when the changeover switch 80 is operated by always setting the “credit mode”. It may be made to function as only a settlement switch.

  Below the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R of the game panel 30, a remaining number display unit 35 that displays the number of medals that are activated and stored in the credit mode, and a bonus game such as a BB game or an RB game. For example, a game number display unit 36 that displays the number of remaining games and an acquired number display unit 37 that displays the number of acquired medals are provided. Although these display parts 35-37 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  Here, a procedure for betting medals will be described. In both the direct mode and the credit mode, a bet is placed when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 75 at the start of the game.

  That is, when the first medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 75, the first effective line display section 32 is turned on, and the corresponding center line becomes the effective line, and the second medal is the medal insertion slot. When the number 75 is inserted, the second effective line display section 33 is turned on, and a total of three combination lines including an upper line and a lower line corresponding to the second effective line display section 33 become effective lines, respectively, and the third medal is a medal. When it is inserted into the insertion port 75, the third effective line display unit 34 is further turned on, and a total of five combination lines including a pair of diagonal lines corresponding thereto become effective lines.

  When four or more medals are inserted into the medal slot 75, the surplus medals exceeding three are switched to the discharge passage 82 by the selector 84 if the current mode is the direct mode. It is returned from the outlet 17 to the medal tray 18. On the other hand, in the credit mode, it is stored inside the slot machine, and the number of stored sheets is displayed on the remaining number display unit 35. An upper limit number is determined for the number of stored sheets (for example, 50), and when a medal exceeding the number is inserted, it is returned from the medal discharge port 17 to the medal tray 18.

  In addition, when a game is played in the credit mode and the number of stored items is displayed on the remaining number display unit 35, the virtual number is displayed even when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 77 to 79 is pressed. A medal is inserted and a bet is placed.

  When the third credit insertion switch 79 is pressed, the numerical value displayed on the remaining number display section 35 is decremented by one as a virtual medal is inserted, and the first effective line display section 32 is displayed. Illuminates and the center line becomes the active line. When the second credit insertion switch 78 is pressed, two numerical values displayed on the remaining number display unit 35 are decremented as two virtual medals are inserted, and the first valid line display unit 32 and The second effective line display section 33 is lit and a total of three combination lines become effective lines. When the first credit insertion switch 77 is pressed, three numerical values displayed on the remaining number display unit 35 are decremented as three virtual medals are inserted, and all the effective line display units 32 to 32 are decremented. 34 lights up and a total of five combination lines become effective lines.

  In addition, when the virtual medal to be inserted when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 77 to 79 is pressed is not stored, for example, when the display of the remaining number display unit 35 is 2, the first For example, when the credit insertion switch 77 is pressed, all the values in the remaining number display section 35 are decremented to 0, and a bet is made for the amount of virtual medals that can be inserted.

  On the upper part of the front door 12, there are an upper lamp 13 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that make various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the game state Speaker 14 and an auxiliary display unit 15 for giving various information to the player. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 15 is configured by a liquid crystal display for the purpose of diversifying display contents and increasing the display effect. However, other displays such as a dot matrix display may be used. Good. The auxiliary display unit 15 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 15. On the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 15, an upper lamp 13, a speaker 14, and a display control device 111 for driving the auxiliary display unit 15 are provided. The positions and numbers of the upper lamp 13 and the speakers 14 are not limited to those described above.

  A lower plate 16 on which a model name, a character related to a game, and the like are displayed is mounted above the medal tray 18. In addition, an ashtray 19 that can be reversed to the lower side on the front side is provided on the left side of the medal tray 18.

  A power supply box 121 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 91 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 121 includes a power switch 122, a reset switch 123, a setting key insertion hole 124, and the like. The power switch 122 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 131.

  The reset switch 123 is a switch for resetting various states of the slot machine 10. This slot machine 10 has a backup function for various data, and even if a power failure occurs, it retains the state at the time of the power failure and returns to the state at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from power failure (power recovery). It can be done. Therefore, for example, when the power supply is shut down by a normal procedure, such as when the game hall is closed, the state before the power shut-off is stored, but if the power switch 122 is turned on while pressing the reset switch 123, the backup data is reset. It has become so. If the reset switch 123 is pressed while the power switch 122 is on, the error state is reset.

  The setting key insertion hole 124 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, the setting state (winning probability setting process) of the slot machine 10 can be changed from “setting 1” to “setting 6” by operating the hole manager or the like by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 124. It has become.

  A main controller 131 is attached to the back plate 11 c of the housing 11 above the reel unit 41. The main control device 131 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that temporarily stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, time counting and synchronization. A main board including a clock circuit and the like used in the case of planning is provided, and the main board is accommodated in a board box as an encapsulating means made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other so as not to be opened by a sealing unit as a sealing means, whereby the substrate box is sealed. In addition, it is good also as a structure which connects a box base and a box cover so that opening is impossible using a key member.

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

  The main control device 131 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 151 as arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 161 provided in the power supply box 121, the CPU 151 is connected to a clock circuit 154 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 155, and the like via an internal bus. The main control device 131 functions as a main base incorporated in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 131, there are a start detection sensor 71a for detecting the operation of the start lever 71, stop detection sensors 72a, 73a, 74a for individually detecting the operations of the stop switches 72, 73, 74, and a medal slot. The inserted medal detection sensor 75a for detecting a medal inserted from 75, the credit insertion detection sensors 77a, 78a, 79a for individually detecting the operations of the respective credit insertion switches 77, 78, 79, and the switching for detecting the operation of the changeover switch 80. Detection sensor 80 a, reel index sensor 55 that individually detects the rotational position (origin position) of each reel 42, payout detection sensor 91 a that detects medals paid out from the hopper device 91, and reset detection sensor that detects the operation of the reset switch 123 123a, set to setting key insertion hole 124 Chromatography are connected various sensors such as setting the key detection sensor 124a for detecting that it has been inserted, the signals from these various sensors are outputted to the CPU151 through the input and output ports 155.

  The inserted medal detection sensor 75a is actually composed of a plurality of sensors. That is, the storage passage 81 extending from the medal insertion slot 75 to the hopper device 91 is configured such that medals can pass in one row. The storage passage 81 is provided with a first sensor, and the second sensor and the third sensor are close to each other on the downstream side more than the width of the medal. The inserted medal detection sensor 75a is constituted by each of the first to third sensors. The main control device 131 monitors the time from the first sensor to the second sensor, and if the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, the main control device 131 considers that there has been a medal clogging or fraud and makes an error. If an error occurs, an error notification is performed and an operation by the player until the error is canceled is invalidated. The main controller 131 also monitors the order in which the second sensor and the third sensor are turned on and off, both the second and third sensors are off, only the second sensor is on, and both the second and third sensors are on. Only when the third sensor is turned on, both the second and third sensors are turned off, and when the time for switching to each on / off switching is within a predetermined time, it is determined that the medal has been normally taken in. Otherwise, an error is assumed. The reason for this is to prevent injustice that the medal is reciprocated in the vicinity of the inserted medal detection sensor 75a and misidentified as the medal inserted in addition to the clogging of the medal in the storage passage 81.

  Further, a power failure monitoring circuit 161 b provided in the power supply device 161 is connected to the input side of the main control device 131 via the input / output port 155. The power supply device 161 includes a power supply unit 161 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 131, the power failure monitoring circuit 161 b described above, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 161b is for monitoring the power-off state and generating a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also at the time of power-off by the power switch 122. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 161b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 161a, and determines that the power supply is shut off when the drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 151 and the input / output port 155, and the CPU 151 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later.

  The power supply unit 161a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 131 even when the output voltage is reduced to less than 10 volts. As the time during which the stabilization voltage is output, sufficient time is secured to execute the power failure process by the main controller 131.

  On the output side of the main control device 131, each active line display section 32, 33, 34, remaining number display section 35, game number display section 36, acquired number display section 37, and each reel 42L, 42M, 42R are rotated. Stepping motors 61 (61L, 61M, 61R), a medal path switching solenoid 83 provided in the selector 84, a hopper device 91, a display control device 111, an external concentration terminal plate 171 capable of transmitting information to a hall management device (not shown), etc. Are connected via the input / output port 155.

  The display control device 111 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15, and includes a substrate in which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving a signal from the main control device 131, the display control device 111 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15. Therefore, the display control device 111 is a sub-base that executes auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 131 that is a main base that manages and manages games. In other words, the sub-base is provided for voice, lamp, and display related to indirect games, thereby reducing the burden on the main base. In addition, it is good also as a structure which the display control apparatus 111 controls the various display parts 32-37.

  The CPU 151 described above stores various control programs executed by the CPU 151 and a ROM 152 storing fixed value data, and temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 152 is executed. In addition to the RAM 153 for securing the area, although not shown, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit, as well known, and a credit counter for counting the number of credits are known. Various counters such as are built-in. The ROM 152 and the RAM 153 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing the processes shown in various flowcharts shown in FIG. 9 and subsequent figures is stored in the ROM 152 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 153 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 161 provided in the power supply box 121 and data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the slot machine 10 is shut off. A backup area is provided in addition to a memory for temporarily storing various data and storage areas such as a slip table storage area 153a, a slip symbol storage area 153b, and a confirmation symbol storage area 153c, which will be described later.

  In the backup area, when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the values of the stack pointer, each register, I / O, etc. when the power is shut down (including power shutdown by operating the power switch 122; the same applies hereinafter) When the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 122. The same applies hereinafter), the slot machine 10 is in the state before power-off based on the backup area information. It is possible to return to the state. Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by the power failure process (see FIG. 11), and the restoration of each value written in the backup area is executed in the main process (see FIG. 12) when the power is turned on. Note that a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 161b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 151 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. NMI interrupt processing as flag generation processing is immediately executed.

  Subsequently, each control process executed by the CPU 151 in the main controller 131 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 151 is 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 an NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). For convenience of explanation, the NMI interrupt process and the timer interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be described.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the NMI interrupt process. When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure monitoring circuit 161b of the power supply device 161 generates a power failure signal and outputs it to the main controller 131. In the main controller 131 that has received the power failure signal via the NMI terminal, NMI interrupt processing is executed.

  In the NMI interrupt processing, first, in step S 101, the data of the used register provided in the CPU 151 is saved in the backup area provided in the RAM 153. Subsequently, in step S102, the power failure flag is set in a power failure flag storage area provided in the RAM 153. Thereafter, the data saved in the backup area of the RAM 153 in step S103 is restored to the use register of the CPU 151 again. With this return processing, the NMI interrupt processing ends. If the power failure flag can be set without destroying the data in the register used by the CPU 151, the saving and restoring processing to the backup area can be omitted.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process periodically executed by the main controller 131. A timer interrupt is generated by the CPU 151 of the main controller 131 every 1.49 msec, for example.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S201, the values of all the registers in the CPU 151 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 153. In step S202, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S203, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, the power failure process will be described with reference to FIG. Since the power failure process is performed immediately after the register saving process in the timer interrupt process, other interrupt processes can be executed without interruption. Therefore, for example, during the process of transmitting various commands, during the process of reading the switch state (on / off), the process at the time of power failure is not executed by interrupting each process. It is no longer necessary to create a power failure processing program that also takes into account This simplifies the processing program for power failure processing and reduces the program capacity. This also applies to a processing program for power recovery processing described later.

  In step S301, it is determined whether command transmission has been completed. If the transmission has not been completed, the process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. In this way, it is determined whether or not the command transmission is completed at the initial stage of the power failure process, the transmission process is prioritized when the transmission is incomplete, and the power failure process is executed after the unit command transmission process is completed. By doing so, it is no longer necessary to construct a power failure processing program that takes into account that power failure processing is executed during command transmission. As a result, the power failure processing program can be simplified and the ROM 152 can be reduced in capacity.

  If step S301 is YES, that is, if the command transmission is completed, the process proceeds to step S302, and the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 151 is stored in the backup area in the RAM 153. Thereafter, in step S303, a RAM determination value, which will be described later, is cleared as a stop process, and the output state of the output port in the input / output port 155 is cleared, and all actuators not shown are turned off. In step S304, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area. The RAM determination value is specifically a 2's complement of the checksum at the work area address of the RAM 153. By storing the RAM determination value in the backup area, the checksum of the RAM 153 becomes zero. By setting the checksum of the RAM 153 to 0, subsequent RAM access is prohibited in step S305. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and 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 restored, so that writing to the RAM 153 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.

  The power supply unit 161a of the power supply device 161 holds the output of the stabilization voltage (5 volts) used as the drive voltage for the control system for a time sufficient to execute the above-described NMI interrupt processing and power failure processing. It is comprised so that. In the present embodiment, the drive voltage is continuously output for 30 msec.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S202, various processes after step S204 are performed.

  That is, in step S204, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S205, an interrupt end declaration process for giving an interrupt permission to the CPU 151 itself is performed. In step S206, in order to rotate the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, a stepping motor control process for driving the stepping motors 61L to 61R, which are the respective rotary drive motors, is performed. In step S207, sensor monitoring processing is performed to monitor the state of various sensors (see FIG. 8) connected to the input / output port 155. In step S208, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S209, a counter process for outputting the bet number of medals and the result of counting the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 171 is performed.

  In step S210, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a navigation effect command described later to the display control device 111 is performed. In step S211, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the remaining number display unit 35, the game number display unit 36, and the acquired number display unit 37 is performed. In step S212, segment data set processing in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 35 to 37, and segment data display processing for displaying corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like is performed. In step S213, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 155 is performed. In step S214, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S201 is restored to the corresponding register in the CPU 151. Thereafter, in step S215, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a main process in the main controller 131 executed after the power is turned on. The main process is executed when the power is turned on by recovery from a power failure or by turning on the power switch 122.

  First, in step S401, as initialization processing, the value of the stack pointer is set in the CPU 151, and an interrupt mode that permits interrupt processing is set. Thereafter, various settings for the register group in the CPU 151, the I / O device, and the like are set. And so on.

  When these initialization processes are completed, it is next determined in step S402 whether or not the reset switch 123 has been turned on. If the reset switch 123 has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S403, and all data stored in the RAM 153 is cleared as a RAM clear process.

  After confirming that the reset switch has not been operated in step S402 or performing a RAM clear process in step S403, it is determined in step S404 whether or not a setting key has been inserted into the setting key insertion hole 124. To do. If the setting key has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S405 to perform setting change processing. As the setting change process, first, all data stored in the RAM 153 is cleared. Then, after determining which setting state is selected from the six preset setting states (“Setting 1” to “Setting 6”), internal processing corresponding to the selected setting state is executed. .

  In step S406, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. When the power failure flag is not set, that is, when the data in the RAM 153 is cleared in the previous step S403 or step S405, the process proceeds to a normal process in step S407 to be described later, and this process ends.

  When the power failure flag is set in step S406, the process proceeds to the power recovery process shown in step S408 and thereafter. The fact that the power failure flag is set means that subroutine processing such as RAM clear processing in step S403 and setting change processing in step S405 is not executed at all. Therefore, the data in the RAM 153 is not rewritten at all, and the power recovery process requires confirmation processing such as whether or not the data in the RAM 153 is normal.

  For this purpose, first, in step S408, it is confirmed whether or not the RAM determination value is normal. Specifically, the value of the checksum in the RAM 153 is checked to check whether the value is normal, that is, whether the value of the checksum including the RAM determination value is 0. If the checksum value including the RAM determination value is 0, it is determined that the data in the RAM 153 is normal.

  If the RAM determination value is abnormal in step S408, that is, if the checksum value is not 0, there is a high possibility that the data in the RAM 153 has been destroyed. Therefore, in such a case, an error display process is performed in step S409. As error display processing, interrupt processing is first prohibited and all output ports in the input / output port 155 are cleared to control all actuators connected to the input / output port 155 to an off state. Thereafter, an error display for notifying the occurrence of an error to the hall manager or the like is performed, and this state is maintained until the reset switch 123 is turned on.

  If it is determined in step S408 that the RAM determination value is normal, the process proceeds to step S410, the stack pointer value stored in the backup area is written to the stack pointer of the CPU 151, and the stack state before the power is shut off is written. Return to the state. Next, in step S411, a power recovery command that tells execution of power recovery processing is transmitted to the display control device 111. Thereafter, in step S412, the game state is stopped and automatic settlement setting storage processing is performed. In step S413, various sensors such as the start detection sensor 71a are initialized. After the above processing is completed, the power failure flag is reset in step S414, and the processing returns to the address before the power is shut off. Specifically, the process returns to the timer interrupt process described above, and the watchdog timer clear process (step S204) is executed.

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

  First, in step S501, it is determined whether or not a medal is bet. If a medal is bet, it is subsequently determined in step S502 whether the start lever 71 has been operated. If both step S501 and step S502 are YES, the lottery process in step S503, the reel control process in step S504, the medal payout process in step S505, and the bonus game process in step S506 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S501. On the other hand, if no medal is bet in step S501 or the start lever 71 is not operated in step S502, the process returns to step S501.

  Next, the lottery process in step S503 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S601, the random number table for determination of success / failure is selected based on the current setting state of the slot machine 10, the number of medals bet, and the small / probable combination probability. Here, the setting state of the slot machine 10 is any one of “setting 1” to “setting 6” set using a setting key (not shown), and the random number table having the lowest bonus winning probability when “setting 1” is set. When “Setting 6” is selected, the random number table having the highest bonus winning probability is selected. The number of medals bet is any one of 1 to 3, and a random number table is selected such that as the number of bets increases, the winning probability of winning combination increases. For example, the winning probability of a winning combination when three bets are higher than the winning probability of winning when a single bet is three times. Furthermore, there are two kinds of high and low types of small role probabilities regardless of the setting state, and when the current payout rate is below a predetermined expected value, a random number table with a high small role winning probability is selected, and a predetermined expected value is set. When the number is higher, a random number table having a low winning role winning probability is selected. Incidentally, for example, the bonus winning probability of setting 6 is about 1/240 of the BB winning probability of setting 6 and about 1/360 of the RB winning probability. On the other hand, the small role winning probability is set higher than the bonus winning probability. For example, the winning probability of the combination corresponding to the combination of the bell symbols is about 1/8 in the state where the small role winning probability is high. Is about 1/10 in a low state.

  In step S602, a random number table selected in this way is used for lottery in light of the random numbers latched by the random number counter when the start lever 71 is operated. In step S603, it is determined whether or not any combination is won. If any combination is won, a winning flag corresponding to the combination is set in step S604 and an effective line to be aligned is selected. decide. Incidentally, when the winning flag is the small role winning flag or the replay winning flag, these winning flags are reset at the end of the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set. On the other hand, when the winning flag is a BB winning flag or an RB winning flag, these winning flags are reset on the condition that the corresponding symbol combination is established on the active line. That is, the BB winning flag and the RB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. Note that in the lottery process after the next game carrying over the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag, a lottery regarding whether or not to win a small role or replay is performed, but a lottery regarding BB and RB is not performed. Further, when a small combination or replay is won in a state where the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag is carried over, an effective line is determined so that the small combination or replay is preferentially arranged.

  After setting the winning flag in step S604, or if no winning combination has been won in step S603, it is checked in step S605 whether the winning flag is set. When the winning flag is set, a winning effect process shown in steps S606 to S608 is performed. In the winning effect process, in step S606, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform a navigation effect based on the random number latched by the random number counter when the start lever 71 is operated. Here, the navigation effect is a display effect that suggests the winning combination in the auxiliary display unit 15 when the winning combination is won. In a succeeding step S607, it is determined whether or not a navigation effect lottery is won. If a win is determined, a navigation effect command is set in a step S608. The navigation effect command is a command transmitted to the display control device 111, and the display control device 111 receives the command to display control the auxiliary display unit 15 to start the navigation effect corresponding to the winning flag. To do. After performing the effect processing at the time of winning, a winning slide table is selected as a reel table (stop table) for reel stop control in step S609 and stored in the slide table storage area 153a of the RAM 153. Here, the slip table is a table in which it is determined how much the reel is slid (rotated) and stopped after the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed. More specifically, the slip table defines a relationship between a symbol that passes a predetermined position (for example, on the lower line) when the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed and a symbol that is actually stopped at the predetermined position. It is the stopped information group. The winning slip table is a table determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the set winning flag can stop on the active line determined in step S604.

  Here, the sliding table will be described more specifically. FIG. 15 is an example of a sliding table that is stored when the replay winning flag is set and a decision is made to align the combinations of replay symbols on the lower right line. The symbol having the number of slips of 0 is a symbol that actually stops on the lower line. In addition, a symbol with a number with a non-slip number of 0 means that the reel slips by the number of symbols described and the symbol with a slip number of 0 stops on the lower line. For example, if the stop switch 72 is pressed when the third symbol (“BAR” symbol) of the left reel 42L passes on the lower line, the left reel 42L slides by two symbols (“7”). The symbol stops on the lower line. As a result, the “replay” symbol which is the seventh symbol on the upper line is stopped. On the other hand, if the stop switch 72 is pressed when the fifth symbol (“7” symbol) of the left reel 42L passes on the lower line, the left reel 42L stops without slipping and becomes the seventh symbol. Stop the "Replay" symbol on the top line. As described above, in the configuration in which the symbols to be stopped on the lower line are determined based on the sliding table, the symbols to be stopped on the lower line are limited regardless of the pressing operation timing of the stop switches 72 to 74. It becomes. That is, when the sliding table shown in FIG. 15 is stored, the left reel 42L only stops on the lower line of any of the fifth, ninth, tenth, fifteenth, sixteenth, and twenty-first symbols. The same applies to the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R.

  However, even if the winning slip table corresponding to the set winning flag is stored, the symbol corresponding to the winning flag may not stop on the active line depending on the timing when the stop switch is pressed. This is because the range that can be slid is determined in advance as four symbols at the maximum from the timing when the stop switch is pressed. For example, in a situation where the cherry winning flag is set, if the stop switch 72 is pressed when the 6th symbol ("watermelon" symbol) of the left reel 42L passes on the lower line, the left reel 42L is temporarily Even if the 4 symbols are slid, the 10th symbol ("Bell" symbol) to the 12th symbol ("7" symbol) will stop on the effective line, and the "Cherry" symbol will not stop on the effective line.

  Returning to the description of the lottery process, if the winning flag is not set in step S605, the slip table is selected as the slip table for reel stop control in step S610, and the slip table storage area 153a of the RAM 153 is selected. To store. Here, the off-slip table is a table that is determined so that a combination of symbols for winning a prize does not stop on the active line. For example, if the stop switch 72 is pressed when the 4th symbol ("cherry" symbol) of the left reel 42L passes on the lower line, one symbol is placed on the left reel 42L in order to avoid a cherry winning. Slide 5 minutes to stop the 5th symbol (“7” symbol) on the lower line.

  After setting the corresponding slip table, a slip symbol setting process is performed in step S611, and this process ends. In the slip design setting process, the set slip table is confirmed, and the symbol number to be slid by 2 symbols on each reel 42L, 42M, 42R and stopped, and the symbol number to be slid by 4 symbols and stopped. It is stored in the sliding symbol storage area 153b provided in the RAM 153. The slip table in FIG. 15 will be described. On the left reel 42L, the first, third, seventh, eleventh, thirteenth, seventeenth, and nineteenth symbols are stored in the slip symbol storage area 153b. In the middle reel 42M, No. 3, No. 7, No. 11, No. 15, No. 18, No. 20, and No. 20 are stored in the Nozzle symbol storage area 153b as the No. 3 symbols. Similarly, on the right reel 42R, No. 4, No. 8, No. 12, No. 16, No. 19, and No. 21 are stored in the Nori design storage area 153b as the No. 3 symbols.

  Next, the reel control processing in step S504 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, in step S701, a reel rotation process for rotating the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is performed. In the reel rotation process, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, and after performing a wait process that waits until the time elapses. Each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is rotated. For this reason, even if the player bets a medal and operates the start lever 71, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may not immediately start rotating. In subsequent step S702, whether or not any of the stop switches 72 to 74 is pressed to generate a reel stop command, more specifically, whether or not an ON signal is received from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a. Determine whether. However, in this embodiment, the period from the start of rotation of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R to the constant speed rotation at a predetermined speed is set as an invalid period, and the stop switches 72˜ Even if 74 is pressed, the ON signals from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a are invalidated. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, a period from when each reel 42L, 42M, 42R starts to rotate until 0.5 seconds elapses is set as an invalid period.

  If any of the stop switches 72 to 74 is pressed in step S702 and a stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S703, and symbol number confirmation processing is performed on the reel for which the stop command has been generated. In the symbol number confirmation processing, at the timing when the ON signals are received from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a, it is confirmed what symbol is passing on the lower line, and the result is a confirmation symbol storage area provided in the RAM 153. Stored in 153c. Thereafter, in step S704, a reel stop process is performed. In this reel stop process, the reel corresponding to the pressed stop switch is stopped based on the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 153a of the RAM 153. Specifically, when a stop switch is pressed while a symbol with zero slip is passing on the lower line, the corresponding reel is stopped as it is. In addition, if a stop switch is pressed while a symbol with a non-slip number of 0 is passing on the lower line, the corresponding reel is pressed so that the symbol with a slip number of 0 stops on the lower line. After being rotated by a predetermined number of symbols from the determined timing, it is stopped.

  After the reel stop process is performed, the process proceeds to step S705, where it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch has been pressed when all three reels are rotating. . In the case of the first stop command, the process proceeds to step S706, where it is confirmed whether or not the symbol number stored in the confirmation symbol storage area 153c matches any of the symbol numbers of the corresponding reels stored in the slip symbol storage area 153b. To do. If they match, the process proceeds to step S707, where the presence / absence of a winning flag and the type of winning flag are confirmed. In step S708, the previously stored slip table is cleared, and the check table uniquely corresponding to the check result in step S707 and the symbol number of the slip symbol is stored in the slip table storage area 153a of the RAM 153. In other words, the change process of the slip table in step S708 can be said to be a process of changing the slide table based on the type of winning flag including the miss and the operation timing of the stop switch (reel stop start position). .

  If the symbol number stored in the confirmation symbol storage area 153c does not match any of the symbol numbers of the corresponding reels stored in the slip symbol storage area 153b (step S706 is NO), the process proceeds to step S709. Then, it is confirmed whether or not it is necessary to change the active line determined in the previous lottery process. The case where the effective line needs to be changed includes a case where a combination of winning combinations may occur and a case where the symbol corresponding to the winning flag has not stopped on the active line determined in the lottery process. Here, “combination of combinations” means that multiple combinations occur simultaneously, for example, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the lower line when trying to align the “watermelon” symbols on the upper line. If you do. In addition, when the symbol corresponding to the winning flag does not stop on the active line determined in the lottery process, the lottery process is performed even if the reel is slid by 4 symbols from the timing when the stop switch is pressed. The case where the symbol corresponding to the winning flag could not be stopped on the active line determined in. Describing based on the slip table shown in FIG. 15, the slip table is a slip table in which the combination of “replay” symbols stops on the right downward line. When aligning the combination of “replay” symbols on the lower right line, the left reel 42L needs to stop the “replay” symbols on the upper line. However, if the stop switch 72 is pressed when the 10th symbol ("bell" symbol) of the left reel 42L passes on the lower line, the 10th symbol stops on the lower line as it is, and the "replay" symbol is displayed. Stops on the middle line, not on the top line. This is because even if the reel is slid by 4 symbols, the “replay” symbol cannot be stopped on the upper line. As described above, when the effective line needs to be changed, the effective line is changed to another effective line in step S710, the previously stored sliding table is cleared, and the changed effective line is matched. The sliding table is stored in the sliding table storage area 153a of the RAM 153. In other words, it can be said that the slip table changing process in step S710 is a process of changing the slip table based on the type of the winning flag and the stop position of the reel.

  When the current stop command is not the first stop command in step S705, after the slip table changing process in step S708 or step S710, or when it is not necessary to change the active line in step S709, the process proceeds to step S711. In step S702, it is determined whether or not all the rotations of the right reels 42L, 42M, and 42R have stopped. If there is a rotating reel, the process returns to step S702.

  If no stop command is issued in step S702, the process advances to step S712 to determine whether or not a predetermined maximum rotation time (for example, 40 seconds) of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R has elapsed. If the maximum rotation time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S702. If the maximum rotation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S713 to perform a forced stop process for forcibly stopping all the rotating reels sequentially. In such a forced stop process, it is considered that a stop command has been issued to the rotating reel, and the series of processes from step S702 to step S711 described above are performed.

  If all the rotations of the reels are stopped in step S711, or after the forced stop process is performed in step S713, the payout determination process is performed in step S714, and then this process ends. The payout determination process is a process of setting the payout number of medals as one of the conditions that the winning combinations are arranged on the active line. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the small role winning is established on the active line. When the small role winning is not established on the active line, the small role winning flag is reset and the expected payout amount of the RAM 153 is stored. Set 0 in the area. When the small role winning is established on the active line, it is determined whether or not the small role winning is a combination of symbols corresponding to the small role winning flag, and when they do not match, an error is displayed by the upper lamp 13 or the like. At the same time, 0 is set in the payout number storage area. If they match, the small combination winning flag is reset, and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination is set in the payout planned number storage area of the RAM 153. Further, when the re-game winning is established on the active line, the re-game winning flag is reset and 0 is set in the planned payout number storage area, and the re-game process enabling the re-game is performed.

  Next, the medal payout process in step S505 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the medal payout process, first, it is determined whether or not the payout number counted by the payout number counter in step S801 matches the planned payout number stored in the payout planned number storage area. If the number of payouts does not match the planned payout number, it is determined in step S802 whether or not the game is being performed in the credit mode. If it is in the credit mode, it is determined in step S803 whether or not the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50). If the upper limit is not reached, the count value of the credit counter and the number of payouts are each incremented by 1 in step S804. Accordingly, the remaining number display unit 35 and the acquired number display unit 37 are each incremented by one.

  On the other hand, when the game is performed in the direct mode, or when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, the medal payout rotary plate is driven in step S805 and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 91 to the medal discharge port. 17 through the medal tray 18. At this time, in step S806, the number of payouts is incremented by 1 according to the medal detection signal of the payout detection sensor 91a attached to the hopper device 91. As a result, the number of acquired number display section 37 is incremented by one. Then, after the payout number is incremented by 1 in step S804 or step S806, the process returns to step S801 again. When the number of payouts matches the planned number of payouts in step S801, the medal payout rotating plate of the hopper device 91 is stopped in step S807. Thereafter, a payout end process is performed in step S808, and this process ends. In the payout end process, the payout number storage area and the payout counter value are reset to zero. Note that the value of the acquired number display section 37 is reset when a medal is bet to start the next game.

  Next, the bonus game process of step S506 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  Prior to the description of the bonus game process, the bonus game will be described. The RB game is composed of 12 JAC games. The JAC game is a game in which only one bet is allowed, and is a game with a very high probability that the JAC symbols (replay symbols in this case) are aligned on the active line, that is, the probability of establishment of the JAC symbols. When a JAC symbol is established in a JAC game, the maximum number (15 in this case) of medals is paid out. When the JAC symbol is established 8 times, the RB game is ended even before the JAC game reaches 12 times. On the other hand, the BB game is composed of 30 small role games and 3 JAC ins. A small role game is a game in which a small role is elected with a high probability (“Bell” symbols and the like are arranged on the active line), and JAC in means that the game shifts to 12 JAC games. When JAC symbols are aligned on the active line, JAC in is established. The JAC game is the same as that of the RB game. That is, when the JAC symbol is established eight times, the JAC game is ended and returned to the small role game even before the JAC game reaches twelve times. Therefore, it can be said that the BB game is composed of 30 small role games and 3 RB games. However, when the JAC game by the third JAC in is finished, the BB game is finished even before the small role game reaches 30 times, and before the JAC in reaches 3 times after the 30 small role games are finished. Even if there is, the BB game ends.

  In the bonus game process, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a bonus game. If it is not during the bonus game, the process proceeds to step S902, and bonus symbol determination processing is performed.

  In this bonus symbol determination process, as shown in FIG. 19, it is first determined in step S1001 whether or not the RB winning flag is set. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1002, and the RB symbol is placed on the current effective line. It is determined whether or not (for example, “BAR” symbols) are aligned, and if the RB symbols are not aligned, this processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the RB symbols are aligned on the active line this time, in step S1003, the RB winning flag is reset and the RB setting flag is set to make an RB game which is one type of bonus game, and the RB game initial setting process shown in FIG. To finish this processing. As a result, the gaming state after the next game shifts to the RB state. If the RB winning flag is not set in step S1001, it is determined in step S1004 whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If it is not set, the process is terminated. When the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1005, where it is determined whether or not the BB symbol (for example, “7” symbol) is aligned on the current effective line, and when the BB symbol is not aligned, this processing is terminated. . On the other hand, when the BB symbols are aligned on the active line this time, in step S1006, the BB winning flag is reset and the BB setting flag is set to set the BB game as one type of bonus game, and the BB game initial setting process shown in FIG. Execute this to finish this process. As a result, the gaming state after the next game shifts to the BB state.

  20 and 21, the remaining small role game counter represents the remaining number of small role games (also referred to as the remaining small role game number), and the remaining JAC in counter is the remaining number of remaining JAC in (remaining JAC in number). The remaining JAC establishment counter represents the remaining number of times that the JAC symbol can be established (also referred to as the number of remaining JAC formations), and the remaining JAC game counter represents the number of remaining JAC games (also referred to as the number of remaining JAC games). Represent. The number of remaining small role games, the number of remaining JAC ins, the number of remaining JACs established, and the number of remaining JAC games are displayed on the game number display unit 36 as appropriate.

  Now, referring back to FIG. 18, when the gaming state is a bonus game in step S901, it is determined in step S903 whether the bonus game is a JAC game. If it is not a JAC game, it means that the BB game is in the small role game, so the process proceeds to step S904, and it is determined whether or not the JAC symbols are aligned on the active line. When the JAC symbols are aligned on the active line, the JAC game is started in step S905 and the JAC game initial setting process during the BB game shown in FIG. 21B is performed, and this process ends. On the other hand, when the JAC symbols are not aligned on the active line in step S904, the small role game has been consumed, so in step S906 the remaining small role game number is decremented by 1, and in step S907. It is determined whether or not the number of remaining small role games has become zero. If the remaining small role game number is not 0, the process is terminated. If the remaining small role game number is 0, the process proceeds to step S908, and a bonus game ending process for appropriately resetting various setting flags, BB setting flags, various counters, etc. or performing an ending process is performed. To end this process.

  When the gaming state is a JAC game in step S903, the process proceeds to step S909 to determine whether or not the JAC symbols are aligned on the active line. When the JAC symbols are aligned on the active line, the number of remaining JACs established is determined in step S910. Decrement by one. After that, or when the JAC symbols are not aligned on the active line in step S909, one JAC game has been consumed, so the number of remaining JAC games is decremented by 1 in step S911. Subsequently, in step S912, it is determined whether or not any of the remaining number of JACs or the number of remaining JAC games has become 0. If neither is 0, that is, the JAC symbol has not yet been established 8 times. If the JAC game has not been digested 12 times, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if any of them is 0, that is, if the JAC symbol is established 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times, the JAC in is digested once, so in step S913 the remaining JAC in The number of times is decremented by 1, and in the subsequent step S914, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining JAC in is zero. When it is 0, the bonus game end process of step S908 described above is performed, and this process ends. Incidentally, if the bonus game is an RB game, the initial remaining JAC in number is 1 (see FIG. 20), so it becomes 0 in step S913, and a positive determination is always made in step S914, and the bonus game in step S908 In the end process, the RB setting flag is reset.

  On the other hand, when the number of remaining JAC ins is not zero in step S914, that is, when the JAC in has not been digested three times in the BB game, after performing the JAC game end processing for resetting the JAC game setting flag in step S915, When the player enters the game, one of the small role games is digested, so the number of remaining small role games is decremented by 1 in step S906, and then whether or not the remaining small role game number has become 0 in step S907. If it is determined that the remaining small role game number is 0, the bonus game end process of step S908 described above is performed, and this process ends. On the other hand, when the remaining small role game number is not 0, the small role game in the BB game has not reached 30 times, and the JAC in has not reached 3 times, and thus this processing is terminated.

  Next, the relationship between the operation timing of the stop switches 72 to 74 by the player and the symbols that actually stop on the active line will be described based on a series of stop modes shown in FIGS. Here, in order to facilitate understanding, a case will be described in which the replay winning flag is set and the sliding table shown in FIG. 15 is set in step S609 (see FIG. 14) of the lottery process.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a stop mode when the stop switch 72 is pressed at the timing when the “7” symbol, which is the fifth symbol of the left reel 42L, passes on the lower line.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, when the stop switch 72 is pressed at the timing when the “7” symbol, which is the fifth symbol of the left reel 42L, passes on the lower line, the left reel 42L is based on the sliding table of FIG. Stop. That is, the left reel 42L stops without slipping, and the “7” symbol which is the 5th symbol is on the lower line, the “watermelon” symbol which is the 6th symbol is on the middle line, and the “replay” symbol which is the 7th symbol is It will stop on the upper line.

  In such a case, the left reel 42L, which was stopped first, stopped without slipping by 2 symbols or 4 symbols, so that the process of changing the slide table is not performed, and other reels are also displayed in the slide table shown in FIG. Stop based on.

  Subsequently, when the stop switch 73 is pressed at a timing when the “cherry” symbol, which is the 13th symbol of the middle reel 42M, passes on the lower line, as shown in FIG. Stop based on the table. That is, the middle reel 42M stops without slipping, the “Cherry” symbol as the 13th symbol on the lower line, the “Replay” symbol as the 14th symbol on the middle line, and the “Cherry” symbol as the 15th symbol. It will stop on the upper line.

  Thereafter, when the stop switch 74 is pressed at the timing when the “Bell” symbol, which is the 13th symbol of the right reel 42R, passes on the lower line, as shown in FIG. Stop based on. That is, the right reel 42R slides and stops for one symbol, the “Replay” symbol as the 14th symbol on the lower line, the “Watermelon” symbol as the 15th symbol on the middle line, and the “Cherry” as the 16th symbol. The symbol will stop on the upper line.

  As a result, when the stop switch 72 is pressed at the timing when the “7” symbol, which is the fifth symbol of the left reel 42L, passes on the lower line, the “replay” symbol stops on the lower right line. It becomes.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a stop mode when the stop switch 72 is pressed at the timing when the “BAR” symbol which is the third symbol of the left reel 42L passes on the lower line.

  As shown in (a), when the stop switch 72 is pressed at the timing when the “BAR” symbol, which is the third symbol of the left reel 42L, passes on the lower line, the left reel 42L is based on the sliding table of FIG. Stop. That is, the left reel 42L slides and stops for two symbols, the “7” symbol which is the fifth symbol is on the lower line, the “watermelon” symbol which is the sixth symbol is the “replay” which is the seventh symbol. The symbol will stop on the upper line.

  In such a case, the left reel 42L that was stopped first slides and stops for two symbols, so that the process of changing the slide table is performed, and the other reels are stopped based on the newly stored slide table.

  Subsequently, when the stop switch 73 is pressed at the timing when the “cherry” symbol as the 13th symbol of the middle reel 42M passes on the lower line, the middle reel 42M is newly stored as shown in FIG. Stop based on the smooth table. That is, the middle reel 42M slides and stops for 4 symbols, the “watermelon” symbol which is the 17th symbol is on the lower line, the “replay” symbol which is the 18th symbol is on the middle line and the “BAR” which is the 19th symbol. The symbol will stop on the upper line.

  Thereafter, when the stop switch 74 is pressed at the timing when the “Bell” symbol, which is the 13th symbol of the right reel 42R, passes on the lower line, the right reel 42R is newly stored as shown in FIG. Stop based on the sliding table. That is, the right reel 42R slides and stops for one symbol, the “Replay” symbol as the 14th symbol on the lower line, the “Watermelon” symbol as the 15th symbol on the middle line, and the “Cherry” as the 16th symbol. The symbol will stop on the upper line.

  As a result of the above, when the stop switch 72 is pressed at the timing when the “BAR” symbol, which is the third symbol of the left reel 42L, passes on the lower line, as in the case shown in FIG. The “Replay” symbol stops. However, since the stop position of the middle reel 42M is changed, the symbol arrangement visually recognized from the display window is different from the case shown in FIG.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a stop mode when the stop switch 72 is pressed down at the timing when the “bell” symbol which is the first symbol of the left reel 42L passes on the lower line.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, when the stop switch 72 is pressed at a timing when the “bell” symbol, which is the first symbol of the left reel 42L, passes on the lower line, the left reel 42L is based on the sliding table of FIG. Stop. That is, the left reel 42L slides and stops for 4 symbols, the “7” symbol as the 5th symbol on the lower line, the “watermelon” symbol as the 6th symbol on the middle line, and the “replay” as the 7th symbol. The symbol will stop on the upper line.

  In such a case, the left reel 42L that was stopped first slides and stops for four symbols, so that the process of changing the slide table is performed, and the other reels are stopped based on the newly stored slide table.

  Subsequently, when the stop switch 73 is pressed at the timing when the “cherry” symbol as the 13th symbol of the middle reel 42M passes on the lower line, the middle reel 42M is newly stored as shown in FIG. Stop based on the smooth table. In other words, the middle reel 42M slides and stops for three symbols, the “bell” symbol as the 16th symbol on the lower line, the “watermelon” symbol as the 17th symbol on the middle line, and the “replay” as the 18th symbol. The symbol will stop on the upper line.

  Thereafter, when the stop switch 74 is pressed at the timing when the “Bell” symbol, which is the 13th symbol of the right reel 42R, passes on the lower line, the right reel 42R is newly stored as shown in FIG. Stop based on the sliding table. That is, the right reel 42R slides and stops for 3 symbols, the “Cherry” symbol, which is the 16th symbol, on the lower line, the “Bell” symbol, which is the 17th symbol, on the middle line, and “Replay”, which is the 18th symbol. The symbol will stop on the upper line.

  As a result of the above, when the stop switch 72 is pressed at the timing when the “bell” symbol, which is the first symbol of the left reel 42L, passes on the lower line, unlike the case shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. The “replay” symbol stops on the line. In other words, the effective lines that should have the “replay” symbols are changed.

  In the case of a configuration in which the sliding table is changed according to the winning flag and the operation timing of the stop switch that the player first presses, for a player who is excellent in the skill to press the stop switch aiming at the symbol, It is possible to detect a bonus winning earlier than other players when a navigation effect is performed. Therefore, an example of a navigation effect that suggests that the bonus is won will be described based on a series of stop modes in FIG. In FIG. 25, it is assumed that a navigation effect suggesting re-game winning is performed on the auxiliary display unit 15 and the cherry winning flag is not set.

  As shown in (a), when the stop switch 72 is pressed at the timing when the “BAR” symbol, which is the third symbol of the left reel 42L, passes on the lower line, the left reel 42L slides by two symbols and stops. Then, the “7” symbol as the 5th symbol stops on the lower line, the “watermelon” symbol as the 6th symbol stops on the middle line, and the “replay” symbol as the 7th symbol stops on the upper line. This is to prevent the “cherry” symbol from stopping on the active line and winning.

  Subsequently, when the stop switch 73 is pressed at the timing when the “cherry” symbol, which is the 13th symbol of the middle reel 42M, passes on the lower line, the middle reel 42M has only three symbols as shown in FIG. Slip and stop, the “bell” symbol as the 16th symbol on the lower line, the “watermelon” symbol as the 17th symbol on the middle line, and the “replay” symbol as the 18th symbol on the upper line.

  Thereafter, when the stop switch 74 is pressed at the timing when the “Bell” symbol, which is No. 13 symbol on the right reel 42R, passes on the lower line, the right reel 42R stops without slipping as shown in FIG. Then, the “bell” symbol as the 13th symbol stops on the lower line, the “replay” symbol as the 14th symbol stops on the middle line, and the “watermelon” symbol as the 15th symbol stops on the upper line.

  In such a case, if the player is a general player, the bonus winning is recognized from the contradiction that the combination of the “replay” symbols has not been established on the active line in spite of the fact that the navigation effect suggesting the re-game winning is performed. It becomes possible. That is, it is possible to recognize the bonus winning from the contradiction between the navigation effect and the stop result when all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped. On the other hand, a player who is excellent in the skill of depressing the stop switch aiming at the symbol recognizes the bonus win at the stage before all the reels 42L, 42M, 42R stop (when the two reels stop). It becomes possible to do. When the “BAR” symbol, which is the third symbol of the left reel 42L, passes on the lower line, the stop switch 72 is pressed, and when the “cherry” symbol, which is the No. 13 symbol of the middle reel 42M, passes on the lower line. This is because a contradiction occurs when the “replay” symbol which is the 17th symbol of the middle reel 42M does not stop on the middle line even though the stop switch 72 is pressed (see FIG. 23).

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

  The symbol array that stops on each active line is monotonous by adopting a configuration that changes the sliding table based on the type of winning flag including miss and the operation timing of the stop switch (reel stop start position) It becomes possible to suppress becoming. Even if the stop switch is operated at the timing when the reels stop at the same position in each game, the slide table is changed if the winning flag is different or the timing at which the stop switch is operated is not the same. Because it can. Certainly, even if the reel table is changed by lottery when one of the reels stops, it is possible to suppress the monotonous design arrangement that stops on each active line. However, during the reel control process, for example, a process for controlling to rotate at a constant speed, a process for confirming what number of symbols pass through the effective line, and the like are performed for each reel 42L, 42M. , 42R, the control load of the main control device 131 is large only by reel control processing. Therefore, when it is set as the structure which performs a lottery and changes a sliding table, the problem that the processing load of the main-control apparatus 131 will become great arises. On the other hand, in the case of the present configuration in which the sliding table is changed based on the type of winning flag including losing and the operation timing of the stop switch, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R start rotating for the setting of the winning flag and the sliding symbol. The process of checking the symbol at the timing when the stop switch is operated is a process that is always performed when the reel is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the symbol arrangement that stops on each active line from becoming monotonous without increasing the processing load of the main controller 131.

  By adopting a configuration in which the sliding table is changed after any of the reels is stopped, various symbol arrangements can be stopped on each effective line. For example, when the slide table is changed after stopping two reels, the range in which the remaining reels can be stopped is restricted when the two reels stop. This is because it is necessary to stop so that a winning corresponding to the winning flag is established, and a winning that does not have the winning flag set is not established. Therefore, by changing the slide table after any one of the reels stops, the slide table can be changed in a situation where there is a relative degree of freedom in the position where the rotating reel can be stopped. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to stop various symbol arrangements on each effective line.

  By configuring the sliding symbol in advance before starting the reel control process and changing the sliding table when the symbol number of the sliding symbol matches the symbol number of the confirmation symbol, it is a relatively simple process. The sliding table can be changed.

  If the symbol number of the slip symbol and the symbol number of the confirmation symbol do not match, the processing of the main controller 131 is performed by not changing the slip table based on the type of the winning flag and the operation timing of the stop switch. It is possible to suppress a monotonous pattern arrangement that stops on each effective line while suppressing an increase in load. This is because even if the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped based on one sliding table, it is possible to form a predetermined number of symbol arrays to be stopped on each effective line.

  Even if a player who is skilled in operating a stop switch aiming at a symbol is configured to perform a navigation effect when the winning flag is set and the navigation effect lottery is won, each effective It is possible to enjoy the symbol arrangement that stops on the line. When the winning combination is suggested in the navigation effect, it is possible to predict the sliding table to be changed if it is possible to grasp which symbol has passed on the lower line when the stop switch is operated. Therefore, a player who is excellent in the skill of operating the stop switch aiming at the symbol can check his / her skill through the suggested winning combination and the symbol arrangement stopped on each active line.

  If a bonus is won, a suggestion effect that suggests a winning role for which the winning flag is not set is used, so that regardless of the skill of operating the stop switch aiming at the player's symbol, Can be increased. In other words, if the player is skilled in operating the stop switch aiming at the symbol, the bonus winning is recognized by changing to a sliding table different from the suggested winning combination and stop switch operation timing. It is possible. Therefore, it is possible to give a superior feeling to a player with excellent skill for his superior skill and his ability to recognize the bonus win earlier than others. On the other hand, even a player who is inferior in skill can have a sense of expectation that it has been changed to a sliding table different from the suggested winning combination and stop switch operation timing, so all the reels It is possible to maintain the expectation for winning the bonus until the rotation stops.

  The slip table is changed based on the type of winning flag, including detachment, and the stop switch operation timing (reel stop start position). It becomes possible to make a player actively participate in the game. If it is possible to operate each of the stop switches 72 to 74 at the timing when the same symbol passes through the lower line for each game, the changed slide table or This is because it is possible to play a game while inferring the presence / absence of a winning flag.

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

  (A) In the above-described embodiment, the symbol number to be slid and stopped by 2 symbols or 4 symbols as the sliding symbol is stored. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. Is optional. That is, only two symbols may be slid, or all the symbols to be slid may be configured as a sliding symbol.

  (B) In the above-described embodiment, the process of changing the sliding table is performed after stopping one of the reels. Instead of or in addition to this, the sliding table is stopped after the second reel is stopped. It is good also as a structure which performs the process which changes.

  (C) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the symbol is set regardless of the presence or absence of the winning flag. However, the symbol may be configured when the winning flag is not set. In a general slot machine, there are more games that deviate than a game that wins any of the roles. Therefore, if the configuration is to set the slip symbol in a deviating game, the processing load on the main controller 131 will increase. It is possible to suppress a monotonous pattern arrangement that stops on each effective line.

  (D) In the above embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 15 performs the navigation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and a configuration that suggests the winning combination by voice may be used. A configuration suggesting a winning combination may be used.

  (E) In the above embodiment, when the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag is set, in the lottery process after the next game, the lottery regarding the BB and the RB is not performed, but the lottery regarding the BB and the RB is performed. It is good. In addition, when BB or RB is further won in a state where the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag is set, the result may be invalidated, or a plurality of BB winning flags or RB winning flags may be set. Good.

  (F) In the above-described embodiment, the sliding table in which the relationship between the symbols passing on the lower line when the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed and the symbols actually stopped on the lower line is defined. As a configuration provided with a sliding table in which the relationship between the symbol that passes on the lower line when the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed and the symbol that is actually stopped on the upper line is defined. Also good. This is because even in such a configuration, a symbol that stops on the lower line can be uniquely derived from a symbol that actually stops on the upper line. That is, the sliding table may be configured so that the relationship between the symbol that passes through the predetermined position when the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed and the symbol that actually stops at the predetermined position can be determined.

  (G) In the above embodiment, the slot machine 10 including the auxiliary display unit 15 and performing the navigation effect on the auxiliary display unit 15 has been described. However, in the slot machine 10 that does not include the auxiliary display unit 15, It may be configured to perform processing for changing the sliding table.

  (H) In the above embodiment, the belt on which the design is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical skeleton member 50. However, the cylindrical skeleton member and the belt are integrally formed, and the design is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the belt. It is good also as a structure which sticks separately. In such a case, the integrally formed outer peripheral surface corresponds to an endless belt.

  (I) In the above embodiment, the medal payout is not performed when the state transition symbols such as the “7” symbol are aligned on the active line. However, the medal payout may be performed.

  (J) In the above embodiment, when the JAC game by the third JAC in is finished, the BB game is finished even before the small role game reaches 30 times, and when the 30 small role games are finished, the JAC in Although the BB game is configured to end even before the number reaches three times, this configuration is changed. Specifically, the restriction on the number of times of the small role game and the JAC game is abolished, and the process is terminated on the condition that the total payout number from the start of the BB game has reached a predetermined number (for example, 450). By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to limit the number of medals to be paid out during the BB game, thereby suppressing the player's gambling feeling and ensuring the game's soundness. Also, with this configuration, when the total payout number reaches 450 in the middle of the JAC game, the BB game ends at that time, so that the player is deprived of the opportunity to win a medal. There is concern about the fear of embrace. Therefore, in addition to setting the total payout number in the BB game as the end condition, the JAC game is configured to end once. With this configuration, the player is hardly given the impression that the player has been deprived of the opportunity to win the medals as described above, and even if the BB game is terminated based on the total number of payouts, There is no fear that the sense of superiority or profit will be impaired. As described above, it is possible to satisfy both the soundness of the game and the player's sense of superiority and profit in the BB game.

  (K) 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.

  (L) 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.

  (M) The symbols of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are not limited to pictures, numbers, characters, and the like, but may be geometric lines or figures. In addition, the design can be configured by light, color, or the like, the design can be configured by a three-dimensional shape or the like, and the design can be configured by combining these. That is, it is sufficient that the symbol has a function as identification information (identification information).

  (N) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been described. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. 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. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

    DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as a gaming machine, 11 ... Housing which comprises a part of gaming machine body, 12 ... Front door which constitutes a part of gaming machine body or opening / closing member of gaming machine body, 15 ... Auxiliary display part, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 31 ... Display window, 42 ... Reel which comprises a rotating drum or an endless belt, 61 ... Stepping motor as drive means, 71 ... Start lever as start operation means, 72-74 ... Stop switch as stop operation means, 111 ... display control device constituting suggestion producing means, 131 ... main control device constituting lottery means, reservation means, etc. 151 ... CPU constituting various control means such as main control means, 152,153 ... as storage means ROM, RAM, 161... Power supply device.

Claims (1)

A plurality of circling bodies provided with a plurality of patterns in the circumferential direction;
A display unit that enables visual recognition of a part of the patterns for each orbiting body ,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of each of the circulating bodies ;
Lottery means for performing a lottery of a role based on the operation of the start operation means;
Provided each of said orbiting member, a drive means for rotating the respective revolving body,
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the rotation of each of the circulating bodies ;
Based on the operation of the starting operation means, the rotation of each of the rotating bodies is started, and based on the operation of each of the stop operation means, the rotation of the corresponding rotating bodies is stopped, and the lottery of the combination is won. , the drive control means for driving and controlling the respective driving means such that a predetermined pattern or a predetermined picture pattern sets combined corresponding to the relevant election officers are able to stop the effective position that is visible from the display unit case,
In the gaming machine in which the predetermined pattern or a predetermined picture pattern sets suit the effective position and a privilege providing means for providing the Privilege when stopped,
The drive control means includes
When the lottery result by the lottery means is a losing result, the lap corresponding to the stop operation means among the plurality of circulators based on the operation of one stop operation means among the plurality of stop operation means. First stop control means for stopping the body so that the rotation stop position is the same regardless of whether the rotation position of the rotating body when the stop operation is performed is the first rotation position or the second rotation position. When,
A stop corresponding to another rotating body among the plurality of stop operation means in a situation where the lottery result by the lottery means is a result of losing and the one stop body is stopped by the first stop control means. When the rotation position when the stop operation of the first rotating body is performed based on the operation means being operated is the first rotation position, the other rotating body is set to the first rotation stop position. Second stop control means for stopping and stopping the other rotating body at the second rotation stop position when the rotation position when the stop operation of the first rotating body is performed is the second rotation position;
A gaming machine characterized by having the following .

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