JP5478979B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. The reels start to rotate when the start operation is performed with the set number of bets set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination occurs when a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is arranged on the winning line. To do. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  These winning combinations include special roles with a transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, small roles with the addition of gaming values such as medals, and replays that can be played without using gaming values. There is a re-playing role accompanied by a game. These winning combinations are generally those that allow the winning combination to be awarded on the condition that a winning lottery performed simultaneously with the start operation is won.

  The role lottery is performed internally in the control unit of the slot machine, and the player cannot directly see the result, but the winning of the role in the role lottery, in particular, a bonus advantageous to the player. Winning has a great impact on the profits that the player can obtain, and is the information that the player wants to know the most, and the value of the production continuation counter is used to continuously give the player the expectation of winning the bonus. There has been proposed a slot machine that executes a continuous effect (continuous effect) that continues over a period of a plurality of games until becomes 0 (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, in a game shop that installs and operates this type of slot machine, it is necessary to change the stage of advantage for the player, such as the winning probability of the slot machine installed to adjust sales, This type of slot machine has a function of selecting and setting a setting value, which is a value indicating a level of advantage for a player, from values indicating different advantages by an operation of a game shop employee or the like. Yes.

  The operation to change the setting value also has the function of resetting the control state up to that point, and by performing the operation to change the setting value, the data related to the previous game is initialized, and the setting value change After that, it is common to reset without reflecting the state before the change, but when the setting value is changed when the gaming state is the special state, the special state before the change is continued. A slot machine has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2008-29634 A JP 2008-61737 A

  In this type of slot machine, the gaming state is not controlled by the bonus only by winning the bonus, but when the bonus symbol is derived based on the winning of the bonus, the gaming state is controlled by the bonus. Is common. In the slot machine of Patent Document 1, when a continuous effect is being executed (that is, when the value of the effect continuation counter is greater than 0), the continuous effect is ended even if the bonus is won, as well as winning of the bonus. However, the continuous production is continued until the value of the production continuation counter becomes 0. However, when the bonus is won, the game state changes, but the continuous game started before the bonus is won. If the production continues, there is a risk that the player may feel uncomfortable, and the change in the game state is very difficult for the player to understand.

  By the way, as described above, the game in the slot machine may result in different results depending on the player's operation of the stop button, but the player performs the operation procedure of the stop button according to the game state. Sometimes it is better to change. For example, the operation procedure of a stop button that is preferable for a challenge bonus that restricts the drawing of one of the reels and that can be awarded to a small role regardless of the result of the role lottery is different from the operation procedure that is preferable in other game states. It is normal to be a thing. For this reason, the difficulty in understanding the change of the game state in the slot machine of Patent Document 1 causes a disadvantage to the player by losing the opportunity for the player to operate the stop button according to the game state. There was a risk of it.

In the slot machine described in Patent Document 2 , there is a special state (RB mode or the like) that will be terminated by digesting a predetermined number of games as a special state that is inherited even after the setting is changed. Whether or not to count the number of games for one game when the setting is changed in the middle of the game (timing before one game is finished) There is no consideration for its handling. However, if it is configured to restart counting after changing the setting from the same number of games as before the start of the one game without counting the number of games for the one game, the remaining number of games in the special state is It becomes possible to perform a combination lottery without updating. For this reason, for example, it is predicted whether or not the game result can be advantageous for the player in the middle of one game, and the game is terminated only when the result is advantageous for the player. If the result is not advantageous to the player, the number of games in the special state is not substantially counted by changing the setting before the game ends, and the winning situation is intentionally advantageous to the player in the special state. it is possible to proceed by sea urchin game does not update the number of remaining games until the. As a result, in a slot machine in which the game state continues even after the setting is changed, it is possible to perform an illegal act such as advancing the game in an unintended game state in the design stage, which harms the fairness of the game. There was a fear.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and it is possible to provide a player with continuous production until the end while preventing changes in the gaming state from being difficult to understand and causing a disadvantage to the player. An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can be shown and can maintain the fairness of the game.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a variable display device (reel 2L) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified 2C, 2R) is a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. ,
Whether to permit generation for winning a plurality of types including special pay with favorable shift to the special game state (BB) for the player (special won) before said variable display device to display the results are derived Predetermining means to determine (internal lottery),
The variable display deriving operation means for deriving the results displayed on device (stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R) and,
The display result is derived to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) according to the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) and the operation mode of the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). Derivation control means for performing control,
When it is determined that the occurrence of the special prize (special role) is permitted and the special prize (special role) is not generated, the determination that the special prize is permitted (winning flag for the special role) Special decision carryover means to carry over from the next game onwards,
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means (power-on in a state where only the setting key switch 37 is ON), a probability (lottery probability) that the advance determination means determines that the winning is allowed is determined. An advantage setting means for setting an advantage for the player by selecting any one of the set values (settings 1 to 6),
Advantageous game for shifting to an advantageous game state (RT (2)) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (RT (0)) different from the special game state (BB) when a predetermined transition condition is established. State transition means;
Game number counting means for counting the number of games (RT remaining number of games) digested after shifting to the advantageous gaming state (RT (2));
When the number of games (RT remaining number of games) counted by the game number counting means in the advantageous gaming state (RT (2)) reaches a specified value (30 games), the advantageous gaming state (RT (2)) Advantageous gaming state ending means for ending
When a predetermined continuous production start condition is satisfied (when production pattern 5 is selected in special role suggestion production lottery), it continues for a predetermined number of games (5 games) of two or more. Then, a continuous effect (special role winning suggestion effect based on the effect pattern 5) for notifying the information indicating whether or not the generation of the special prize (special character) is determined to be permitted in the game that ends the period is provided. Continuous production execution means to be executed;
In the advantageous game state (RT (2)), the continuous game game is continued in a period in which the number of remaining games until reaching the specified value specified by the count of the game number counting means is less than the predetermined game number (5 games). Continuous production regulating means for regulating the start of the execution of the production (special role winning suggestion production based on production pattern 5);
When it is determined that the special prize (special role) is allowed to be generated in a period in which the remaining number of games is less than the predetermined number of games (5 games) in the advantageous gaming state (RT (2)), Information indicating that it is determined to allow the occurrence of the special prize (special role) in a single game effect (special role winning suggestion effect based on the production patterns 1 and 6) performed for one game only is notified. Single game production execution means;
With
The game number counting means updates the digested game number when one game is finished in the advantageous gaming state,
When a set value is newly set by the advantage setting means in the advantageous game state (RT (2)), the advantageous game state (RT (2)) is maintained and the advantageous game state (RT (2) )), The pre-determining means determines whether or not the winning is allowed with a probability determined according to the new set value, and before the new set value is set, Maintain the number of games (RT remaining number of games) counted by the game number counting means,
In the advantageous gaming state (RT (2)), when a new set value is set by the advantage setting means before the end of one game, a game that has been interrupted due to the newly set value is set. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets without restarting, and the game number counting means counts the number of games (RT remaining games) counted before the start of the interrupted game. The counting is restarted from the number of games that counted the interrupted game.
According to this feature, in the period when the number of remaining games until the number of digested games in the advantageous gaming state reaches the specified value is smaller than the predetermined number of games, that is, the period when the advantageous gaming state is approaching to end, Since the start of execution is restricted, it is possible to prevent the end of the advantageous gaming state from becoming obscure due to the continuous performance being executed when the advantageous gaming state is approaching the end. Can do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the occurrence of a special prize will be allowed after the end of the advantageous gaming state, the information indicating that can be notified in a single game effect, so it is decided that the occurrence of a special prize will be allowed. There is no inconvenience that the player cannot know whether or not the game has been made.
In addition, even when a set value is newly set in an advantageous game state that ends when the number of games played reaches a specified value, the advantageous game state is maintained after the setting, and the setting is maintained in the advantageous game state. If the game is played before the end of the game, the game is not restarted by the setting, and after the setting, the counting is restarted from the number of games in which the interrupted game is taken into account. Is done. As a result, an unintended gaming state in the design stage in which the determination by the pre-determining means is performed a plurality of times without updating the number of games digested by changing the set value before the end of one game Can prevent the game from progressing. As a result, it is possible to maintain the fairness of the game in the slot machine that maintains the advantageous gaming state even when a set value is newly set.
Note that the predetermined number of bets is at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or setting a maximum bet number. good. Further, the game may be started by setting a bet amount determined according to a plurality of game states.
Further, there are a plurality of types of continuous games as the number of continuous games of the continuous effect, and when the continuous effect of any number of continuous games is selected and executed, the predetermined number of games is the plurality of types of continuous games. It is preferable that the number of games is the maximum of the number, and in this case, since the continuous performance is not executed over the end timing of the advantageous gaming state, the attention is paid to the end timing of the advantageous gaming state. Thus, it is not necessary that the player cannot substantially show the continuous performance to the player.

A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
The single game effect execution means includes:
In the advantageous gaming state (RT (2)), the single game effect (special role winning suggestion effect based on the effect patterns 1 and 6) is executed even when the remaining game number is less than the predetermined game number (5 games). Is possible,
When it is determined that the special prize (special role) is allowed to be generated in a period in which the remaining number of games is less than the predetermined number of games (5 games) in the advantageous gaming state (RT (2)), The specific single game effect (special special based on the effect pattern 6) of the single game effects has a higher probability than when it is determined that the occurrence of the special prize (special role) is permitted in a period different from the period. It is characterized by the fact that a role-implying effect is performed.
According to this feature, the premier performance can be enhanced in the single game effect that is executed in a period in which the continuous effect is not executed (that is, a period in which the number of remaining games is less than the predetermined number of games in the advantageous gaming state).
The single game effect execution means executes the specific single game effect only in a period in which the number of remaining games is less than a predetermined number of games in the advantageous gaming state (that is, the number of remaining games in the advantageous gaming state is predetermined). The specific single game effect may not be executed in a period longer than the number of games.

The slot machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a variable display device (reel 2L) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified 2C, 2R) is a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. ,
Whether to permit generation for winning a plurality of types including special pay with favorable shift to the special game state (BB) for the player (special won) before said variable display device to display the results are derived Predetermining means to determine (internal lottery),
The variable display deriving operation means for deriving the results displayed on device (stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R) and,
The display result is derived to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) according to the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) and the operation mode of the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). Derivation control means for performing control,
When it is determined that the occurrence of the special prize (special role) is permitted and the special prize (special role) is not generated, the determination that the special prize is permitted (winning flag for the special role) Special decision carryover means to carry over from the next game onwards,
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means (power-on in a state where only the setting key switch 37 is ON), a probability (lottery probability) that the advance determination means determines that the winning is allowed is determined. An advantage setting means for setting an advantage for the player by selecting any one of the set values (settings 1 to 6),
Advantageous game for shifting to an advantageous game state (RT (2)) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (RT (0)) different from the special game state (BB) when a predetermined transition condition is established. State transition means;
Game number counting means for counting the number of games (RT remaining number of games) digested after shifting to the advantageous gaming state (RT (2));
When the number of games (RT remaining number of games) counted by the game number counting means in the advantageous gaming state (RT (2)) reaches a specified value (30 games), the advantageous gaming state (RT (2)) Advantageous gaming state ending means for ending
When a predetermined continuous production start condition is satisfied (when the production patterns 2 to 5 and 6 ′ are selected in the special role suggestion production lottery), the game continues for a predetermined number of games. And a special effect based on the production patterns 2 to 5 and 6 ′ for notifying the information indicating whether or not the generation of the special prize (special role) is determined to be permitted in the game at the end of the period. (Consecutive production execution means)
A continuation game number selection means for selecting any number of continuation games (production patterns) among a plurality of types of continuation game numbers (production patterns 2 to 5, 6 ′) defined as the number of continuation games of the continuous production;
In the advantageous game state (RT (2)), the continuous effect (1-5) in the game in which the number of remaining games until reaching the specified value specified by the count of the game number counting means is a predetermined number of games (1-5). When the execution of the special role winning suggestion based on the production patterns 2 to 5 and 6 ′ is newly started, a game number larger than the predetermined number of games (1 to 5) is selected as the number of continuing games. Continuous production regulation means to regulate,
With
The game number counting means updates the digested game number when one game is finished in the advantageous gaming state,
When a set value is newly set by the advantage setting means in the advantageous game state (RT (2)), the advantageous game state (RT (2)) is maintained and the advantageous game state (RT (2) )), The pre-determining means determines whether or not the winning is allowed with a probability determined according to the new set value, and before the new set value is set, Maintain the number of games (RT remaining number of games) counted by the game number counting means,
In the advantageous gaming state (RT (2)), when a new set value is set by the advantage setting means before the end of one game, a game that has been interrupted due to the newly set value is set. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets without restarting, and the game number counting means counts the number of games (RT remaining games) counted before the start of the interrupted game. The counting is restarted from the number of games that counted the interrupted game.
According to this feature, a new start is made in a period in which the number of remaining games until the number of digested games in the advantageous gaming state reaches a specified value is less than the predetermined number of games, that is, in a period when the advantageous gaming state is approaching to end The number of games that are larger than the predetermined number of games is selected as the number of continuous games to be played, so that the end of the advantageous gaming state can be understood because of the continuous performance being executed at the end of the advantageous gaming state. It can be prevented from becoming difficult. In addition, since the continuous production is not executed over the end time of the advantageous gaming state, conversely, the continuous production cannot be shown to the player because the attention is paid to the end time of the advantageous gaming state. It doesn't happen.
In addition, even when a set value is newly set in an advantageous game state that ends when the number of games played reaches a specified value, the advantageous game state is maintained after the setting, and the setting is maintained in the advantageous game state. If the game is played before the end of the game, the game is not restarted by the setting, and after the setting, the counting is restarted from the number of games in which the interrupted game is taken into account. Is done. As a result, an unintended gaming state in the design stage in which the determination by the pre-determining means is performed a plurality of times without updating the number of games digested by changing the set value before the end of one game Can prevent the game from progressing. As a result, it is possible to maintain the fairness of the game in the slot machine that maintains the advantageous gaming state even when a set value is newly set.
Note that the predetermined number of bets is at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or setting a maximum bet number. good. Further, the game may be started by setting a bet amount determined according to a plurality of game states.
In addition, the continuous production restriction unit selects the predetermined game number as the continuous game number when the execution of the continuous production is newly started in a game in which the remaining game number is the predetermined game number in the advantageous gaming state. In this case, since the continuous effect that ends only in the game where the advantageous gaming state ends is not executed, the above-described effect can be obtained more reliably.

A slot machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 3,
The continuous production restriction means is based on the continuous production (production patterns 2-5, 6 ′) in a game in which the number of remaining games is the predetermined number of games (1-5) in the advantageous gaming state (RT (2)). When the execution of the special role winning suggestion) is newly started, the predetermined number of games (1) is set as the number of continued games, provided that it is not determined that the special winning (special role) is allowed to occur. ~ 5) While restricting the selection of a larger number of games,
When it is determined that the continuous prize execution means allows the occurrence of the special prize (special role), the number of continuous games is not restricted by the continuous effect regulation means, and the predetermined number of games (1-5) ) It is possible to newly start execution of the larger continuous production (special role selection suggestion production based on production patterns 2 to 5 and 6 ').
According to this feature, the number of games larger than the predetermined game number is selected as the number of continuous games to be newly started even in a game in which the number of remaining games in the advantageous game state is the predetermined number of games. Continuous production may occur over the end time of the state, but such continuous production over the end time of the advantageous gaming state is executed only when it is determined to allow the occurrence of a special prize. Not. That is, it can be seen that it is determined that the special prize is allowed to be generated simply because the continuous performance is executed at the end timing of the advantageous gaming state, so that the player is executed at the end timing of the advantageous gaming state. You don't have to be distracted by the continuous production. In addition, it is possible to improve the unexpectedness and premierness of the performance by executing the continuous performance over the time when the advantageous gaming state ends only when it is determined that the occurrence of a special prize is permitted. .
In addition, when the continuous production regulation means newly starts the execution of the continuous production in the game in which the number of remaining games is the predetermined number in the advantageous gaming state, the predetermined number of games is selected as the number of continuous games. In the case where it is also restricted to be performed, it may be a condition that it is not determined that the special winning is permitted.

A slot machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The advantageous game state transition means, when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the normal game state where the advantageous game state and the disadvantageous game state which is more disadvantageous for the player than the advantageous game state are satisfied. Transition to advantageous gaming state,
The advantageous gaming state ending means terminates the advantageous gaming state and shifts to the normal gaming state when the number of games digested after shifting to the advantageous gaming state reaches the specified value,
The slot machine is
A disadvantageous gaming state transition means for transitioning to the disadvantageous gaming state when a predetermined disadvantageous display result is derived in the normal gaming state;
A disadvantageous game state ending means for terminating the disadvantageous gaming state and shifting to the normal gaming state when the number of games digested after the transition to the disadvantageous gaming state reaches a predetermined value;
Further comprising
The derivation control means is operated when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation mode when the predetermination means makes a predetermined disadvantage determination different from the determination that the occurrence of the special prize is permitted. Deriving the predetermined disadvantage display result, and deriving a display result different from the predetermined disadvantage display result when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the specific operation mode;
The pre-determining means is based on the game immediately after the transition to the normal gaming state by ending the disadvantaged gaming state when the number of games digested after shifting to the disadvantaged gaming state reaches the predetermined value. , May make the disadvantageous decision,
The continuous effect regulation means executes the continuous effect even in a period in which the number of games remaining after the transition to the disadvantageous gaming state reaches the predetermined value is less than the predetermined number of games. It is characterized by restricting new start .

A slot machine according to claim 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A specific game that is more advantageous to the player than the advantageous game state (second RT) when a specific display result (a winning mode of the specific re-gamer) is derived in the advantageous game state (second RT) It is characterized by comprising a specific gaming state transition means for transitioning to a state (first RT).
According to this feature, the player can have a sense of expectation that the specific display result is derived in the advantageous gaming state, and the interest of the game can be improved. Moreover, the following illegal acts can be prevented while exhibiting such effects. Specifically, whether or not the display result of the game in the advantageous gaming state can be the specific display result is predicted in the middle of the one game, and the game is ended only when there is a possibility of the specific display result If there is no possibility of a specific display result, a new setting value is set before the game is ended, so that the game is ended only when the specific display result is derived or there is a possibility. In other cases, it is possible to prevent cheating that does not substantially update the number of games that have been consumed in the advantageous gaming state.

It is a front view of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the combination defined as winning. It is a figure which shows the object combination of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows the combination of the re-game player which comprises replay GR, the combination of the small role which comprises small role GR, and the symbol combination which matches a winning line according to the operation mode at the time of winning of replay GR and small role GR. It is a figure which shows the transfer condition of RT. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of RT. It is a timing chart which shows the update condition of RT work. It is a timing chart which shows the update condition of RT work. It is a timing chart which shows the update condition of RT work at the time of a setting change. It is a timing chart which shows the update condition of RT work at the time of a setting change. It is a timing chart which shows the update condition of RT work at the time of a setting change. It is a figure which shows the selection rate of the production | presentation pattern of special role selection suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the modification of the selection rate of the production | presentation pattern of special role selection suggestion production.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. A slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a pivotable pivot at a side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is supported.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, “black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “orange”, “grape”, and “plum” are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 pieces each. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. Further, a backlight (not shown) for irradiating the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and the back surface further has a concealing member for concealing the inside. (Not shown) is provided.

  On the front door 1b, a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player) are used for one medal. One bet switch 5 operated when setting the bet number, and using the credit, the maximum bet number (in this embodiment, any of the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range) In the gaming state of 3), the MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting 3), the medal stored as credit and the medal used for setting the bet amount are settled (the amount used for setting the credit and bet number) When the checkout switch 10 that is operated when the medals are returned), the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Stop switch 8L to be created, 8C, 8R, but are provided operable by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired in BB, which will be described later, and an error code that indicates the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary indicator 12 and a payout indicator 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize are provided.

  Further, on the front door 1b, a 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, a 2BETLED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 bets are set. 3BET LED 16 to notify when lit, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted is lit, start valid LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (previous Waiting state LED 19 for informing that it is in the state of waiting for the start of reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the game, during replay informing that it is in the replay game described later An LED 20 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the betting number by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R for informing that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective by lighting (FIG. 4).

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time, and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 on the side of a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided in the housing 1a or A medal selector having a insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that is inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal insertion unit 4 and selectively flows to the hopper tank 34a side to selectively switch to one of the medal payout exits 9 side. The door opening detection switch 25 (refer FIG. 4) which detects the open state of the front door 1b is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the amount of stored medal stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is full. It has become.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100 is a stop switch for selecting whether to enable / disable a stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). 36a, automatic checkout for selecting whether the automatic checkout function is effective / invalid for controlling automatic checkout processing (processing for adjusting (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of BB described later A switch 36b, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. A reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (race rate). Power switch 39 is operated when FF is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line determined according to the gaming state among the winning lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the start switch 7 is operated. Is in a valid state, that is, a state where the game can be started. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay lines L1 to L4 become valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1 set across the upper row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, the lower row of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower row of the reel 2L, the reel In the middle stage of 2C, the upper stage of reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols that are lined up to the right, the upper stage of reel 2L, the middle stage of reel 2C, the upper stage of reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in a V shape Four types of winning lines L3 set across straddling symbols L3, lower reel 2L, middle reel 2C, lower reel 2R, that is, a winning line L4 set across a mountain-shaped pattern are defined as winning lines. Yes.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as roles) that are validated and predetermined on the winning line is each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. When the display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of winning lines that are activated, the number of payouts determined for each of the combinations of symbols that are activated and aligned on the winning line is totaled, The total number of medals will be awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game, and when the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. It will be. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. ing.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101. Yes.

  On the game control board 40, the one-sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Are connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are inputted.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment). A random number circuit 42 for generating a signal, a pulse oscillator 43 for supplying a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and a detection signal input from a switch connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101. Switch detection circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the driving of the power supply power supplied to the slot machine 1 When a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, when the power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the main CPU 41a In addition, a reset circuit 49 for supplying a reset signal to the main CPU 41a and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b, and performs processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). In addition, the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repeated process according to the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, Supplied to a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not inputted for a certain period of time, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a slot machine 1 The power supply voltage is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, this is indicated The power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a pressure drop signal to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, and the like are mounted. The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs an effect. While performing various controls, each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the set value display 24 is updated one by one (when the set value 6 is further operated, the set value 1 is set. Return). When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and data for destructive diagnosis (in this embodiment, 5AH) in which any bit becomes 1, that is, a specific value other than 0 In addition to storing data, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, and the RAM 41c is stored. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In this embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. Although the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, only the data necessary for the restoration of the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the backed up data.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore the state of all input ports to the state before power interruption.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption interrupt processing (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on 0 becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 91c.

Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main C PU 4 1a, RAM 91c will not be only disabled execution of the effect in the initialization.

  In this embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. Although the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, only the data necessary for restoration of the control state is backed up in the event of a power failure out of the data stored in the RAM 91c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the backed up data.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the middle of the production when it is interrupted. For example, while backing up only data indicating the gaming state such as whether it is in the BB or the normal gaming state, other than the effect corresponding to the gaming state (the effect during the BB during the BB, the normal effect when in the normal gaming state) If a power outage occurs during the execution of a specific production (such as a small role announcement), it will be backed up when the power is turned on instead of resuming the specific production that was being performed at the next power-on. An effect corresponding to the gaming state being played may be executed from the beginning.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, an RT work, a stop phase work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time clock counter, is stored. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as an internal winning flag, a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB. The special work is a work that stores data to be initialized only before the start of setting, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers. The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored. After initializing 0 before setting is started (before shifting to the setting change mode), 1 is stored. The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored. The RT work is a work in which an RT flag indicating that the current game state is one of RT (1) to (4) and the number of remaining RT games are stored. The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a operates when the RAM abnormal error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON, and when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. At the end, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both OFF, when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, the six initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied In addition, six types of initialization are performed in different regions to be initialized according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In initialization 0, all the areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the storage area of the RAM 41c except the used stack area are stored. It is initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization performed before both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are turned on at the time of start-up, and when shifting to the setting change mode. Of the storage area of the RAM 41c, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) other than the used stack area and the RT work are initialized. Initialization 2 is an initialization performed only when the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at the time of startup and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 2, in the storage area of the RAM 41c, All the areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except the in-use stack area, the RT work, and the stop phase work are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 3, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. The initialization 4 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The stored work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 5 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 5, an unused area and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 and initialization 2 are performed before transition to the setting change mode. However, they may be performed at the end of the setting change mode, that is, after the setting is confirmed. In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost. Therefore, the set value work is not initialized.

  As described above, in order to start the reel smoothly, it is necessary to specify the exact stop position of the rotor when the reel motor starts rotating. If the data of the RAM 41c including the data indicating the phase is initialized, it is impossible to specify the exact stop position of the rotor after the setting is changed. When the reel motor is first rotated, the rotor is suddenly changed. Because the permanent magnet is attracted to the excitation phase and the reel vibrates at the start of rotation, the reel rotation mode becomes unclear and the player has forgotten that the setting has been changed. There is.

  In contrast, in this embodiment, the data indicating the stop phase when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are stopped is set in the stop phase work assigned to the RAM 41c, so that the exact stop position of the rotor can be specified. And When only the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at the time of start-up, and when shifting to the setting change mode, the RAM 41c is initialized, but the stop phase work is not initialized. Even in this gaming state, data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R stored in the stop phase work is maintained. For this reason, even when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are first rotated after the setting is changed, it is possible to specify the exact stop positions of these rotors, and even in such a situation, the reels can be smoothed. It is possible to start rotation. As a result, the reel does not vibrate when the reel is first rotated after the setting is changed, and it is possible to prevent the player from seeing that the setting has been changed.

  In addition, both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an ON state at the time of starting, and the RAM 41c including the stop phase work can be initialized when shifting to the setting change mode. Therefore, it is possible to select whether or not to initialize the stationary phase work according to the operation method when shifting to the setting change mode at the time of activation. As a result, it is possible to initialize the RAM 41c including the stop phase work, so that an illegal program or the like becomes resident by using the stop phase work assigned to store the excitation phase of the stepping motor. Can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, the RAM 41c is initialized when only the setting key switch 37 is activated and shifted to the setting change mode. At this time, by not initializing the stop phase work, By maintaining the data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R stored in the stop phase work even in the gaming state after the setting change, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are first rotated after the setting change. Even in this case, these stop phases can be specified, but even when the data in the RAM 41c is cleared as the set value is changed, a specific initial excitation phase is set as the stop phase work. The excitation phase indicated by the data set for the stop phase work is excited before the game can be started after the setting is changed. 32L, 32C, when rotating the 32R, may be able to identify these stop phases.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined as described above, and the prescribed number of bets that are determined according to the gaming state is set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In this embodiment, as will be described later, there are regular bonuses (hereinafter referred to as RBs) and RT (0) to (4) as gaming states, and the prescribed number of bets is 3 in any gaming state. The game can be started when the bet number is set to 3 regardless of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, all of the pay lines L1 to L4 are activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line (hereinafter simply referred to as a winning line). It becomes. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that allows the next game to be started without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition of the game state. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

  Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  As the role in this slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 5, as a special role, big bonuses (1) to (3) (hereinafter, big bonus (1) is BB (1) and big bonus (2) is BB ( 2), Big Bonus (3) is BB (3)), Replay (1) to (8) as replays, Watermelon, Cherry, Bell, Small roles (1) to (10) Is stipulated.

  The watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in RT (0) to (4), and one medal is paid out.

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “Cherry” is derived to any of the winning lines for the middle reel at RT (0) to (4), and four medals are paid out. In addition, when the “Cherry” symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, the cherry combination is aligned on the four winning lines of the winning lines L1 to L4, and the cherry is won on the four winning lines. However, since the total number exceeds the upper limit of 15, the 15 medals will be paid out.

  Bell wins when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on any of the winning lines at RT (0) to (4), and the small role (1) is RT (0) to (4). When a combination of “Black 7-Replay-Grape” is aligned on any of the winning lines in FIG. 8, the small role (2) receives “White 7” on any of the winning lines in RT (0) to (4). -When the combination of "Replay-Grape" is completed, the winning combination is made, and when the small role (3) has the combination of "BAR-Replay-Grape" on any of the winning lines in RT (0) to (4) The small role (4) wins when the combination of “Grape-Black 7-Grape” is aligned on any of the winning lines in RT (0) to (4), and the small role (5) , RT (0)-(4) -White 7-Grape "combination is awarded, and the small role (6) has the combination of" Grape-BAR-Grape "on any of the winning lines at RT (0) to (4) Sometimes it becomes a prize, and the small role (7) becomes a prize when the combination of “Grape-Replay-Black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in RT (0) to (4), and the small role (8) Is awarded when the combination of “Grape-Replay-White 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines at RT (0) to (4), and the small role (9) is RT (0) to (4) When a combination of “grape-replay-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines, a winning is awarded. When any of the bells and small roles (1) to (9) wins, nine medals are paid out.

  The small role (10) wins when the combination of “Plum-Bell-Bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the RB, and when the small role (10) wins, 12 medals are paid out.

  Replay (1) is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and Replay (2) is the winning line in any gaming state. When any combination of “Orange-Orange-Orange” is available, a prize is awarded. In Replay (3), a combination of “Replay-Orange-Orange” is available on any of the winning lines in any game state. Sometimes it is a win, and replay (4) is a win when the combination of "Orange-Replay-Orange" is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and Replay (5) Will be awarded when the combination of “Orange-Orange-Replay” is available on any of the winning lines. (6) wins when any combination of “Replay-Orange-Grape” is found on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and Replay (7) indicates which of the winning lines is in any gaming state. When the “Plum-Replay-Orange” combination is awarded, the Replay (8) is awarded when the “Plum-Orange-Replay” combination is available on any of the winning lines in any gaming state. Wins a prize. When any one of the replays (1) to (8) wins, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again. This is substantially the same as when three corresponding medals are paid out.

  BB (1) is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in RT (1) to (4), and BB (2) is RT (1 ) To (4), a winning combination is obtained when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines, and BB (3) is assigned to any of the winning lines in RT (1) to (4). A prize is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-Black 7” is completed. In the case of adopting a configuration that shifts to RT (4) without waiting for the end of the game at the time of winning BB (1) to (4), BB (1) to (3) is RT (4). It is only possible to win a prize.

  When any of BB (1) to (3) wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and simultaneously shifts to RB. The RB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over other gaming states by increasing the winning probability of the small role, particularly the small role (10), and when the RB has started, when 12 games are consumed, or When 8 games are won (any kind of combination is acceptable), it ends, whichever comes first. When the RB is finished, if the BB is not finished, the process proceeds to the RB again, and the RB is repeatedly controlled until the BB is finished. That is, during BB, it is always controlled to RB. The BB triggered by the winning of the BB (1) ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 349, and the winning of the BB (2) (3) is triggered. The BB to be finished ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 146. At the end of the BB, the RB is also ended regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the above winning combination is determined before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived and displayed (actually, the start switch 7 Is determined). In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the acquired random number for internal lottery and the number of judgment values for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Is done according to.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, whether the gaming state is RT (0), RT (1), RT (2) (3), or RT (4). , RB, the combination that is subject to internal lottery varies.

  If the gaming state is RT (0), BB (1), BB (1) + replay (1), BB (1) + replay (2), BB (1) + watermelon, BB (1) + cherry, BB (2), BB (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (2), BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, BB (3), BB (3) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (2), BB (3) + Watermelon, BB (3) + Cherry, Replay (1), Replay GR (1) (Replay (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (4) + Replay (7)), Replay GR (2) (Replay (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (5) + Replay (8)), Replay GR (3) (Replay (2) + Replay ( 3) + Replay (4) + Replay (6)), Replay GR (4) (Replay (2 + Replay (4) + replay (5) + replay (8)), replay GR (5) (replay (2) + replay (3) + replay (5) + replay (6)), replay GR (6) ( Replay (2) + Replay (4) + Replay (5) + Replay (7)), watermelon, cherry, bell, small role GR (1) (Bell + small role (1)), small role GR (2) ( Bell + Small Role (2)), Small Role GR (3) (Bell + Small Role (3)), Small Role GR (4) (Bell + Small Role (4)), Small Role GR (5) (Bell + Small role (5)), Small role GR (6) (Bell + Small role (6)), Small role GR (7) (Bell + Small role (7)), Small role GR (8) (Bell + Small role) (8)), a small combination GR (9) (bell + small combination (9)) is sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RT (1), BB (1), BB (1) + replay (1), BB (1) + replay (2), BB (1) + watermelon, BB (1) + cherry, BB (2), BB (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (2), BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, BB (3), BB (3) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (2), BB (3) + Watermelon, BB (3) + Cherry, Replay (1), Replay (2), Watermelon, Cherry, Bell, Small part GR (1) , Small role GR (2), small role GR (3), small role GR (4), small role GR (5), small role GR (6), small role GR (7), small role GR (8), The small combination GR (9) is sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RT (2) (3), BB (1), BB (1) + Replay (1), BB (1) + Replay (2), BB (1) + Watermelon, BB (1) + Cherry, BB (2), BB (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (2), BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, BB (3), BB (3 ) + Replay (1), BB (3) + replay (2), BB (3) + watermelon, BB (3) + cherry, replay (1), watermelon, cherry, bell, small role GR (1), small Role GR (2), Small Role GR (3), Small Role GR (4), Small Role GR (5), Small Role GR (6), Small Role GR (7), Small Role GR (8), Small Role GR (9) is sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RT (4), replay (1), replay (2), watermelon, cherry, bell, small role GR (1), small role GR (2), small role GR (3), small role GR (4), small combination GR (5), small combination GR (6), small combination GR (7), small combination GR (8), and small combination GR (9) are sequentially read out as target combinations for internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RB, replay (2), replay GR (1), replay GR (2), replay GR (3), replay GR (4), replay GR (5), replay GR (6), small The combination (10) is sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined corresponding to the role to be subject to the internal lottery, the current gaming state and the set value are sequentially added to the random number for the internal lottery, and when the result of addition overflows, It is determined that the winning combination has been won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even when the winning combinations are different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reel are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3). Sliding frame when an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at a timing (a timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each region number). It is a table with each number set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop operation position area is determined based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number is specified, the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting the stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn on the winning line to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the winning combination is aligned on any winning line. Create a stop control table that defines the number of sliding frames to be pulled in to prevent reels from being stopped, and if none of the winning combinations are selected, slipping that does not match any winning combination on the winning line A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if a winning combination can be stopped on any winning line in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, control is performed to align and stop them. In this case, the winning combination is controlled so that the winning combination is stopped within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  If the special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or if the special role and the small role are elected at the same time when the special role is not carried over, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. The number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning small role is drawn to the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and the winning small role is drawn to the winning line within the range of up to 4 frames. For stop operation positions that cannot be inserted, a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is determined so as to draw the selected special combination to the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, A control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within a 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be made effective only when the small combination cannot be drawn.

  In this embodiment, when a special role and a small role are simultaneously elected, the control for aligning the small role on the winning line is prioritized over the special role, and the special role is given only when the small role cannot be drawn. However, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and it is possible to win the small role only when the special role cannot be drawn. It is good also as a structure.

  The special role and re-playing role are selected when the re-playing role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are won at the same time without the special role being carried over. In the case of winning at the same time, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-playing combination are arranged within 5 symbols for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, with an interval of 4 frames or less. Therefore, if a special combination and a replaying player are elected at the same time, the replaying game will always be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R by the player. Will be. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  In the case where a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time (replay GR (1) to (6)), as shown in FIG. 7, one of the re-game players who are won according to the reel stop order Is controlled to stop on the winning line.

  When replay GR (1) (replay (2) + replay (3) + replay (4) + replay (7)) is won, when stop operation is performed in the order of left-middle-right When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line and the stop operation is performed in an order other than left-middle-right, any of replay (3), replay (4), and replay (7) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  When Replay GR (2) (Replay (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (5) + Replay (8)) is selected, when the stop operation is performed in the order of left-right-middle When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line and stop operation is performed in an order other than left-right-medium, any of replay (3), replay (5), and replay (8) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  When replay GR (3) (replay (2) + replay (3) + replay (4) + replay (6)) is won, when stop operation is performed in the order of middle-left-right When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line and stop operation is performed in an order other than middle-left-right, any of replay (3), replay (4), or replay (6) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  When replay GR (4) (replay (2) + replay (4) + replay (5) + replay (8)) is won, when stop operation is performed in the order of middle-right-left When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line and stop operation is performed in an order other than middle-right-left, any of replay (4), replay (5), or replay (8) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  When Replay GR (5) (Replay (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (5) + Replay (6)) is selected, when the stop operation is performed in the order of right-left-middle When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line, and stop operation is performed in an order other than right-left-medium, any of replay (3), replay (5), and replay (6) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  When replay GR (6) (replay (2) + replay (4) + replay (5) + replay (7)) is won, when stop operation is performed in the order of right-middle-left When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line and stop operation is performed in an order other than right-middle-left, any of replay (4), replay (5), and replay (7) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when replay GR (1) is won, when replay GR (2) is won, when replay GR (3) is won, and when replay GR (4) is won. When the replay GR (5) is won and when the replay GR (6) is won, the replay (2) stops in the winning line and the replays (3) to (8) The stop order in which one stops is different. For this reason, if Replay GR (1) to (6) are elected, and if it is not known which is won, Replay (2) will win at a rate of 1/6 and a rate of 5/6 Thus, any one of the replays (3) to (8) wins.

  When multiple types of small combinations are simultaneously won (small combinations GR (1) to (9)), as shown in FIG. 7, combinations of different symbols depending on the first stop reel are stopped on the winning line. To control.

  When the small role GR (1) (bell + small role (1)) is elected, the control is performed to stop the bell on the winning line when the left reel is set to the first stop, and the middle reel Alternatively, if the right reel is set to the first stop and then the left reel is stopped within the “black 7” pull-in range (timing 11 to 17), the small role (1) is set. If the control to stop on the winning line is performed and the left reel stop operation is performed outside the pull-in range of “Black 7”, the transition outcome (1) (combination of grape-replay-cherry) Alternatively, the control is performed to stop the transition point (2) (the combination of “grape-orange-grape”) on the winning line.

  When the small role GR (2) (bell + small role (2)) is elected, the control is performed to stop the bell on the winning line when the left reel is set to the first stop. Alternatively, when the right reel is set to the first stop, and the stop operation of the left reel is performed within the pull-in range of “White 7” (18-20, 0-3 timing), If the control to stop (2) on the winning line is performed and the stop operation of the left reel is performed outside the pull-in range of “White 7”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) Is controlled on the winning line.

  When the small role GR (3) (bell + small role (3)) is elected, the control is performed to stop the bell on the winning line when the left reel is set to the first stop. Alternatively, if the right reel is set to the first stop and then the left reel is stopped within the “BAR” pull-in range (timing 4-10), the small role (3) is won. If the control to stop on the line is performed and the stop operation of the left reel is performed outside the pull-in range of “BAR”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is stopped on the winning line. Control is performed.

  When the small role GR (4) (bell + small role (4)) is elected, when the middle reel is set to the first stop, control is performed to stop the bell on the winning line, and the left reel Alternatively, if the right reel is set to the first stop, and then the stop operation of the middle reel is performed within the “black 7” pull-in range (timing 13-17), the small role (4) is When the stop control is performed on the winning line, and the stop operation of the middle reel is performed outside the drawing range of “Black 7”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is placed on the winning line. Control to stop is performed.

  When the small role GR (5) (bell + small role (5)) is elected, when the middle reel is set to the first stop, the bell is controlled on the winning line, and the left reel is controlled. Alternatively, if the right reel is set to the first stop, and then the stop operation of the middle reel is performed within the “white 7” pull-in range (timing 0 to 4), the small role (5) is changed. If the control to stop on the winning line is performed and the stop operation of the middle reel is performed outside the pull-in range of “White 7”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is placed on the winning line. Control to stop is performed.

  When the small role GR (6) (bell + small role (6)) is elected, when the middle reel is set to the first stop, control is performed to stop the bell on the winning line, and the left reel Alternatively, if the right reel is set to the first stop, and then the middle reel stop operation is performed within the “BAR” pull-in range (timing 7 to 11), the small role (6) is won. If the control to stop on the line is performed and the stop operation of the middle reel is performed outside the pull-in range of “BAR”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is stopped on the winning line. Control is performed.

  When the small role GR (7) (bell + small role (7)) is elected, when the right reel is set to the first stop, the bell is stopped on the winning line, and the left reel is controlled. Alternatively, if the middle reel is set to the first stop, and then the right reel stop operation is performed within the “black 7” pull-in range (timing 13 to 19), the small role (7) is changed. When control to stop on the winning line is performed and the stop operation of the right reel is performed outside the “black 7” pull-in range, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is placed on the winning line. Control to stop is performed.

  When the small role GR (8) (bell + small role (8)) is elected, when the right reel is set to the first stop, the bell is stopped on the winning line, and the left reel is controlled. Alternatively, if the middle reel is set to the first stop, and then the right reel stop operation is performed within the pull-in range of “White 7” (20, timings 0 to 5), the small role (8 ) Is stopped on the winning line, and if the right reel stop operation is performed outside the “White 7” pull-in range, the winning transition (1) or the shifting outcome (2) is won. Control to stop on the line is performed.

  When the small role GR (9) (bell + small role (9)) is elected, when the right reel is set to the first stop, the bell is stopped on the winning line, and the left reel is controlled. Alternatively, if the middle reel is set to the first stop, and then the right reel is stopped within the “BAR” pull-in range (timing 6 to 12), the small role (9) is won. When control to stop on the line is performed and the stop operation of the right reel is performed outside the pull-in range of “BAR”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is stopped on the winning line. Control is performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the small roles GR (1) to (3) are won, it is possible to make sure that the left reel is in the first stop so that the bell can be won, and other than the left reel. In the case where the reels in the first stop are “Black 7” when winning the small role GR (1), “White 7” when winning the small role GR (2), “When winning the small role GR (3)“ The winning small roles (1) to (3) can be won by performing the left reel stop operation at the timing of the BAR pull-in range, but the left reel stop operation at other timings. If you do, none of the small roles will win.

  In addition, when the small roles GR (4) to (6) are elected, it is possible to always win the bell by setting the middle reel to the first stop, and the reels other than the middle reel are first stopped. If the small role GR (4) is elected, “Black 7”, the small role GR (5) is elected “White 7”, and the small role GR (6) is elected “BAR”. The winning small roles (4) to (6) can be won by performing a middle reel stop operation at each timing, but if any middle reel stop operation is performed at any other timing, any small reel The role will not win.

  In addition, when the small roles GR (7) to (9) are elected, the right reel can be stopped first, so that the bell can be always won, and the reels other than the right reel are stopped first. In this case, the winning range of “Black 7” when winning the small role GR (7), “White 7” when winning the small role GR (8), and “BAR” when winning the small role GR (9) The winning small roles (7) to (9) can be won by performing the right reel stop operation at each timing, but if the right reel stop operation is performed at any other timing, any small The role will not win.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “bells” are arranged at intervals of 6 frames or less on the left and right reels, and are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the middle reel, and are always on the winning line regardless of the timing of the stop operation. If the small role GR (1) to (3) is elected and the left reel is the first stop, the small role GR (4) to (6) is elected and the middle reel is In the case of 1 stop, when the small roles GR (7) to (9) are elected and the right reel is set to the 1st stop, 21/21 ("bell" retractable stop operation position / stop, respectively. Since the bell wins at a ratio of the total number of operation positions), the expected payout value (9 × 21/21) in this case is nine. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, “Black 7”, “White 7” and “BAR” are arranged at intervals exceeding 6 frames on the left and right reels, and are arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames on the middle reel. Since it is impossible to stop at the winning line, if the small roles GR (1) to (3) are elected and reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop, the small roles GR (7) to (9) When winning and reels other than the right reel are in the first stop, small roles (1) to (3) (7) to (9) can be won at a rate of 7/21. Since none of the small roles can be won at a rate of 21, the expected payout value (9 × 7/21) in this case is 3, and the small roles GR (4) to (6) are elected, If reels other than reels are in the first stop, small roles (4) to (6) are won at a rate of 5/21. Although it is Rukoto, it is not possible to also winning any small prize at 16/21 ratio, payout expectations in this case (9 × 5/21) is about 2.14 sheets.

  For this reason, when the small roles GR (1) to (3) are elected, when the left reel is set to the first stop, when the small roles GR (4) to (6) are elected, the middle reel When the small role GR (7) to (9) is elected when the first stop is selected, when the right reel is set to the first stop, each other reel is set to be the first stop. The payout expectation value is high, and more medals can be obtained. That is, depending on whether the small role GR (1) to (3) has been won, the small role GR (4) to (6) has been won, or the small role GR (7) to (9) has been won The first stop reel with a high expected value is different.

  Even if any of the small roles GR (1) to (9) is won, if the type is not known, the first stop reel with a high expected payout value cannot be selected intentionally, and 1/3 The first stop reel having a high payout expectation value is selected at a rate of 2 and the first stop reel having a low payout expectation value is selected at a rate of 2/3. Therefore, the small roles (1) to (3) (7) to Expected payout ((9 × 21/21) × 1/3 + (9 × 7/21) × 2/3) when any one of (9) is won is 5 sheets, and small roles (4) to The expected payout value ((9 × 21/21) × 1/3 + (9 × 5/21) × 2/3) when any one of (6) is won is about 4.43 sheets.

  In this embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the main CPU 41a continues the rotation of the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. On the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In this embodiment, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. However, the rotation of the reel is started. When a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. May be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  Next, commands that the main CPU 41a transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a game state command to the effect control board 90. A plurality of types of commands including a standby command, an abort command, an error command, a return command, a setting start command, a confirmation start command, a confirmation end command, and an operation detection command.

  These commands are composed of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command, and the sub CPU 91a can determine the type of command from the type data.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game. Sent when a medal is inserted or the bet number is set by operating the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 in a state where is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, and is transmitted when the setting change state ends and when the game ends.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

Release command is a command indicating that the main CPU 41 a is returned to the control state before the power interruption, it is transmitted upon returning to the control state before the power failure at the time of startup of the main CPU 41a.

The setting start command is a command indicating the start of the setting change state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting change state. Moreover, since with the transition to the setting change state control state of the main CPU 41 a is initialized, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main CPU 41 a is initialized by setting start command.

  The confirmation start command is a command indicating the start of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting confirmation state. The confirmation end command is a command indicating the end of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when the setting confirmation state ends.

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (ON / OFF) of the operation switches (one-sheet BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals. Is done.

  Among these commands, a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality, and a return command are generated at a stage before an interrupt is permitted in the startup process and stored in a specific command transmission buffer assigned to a special work in the RAM 41c. And sent immediately.

  Commands other than a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality, a return command, and an operation detection command are generated according to the progress of the game in the game process, and are temporarily stored in a normal command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c. Stored and transmitted in the command transmission process executed during the timer interrupt process (main).

  The operation detection command is generated every time the command transmission process is executed five times, stored in the aforementioned specific command transmission buffer, and immediately transmitted. In addition, when the operation detection command transmission time is reached with the unsent command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, priority is given to the transmission of the operation detection command and the normal command transmission buffer stores it. The untransmitted command is transmitted in the next command transmission process, and a plurality of commands are not transmitted in one command transmission process.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command transmitted from the main CPU 41a to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  The sub CPU 91a executes a command reception interrupt process when a strobe signal indicating the transmission of a command from the main CPU 41a is input. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub CPU 91a is the earliest stage. Based on the received command, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to. Based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table, various effects such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. Control the output of the device.

In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52 , the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 , etc. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub CPU 91a receives the command, the sub CPU 91a among the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Then, referring to the control pattern corresponding to the received command type, the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub CPU 91a receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and responds to the newly received command. An effect based on the control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when an operation for setting the number of bets is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub CPU 91a receives a BET command indicating that the number of bets has been set, the effect being executed is canceled. It is supposed to be. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or bet amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, and before receiving an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received, the performance being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b. When the sub CPU 91a receives the internal winning command, it is registered in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. Is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game, Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the control is performed to any one of RT (0) to (4) and RB (BB) having different winning probabilities of re-game players.

  RT (0) cannot win the winning combination (1) (one of the small roles GR (1) to (9)) in RT (3) and stop the selected small role on the winning line. In this case, it is a combination of symbols that stop on the winning line, which corresponds to “grape-replay-cherry” in this embodiment) or any of the transition outcomes (2) (small role GR (1) to (9)) Is a combination of symbols that stop on the winning line when the winning small role cannot be stopped on the winning line, and in this embodiment, “Grape-Orange-Grape” corresponds) When stopping on the line, RT (1) (2) is finished when the specified number of games is exhausted, and replay (2) wins regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT (0) Then switch to RT (2) or replay ( ) To (8) is a prize you want to migrate to RT (1), and ends by moving special auditor is elected to RT (4). The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT (0) is a high probability (about 1 / 4.35), but the medal payout rate per game is less than 1. In RT (0), replay (2) alone is not subject to internal lottery.

  RT (1) shifts when one of the replays (3) to (8) wins at RT (0), and the specified number of games (1000G in this embodiment) is consumed and shifts to RT (0). Or it ends when the special role is elected and moves to RT (4). The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT (1) is a normal probability (about 1 / 7.25), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. In RT (1), replays GR (1) to (6) are not subject to internal lottery.

  RT (2) shifts when replay (2) wins at RT (0) and either the specified number of games (30G in this example) is consumed and then shifts to RT (0), or a special role is won. Then, the process ends by moving to RT (4). The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT (2) is even higher (about 1 / 1.33) than RT (0), and the medal payout rate per game is 1 or more. In RT (2), the replays GR (1) to (6) are not subject to internal lottery, and the lottery alone for replay (2) is also out of scope.

  RT (3) transitions after the end of the BB, regardless of the number of games since transitioning to RT (3), the transition outcome (1) or transition outcome (2) stops on the winning line and RT The process ends when the process moves to (0) or the special role is won and the process moves to RT (4). The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT (3) is a normal probability (about 1 / 7.28), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. In RT (3), the replays GR (1) to (6) are not subject to internal lottery, and the lottery alone for replay (2) is out of scope.

  RT (4) shifts when the special combination is won, and ends when the selected special combination wins regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT (4). The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT (4) is a normal probability (about 1 / 2.3), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. In RT (3), replays GR (1) to (6) are not subject to internal lottery.

  The RB shifts immediately after winning the BB, and the RB ends simultaneously with the end of the BB. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RB is a low probability (1 / 12.84), but the winning probability of the small role is high, and the payout rate of medals per game is the highest. In RB, replay (1) alone is not subject to internal lottery.

  The winning probabilities of special roles (including simultaneous winning with small roles) in the above RT (0) to (3) are the same probability. In addition, the winning probabilities of small roles (including simultaneous winning with special roles) in RT (0) to (4) are the same probability.

  Of RT (0) to (4), RT (2) has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT (0) (1) (3) (4) and has a medal payout rate of 1 per game. Therefore, the gaming state is relatively advantageous as compared with RT (0) (1) (3) (4).

  In addition, RT (0) (1) (3) (4) has a medal payout rate of less than 1 per game. Of these, RT (4) has a probability of winning a re-gamer. This is a gaming state that is higher than RT (0) (1) (3) and is relatively advantageous compared to RT (0) (1) (3). Also, RT (0) has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT (1) (3), and may further shift to RT (2), which is advantageous to the player. The gaming state is relatively advantageous compared to 3).

  Also, RT (1) (3) has a medal payout rate per game of less than 1 and the re-game player win probability is almost the same, but RT (3) 1) or the transition outcome (2) stops at the winning line, and the transition to RT (0), which is expected to make a transition to RT (2), which is advantageous to the player, whereas RT (1) Since neither RT (0) nor RT (2) will be transferred until the specified number of games is consumed, RT (3) becomes a relatively advantageous gaming state compared to RT (1). (1) is a relatively unfavorable gaming state among RT (0), (2), and (3).

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, when BB ends, the process proceeds to RT (3).

  After the end of the BB, first, the process shifts to RT (3), and in RT (3), the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) stops at the winning line, so that the transition to RT (0) occurs. When the special role is elected, it shifts to RT (4).

  Since the transition item (1) (2) stops when any of the small roles GR (1) to (9) has won, the winning small role cannot be won. If any of the small roles GR (1) to (9) wins in the transferred RT (3) and the selected small role does not win, the processing shifts to RT (0).

  In RT (0), when one of the replays (3) to (8) wins, the process shifts to RT (1), and when the replay (2) wins, the process shifts to RT (2). If the special combination is won, the process proceeds to RT (4).

  In RT (1), after transitioning to RT (1), the special role is not won and the specified number of games (1000G) is used to return to RT (0), and the special role is won before the specified number of games is consumed. If so, the process proceeds to RT (4).

  In RT (2), after transitioning to RT (2), the special role is not elected and the game is returned to RT (0) by digesting the specified number of games (30G). If so, the process proceeds to RT (4).

  In RT (4), when the special combination that triggered the transition to RT (4) wins, the transition to BB occurs at the same time as the transition to BB.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when replays (3) to (8) win in RT (0) and the transition to RT (1) where the transition to RT (2) cannot be expected, the prescribed number of games (1000 Game) By digesting, it will return to RT (0) where the transition to RT (2) can be expected again. Therefore, expectation to return to RT (0) even if transitioning to RT (1) Can be sustained.

  In addition, after RT (2) advantageous for the player is finished, the routine returns to RT (0) where the transition to RT (2) can be expected again, so that a sense of expectation for the transition to RT (2) is given again. be able to.

Further, as described above, when the replay (2) wins at RT (0), the process shifts to RT (2), which is advantageous to the player, while when the replays (3) to (8) win, the process goes to RT (2). The transition to RT (1) where no transition can be expected. Replay (2) and replays (3) to (8) may both win when replay GR (1) to (6) wins.

  When the replay GR (1) is won, the replay (3), the replay (4), and the replay (7) will win when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left-middle-right. Performing the stop operation in the order of left-middle-right can avoid replay (3), replay (4), and replay (7) winning, and can replay (2).

  When replay GR (2) is won, replay (3), replay (5), and replay (8) will win when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left-right-middle. By performing stop operations in the order of left-right-middle, replay (3), replay (5), and replay (8) can be avoided and replay (2) can be won.

  When replay GR (3) is won, replay (3), replay (4), and replay (6) will win when stop operations are performed in an order other than middle-left-right. By performing the stop operation in the order of middle-left-right, replay (2) wins, and it becomes possible to avoid winning of replay (3), replay (4), and replay (6).

  When replay GR (4) is won, replay (4), replay (5), and replay (8) will win when the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle-right-left. By performing a stop operation in the order of middle-right-left, winning of replay (4), replay (5), and replay (8) can be avoided, and replay (2) can be won.

  When replay GR (5) is won, replay (3), replay (5), and replay (6) will win when the stop operation is performed in an order other than right-left-middle. By performing the stop operation in the order of right-left-middle, winning of replay (3), replay (5), and replay (6) can be avoided, and replay (2) can be won.

  When replay GR (6) is won, replay (4), replay (5), and replay (7) will win when the stop operation is performed in an order other than right-middle-left. By performing the stop operation in the order of right-middle-left, winning of replay (4), replay (5), and replay (7) can be avoided, and replay (2) can be won.

  However, if any of the replays GR (1) to (6) is won at RT (0) and the type is not known, the replay (2) is intentionally won and the replays (3) to (8) The stop order for avoiding the winning of the game cannot be selected, and the stop order for the replay (2) to win at a rate of 1/6 is selected and can be shifted to RT (2). However, the stop order in which any one of the replays (3) to (8) wins at a rate of 5/6 is selected, and the process proceeds to RT (1).

On the other hand, the sub CPU 91a avoids the replays (3) to (8) and wins the replay (2) when any of the replays GR (1) to (6) is won at RT (0). It is possible to execute the replay navigation that informs the stop order to be performed, and by executing the replay navigation, the player avoids the replays (3) to (8) and the replay (2) It becomes possible to specify the stop order that will be won, and by performing the stop operation of the reels according to the notified stop order, it is possible to avoid the replays (3) to (8) and win the replay (2). Therefore, the transition to RT (1) can be avoided and the transition to RT (2) can be made.

  The replay navigator is not limited as long as the player can recognize the stop order of the reels. The replay navigator displays an image or the like indicating the stop order of the reels on the liquid crystal display 51, or a corresponding LED. Notification may be made by turning on or outputting a corresponding sound.

  In the present embodiment, the replay player having a high advantage (a transition to RT (1) is avoided and the transition is made to RT (2) depending on the type of replay GR, that is, the difference of the replay players to be won simultaneously. The reels that have a different order of stopping the reels for winning the replayer) and can receive a replayer with a high degree of advantage according to the type of the replay GR in a state where the right to navigate is given The replay navigation for informing the stop order of the game is executed, but the timing of the stop operation that allows the replay player having a high advantage to be awarded according to the type of the replay GR is different, and the navigation right is In a given state, as a configuration for notifying the stop operation timing that can win a replaying player having a high advantage according to the type of replay GR, or information that can identify it Good.

  Further, in this embodiment, when replays GR (1) to (6) are elected, replays (3) to (8) which shift to RT (1) which is disadvantageous to the player, RT (2) which is advantageous to the player Both of the replays (2) to be transferred to are permitted and either one is awarded according to the order of the stop operation selected by the player, but the general role to shift to RT (1) which is disadvantageous for these players And a general combination that shifts to RT (2), which is advantageous to the player, may be separately won.

  In addition, when a general combination that shifts to RT (1), which is disadvantageous to the player, and a general combination that shifts to RT (2), which is advantageous to the player, are separately elected, it is disadvantageous to the player. Notification means for notifying the operation mode for avoiding the winning of the general combination when winning the general combination that shifts to RT (1), and when the general combination shifting to RT (2) that is advantageous to the player is selected What is necessary is just to set it as the structure provided with at least one or both alerting | reporting means among the alerting | reporting means which alert | reports the operation aspect used as winning conditions for a winning combination.

  In addition, it is possible that either one of the general combination that shifts to RT (1) that is disadvantageous to the player and the general combination that shifts to RT (2) that is advantageous to the player cannot avoid winning. If it is a configuration that cannot avoid the winning of the general combination that shifts to RT (1), which is disadvantageous to the player, it is provided with notification means for notifying the operation mode that becomes the winning condition of the general combination shifting to RT (2) that is advantageous to the player If it is a configuration that cannot avoid the winning of the general combination that shifts to RT (2) advantageous to the player, the operation to avoid the winning of the general combination that shifts to RT (1) that is disadvantageous to the player What is necessary is just to set it as the structure provided with the alerting | reporting means which alert | reports an aspect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the configuration shifts to RT (1) or RT (2) in response to the winning of the general combination, but the display mode is stopped when the general combination cannot be won. It is good also as a structure which transfers to RT (1) or RT (2) in response to this.

  Whether the small role GR (1) to (3) has been won, the small role GR (4) to (6) has been won, or the small role GR (7) to (9) has been won, as described above. Accordingly, the first stop reel with a high payout expectation value is different, and even if any of the small roles GR (1) to (9) is won, if the type is not known, the first stop with a high payout expectation value intentionally. The reel cannot be selected, the first stop reel having a high payout expectation value is selected at a rate of 1/3, and the first stop reel having a low payout expectation value is selected at a rate of 2/3. .

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub CPU 91a of the present embodiment, when any of the small roles GR (1) to (9) wins, the first stop reel (small role) having a high expected payout value. If the winning of GR (1) to (3) is the left reel, if the winning of the small role GR (4) to (6) is the middle reel, the winning of the small role GR (7) to (9) If the small role navigation is executed, the player can specify the first stop reel with a high expected payout value. By making the notified reel the first stop, it is possible to win 9 cards without fail, and it is possible to obtain more medals than when the small role navigation is not executed.

  Note that the small role navigation is not limited as long as the player can recognize the first stop reel, and the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the first stop reel or an image indicating the stop order. Alternatively, notification may be made by lighting a corresponding LED, outputting a corresponding sound, or the like.

  Further, in this embodiment, the transitional outcome (1) (2) that triggers the transition from RT (3) to RT (0) is the small role GR that is subject to notification by the small role navigation in RT (2). Since it is a stop mode that stops when (1) to (9) are won and the selected small role cannot be won, the advantage of RT (2) can be increased without increasing the number of types. It is possible to provide a role for raising and a transition outcome (1) (2) that becomes a trigger for transition from RT (3) to RT (0).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, after the end of the BB, the process does not immediately shift to RT (0), but first shifts to RT (3), and then shifts to (1) or shifts at RT (3). When (2) stops on the winning line, it shifts to RT (0) and does not shift directly from RT (3) to RT (1), but RT (0) is the same as RT (0). It is good also as a structure which transfers to RT (1) at the time of winning of replay (3)-(8) in 3). In this case, when the right of replay navigation is granted, when replay GR (1) to (6) is won in RT (0), replay navigation is executed, and replay (3) to (3) ( 8) While it is possible to avoid the winning of the replay navigation, if the replay navigation right is not granted, even if the replay GR (1) to (6) is won at RT (0), the replay navigation is not executed and the replay is performed. It is preferable that the winnings of (3) to (8) are not surely avoided. With such a configuration, when the right of replay navigation is not granted, after the end of BB , RT (3) is often transferred to RT (1) without changing to RT (0), and the possibility of moving to RT (0) by chance is low, and is the right of replay navigation granted? Depending on whether or not It is possible to give a clear difference in the person of the profits.

  Furthermore, in this case, the winning probability of replays (3) to (8) at RT (0) (winning probability of replays GR (1) to (6) x stop probability of replays (3) to (8)) Replay GR (1) so as to be higher than the stop probability of the transition outcome (1) (2) (winning probability of small roles GR (1) to (9) × stop probability of transition outcome (1) (2)) ) To (6) by determining the winning probabilities, if the right of replay navigation is not granted, after BB ends, before RT (3) transition to RT (0) to RT (1) The rate of migration is high, and the possibility of accidental migration to RT (0) can be further reduced.

  In this embodiment, an RT flag area and an RT remaining game number area are further allocated to the RT work allocated to the RAM 41c. Of these, the RT flag indicating the type of the current RT is set in the RT flag area, and the RT remaining game number area indicates the number of remaining RT games as long as the current RT is terminated by digestion of the prescribed number of games. Is stored, and 0 is stored for other RTs where digestion of the number of games is not an end condition.

  As described above, RT (0) is used when RT (1) or 2 (2) stops on the winning line when RT (1) or transition (2) stops on the winning line. Transition when finished by. At this time, [00] indicating RT (0) is stored in the RT flag area, and [0000] is set in the RT remaining game number area (the current state may be maintained). Specifically, at RT (3), the transition game (1) or the transition game (2) stopped on the winning line is finished, that is, no medals are paid out, and all reels are stopped. At the timing, the value of the RT flag area is updated from [03] indicating RT (3) to [00] indicating RT (0), and is shifted to RT (0). Since the value of the RT remaining game number area is [0000], it is left as it is.

  In addition, in RT (1) or RT (2), when the game has been completed due to the digestion of the prescribed number of games, the timing at which the game in which RT (1) or RT (2) has ended is completed, that is, no medal is paid out. In this case, when all reels are stopped, and when the medal payout is accompanied, the RT flag value is set to RT (1) [01] or RT (2) at the timing when the medal payout is completed. Is updated from [02] indicating RT (0) to [00] indicating RT (0). The value of the RT remaining game number area is [0000].

  RT (1) shifts when any of replays (3) to (8) wins at RT (0) as described above. At this time, [01] indicating RT (1) is stored in the RT flag area, and [1000] which is the specified number of games of RT (1) is set in the RT remaining game number area. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the timing at which the game in which one of the replays (3) to (8) wins at RT (0) ends, that is, at this time, no medals are paid out, so all reels are stopped. At this timing, the value of the RT flag area is updated from [00] indicating RT (0) to [01] indicating RT (1), and is shifted to RT (1). Further, the value of the RT remaining game number area is updated to [1000] which is the specified number of games.

  While controlled by RT (1), a timing at which one game is started, that is, a predetermined number of bets that can start the game is set (whether by a player's bet number setting operation, (It does not matter whether the bet number is automatically set). At the timing when the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, 1 is subtracted from the value of the RT remaining game number area.

  Then, when RT (1) ends when the specified number of games is exhausted, at the timing when the final game in which the specified number of games has passed, that is, the game in which the value of the remaining game number area of RT becomes [0000], The value of the RT flag is updated from [01] to [00] indicating RT (0), RT (1) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (0). In addition, when the special combination is won and RT (1) ends, the timing at which the game in which the special combination is won ends, i.e., when there is no medal payout, the timing at which all reels stop, When the medal payout is completed, the RT flag value is updated from [01] indicating RT (1) to [04] indicating RT (4) at the timing when the payout of medals is completed, and the number of remaining RT games Is updated to [0000], RT (1) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (4).

  RT (2) shifts when replay (2) wins at RT (0) as described above. At this time, [02] indicating RT (2) is stored in the RT flag area, and [0030] which is the specified number of games of RT (2) is set in the RT remaining game number area. Specifically, the value of the RT flag area is set to RT (0) at the timing when the game where the replay (2) wins at RT (0) ends, that is, at the timing when all the reels stop because no medal payout is accompanied. Is updated from [00] indicating RT (2) to [02] indicating RT (2). Further, the value of the RT remaining game number area is updated to [0030] which is the prescribed game number.

  While controlled by RT (2), a timing at which one game is started, that is, a predetermined number of bets that can start the game is set (whether it is due to a player's bet number setting operation or a re-gamer wins a prize) (It does not matter whether the bet number is automatically set). At the timing when the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, 1 is subtracted from the value of the RT remaining game number area.

  Then, when RT (2) is finished after digesting the prescribed number of games, at the timing when the final game in which the prescribed number of games has passed, that is, the game in which the value of the remaining game number area of RT becomes [0000], The value of the RT flag is updated from [02] to [00] indicating RT (0), RT (2) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (0). Also, when the special combination is won and RT (2) ends, the timing at which the game in which the special combination is won ends, i.e., when there is no medal payout, all reels stop, When the medal payout is completed, the RT flag value is updated from [02] indicating RT (2) to [04] indicating RT (4) at the timing when the payout of medals is completed, and the number of remaining RT games Is updated to [0000], RT (2) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (4).

  RT (3) shifts after the end of BB as described above. At this time, [00] indicating RT (3) is stored in the RT flag area, and [0000] is set in the RT remaining game number area (the current state may be maintained). Specifically, at the timing when the last game of BB is completed, that is, at the timing when the medal payout is completed at this time, the value of the RT flag area is changed from [00] indicating RT (0) to RT (3 ) Indicating [3], and shift to RT (3). Since the value of the RT remaining game number area is [0000], it is left as it is.

  RT (4) shifts when the special role is won as described above. At this time, [04] indicating RT (4) is stored in the RT flag area, and [0000] is set in the RT remaining game number area (the current state may be maintained). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, when any special combination is won in RT (0) to (3), the timing at which the game in which the special combination is won ends, that is, when there is no medal payout. Is the timing when all reels stop, and when the medal payout is accompanied, the RT flag value indicates [00] indicating RT (0) and RT (1) when the medal payout is completed [ [01], [02] indicating RT (2) and [03] indicating RT (3) are updated to [04] indicating RT (4), and the process proceeds to RT (4). If the value of the RT remaining game number area is [0000], it is updated to [0000].

  RT (4) is the timing at which the game in which the special combination that triggered the transition to RT (4) has been won, that is, the timing at which all reels have stopped because no medal is paid out in this case. Then, the value of the RT flag is updated from [00] indicating RT (04) to [00] indicating RT (0), and the process proceeds to RT (0). However, during BB, it is always controlled to RB, and during this time, the internal lottery is performed with the lottery probability in RB.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when the RAM 41c is initialized when the setting is changed, the RT work storing the RT flag indicating that the current gaming state is one of RT (0) to (4). Is not initialized, and even if the setting is changed during RT (0) to (4), the RT flag is maintained even after the setting is changed. Although it is performed based on the value, the control is continued to RT (0) to (4) that was controlled before the setting was changed. RT (1) (2) ends when the prescribed number of games is exhausted, but the RT remaining game count for counting the number of RT (1) (2) digested games is also initialized when the setting is changed. When the setting is changed during RT (1) (2), not only RT (1) (2) is maintained but also the digestion game before the setting is changed. The number is also maintained, and after the setting is changed, counting is resumed from the number of digested games before the change.

  In a general slot machine, when the setting value is changed, the data related to the game control including the gaming state at that time is initialized and reset without reflecting the state before the setting change. There has also been proposed a slot machine in which the state before the change is continued when the game state is a specific state.

  However, as described in the present embodiment, in the slot machine that shifts to RT (4) where the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT (0) (1) (3) at the same time as the special role is won, the setting is made as described above. If the game state before the change is continued after the change, the winning of the special role will be taken over after the setting change, so clearing the special role winning by performing the setting change operation There is a problem that it becomes impossible.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the RAM 41c is initialized when the setting is changed as described above, if the current gaming state is one of RT (0) to (4), RT indicating that fact The RT work in which the flag is stored is not initialized, the general work in which the internal winning flag is stored is initialized, and the setting is changed in RT (4) which is shifted when the special role is won. When the setting is changed, the probability of the internal lottery based on the new setting value is applied after the setting change. However, as shown in FIG. 12, RT (4) before the setting change, that is, the winning probability of the re-gamer Is maintained, and the winning flag of the special role that was elected and carried over before the setting change is cleared, and the setting is changed in RT (4) that is shifted when the special role is elected. And then RT Even in the case of a structure to maintain 4) it is possible to disable the winner of the special role.

  In addition, if the setting is changed during RT (4), the special game is carried over if the winning probability of the re-gamer remains high after the change, that is, if only the winning probability of the re-gamer is seen. Since the same state is maintained, it is suggested that the winning of the special role may have been carried over from the previous day by winning the re-gamer at a high frequency when opening the game store where the slot machine is installed In the morning, the player's expectation can be enhanced by the winning frequency of the re-gamer. In addition, even if the setting is changed and the winning flag for the special role is erased, since the winning frequency of the re-gamer is maintained high, the player who intends to continue the game Can keep motivation.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the timing at which one game ends, that is, the timing at which all reels stop if the game does not involve medal payout, and the timing at which all reels stop at all. If the setting change is made before the timing at which the reels stop and the payout of medals is completed, the game that was interrupted due to the setting change is not resumed, but the number of bets can be set, that is, It will be in the same state as when the game ends.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, in the game in which the special role that triggers the transition to RT (4) is won, as shown in FIG. When the reel is stopped and when the medal payout is accompanied, the RT flag indicating RT (4) is stored in the RT work at the timing when the medal payout is completed.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, even if the setting change is made before the game ends in the game in which the special role that triggers the transition to RT (4) is won, The RT flag indicating the RT before the transition to the stored RT (4) is maintained, and after changing the setting, the interrupted game is not resumed, and before the transition to the RT (4). It becomes the state of.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in a game in which a special role that triggers the transition to RT (4) is won, if the setting is changed before the game ends, the game state after the return is RT (4 ). During a game in which a special role is won, it is extremely difficult for a player to notice that a special role has been won, unless an effect to notify the win is given. In a situation where there is a high probability that the winning is not noticed at all, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by setting the gaming state before starting the interrupted game instead of RT (4) after changing the setting.

  In the present embodiment, in a game in which a special role that triggers the transition to RT (4) is won, the RT flag indicating RT (4) is stored in the RT work at the timing when the game is finished, so that the special role is In the winning game, if the setting is changed before the game ends, the game state can be resumed from the state before the interrupted game started after the setting change. Processing that the flag is won at the time of setting change, or after the setting is changed, the winning status of the special role winning flag at the time of setting change is checked and the processing is changed from RT (4) to the original gaming state. Without changing, after the setting change, it is possible to resume from the gaming state before starting the interrupted game.

  In addition, RT (4), in which the special combination is elected and transferred, is terminated when the special combination that triggered the transfer is awarded if the setting is not changed thereafter. In RT (4), which is maintained even after the setting is changed, the special role is not won, but when the special role is won again in this state, the state of RT (4) is maintained as it is. As in the case before the setting is changed, the special role is awarded to end the game. For this reason, even if the setting is changed in the middle of RT (4), if the special combination is won later, the RT (4) will be terminated when the common termination condition that the special combination wins is satisfied. In this case, it is possible to share the processing for terminating RT (4), and the capacity of the processing program of the main CPU 41a can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, a common probability is applied as the winning probability of the re-gamer regardless of the set value in RT (4), and is set from the winning probability of the re-gamer in RT (4). It is impossible to infer the value, and the player deliberately uses RT (4), that is, a state in which the consumption of medals is suppressed more than RT (1) or the normal gaming state in order to find out the set value. It can be prevented from continuing.

  In the present embodiment, since the RT flag stored in the RT work is not initialized when the setting is changed, RT (which is disadvantageous for a player who does not shift to RT (2) having a high medal payout rate) 1) Even if the setting is changed during this time, RT (1) continues after the setting is changed, and even if the setting is changed, RT (1) cannot be terminated. By changing, it is impossible to intentionally end RT (1) and shift to RT (0) which is more advantageous to the player.

  Also, even if the setting change is made during RT (2), where the medal payout rate is high and advantageous to the player, RT (2) continues after the setting change, and even if the setting is changed. RT (2) cannot be terminated, and RT (2) advantageous to the player cannot be terminated intentionally by changing the setting.

Thus, even if RT (1) is disadvantageous for the player or RT (2) advantageous for the player, if the setting is changed during that time, the RT before the change is changed after the setting is changed. The specific RT is maintained after the setting change, but the other RTs are not maintained after the setting change, and the RAM 41c associated with the setting change is controlled regardless of the RT. since it is possible to share the initialization process, it is possible to reduce the volume of the processing program of the main CPU 41 a.

  The RT remaining game count for counting the number of RT (1) and RT (2) digested games is stored in an RT work that is not initialized with the setting change. When RT (2) is taken over, the number of digested games is also taken over, and the counting is restarted from the number of digested games before the setting change.

As described above, the timing at which one game ends, that is, the timing at which all reels stop if the game does not involve medal payout, and the case where all reels stop at the game that involves medal payout, and the medal is paid out. If the setting is changed before the completion timing, the game that has been interrupted because the setting has been changed is not resumed, but as shown in FIG. In RT, which ends when the number of digested games reaches the specified number of games, such as RT (1) or RT (2), the game is in progress (one unit of game is completed). When the setting is changed at the previous timing), after the setting change, if RT is taken over without counting the number of digested games, for example, the game result is displayed in the middle of one game. Predict whether or not the result can be advantageous to the player, and terminate the game only when the result is advantageous to the player. If the result is not advantageous to the player, before the game ends so as not substantially to count the number of games in the RT by performing configuration changes to, the progress of the by sea urchin game does not update the number of remaining games until a favorable win situation for intentionally player during RT It becomes possible. As a result, in a slot machine in which the game state continues even after the setting is changed, it is possible to perform an illegal act such as advancing the game in an unintended game state in the design stage, which harms the fairness of the game. There is a fear.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, while controlled by RT (1) and RT (2), the timing at which one game is started, that is, a predetermined number of bets that can start the game is set. (It does not matter whether the bet number is set by the player or the bet number is automatically set when the re-gamer wins), and the RT remaining game is played when the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started. By updating the number, if the setting is changed before the timing when one game is finished, the number of remaining RT games is updated even if the game is not finished. Instead of restarting the game that was interrupted by the change, the count is restarted from the number of remaining RT games that digested the interrupted game, and one game is played at RT (1) or RT (2). If the setting is changed before the game ends, the game will progress in an unintended gaming state at the design stage, such that the internal lottery will be performed many times without updating the number of games that have been digested. Can be prevented, and the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  Further, in this embodiment, while being controlled by RT (1) or RT (2), the setting change is made before one game ends by updating the number of remaining RT games at the timing when one game starts. Even when the game is done, counting can be restarted from the number of remaining RT games after digesting the interrupted game after the setting change, and when the setting is changed and the game is interrupted before one game ends Even if there is, simply keep the number of remaining RT games at that time, and restart the counting from the number of remaining RT games that digests the interrupted game without specially updating the number of remaining RT games. can do.

  In this embodiment, while RT (1) and RT (2) are being controlled, the setting change is made before one game ends by updating the RT remaining game count at the timing when one game starts. Even if it is done, the configuration can be restarted from the number of remaining RT games after digesting the interrupted game after changing the setting, but one game is completed while being controlled by RT (1) or RT (2) The number of remaining RT games is updated at the same timing, and if a setting change is made before the end of one game, it is determined whether the setting has been changed in a state before the end of one game after the setting change, When it is determined that the setting has been changed in the state before the game is over, the remaining RT game that digests the interrupted game by updating the number of remaining RT games before the game starts after the setting is changed Resume counting from numbers It may have a configuration that can Rukoto.

  In the present embodiment, RT (2) is applied as a game state advantageous to a player who ends by digesting the number of games, and the winning probability of the re-gamer is high and the medal payout rate is higher than usual. Other gaming states may be applied. For example, a gaming state that has a high probability that a condition that triggers the transition to a state where the medal payout rate is higher than usual, a medal payout rate that is higher than normal by digesting a specified number of games without satisfying a specific condition You may apply the game state which shifts to a high state.

  As an example of the former, after the end of the special gaming state, the player moves to the second RT having a high probability of winning the specific re-gamer, which is a condition for transitioning to the first RT that is advantageous to the player, As a result, the second RT ends and the transition to the normal gaming state where the winning probability of the specific re-gamer is low is applicable. For the latter example, the transition to the third RT is performed after the special gaming state ends. In the third RT, when the specified role wins or wins, the game shifts to a normal gaming state which is disadvantageous for the player, and in the third RT, the specified role is normally played by digesting the prescribed number of games without winning or winning. For example, a transition to the fourth RT that is more advantageous than the gaming state is applicable.

  Even if the setting is changed in these gaming states, the number of remaining RT games is not updated unless the game is finished. After the setting is changed, the remaining RT game before the start of the game interrupted by the setting change is performed. By restarting counting from the number, it becomes impossible to update only the number of remaining RT games without reflecting the result of the game, and it is possible to intentionally set an advantageous state or an unfavorable state for the player. Since it becomes impossible, the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  In the present embodiment, the process shifts to RT (3) after the end of the BB, and further shifts to RT (0) when the transition point stops in RT (3), and the replay (2 in this RT (0). ) Wins, it is a configuration that shifts to RT (2), which is advantageous to the player, but a configuration that shifts to RT (2) immediately after the end of the BB, to RT (0) after the end of the special gaming state Transition to RT (2) when a specific condition is satisfied, such as a replay (2) winning at RT (0), a specific condition (such as winning a specific role) after the special gaming state is completed If the specified number of games are consumed without being satisfied, the transition to RT (2) is achieved, and if the transition condition is satisfied in the special gaming state, the transition to RT (2) is possible after the special gaming state is completed. From this state to RT (1) It may be configured to row.

  Further, in this embodiment, RT (2) advantageous to the player is ended by winning the special role even before the specified number of games is exhausted, but RT (2) even if the special role is won. ) Does not end and RT (2) may end when the special combination wins or when the prescribed number of games is exhausted. In addition, the configuration may be such that RT (2) does not end even if a special role is won or won, and RT (2) ends when the prescribed number of games is exhausted.

  Further, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the re-gamer is low as a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player who ends by digesting the number of games, the medal payout rate is lower than usual, and RT ( Although RT (1) which has no possibility of shifting to 2) is applied, other gaming states may be applied. For example, a gaming state that has a high probability that a condition that triggers a transition to a state where the medal payout rate is lower than normal is high, or that the medal payout rate is higher than usual by digesting the specified number of games without satisfying a specific condition You may apply the game state which shifts to a low state.

  As an example of the former, after the end of the special gaming state, the player moves to a sixth RT having a high probability of winning a specific re-gamer, which is a condition for shifting to the fifth RT, which is disadvantageous for the player. As a result of the sixth RT, the winning probability of the specific re-player is low and the transition to the seventh RT, which is more advantageous to the player than the fifth RT, is applicable. After completion of the gaming state, the game proceeds to the eighth RT. In the eighth RT, the specific role shifts to the ninth RT advantageous for the player by winning or winning, and the specific role is played in the eighth RT. For example, the game proceeds to the 10th RT which is disadvantageous to the 9th RT by using the prescribed number of games without winning or winning.

  Even if the setting is changed in these gaming states, the number of remaining RT games is not updated unless the game is finished. After the setting is changed, the remaining RT game before the start of the game interrupted by the setting change is performed. By restarting counting from the number, it becomes impossible to update only the number of remaining RT games without reflecting the result of the game, and it is possible to intentionally set an advantageous state or an unfavorable state for the player. Since it becomes impossible, the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the end of the BB, the process shifts to RT (3), and further, the transition start stops at RT (3), so that the process shifts to RT (0). At this RT (0), the replay (3 ) To (8) wins, so that the game shifts to RT (1), which is disadvantageous to the player, but immediately after the BB ends, the system shifts to RT (1) immediately, after the special game state ends RT Transition to (0), and the transition to RT (1) when a specific condition is satisfied, such as a replay (2) winning at RT (0), a special condition (specific role It is also possible to adopt a configuration that shifts to RT (1) by using the prescribed number of games without being satisfied.

  In this embodiment, RT (1), which is disadvantageous for the player, is ended by winning the special role even before the specified number of games is exhausted, but RT (1) even if the special role is won. ) Does not end and RT (1) may end when the special combination wins or when the prescribed number of games is exhausted. In addition, the configuration may be such that RT (1) does not end even if a special role is won or won, and RT (1) ends when the prescribed number of games is exhausted.

  In this embodiment, the sub CPU 91a executes a special combination winning suggestion effect that derives an effect result indicating whether or not the special combination is finally won in RT (0) to (4).

  The sub CPU 91a executes the special role suggestion effect lottery that determines whether or not to execute the special role selection suggestion effect in RT (0) to (4) and determines the effect pattern of the special role selection suggestion effect to be executed. In the case where the special role winning suggestion effect of the effect pattern is won, the special role winning suggestion effect of the selected effect pattern is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 15, there are seven types of production patterns 0 to 6, and the production patterns 1 to 5 each indicate “-1” indicating that the special role is not won. And a production pattern “−2” indicating that the special role is won.

  The effect pattern 0 is a pattern that does not execute the special role winning suggestion effect, and when the effect pattern is determined, the special role winning suggestion effect is not executed.

  The effect pattern 1-1 is a pattern in which only one game is continued, the effect is performed during the game in which the effect pattern is won, and the special role non-winning is notified after the game ends.

  The effect pattern 1-2 is a pattern in which only one game is continued, the effect is performed during the game in which the effect pattern is won, and the winning of the special role is notified after the game ends.

  The effect pattern 2-1 is a pattern that continues over two games, is an effect that produces an effect over two games from the game in which the effect pattern is won, and notifies the non-winning special role after the end of the second game. .

  The effect pattern 2-2 is a pattern that continues over two games, is an effect that produces effects over two games from the game that the effect pattern is won, and notifies the winning of the special role after the end of the second game.

  The production pattern 3-1 is a pattern that continues over 3 games, and produces an effect over 3 games from the game in which the production pattern is won, and notifies the non-winning special role after the end of the 3rd game. .

  The effect pattern 3-2 is a pattern that continues for three games, is a pattern in which the effect pattern is effected over three games from the winning game, and the winning of the special role is notified after the end of the third game.

  The production pattern 4-1 is a pattern that continues over 4 games, and the production pattern is produced over 4 games from the winning game, and the non-winning special role is notified after the end of the 4th game. .

  The effect pattern 4-2 is a pattern that continues for four games, is a pattern in which the effect pattern is effected over four games from the winning game, and the winning of the special role is notified after the end of the fourth game.

  The effect pattern 5-1 is a pattern that continues for five games, is a pattern in which the effect pattern is effected over five games from the winning game, and the special role non-winning is notified after the end of the fifth game. .

  The effect pattern 5-2 is a pattern that continues for five games, is an effect that produces effects over five games from the game in which the effect pattern is won, and notifies the winning of the special role after the end of the fifth game.

  The effect pattern 6 is a pattern in which only one game is continued similarly to the effect pattern 1-2, and the effect is performed during the game game in which the effect pattern is won, and the winning of the special role is notified after the game ends. Although there is a production pattern 1-2, the content is different.

  Of these special role selection suggestive effects, for those with an effect pattern that lasts for two or more games, a series of stories may be developed over multiple games, or a single story where a story is completed in one game The suggestion effect may be continuously executed over a plurality of games.

  In the special role suggestion effect lottery, an effect pattern is selected with different probabilities depending on whether or not a special role is won, and in particular, as shown in FIG. In RT (2), the remaining number of games in RT has different probabilities depending on whether it is 5 or more games, which is the maximum number of special role suggestion effects, or 4 games or less, which is less than the maximum number of games. To select a production pattern.

  In this embodiment, when the special role is won, the ratio that the production patterns 1 to 6 are selected from the production patterns 0 to 6 than when the special role is not won. The ratio of the performance is high and the special role selection suggestion is executed, which suggests that there is a high possibility that the special role has been won, and raises the expectation for the special role winning. Can do.

  In addition, when the special role is elected, there is a higher ratio of directing patterns with a larger number of continuing games than when the special role is not elected. It is suggested that there is a high possibility that the special role is won, and the longer the special role selection suggestion production lasts, the more the special role can be expected to win.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the remaining number of RT games is 5 or more in RT (1) and RT (2), production patterns 1 to 5 including production patterns 2 to 5 that continue for 2 games or more. Is selected, but if the number of remaining RT games is 4 or less, the number of continued games is 1 among the production patterns 1 to 6 regardless of whether or not the special role is won. The effect pattern 1 or the effect pattern 6 only for the game is selected, and in such a situation, the special role winning suggestion effect over a plurality of games is not executed. In particular, for the production pattern 6 that may be selected only when the special role is won, the probability that the number of remaining RT games is 4 games or less is higher than the case where the number of remaining RT games is 5 games or more To be selected.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when RT (2) advantageous to the player is ended by digestion of the prescribed number of games, RT (1) disadvantageous to the player is terminated by digestion of the prescribed number of games. In addition, the transition to RT (0), which may be transitioned to RT (2), which is advantageous to the player, is made, but since these RT (1) and RT (2) have a fixed number of games, The end timing is clear to the player.

  However, if the player is distracted by the special role winning suggestion, the end of RT (1) or RT (2) may be difficult for the player to understand.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the number of remaining RT games in RT (1) or RT (2) is 4 games or less, which is less than the maximum number of special role suggestion effects, the special role is won. Regardless of whether or not there is a special role selection suggestion effect that continues for two or more games, the special role selection suggestion effect is straddled across the end timing of RT (1) and RT (2). It will never be executed. This can prevent the player from paying attention to the special role winning suggestion and making it difficult to understand the end of RT (1) or RT (2). On the contrary, the player is distracted by the end of RT (1) and RT (2), and the special role selection suggestion effect cannot be shown to the player so that the contents of the effect can be understood. It doesn't happen. In addition, when the end of the special role selection suggestion is approaching (the remaining 4 games or less), the player is not careful about the special role selection suggestion, although the special role is not actually won. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the end of RT (1) and RT (2) (which is approaching) from becoming difficult to understand.

  If RT (1) or RT (2) does not end due to the winning of the special role, and the special role is won, it will continue until the specified number of games is exhausted. Even so, the special role selection suggestion effect is not executed across the end of RT (1) or RT (2), and the player pays attention to the special role selection indication effect RT (1). And the end of RT (2) (that is approaching) can be prevented from becoming difficult to understand.

  In addition, even if the number of remaining RT games is 4 or less in RT (1) or RT (2), a special role winning suggestion effect for only one game can be executed. It is possible to prevent the end of RT (1) and RT (2) from being obscured, and the remaining number of RT games is 4 games or less, and more than 2 special games. Even when the winning combination suggestion effect is not executed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the special combination has been won.

  Furthermore, when the number of remaining RT games is 4 or less in RT (1) or RT (2) and the special role is won, the remaining number of RT games is 5 in the special role winning suggestion effect of one game. In the case of a game or more, the production pattern 6 having a low probability of being selected is selected with a high probability, and the premierness of the production can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, the effect pattern (6) can be selected even when the number of remaining RT games is 5 or more, but only when the effect pattern (6) is the remaining number of RT games is 4 or less. It is good also as a structure which can be selected, and it can raise the premierness of production further by doing in this way.

  Also, in this embodiment, in RT (1) or RT (2), when the number of remaining RT games is 4 or less, only the effect pattern of one game is displayed regardless of whether or not a special role is won. As shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b), if the number of remaining RT games is 5 or more in RT (1) or RT (2), a special role is won. Regardless of whether or not there are two or more production patterns 1 to 5 can be selected, if the number of remaining RT games is 4 or less, the special role must be won For example, any one of the production patterns less than the number of remaining games of RT may be selected. That is, if the number of remaining RT games is 4, any one of the effect patterns 1 to 4 is selected. If the number of remaining RT games is 3, any one of the effect patterns 1 to 3 is selected. If the number of remaining games is two games, one of effect patterns 1 and 2 may be selected, and if the number of remaining RT games is one, effect pattern 1 may be selected.

  By adopting such a configuration, the special role winning suggestion effect is not executed across the end timings of RT (1) and RT (2). As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from paying attention to the special role winning suggestion effect and making it difficult to understand the end of RT (1) or RT (2), and the number of remaining games of RT. Even if the number of games is less than 4 games, the special role winning suggestion effect over a plurality of games can be executed except for the case where the number of remaining games is one game. Can last. On the contrary, the player is distracted by the end of RT (1) and RT (2), and the special role selection suggestion effect cannot be shown to the player so that the contents of the effect can be understood. It doesn't happen. In addition, when the end of the special role selection suggestion is approaching (the remaining 4 games or less), the player is not careful about the special role selection suggestion, although the special role is not actually won. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the end of RT (1) and RT (2) (which is approaching) from becoming difficult to understand.

  If RT (1) or RT (2) does not end due to the winning of the special role, and the special role is won, it will continue until the specified number of games is exhausted. Even so, the special role selection suggestion effect is not executed across the end of RT (1) or RT (2), and the player pays attention to the special role selection indication effect RT (1). And the end of RT (2) (that is approaching) can be prevented from becoming difficult to understand.

  In RT (1) or RT (2), if the number of remaining RT games is 4 or less and no special role is won, one of the production patterns is selected only from the number of remaining RT games. In this configuration, even if the number of remaining games of RT is 4 or less, if the special role is won, an effect pattern exceeding the number of remaining games of RT may be selected. With this configuration, even if the number of remaining games in RT is 4 or less, special role winning suggestion effects may be executed in excess of the remaining number of games, and the special role winning notification will be surprising. be able to. In addition, since the number of remaining games in RT is less than 4 games, the special role winning suggestion effect is performed more than the remaining number of games. Can be recognized by a person, and the premier performance can be enhanced.

  Furthermore, in RT (1) or RT (2), when the number of remaining games in RT is 4 games or less and a special role is won, the number of remaining games in RT among the special role winning suggestion effects exceeding the remaining number of games. When there are 5 games or more, the production pattern 6 ′ having a low probability of being selected is selected with a high probability, and the premierness of the production can be further enhanced.

  Furthermore, the effect pattern 6 'may be selected only when the number of remaining RT games is 4 or less, and in this way, the premier effect of the effect can be further enhanced.

  If RT (1) and RT (2) are not terminated by winning the special role and the game continues until the specified number of games is exhausted even if the special role is won, RT (1) or RT In (2), if the number of remaining RT games is 4 or less and no special role is won, the special role is won in the configuration where only one of the production patterns less than the remaining number of RT games is selected. Even if it is, it is preferable to have a configuration in which any one of the production patterns less than the remaining number of games of RT is selected, and with this configuration, even if a special role is won, The special role selection suggestion effect is not executed across the end of RT (1) or RT (2), and the player pays attention to the special role selection suggestion effect so that RT (1) or RT (2) The end of (is approaching) is difficult to understand It is possible to prevent that would.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in a game ball, and a take-in ball that detects a game ball taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls, and a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls paid out by the ball payout device It is possible to set a bet number using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out by winning.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main control unit 41a main CPU
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Claims (6)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed in a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner. Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
And pre-determining means for determining whether or not to permit the generation for a plurality of types of prize including special pay with the transition to advantageous special game state for the player before the variable display device to display the results are derived,
And deriving operation means for deriving the display result on the variable display device,
Derivation control means for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation mode of the derivation operation means;
A special decision carry-over means for carrying over the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize after the next game when it is determined that the special prize is allowed to be produced and the special prize has not occurred;
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the setting values is selected from a plurality of types of setting values that determine the probability that the predetermination means determines that the occurrence of a winning is permitted. An advantage setting means for setting an advantage for the player at
Advantageous gaming state transition means for transitioning to an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state different from the special gaming state when a predetermined transition condition is established;
Game number counting means for counting the number of games digested after transitioning to the advantageous gaming state;
Advantageous game state ending means for ending the advantageous game state when the number of games counted by the game number counting means reaches a prescribed value in the advantageous game state;
When a predetermined continuous production start condition is satisfied, it is determined that the game is continued for a predetermined number of games of a predetermined number of two or more, and that the special prize is allowed to be generated in a game that ends the period. Continuous production execution means for executing a continuous production for notifying information indicating whether or not,
In the advantageous gaming state, the execution of the continuous effect is newly started in a period in which the number of remaining games until reaching the specified value specified by the counting of the game number counting means is less than the predetermined number of games. Continuous production regulation means to regulate,
In the advantageous gaming state, when it is determined that the special prize is allowed to be generated in a period in which the number of remaining games is less than the predetermined number of games, the special prize is given in a single game effect that is performed only for one game. Single-game effect execution means for notifying information indicating that it is determined to allow the occurrence of
With
The game number counting means updates the digested game number when one game is finished in the advantageous gaming state,
In the advantageous gaming state, when a new set value is set by the advantage setting means, the advantageous gaming state is maintained, and in the advantageous gaming state, the probability is determined according to the new setting value. The article pre-determination means determines whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize, and maintains the number of games counted by the game number counting means before the new set value is set,
When a new setting value is set by the advantage setting means before the end of one game in the advantageous game state, the game is interrupted when the new setting value is set, and the predetermined game is not resumed. The number of bets is set so that the game can be started, and the game number counting means counts the number of the interrupted games to the number of games that have been counted before the start of the interrupted game. A slot machine characterized by restarting counting from the beginning. The single game effect execution means includes:
In the advantageous gaming state, the single game effect can be executed even in a period other than the period in which the number of remaining games is less than the predetermined number of games,
When it is determined that the special prize is allowed to be generated in a period when the remaining number of games is less than the predetermined number of games in the advantageous gaming state, the special prize is allowed to be generated in a period different from the period. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein a specific single game effect of the single game effects is executed with a higher probability than when it is determined to be performed. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed in a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner. Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
And pre-determining means for determining whether or not to permit the generation for a plurality of types of prize including special pay with the transition to advantageous special game state for the player before the variable display device to display the results are derived,
And deriving operation means for deriving the display result on the variable display device,
Derivation control means for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation mode of the derivation operation means;
A special decision carry-over means for carrying over the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize after the next game when it is determined that the special prize is allowed to be produced and the special prize has not occurred;
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the setting values is selected from a plurality of types of setting values that determine the probability that the predetermination means determines that the occurrence of a winning is permitted. An advantage setting means for setting an advantage for the player at
Advantageous gaming state transition means for transitioning to an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state different from the special gaming state when a predetermined transition condition is established;
Game number counting means for counting the number of games digested after transitioning to the advantageous gaming state;
Advantageous game state ending means for ending the advantageous game state when the number of games counted by the game number counting means reaches a prescribed value in the advantageous game state;
Whether it has been determined that when a predetermined continuous production start condition is satisfied, the game is continued for a predetermined period of two or more games, and the occurrence of the special prize is permitted in a game that ends the period. Continuous production execution means for executing a continuous production to notify information indicating whether or not,
Continuous game number selection means for selecting any number of continuous games among a plurality of types of continuous games determined as the number of continuous games of the continuous production;
When the execution of the continuous effect is newly started in a game in which the number of remaining games until reaching the specified value specified by the count of the game number counting means in the advantageous gaming state is the predetermined number of games, Continuous production regulation means for regulating selection of a game number larger than the predetermined number of games as the number of games;
With
The game number counting means updates the digested game number when one game is finished in the advantageous gaming state,
In the advantageous gaming state, when a new set value is set by the advantage setting means, the advantageous gaming state is maintained, and in the advantageous gaming state, the probability is determined according to the new setting value. The article pre-determination means determines whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize, and maintains the number of games counted by the game number counting means before the new set value is set,
When a new setting value is set by the advantage setting means before the end of one game in the advantageous game state, the game is interrupted when the new setting value is set, and the predetermined game is not resumed. The number of bets is set so that the game can be started, and the game number counting means counts the number of the interrupted games to the number of games that have been counted before the start of the interrupted game. A slot machine characterized by restarting counting from the beginning. The continuous production regulation means is determined to permit the occurrence of the special prize when the execution of the continuous production is newly started in a game in which the number of remaining games is the predetermined number of games in the advantageous gaming state. And restricting that the number of games greater than the predetermined number of games is selected as the number of continuing games on the condition that
When it is determined that the special prize is allowed to be generated, the continuous effect execution means executes the continuous effect in which the number of continuous games is larger than the predetermined number of games without being restricted by the continuous effect restricting means. The slot machine according to claim 3, wherein the slot machine can be newly started. The advantageous game state transition means, when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the normal game state where the advantageous game state and the disadvantageous game state which is more disadvantageous for the player than the advantageous game state are satisfied. Transition to advantageous gaming state,
The advantageous gaming state ending means terminates the advantageous gaming state and shifts to the normal gaming state when the number of games digested after shifting to the advantageous gaming state reaches the specified value,
The slot machine is
A disadvantageous gaming state transition means for transitioning to the disadvantageous gaming state when a predetermined disadvantageous display result is derived in the normal gaming state;
A disadvantageous game state ending means for terminating the disadvantageous gaming state and shifting to the normal gaming state when the number of games digested after the transition to the disadvantageous gaming state reaches a predetermined value;
Further comprising
The derivation control means is operated when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation mode when the predetermination means makes a predetermined disadvantage determination different from the determination that the occurrence of the special prize is permitted. Deriving the predetermined disadvantage display result, and deriving a display result different from the predetermined disadvantage display result when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the specific operation mode;
The pre-determining means is based on the game immediately after the transition to the normal gaming state by ending the disadvantaged gaming state when the number of games digested after shifting to the disadvantaged gaming state reaches the predetermined value. , May make the disadvantageous decision,
The continuous effect regulation means executes the continuous effect even in a period in which the number of games remaining after the transition to the disadvantageous gaming state reaches the predetermined value is less than the predetermined number of games. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a new start is restricted . 6. A specific game state transition means for shifting to a specific game state that is more advantageous for the player than the advantageous game state when a specific display result is derived in the advantageous game state. A slot machine according to any one of the above.

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