JP5499316B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving a display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, bonuses, and replays. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the bonus winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the replay winning, a profit can be obtained that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the bet amount.

  In order for winning of each combination to occur, generally, it is a condition that a winning is made by an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). For this reason, whether or not to win a bonus in the internal lottery is the place where the player is most interested.

Conventionally, paying attention to the above-mentioned internal lottery and bonus, there has been a so-called stock machine that stocks the bonus won in the internal lottery and releases it when winning in a predetermined release lottery. Some of such slot machines perform a lottery for release when, for example, replay wins three games continuously, and give a bonus that is stocked according to the lottery result (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-194756 A

  However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, whether or not a bonus is awarded has not yet been determined at the stage of winning one or two replays, and is determined only after winning three consecutive games in the replay. It was something. In other words, even if the replay is not consecutively won for 3 games, even the release lottery is not performed. For this reason, at the time of winning the replay once or twice, there is no direct expectation for the bonus that a bonus may be given, and the replay is not won three times in succession. However, when the replay prize was interrupted, the player could not have the above feeling of expectation. As a result, for example, even if an effect that suggests the possibility of a bonus being awarded according to a replay winning is made, it is not yet determined whether or not a bonus will be given, so that a bonus will be given It was not possible to effectively improve the direct expectation for. Further, even if three games are won consecutively in the corner and replay, there is a risk that the bonus of the game will not be granted unless the winning lottery is won in the release lottery, and the fun of the game will be reduced.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to effectively improve a direct expectation for a bonus being awarded by winning a predetermined winning combination, and to play a game It is to provide a slot machine that can improve the interests of.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A variable display device capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game by using gaming value, and capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other. A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is ended by deriving a display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device , the special prize (big bonus (1), big bonus (2), etc.) accompanying the transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player and the gaming value are used. Deciding whether or not to allow each of a plurality of types of winnings including replay winning (replay (1), replay (2), etc.) with replay granting that can be played without any game It is a means (lottery process) to be determined as a result, and it is determined simultaneously with the fact that the occurrence of the special prize is allowed, that the generation of the specific re-game prize (replay (2)) among the re-game prizes is allowed. And a pre-determining means (see FIG. 17) that includes determining when to allow the occurrence of the specific replay prize without allowing the occurrence of the special prize,
The advance determination means determines that the special prize is allowed to be generated, and when the special prize is not generated, the carry-over means for carrying over the determination to allow the special prize to be generated after the next game ( In the payout process, the winning flags for big bonuses and regular bonuses stored in special work are not erased)
There are both cases in which the occurrence of the specific replay winning is allowed at the same time that the special winning is allowed and the case where it is decided independently without allowing the special winning . Normal gaming state control means for controlling to obtain the normal gaming state (RT1, normal gaming state) (a process for controlling to RT1 when a grape is won during the initial gaming state in the winning determination process);
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the special winning is permitted, the pre-deciding means determines that the specific re-game winning is permitted until the special winning is generated. First high-probability state control means for controlling to a first high-probability state (internal RT) performed with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state (in the lottery process, such as big bonus (1), (2) Processing to control the internal RT when winning)
The pre-determining means until the game is consumed at most N (where N is a predetermined integer equal to or greater than 1) (for example, 2) times after the specific replay winning is generated in the normal gaming state. 2nd high probability state control means (winning determination process) that controls to the second high probability state (RT2) that makes a decision to allow the occurrence of the specific re-game winning with higher probability than in the normal gaming state Among them, a replay during RT1 (2) a process for controlling up to two games at RT2 when winning a prize)
Predetermined gaming state control means (payout) for controlling to a predetermined gaming state (initial gaming state) that is also determined at the same time that the occurrence of the special winning is always permitted when it is determined that the specific replay winning is permitted Among the processes, the process for terminating the RT2 and controlling it to the initial gaming state when the number of remaining games in the RT2 becomes 0),
When the game is digested N times without being determined to allow the occurrence of the special prize in the second high-probability state, the special gaming state is controlled by the predetermined gaming state control means, so that the special winning is achieved. When it is not determined that the occurrence of the game is allowed, it is limited that the specific replay winning is continuously generated only (N + 1) times (see FIGS. 18A and 19C).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player have a direct expectation that the occurrence of a special prize is permitted when a specific re-game prize is generated. In addition, when the occurrence of a special prize is not permitted, the specific replay prize is limited so that it is continuously generated only up to (N + 1) times. Winning may occur continuously (N + 2) times or more. For this reason, the above-mentioned direct expectation can be effectively improved as the specific re-game winning is continuously generated and the number of consecutive occurrences approaches (N + 2) times. In addition, when the specific re-game winning is generated (N + 2) times consecutively, the special winning is always allowed to occur, so that the interest of the game can be improved without impairing the direct expectation. In addition, even when the specific replay winning is not generated consecutively (N + 2) times, it is possible that the special winning is allowed, so that the above-mentioned direct expectation can be maintained. Can improve the interest of the game.

  The first high-probability state and the second high-probability state are determined with a higher probability than when the pre-determining means is allowed to generate the specific re-game winning in the normal gaming state. As long as it is in a state, for example, it may be different or the same in the probability of allowing the occurrence of a replay prize or a specific replay prize.

  The predetermined gaming state may be a gaming state in which the occurrence of the specific re-game winning is not allowed at all by the pre-determining means (see modification (13)), and may be allowed by the pre-determining means. It may be in a gaming state. In the case where the occurrence of the specific re-game winning is a gaming state that can be permitted by the pre-determining means, it is not determined that the predetermined gaming state is allowed to generate the specific re-game winning alone. The gaming state is determined only simultaneously. As a result, it is simultaneously determined that the occurrence of the specific re-game winning is permitted even in the predetermined gaming state that is controlled after (N + 1) consecutive occurrences of the specific re-game winning in the second high probability state. In this case, it is possible to generate a specific re-game win (N + 2) times continuously, and even in this case, a special win is always allowed, so a specific re-game win is generated (N + 2) times continuously. In addition to increasing opportunities to play, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) the variable display device in deriving operating means is operated when leading out the display result (stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R) and,
Derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation procedure of the derivation operation means;
The normal gaming state control means outputs the corresponding winning display result regardless of the operation procedure of the derivation operating means when the predetermination means determines that the occurrence is allowed in the predetermined gaming state. When a predetermined winning (grape) derived by the control means occurs, the normal gaming state is controlled (a process for controlling to RT1 when a grape winning is made during the initial gaming state in the winning determination process).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to generate a predetermined prize that triggers the control to the normal gaming state without operation according to a special operation procedure as long as the generation is permitted. For this reason, even if it is a case where it is controlled to the predetermined game state, it can be controlled to the normal game state regardless of the game amount of the player. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconveniences such as the normal gaming state in which the specific re-game winning can be generated independently because the gaming amount is low is not easily controlled. As a result, it is possible to give all players a fair opportunity to continuously improve the sense of expectation by continuously generating specific re-game winnings.

(3) On the condition that the specific replay winning is generated in the normal gaming state, it may be determined that the special winning is allowed to continue over a plurality of games (for example, 2 to 4). Further comprising a continuous performance execution means (continuous performance execution process executed by the sub-control unit 91) for executing a continuous performance that suggests sex,
When the specific replay winning is not generated as a game result when the continuous effect is being executed, the continuous effect executing means, regardless of whether or not the generation of the special winning is permitted, The effect is ended (when the launch failure pattern and the return pattern after launch failure shown in FIG. 21 (c) are determined, refer to FIG. 23 (h)).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to end the continuous performance in conjunction with the fact that the specific re-game winning is not generated. As a result, since the game result and the content of the continuous production match, the player is compared with the case where the continuous production is continuously executed even after the next game even though the specific re-game winning is not generated. Without feeling distrust, it is possible to appropriately maintain a direct expectation that the special prize is allowed to occur.

In the slot machine, when the pre-determining means simultaneously determines that the special winning is allowed and the priority winning (replay, small role, etc.) is allowed, the special winning is supported. Priority derivation control means (refer to reel control when a bonus and a replay or small role and a bonus are simultaneously won) that prioritizes the winning display result corresponding to the priority winning than the winning display result
The number of types of special prizes that do not overlap each other for the operation procedure for generating a prize: X, the probability that the pre-decision means allows the occurrence of the priority prize during the continuous production: Y, In a case where the number of continuous games in the continuous production is Z, Z <X + Y · Z may be established (see the modification example (3)).

  According to such a configuration, the number of games that are expected to generate a priority prize that makes it difficult to generate a special prize during a continuous performance, and the type of special prize that does not overlap with each other in the operation procedure for generating the prize. The continuous performance is executed over the number of games that is smaller than the value obtained by adding the number, that is, the number of games necessary to surely generate the allowed special prize. For this reason, it is difficult to reliably determine whether or not it is determined to allow the occurrence of a special prize until the continuous production ends. As a result, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation for the occurrence of the special prize until the continuous performance ends. In addition, since the number of games for continuous production is set in consideration of the number of games that are expected to generate priority prizes that make it difficult to generate special prizes during continuous production, the operation procedure is not duplicated. The number of continuous games can be increased without greatly increasing the number of types.

  Note that the preferential prize is a prize different from the special prize, and a re-game prize in which a re-game that allows a game to be played without using a game value or a small game prize with a game value is given. Among these, it means a winning in which a corresponding winning display result is derived in preference to the special winning.

  In addition, the number of types of special prizes that do not overlap with each other for the operation procedure for generating a prize is a part of the operation procedure when the operation procedure is performed for generating one special prize. The number of special prizes that cannot be used to generate the other special prize even in the operation procedure. Even if some of the operation procedures for generating a prize are duplicated, they are regarded as the same type and are included in the number of types. It is something that does not. For example, in the case of three special prizes, if the two special prizes have duplicate operation procedures, and the two special prize manipulation procedures that overlap these manipulation procedures and the remaining special prize manipulation procedures do not overlap. There are two types.

  In addition, the probability that it is determined that the priority winning is permitted by the predetermining means during the continuous performance: Y is the probability that it is determined that the priority winning is permitted during the period during which the continuous performance is being executed. In the case of having a plurality of probabilities that it is determined to allow the occurrence of a preferential winning, such as when it is controlled to a preferential winning high probability gaming state where the probability that it is determined that the occurrence of a preferential winning is allowed is high If Z is the number of continuous games in the continuous production, and Y is the probability that it is determined that the priority winning is permitted in the gaming state in which the continuous production is executed, then Z <X + Y · Z is established. That's fine.

  (4) It further includes special effect execution means for executing a special effect (see FIG. 25) on the condition that it is determined that the generation of the specific re-game winning is permitted in the predetermined game state.

  According to such a configuration, by executing the special effect, it is possible to give a surprise that the occurrence of the specific re-game winning is permitted in the state before being controlled to the normal gaming state, Since it is possible to notify the player that the occurrence of a prize is permitted, the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) After the occurrence of a special prize (strawberry) that can be determined at the same time as allowing the occurrence of the special prize among the plurality of types of prizes, the game is at most (N + 1) (for example, 3) Control to the third high probability state (RT3) in which the pre-determining means decides to allow the occurrence of the specific re-game winning until the game is completed with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state. The third high-probability state control means (a process for controlling up to three games in RT3 when winning a strawberry in RT1 during the initial game state or RT1 in the winning determination process, see FIG. 18B) Prepared,
The predetermined gaming state control means controls the predetermined gaming state when the third high-probability state ends without allowing the occurrence of the special winning (in the payout process, the remaining game number of RT3 is If it becomes 0, the processing for terminating the RT3 and controlling it to the initial gaming state).

  According to such a configuration, the player can have a direct expectation that the occurrence of the special prize is allowed even when the special prize is generated. In addition, even after the special winning is generated, the game is controlled to the third high probability state only until the game is consumed at most (N + 1) times, so that the specific re-game winning is continuously generated and the number of consecutive occurrences is (N + 2). It is possible to effectively improve the direct expectation that the generation of a special prize is permitted as the time approaches. In addition, the number of consecutive occurrences of a specific re-game winning that can be determined to be determined to allow the occurrence of a special winning regardless of whether it is controlled to the second high probability state or the third high probability state. Because it is the same, it is easy for players to understand.

  The third high-probability state control means plays the game after a special prize (strawberry) that can be determined at the same time that the occurrence of the plurality of types of prizes is allowed is allowed at the same time as the occurrence of the special prize is generated. Until the predetermined number of times (for example, 5) more than (N + 1) is consumed, the pre-determining means is more likely to make a decision that the specific re-game winning is allowed than in the normal gaming state. You may control to the 3rd high probability state to perform (refer modification (1)). As a result, the number of consecutive occurrences of the specific re-game winning that can be determined that the occurrence of the special winning is determined depending on whether it is controlled to the second high probability state or the third high probability state. Can be made different, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  The slot machine described above may be a slot machine further provided with a configuration listed below.

(A) Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling a game and transmitting control information (command) based on the control of the game;
Production control means (sub control unit 91) for performing production control based on the received control information (command),
The game control means (main control unit 41)
Control information generating means for generating the control information (command);
Game control information storage means (normal command transmission buffer) having a plurality of storage areas capable of storing control information (commands) generated by the control information generation means;
Control information transmission means for transmitting control information (commands) stored in the game control information storage means (normal command transmission buffer) to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91) in a predetermined priority order. Including
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
Production control information storage means (reception buffer) having a plurality of storage areas capable of storing the received control information (command);
Performing an effect to read control information (commands) stored in the effect control information storage means (reception buffer) in the order in which they are stored and to perform an effect in accordance with the read control information (command) Control means,
The effect control information storage means (reception buffer) has a larger storage area than the storage area of the game control information storage means (normal command transmission buffer).

  According to such a configuration, the effect control information storage means has a larger storage area than the storage area of the game control information storage means. In this way, when performing an operation test by connecting the game control means for operation test to the effect control means in order to check whether the effect control means operates normally during development or before shipment, The problem that the efficiency of the test cannot be sufficiently increased can be solved. That is, even when control information is continuously transmitted from the game control means for operation test, the number of control information that can be transmitted at one time and the transmission interval are assumed to be the storage area of the game control information storage means, that is, a normal game. Thus, it is possible to continuously transmit a large amount of control information up to the limit of the storage area of the production control information storage means without being limited according to the number of storage areas allocated by a number that does not overflow. Therefore, the efficiency of the operation test can be effectively increased.

(B) Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling a game and transmitting control information (command) based on the control of the game;
Effect control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling the effect based on the received control information (command);
A predetermined first frame (housing 1a);
A second frame (front door 1b) provided to be openable and closable with respect to the first frame (housing 1a);
An open / close state detection means (door open detection switch 25) for detecting the open / close state of the second frame (front door 1b);
The game control means (main control unit 41)
Control information generating means for generating the control information (command);
Control information storage means (normal command transmission buffer, door command transmission buffer) for storing control information (command) generated by the control information generation means;
Control information transmission means for transmitting control information (command) stored in the control information storage means (normal command transmission buffer, door command transmission buffer) to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91);
Open / close state detection monitoring means for monitoring a detection state of the open / close state detection means (door open detection switch 25),
When the open / closed state detection monitoring unit detects a change in the detection state of the open / closed state detection unit (door open detection switch 25) (ON to OFF or OFF to ON), the control information generation unit Open / close state detection information generating means for generating open / close state detection information (door command) indicating the detection state of the open / close state detection means (door open detection switch 25) as the control information (command),
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
Opening for determining whether or not the second frame (front door 1b) is open based on the detection state of the open / close state detection means (door open detection switch 25) indicated by the open / close state detection information (door command). A determination means;
An opening notifying means for notifying the opening of the second frame (front door 1b) when the opening determining means determines that the second frame (front door 1b) is open.

  According to such a configuration, it is often necessary to open the second frame in order to perform an illegal act against the slot machine, but when the second frame is opened, the fact is notified. Therefore, fraud against the slot machine can be effectively prevented. Further, the game control means monitors the detection state of the opening / closing state detection means, and when there is a change in the detection state, the opening / closing state detection information indicating the detection state after the change is used as control information to the effect control means. By only transmitting, the effect control means determines whether or not the second frame is open based on the detection state of the open / close state detection means indicated by the open / close state detection information transmitted from the game control means, and the determination The opening of the second frame can be notified based on the result. Therefore, the game control means does not need to determine whether or not the second frame is open from the detection state of the open / close state detection means when notifying the opening of the second frame. Control load can be reduced.

(C) It is determined whether an abnormality (for example, a door opening error, a setting change error, a closing error, a payout error, etc.) has occurred, and a signal for specifying the type of the abnormality that has occurred is transmitted in a parallel signal system. Signal transmission means (main control unit 41);
Conversion output means (external output board 1000, parallel serial) having an output unit for converting the signal from the signal transmission means into a serial signal system capable of specifying the type of abnormality that has occurred and outputting the same to the outside of the slot machine Conversion circuit 1002).

  According to such a configuration, a signal for specifying the type of abnormality that has occurred can be output from one output unit, and a plurality of signals can be output by providing an output unit for each type of abnormality as in the past. It is not necessary to provide more output units than necessary as compared with output from the unit.

(D) On the condition that the special gaming state has ended, a high-probability state in which the pre-determining means makes a decision to allow the occurrence of the re-game winning with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state ( RT) high probability state control means for controlling,
The special prize for generating the special prize is a combination of different types of identification information for each of the plurality of variable display areas constituting the variable display device (for example, the big bonus (1) is “red 7-grape-melon”. , Big Bonus (2) is composed of “Grape-White 7-BAR” etc.)
The slot machine further controls so that it becomes difficult for the player to specify the type controlled to the special gaming state after the special winning is generated until the special gaming state ends. (A bonus presentation of the same content is performed regardless of the type) (see Modification (9)).

  According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to identify the type of the special prize that has occurred from the display result, and it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice which type of special gaming state is being controlled. For this reason, the number of games controlled to a high probability state becomes difficult to understand compared to the conventional slot machine in which the type of special prize is specified from the display result. Can effectively improve the interest of the game.

(E) a game value giving means (payout process) for giving a predetermined amount of game value to a player when a winning prize is generated among the plurality of types of winnings;
Procedure for performing procedure notification control (navigation effect) for notifying the player of information that can specify a procedure (including operation timing, operation order, etc.) for deriving a winning that is allowed to be derived by the prior determination means A notification means (game effect execution process),
The procedure notification means performs the procedure notification control until a predetermined notification period (the number of AT continuing games during AT) elapses from a predetermined timing after being controlled to the high probability state.
The expected value of the amount of gaming value given by the gaming value granting unit per game in the high probability state is a procedure specified from the information notified by the procedure notification unit when it is within the notification period. When the stop operation means is operated, the amount of game value used for setting the bet amount is larger than the amount of game value used for setting the bet number. (See modification (9)).

  According to such a configuration, the expected value of the amount of gaming value given when in the high probability state and within the notification period is determined by operating the number of bets by operating according to the procedure specified from the notified information. More than the amount of game value used for setting. The high probability state is continued at least as long as no special prize is generated. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the high probability state ends before the notification period elapses when the player performs a stop operation in a procedure that does not lead to the special winning. As a result, the player does not generate a special prize and performs a stop operation according to the procedure specified from the notified information, so that the amount of games to be given when the player is in a high probability state and within the notification period. Useful value can be acquired. In addition, after the notification period has elapsed, it is possible to add interest such as generating a special prize and controlling the game to a special game state, thereby improving the fun of the game.

(F) Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling a game and transmitting control information (command) based on the control of the game;
Effect control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling the effect based on the received control information (command);
Production operation means (for example, a touch panel, various switches) provided separately from game operation means (start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) operated when the player performs operations related to the progress of the game. )
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
When the control information for test (inspection command) of the operation means for production (touch panel) is received, the operation means inspection means for production for performing the inspection of the detection status of the operation of the operation means for production (touch panel);
After receiving the test control information (inspection command) of the production operation means (touch panel), control based on reception of new control information (command) until the operation of the production operation means (touch panel) is detected. And during-inspection control prohibition means to be prohibited.

  According to such a configuration, in order to inspect whether or not the performance control means operates normally during development or before shipment, the game control means for operation test is connected to the performance control means and the operation test is performed. In this case, when the production control means receives the test control information for the production operation means, control based on reception of new control information is prohibited until the operation of the production operation means is detected thereafter. Therefore, unless the detection of the operation detection state of the effect operation means is performed, the operation does not shift to the operation based on reception of new control information. For example, the effect control means receives the test control information of the effect operation means. After that, even when the next test control information is newly transmitted by mistake before the operation of the production operation means is detected, the detection of the operation detection status of the production operation means can be normally performed.

  Note that the control information may be information indicating the control state of the game control means, or information indicating designation or instruction of effect control. In addition, the fact that the in-inspection control prohibiting means prohibits control based on reception of new control information may not be reception of new control information itself, or may be received but received new control information. Control based on the above may not be performed.

(G) In the slot machine of (F), the effect operating means detects an operation within a predetermined area based on detection states of a plurality of sensors (light receiving devices 56a and 56b), and specifies the operated position. Including touch panel
When the detection time of one of the plurality of sensors (light receiving devices 56a and 56b) exceeds a predetermined time, the production control means (sub control unit 91) exceeds the predetermined time. Abnormal sensor invalidating means for invalidating detection of the sensors (light receiving devices 56a and 56b) is included.

  According to such a configuration, when the detection time of any sensor exceeds a predetermined time, the detection of that sensor is invalidated, so even if some sensors fail, only the failed sensor Since it is invalidated, it is possible to prevent the touch panel from becoming unusable even though the player's operation can be detected by a normal sensor.

  The anomaly sensor invalidation means may invalidate the detection of the sensor whose detection time exceeds a predetermined time, and thereafter not use the invalidated sensor, or periodically invalidate the sensor. The status may be checked and the invalidation may be canceled when the normal status (non-detection status) is confirmed, or the status is invalidated when the normal status is confirmed upon restart. May be canceled.

  (H) After the start of a high probability state in which control is performed to derive a winning that allows a next game without using the gaming value with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state, the game is digested If the pre-determining means determines that the special winning (bonus) is allowed to occur before the number of games reaches the predetermined number of games, the special probability is not terminated and the special probability is not terminated. The high probability state may be terminated when a winning occurs or when the number of games digested without the special winning reaches the prescribed number of games (see Modification (9)). ).

  According to such a configuration, even if it is determined that the generation of a special prize is permitted after the high probability state is started and before the specified number of games is reached, the special prize permitted by the determination is generated. Otherwise, the high probability state does not end with the determination, and the high probability state can be continuously controlled until the specified number of games is reached. For this reason, even if it is decided to allow the occurrence of a special prize in the high probability state, if the special prize permitted by the decision does not occur, the high probability state can be digested until the specified number of games is reached. Compared with the conventional slot machine where the high probability state ends due to the high probability state being allowed to generate a special prize, the player feels lost when controlled to a high probability state. There is no giving. In addition, since the decision to allow the occurrence of a special prize is carried over after the next game by the carryover means, it is decided that the occurrence of a special prize is allowed while being controlled to a high probability state. Can give you a sense of expectation.

(I) derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means;
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and the identification information is derived from each of the plurality of variable display areas. Is possible,
One game is completed when display results are derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas (reel 2L, 2C, and 2R display areas), and a plurality of display results are derived and displayed in the plurality of variable display areas. In accordance with the combination of symbols derived and displayed on any of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5),
The multiple types of winnings include general winnings (small roles, replaying roles) other than the special winnings (bonus (A), (B)),
And further comprising stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving a display result of the variable display areas (display areas of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
The derivation control means includes
It has been determined that the generation of a specific general winning (orange, plum) among the general winnings (small role, replaying role) is permitted, and a combination of symbols (orange-orange-) for generating the specific general winning When the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing (within the pull-in range) at which a specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) constituting orange, plum-plum-plum) can be pulled in , A combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum) for generating the specific general winning on any one of the plurality of winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) is derived. It is determined that the specific general winning award (orange, plum) is allowed to occur, and the specific general winning symbol (oren) is determined. , Plum) when the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing other than the timing at which it can be pulled (outside the pull-in range), any of the plurality of winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) Control that does not derive the combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum) for generating the specific general prize,
The specified general winning symbol (orange, plum) does not stop on any winning line in the variable display area (reserved reel) for which the display result has already been derived, and is still displayed in one or more variable display areas In a state where the result is not derived (a state where any reel is changing), the specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) is displayed for the variable display area (the reel being changed) for which the display result is not yet derived. When the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing (within a pull-in range) that can be pulled in, any one of the plurality of winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) is won. You may comprise so that the control which derives | leads-out the said specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) may be performed on top (refer modification (8-1)).

  According to such a configuration, in a conventional slot machine, when a specific winning is won in the internal lottery and when the selected winning is missed, the specific display mode is stopped, so that the winning winning is achieved. You can determine to some extent that you have missed, but if you do not know the specific display mode that stops when you miss, you cannot know that you have missed the winning prize, and in such a case the prize simply was not won It is possible to solve the problem that it was difficult to determine whether the winning prize was missed or not. That is, it is determined that the occurrence of a specific general winning is permitted, the specific general winning symbol is not stopped in any winning line in the variable display area in which the display result has already been derived, and one or more variable Even in a state where the display result has not yet been derived in the display area, that is, in a state where it is not possible to derive a combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize that has already been allowed, leaving a variable display area being fluctuating, If the stop operation means is operated at the timing when the specific general winning symbol can be drawn for the remaining variable display area, the specific general winning symbol is derived on one of the multiple winning lines, so It is decided to allow the occurrence of general winnings, and the combination of symbols to generate the already allowed specific general winnings is derived while leaving the variable display area being changed. Depending on whether a particular regular winning symbols are derived can be not state an even also on one winning line making, it can be easily determined whether or not the missed certain regular winning.

(J) derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means;
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and the identification information is derived from each of the plurality of variable display areas. Is possible,
One game is completed when display results are derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas (reel 2L, 2C, and 2R display areas), and a plurality of display results are derived and displayed in the plurality of variable display areas. In accordance with the combination of symbols derived and displayed on any of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5),
The multiple types of winnings include general winnings (small roles, replaying roles) other than the special winnings (bonus (A), (B)),
And further comprising stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving a display result of the variable display areas (display areas of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
The derivation control means includes
It has been determined that the generation of a specific general winning (orange, plum) among the general winnings (small role, replaying role) is permitted, and a combination of symbols (orange-orange-) for generating the specific general winning When the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing (within the pull-in range) at which a specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) constituting orange, plum-plum-plum) can be pulled in , A combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum) for generating the specific general winning on any one of the plurality of winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) is derived. It is determined that the specific general winning award (orange, plum) is allowed to occur, and the specific general winning symbol (oren) is determined. , Plum) when the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing other than the timing at which it can be pulled (outside the pull-in range), any of the plurality of winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) Control that does not derive the combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum) for generating the specific general prize,
Among the two or more variable display areas (stopped reels) for which display results have already been derived, one or more variable display areas (stopped reels) include the plurality of specific general winning symbols (orange, plum). Is stopped on any one of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5), and the remaining of the two or more variable display areas (stopped reels) from which the display result has already been derived In the variable display area (stopped reel), the specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) is not stopped on the one winning line, and the display result is not yet derived in one or more variable display areas. In the absence state (the state where any reel is changing), the specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) is drawn for the variable display area (the changing reel) for which the display result has not yet been derived. When the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing (within the pull-in range) that can be inserted, the specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) is derived on the one winning line. You may comprise so that control may be performed (refer modification (8-1)).

  According to such a configuration, in the conventional slot machine, when a specific winning is won in the internal lottery and when the selected winning is missed, the specific display mode is stopped, so that the winning winning is achieved. You can determine to some extent that you have missed, but if you do not know the specific display mode that stops when you miss, you will not know that you have missed the winning prize, and in this case the prize simply was not won It is possible to solve the problem that it was difficult to determine whether the winning prize was missed or not. That is, it is determined that the occurrence of a specific general winning is permitted, and one or more variable display areas of two or more variable display areas for which display results have already been derived have any one of the specific general winning symbols. Of the two or more variable display areas for which display results have already been derived, and the specific variable pattern is not stopped on the single winning line in the remaining variable display areas. In addition, the display result has not been derived yet in one or more variable display areas, that is, the combination of symbols for generating the already permitted specific general winnings with the variable display area being changed cannot be derived. Even if the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the specific general winning symbol can be drawn in the remaining variable display area, the specific general winning symbol is already stopped on the one winning line. Since the fixed general winning symbol is derived, it is determined that the generation of the specific general winning is allowed, and the combination of symbols for generating the already permitted specific general winning is generated with the variable display area being changed. Even if it is not possible, it can be easily determined whether or not a specific general prize has been missed depending on whether or not a specific general prize symbol is derived on one winning line.

  Further, the specific general winning symbols constituting the combination of symbols for generating the specific general winnings may be the same type of symbols or different symbols. That is, the combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize may be a combination of symbols of the same type or may include different symbols.

  In addition, when it is determined that the occurrence of the specific general prize is permitted, it is preferable to include a notification means for notifying the possibility that the occurrence of the specific general prize is permitted. If it is informed that there is a possibility that the generation of the specific general winnings is permitted at the stage where the combination of symbols for generating the already permitted specific general winnings cannot be derived, the remaining variable display area Operate the stop operation means at the timing when the specific general winning symbol can be drawn in, and the specific general winning symbol is derived on any one of the plurality of winning lines, or the specific general winning symbol has already stopped. It is possible to determine whether or not a specific general winning symbol has been missed depending on whether or not a specific general winning symbol is derived on one winning line. Prize in some cases more than one, whether the missed any particular regular winning can be accurately determined.

(K) derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and the identification information is derived from each of the plurality of variable display areas. Is possible,
One game is completed when display results are derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas (reel 2L, 2C, and 2R display areas), and a plurality of display results are derived and displayed in the plurality of variable display areas. In accordance with the combination of symbols derived and displayed on any of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5),
The multiple types of winnings include general winnings (small roles, replaying roles) other than the special winnings (bonus (A), (B)),
The derivation control means includes
The plurality of variable display areas as a display result in response to the determination that the occurrence of a specific general prize (orange, plum) among the general prizes (small role, re-playing role) is determined. In order to generate a specific general winning on the first winning line (winning lines L1, L2, L3) or the second winning line (winning lines L4, L5) of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) Control to derive the combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum)
The pre-determining means includes
First determination (orange, plum) to determine that the occurrence of the specific general prize is permitted, the fact that the specific general prize is allowed, and the occurrence of a special general prize different from the specific general prize A second determination (orange + 1 (1), plum +1 (2)), which simultaneously determines the fact that the specific general prize is allowed and the special prize is allowed 3 (Orange + BB (1), Plum + BB (2)), to allow the occurrence of the specific general prize, to allow the occurrence of the special general prize, and to allow the occurrence of the special prize simultaneously It is possible to make a fourth decision to decide (orange + 1 (1) + BB (1), plum +1 (2) + BB (2))
The third decision occupying the combined probability of the probability of making the first decision (orange, plum) and the probability of making the third decision (orange + BB (1), plum + BB (2)) is made. And the probability that the second decision (orange + 1 (1), plum + 1 (2)) and the fourth decision (orange + 1 (1) + BB (1), plum + 1) And the ratio of the probability of the fourth determination occupying the total probability of the sheet (2) + BB (2)) and the first to fourth determinations with different probabilities,
The derivation control means includes
The first pay line (winning line) is established when the first condition that the first decision (orange, plum) or the third decision (orange + BB (1), plum + BB (2)) is satisfied. A combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-) for generating the specific general winning in the line L1, L2, L3) at a higher rate than the second winning line (winning lines L4, L5). Control to derive the plum)
The second determination (orange + 1 sheet (1), plum + 1 sheet (2)) or the fourth determination (orange + 1 sheet (1) + BB (1), plum + 1 sheet (2) + BB (2)) When the second condition made is satisfied, the second general winning line (winning lines L4, L5) has a higher proportion than the first winning line (winning lines L1, L2, L3). You may comprise so that the control which derives the combination (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum) for generating a prize may be performed (refer modification (8-2)).

  According to such a configuration, in a conventional slot machine, it is possible to win a small role alone, a small role and a special role at the same time. It is possible to expect a special role to be won according to the stop mode of the reel by making the stop control used at the time of simultaneous winning of the Since the stop mode at the time of simultaneous winning of special roles is different, it can be determined from the player whether or not the special role is won according to the stop mode, so if the special role is not won The problem that expectation is lost can be solved. That is, when the first determination or the third determination is made, there is a high possibility that a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning on the first winning line is derived, and the second determination or When the fourth determination is made, there is a high possibility that a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning in the second winning line is derived. That is, when a specific general winning is generated when the first determination or the third determination is made, and when a specific general winning is generated when the second determination or the fourth determination is made. A winning line from which a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is easily derived is different. The ratio of the probability that the third decision is made in the combined probability of the probability that the first decision is made and the probability that the third decision is made, the probability that the second decision is made, and the fourth decision Since the ratio of the probability of the fourth determination to the total probability is different from the probability of being made, the combination of symbols for generating the specific general prize was derived when the specific general prize was generated It is possible to change the degree of expectation that a special winning is permitted by the winning line. Furthermore, when a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is derived in the second winning line, a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is derived in the second winning line. In both cases, it is suggested that special prizes may be allowed to occur. It is impossible to discriminate, and the player's expectation that special winnings are allowed is lost regardless of which winning line the symbol combination for generating a specific general winning is derived. It won't be lost.

(L) derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means;
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and the identification information is derived from each of the plurality of variable display areas. Is possible,
One game is completed when display results are derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas (reel 2L, 2C, and 2R display areas), and a plurality of display results are derived and displayed in the plurality of variable display areas. In accordance with the combination of symbols derived and displayed on any of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5),
The multiple types of winnings include general winnings (small roles, replaying roles) other than the special winnings (bonus (A), (B)),
The derivation control means includes
The plurality of variable display areas as a display result in response to the determination that the occurrence of a specific general prize (orange, plum) among the general prizes (small role, re-playing role) is determined. In order to generate a specific general winning on the first winning line (winning lines L1, L2, L3) or the second winning line (winning lines L4, L5) of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) Control to derive the combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum)
The pre-determining means includes
First determination (orange, plum) to determine that the occurrence of the specific general prize is permitted, the fact that the specific general prize is allowed, and the occurrence of a special general prize different from the specific general prize A second determination (orange + 1 (1), plum +1 (2)), which simultaneously determines the fact that the specific general prize is allowed and the special prize is allowed 3 (Orange + BB (1), Plum + BB (2)), to allow the occurrence of the specific general prize, to allow the occurrence of the special general prize, and to allow the occurrence of the special prize simultaneously It is possible to make a fourth decision to decide (orange + 1 (1) + BB (1), plum +1 (2) + BB (2))
The sum of the probability of making the first decision (orange, plum) and the probability of making the fourth decision (orange + 1 (1) + BB (1), plum + 1 (2) + BB (2)) The ratio of the probability of making the fourth decision in the probability, the probability of making the second decision (orange + 1 (1), plum + 1 (2)) and the third decision (orange + BB ( 1), the first to fourth determinations are performed with different probabilities of the ratio of the probability of the third determination occupying the total probability of the plum + BB (2));
The derivation control means includes
When the first condition in which the first determination (orange, plum) or the fourth determination (orange + 1 sheet (1) + BB (1), plum + 1 sheet (2) + BB (2)) is made is satisfied In addition, a combination of symbols for generating the specific general winning in the first winning line (winning lines L1, L2, L3) at a higher rate than the second winning line (winning lines L4, L5) ( (Orange-Orange-Orange, Plum-Plum-Plum)
When the second condition in which the second determination (orange + 1 sheet (1), plum +1 sheet (2)) and the third determination (orange + BB (1), plum + BB (2)) are made is satisfied In addition, a combination of symbols for generating the specific general winning in the second winning line (winning lines L4, L5) at a higher rate than the first winning line (winning lines L1, L2, L3) ( You may comprise so that control which derives | leads-out orange-orange-orange and plum-plum-plum) may be performed (refer modification (8-2)).

  According to such a configuration, when the first determination or the fourth determination is made, there is a high possibility that a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning on the first winning line is derived. In the case where the second determination or the third determination is made, there is a high possibility that a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning in the second winning line is derived. That is, when a specific general winning is generated when the first determination or the fourth determination is made, and when a specific general winning is generated when the second determination or the third determination is made. A winning line from which a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is easily derived is different. The ratio of the probability that the fourth decision is made in the combined probability of the probability that the first decision is made and the probability that the fourth decision is made, the probability that the second decision is made, and the third decision Since the ratio of the probability of the third decision to the total probability is different from the probability of being made, the combination of symbols for generating the specific general prize was derived when the specific general prize was generated It is possible to change the degree of expectation that a special winning is permitted by the winning line. Furthermore, when a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is derived in the second winning line, a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is derived in the second winning line. In both cases, it is suggested that special prizes may be allowed to occur. It is impossible to discriminate, and the player's expectation that special winnings are allowed is lost regardless of which winning line the symbol combination for generating a specific general winning is derived. It won't be lost.

  The control for deriving the combination of symbols for generating the specific general winning at a higher rate than the second winning line in the first winning line means that the first winning line is at the rate of 100%. This includes a control for deriving a combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize. Further, the control for deriving the combination of symbols for generating the specific general winning in the second winning line at a rate higher than that in the first winning line means that the second winning line is at the rate of 100%. This includes a control for deriving a combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize.

  Further, the symbols constituting the combination of symbols for generating the specific general winnings may be the same type of symbols or different symbols. That is, the combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize may be a combination of symbols of the same type or may include different symbols.

(M) External test for performing processing for causing the variable display device to derive the same display result as when the derivation operation means is operated in the operation procedure based on operation procedure information for specifying a predetermined operation procedure The apparatus (test apparatus 1200) further includes output means (for example, the sub control unit 41 and the input / output board 1100) for outputting recommended operation procedure information for specifying a predetermined recommended operation procedure.
The output means outputs operation procedure information (recommended operation procedure information) according to the determination result by the prior determination means (see FIG. 26, modification (7)).

  According to such a configuration, in the external test apparatus, it is possible to identify an operation procedure that is likely to be actually performed by the player, and is derived when the operation procedure is performed according to such an operation procedure. A test can be performed based on the display result. As a result, the test can be performed on the assumption that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player.

  The output means outputs information for specifying an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting) (information that can specify the region numbers 1 to 21 for each of the reels 2L to 2R) as the recommended operation procedure information. (Refer to Modification (7)).

  The output means operates as a recommended operation procedure information when a prize determined to be allowed to be generated by the pre-decision means is operated in a predetermined first operation procedure (a predetermined small combination is not awarded). Information for specifying a predetermined second operation procedure to be generated with a higher probability than when a stop operation is performed (see Modification (7)).

  According to such a configuration, in the external test apparatus, it is possible to identify an operation procedure that is likely to be actually performed by the player, and is derived when the operation procedure is performed according to such an operation procedure. A test can be performed based on the display result. As a result, the test can be performed on the assumption that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also 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 horizontally arranged. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are “melon (for example, the design of the area number 19 of the left reel 2L)” and “grape (for example, the area number 16 of the left reel 2L). “Design”), “banana (eg, design with area number 17 on left reel 2L)”, “strawberry (eg, design with area number 12 on right reel 2R)”, “star” (eg, area number 20 on left reel 2L) ”,“ Red 7 (for example, the design of area number 18 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ White 7 (for example, the design of area number 10 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ BAR (for example, on the left reel 2L) A plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other such as “the symbol of area number 5” 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. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

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

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect the reference position and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated with white light from the back side. A reel LED 55 is provided. The reel LED 55 includes nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  Further, a display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4) 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. There are two types of liquid crystal displays: a non-glare type liquid crystal display with non-glare processing on the surface of the liquid crystal panel and a glare type liquid crystal display with glare processing (gloss processing). In the embodiment, a glare type liquid crystal display in which glare processing is applied to the surface of the display area 51a is used. In addition, a backlight (not shown) that irradiates the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and a concealing member that conceals the inside is further provided on the back surface. (Not shown) is provided.

  On the front side (front side in FIG. 1) of the liquid crystal display 51, an instruction (for example, touch operation) from the player to the display surface is detected, and the position (for example, the position where the touch operation is performed) is specified. Light-emitting devices 56a and 56b and light-receiving devices 57a and 57b that constitute a touch panel for the above-described purpose are installed. The light emitting devices 56a and 56b include a plurality of infrared light emitting elements (for example, LEDs). The light receiving devices 57a and 57b include a plurality of infrared light receiving elements (for example, phototransistors).

  The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed in pairs in the horizontal direction across the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed so that infrared rays radiated from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56a can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57a. Similarly, the light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed in pairs in the vertical direction across the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed so that infrared rays emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56b can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57b.

  In the present embodiment, infrared grids are formed along the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 by emitting infrared rays from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b. When a touch operation is performed on the display surface by the player, the light receiving devices 57a and 57b detect the shielding of infrared rays and output a signal for specifying the position where the detected light receiving element is arranged. To the touch panel controller 99 described later. The touch panel controller 99 can specify the position where the touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and the touch panel is formed by these. Yes.

  The light emitting devices 56 a and 56 b constituting the touch panel are installed on the left side and the lower side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51, and the light receiving devices 57 a and 57 b are installed on the right side and the upper side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The touch panel can detect a touch operation in an area surrounded by the light emitting devices 56a and 56b and the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and can specify a position where the touch operation is performed.

  Further, on the front door 1b, a medal is inserted using a medal insertion unit 4 into which a medal can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which a medal is paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). A single BET switch 5 operated when setting the number of bets for a minute, and using a credit, a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range (in this embodiment, an initial game described later) The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting 3 in RT (Replay Time) in which the winning probability of the state and the replay is changed, and 2 in the regular bonus, and setting of medals and bets stored as credits Settlement switch 10 operated when settling the used medals (returning the medals used for setting credits and bets), starting the game Start switch 7 is operated when that reel 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 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 during a big bonus, regular bonus, and RT described later, and when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying an error code indicating the contents and a payout display 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning 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.

  Further, inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. In the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R that indicate that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective are turned on. (See FIG. 4).

  Further, inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value described later A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time or during confirmation of the set value, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, which will be described later, are provided in a hopper tank 34 a provided inside the housing 1 a. (See FIG. 2) The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the side or the medal payout exit 9 side, the inserted medal that is inserted from the medal insertion section 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having a sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are 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), the reel unit 2 including the reel LED 55, the external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, the hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in 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 medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100 is a stop for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later. Switch 36a, for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement processing (processing for returning (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later It functions as an automatic settlement switch 36b, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state and a stop state except for a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. A reset that functions as a setting switch to change the setting value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery, which will be described later DOO / setting switch 38, a power switch 39 which is operated to turn ON / OFF the power supply is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET 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 L5 (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the start switch 7 is operated. Is in a valid state, that is, a state where the game can be started. When medals are inserted beyond 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 symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed. The winning line L2 set across the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the winning line L3 set over the lower symbols, the lower stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper right side. There are 5 types of winning lines L4 set across the symbols lined up in a row, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L5 set across the symbols lined down to the right. All the winning lines L1 to L5 are valid when a specified number of bets are set in the normal gaming state, RT, big bonus, and regular bonus.

  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.

  When one of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is set on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped as a display result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is 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. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is given. Will be. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds). The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, the symbols from the symbol to six frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, within 7 frames including the symbols displayed on the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line.

  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 a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 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 a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Random number generation circuit 42 for generating a random number, sampling circuit 43 for acquiring a random number from the random number generation circuit, and switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 Circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of flow path switching solenoid 30, and various displays and LEDs connected to game control board 40 The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the power supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and 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, an initialization command is not input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 that sometimes gives a reset signal to the main CPU 41a, an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, and an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 A disconnection monitoring IC 50 for monitoring the above 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.

  The main control unit 41 is also supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and while the backup power is being supplied, the main CPU 41a performs a refresh operation to hold the data stored in the RAM 41c. It has become so.

  The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, as will be described later, and the sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. . The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number, and in the present embodiment, 0 to 65535 is defined as the range. The main CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are processed by software instead of using the random numbers extracted by the hardware random number function as they are. The main CPU 41a also has a function of updating a numerical value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main) and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). .

  The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and detects a voltage drop (for example, whether or not the voltage drops below a predetermined voltage). Is a circuit that outputs the signal. Although not specifically shown, the main control unit 41 includes an interrupt input terminal. When a voltage drop signal is input to the interrupt input terminal, an external interrupt occurs, and the main CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 Performs power interruption interrupt processing according to external interrupts. Further, the main CPU 41a executes a timer interrupt process at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment).

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

  Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and stored in the RAM by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

  Next, the reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, The reset signal is output to restart the main control unit 41.

  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 the light receiving devices 57a and 57b constituting the touch panel described above, and detection signals of the connected light receiving devices 57a and 57b are input to the touch panel controller 99.

  The production control board 90 is connected to electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), production effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The electrical components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. The effect control board 90 is connected to the light emitting devices 56a and 56b constituting the touch panel described above, and the light emitting devices 56a and 56b are based on control by a touch panel controller 99 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. To be driven.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an effect driving LED 52, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, Switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from a reset circuit 95 for supplying 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 input for a certain period of time, and switches connected to the effect control board 90 Circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information The clock device 97, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub-control unit 91; A touch panel controller 99 for performing processing for specifying a position where a touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the devices 56b and 57b, other circuits, and the like are mounted. In response to the command transmitted from the game control board 40 and the output information from the touch panel controller 99, various controls for performing the performance are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the performance control board 90 is directly or Control indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). The sub CPU 91a acquires a command from the main control unit 41 based on an input of a strobe (INT) signal output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, and performs a command reception interrupt process for storing the command in the reception buffer. Run. In addition, the sub CPU 91a generates an interrupt at regular intervals and executes a timer interrupt process. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes a power interruption interrupt process according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98.

  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.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the display control circuit 92 mounted on the effect control board 90. As illustrated, the display control circuit 92 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 141 and a CGROM (Character Generator ROM) 142. The VDP 141 has a high-speed drawing function and a display output function for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51, and executes image processing in accordance with a command from the sub-control unit 91. The CGROM 142 stores image element data and moving image data (effect data) displayed as effects on the liquid crystal display 51.

  The VDP 141 includes a host interface 151, a transfer control circuit 152, a CGROM interface 153, a drawing circuit 154, a temporary storage memory 155, a frame buffer memory 156, a display circuit 157, and a moving image decoder 158. Yes.

  The host interface 151 includes an address input terminal and a data input / output terminal for exchanging various data with the sub-control unit 91. The transfer control circuit 152 performs control to transfer the effect data read from the CGROM 142 to the effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155 based on a command from the sub control unit 91. The CGROM interface 153 includes an address output terminal and a data input terminal for reading effect data stored in the CGROM 142.

  The drawing circuit 154 executes a drawing process for creating image data of an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the effect data stored in the effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155. The temporary storage memory 155 is composed of, for example, a VRAM (Video RAM) or the like, and includes an effect data area for storing effect data read from the CGROM 142. Further, in the temporary storage memory 155, based on a command from the sub-control unit 91, information indicating the rendering mode, information indicating that the reel transparent object is set in the transparent area, and information indicating that the transparent area is semi-transparent Etc. are also memorized.

  The frame buffer memory 156 is configured using, for example, a VRAM that is different from the temporary storage memory 155, and stores image data of an image created by a drawing process by the drawing circuit 154. The frame buffer memory 156 has two frames, and switching between image data writing and reading is performed every frame period. The display circuit 157 uses the image data read from the frame buffer memory 156 (for reading) as gradation data, and outputs the image signal to which the synchronization signal is added to the liquid crystal driver of the liquid crystal display 51. The moving picture decoder 158 is a circuit that decodes the moving picture data when it is read out from the CGROM 142 as effect data.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when a winning symbol is aligned on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bet number. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing. The big bonus may be indicated as BB, and the regular bonus provided during the big bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment outputs an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 6, these external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main CPU 41a, and the information output terminal board 1010 of the game store (hall) in which the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed. Via a hall computer such as a hall computer.

  From the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the occurrence of a winning, a gaming state Is an RB signal indicating that the RB is in progress, a BB signal indicating that the gaming state is BB, a door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, and a transition to the setting change mode described later. A setting change signal indicating a medal selector abnormality and a payout error signal indicating a hopper unit 34 abnormality are output.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, a challenge time (a gaming state where the number of sliding pieces on the reel is limited, but winning is allowed for all small roles) and a challenge bonus with a high probability of challenge time are provided. Although not installed, in order to share with the slot machine equipped with these gaming states, between the game control board 40 and the external output board 1000, in addition to the signal line for outputting the above signal, A signal line for outputting a signal during CT indicating that the gaming state is during the challenge time and a signal during CB indicating that the gaming state is during the challenge bonus is connected, and for error output that may be expanded in the future. The signal line is connected.

  The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit 1001, a parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002, a terminal for each output signal, and a connector 1003 for electrical connection with the circuit of the information providing terminal board 1010.

  Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, RB signal, BB signal, (CT signal), and (CB signal) are directly pulsed via the relay circuit 1001. The signal is output to the information providing terminal board 1010 as a signal.

  On the other hand, a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, and a (preliminary signal) are security signals that are serial signals that can be individually identified by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002. And output to the information providing terminal board 1010.

  The medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, RB signal, BB signal, (CT signal), and (CB signal) output from the external output board 1000 are output to the hall device via the information providing terminal board 1010. Is done. On the other hand, the security signal output from the external output board 1000 is again converted into a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, and a spare signal at the information providing terminal board 1010 and output to the hall device. Will be.

  The external output signal includes a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a dispensing error signal, but these door opening signal, setting changing signal, closing error signal, and dispensing error signal are not frequently output signals. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide an external output terminal for each of these signals.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the external output signal output from the game control board 40 as described above is output to the hall device via the external output board 1000, and the door opening signal among these external output signals, The setting change signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal are converted into a security signal, which is a serial signal that can be individually identified, by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 mounted on the external output board 1000 and externally converted. The door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the dispensing error signal can be output from one terminal, and it is not necessary to provide more terminals than necessary.

  In addition, even if there is a spare signal line that is not currently used but may be used in the future, individual signals can be identified with a single terminal, including the signal output from the spare signal line. It is possible to output as much as possible, and a spare signal line terminal that is not used does not become an empty terminal.

  In this embodiment, the door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the dispensing error signal can be individually identified by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 mounted on the external output board 1000. It is converted to a security signal, which is a serial signal, and output to the outside. For example, any one of a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a payout error signal can be output by an AND circuit or the like. If it is output, an error signal may be output to the outside with one terminal. Even in this case, an error occurs in the external device, the door is open, or the setting is being changed. It is possible to specify that any of them is occurring, and it is not necessary to provide more terminals than necessary. In this case, since a plurality of signals can be output to the outside with one terminal without being converted into a serial signal, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the medal IN signal indicating the number of medals (credits) used by the main CPU 41a to set the wager number as an external output signal as described above, for example, in order to manage sales in the hall computer. And a control for outputting a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals (credits) given to the player due to the occurrence of a prize to an external device as an external output signal.

  As an output method of the medal IN signal, a method of outputting every time the bet number is set can be considered. In this method, when the bet number is canceled after the bet number is set, the medal IN signal is output. There is a problem that control for canceling the output must be performed. In addition, when it is possible to set the bet number using both medals and credits, the bet number is set using a program that outputs a medal IN signal when the medals are inserted and the bet number is set and the credits. It is necessary to separately provide a program for outputting the medal IN signal when set.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 7A, the main CPU 41a of the present embodiment detects the main CPU 41a when the operation of the start switch 7 is effectively detected, that is, when the number of bets used in the game is determined. Outputs medals IN signals for the set number of bets together.

  Specifically, when a predetermined number of bets has not yet been set and the insertion of a medal is detected in a state where the insertion of a medal is permitted, every time one insertion of the medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 31. One bet is added. When the specified number of bets is set, the operation of the start switch 7 is validated. Thereafter, when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected, that is, when the bet number used in the game is determined, the main CPU 41a collectively outputs the medal IN signals for the set bet number. In addition, when the bet amount is set by using credit for all or a part of the specified number of bets, the main CPU 41a is set when the specified number of bets is set and the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. The medals IN signals for the number of bets set to are collectively output.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game is started, that is, when the number of medals used for setting the number of bets is determined, the medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets is collected. Since it is outputted to the outside, it becomes possible to omit the control for canceling the outputted medal IN signal in accordance with the cancellation of the betting number, and the control relating to the output of the medal IN signal can be simplified.

  In addition, since the medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the bet number is collectively output when the number of medals used for setting the bet number is determined, the bet number is set by inserting the medals. Sometimes it is not necessary to separately provide a program that outputs a medal IN signal and a program that outputs a medal IN signal when the number of bets is set using credits, and a program that outputs a medal IN signal is shared. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the program capacity for outputting the medal IN signal.

  On the other hand, as an output method of the medal OUT signal, a method of outputting the medal OUT signals collectively according to the number of medals paid out at the start of medal payout or a method of outputting the medal OUT signals collectively at the end of the medal payout can be considered. In the former case, when a medal out error occurs while the medal is being paid out and the medal payout is interrupted, the number of medals indicated by the medal OUT signal and the number of medals actually paid out are changed. There is a problem that an error occurs and the external device cannot specify the exact payout number at that time. In the latter case, after the medal payout is completed, the next game cannot be started until the output of the medal OUT signal is completed.

  Therefore, the main CPU 41a according to the present embodiment indicates that, when a medal is paid out by paying out a physical medal from the hopper unit 34, a medal indicating that one medal is awarded every time one medal is paid out. Outputs OUT signal.

  More specifically, when a winning with a medal payout occurs and is added to the credit, each time 1 is added to the credit, the main CPU 41a outputs a 1-pulse medal OUT signal indicating the payout of one medal. When a medal is paid out from the hopper unit 34, as shown in FIG. 7B, one medal is paid out and the main CPU 41a indicates the payout of one medal every time it is detected by the payout sensor 34c. A 1-pulse medal OUT signal is output. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 7B, during the medal payout, it is determined that a predetermined payout medal-free time has elapsed since the last medal payout was detected, or the medals are continuous. If the detection time exceeds a predetermined medal clogging time and is determined to be a medal clogging, and if the payout operation is stopped due to a payout error state, the number of sheets actually paid out is stopped before the payout operation is stopped. Only the medal OUT signal is output, the payout error is canceled, the remaining payout is resumed, the remaining medal is paid out, and the medal OUT signal accompanying the payout of the remaining medals is output each time it is detected by the payout sensor 34c. Will be. Then, when the payout of the last medal is detected and the output of the medal OUT signal is completed, the control of one game is finished, and the insertion of the medal is permitted at this time.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a medal is paid out by paying out a physical medal from the hopper unit 34, a medal OUT indicating that one medal is awarded every time one medal is paid out. Even if the medal is out and the payout error occurs and the payout of the medal is interrupted, the number of medals indicated by the medal OUT signal is actually output. Since the number of medals paid out matches, the number of medals paid out can be accurately output to the outside.

  Also, in the method of outputting the medals OUT signal collectively according to the number of medals paid out at the start of medal payout or the method of outputting the medals OUT signal collectively at the end of the medal payout, more medals are forced than the number of medals originally paid out. Medal indicating that one medal was awarded each time a medal is paid out, although it is difficult to detect it with an external device such as a hall computer when an illegal act of automatically paying out is performed. By outputting a signal, it is possible to accurately and accurately grasp the number of medals paid out by winning a small role on an external device in real time. It becomes possible to detect and such an illegal act can be prevented effectively.

  In addition, every time a medal is paid out, a medal OUT signal indicating that one medal has been awarded is output. Therefore, the bet number setting operation is permitted immediately after the medal payout is completed. Therefore, since the next game can be started, the game can proceed smoothly.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are, for example, hybrid type stepping motors, and include a stator 32b and a rotor 32a facing the stator 32b. The rotor 32a has a large number of gear-shaped salient poles (not shown), and permanent magnets magnetized in the same direction as the rotating shaft are incorporated therein. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R receive a pulse signal output from the motor drive circuit 45 based on the control of the main CPU 41a, and the respective excitation phases φ1 to φ4 of the stator 32b are excited according to a predetermined procedure. Each time a pulse is received, the rotor 32a is rotated by a predetermined angle (one step).

  FIG. 9A is a timing chart showing a control method when starting the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. In the figure, φ1 to φ4 indicate each excitation phase, “ON” indicates an excitation state, and “OFF” indicates a demagnetization state. When starting the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, the main CPU 41a starts excitation in the rotational direction by a 1-2 phase excitation method, which will be described later, starting from the state where only the stop phase is excited. Specifically, for example, when the stop phase is (φ3), φ1 to φ4 are changed in the order of (φ3, φ4), (φ4), (φ4, φ1). Excited alternately in 2 phase, 1 phase and 2 phase.

  If the excitation is started with a phase different from the stop phase as a starting point, the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is suddenly attracted to the excitation phase, and the reel vibrates at the start of rotation. In the present embodiment, since the excitation is started from the stop phase as a starting point, the reel integrally coupled with the rotor 32a starts smoothly.

  FIG. 9B is a timing chart showing a control method during rotation and stop of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R.

  First, during the rotation, that is, until the condition for stopping the reel is satisfied, the reel motor is driven by the 1-2 phase excitation method to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. For example, a pulse signal indicating excitation of φ1 to φ4 is turned ON / OFF at the timing shown in FIG. 9B, and (φ4, φ1), (φ1), (φ1,. (φ2), (φ2), (φ2, φ3), (φ3), (φ3, φ4), (φ4), (φ4, φ1)... in this order, 2 phase, 1 phase, 2 phase, 1 phase, 2 The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by exciting the φ1 to φ4 alternately for each phase and rotating the rotor 32a.

  Next, when the condition for stopping the rotating reel is satisfied, that is, when the rotor 32a steps out by an overshoot amount described later, an angle at which the symbol (target symbol) selected by the stop operation can be derived and displayed. When the angle position reaches the position (target stop angle position), the process shifts to the reel stop control from the excited state of the two phases. For example, when the condition for stopping the reel is established in the period shown in FIG. 9B as the stop condition establishment step, the process proceeds to stop control after waiting until time Ta when the two phases are excited. .

  The reel stop control is performed in two stages as indicated by T1 and T2 in FIG. The control performed at T1 is called 2-phase excitation stop control, and the control performed at T2 is called 3-phase excitation stop control.

  The two-phase excitation stop control is started from the time Ta when the reel motor is driven by the 1-2 phase excitation method and the state is shifted from the state in which the one phase is excited to the state in which the two phases are excited. In this control, the excited state is held for a predetermined hold time T1. For example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the state in which (φ1, φ2) is excited is held for the hold time T1 from the time when (φ1, φ2) is excited to the state in which (φ1) is excited. To do. As a result, rapid braking is applied to the rotor 32a of each reel motor that has been rotating at a high speed.

  The hold time T1 is determined according to the amount of overshoot that will cause the step-out, and varies depending on the magnitude of the holding torque of the reel motor, the inertia of the rotor 32a, the spring constant, and the like. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the amount of overshoot is four steps of the stepping motor, and the hold time T1 is set as a time required for the reel motor to drive for three steps. Then, the target stop angle position of the rotor 32a is set three steps ahead from the stage where the two-phase excitation stop control is started in accordance with the hold time T1.

  For this reason, at the time Tb when the hold time T1 elapses, the rotor 32a is in a position immediately before the target stop angle position, and the rotation speed is braked. Therefore, the three-phase excitation stop control is started by switching the excitation pattern at time Tb. That is, φ1 is demagnetized, and the stop phase φ3 corresponding to the target stop angle position and the two brake phases φ2 and φ4 at opposite positions across the stop phase are excited for a predetermined time T2. Thereby, the rotor 32a stops at the holding torque stable point of the stop phase φ3, that is, the target stop angle position while obtaining the brakes by the brake phases φ2 and φ4. As a result, the reel integrally coupled with the rotor 32a stops at a target stop position where the target symbol can be derived and displayed without being vibrated accurately.

  After the three-phase excitation stop control is executed during T2 (Tc), the brake phases φ2 and φ4 are demagnetized, and the motor voltage is changed from H to L while maintaining the excitation state of the stop phase φ3. The reason why the excited state of the stop phase φ3 is maintained even after the rotor 32a is stopped is that the rotor 32a deviates from the holding torque stable point of the stop phase φ3 due to the phase difference between the holding torque and the detent torque or the deviation due to the effect of friction. It is for preventing. As a result, it is possible to prevent the reel from moving finely after being temporarily stopped and the angular position of the rotor 32a when starting the reel motor next time from being shifted from the angular position at the time of stopping.

  The excitation state of the stop phase φ3 that is maintained even after the rotor 32a is stopped is a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds, without performing the next game start operation), and shifts to a standby state (demonstration effect). Is released when (the same timing as) has elapsed (Td). In other words, after the rotor 32a is stopped, if a predetermined time has elapsed without starting the next game, all of φ1 to φ4 are demagnetized. For this reason, for example, there is no burden on the components and the like constituting the stepping motor due to the heat generated when the excitation phase is continuously excited for a long time, so that deterioration of these components can be prevented. Further, in this embodiment, the excited state is released at the timing when the state in which the next game start operation is not performed continues for a predetermined time and shifts to the standby state (demonstration effect), so the player is playing a game. In the meantime, it is possible to maintain a state in which the symbols arranged on the reels are not easily displaced. On the other hand, in a state in which the player is unlikely to play, the load on the component parts of the stepping motor can be reduced.

  As described above, in order to start the rotation of the reel smoothly, it is necessary to specify the exact stop position of the rotor 32a at the start of the rotation of the reel motor. In this embodiment, the two-phase excitation stop control and 3 By performing the reel motor stop control together with the phase excitation stop control, the rotation of the rotor 32a is rapidly braked by the two-phase excitation stop control and is guided to the target stop angle position, and then the three-phase excitation stop control. As a result, the rotor 32a stops at the target stop angle position by excitation of the stop phase while obtaining the brake by excitation of the two brake phases at opposite positions across the stop phase of the target stop angle position. The inner rotor 32a can be stopped at the target stop angle position without vibrating. Furthermore, since the rotor 32a stops at the target stop angle position, the exact stop position of the rotor 32a is specified, so that the reel can be smoothly rotated at the start of rotation.

  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 four stages of 1 to 4, with 4 being the highest payout rate and the payout rates being 3, 2, 1 in this order. In other words, when 4 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantages decrease stepwise in the order of 3, 2, 1.

  In order to change the set value, when the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, it is necessary to turn it off once, and after the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the power of the slot machine 1 needs to be turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the game shifts to a state where the game can be started by setting the number of bets. It should be noted that when the power of the slot machine 1 is in an ON state, an operation for turning it OFF once, an operation for turning the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned ON, an operation of the reset / setting switch 38, An operation necessary for setting the set value, such as an operation of the start switch 7 for determining the set value, is referred to as a setting change operation. The setting change operation is not limited to such an operation, and may be any operation as long as it is an operation for setting a setting value.

  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, 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. General work consists of data that can be initialized at the end of BB, such as stop control table, stop symbol, number of medals paid out, total number of medals paid out in BB, winning flag (small role, replay that is initialized at the end of each game) ) And a winning flag are stored.

  Special work, data for sending commands to the production control board 90, various software random numbers, etc., data that is initialized only before the start of setting, at the end of each game, at the time of winning and setting changes Winning flag (big bonus, regular bonus) that is initialized at the time (when changing to the setting change mode), gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state of the next game, the number of digested games reaches the predetermined number of games This is a work in which the number of remaining games controlled by the RT is stored when the RT is finished (for example, RT2, 3 described later). In the special work, an example in which the number of remaining games controlled by the RT is stored will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games digested after being controlled by the RT is stored. Also good.

  The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored, and is set to 1 after 0 is stored in the initialization before the setting is started (before the transition to the setting change mode). The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored.

  Even in the case of shifting to the setting change mode, in principle, information regarding the gaming state (the type of gaming state and the number of remaining games in the case of RT) before the setting changing mode is maintained. Thereby, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT, the game state is controlled such that the replay winning probability of the RT is maintained even after the mode change mode is changed. In addition, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT that ends when the number of games reaches the predetermined number of games, the number of games is also maintained as will be described later. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, in the case of shifting to the setting change mode during the bonus winning, the winning flag of the bonus is initialized, and when winning in the bonus lottery, the winning flag can be set again and the replay winning probability of the RT is maintained. Controlled by the state. For this reason, in principle, an area in which a game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored is not initialized in connection with the setting change. As an exception, for example, when the gaming state before transition to the setting change mode is a bonus, a gaming state flag indicating the initial gaming state in relation to the setting change is 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 the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a starts up when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON, when a RAM error occurs, or when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. When the BB ends, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both turned off and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, six initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied. At this time, five types of initializations with different regions to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON at the time of start-up, and is performed when a change to the setting change mode is performed, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. Yes, in initialization 0, all areas (unused area and unused area) of the storage area of the RAM 41c except for the in-use stack area and the area where the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored (Including the stack area) is initialized and controlled to the initial gaming state.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed when only the setting key switch 37 is ON at the time of start-up and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, the stack in use in the storage area of the RAM 41c. The area, the area in which the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored, and all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the stop phase work are initialized.

  Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 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 saved work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, an example in which initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed at the end of the setting change mode will be described. However, the first game before the setting change mode, during the setting change mode, or after the setting change is performed. May be performed until the start is started (until the start switch 7 is operated). In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost, so 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 32a at the start of the rotation of the reel motor. If the data in the RAM 41c including the data indicating the stop phase is initialized, it is impossible to specify the exact stop position of the rotor 32a after changing the setting. When the reel motor is first rotated, Since the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is attracted to the excitation phase and the reel vibrates at the start of rotation, the rotation mode of the reel becomes unsightly and the player has forgotten that the setting has been changed. There is a problem of end.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, data indicating the stop phase when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are stopped (0, 1, 2, and 3 indicate φ1, φ2, φ3, and φ4, respectively) is allocated to the RAM 41c. By setting the set stop phase work, the exact stop position of the rotor 32a can be specified. 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 position of these rotors 32a. It becomes possible to start rotation smoothly. 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 the present embodiment, the RAM 41c is initialized when only the setting key switch 37 is activated and the mode is changed to the setting change mode. At this time, the stationary phase work is not initialized. Even in the gaming state after the setting change, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are first rotated after the setting change by maintaining the data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R stored in the stop phase work. In this case, these stop phases can be specified. However, when the data in the RAM 41c is cleared as the set value is changed, a specific initial excitation phase is used as the stop phase work. The excitation phase indicated by the data set and set in the stop phase work is excited before the game can be started after the setting change. Motor 32L, 32C, when rotating the 32R, may be able to identify these stop phases.

  Specifically, by clearing the data in the RAM 41c as the set value is changed, 0 indicating φ1 which is the initial excitation phase is set in the stop phase work. After the data indicating the initial excitation phase φ1 is set in the stop phase work, the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work, that is, the initial excitation phase φ1 is excited before the game can be started. . Note that the data indicating the initial excitation phase is set in the stop phase work by clearing the stop phase work in the RAM 41c, but the data set in the stop phase work is changed to the data indicating the initial excitation phase. By updating, data indicating the initial excitation phase may be set in the stop phase work.

  As a result, even when the data in the RAM 41c is cleared as the setting value is changed, the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is attracted to φ1 which is the initial excitation phase before the game can be started, and the angular position of the rotor 32a. And the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work can be matched, and then the data in which the angular position of the rotor 32a is set in the stop phase work when starting the reel motor in the first game is obtained. Since excitation is started in a state that coincides with the excitation phase shown, the reel integrally coupled with the rotor 32a can be started smoothly. Therefore, when the reel is rotated for the first time after the setting is changed, the reel does not vibrate, and it is possible to prevent the player from seeing that the setting has been changed.

  Also, when the main CPU 41a is started, even when returning to the state before the power interruption, the specific initial excitation phase is set as the stop phase work, and the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work is changed after the setting change, It is preferable to excite the game before the game can be started. As a result, for example, the correspondence between the angular position of the rotor 32a and the stop phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work by moving the reel manually. Even when the power cannot be removed, the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is attracted to φ1, which is the initial excitation phase, when the power is turned on, and the angular position of the rotor 32a and the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work can be matched. Then, when starting the reel motor in the first game, the angular position of the rotor 32a is the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work. Since starting the excitation in match condition, it is possible to smoothly start the reels are integrally coupled with the rotor 32a.

  In addition, the excitation state of the initial excitation phase is a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) without performing the game start operation, similarly to the excitation state of the stop phase maintained after the rotor 32a is stopped. It is preferable to be released when the standby timing (same timing as the transition to the demonstration effect) elapses, and by doing so, there is no burden on the parts constituting the stepping motor. Can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the overflow tank 35 is full based on the detection state of the full sensor 35a, and if it is determined that the full tank is full, a reset operation (reset switch 23 or Until the reset / setting switch 38 is operated), the game is controlled to a full error state in which the progress of the game is disabled.

  In the present embodiment, medals thrown in from the outside are first stored in the hopper tank 34a, and medals overflowing when the hopper tank 34a is full are stored in the overflow tank 35. The full tank state of the overflow tank 35 is detected by the full tank sensor 35a, and the full tank state is determined. However, the overflow tank 35 is not provided, and whether or not the storage amount of the hopper tank 34a exceeds a certain amount. A full tank sensor may be provided to detect whether the hopper tank 34a is full, and the full tank sensor is used to detect the full tank state. In addition, a first full sensor that detects whether or not the amount stored in the hopper tank 34a is equal to or greater than a certain amount is provided. When the first full sensor detects that the hopper tank 34a is full, the flow path of the inserted medal is set. In addition to switching to the overflow tank 35 side, a second full tank sensor for detecting the full tank state of the overflow tank 35 is provided, and the full tank state is determined based on detection of one or both of the first full sensor and the second full sensor. You may make it determine. For example, even when the second full sensor detects the full state, the medal stored in the hopper tank 34a may be paid out and the first full sensor may not detect the full state. By switching the medal flow path again to the hopper tank 34a side, medals can be stored until both tanks are full. Further, in such a case, even if only the second full sensor detects the full state, it is not determined that the full state is reached, and both the first full sensor and the second full sensor are full. When it is determined that the full tank state is detected, it is possible to further reduce the frequency at which the full tank state is determined.

  The main CPU 41a monitors the output state of the detection signal output from the full sensor 35a in the switch input determination process performed every 2.24 ms in the timer interrupt process. In the switch input determination process, when input determination of other switches (start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) is performed, the state is switched from the off state to the on state, and continuously (for a certain period of time) The number of times assigned for each switch type) On the condition that the switch is determined to be ON, the ON state of the switch is determined and the detection flag of the switch is set in the RAM 41c. For 35a, the on state of the full sensor 35a is determined only by switching from the off state to the on state, and the detection flag of the sensor is set in the RAM 41c. This is because the full sensor 35a is driven at a higher voltage than the other switches, and even if noise or the like occurs, there is little voltage fluctuation and erroneous detection is less likely to occur. In this way, in the switch input determination process, the ON state of the full sensor 35a is determined only by the detection signal of the full sensor 35a changing from off to on, and the duration after the change from off to on is determined. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the control related to the determination of the detection state of the full sensor 35a.

  The main CPU 41a determines whether or not it is in a full state based on the detection state of the full sensor 35a (the presence or absence of a detection flag) only once per game at the timing when the insertion of a medal is first detected after the end of the game control. If the full tank sensor 35a is on, the full tank flag is set and the full tank flag indicating the full tank state is set in the RAM 41c. However, in the next game in which the re-game player wins, the game ends. The medal is not allowed to be inserted until the medals are inserted, and the insertion of medals is not effectively detected. In the next game in which the re-game player wins, the determination of whether or not the tank is full is omitted. Even if the full sensor 35a is detected, it is not determined that the full tank state is reached, and the full tank flag is not set. Further, the main CPU 41a detects the inserted medal sensor 31 even when the insertion of medals is not permitted. However, even if the insertion of medals is detected during the replay game, the effective insertion of medals is performed. In this case, the determination of whether or not the tank is full is omitted. Even when the medal can be inserted after the game control is finished, the main CPU 41a sets the bet amount using the credit, and even when the game starts without the medal being inserted, the medal is inserted. In such a case, the determination of whether or not the full tank state is reached is omitted, and even if the full tank sensor 35a is detected, the full tank state is not determined and the full tank flag is set. There is nothing.

  Further, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the full tank flag is set at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted after the game control is finished, that is, whether or not the full tank state is determined. When the tongue flag is set, the progress of the game is disabled, and a full error state is controlled until a reset operation is performed. The main CPU 41a determines whether or not the replay game in-process flag is set in the RAM 41c before determining whether or not the full tank flag is set after the game control is finished, that is, whether or not the game is a replay game. If it is a replay game, the determination of whether or not the full tank flag is set is omitted. In such a case, even if the full tank flag is set, a full tank error state is set. Is not controlled, and if the replay game ends and is not a replay game, the full tank flag is determined at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted, and the full tank error state is controlled.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the insertion of a medal is detected for the first time after the end of the game control, it is determined whether or not the full tank sensor 35a is full based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a. If it is on, it is determined that the tank is full and a full tank flag is set in the RAM 41c. After that, if the re-game player has not won a prize in the game, after the control of the game is finished, the full-game error state is controlled at a timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted. On the other hand, when the re-gamer wins in the game and the replay game flag is set (not shown), the full game error state is not controlled after the game ends, and the next game (replay game) After the completion of, the full-error error state is controlled at a timing before the medal of the next game (or the next game if the next game is also a replay game) can be inserted. That is, in the game next to the game in which the re-game player wins, the full tank error state is not controlled.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the game next to the game won by the re-gamer, the insertion of medals is not permitted and the insertion of medals is not detected effectively. Even if the full tank sensor 35a is detected in the state, it is not determined that the tank is full, and the full tank flag is not set. Then, after the control of the game is finished, when the re-player is not won in the game and the medal can be inserted, it is determined that the medal is inserted for the first time when the medal is detected, and the game is full. If the tongue flag is set in the RAM 41c and the re-game player has not won a prize in the game, it is controlled to a full tank error state at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted after the end of the control of the game.

  Although not particularly illustrated, even if the medal can be inserted after the game control is finished, if the bet number is set using credits and the game starts without the medal being inserted, No charging is detected, and even if the full sensor 35a is detected in such a state, it is not determined that the tank is full, and the full flag is not set. Then, after the control of the game is finished, the medal can be inserted, and when the insertion of the medal is first detected, it is determined that the tank is full, and the full flag is set in the RAM 41c. In other words, a game is played by setting the number of bets using credits. If no medal is inserted during that time, a full tank error state is not determined until the next game where a medal is inserted. There is no control.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, medals stored in the overflow tank 35 based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a only once per game at the timing when the insertion of medals is first detected after the game control ends. It is determined whether or not the amount of storage in the tank is full, and if it is determined that the tank is full, the progress of the game is disabled and controlled to a full tank error state until a reset operation is performed. For example, when a replay game or a credit is used, even if a game in which no medals are inserted from the outside, it is monitored whether or not the amount of medals stored in the overflow tank 35 is full. However, the amount of game media stored in the overflow tank 35 is full despite the fact that the amount of stored medals does not increase. In addition to being unnecessarily monitored as to whether or not the game has entered the state, it is controlled by a full-fill error more frequently than necessary, which causes annoyance to the player. There is also a problem that increases.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the next replay game in which the re-game player has won a prize as described above, the insertion of medals is not permitted until the end of the game. It is not detected and the determination of whether or not it is full is omitted, the determination of whether or not it is full is not performed wastefully, and the full state can be monitored efficiently. The control load required to determine the full tank status can be reduced, and the frequency of full tank errors can be reduced as much as possible, making the player feel bothersome and reducing the labor required for the store clerk to resolve the full tank status. It becomes possible.

  In addition, since the determination of the full tank state is made when the insertion of the medal is detected, in the replay game in which the insertion of the medal is prohibited, the determination of whether or not the tank is full is inevitably omitted. In performing the control for omitting the determination of whether or not the replay game is full in the replay game, it is not particularly necessary to determine whether or not the game is a replay game.

  In addition, after the game control is finished, whether or not a full error has occurred at the timing when the insertion of medals is first detected in a state where the medals of the next game can be inserted, that is, at the timing when medals stored in the overflow tank 35 increase. Since the determination is made, the full tank state can be determined at an efficient timing.

  In addition, after the game control is finished, when the insertion of the second medal or the third medal is detected in a state where the medal of the next game can be inserted, the bet number is set using credits. In some cases, an insufficient amount of bets may be set by inserting medals. In such a case, the game is determined to be full in the game even though the storage amount of the overflow tank 35 has increased. In this embodiment, after the game control is completed, the full tank state is detected at the timing when the insertion of the medal is first detected in the state where the medal of the next game can be inserted. Therefore, in a game in which the amount stored in the overflow tank 35 increases, it becomes possible to reliably detect the full tank state.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the medal can be inserted after the game control is finished, the bet amount is set using the credit, and the game starts without the medal being inserted. The determination of whether or not the tank is in a tan state is omitted, and in a game in which no medal is inserted and the amount stored in the overflow tank 35 does not increase, it is unnecessary to determine whether or not a full tank error has occurred. It is possible to monitor the full tank condition efficiently, reduce the control load required to determine the full tank condition, and reduce the frequency of full tank errors as much as possible. It is possible to reduce the labor for the store clerk to eliminate the full tank condition.

  In addition, since the full state is determined when the insertion of medals is detected, the number of bets is set using credits, and it is inevitable when the game starts without inserting medals. The determination of whether or not the vehicle is full is omitted, and when the number of bets is set using credits and the game starts without a medal being inserted, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is full. In performing the control not to be performed, it is not particularly necessary to determine whether or not the credit is used.

  In the present embodiment, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the full tank flag is set at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted. The full tank error state is controlled before the next game medal can be inserted. For this reason, for example, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated once in a state where the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotating by being controlled to a full tank error state from the start of the game to the end of the control of the game. The rotation state is stopped, and the full tank error state is controlled. Thereafter, when the full tank error state is canceled, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated again, or the hopper motor 34b is driven to perform the medal payout operation. It is not necessary to perform complicated control such as stopping the medal payout operation once in a state in which the medal is paid out and controlling to a full tank error state and then restarting the medal payout operation when the full tank error state is canceled. That is, it is not necessary to perform control such as interrupting the game control once and then restarting the game control, and the control related to the progress of the game can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  In the present embodiment, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the full tank flag is set at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted. It is determined whether or not a full tank flag is set. If the full tank flag is set, the full tank error state may be controlled at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted. Even in this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  In addition, even when the full tank state is determined after the game control is completed and the full tank flag is set, if the re-gamer has won a prize in the previous game and the next game is a replay game, the game is full. Since it is not controlled by the tan error state, the frequency of full tan errors can be further reduced, so that it is possible to make the player feel bothersome and reduce the labor for the store clerk to resolve the full tank state. It becomes.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not the tank is full is determined at the timing when the insertion of a medal is detected for the first time after the end of the game control. For example, it is possible to determine whether or not the game is full at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted after the game control is finished, or to start the game. You may make it determine whether it is a full state at the time of operation detection, or the time of completion | finish of game control.

  Here, a modified example of the control in the full tank error state will be described. In this modified example, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not it is in a full state based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a only once per game at the timing before the medal insertion of the next game is permitted after the game control is finished. However, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the next game is a replay game based on the replay game flag before determining whether or not the tank is full, and determines that the game is a replay game. In the case, it is further determined whether or not the medal insertion flag is set, that is, whether or not a medal is inserted in the previous game, and only when it is determined that the medal insertion flag is set, the full tank state Whether or not is determined. For this reason, when the re-gamer wins in the previous game and no medals need to be inserted in the game (when the game is a replay game), or the bet number is set using credits in the previous game, When the game starts without being inserted, even if the full sensor 35a is detected, the determination as to whether or not it is full is omitted, and the full state is not determined.

  When the main CPU 41a determines that the game is full, the main CPU 41a disables the progress of the game at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted, and controls to the full error state until a reset operation is performed. To do. Note that the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the next game is a replay game before determining whether or not the game is full after the game control is finished. In such a case, even if the full sensor 35a is detected, the full tank error state is not controlled. On the other hand, if it is not a replay game, it is determined whether or not medals have been inserted in the previous game, and if no medals have been inserted in the previous game, determination of whether or not the tank is full is omitted. In such a case, even if the full sensor 35a is detected, the full tank error state is not controlled, and if a medal is inserted in the previous game, the game control after the next game is over and the next It is determined whether or not the game medal of the game is full at a timing before the game can be inserted, and the full tank error state is controlled.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted after the control of the game ends, and the next game is a replay game. If not, it is further determined whether or not a medal has been inserted in the previous game, and if a medal has been inserted in the previous game, it is determined whether or not the full state is detected based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a. Then, when it is determined that the tank is full, it is controlled to a full tank error state at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13, after the game control is finished, when the medal insertion flag is not set, that is, when the number of bets is set using credits in the previous game, and the game starts without inserting medals. In this state, it is not determined whether or not the full tank state is reached. Even if the full tank sensor 35a detects the full tank state in this state, it is controlled to the full tank error state after the game control of the game is finished. There is nothing. Then, after the control of the game in which medals are inserted after the next game (except for the replay game), it is determined that the state is full, and the full tank error state is controlled before the medal can be inserted.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14, when the next game is a replay game after the game control is finished, that is, when a re-game player wins a prize in the previous game and it is not necessary to insert a medal in the game, It is not determined whether or not the vehicle is in the tan state, and even if the full tank sensor 35a detects the full tank state in such a state, the full tank error state is not controlled after the game control of the game is finished. Then, after the control of the game in which medals are inserted after the next game (except for the replay game), it is determined that the state is full, and the full tank error state is controlled before the medal can be inserted.

  In this modified example, as described above, after the game control is finished and before the medal of the next game can be inserted, it is only once per game based on the detection state of the full sensor 35a. If it is determined that the game is full, the game progress is disabled, and the full tank error state is controlled until a reset operation is performed. Before, it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game, and if it is a replay game, the determination of whether or not it is full is omitted, and the determination of whether or not it is a full tank error is performed wastefully. The full tank state can be monitored efficiently, the control load required to determine the full tank state can be reduced, and the frequency of full tank errors can be reduced as much as possible. Or to the Shii I think, it is possible to reduce the effort for the clerk to eliminate the full state.

  Further, in the modification, when the bet number is set using credits and the game starts without inserting medals, the determination as to whether or not the game is full is omitted after the game control ends. In the case where no medal is inserted and the storage amount of the overflow tank 35 does not increase, the determination of whether or not the full tank error has occurred is not made wastefully, and the full tank state can be efficiently obtained. The monitoring load can be reduced, and the control load required to determine the full tank status can be reduced, and the frequency of full tank errors can be reduced as much as possible, making the player feel bothersome and the effort required for the store clerk to clear the full tank status. Can be reduced.

  In the modified example, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the next game medal can be inserted, and it is determined whether or not the tank is full. After the game is over, the overflow tank 35 is determined. A full tank state can be determined before the number of medals increases. When the full tank state is determined, a full tank error state is set before the next game medal can be inserted, so that the progress of the game is disabled before the medal increases in the overflow tank 35, The storage amount of the overflow tank 35 does not increase any more, and the full tank error state is controlled between the start of the game and the end of the control of the game, for example, the reels 2L, 2C, When the 2R is rotating, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped once and controlled to a full tank error state, and then the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are restarted when the full tank error state is released. Or when the medal payout operation is stopped by driving the hopper motor 34b, the medal payout operation is once stopped, Controls to, when the subsequent full Tan'era state is released, it is not necessary to perform complicated control such or to resume dispensing operation of medals. That is, it is not necessary to perform control such as interrupting the game control once and then restarting the game control, and the control related to the progress of the game can be prevented from becoming complicated. Further, since the determination of the full tank state and the control of the full tank error state associated therewith are performed almost simultaneously, there is no need to hold information indicating that the full tank state has been determined.

  In the modified example, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the next game medal can be inserted, and it is determined whether or not the tank is full. Even if it is determined whether or not, the full tank state can be determined after the game is over and before the medal is increased in the overflow tank 35.

  Also, in this case, when a full tank state is determined, the full tank error state may be controlled before proceeding to the next game. It is not necessary to perform control such as resuming control of the game, and it is possible to prevent the control related to the progress of the game from becoming complicated. Further, since the determination of the full tank state and the control of the full tank error state associated therewith are performed almost simultaneously, there is no need to hold information indicating that the full tank state has been determined.

  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 makes a BET 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, standby for the effect control board 90 A plurality of types of commands including a command, a stop command, an error command, an initialization command, a setting end command, a setting value command, a power-on command, an operation detection command, and a door command are transmitted.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals inserted, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number. When a medal is inserted, the one-BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number. Sent when

  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.

  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 every time stop control of each reel is performed.

  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 includes the game state of the next game (whether it is in the initial game state, during RT, and what kind of RT, big bonus, regular bonus, etc.) and during RT. This is a command that can specify the number of remaining games and the currently set value, and is transmitted after a setting end command to be described later and at the end of the game.

  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 release of an error state. When an error is determined and controlled to the error state, an error command that indicates the occurrence of the error state is sent, and a reset operation is performed to release the error state. At that time, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The initialization command is a command indicating that the gaming state has been initialized and the start of the setting change mode, and is transmitted when the RAM 41c is initialized and shifts to the setting change mode.

  The setting end command is a command indicating the end of the setting change mode, and is transmitted when the setting ends, that is, when the setting change mode ends.

  The set value command is a command indicating the set value currently set, and is transmitted when the setting is changed and when the power is turned on.

  The power-on command is a command that indicates whether or not one of the special roles has been won at power-on, and if it can be restored to the state before the power interruption at startup, it returns to the state before the power interruption. Sent when.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, ON (open state) / OFF (closed state). Sent before the setting can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (ON to OFF, OFF to ON).

  The operation detection command is the detection state of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the checkout switch 10, that is, ON / OFF, and these switches are effective in the progress of the game. Whether the bet number can be set and the specified number of bets has not yet been set, and the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAX BET switch 6 has been accepted. It is valid when credits remain and is invalid otherwise.Acceptance of the operation of the start switch 7 is valid until the start switch 7 is operated after the specified number of bets is set, otherwise The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is accepted after the reels are rotated at a constant speed and the reels are ready to stop. It is valid until each stop operation is detected, otherwise it is invalid.The settlement switch 10 has a credit remaining or a bet amount is set in the period from the end of the game to the start of the next game. This command is valid when the switch is active, and otherwise is invalid.) When the detection state of these switches changes, whether the acceptance of the operation is valid for the progress of the game, Sent regardless of invalid period.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in start-up processing and game processing described later, temporarily stored in a normal command transmission buffer provided in a special work of the RAM 41c, and the timer interrupt processing described above. Sent in (main).

  The normal command transmission buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  The door command is stored in a door command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c in the door monitoring process in the timer interrupt process (main) described above, and is transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

  The door command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer, and an area in which only one door command can be stored is allocated. The door command transmission buffer stores a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at the time of power-on or at the end of one game, and after the change of the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25. Stored is a door command indicating the detected state. Further, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is not cleared even after the door command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by the newly stored door command. When the power is turned on or one game ends, a door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of a door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is set, and the door command transmission request 1 is set or the door is opened. When the detection state of the detection switch 25 changes, the door command transmission request 2 is set. When this door command transmission request 2 is set, the door stored in the door command transmission buffer is set. Command transmission is instructed.

  The operation detection command is stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer provided in the special work of the RAM 41c in the switch monitoring process in the timer interrupt process (main) described above, and is transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main) described above. The

  The operation detection command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer and the door command transmission buffer, and an area in which only one operation detection command can be stored is allocated. The operation detection command transmission buffer includes a single BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and a detection state after the change when the detection state of the settlement switch 10 is changed. An operation detection command indicating validity / invalidity of each switch at the time is stored. In addition, the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is not cleared after the operation detection command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by the newly stored operation detection command. It has become. An operation detection command transmission request is set when the detection state of any of these switches changes, and the operation detection command transmission buffer is set by setting the operation detection command transmission request. The operation detection command stored in the command is transmitted.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a executes timer interrupt processing at intervals of 0.56 ms. In the timer interrupt process, timer interrupts 1 to 4 are repeatedly performed, and processes unique to the timer interrupts 1 to 4 are performed at intervals of 2.24 ms. The command transmission process for transmitting the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, and the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is performed by timer allocation. The command transmission process is also executed at intervals of 2.24 ms.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 91a acquires a command buffered in a reception buffer, which will be described later, in a timer interrupt process (sub) that is executed at an interval of 1.12 ms. For this reason, every time the main CPU 41a executes a timer interrupt process, that is, when a command transmission process is performed at an interval of 0.56 ms, there is a possibility that the sub-control unit 91 cannot receive the command normally.

  However, in the present embodiment, as described above, the main CPU 41a executes the command transmission process at a rate of once per four timer interrupt processes, that is, at an interval of 2.24 ms. A plurality of commands can be transmitted by transmitting only one of a command stored in the command transmission buffer, a door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, and an operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. Are transmitted at intervals of at least 2.24 ms, the sub-control unit 91 can reliably acquire these continuously transmitted commands.

  In the present embodiment, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated according to the progress of the game in the activation process or the game process, and stored in the normal command transmission buffer. As for the door command, when the door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is set in the activation process or the game process, or the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is changed. In this case, it is stored in the door command transmission buffer. The operation detection command is stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer when the detection state of any one of the BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, and the checkout switch 10 changes. Is done.

  In the command transmission process in the timer interrupt 2, an untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, an untransmitted door command transmission request stored in the door command transmission buffer, or an operation detection command transmission buffer When a transmission request for the stored operation detection command is detected, a delay time is set, and when the set delay time elapses, the unsent command and door command transmission buffer stored in the normal command transmission buffer The operation command stored in the door or the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is transmitted.

  Specifically, in the command transmission process, an untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, a door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, or an operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. When detected, the random number for delay set in the range of 0 to 17 is acquired and set in the delay counter provided in the special work of the RAM 41c.

  At this time, in the command transmission process in which the delay counter value is set and the command transmission process executed in the timer interrupt 2 thereafter, the delay counter value is decremented by 1 and when the delay counter value becomes 0, An untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, a door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, or an operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is transmitted.

  That is, the command detected in the command transmission process is a time corresponding to a multiple of the command transmission process execution interval (2.24 ms). Is transmitted after the elapse of time (2.24 ms) {0 to 35.84 ms because the delay counter value is 0 to 17}.

  Note that the timer interrupt process is performed by interrupting the basic process for the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, and the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. Since it is performed within (main), processing is not delayed due to command delay.

  In this embodiment, the normal command transmission buffer is provided with an area where a plurality of commands can be stored. The command stored in the normal command transmission buffer and the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer are provided. Alternatively, it is possible to store a newly generated command in an empty area of the normal command transmission buffer without waiting for transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. That is, a plurality of commands can be stored in the normal command transmission buffer. For this reason, it can be avoided that the progress of the game is stopped due to the delay of the command transmission. This is not the case when the normal command transmission buffer is full of untransmitted commands.

  In the command storage process, when a plurality of commands are stored in the normal command transmission buffer, these commands are stored in the order of generation. In the command transmission process, the commands are transmitted in the order stored in the normal command transmission buffer. It is like that. That is, commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer are transmitted in the order in which they are generated.

  Note that the power-on command and the initialization command are transmitted with the highest priority. Before the power-on command or initialization command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, other normal commands ( Hereinafter, commands other than the door command, operation detection command, power-on command, and initialization command are called normal commands. (In the case of an initialization command, store in the normal command transmission buffer before that.) Even if the normal command is not already stored since the data is also cleared, the power-on command or the initialization command is transmitted with priority.

  When a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer and a door command transmission is requested (when the door command transmission request 2 is set), in principle, the normal command transmission buffer. The door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is transmitted with priority over the command stored in.

  Note that if the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is a power-on command or an initialization command, or if the normal command transmission buffer stored in the normal command transmission buffer is waiting for transmission (delayed), the door command However, this is not the case when a request for transmission is requested, and the power-on command, initialization command, or normal command waiting to be transmitted is given priority, and the power-on command, initialization command, or normal command waiting to be transmitted After being sent, send a door command. If an untransmitted normal command remains in the normal command transmission buffer after transmitting a normal command waiting for transmission, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is transmitted with priority.

  In addition, when a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, an operation detection command transmission is requested (when an operation detection command transmission request is set), or door command transmission and operation detection. When command transmission is requested at the same time, as a rule, the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer or the door command transmission buffer is stored rather than the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. Priority is given to the door command being sent.

  When a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer while waiting for transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer (during delay), or when a door command transmission is requested However, the operation detection command waiting for transmission is transmitted with priority, and after the operation detection command waiting for transmission is transmitted, the normal command or the door command is transmitted.

  The main CPU 41a monitors the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 about every 100 ms. More specifically, an input state (door) in which the detection signal from the door open detection switch 25 is made positive logic in the port input process performed in any of the timer interrupts 1 to 4 of the timer interrupt process (main), that is, every 0.56 ms. Open detection switch 25ON = 1 (door open state), door open detection switch 25OFF = 0 (door closed state)), and is performed by timer interrupt 2 of the timer interrupt process (main), that is, every 2.24 ms. In the door monitoring process to be performed, a logical state of about 100 ms (door monitoring process 45 times) is performed for the fixed state of the detection signal of the door opening detection switch 25 acquired in the above-described port input process (the input state that is the same for two consecutive times). Subsequently, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is determined using the result. If the calculation result is 1 when about 100 ms elapses, that is, if the door opening detection switch 25 is turned ON (opened) even once during that time, it is determined that the door opening detection switch 25 is ON. If the calculation result is 0, that is, if the door opening detection switch 25 is not turned ON (opened) even once during that time, it is determined that the door opening detection switch 25 is OFF. If the result of this determination matches the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, it is determined that there is no change in the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25. Otherwise, it is determined that the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 has changed, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is updated to a door command indicating the detection state after the change, and the door command transmission request 2 Is set to command transmission of the door command. When determining that the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 has changed, the main CPU 41a requests an update of the output state of the door opening signal to the external output board 1000 in addition to the door command transmission command.

  The main CPU 41a sets the door command transmission request 1 in the activation process or the game process when the power is turned on or at the end of one game, and requests transmission of the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer. On the other hand, in the door monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the door command transmission request 1 is set. If the door command transmission request 1 is set, it is determined that there is a door command transmission request and the door command transmission is performed. Request 2 is set to command transmission of the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer. In addition, when the door command transmission request 1 is set, the main CPU 41a requests an update of the door open signal output state for the external output board 1000 in addition to the door command transmission command.

  In this way, when commanding the transmission of the door command, it is also required to update the output state of the door opening signal to the external output board 1000, so the door opening signal output state is linked to the door command transmission command. And is updated.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the door command is performed with priority over the normal command, and the door command is transmitted after a delay time determined at random has passed in the same manner as other commands. On the other hand, since the maximum command delay time is 35.84 ms, when transmission of a door command is requested in a state where the normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, after the door command is transmitted, Further, it takes about 72 ms until the normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is transmitted. However, the monitoring interval of the door open detection switch 25 is further stored in the normal command transmission buffer after transmitting the door command. If the detected state of the door opening detection switch 25 is continuously changed if it is shorter than about 72 ms required for transmitting the normal command being stored, the normal command transmission buffer is stored while the change continues. Normal command sending buffer will not be sent, so normal command sending buffer overflows There is a possibility become. For this reason, in this embodiment, the monitoring interval of the door opening detection switch 25 is longer than about 72 ms required for transmitting the normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer after transmitting the door command. As a result, even if the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is continuously changed, it is normal that after the door command is transmitted and before the next door command is transmitted. At least one normal command stored in the command transmission buffer can be transmitted, so that the normal command transmission buffer does not overflow.

  The main CPU 41a monitors the detection states of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the checkout switch 10 about every 10 ms. Specifically, in the above-described port input processing performed every 0.56 ms, an input state in which detection signals from the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are converted to a positive logic. (ON = 1, OFF = 0) are acquired, and the timer interrupt processing (main) is performed by timer interrupt 2; that is, the switch monitoring processing performed every 2.24 ms is 1 acquired in the port input processing described above. The detection state of the detection signals of the sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10 (input state that is the same for two consecutive times) is about 10 ms (door monitoring process 5 Times) Continue to OR each separately and use the result to make one BET switch 5, M Determining XBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the detection state of the adjusting switch 10. When the calculation result is 1 when about 10 ms elapses, that is, when ON is detected even once during that time, it is determined that the corresponding switch is ON, and when the calculation result is 0, that is, during that time If ON is not detected even once, it is determined that the corresponding switch is OFF. If the result of this determination matches the detection state of each switch indicated by the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer, it is determined that there is no change in the detection state. The operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is changed to an operation detection command that indicates the detection state after the change and indicates the validity / invalidity of each switch at that time. Update, set operation detection command transmission request, and instruct transmission of the operation detection command.

  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.

  The receiving buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 128 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  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 device.

  In the present embodiment, the time interval (1.12 ms) at which the sub CPU 91a performs the timer interrupt process (sub) is shorter than the time interval (2.24 ms) at which the main CPU 41a transmits a command. If an operation associated with a normal game is performed, an unprocessed command stored in the reception buffer is received until the next command is received even when commands are continuously transmitted from the main CPU 41a. In this case, a plurality of unprocessed commands are not stored in the reception buffer, and when a command transmitted from the main CPU 41a is received, the first timer interrupt is performed thereafter. The command received by the process (sub) is read and the process corresponding to the command is performed.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command for each of a plurality of types of stages (for example, the first stage to the third stage) for specifying the aspect of the effect by the character and the background, Control patterns of these effect devices, such as the lighting mode of the effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, and the lighting mode of the reel LED, are registered. When receiving the command, the sub CPU 91a refers to the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command among the control patterns registered corresponding to the stage set in the RAM 91c in the game in the control pattern table. The rendering device is controlled based on the control pattern. That is, the sub CPU 91a controls the effect device so as to execute the effect according to the received command in a mode specified from the set stage type. The plurality of types of stages in the present embodiment include background images displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, characters appearing, sound effects / game sounds output from the speakers 53, 54, lighting patterns of the effect effect LEDs 52, and the like. At least one of the aspects is set to be different.

  If the sub CPU 91a receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by reception of a certain command (excluding a continuous effect described later), the sub CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, An effect based on a control pattern corresponding to a newly received command 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 the present embodiment, when a betting number setting operation is performed during execution of an effect (excluding a continuous effect described later), that is, the sub CPU 91a receives a BET command indicating that the bet number has been set. Sometimes, the current performance is canceled. 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 finished. In such a case, the production is continued unnecessarily even though there is an intention to finish the game by ending the performance being executed. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

  Each time a predetermined number of games are consumed, a stage is selected according to a predetermined distribution ratio and set in the RAM 91c. For example, the distribution rate is set such that the probability of selecting a specific stage (for example, the first stage) is higher when the player wins than when the player does not win a big bonus or a regular bonus. It may be a thing. This makes it possible to predict whether or not a big bonus or a regular bonus has been won based on the type of stage, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  The control pattern table contains specific controls that are referred to when a specific command (standby command, stop command, error command, initialization command, setting end command, power-on command indicating that special role is elected, etc.) is received. When the pattern is stored and the sub CPU 91a receives these specific commands, the sub CPU 91a refers to the specific control pattern corresponding to the command regardless of the stage set in the game, and The effect device is controlled based on the above.

  When a standby command is received, a demo pattern for executing a demonstration effect (demonstration effect) is referred to as a control pattern. In addition, when the bonus finalization effect that informs the winning of the special role is being executed, the execution of the demo effect is prohibited, and even if a standby command is received in such a state, the demo pattern is not displayed. It is not referred to as a control pattern, and a demonstration effect is not executed.

  When a stop command indicating the occurrence of a stop state is received, a stop notification pattern for notifying that the stop state is in effect is referred to as a control pattern. When a stop command indicating release of the stop state is received, the above-described demo pattern is referred to as a control pattern. That is, when the stop state is released, the demonstration effect is executed.

  When an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state is received, an error notification pattern for notifying the fact of the error state and its type is referred to as a control pattern. When an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is received, the control pattern that was being executed when the error occurred is referred to. That is, the production at the time of error occurrence is executed from the beginning.

  When the initialization command is received, a setting notification pattern for notifying that the setting is being changed is referred to. When the setting end command is received, the demo pattern described above is referred to as a control pattern. In other words, when an initialization command is received, a notification during setting change is executed, and when a setting end command is received thereafter, a demonstration effect is executed.

  When a power-on command indicating that a special role is won is received, a special role notification pattern for notifying that the special role has been won is referred to. That is, when a power-on command indicating that the special role is won is received, a notification effect for notifying that the special role is won is executed. Note that the notification effect for notifying the winning of the special role is once executed until it receives a winning determination command indicating that the special role has won.

  Regardless of whether or not the effect state before power interruption can be restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c at the time of activation, the sub CPU 91a receives an initialization command or a power-on command before actually starting the effect. Wait until either is received. When the initialization command is received in this state, the data in the RAM 91c is cleared. In addition, when a power-on command indicating that the special role is elected is received in this state, a notification effect indicating that the special role is elected is executed. If it is possible to return to the performance state before the power interruption, the demonstration is performed. Also, in the state of waiting for receiving the initialization command or the power-on command, the execution of the timer interrupt process that executes the presentation based on the reception of the command is not permitted, and even when other commands are received, An effect based on the command is not performed, and no effect is performed until an initialization command or a power-on command is received after the startup and execution of the timer interrupt process is permitted.

  For this reason, even if the command transmission lines of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are disconnected when the power is turned on and the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are connected thereafter, the sub control unit 91 does not Since no initialization command has been received, the production control is not performed, and even if the command transmission lines of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are disconnected at the time of startup, the sub control unit 91 is turned on. It is impossible to avoid receiving the command and avoid the execution of the notification effect indicating that the special role is won. Thus, when the main control unit 41 is started, the state before power interruption is restored, and before power interruption. When the special role is elected, the winning of the special role is surely notified.

  On the other hand, it is necessary to turn off the power once in order to connect unauthorized tools such as driving tools (disconnecting the connector without turning off the power). Even if it is used and illegally set to win the special role, when the main control unit 41 is restarted, it can be easily determined from the outside that the special role has been won. Thus, it is possible to effectively prevent illegal sales such as providing a slot machine set in a state in which a special role is won to a player at the start of sales at a game shop.

  Further, the notification effect is continuously executed until a winning determination command indicating the winning of the special role is received, that is, until the winning special role is won. For this reason, until the special role wins, that is, until the winning flag of the special role is cleared, the notification effect will not stop, and it is not possible to cancel the notification effect while maintaining the special role win by the amusement store. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively suppress illegal sales such as providing slot machines 1 that are set in a state where a special role is won using a driving tool to a player at the start of business at a game shop, etc. Can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 is activated, the main CPU 41a returns to the state before the power interruption, and the special CPU is elected before the power interruption. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the power-on command indicating that the special role is won and the sub-control unit 91 receives the power-on command, the sub-control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display 51 that controls the special role. It is executed by a production device such as the LED 52, the speaker 53, 54, the reel LED 55, etc. Even if the special role is set illegally, the special control is made when the main control unit 41 is restarted. The winning device is informed that the winning is made and it becomes easier to distinguish, so the slot machine set in a state where the special role is won using a driving tool is used when the game player starts business. It is possible to more reliably prevent illegal sales, such as to provide.

  In the present embodiment, the special device winning is notified by the effect device controlled by the sub-control unit 91, but when the main control unit 41 is activated, it returns to the state before the power interruption, In addition, when the special role is elected before the power interruption, the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, and the payout display 13 directly controlled by the main control unit 41 are notified of the special role winning. Also good. In addition, a notification LED for notifying the winning of the special role is provided as an electronic component that is directly controlled by the main control unit 41. When the main control unit 41 is activated, it returns to the state before the power interruption, and the special role is selected before the power interruption. In such a case, the notification LED may be used to notify the winning of the special role.

  Based on the reception of the door command, the sub CPU 91a issues a door opening notification indicating that the front door 1b is opened. Specifically, when the sub CPU 91a receives a door command, if no new door command is received after 100 ms, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the received door command is confirmed and detected. If the confirmation detection state is ON (door open), the door open notification is performed. In the door opening notification, the effect effect LED 52 blinks, the door opening notification screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an error warning sound is output. After that, the door command is received, and even if 100 ms elapses, the door command is not received and the detection state indicated by the door command becomes the definite detection state. If the definite detection state is OFF (door closed), the door is opened. Stops the notification and returns to the original performance.

  In addition, when a door command is newly received within 100 ms after the last door command is received, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the previously received command is not set as the definite detection state. If no door command is received even after 100 ms after receiving a new door command, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the last received door command is set as the detection state, and the determination detection state is If it is ON (door open), the door open notification is performed, and if the definite detection state is OFF (door closed), the door open notification is stopped.

  For this reason, even when a door command indicating ON of the door opening detection switch 25 (door opening) is received in a state where the door opening notification is not performed, the door opening detection switch 25 is turned OFF (door closing) within 100 ms. When the door command shown is received, the door opening notification is not performed, and even if the door command indicating that the door opening detection switch 25 is OFF (door closed) is received in the state where the door opening notification is being performed, 100 ms thereafter. If the door command indicating ON of the door opening detection switch 25 (door opening) is received within, the door opening notification is not stopped.

  In addition, when a door command is received continuously within an interval of 100 ms, such as when a new door command is received within 100 ms after receiving a door command and then a new door command is received within 100 ms thereafter. In the meantime, the state of the door opening notification is maintained (if the door opening notification is not performed, the door opening notification is not started, and if the door opening notification is performed, it is continued) After the last received door command, the door open notification state is determined based on the detection state determined when 100 ms elapses, the door open notification has been performed so far, and the determined detection state is ON (door open) If the detected state is OFF (door closed), the door opening notification is stopped while the door opening notification is stopped. If the opening notification is not performed and the determined detection state is OFF (door closed), the door opening notification is not performed. If the determined detection state is ON (door opening), the door opening notification is started. To do.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41a only transmits a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, and whether or not the front door 1b is opened from the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25. The sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the front door 1b is opened based on the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the door command received from the main CPU 41a, and based on the determination result. The door opening notification is made.

  Although it is necessary to open the front door 1b in order to perform some fraudulent action on the parts inside the slot machine 1 such as the game control board 40, in the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is opened, Since the fact is notified, it is possible to effectively prevent such a fraud and to detect it early even if a fraud is made.

  Conventionally, in the case of notifying the opening of the front door, the game control is performed based on the signal input to the game control means in spite of the fact that the effect control means performs error notification in order to reduce the control load of the game control means. It is necessary for the means to determine whether or not the front door has been opened, and the control load on the game control means cannot be reduced sufficiently.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a monitors the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 about every 100 ms, and indicates the detection state after the change when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes. Only by transmitting a door command, it is not determined whether or not the front door 1b is opened from the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, and the sub CPU 91a indicates a door opening detection switch indicated by the door command received from the main CPU 41a. It is determined whether or not the front door 1b is opened based on the detection state of 25, and the door opening notification is performed based on the determination result. Therefore, the main CPU 41a opens the front door 1b. In the notification, it is determined whether or not the front door 1b is opened based on the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 (door opening). Detection chattering prevention determination of the switch 25) is not necessary to perform, it is possible to reduce the control load on the main CPU 41a.

  Further, even when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 has not changed, the main CPU 41a transmits a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at that time when the main CPU 41a is activated and when one game ends. Therefore, even if the sub CPU 91a misses the door command at the time of change, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 can always be acquired at the time of starting and at the end of one game. Even if the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 does not change after the failure, the state in which the change in the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is not reflected in the door opening notification can be prevented from continuing.

  In addition, the main CPU 41a, as a general rule, when the transmission of the door command is requested (when the door command transmission request 2 is set) when the normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer. The door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is given priority over the command stored in the command transmission buffer, and the monitoring interval of the door open detection switch 25 and the transmission of the door command are transmitted. The error of the interval can be suppressed as much as possible.

  In the normal command transmission waiting state (during delay) stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the delayed normal command is given priority over the door command, and the delay time has already been reached. Even though the timing is started, the delay control is not complicated by interrupting the timing. Also, the power-on command and the initialization command are transmitted with priority over all commands including the door command, and the return of the sub CPU 91a is delayed by transmitting other commands first. There is nothing.

  In the present embodiment, once the door command transmission request 2 for commanding the transmission of the door command is set once, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes until the door command based on the command is transmitted. However, even if the door open detection switch 25 detection state changes while waiting for transmission of a power-on command or an initialization command, the door command is overwritten without being transmitted. Can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, a door command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer, and transmission management becomes complicated when the door command is transmitted with priority over the normal command. There is no end.

  In this embodiment, the door command is stored in the transmission buffer in the timer interrupt process (main) that periodically interrupts and executes the basic process, whereas the normal command is transmitted in the basic process. Since the door command and normal command are stored in the same transmission buffer, it is necessary to disable interrupts when storing the normal command in the transmission buffer. If the door command is stored while interrupting the message in the transmission buffer, the normal command being processed is overwritten, and the door command is partially overwritten after returning. In such a configuration, interrupts are prohibited every time a command is stored, and when reels are shaken or medals are paid out. There is a possibility of affecting other controls such as blurring, but the door command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer as described above, so that the door command is regularly used for basic processing. Even when the normal command is stored in the transmission buffer in the basic processing and stored in the transmission buffer within the timer interrupt processing (main) that is executed by interrupting the interrupt, it is necessary to prohibit the interruption when storing the normal command And the above problems can be solved.

  In the present embodiment, the monitoring interval of the door opening detection switch 25 is the monitoring interval of the door opening detection switch 25, and after the door command is transmitted, the normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is further transmitted. It is set to about 100 ms, which is longer than about 72 ms required until the next door command is transmitted after the door command is transmitted even when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is continuously changed. In the meantime, at least one normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer can be transmitted, and the normal command transmission buffer does not overflow.

  The sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the single BET switch 5, the MAX BET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are operated based on the reception of the operation detection command. Specifically, when the sub CPU 91a receives an operation detection command, if no new operation detection command is received after 100 ms, the detection state of each switch indicated by the received operation detection command is confirmed and detected. If any of the switches has changed from the OFF state to the ON state as compared to the previous fixed detection state, it is determined that the corresponding switch has been operated, and any of the switches is OFF. If the state has changed to the ON state, it is determined that the operation of the corresponding switch has been released.

  For this reason, even when an operation detection command is received and the detection state of any switch has changed, if an operation detection command indicating the same detection state as before the change is received within 100 ms, The operation or release of the operation is not determined.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the detection state of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the checkout switch 10, that is, ON / OFF, these switches are used in the progress of the game. When an operation detection command indicating whether the switch is in a valid state or an invalid state changes the detection state of these switches, the operation reception of these switches is a valid period for the progress of the game. The sub CPU 91a can specify the operation detected by the main CPU 41a regardless of whether or not the operation has been effectively performed. Sheet BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, checkout switch 10 In addition to the timing that coincides with the timing at which the game is activated and the game control proceeds, if the operation of these switches is in an invalid state, that is, the timing is not directly related to the game progress control. It becomes possible to execute.

  In other words, in order to perform a production operation, a new detection unit is not installed, but it is originally installed to advance the game, and the operation unit detects the game using the operation unit detected by the main CPU 41a. It is possible to perform operations for performance even in a disabled state, and the sub CPU 91a can perform performance using the operations of these operation means, so that the timing of the performance can be varied. You can have it.

  In addition, it is possible to specify whether the operation of each switch is valid or invalid from the operation detection command, and the sub CPU 91a operates the switch when receiving the operation detection command. An appropriate effect can be executed depending on whether or not the reception period is valid.

  Further, when transmitting the operation detection command, the main CPU 41a transmits an operation detection command indicating the detection state of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10. Therefore, it is not determined whether or not the switch is operated based on the detection state. The sub CPU 91a determines that the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, and the like based on the detection state indicated by the operation detection command received from the main CPU 41a. Since it is determined whether the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the checkout switch 10 are operated, and the operation status of these switches can be grasped based on the determination result, the main CPU 41a Send operation detection command Therefore, it is not necessary to determine whether or not a switch that is in an invalid period, that is, a switch that is not related to the progress control of the game is operated (such as a chattering prevention determination), and the control load on the main CPU 41a is reduced. can do.

  Further, the main CPU 41a, when the normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, when transmission of the operation detection command is requested (when the operation detection command transmission request is set), or the door command When transmission and operation detection command transmission are requested at the same time, as a rule, commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer or door command transmission rather than operation detection commands stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer are sent. The door command stored in the trust buffer is preferentially transmitted, and the transmission of the normal command and the door command is not delayed by the transmission of the operation detection command.

  When a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer while waiting for transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer (during delay), or when a door command transmission is requested In this case, the operation detection command during the delay is transmitted with priority, and the delay control is not complicated by interrupting it even though the delay time has already started. .

  Further, in this embodiment, once an operation detection command transmission request for instructing transmission of an operation detection command is set, the detection state of any switch changes until an operation detection command based on the command is transmitted. Even so, the operation detection command is not updated, and the operation detection command can be prevented from being overwritten without being transmitted.

  In this embodiment, the operation detection command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer and the door command transmission buffer, and the normal command and the door command are transmitted with priority over the operation detection command. In this case, the transmission management is not complicated.

  In this embodiment, the operation detection command is stored in the transmission buffer in the timer interrupt process (main) that periodically interrupts and executes the basic process, whereas the normal command is transmitted in the basic process. Since the operation detection command and the normal command are stored in the same transmission buffer, it is necessary to prohibit interrupts when storing the normal command in the transmission buffer. If an operation detection command is stored while the normal command is being stored in the transmission buffer, the normal command being processed will be overwritten, and the operation detection command will be partially overwritten after returning. In such a configuration, interrupts are prohibited every time a normal command is stored, and the rotation of the reel Other controls, such as blurring when paying out medals, may affect other controls. However, as described above, the operation detection command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer. Even when the normal command is stored in the transmission buffer in the timer interruption process (main) that periodically interrupts and executes the basic process, the normal command is stored in the transmission buffer in the basic process. It is no longer necessary to prohibit interrupts, and the above problems can be solved.

  The sub CPU 91a and the touch panel controller 99 are connected so that data can be transmitted and received by serial communication.

  The sub CPU 91a instructs the touch panel controller 99 to perform a hardware reset at the time of activation, initializes the touch panel controller 99, analyzes the status report transmitted from the touch panel controller 99 upon completion of the initialization, and detects an abnormality. If not, a system-on command is transmitted to activate the touch panel controller 99 system. Accordingly, the touch panel controller 99 shifts to a state in which a touch operation can be detected.

  In addition, when the response to the command transmitted to the touch panel controller 99 is not returned even after a certain period of time, even when the sub CPU 91a is not activated, the sub CPU 91a instructs the hardware reset of the touch panel controller 99 similarly to the activation. The system is supposed to restart.

  The touch panel controller 99 determines that the corresponding beam coordinate is a defective beam when any of the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is blocked continuously for 60 seconds based on the signals from the light receiving devices 57a and 57b. Thereafter, the detection of the touch operation at the beam coordinates determined as the defective beam is invalidated, and the detection of the touch operation is performed only with the activated beam. After that, when the shielding state from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is released, the detection of the touch operation at the invalidated beam coordinates is enabled again.

  As described above, the touch panel controller 99 determines that the beam is defective when any of the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is blocked continuously for 60 seconds, and invalidates the corresponding beam coordinates. If the light receiving devices 57a, 57b and the light emitting devices 56a, 56b are damaged, if a solid object is attached, or if a defective beam is generated due to the object being placed, only the defective beam is invalidated, The touch operation can be detected by an effective beam, so that the touch panel can function normally even if a defective beam occurs. The touch panel can be used even though the touch operation can be detected by a normal beam. It can be prevented from disappearing.

  In this embodiment, the invalid beam coordinates determined to be a defective beam are validated when the shielding state from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is released, and are automatically restored. However, for example, the touch panel controller 99 may be restored with a hardware reset or the like.

  In addition, the sub CPU 91a transmits a defective beam analysis request command every second. When the touch panel controller 99 receives the defective beam analysis request command, the touch panel controller 99 returns a report indicating the shielded beam and the shielding time among the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b. Then, when the report returned from the touch panel controller 99 indicates that there are two or more continuous beams that have been shielded for 10 seconds or longer, the sub CPU 91a causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display Please display "and notify the user to remove the object on the touch panel.

  Thus, when there are two or more continuous beams that are shielded for a certain period of time among the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b, that is, when there is a possibility that an object is located on the touch panel, Since the notification for prompting the removal is performed, a defective beam due to the presence of these objects can be detected and eliminated at an early stage.

  In addition, since the notification that prompts the removal of the object is performed at an earlier stage than the time until the beam coordinates associated with the defective beam are invalidated, the cause of the defective beam can be removed before the beam coordinates are invalidated. It becomes possible.

  It should be noted that the sub CPU 91a notifies the user that the object is to be removed, and when the touch panel controller 99 returns a report indicating that there are no two or more continuous beams shielded for 10 seconds or more, that is, the object. Is removed and the defective beam is eliminated, or when a certain time (30 seconds) has elapsed, that is, when an object is left on or the light receiving devices 57a and 57b and the light emitting devices 56a and 56b are damaged. In this case, the notification is stopped.

  The effect control board 90 according to the present embodiment can perform an operation test of each part mounted on the effect control board 90 by connecting a command simulator (game control board for testing) before shipment. .

  In the operation test, an inspection command specifying a component to be operated by the command simulator and its operation mode is transmitted.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is equipped with LED, lamp, cold-cathode tube and other electrical components, a speaker, a liquid crystal display 51, and a touch panel controlled by the sub-control unit 91. An output port and its output By designating the component corresponding to the port and its operation mode by the inspection command, it is possible to inspect the operation of the designated component. The inspection command is composed of 2 bytes. The output port is designated by the first byte, and the component to be operated and the operation mode are designated by the second byte.

  In the inspection command that inspects the operation of the lighting component, you can specify lighting and extinguishing as the operation mode, and if the lighting component can turn on multiple colors, you can also specify the lighting color It is.

  In the inspection command to inspect the operation of the speaker, as the operation mode, the output from both left and right only, the type of sound to be output, and the ROM check of the sound ROM (ROM that stores sound data output from the speaker) Can be specified.

  In the inspection command for inspecting the operation of the liquid crystal display 51, the operation mode includes color bar display, red display, green display, blue display, white display, black display, electrostatic test screen display, CGROM (liquid crystal display 51 ROM check of image data (CG data to be displayed on CG), display area check of liquid crystal display 51, display of image data A to D stored in CGROM, and check of VRAM. Is possible.

  In the inspection command for inspecting the operation of the touch panel, it is possible to specify a defective beam check of the touch panel and an operation check of the touch panel as operation modes. When the touch panel defect check is designated, the voice ROM and CGROM ROM checks are also designated at the same time.

  As another inspection command, there is an inspection command for confirming the backup of the bonus effect. In this inspection command, the display of the bonus medium screen, the operation of the electrical component during the bonus, and the BGM output during the bonus are designated.

  One inspection command can specify only one output port, a component corresponding to the output port, and an operation mode. When inspecting by operating different components of the output port at the same time, each output can be specified. Send inspection commands with specified ports continuously. For this reason, it is necessary to continuously transmit 40 inspection commands in this embodiment even if only a test for operating all the electrical components is performed, and the operation of components other than the electrical components is also tested at the same time. When performing, it is necessary to continuously transmit a maximum of 128 inspection commands according to the combination.

  Note that in the command simulator, an inspection command that specifies the operation of a plurality of electrical components, an inspection command that specifies the operation of electrical components, an inspection command that specifies the operation of a speaker, and an inspection command that specifies the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 The inspection command for designating the operation of the speaker and the inspection command for designating the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 can be transmitted simultaneously, but the liquid crystal display 51 different from the inspection command for designating the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 can be transmitted. It is not possible to simultaneously transmit operation commands that specify operations that cannot be performed simultaneously, such as inspection commands that specify the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 and inspection commands that specify the operation of the touch panel. It has become.

  As described above, if an operation associated with a normal game is performed, an unprocessed command stored in the reception buffer is the next command even if commands are continuously transmitted from the main CPU 41a. Since it is read out by the timer interrupt process (sub) before reception, a plurality of unprocessed commands are not stored in the reception buffer. However, in the operation test by the command simulator, a maximum of 128 inspection commands are continuously recorded. Since there is a possibility of transmission, an area capable of storing 128 commands is provided in the reception buffer of 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 receives it from the reception buffer at the earliest stage. The read command is read out, and it is determined whether or not the read command is an inspection command. As a result, when the read command is an inspection command, the component specified by the inspection command and its operation mode are specified, and the specified component is operated in the specified operation mode. As a result, the operation status based on the inspection command transmitted from the command simulator can be confirmed from the outside.

  When the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the electrical component, the sub CPU 91a identifies the electrical component specified by the inspection command and its operation mode such as lighting, extinction, and lighting color, and designates the corresponding electrical component. The operation is performed in the mode described above.

  When the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the speaker, the operation designated by the inspection command such as output from both the left only, the right only from both the left and right, the type of sound to be output, the ROM check of the audio ROM The mode is specified, and the speaker is operated in the specified operation mode. In particular, when the ROM check of the voice ROM is designated, the confirmation data stored in the voice ROM and the data stored in the ROM 91b are collated, and the result of whether or not they match is indicated on the liquid crystal display 51. To display.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the liquid crystal display 51, the display of the color bar, red display, green display, blue display, white display, black display, and electrostatic test screen is displayed. The operation mode specified by the inspection command such as the CGROM ROM check, the display area check of the liquid crystal display 51, the display of the image data A to D stored in the CGROM, the VRAM check is specified, and the liquid crystal display 51 is specified. It operates in the mode of operation. In particular, when the ROM check of the CGROM is designated, the confirmation data stored in the CGROM is compared with the stored data stored in the ROM 91b as in the case of the ROM check of the audio ROM. The result of whether or not to do so is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the display area check of the liquid crystal display 51 is designated, an image showing the displayable area is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the VRAM check is designated, the VRAM is expanded in the memory area and an image for VRAM check is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the touch panel, the sub CPU 91a specifies an operation mode designated by the inspection command, such as a check for a defective beam on the touch panel, an operation check on the touch panel, and the like. Operate in the specified operation mode. In particular, when a check for a defective beam on the touch panel is designated, a defective beam analysis request command is transmitted to the touch panel controller 99, and whether there is a beam that is blocked for 60 seconds or more based on the returned report. If there is a beam that is shielded for 60 seconds or longer, a red line is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in correspondence with the shielded beam. In addition, when the check of the defective beam of the touch panel is designated, the voice ROM and CGROM are also checked. In addition, there are two types of touch panel operation checks. When operation check 1 is specified, the touch panel is fully activated, a ticker “Please touch” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a touch operation is detected. The reception of a new command is prohibited until it is done. When the operation check 2 is designated, the entire touch panel is enabled, and a 64 divided screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the color of the frame where the touch operation is detected is changed. Also in this case, reception of a new command is prohibited until a touch operation is detected.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a receives the inspection command for inspecting the backup of the bonus effect, the sub CPU 91a specifies the component and the operation mode specified by the inspection command, and the operation mode in which the liquid crystal display 51, the speaker, and the electrical decoration component are specified. Operate with.

  As described above, the sub CPU 91a identifies the component specified by the inspection command and its operation mode based on the reception of the inspection command, and operates the specified component in the specified operation mode. The operation status based on the inspection command transmitted from the simulator can be confirmed from the outside.

  In general, the effect control means has the same number of reception buffers as the transmission buffers of the game control means, and the number of transmission buffers and the number of reception buffers are such that there is no overflow in the case of a normal game. Therefore, as long as the game is played normally, more commands than the reception buffer are not transmitted continuously, and the command transmitted from the game control means overflows. There is no. However, in the operation test for inspecting whether or not the production control means operates normally during development or before shipment as described above, a large number of commands are connected by connecting the test game control means to the production control means. It is possible to increase the efficiency of the operation test by continuously transmitting the message, but if the number of reception buffers is the same as the number of transmission buffers as described above, a large number of commands are transmitted during the operation test. There is a risk that the reception buffer overflows and the operation test cannot be performed accurately. For this reason, it is necessary to increase the number of commands or transmission intervals that are continuously transmitted during the operation test, and as a result, there arises a problem that the efficiency of the operation test cannot be sufficiently increased.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a command that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 is stored in a reception buffer that stores a command received by the sub control unit 91 from the main control unit 41. A storage area capable of storing a larger number of commands than the command storage area of the normal command transmission buffer is provided. Thus, when an operation test board such as a command simulator is connected to the effect control board 90 and an operation test is performed, the number of inspection commands that can be transmitted at one time and the transmission interval can be transmitted even when the inspection commands are continuously transmitted. However, the number of storage areas of the normal command transmission buffer provided in the main control unit 41, that is, the number of storage areas allocated in such a number as to prevent overflow in the case of a normal game (16 commands in this embodiment) ), And a large number of inspection commands can be transmitted continuously up to the limit of the storage area of the reception buffer (128 commands in this embodiment). Can effectively increase the efficiency.

  In the present embodiment, for each inspection command, a plurality of lighting parts, liquid crystal display 51, touch panel and other effect parts can be individually specified and an operation test can be performed. By transmitting inspection commands for designating a plurality of lighting parts, liquid crystal display 51, touch panel and other effect parts, it is possible to accurately inspect whether or not each effect part operates normally. .

  In the present embodiment, when an operation test is performed in the slot machine 1, it is possible to specify only one output port, an effect part corresponding to the output port, and an operation mode thereof with one inspection command. Therefore, a storage area that can store a larger number of commands on the basis of the number of output ports is provided in the storage area of the reception buffer. In this case, even when test commands corresponding to the respective output ports are continuously transmitted, the reception buffer does not overflow, so that the operation test can be performed more efficiently.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to specify only one output port, a production component corresponding to the output port, and an operation mode thereof with one inspection command, but with one inspection command. It may be possible to specify only one production component and its operation correspondence. In this case, by providing a storage area capable of storing a larger number of commands than the number of production components in the reception buffer, When performing performance tests for all production parts at once, even if inspection commands corresponding to each production part are sent continuously, the reception buffer does not overflow, so operation is more efficient. A test can be performed.

  Further, in the gaming machine in which the production control means controls the production according to the operation of the production operation means such as the touch panel as in the present embodiment, it is necessary to inspect the detection status of the operation of the production operation means. In this case, if the next inspection command is erroneously transmitted before the operation is detected, the next inspection command is received without waiting for the detection of the operation of the operation means for production, and the next operation There is a problem that the test is shifted to the test, and the inspection of the detection status of the operation of the operation means for production cannot be normally performed.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91a according to the present embodiment receives an inspection command designating the operation check of the touch panel and performs the operation check of the touch panel, the touch operation is detected in the command reception interrupt process. In the meantime, no new command is received. Even if a new command is sent during this period, a new command is detected until the touch operation is detected and the operation check is completed. Is not received, and processing based on the command is not performed. For this reason, even when an inspection command is erroneously transmitted without waiting for the completion of the operation check of the touch panel, the operation check of the touch panel can be normally performed.

  The sub CPU 91a not only prohibits command reception interrupt processing but also stores it in the reception buffer until a touch operation is detected after receiving an inspection command designating an operation check of the touch panel. Even if the command has already been received and the received command is stored in the reception buffer, the touch operation is detected until the operation check is completed. The processing based on the command stored in the reception buffer is not performed. For this reason, even when another inspection command is transmitted continuously with the inspection command designating the operation check of the touch panel, the operation check of the touch panel can be normally performed.

  In this embodiment, the touch panel is applied as the production operation means. However, production operation means other than the touch panel, for example, buttons and dials may be applied, and operation checks other than the production operation means other than the touch panel may be applied. In the same way as above, even if the inspection command is erroneously sent without waiting for the completion of the operation check, the operation check is performed by prohibiting the reception of the command until the operation of the production operation means is detected. The test can be performed normally, and the command stored in the reception buffer is not read out until the operation of the production operation means is detected, so that the test command for specifying the operation check can be used. Even when the inspection command is transmitted, the operation check can be normally performed.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state.

  The slot machine according to the present embodiment has a predetermined initial condition (when the bonus is over, when a predetermined number of games are consumed during RT2 and 3 described later, or when the above-described initialization 0 is performed). It is controlled to one of an initial gaming state to be controlled, an RT in which the winning probability of replay is changed, and a bonus controlled by bonus winning. In addition, RT includes RT1 to RT3 controlled by winning a specific winning combination and internal medium RT controlled when winning a bonus inside.

  Among the winning combinations, the special combination includes a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), and a regular bonus.

  The big bonus (1) is won when a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The big bonus (2) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When either of the big bonuses (1) or (2) is won, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus.

  When the big bonus is controlled, the regular bonus is repeatedly controlled until the big bonus ends. While the gaming state is the big bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of the big bonus won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, during the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the regular bonus medium flag is repeatedly set to the ON state when the regular bonus medium flag is not set to the ON state when the game is started. The

  The big bonuses (1) and (2) are terminated on condition that 270 or more medals have been paid out to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the game state is controlled to the internal RT from when the big bonuses (1), (2) and the regular bonus are internally won until winning. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay is higher than in the initial gaming state or RT1. In addition, when the internal RT is controlled, the control to the internal RT is maintained even if a specific winning combination (strawberry, grape, replay (2), etc., which will be described later) winning the transition to RT is won. The

  When the big bonus is won, after the big bonus is over, all operations of the player are invalid except for the payment of credits, and the game is controlled in a frozen state in which the game cannot be progressed for a certain period of time. In addition, when the big bonus ends when the stop function is enabled, all operations of the player are invalidated except for the payment of credits, and reset to a stop state in which the game cannot be progressed. Control is performed until the / setting switch 38 is operated. Also, as shown in FIG. 16, after the big bonus is over, the gaming state is controlled to the initial gaming state.

  The regular bonus is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-red 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts to the regular bonus.

  When the regular bonus is won, the regular bonus is controlled until 12 games are consumed or 8 times. While the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the game state is controlled to the above-described internal RT until the regular bonus is won after the regular bonus is won internally.

  In addition, when the regular bonus is won, after the regular bonus is over, all operations of the player are invalid except for the payment of credits, and the game is controlled in a frozen state in which the game cannot be progressed for a certain period of time. In addition, when the regular bonus ends when the stop function is enabled, all operations of the player are disabled except for the payment of credits, and reset to a stop state in which the progress of the game becomes impossible Control is performed until the / setting switch 38 is operated. Also, as shown in FIG. 16, after the regular bonus is over, the gaming state is controlled to the initial gaming state.

  Even if one of the big bonus and regular bonus is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, There will be no winnings. This is because the symbols (“red 7” and “white 7”) constituting the big bonus and the regular bonus are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, small roles include strawberries and grapes. Among the small roles, grapes are awarded when a combination of “grape-grape-grape” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When the grapes win, 9 medals are paid out. The symbols constituting the grape (“grape”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, it can be said that grapes can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if they are selected.

  As shown in FIG. 16, after winning the grapes in the initial gaming state, the winning probability of replay is the same as in the initial gaming state, but the winning probability of replay (2) described later is the initial gaming state. It is controlled to RT1 which is set to be higher than that. Regardless of the number of games played, RT1 is continuously controlled until a big bonus or a regular bonus is won, or a specific winning combination is won and controlled by another RT.

  Next, among the small roles, the strawberry is awarded when the symbol “strawberry” is derived to one of the winning lines for the reel 2R, and three medals are paid out. In addition, when the symbol of “strawberry” stops at the upper or lower stage of the right reel 2R, the strawberry will be aligned on the two winning lines of the winning lines L2, L5 or the winning lines L3, L4. Since winning a strawberry on the line, 6 medals will be paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 16, after winning the strawberry in the initial gaming state or RT1, the winning probability of replay (2) described later is controlled to RT3 higher than that in the initial gaming state or RT1. RT3 is continuously controlled until a big bonus or a regular bonus is won or three games predetermined as a predetermined number of games are consumed.

  In addition, since the symbol ("strawberry") of the reel 2R constituting the strawberry is not arranged within 7 frames on the reel 2R, it is won if the stop switch 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing at which the "strawberry" can be drawn. Even if you do it, you can say that it is a role that does not win.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying combination includes replay (1) and replay (2). When you win one of the re-players, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  Replay (1) is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-grape” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Replay (2) is awarded when one of the combinations of “melon-melon-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the replay (1) ("banana" for the left reel 2L and middle reel 2C, "grape" for the right reel 2R), and the symbols constituting the replay (2) ("melon") Are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, it can be said that the replay (1) and the replay (2) can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if they are each won.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 16, when winning a replay (2) in RT1, the winning probability of replay (2) described later is higher than that of RT1, and the probability of winning one of the replays is also higher than that of RT1. Controlled to high RT2. RT2 is continuously controlled until a big bonus or a regular bonus is won or two games predetermined as the prescribed number of games are consumed. In the initial game state, the player can win the replay (2). However, in this case, since the bonus is always won, the RT is controlled to the internal RT instead of RT2.

  Next, the internal lottery will be described. In the internal lottery, the variable display device 2 determines whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the symbol combination that generates the winning combination is allowed to perform control for aligning with any winning line. Is determined before the display result is derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

  Here, a lottery target combination determined for each gaming state as an internal lottery target and the number of determination values of the lottery target combination will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing each lottery target combination and the number of determination values acquired based on the gaming state and the set value. The lottery object combination and the number of determination values shown in FIG. 17 are stored in a predetermined storage area assigned to the ROM 41b, for example. In the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined for the lottery subject in accordance with the game state is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery extracted at the start of the game, and the result of the addition overflows a predetermined value (for example, 65536). Sometimes, it is determined that the winning combination for the lottery is won. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag for the winning combination is set in the RAM 41c.

  FIG. 17A is a diagram showing a lottery target combination and the number of determination values that are internally drawn when the gaming state is the initial gaming state. In the initial gaming state, the lottery target is the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus, big bonus (1) + replay (2), big bonus (1) + strawberry, big bonus (2 ) + Replay (2), Big Bonus (2) + Strawberry, Regular Bonus + Strawberry, Strawberry, Grape, and Replay (1) are sequentially read out as lotteries. Note that “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is read out simultaneously in the internal lottery. For example, the notation of big bonus (1) + replay (2) indicates that the big bonus (1) and replay (2) are simultaneously read out as the lottery target combination in the internal lottery. In FIG. 17, a winning combination having the determination value number “0” indicates a winning combination that is not read out as a lottery target combination. For example, the single replay (2) in the initial gaming state is not read out as the lottery target combination because the number of determination values is “0” in FIG. As a result, it can be said that in the initial game state, Replay (2) can be won at the same time as the bonus, but is a winning combination that is not won independently of the bonus.

  When the set value is 1, when “20” is a regular bonus, when “20” is a big bonus (2) and “20” is a regular bonus, When “90” is big bonus (1) + replay (2), “70” is big bonus (1) + strawberry when “90” is big bonus (2) + replay (2) "70" is a big bonus (2) + a strawberry, "45" is a regular bonus + a strawberry, "90" is a strawberry, "700" is a strawberry, a grape In some cases, “7000” is acquired as the number of determination values, and in the case of replay (1), “9000” is acquired. FIG. 17A also shows the number of determination values of each lottery target combination acquired in the internal lottery when the set value is 2 to 4.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the larger the value set as the set value, the larger the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery for the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the regular bonus. Yes. As a result, the larger the set value, the higher the probability of winning the special combination in the internal lottery. Further, the replay (2) and the strawberry can be read simultaneously with the bonus as the lottery target combination, and can be won in duplicate. Further, as described above, replay (2) can be won in the initial gaming state when it is read as a lottery target at the same time as the bonus, but it is read out as a lottery target alone, not at the same time as the bonus. It is not won by itself because it is not done.

  FIGS. 17B to 17E are obtained when the gaming state is RT and each of the replay (1) and the replay (2) is read out as a lottery target in the internal lottery. FIG. When the gaming state is RT, the number of determination values acquired other than the single lottery for each of replay (1) and replay (2) is the same as the number of determination values shown in FIG. That is, the number of determination values of each lottery target acquired in the internal lottery when the gaming state is RT is acquired in the single internal lottery of each of replay (1) and replay (2) shown in FIG. The number of determination values to be obtained is replaced with the number of determination values acquired in the single internal lottery of each of replay (1) and replay (2) shown in FIGS. When RT is an internal RT, since a bonus winning flag such as a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), or a regular bonus has already been set, a bonus is read as a lottery target role. Even if the winning combination is made, the already set bonus winning flag is maintained, and the winning bonus winning flag is not reset or updated. As a result, it is possible to prevent the bonus from being drawn and won again in the internal RT that has already won the bonus.

  FIG. 17B shows the RT1 controlled after winning the grape when the gaming state is the initial gaming state, and is acquired in the internal lottery of each of the replay (1) and the replay (2). It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values. For example, when the set value is 1 to 4, “8700” is acquired as the number of determination values when the target of the internal lottery is replay (1), and “300” is acquired when it is replay (2). Is done.

  Here, regarding the winning probabilities of Replay (1) and Replay (2), the probability of winning either Replay (1) or Replay (2) is as compared with the time of the initial gaming state and the time of RT1. Although it is the same, it can be said that the probability of winning the replay (2) is higher in the case of RT1 than in the initial gaming state.

  FIG. 17 (c) shows a case where RT2 is controlled from winning a replay (2) when the gaming state is RT1 until 2 games are consumed, and in the internal lottery of replay (2). It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values acquired. For example, when the set value is 1 to 4, “54000” is acquired as the number of determination values when the target combination of the internal lottery is replay (2). The single replay (1) is not read out as a lottery target combination because the number of determination values is “0” in FIG. The same applies to FIGS. 17D and 17E.

  FIG. 17 (d) shows the case where the game state is RT3 which is controlled from winning the strawberry to the maximum of 3 games when the game state is the initial game state or RT1, and the internal lottery of replay (2) It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values acquired in. For example, when the set value is 1 to 4, “54000” is acquired as the number of determination values when the target combination of the internal lottery is replay (2).

  FIG. 17E is a diagram showing the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of the replay (2) when the gaming state is an internal medium RT controlled from when the bonus is won internally until winning. It is. For example, when the set value is 1 to 4 and the target combination of the internal lottery is replay (2), “45000” is acquired as the number of determination values.

  Here, regarding the winning probability of the replay (1) and the replay (2), when comparing the initial gaming state or RT1 with RT2, RT3, and internal RT, RT2, RT3, and internal When it is RT, the number of determination values is set so that the probability of winning the replay (2) is extremely high, while the replay (1) is not won. For this reason, when it is RT2, RT3, and internal RT, there is a high possibility of winning continuously in replay (2).

  Also, regarding the winning probabilities of Replay (1) and Replay (2), when RT2 and RT3 are compared to when they are internal / intermediate RT, when they are internal / intermediate RT rather than RT2 and RT3 The number of determination values is set so that the probability of winning the replay (2) is lower. This is to prevent an excessive increase in the number of games required for bonus winning. That is, even in the case of internal RT, if the same number of judgment values as RT2 and RT3 are set and the replay is won with a very high probability, reel control that preferentially aligns over the bonus will be performed as will be described later. It is necessary to win a replay with a very high probability and digest a large number of games before winning the bonus. In the present embodiment, as described above, the number of determination values is set so that the probability of winning the replay (2) is lower in the case of the internal RT than in the case of RT2 and RT3. Thus, the replay (2) winning probability and bonus winning probability are harmonized. Note that the replay winning probability of RT2 and RT3 is the same as the replay winning probability of internal RT, that is, the replay winning probability or replay (2) winning probability of RT2, RT3, and internal RT is the same. As such, the number of determination values may be set.

  In RT2, RT3, and internal RT, not only those that do not win Replay (1) but also a winner with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability that is lower than the winning probability of Replay (2)) It may be configured as follows.

  As described above, after the big bonus or the regular bonus ends, the game state is controlled to the initial gaming state. In the initial gaming state, as shown in FIG. 17A, the number of grape determination values is set to “7000”, and the grape is won / winned with a high probability and controlled to RT1.

  On the other hand, in RT1, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), the replay (2) that triggers RT2 has a relatively low probability that the number of determination values is “300” and RT3 is relatively low. The strawberry that triggers the game and the bonus that triggers the internal RT are also relatively low in probability, and as a result, the probability of transition to a gaming state other than RT1 is low. Also, RT1 is not a gaming state that ends depending on the number of games. Therefore, it can be said that RT1 is in a normal gaming state that occupies most of the game, and in the slot machine in the present embodiment, it can be said that most of the games are played in the normal gaming state.

  Next, the probability of winning the replay (2) in RT1 and the probability of continuously winning the replay (2) following the replay (2) winning that occurs in response to the selection will be described.

  First, the probability of winning replay (2) at RT1 is (70 + 70 + 300) / 65536 = 440/65536 with reference to FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b). It can be said that it is a probability. In addition, the replay (2) is a role that can win a prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won. Therefore, the replay (2) in RT1 can be said to be a winning combination that can occur at a frequency of about once during about 150 games.

  Replay (2) may be read as a lottery target at the same time as the bonus, or may be read out as a lottery target alone at the same time as the bonus. Specifically, in the case of winning the replay (2), the probability that the bonus is won simultaneously is 140 / 440≈32%, and the probability that the bonus is not won simultaneously is 300 / 440≈68%. Become. Thereby, when winning a replay (2), the player can have a sense of expectation for winning the bonus.

  In addition, when the replay (2) is won in RT1, it is controlled to RT2 when the replay (2) is won alone, and is controlled to the internal RT when the bonus is won simultaneously. In any case, the winning probability of replay (2) is extremely high.

  When replay (2) wins at the same time as the bonus and wins replay (2) after being controlled to RT in the interior, following the winning of replay (2), The probability of winning two consecutive wins) is 45000 / 65536≈69%, and the probability of winning consecutively (three consecutive wins) in replay (2) is 47%. In addition, after replay (2) has won three consecutive wins, the probability of winning consecutively (four consecutive wins) in replay (2) is 32%.

  Therefore, when the replay (2) is won at RT1, the probability of winning four consecutive wins in the replay (2) including the replay (2) is the product of the bonus simultaneous winning probability and the probability of winning four consecutive wins. Therefore, 0.32 × 0.32≈10%. Since the replay (2) winning is generated once in about 150 games as described above, the four consecutive winnings in replay (2) is generated once in 150 × 100/10 = 1500 games.

  As described above, the internal RT is controlled until a winning bonus is won. For this reason, until the bonus is won, the high probability of winning / winning the replay (2) is maintained. As a result, it is possible to win the replay (2) continuously four times or more.

  On the other hand, when the replay (2) is won not alone with the bonus, and the replay (2) is won and controlled by the RT2, the replay (2) is followed by the replay (2). Thus, the probability of winning (two consecutive winnings) is 54000 / 65536≈82%, and the probability of winning consecutively (three consecutive winnings) after replay (2) is 67%. Thus, even when controlled to RT2, the replay (2) can be continuously won with high probability. However, unlike the case where the internal RT is controlled, when the RT2 is not selected as a bonus, the number of consecutive winnings in the replay (2) is limited as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 18A is a diagram for explaining the lottery state of replay (2) during RT2 and during the initial game state after the end of RT2.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, RT2 is controlled only up to two games as described above. During this time, as described above, the replay (2) is read out alone as a lottery target combination and also read out simultaneously with the bonus. In addition, the bonus game is not won during the two games, and after the RT 2 is finished, the replay (2) is not read out alone as the lottery target role, and the initial gaming state is read out only at the same time as the bonus. The For this reason, if the bonus has not been won, the replay (2) that triggered the RT2 will be continuously won in the replay (2) only up to three times as described above. And replay (2) is restricted so as not to win four or more consecutive wins.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 19, an example of a pattern that can be continuously awarded to the replay (2) will be described. First, with reference to Fig.19 (a), the pattern won by replay (2) is demonstrated for every gaming state. As shown in FIG. 17, the pattern for winning the replay (2) is a single win when the game state before the start of the game (before the internal lottery) is any of RT1 to RT3 and when winning simultaneously with the bonus. There are times when there is RT in the inside, there is a time when winning simultaneously with the bonus (only the replay (2) is won because the bonus has already been won) and when winning alone, and when winning in the initial gaming state Wins only at the same time as the bonus.

  Next, FIGS. 19B to 19F are diagrams for explaining the patterns that can be successively awarded to the replay (2) for each case. In the left column of each of FIGS. 19B to 19F, from the top row, the game state before the game starts (also before the internal lottery), the replay after the game starts (also after the internal lottery) (2) Situation related to (winning status, winning / winning possible status, etc.) and bonus winning status after the game starts are shown. In addition, the games of the first to fourth games (fifth game in FIG. 19 (f)) that are successively performed in order from the second column from the left in each of FIGS. 19 (b) to 19 (f). The game state before the start, the situation related to the replay (2) after the start of the game, and the bonus winning situation after the start of the game are shown. 19 (b) to (f), “Replay (2) Winning” in the stage of the situation related to the replay (2) after the start of the game indicates that the player has won the replay (2). “” Indicates that the player can win because Replay (2) can be won, and “×” indicates that the result of the internal lottery cannot be won because Replay (2) has not been won. Show. Further, in each stage of the bonus winning situation after the start of the game in each of FIGS. 19B to 19F, “○” indicates that the bonus is won, and “X” indicates that the bonus is not won. Show.

  FIG. 19B is a diagram for explaining a pattern in which replay (2) can be continuously won when the replay (2) is won simultaneously with the bonus when the gaming state is the initial gaming state or RT1. FIG.

  In the first game column, it is shown that when the player is in the initial gaming state or RT1, the player has won the replay (2) and won the bonus.

  In the second game column, it is shown that the bonus is won in the first game and the gaming state becomes RT in the inside, and replay (2) can be won, and the bonus win is carried over.

  Similarly, in the third and fourth game fields, it is indicated that the game state is internal RT, replay (2) is possible, and bonus winnings are carried over.

  As described above, when the game state is the initial game state or RT1, when replay (2) is won at the same time as the bonus, replay (2) is won in the first game and the second to fourth games. Since it is also possible to win a prize in the replay (2), it may be possible to win four or more consecutive wins.

  FIGS. 19C to 19E are diagrams for explaining patterns that can be continuously won in the replay (2) when the game state is RT1 and the replay (2) is won alone. is there. Therefore, in the first game column of each of FIGS. 19C to 19E, it is shown that when RT1, the replay (2) is won and the bonus is not won.

  FIG. 19 (c) shows a case where the bonus is not won in RT2 after the replay (2) winning and the first game state in the initial gaming state, and FIG. 19 (d) shows during RT2 after the replay (2) winning (for example, RT2 FIG. 19 (e) shows a case where the bonus is won in the second game after the replay (2) and the bonus game is not won in RT2 after winning the game. The case where a bonus is won is shown.

  First, in FIG. 19 (c), in the second game column, the replay (2) in the first game results in the gaming state being RT2, and replay (2) can be won, and the bonus is won. Not shown.

  Similarly, in the third game column, it is indicated that the gaming state is RT2, replay (2) is possible, and no bonus is won.

  In the fourth game column, RT2 is completed when two games are consumed, the game state becomes the initial game state, and replay (2) is not won simultaneously with the bonus, so replay (2) cannot be won It is shown that the bonus is not won.

  As described above, when the replay (2) is won alone when the gaming state is RT1, and the bonus is not won in the subsequent RT2 and the first game in the initial gaming state, the replay (2) is performed. You can win in the first game, and you can win the replay (2) in the second and third games, but in the fourth game you can win in the replay (2) unless the replay (2) is won at the same time as the bonus. Since it is impossible to win a prize, when the bonus is not won, the replay (2) is continuously given only up to three times, and it is restricted so that four or more consecutive prizes are not won.

  Next, in FIG. 19 (d), in the second game column, the replay (2) winning in the first game results in the gaming state being RT2, the replay (2) winning is possible, and the bonus is won. It has not been shown.

  In the third game column, it is indicated that the gaming state is RT2, replay (2) is possible, and a bonus is won.

  In the fourth game column, it is shown that the bonus is won in the third game, the gaming state becomes RT in the inside, replay (2) can be won, and the bonus win is carried over.

  In this way, when the game state is RT1, when Replay (2) is won alone, and when a bonus is won during RT2 thereafter, Replay (2) is won in the first game. Since it is possible to win in the second to fourth games, there may be four or more consecutive wins in Replay (2).

  Next, with respect to FIG. 19 (e), in the second game column, the replay (2) winning in the first game results in the gaming state being RT2, the replay (2) winning is possible, and the bonus is won. It has not been shown.

  The third game column indicates that the gaming state is RT2, replay (2) is possible, and no bonus is won.

  In the fourth game column, RT2 ends when two games are consumed and the gaming state becomes the initial gaming state. However, since Replay (2) was won at the same time as the bonus, Replay (2) was won and the bonus was won. It has been shown.

  In this way, when the game state is RT1, when replay (2) is won alone, and when RT2 ends and the bonus game is simultaneously won in the first game in the initial game state, replay (2 ) Can be won in the first game, and can be won in the second and third games. In the fourth game, the player can win four or more consecutive times in Replay (2).

  FIG. 19 (f) is a diagram for explaining a pattern that can be continuously won in replay (2) when the bonus is a single winning when the gaming state is the initial gaming state or RT1.

  In the first game column, it is shown that when the player is in the initial gaming state or RT1, the replay (2) cannot be won and the bonus is won.

  In the second game column, it is shown that the bonus is won in the first game and the gaming state becomes RT in the inside, and replay (2) can be won, and the bonus win is carried over.

  Similarly, in the third to fifth game columns, it is shown that the game state is internal RT, replay (2) is possible, and bonus winnings are carried over.

  Thus, when the gaming state is the initial gaming state or RT1, when the bonus is won alone, the replay (2) can be won in the second to fifth games, so the replay (2) It is possible to win four or more consecutive wins.

  As described above, in FIGS. 19 (b), (d), (e), and (f) exemplified as the bonus winning pattern or the bonus winning pattern, the replay (2) is continuously won at least four times. On the other hand, in FIG. 19C illustrated as a pattern in which a bonus is not won, there is a restriction that only 3 consecutive wins can be made in Replay (2), but no more than 4 consecutive wins. . Therefore, every time Replay (2) wins or continuously wins, the player can have a direct expectation that the bonus has been won. In addition, since the replay (2) is configured to be able to win four or more consecutive times only when the bonus is won, for example, even though the replay (2) has won four consecutive times, the bonus There is no risk of losing the player's expectation that he / she has not won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in FIGS. 19B and 19F exemplified as the bonus winning pattern, the replay (2) related situation after the start of the game is indicated by “◯” mark. If you don't win, you won't win Replay (2). For this reason, even when a bonus is won, it may occur that the player does not win four consecutive replays (2). For this reason, even if the player has not won the replay (2) four times in a row, the direct expectation for winning the bonus can be maintained and the interest of the game can be improved. .

  Next, the probability of winning a strawberry and the probability of continuously winning a replay (2) in RT3 controlled by the winning of the strawberry will be described.

  First, the probability of winning a strawberry is (45 + 45 + 90 + 700) / 65536 = 880/65536, and it can be said that it is a probability that the player can win once in about 74 games. Also, from the arrangement of the right reel 2R in FIG. 3, the strawberry is selected with the probability of 9/21 when the stop switch 8R is operated at the timing when the symbols of symbol numbers 0 and 13 to 20 are located in the lower stage. Even if you can not win. Therefore, when the right reel 2R is stopped at an arbitrary timing in RT1 (when stopping without so-called pressing), the strawberry is generated at a frequency of once during the digestion of 74 × 21 / 12≈about 130 games. It can be said that it can be a winning combination.

  Further, there are a case where the strawberry is read out as a lottery object combination at the same time as the bonus, and a case where the strawberry is read out as a lottery object role alone, not at the same time as the bonus. Specifically, in the case of winning a strawberry, the probability of winning the bonus simultaneously is 180 / 880≈20%, and the probability of not winning the bonus simultaneously is 700 / 880≈80%. Thereby, when winning a strawberry, the player can have a sense of expectation for winning the bonus.

  In addition, when the strawberry is won by itself, it is controlled to RT3 by winning the strawberry, and when it is won simultaneously with the bonus, it is controlled to RT inside regardless of whether or not the strawberry is won. In addition, the winning probability of replay (2) is very high.

  In the game after the strawberry wins at the same time as the bonus and is controlled to RT in the inside, the probability of winning the replay (2) is 45000 / 65536≈69%, and further winning continuously (2 times) The probability of winning consecutively is 47%. In addition, after replay (2) has won two consecutive wins, the probability of winning consecutively (three consecutive wins) in replay (2) is 32%, and further winning in four consecutive replays (2) (four times) The probability of winning consecutively is 22%.

  Therefore, the probability that the strawberry wins simultaneously with the bonus and wins four consecutive replays (2) is the product of the bonus simultaneous winning probability and the probability of winning four consecutive wins, so 0.20 × 0.22≈4 %. And when the strawberry wins at the same time as the bonus, it is controlled to RT in the interior without winning the strawberry, so the strawberry win occurs once in about 74 games as described above, so the replay (2) 4 times The consecutive winning will occur once in 74 × 100/4 = 1850 games.

  As described above, even in the internal RT controlled when the strawberry and the bonus are won at the same time, the high probability of winning / winning the replay (2) is maintained until the bonus is won. As a result, it is possible to win the replay (2) continuously four times or more.

  On the other hand, if the strawberry wins alone and wins the strawberry, not at the same time as the bonus and is controlled by RT3, the probability of winning the replay (2) is 54000 / 65536≈82%, and the replay (2) The probability of winning consecutively (two consecutive winnings) is 67%, and the probability of winning consecutively (three consecutive winnings) in replay (2) is 54%. Thus, even when controlled by RT3, the replay (2) can be continuously won with high probability. However, unlike the case in which the internal RT is controlled, the number of consecutive winnings in the replay (2) is limited as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 18B is a diagram for describing the lottery state of replay (2) during RT3 and during the initial gaming state after the end of RT3.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, RT3 is controlled by a strawberry winning, which is a winning combination different from replay (2), and is controlled only up to three games. During this time, as described above, the replay (2) is read out alone as a lottery target combination and also read out simultaneously with the bonus. In addition, the bonus game is not won during the three games, and after the RT3 is finished, the replay (2) is not read out alone as the lottery target role, and the initial gaming state is read out only at the same time as the bonus. The For this reason, when controlled by RT3, the replay (2) can be continuously won only up to three times. Therefore, when controlled to RT3 which has not won the bonus, the replay (2) is limited so as not to continuously win four or more times.

  As described above, when replay (2) is won and controlled to RT2, up to two games are played, and when strawberry is won and controlled to RT3, up to three games are played, respectively. ) The winning probability is high. Further, when the RT2 or RT3 is terminated by the bonus winning, it is controlled to the internal RT, but when it is terminated without winning the bonus, it is controlled to the initial gaming state. In the initial gaming state, Replay (2) is won only at the same time as the bonus, and is not won alone. For this reason, when winning the replay (2) in the initial gaming state, the bonus is always won. In other words, when RT2 or RT3 is won without winning a bonus and a game is won in Replay (2), the bonus is always won. As a result, in a gaming state in which a bonus including RT2 and RT3 is not won, the replay (2) is limited so that it does not occur continuously four times or more. On the other hand, when the bonus is won when RT1, the bonus game is won when RT2 or RT3, and the initial game state includes the first game after each RT2 or RT3 is digested and finished the prescribed game In the internal RT, which is sometimes transferred when a bonus is won, etc., the replay (2) can be continuously won four times or more without being limited. For this reason, every time a replay (2) is won or consecutively won, the player can have a direct expectation for winning the bonus. In addition, since the replay (2) is configured to be able to win four or more consecutive times only when the bonus is won, for example, even though the replay (2) has won four consecutive times, the bonus There is no risk of losing the player's expectation that he / she has not won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As described above, the frequency of replay (2) winning simultaneously with the bonus and 4 consecutive replays (2) is about once per 1500 games, and strawberry winning simultaneously with the bonus and 4 consecutive replays ( 2) The frequency of winning is about 1850 games. As a result, the frequency at which the replay (2) or the strawberry wins the bonus at the same time for the replay (2) for four consecutive wins is about once every 830 games throughout the slot machine game in the present embodiment.

  In addition, although the initial game state and RT1 in the present embodiment have been described with respect to the example where the replay winning probability is the same, either state is set so that the replay winning probability is higher than the other. It may be. Moreover, although RT2 and RT3 in this Embodiment demonstrated the example with the same replay winning probability, either one of RT2 and RT3 is set so that the replay winning probability is higher than the other. It may be a thing.

Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.
The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating 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 referred stop control table is drawn. 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 if the winning status of the combination is 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 frames to be drawn 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 stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels 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 frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present 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. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas are set to 0 to 20 (see FIG. 3) 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 drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of drawn frames by 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 has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is 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 obtained table creation data, and the address of the stop control table for the unreacted reel corresponding to the stop 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. .

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired 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 drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in 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 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and 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). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) 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 the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of drawn frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of four symbols after detecting a 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 the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn in and perform reel stop control. If none of the roles are won, stop control with a number of frames to be drawn that does not match any of the roles A table is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If the winning combination is not drawn, it will be controlled so that it can be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  If a special role is carried over from before the previous game and a small role (strawberry, grape, etc.) is won, or if a special role and a small role are simultaneously won, the winning small role will be awarded. The number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn to the winning line in the range of up to 4 frames, the special role selected A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be drawn to the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is performed, 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, the 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, Control is performed to align and stop them, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within the 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 won only when the normal small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed.

  For example, when a special combination and grapes with a payout number of more than 3 are selected, reel control is performed preferentially to increase the number of grapes by winning the special combination before winning the special combination, which is advantageous to the player. . When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  In the reel control, an example is described in which reel control is performed in which a small role is preferentially aligned on a winning line over a special role. However, not all small roles are preferentially aligned over a special role. A small role in which medals greater than the number of bets are paid out among small roles (a small role in which 3 or more medals are paid out when the number of bets is 3, such as a single role in which one medal is paid out by winning) A small combination in which medals smaller than the number of bets are paid out (when the number of bets is 3, a small combination in which medals of less than 3 are paid out, hereinafter also referred to as a specific small combination). ) May be configured to perform reel control for preferentially aligning special combinations on the winning line. Thereby, even if winning is made, it is possible to prevent the reel control from being preferentially aligned even for the small role that is disadvantageous for the player because the payout is less than the bet amount.

  Next, the special role and the re-playing role are won at the same time, such as 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 the re-playing role are won simultaneously In the case (Big Bonus (1) + Replay (2), etc.), a stop control table is created in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that the selected re-playing player is drawn to the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames. Then, reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  On the game control board 40 side, the internal lottery is performed as described above, and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop rotating according to the result and the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and a prize is generated. It becomes. As a result of winning a prize, a medal is paid out or a game state is transferred as a payout. Thus, depending on the progress of the game on the game control board 40 side, an original effect is performed on the effect control board 90 side. It is. In order to perform such an effect, the sub CPU 91a of the effect control board 90 must be able to recognize the progress of the game on the game control board 40 side, but is sent from the main CPU 41a of the game control board 40. Various effects are performed based on the above-described commands related to the progress of the game.

  In order to perform the performance, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 has various counters, an area for setting various flags, a game state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. Area for storing winning status, combination of display results derived to reels 2L, 2C, 2R, information indicating presence / absence of winning, game state applied in game running on game control board 40 ( The winning situation and the gaming state are also provided in the RAM 91c twice.

  Among the effects executed by the control of the sub-control unit 91, as an effect by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on a command output to the display control circuit 92, a game according to the gaming state and the stage described above There is a production.

  The game effect is the demonstration effect described above, the continuous effect that informs whether or not the bonus is won by winning the replay (2), and after the fact that the bonus is won is notified. In this case, the replay is controlled in preference to the bonus line over the bonus, and the chance production that informs that it is the chance timing to win the bonus without winning the small role, and the gaming state wins the bonus. Bonus effects that are executed until the end of the game, and RT effects that are performed when the gaming state is controlled to RT. It should be noted that image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in the CGROM.

  The sub control unit 91 executes the RT effect based on the game state command from the main control unit 41. The RT effect is a predetermined mode (the color of the background image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the appearing character, the sound effect / game sound output from the speakers 53, 54, the lighting pattern of the effect effect LED 52, etc. are different) Is done.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 executes a continuous effect and a chance effect based on the internal winning command and the game state command received from the main control unit 41.

  The continuous production starts on the condition that the replay (2) is won, and after performing the production to develop a series of stories over a plurality of games (for example, 2 to 4 games), is the bonus winning selected as the ending of the story? This is an effect of notifying information related to (bonus winning notification).

  The timing for starting the continuous production in the present embodiment is started when the game won in the replay (2) is finished, for example. Note that the timing for starting the continuous production is not limited to this, and any timing may be used as long as the replay (2) is won. For example, the game won for the replay (2) is started. Timing, predetermined timing during the game, timing when medals are inserted to set the wager number for the next game of the game won in replay (2), or game next to the game won in replay (2) It may be the timing at which is started.

  As a continuous performance, for example, whether or not a specific character appears, and after the performance of preparing a firework ball by the character is performed, a story of launching the prepared ball is developed, and whether or not the launch succeeds as a ending For example, a bonus winning may be notified when the launch is successful and the fireworks effect is performed, and a bonus non-winning may be notified when the launch fails and the fireworks effect is not performed. In addition, when a fireworks effect is performed, the type of the winning bonus is notified by performing the firework effect in a mode (size, color, type, etc.) corresponding to the winning bonus. May be. As the continuous production, a plurality of types of production contents are provided. The effect content of the continuous effect is, for example, at least one of a background image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, an appearing character, a sound effect / game sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, a lighting pattern of the effect effect LED 52, and the like. These aspects are set differently. As will be described later, the continuous effect is executed by the sub control unit 91 with the effect content determined.

  In addition, in the chance production, after the fact that the bonus is won by the continuous production is notified, the bonus is won in the replay that is preferentially drawn over the bonus in the reel control or the game that is not won in the small role. This is an effect to notify that it is a chance timing. As the chance effect, for example, a notification may be made by causing a character corresponding to the winning bonus to appear.

  Further, the sub CPU 91a of the effect control board 90 performs a history display effect in which a predetermined game history stored in the RAM 91c is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the player's operation on the touch panel. In the history display effect, the game history is not simply displayed as information, but the sub CPU 91a further performs an operation for advancing the game for a predetermined period or longer (however, the reel 2L). 2C and 2R, except for the case where the game is in progress from the start to the stop of the rotation), the liquid crystal display 51 performs a predetermined demonstration effect. The history display effect and the demonstration effect are performed during a period in which the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is not in progress.

  These effects are controlled and executed by the VDP 141 of the display control circuit 92 by outputting an effect data write command, an effect start command, an end command, and the like to the display control circuit 92. When the VDP 141 receives the effect data write command, the VDP 141 reads the effect data corresponding to the command from the CGROM 142 and writes it in the effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155. When an effect start command is received, if effect data is written in the effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155, it is written by the drawing circuit 154 frame by frame in each frame period until the effect end command is received. The image data corresponding to the effect data is expanded in the frame buffer memory 156 and output to the liquid crystal display 51 by the display circuit 157.

  Data for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to display an effect image under the control of the VDP 141 is stored in advance in the CGROM as effect data. The effect data is prepared for each of a plurality of types of stages, and the effect data written in the effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155 based on the write command from the sub-control unit 91 corresponds to the stage at that time. Will be. Further, the effect data of the history display effect and the effect data of the demonstration effect are stored in the CGROM in advance.

  Further, in the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining the display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is not possible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. For this reason, the ROM 91b stores in advance a table showing all symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. With reference to this table, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped on the stop symbol table. The symbol is registered. The sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on the registration information of the stop symbol table.

  Next, a process executed by the main control unit 41 and a process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  First, processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game processing one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must first be in a state where the game can be progressed. In order to be able to advance the game, for example, the set value work is stored in the set value work with the set value in the normal range with the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality. When the game is ready to proceed, game processing is repeated in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described. The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When processing of one game starts, first, the number of bets is set by operating the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4 and operating the start switch 7. A BET process for instructing the substantial start of the game is performed. If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as in the previous game (3 in this embodiment) is automatically set by the flag during the replay game (the flag during the replay game is deleted at this stage) ). In the BET process, a BET command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 every time a bet number is set.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. A lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to do so. In the lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 41c is transmitted to the effect control board 90. Further, in the lottery process, when one of the big bonuses (1), (2), and the regular bonus is won, a process for controlling the internal medium RT (for example, the value of the game state flag is set to the value of the internal medium RT flag). Set value etc.).

  When the lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor is operated on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven to start rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 333SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is satisfied, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stopped, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. When the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started and stopped, a reel rotation command and a reel stop command are transmitted to the effect control board 90, respectively.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the above-mentioned role symbols is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed. Here, a winning determination command indicating a winning determination result is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that one of the big bonuses (1), (2), or the regular bonus is won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, the value of the game state flag is set). The corresponding bonus value is set).

  Further, in the winning determination process, when it is determined that a grape has been won in the initial gaming state, processing for controlling to RT1 (for example, setting the value of RT1 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. It is. Further, when it is determined that the replay (2) has been won during RT1, processing for controlling RT2 for a maximum of two games (for example, the value of RT2 is set as the value of the gaming state flag, and The value of the RT counter is set to 2). Also, when it is determined that the strawberry is won in the initial gaming state or during RT1, processing for controlling up to three games in RT3 (for example, the value of RT3 is set as the value of the gaming state flag, And setting the RT counter value to 3).

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9. When RT2 or RT3 is in progress (except when the replay (2) winning or strawberry winning game is over), the remaining RT game count is decremented by 1 in the payout process (for example, the RT counter value is set to 1). (Subtraction), when it reaches 0, processing for terminating the RT and controlling it to the initial gaming state (such as setting the value of the gaming state flag to the value of the initial gaming state) is performed. Also, various processes not related to winning a prize (for example, processing related to big bonus end control (including determination of establishment of bonus end conditions), elimination of a carry-on flag (winning flag for small roles, etc.) without carryover) It is.

  In the payout process, the winning flags for the big bonus and the regular bonus stored in the special work are not deleted. As a result, the winning flags for the big bonus and the regular bonus are carried over to the next game until the winning bonus is won. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 90. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 performs the transition of the game state among the initial game state, RT1 to RT3, internal RT, and bonus, and the progress of the game In response, a command is transmitted to the effect control board 90. In contrast, the sub-control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs an original effect based on the command received from the game control board 40.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 first executes a predetermined effect initial setting process, and after performing an effect control restoration process for restoring the control state in the effect control board 90 to the state when the power supply is stopped, the effect-side random value Repeat the update process.

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done. Further, command analysis processing for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and predetermined effect control processing is executed. By this effect control process, various effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sound from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 are performed. In addition, various random values counted by a random number circuit (not shown) or the like are updated on the side of the effect control board 90, and then the contents of the saved register are restored, and then the effect control interrupt process ends. In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub-control unit 91 performs a game effect execution process for executing the above-described game effect according to the game state or the like.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs a continuous effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, thereby displaying a series of continuous effects over a plurality of games after winning the replay (2). This is executed in a predetermined rectangular area (hereinafter referred to as an effect area) in the display area 51a. Note that a series of continuous effects is an effect that is performed over a longer period than when one game is started and ended, and the effect is resumed after performing an effect as if it was once ended in the middle of the game. It is a concept including what is done.

  FIG. 20 is a timing chart for explaining the production contents of a series of continuous productions corresponding to the game situation. In FIG. 20, the abscissa indicates the passage of time, and from the top of the ordinate, the (a) column shows the game situation, and the (b) column shows an example of the effect contents of the continuous effect. Circled numbers shown in the lower column of FIG. 20 indicate the timing in each of (a) and (b). Hereinafter, timing 1 to timing 6 are simply indicated by numbers. In the following description, the time when the replay (2) is won in a state where the continuous effect is not executed is referred to as the start of the continuous effect, and after the continuous effect is started, the first game is referred to as the first game. The second game that is started next to the first game is referred to as the second game. Similarly, the third game is referred to as the third game, and the fourth game is referred to as the fourth game.

  Timing 1 shows the timing when winning a replay (2) when continuous production is not performed and continuous production over a plurality of games is started. When the continuous production is started, first, the production at the start of the continuous production is executed. The effect at the start of the continuous effect is performed, for example, by causing a specific character on the ship to appear and displaying a round item that recalls a firework ball (see FIG. 22A and the like described later). The items to be displayed are determined from among a plurality of types according to the bonus winning situation at the determination timing, which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Timing 2 shows the timing when the first game is finished. When the first game ends, the first game end effect is executed according to the game result of the first game and the bonus winning situation at the determination timing. Timing 3 indicates the timing when the second game is finished. When the second game ends, the second game end effect is executed according to the game result of the second game and the bonus winning situation.

  The effects at the end of the first game include a winning effect when winning the replay (2) in the first game and a non-winning effect when not winning the replay (2) in the first game. . Similarly, the effect at the end of the second game is the effect at the time of winning when the replay (2) is won in the second game and the time when the player is not won at the replay (2) in the second game. Production is included. When a non-winning effect is executed, a series of continuous effects may be ended by the end of the non-winning effect. The winning effect and the non-winning effect will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Timing 4 shows the timing when the third game is started, and timing 5 shows the timing when the third game is finished. The third game is the third game after the replay (2) winning that occurred at the timing 1 that triggered the start of the continuous performance. Then, if each of the first game and the second game played before the third game has won consecutive replays (2), whether or not four consecutive replays (2) will be won? It depends on the game result of the third game. In other words, it can be said that the third game is a game in which it is determined whether or not the replay (2) is won four times in succession. For this reason, at the start of the third game, an effect at the start of the third game is executed according to the winning situation of the bonus, improving the expectation for continuous winning in the replay (2), and at the end of the third game The effect at the end of the third game is executed according to the bonus winning situation and the game result. The effects at the start of the third game and the effects at the end of the third game will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Timing 6 indicates the timing when the fourth game is started. When the fourth game is started, a predetermined fourth game effect is executed according to the bonus winning situation at the decision timing when the third game end effect is an effect content for performing the fourth game effect. There may be cases.

  As described above, the series of continuous effects include the effect at the start of the continuous effect, the effect at the end of the first game, the effect at the end of the second game, the effect at the start of the third game, the effect at the end of the third game, and the fourth game. Production is included. By executing the above-described continuous production execution process by the sub-control unit 91, a plurality of types of production contents are determined according to the bonus winning situation and the winning situation at the decision timing, and various productions are performed with the decided production contents. Executed. FIG. 21 is a diagram for describing an effect determination table used for determining the effect contents of various effects included in the continuous effect.

  FIG. 21A is a continuous effect start time effect determination table for determining the effect content of the continuous effect start time effect shown at timings 1 and 2 in FIG.

  The multiple types of items that can be displayed as the production at the start of continuous production include a 1-scale ball described as “1 scale” (see item a in FIG. 22A), “2 scale”, and 1 scale. A two-scale ball (see item b in FIG. 22 (b)) displayed larger than the ball, and a three-scale ball (see FIG. 22 (c)) that is displayed as “3” and larger than the two-size ball. Item c), a melon ball reminiscent of a melon and displayed larger than a 3-scale ball (see item d in FIG. 24B), and a football reminiscent of a soccer ball and displayed larger than a melon ball Ball balls (see item e in FIG. 24C) are provided.

  When the continuous effect is started, it is determined whether or not the bonus is won in the continuous effect execution process. Even if the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the bonus is won, for example, based on a game state command output from the main control unit 41 at the end of the game, whether or not it is an internal RT. Alternatively, it may be determined based on an internal winning command output from the main control unit 41 at the start of the game.

  When it is determined that the bonus is won in the continuous performance execution process when starting the continuous performance, the item to be displayed is 1% with a probability of 72%, 2% with a probability of 12%, and 9%. The probability is determined to be 3 shaku balls, 5% probability to melon balls, and 2% probability to be soccer ball balls.

  In addition, when it is determined that the bonus is not won in the continuous performance execution process when starting the continuous performance, the item to be displayed is a 1-size ball with a probability of 90%, and a 2-size ball with a probability of 6%. 3% probability is determined to be 3 shaku balls, 1% probability is determined to be melon balls, and it is not determined to be soccer ball balls.

  As a result, when the bonus is won, the ball is determined to be a 2-scale ball, a 3-scale ball, or a melon ball with a higher probability than when the bonus is not won. In addition, the probability determined at the time of winning the bonus is higher in the order of 2 shaku balls, 3 shaku balls, and melon balls than when the bonus is not won, that is, the ratio of winning the bonus when displayed. The reliability is determined so as to increase in the order of 2 shaku balls, 3 shaku balls, and melon balls.

  As a result, the game when the item displayed as the production at the start of the continuous production is a two-size ball, three-size ball, and a melon ball is more winning than the one-size ball. It can be held by a person, and the expectation can be increased in the order of 2 shaku balls, 3 shaku balls, and melon balls. A soccer ball is determined only when a bonus is won. For this reason, when the item to be displayed as the production at the start of the continuous production is a soccer ball ball, the bonus will always be won, and the soccer ball ball can be used as a premier item. Can be improved.

  FIG. 21B is for determining the winning effect when winning the replay (2) among the effects at the end of the first or second game shown at the timings 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 in FIG. It is a table for determining a winning effect. The effect at the time of winning is performed, for example, by changing the type of the item described above (see FIGS. 22A to 22B, (B) to (C), etc. described later).

  In the present embodiment, with reference to the winning effect determination table of FIG. 21B, the displayed item is stepped up to a highly reliable item, or is maintained as it is, or the reliability is low. It is determined whether the item is stepped down. “Step-up” refers to changing an item having a higher reliability by one step so that, for example, if the displayed item is a one-size ball, it is changed to a two-size ball. Further, “step down” refers to changing the reliability to an item that is one step lower so that, for example, if the displayed item is a 3-scale ball, it is changed to a 2-scale ball.

  When performing an effect at the time of winning a prize, it is determined whether or not a bonus is won in the continuous effect execution process. If it is determined that a bonus is won when performing the prize-winning performance, it is determined to step up with a probability of 80%, maintain with a probability of 19%, and step down with a probability of 1%.

  Further, when it is determined that the bonus is not won when the winning effect is performed, it is decided to step up with a probability of 20% and to maintain with a probability of 80%, and not decided to step down. Further, when the bonus ball is not won and the melon ball is displayed, even if it is decided to step up, the ball is not changed to a soccer ball ball.

  As a result, when the bonus is won, the displayed items are stepped up with a higher probability than when the bonus is not won. As a result, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that the bonus is won when the step-up is performed, rather than when the displayed item is maintained. In addition, since the soccer ball ball is changed only when the bonus is won, it is possible to prevent the soccer ball ball from being displayed even though the bonus is not won. In addition, step down is determined only when a bonus is won. For this reason, when the player is stepped down, the bonus is always won, and the step down can be used as a premier performance, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 21 (c) determines the non-winning effect when the replay (2) is not won among the effects at the end of the first or second game indicated by the timings 2-3, 3-4 in FIG. It is a non-winning effect determination table for performing. The non-winning effect is, for example, a launch effect that informs whether or not the launch is successful when the replay (2) winning is interrupted without winning the replay (2) (FIG. 23 (g) described later). ) To (j)).

  In the present embodiment, referring to the non-winning stage effect determination table of FIG. 21 (c), a launch failure pattern in which a launch failure and a bonus non-winning are notified and the continuous production is ended or a launch failure has occurred. Once the continuous production is finished, it is determined whether to use the resurgence pattern after unsuccessful launch that resumes the continuous production in the next game, or the successful launch pattern that terminates the continuous production by notifying the successful bonus and winning the bonus. The Note that when the launch failure pattern or the launch success pattern is determined, the series of continuous effects ends when the effect ends. On the other hand, when the revival pattern after the launch failure is determined, the continuous effect is resumed after being temporarily ended, and therefore, a series of continuous effects are continuously performed thereafter.

  When performing a non-winning effect, it is determined whether or not a bonus is won in the continuous effect execution process, and whether or not a small role (for example, grapes) for which reel control is performed with priority over the bonus has been won. Is done. For example, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a small role has been won based on a winning determination command from the main control unit 41.

  When it is determined that a bonus has been won and a small role has been won in the continuous production execution process when performing a non-winning production, a 30% chance of launching to a resurrection pattern after a launch failure with a probability of 70% Determined to be a success pattern.

  If it is determined that a bonus has been won and a small role has not been won in the continuous performance execution process when performing a non-winning performance, there is a 60% probability of a revival pattern after a launch failure with a probability of 40%. The launch success pattern is determined.

  If it is determined that a bonus has not been won in the continuous performance execution process when performing a non-winning performance but it is determined that a small role has been won, the launch failure pattern has a probability of 60% and the launch failure has a probability of 40%. It is decided to the resurrection pattern.

  When it is determined that the bonus is not won and the small role is not won in the continuous production execution process when the non-winning production is performed, the launch failure pattern has a probability of 90% and the launch has a probability of 10%. After a failure, it will be decided on a resurrection pattern.

  Thereby, when the bonus is won, the launch failure pattern is not determined, and when the bonus is not won, the launch success pattern is not determined. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes the player to feel distrust because the ending of the continuous performance does not match the actual bonus winning situation. In addition, even when the bonus is won or when it is determined to be the revival pattern after the launch failure, as will be described later, the end of the continuous production that matches the actual bonus winning situation is notified in the production that is resumed later. The

  Regardless of whether the bonus is won or not, the revival pattern after launch failure is determined with a higher probability when winning the small role than when not winning. This is because, when winning a small role, it can be considered that the bonus control has been prioritized and the bonus control has been prioritized, so that it can be considered that the bonus has not yet been won, and that the expectation for the bonus is still maintained. In other words, even if you did not win the replay (2), when you win the small role, you still have the expectation for winning the bonus, so you can resume the continuous performance in conjunction with the actual expectation, The interest of the game can be improved. In addition, when the bonus is won, the revival pattern after the launch failure is determined with a higher probability than when the bonus is not won, so that the expectation can be improved.

  FIG. 21D is a third game start time effect determination table for determining the third game start time effect shown at timings 4 to 5 in FIG. In the present embodiment, with reference to the third game start time effect determination table in FIG. 21 (d), it is determined whether fireworks are to be launched or not to be fired.

  When performing the effect at the start of the third game, it is determined whether or not the bonus is won in the continuous effect execution process. If it is determined that the bonus is won in the continuous performance execution process when the third game start performance is performed, the pattern for launching with a probability of 95% (see FIG. 22D) has a probability of 5%. The pattern is determined not to be launched (for example, a pattern in which a ship sinks and a treasure is found in the sea).

  If it is determined that the bonus has not been won in the continuous performance execution process when the third game start performance is performed, the pattern is determined to be launched with a probability of 100%, and is not determined to be a pattern not performed.

  As a result, in the third game in which the continuous production continues and there is a possibility that the replay (2) has been won three times in succession, at the start of the third game, there is an effect that fireworks are launched with high probability. It is possible to effectively improve the player's expectation in a stage before the end of the continuous performance is notified. In addition, a pattern in which no fireworks are launched is determined only when a bonus is won. For this reason, when fireworks are not launched in the third game, the bonus will always be won, and the production without the fireworks can be used as a premier performance, improving the fun of the game Can be made.

  FIG. 21 (e) is a third game end time effect determination table for determining the third game end time effect shown at timings 5 to 6 in FIG. 20. In the present embodiment, with reference to the third game end effect determination table in FIG. 21E, a disappointing pattern in which a bonus non-winning is notified without displaying fireworks and a series of continuous effects are ended ( 22 (see FIG. 22 (e2)), or after ending the continuous effect without displaying fireworks, the launch effect is performed again in the next fourth game, and the series of continuous effects is ended (FIG. 22 (FIG. 22)). e2) to (f4)) or a big hit pattern (see FIG. 22 (e1)) for displaying a firework and notifying the bonus winning and ending a series of continuous effects.

  When performing the effect at the end of the third game, in the continuous effect execution process, whether the bonus is won, whether the bonus is won, whether the replay (2) is won, or when the bonus is not won It is determined whether or not a winning combination for which reel control is performed with priority over a bonus has been won. When it is determined that the bonus is won and the replay (2) is won in the continuous effect execution process when the effect at the end of the third game is performed, the jackpot pattern is determined with a probability of 100%.

  If it is determined that the bonus is won and the replay (2) is not won in the continuous effect execution process when the effect at the end of the third game is performed, the remorse pattern is determined with a probability of 100%.

  When it is determined that the bonus is not won in the continuous production execution process when the production at the end of the third game is performed, but it is determined that the small role is won, the regrettable pattern with a probability of 60% and the regret with a probability of 40% It is decided to the resurrection pattern.

  If it is determined that the bonus has not been won and the small role has not been won in the continuous performance execution process when the third game is performed, a 90% chance of a disappointing pattern is 10%. After the regret, it will be decided to the resurrection pattern.

  As a result, when the bonus is won and there is a possibility that the player has won four consecutive replays (2), the jackpot pattern is determined and the bonus winning is notified at the end of the third game. As a result, it is necessary to make a useless presentation that entails winning a bonus even after the player may have specified that a bonus has been won by winning 4 consecutive replays (2). This can be prevented.

  On the other hand, even if you win the bonus, if you have not won the replay (2) in the third game, you have not won the replay (2) four consecutive times and you have won the bonus Is a situation that has not been identified for the player, and the expectation for the bonus is still maintained. Similarly, even if you have not won a bonus, even if you have won a small role, you can still assume that the bonus has not been won because the reel control that aligns the small role has been given priority. Expectation for is maintained. In this way, when the expectation for the bonus is sustained, the continuous production can be resumed in conjunction with the actual expectation with a high probability (100% probability when the bonus is won) The interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, when a bonus is won, it can be determined as a regrettable revival pattern, but it is not determined as a regrettable pattern, and when a bonus is not won, it is not determined as a big hit pattern. For this reason, it is possible to prevent inconvenience that causes the player to feel distrust because the ending of the continuous performance does not match the actual bonus winning situation.

  In addition, after the regretful resurrection pattern is determined and the regret is notified as an effect at the end of the third game, in the next fourth game, after the resurrection effect (see FIG. 22 (f1)) is performed, the launch effect is again performed. (See FIG. 22 (f2)), and a pattern for displaying fireworks (see FIG. 22 (f3)) or a pattern for not displaying fireworks (depending on the bonus winning situation when the fourth game is started) (see FIG. 22 (f)). The end is notified by referring to f4), and a series of continuous effects are ended.

  As described above, in the continuous effect execution process, the table shown in FIG. 21 is referred to and the example in which the effect content of the continuous effect is determined has been described. Next, the display state of the effect area in the display area 51a when a series of continuous effects is executed will be described. 22 to 24 are diagrams for explaining display states when a series of continuous effects are executed in the effect area. 22 to 24 also show the states of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

  FIG. 22A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display state when a rendition (2) is won and an effect at the start of a continuous effect is performed. In FIG. 22 (a), a 1-size ball (item a) is displayed as an item of the effect at the start of the continuous effect. Along with winning the replay (2), one “melon” which is a configuration pattern of the replay (2) is displayed at the upper right of the effect area. Thereby, it is notified that the player has won once in the replay (2).

  FIG. 22B is a diagram showing an example of a display state when the winning effect is performed when winning the replay (2) as the first game end effect. In FIG. 22B, the item is stepped up, and the 1-scale ball displayed in FIG. 22A is changed to a 2-scale ball (item b). In addition, two “melons” are additionally displayed on the upper right of the effect area in association with two consecutive wins in replay (2). As a result, it is notified that the replay (2) has been won twice consecutively.

  FIG. 22C is a diagram showing an example of a display state when the winning effect is performed when winning the replay (2) as the second game end effect. In FIG. 22C, the item is stepped up, and the 2-scale ball displayed in FIG. 22B is changed to a 3-scale ball (item c). In addition, along with three consecutive wins in Replay (2), one “melon” is additionally displayed in the upper right of the effect area, and three are displayed. As a result, it is informed that the replay (2) has been continuously won three times.

  FIG. 22D is a diagram illustrating an example of a display state when the third game start effect is performed when the third game is started. In FIG. 22 (d), the effect is determined such that a specific character shoots fireworks after being determined as a launch pattern.

  FIG. 22 (e1) is a diagram illustrating an example of a display state when a replay (2) is won in the third game and an effect at the end of the third game is performed. In FIG. 22 (e1), an effect based on a big hit pattern is performed as an effect at the end of the third game, fireworks are displayed, and a message such as “bonus confirmed!” Is displayed. As a result, a series of continuous effects are finished, and it is notified that the bonus is won. It should be noted that one “melon” is additionally displayed on the upper right side of the effect area in association with four consecutive winnings in the replay (2). As a result, it is notified that the replay (2) has been continuously won four times.

  FIG. 22 (e2) is a diagram illustrating an example of a display state when an effect at the end of the third game is performed without winning the replay (2) in the third game. In FIG. 22 (e2), an effect based on the unfortunate pattern or the unfortunate revival pattern is performed as an effect at the end of the third game, and a message such as “Sorry!” Is displayed without displaying fireworks. As a result, it is notified that the bonus was not won. In addition, since the replay (2) was not won, “melon” in the upper right of the effect area is not additionally displayed.

  When an effect based on the unfortunate pattern is performed as the effect at the end of the third game, the effect of FIG. 22 (e2) is performed, and the series of continuous effects are ended. On the other hand, when an effect based on the regretful resurrection pattern is performed as the effect at the end of the third game, the effect of FIG. 22 (e2) is performed, and the continuous effect is once ended, but FIG. 22 (f1) and after. In the fourth game, the launch effect is performed again as will be described in FIG. As a result, as shown in FIG. 22 (e2), even after it is notified that the bonus has not been won, the player has a sense of expectation that the launch effect will be performed again in the fourth game. be able to.

  22 (f1) to (f4) are diagrams showing an example of a display state when the fourth game effect is performed. First, in FIG. 22 (f1), when the fourth game is started, a revival effect is performed, a specific character appears, and a message “Still still!” Is displayed. Thereby, it is notified that a series of continuous performances are continuing. In FIG. 22 (f <b> 2), there is an effect that a specific character launches fireworks.

  In FIG. 22 (f3), fireworks are displayed and a message such as “bonus confirmed!” Is displayed. Thereby, it is notified that the bonus is won. In contrast, in FIG. 22 (f4), a fireworks message is not displayed, but a message such as “Sorry!” Is displayed. As a result, it is notified that the bonus was not won. Further, when an effect based on the unfortunate revival pattern is performed as the effect at the end of the third game, the series of continuous effects are ended by performing the effect of FIG. 22 (f3) or (f4).

  In FIG. 22, the example in which the replay (2) is continuously won in the first game and the second game has been described. However, when the replay (2) is not won, the non-winning effect shown in FIG. 23 is performed.

  23 (g) to (j) are examples of display states when a non-winning effect is performed when the replay (2) is not won as the first game end effect or the second game end effect. FIG. In FIG. 22G, when the first or second game is finished, an effect is given in which a specific character launches fireworks.

  In FIG. 23 (h), a non-winning effect is produced by a launch failure pattern or a post-launch failure recovery pattern, and a message such as “Sorry!” Is displayed without displaying fireworks. As a result, it is notified that the bonus was not won. When an effect based on a launch failure pattern is performed as a non-winning effect, a series of continuous effects are completed by performing the effect of FIG. On the other hand, when an effect based on the resurrection pattern after launch failure is performed as an effect at the time of non-winning, the effect of FIG. 23 (h) is performed, and the continuous effect is temporarily ended, as shown in FIG. 23 (j). Thus, when the next game (the second game or the third game) is started, a revival effect is performed, a specific character appears, and a message “Still still!” Is displayed. Thereby, even after it is informed that the bonus has not been won, the player can have a sense of expectation that the continuous production will be resumed in the next game. In addition, after the effect of FIG. 23 (j) is ended, when it is the second game, the effect is resumed with the same effect content as the effect at the end of the first game, and when it is the third game, the effect of FIG. As in the case where the production of () is not performed, the content of the production is determined and the production at the start of the third game is performed.

  In FIG. 23 (i), an effect is performed according to a successful launch pattern as a non-winning effect, fireworks are displayed, and a message “bonus confirmed!” Is displayed. As a result, it is notified that the bonus is won, and a series of continuous effects ends.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining another example of the display state of the effect at the start of the continuous effect, the effect at the end of the first game (effect at the time of winning a prize), and the effect at the end of the second game.

  In FIG. 24 (a), 3 shaku balls are displayed as items for the effect at the start of the continuous effect. In FIG. 24 (b), the item is stepped up, and the 3-scale ball displayed in FIG. 24 (a) is changed to a melon ball (item d). In FIG. 24C, the item is stepped up, and the melon ball displayed in FIG. 24B is changed to a soccer ball ball (item e) which is a premier effect content. Thereby, it is informed that the bonus is won before the replay (2) is won four times in succession, and an interesting effect can be provided by providing an unexpectedness.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining an example of a display state of a special effect displayed only at a special time. In the present embodiment, when controlled to the initial gaming state, on the condition that Replay (2) was won at the same time as the bonus, it is not displayed otherwise, as shown in FIG. Such special effects are executed. As shown in FIG. 25, a melon ball is displayed in a larger mode than that displayed during the continuous performance, and a message such as “bonus confirmed!” Is displayed. Note that the special time may be any time when the player is surprised, for example, when the bonus is won when the player is controlled by RT2 or RT3 and has not won the bonus.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), when a replay (2) that can be won simultaneously with a bonus occurs, RT2 is selected with a high probability that the replay (2) is won. The RT2 is controlled only until the game is digested at most twice. Also, after RT2 is finished after the game is digested twice without winning the bonus during RT2, the replay (2) is controlled to the initial game state where it is read out only as a bonus without being read out alone as a lottery target role. . In the initial game state, since Replay (2) is won only at the same time as the bonus and is not won alone, the Replay (2) is performed after the RT2 is finished by digesting the game twice regardless of the bonus winning. ), You will always win a bonus. On the other hand, when the bonus is won, until the bonus is won, the replay (2) is controlled to the internal RT which is won with high probability. As a result, after the winning of the replay (2) is controlled to RT2, which is a high probability, the replay (2) will be won only up to three times, and will be won four or more times, unless the bonus is won. And only when the winning in replay (2) is restricted and the bonus is won and controlled to the internal RT in the first game after the RT2 is finished after the RT2 or 2 games are finished. It is allowed to win the replay (2) four or more times continuously. As a result, it is possible to effectively improve the direct expectation for winning the bonus by winning the replay (2) and continuously winning the prize by approaching 4 times. In addition, when the replay (2) is won four times in succession, since the bonus is always won, the interest of the game can be improved without impairing the direct expectation. In addition, the player who won the bonus when he / she wins four times in succession is the replay (2) of a different type from the replay (1) which occurs at a relatively high probability in the initial gaming state or RT1, so the player Can be easy to understand. In addition, even if Replay (2) is not won four times in succession, there is a possibility that a bonus is won only by not winning Replay (2) in the internal lottery. Can maintain a sense of expectation and improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, by winning the replay (2) that gives the player a sense of expectation, the continuous performance is executed as shown in FIGS. 22 to 24, so that the expectation is more effectively achieved. be able to.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, even if controlled to the initial gaming state, if the winning probability is the highest among the small roles and the winning combination is won, the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R is related. It is controlled to RT1 by winning the grapes that can be awarded without any further. Thereby, even if it is a case where it is controlled to the initial game state, it is controlled to RT1 that can be won by Replay (2) independently at a relatively early stage regardless of the game amount of the player. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent inconvenience that the RT1 is not easily controlled due to, for example, a low game skill. As a result, the opportunity to continuously win the replay (2) can be imparted fairly to all the players, and the opportunities for making the player have a sense of expectation by performing the continuous performance can be increased.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, when the replay (2) is not won when the first game or the second game ends after the continuous production is started, the non-winning production is shown in FIG. When the (c) launch failure pattern or the launch failure restoration pattern is determined, the continuous effect is temporarily ended as shown in FIG. As a result, the game result can be matched with the contents of the effect, and the player can be compared with the case where the continuous effect is continuously executed even after the replay (2) is not won. Without feeling distrust, you can maintain the direct expectation of winning the bonus moderately.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, the special effect shown in FIG. 25 is executed only when Replay (2) is won at the same time as the bonus in the initial gaming state. Thereby, it is possible to give a surprise that the player has won the replay (2) in the initial gaming state, and to notify the player that the bonus has been won, thereby improving the interest of the game. it can.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, even when a strawberry that can be won simultaneously with the bonus occurs, the replay (2) is controlled to RT which is won with high probability. As a result, even when a strawberry is won, the player can have a direct expectation for winning the bonus. Also, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), when a strawberry occurs, the replay (2) controls to RT3 which is won with high probability, but the RT3 only has to digest the game up to three times. Do not control. Also, after RT3 is completed after the game is completed three times without winning the bonus during RT3, the replay (2) is controlled to the initial gaming state where it is read out only as a bonus without being read out alone as a lottery target role. . As described above, in the initial game state, since Replay (2) is won only at the same time as the bonus and is not won by itself, the game after RT3 is ended by digesting the game three times regardless of the bonus winning. When you win the replay (2) in, you will always win a bonus. As a result, even after winning a strawberry and controlling to RT3 where the winning probability of replay (2) is high, it is restricted to win four or more consecutive replays (2) unless a bonus is won. Only when the bonus is won and the game is controlled to the internal RT in the first game after the RT3 is completed after the RT3 is over and the RT3 is over, the replay (2) is won four times or more in succession. It is acceptable. As a result, it is possible to effectively improve the direct expectation for winning the bonus by winning the replay (2) and continuously winning the prize, and the number of times approaching 4 times, Since RT3 is provided in addition to RT2, it is possible to increase the chances of effectively improving the expectation.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the prescribed number of RT3 games controlled by the strawberry winning is set to a value one more than the prescribed number of RT2 controlled by the replay (2) winning. Thus, an example has been described in which the upper limit number of consecutive winnings of replay (2) restricted when the bonus is not won is set to the same number (4 times) between RT2 and RT3. This makes it easy for the player to determine how many times the replay (2) is won continuously to determine the bonus winning. However, the upper limit of the number of consecutive winnings of replay (2) restricted when the bonus is not won may be different between RT2 and RT3. For example, if the number of games in RT2 is 2 and the number of games in RT3 is 5, the maximum number of consecutive replays (2) that can be restricted is 4 for RT2 and 6 for RT3. Become. As a result, in RT2, the bonus win is confirmed if four consecutive wins are made in replay (2), whereas in RT3, the bonus win is not finalized unless six consecutive wins are made in replay (2). For this reason, in order to determine the bonus winning confirmation, it is necessary for the player to recognize which RT is controlled, that is, the trigger for the RT, so the player may be noted for each game. it can. In addition, the number of consecutive winnings of replay (2) that can be determined to be a bonus winning decision can be varied depending on the trigger of RT, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  (2) As described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21, the continuous effects in the embodiment described above are the effects at the start of the continuous effects, the effects at the end of the first game, the effects at the end of the second game, and the times at the start of the third game. There are a plurality of types of effects, such as an effect, an effect at the end of the third game, a fourth game effect, etc. The contents of these multiple types of effects are as follows: Replay (2) at the time of winning a prize, at the end of the first game, The example of determining at the end of the second game, at the start of the third game, at the end of the third game, and at the start of the fourth game has been described. However, the execution method and the determination method of the production contents of the continuous production are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and any method may be used. For example, the continuous effect may be configured to determine a series of effect contents based on a bonus winning situation at the start and execute the effect with the effect contents determined at a predetermined timing. Thereby, the processing load for determining the production content of the continuous production by the sub-control unit 91 can be reduced. In such a configuration, when a bonus is won during continuous production execution, the subsequent production contents are redetermined according to the bonus winning, and the production is switched to the production contents according to the redetermination. You may comprise. Thereby, the end of a series of continuous effects and the actual bonus winning situation can be matched.

  In addition, the timing at which the content of the effect is switched has been described with respect to an example of when the game starts or when the game ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, but any way such as BET, when the first reel is stopped, when the second reel is stopped It may be timing. Thereby, the variation of production can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) The continuous production in the above-described embodiment is continuously executed until the fourth game, when the continuous production ends during the first game, the second game, or the like, depending on the winning situation or the winning situation. An example in which the number of games to be executed is not constant has been described. However, you may comprise so that the number of games in which a continuous production is performed may become fixed (for example, 3 games). Even in the case of such a configuration, the continuous effect may be ended halfway on condition that the replay (2) is not won.

  Further, as described above, when the number of games in which a continuous effect is executed is constant, it can be said that the slot machine in the above-described embodiment has the following characteristics. Big bonus (1) and big bonus (2) are illustrated as special roles that can be won at the same time as replay (2). The symbols (combination of symbols) constituting each of these two types of bonuses are not arranged within 5 frames on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. As a general rule, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are set at an appropriate timing. Combinations that cannot be won if not operated are set, and each of the two types of bonuses is such that there is no stop operation position that can be aimed at at the same time, that is, to stop the combination of symbols that will win a prize. The operation procedures are configured not to overlap each other.

  In addition, the number of operation procedures for deriving each of a plurality of types of bonuses: X, the number of games for which a continuous effect is executed: Z, and priority over special winnings such as bonuses while the continuous effect is being executed. Percentage of winning bonuses during continuous production by adjusting the number of winning games in the design to win the winning prizes (replays, small roles) Is configured to be as low as possible. Note that the number of winning games in the design may be calculated by, for example, (the winning probability of a preferential winning combination in a gaming state in which a continuous effect is being executed: Y) × (the number of games in a continuous effect: Z). Good.

  For example, as described above, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) do not overlap with each other in the operation procedure for stopping the combination of symbols to be awarded, and therefore, if ignoring winning of the preferential winning combination is 2 It can be said that it is theoretically possible to win the winning bonus if it is a game.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, 3 is set as the number of games for executing a continuous effect. For this reason, in the above-described embodiment, if ignoring winning of the preferential winning combination is ignored, it is possible to win the winning big bonus while executing the continuous performance with a probability of 3/2 = 150%. It can be said that it is theoretically possible.

  However, in the above-described embodiment, even during the execution of the continuous production, the winning combination with the predetermined probability according to the gaming state during the execution of the continuous production is won, and the priority winning is over the bonus. The reel control is performed so that the winning combination is preferentially derived. For example, referring to FIGS. 17A and 17E, the winning probability of a preferential winning combination in a gaming state in which a continuous production is being executed: Y is (70 + 45 + 70 + 45 + 90 + 700 + 7000 + 45000) / 65536 = 53020/65536. Also, the number of games of continuous effects: Z is three. Therefore, the number of winning games in the design for winning the priority winning combination while executing the continuous performance is (53020/65536) × 3≈2.4. Therefore, the number of games for which reel control is performed so that a bonus is preferentially derived without winning a priority winning combination while a continuous effect is being executed is (the number of games for a continuous effect)-(the number of winning games in design) ) ≈0.6, and the operation procedure is smaller than 2 which is a bonus type that does not overlap each other. Therefore, the probability of winning a bonus while the continuous performance is being executed is 0.6 / 2 = 30%.

  As described above, when the number of consecutive production games is set to 3, at least the number of bonus types whose operation procedures do not overlap with each other: X is (number of consecutive production games: Z)-(winning in design) Number of games: Y · Z) The number of types of bonuses whose operation procedures do not overlap each other and whether or not the bonus is won so as to be larger than the number of games in which reel control is performed to preferentially derive a bonus of Y · Z) The number of games that execute a continuous effect that informs the information related to the game and the number of games that are designed to win a preferential winning combination that is preferentially derived over the bonus while the continuous effect is being executed are adjusted. It can be said that. Thereby, the reel control that preferentially derives a bonus in which the number of types of bonuses whose operation procedures do not overlap with each other: X is (the number of games of continuous production: Z) − (the number of winning games in design: Y · Z). Compared to a slot machine set to be smaller than the number of games played, whether the bonus is won or not during the continuous production is performed in RT2, RT3, and internal RT It is possible to reduce the possibility of being specified by the player and the possibility of winning the winning bonus. As a result, while the continuous performance is being executed, that is, while there is a possibility that the replay (2) is continuously won, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the bonus winning for a long time.

  Reel control for preferentially deriving a bonus in which the number of bonus types whose operation procedures do not overlap with each other: X is (the number of consecutively produced games: Z) − (the number of winning games in design: Y · Z) is preferentially derived. In other words, the number of games to be played is, in other words, the total number of bonus types whose operating procedures do not overlap with each other: X and the number of winning games in design: Y · Z is the number of games of continuous production: Z Means that Z <X + Y · Z is satisfied.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, in a game where a special combination is won and a small combination with a payout number of 3 or more (hereinafter referred to as a normal small combination) is won, The combination of symbols corresponding to the normal small combination is preferentially derived, and a small combination (hereinafter referred to as a specific small combination) in which the number of payouts is smaller than 3 is provided when the special combination is won. In a game in which the specific small role is won, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus or the regular bonus is given priority over the symbol combination corresponding to the specific small role. An example was described. In addition to such reel control, the following reel control may be performed.

  When an equivalent small combination with the same number of medals as the number of bets and a special combination are elected, for example, reel control may be performed to preferentially win an equivalent small combination over a special combination. Thereby, the next game can be started with the medals that are awarded to the equivalent small role and paid out, and the player can be expected to win the normal small role in the game. Further, when the equivalent small combination and the special combination are elected, the reel control may be performed so that the special combination is preferentially won over the equivalent small combination. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the number of games and medals required for winning a special combination.

  Also, the number of medals paid out changes according to the number of winning lines like strawberry, for example, for a special small role that may be less than the number of bets or more than the number of bets, When a special role is elected, the special small role is given priority over the special role when operated in an operating procedure that allows the special small role to be awarded so that the number of payouts is greater than the number of bets. The special role is given priority over the special small role when it is operated according to the operating procedure that allows the special small role to be awarded so that the number of payouts is less than the number of bets. Reel control may be performed so as to win a prize. Thereby, taking into account the operation procedure, it is possible to reduce as much as possible that the display result that is a disadvantageous game result for the player is derived, and the display result that is advantageous to the player is given priority. Can be derived.

  In addition, in a game where a special role is won and a small role is selected, a symbol combination corresponding to the small role is selected rather than the special role regardless of the number of payouts of the selected small role. Reel control that is preferentially derived may be performed.

  (5) The normal small combination and the specific small combination in the above-described embodiment may be simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination for lottery. In this case, for example, when a special small role and a specific small role are elected in a state where the special role winning is carried over, the special role, the normal small role, and the specific small role are selected. At the same time, it will be a winning situation. In this case, reel control is performed so that the normal small role is given priority over the special role and the specified small role, and when the normal small role cannot be won, the special role is given priority over the specific small role. The reel control may be performed so that the reel control is performed to win a specific small combination when the normal small combination and the special combination cannot be won. As a result, even when the normal small combination and the specific small combination are won at the same time, it is possible to reduce the display result that is a disadvantageous game result for the player as much as possible, which is advantageous for the player. A display result as a game result can be preferentially derived.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, after the bonus winning notification, it is a chance to win the bonus when the replay or small role is not won and the replay is controlled so as to be drawn on the winning line in preference to the bonus. An example of performing a chance effect for notification has been described. The chance effect may be configured to perform a navigation effect that informs the player of information that is advantageous to the player, such as the type of bonus that has been won and the operation procedure for winning the bonus.

  (7) In the industry where the slot machines in the above-described embodiments are distributed, inspection (type test) by a third party is required at the pre-shipment stage, and the predetermined standard is satisfied in the type test. There is a special situation that only the determined model is allowed to be shipped to the game hall. Further, in recent years, in order to prevent the shooting ability from being increased too much, it is required to be able to perform a test assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by a player. Yes.

  Therefore, in the slot machine in the above-described embodiment, in consideration of such special circumstances and needs, a test is performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. “Output means” for outputting “information that can be performed” may be further provided. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 26, the game control board, the production control board, and the input / output board will be described as an example of “output means”, and the recommended operation procedure information will be referred to as “the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. As an example of “information that can be tested on the assumption that a game is played”. FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing an example of a control circuit of a slot machine equipped with a test apparatus 1200 for performing a type test and an input / output board 1100 for inputting / outputting test information used for the test.

  The test information output from the slot machine 1 to the test apparatus 1200 includes, as shown in FIG. 26, winning status information for specifying the game start and winning status, and the rotational positions of the reel motors 32L to 32R (for example, Recommendations that are expected to be actually operated by the player in consideration of the rotational position information for specifying the step number of the predetermined position, the area number of the symbol located in the lower stage, etc., the presence or absence of navigation effects, etc. The recommended operation procedure information for specifying the operation procedure is included. Note that the test information output from the slot machine 1 to the test apparatus 1200 includes winning information for specifying that a winning has occurred and the type of the winning, payout information for specifying that a medal has been paid out, and the like. , Other information included.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, the test information input to the slot machine 1 from the test apparatus 1200 includes game start information for starting a game such as bet number setting and reel rotation for starting a game, reels, and the like. The game end information for ending the game such as stopping the game is included.

  The input / output board 1100 mounted on the slot machine 1 includes a connector 1101 for electrically connecting to the game control board 40, a connector 1102 for electrically connecting to the effect control board 90, and a test apparatus 1200. A connector 1103 for electrical connection is provided. The type test described above is performed by inputting / outputting various types of information in a state where the input / output board 100 and the test apparatus 1200 are connected by a connector. Hereinafter, the flow and operation of various information when the type test is performed will be specifically described.

  First, the test apparatus 1200 outputs game start information in order to start a game in the slot machine 1. The game start information is input to the game control board 40 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the main control part 41 of the game control board 40, the process for starting a game (the bet number setting, the lottery process, the reel rotation process, etc. in the BET process) is performed.

  And the main control part 41 of the game control board 40 produces | generates and outputs winning condition information at the time of a game start. The corresponding selection status information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. As a result, the test apparatus 1200 can specify that the game has started and the winning situation.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 generates and outputs rotational position information according to the reel rotation. The rotational position information is information for specifying a step existing at a predetermined position among 168 steps of each of the reel motors 32L to 32R, for example, and is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, the current rotation position can be specified for each of the reels 2L to 2R.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 generates and outputs recommended operation procedure information according to the winning situation or the like. The recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, the recommended operation procedure can be specified.

  Based on the current rotation position of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the rotation position information, the test apparatus 1200 provides game end information for stopping each of the reels 2L to 2R in the recommended operation procedure specified from the recommended operation procedure information. Generate and output. The game end information is input to the game control board 40 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the main control part 41 of the game control board 40, each of the reels 2L to 2R is stopped according to the game end information, and a process (reel rotation process, winning determination process, payout process, etc.) for ending the game is performed. Do. Thereby, each of the reels 2L to 2R can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  As described above, information is repeatedly input / output between the slot machine 1 and the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100, and the game can be automatically repeated. As a result, the type test for the slot machine 1 can be automatically performed.

  As described above, the recommended operation procedure may be information for enabling the test to be performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. For example, the recommended operation procedure is an operation procedure for deriving a symbol combination to be actually stopped by the player by a game effect (for example, a chance effect) that informs information related to the winning situation. When the game effect for notifying the information related to is not performed, a predetermined operation procedure (a procedure for minimizing the small part missing, so-called DDT hitting method, KKK hitting method, etc.) may be used.

  Specifically, the recommended operation procedure is a bonus in which a symbol combination to be actually stopped when the chance effect described above is executed, and therefore, an operation procedure for deriving the combination of the bonus. Say. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, when the current rotation position of each of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the rotation position information becomes the position of each of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the recommended operation procedure information, the corresponding reel The game end information for stopping the game is output. As a result, each of the reels 2L to 2R can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure, and a bonus winning winning in the slot machine 1 can be generated.

  As a result, in the test apparatus to which the recommended operation procedure information is input, the recommended operation procedure for deriving the symbol combination to be actually stopped by the player by the game effect informing the information related to the winning situation is specified. can do. As a result, the type test can be performed based on the results of operation according to the recommended operating procedure, so the test should be performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. Can do.

  In addition, the recommended operation procedure when the game effect that informs the information related to the winning situation is not performed is a predetermined operation procedure (in the case of including a predetermined small role that is missed by the operation procedure) It is also possible to use a procedure for minimizing missing, so-called DDT method, KKK method, etc. For example, it is conceivable that a player who has not recognized whether or not a bonus has been won usually performs a stop operation so that a predetermined small role can be won as much as possible. This is because it is possible to minimize the possibility of losing the selected small part that has been won. That is, the stop operation is performed so that the predetermined small role can be won, so that, for example, when the predetermined small role is won, it is more reliable when the predetermined small role is won. Can win a prize, and if you have not won a given small role and have won another small role (for example, a small role that has not been missed), you can pull in the selected small role, This is because the possibility of being missed can be minimized. Accordingly, for example, compared with an operation procedure in which a predetermined small role cannot be won, the possibility of losing a small role is reduced by performing a stop operation in an operation procedure for winning a predetermined small role. it can.

  Note that the recommended operation procedure when the game effect for notifying the information related to the winning situation is not performed may be an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting). This is because when the game effect is not performed, it is considered that the player can proceed with the game without pressing in consideration of speeding up the game. The recommended operation procedure information in this case is information that can specify the region numbers 0 to 20 for each of the reels 2L to 2R.

  Thereby, in the test apparatus to which the recommended operation procedure information is input, even when the game effect for notifying the information related to the winning situation is not performed, the symbol combination to be actually stopped by the player The recommended operation procedure for deriving can be identified. As a result, since the type test can be performed based on the result of operation according to the recommended operation procedure, it is not during the so-called AT assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. You can also test for time.

  Note that the recommended operation procedure information that is output when a game effect that informs the information related to the winning situation is not performed is a predetermined operation procedure (a procedure for minimizing a small part missing, so-called DDT batting method, KKK batting For example, the first information for specifying a method and the like and the second information for specifying an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting) may be output. As a result, the test apparatus 1200 can perform a test when a game effect that informs information related to the winning situation is not performed using the first information or the second information as necessary. It is possible to perform a test when a game effect for notifying information related to the winning situation is not performed in a state closer to the case where the game is played by the player.

  The sub-control unit 91 outputs, for example, a first strobe signal based on the internal winning command and the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, and outputs data for specifying the region number for the left reel 2L, The second strobe signal is output, data for specifying the region number for the middle reel 2C is output, and further, the third strobe signal is output, and the data for specifying the region number for the right reel 2R. To complete the output of the recommended operating procedure information. Thus, recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. On the test apparatus 1200 side, the position where each reel should be stopped can be specified from the recommended operation procedure information, and the game end information is output in consideration of the rotation position specified from the rotation position information. Each reel can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  When the recommended operation procedure includes the reel stop order, the sub control unit 91 outputs the first strobe signal based on the internal winning command and the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, for example. Data for specifying an area number for the first reel to be stopped is output, a second strobe signal is output, data for specifying an area number for the second reel to be stopped is output, and 3 is output, and data for specifying the region number for the third reel to be stopped is output, thereby completing the output of the recommended operation procedure information. Thus, recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. On the test apparatus 1200 side, in addition to the recommended operation procedure information, the reel stop order can be specified in addition to the position where each reel should be stopped, and the rotational position specified from the rotational position information is taken into consideration. The game end information can be output and each reel can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  Note that after the type test is completed, it is conceivable that an illegal act of inputting illegal information via the connector 1103 described above is performed. In order to avoid this, for example, the connector 1103 may be provided so as to be removable from the input / output board 1100, and the connector 1103 may be configured to be removable at the shipping stage. In the shipping stage, the input / output board 1100 may be shipped without being mounted. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized acts such as inputting unauthorized information.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the special combination and the small combination are won simultaneously has been described. In the slot machine according to the above-described embodiment, the following combination may be used for the special combination and the small combination winning simultaneously. Here, bonus (A) and bonus (B) are illustrated as special roles, and each of bonus (A) and (B) is a predetermined orange (combination of constituent symbols: orange-orange-orange) or plum. In the internal lottery, one of 15 small payouts such as (combination of structural symbols: plum-plum-plum) and one single payout such as 1 (1) or 1 (2) will be selected at the same time. An example will be described in which a big bonus and a small combination that are read out as a combination and are simultaneously read out can be won in duplicate. The combinations that are read out as the lottery target are orange, bonus (A) + orange, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1), plum, bonus (B) + plum, plum + 1 ( 2) Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) are included. The bonus (A) and bonus (B) may be the following combinations. For example, the bonus (A) may be the big bonus (1) in the above-described embodiment, and the bonus (B) may be the big bonus (2) in the above-described embodiment. Further, the bonus (A) may be the big bonus (1) in the above-described embodiment, and the bonus (B) may be the regular bonus in the above-described embodiment.

  These bonuses (A), bonus (B), orange, plum, 1 (1), 1 (2), each symbol (combination of symbols) is 5 frames in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In principle, combinations that cannot be awarded unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing are set.

  Furthermore, the bonus (A), the orange that can be won simultaneously with the bonus (A), and the symbols (combination of symbols) that constitute each of the combinations of the symbols (1) are the maximum pull-in range in a predetermined reel. Arranged across frames. As a result, the bonus (A), the orange that can be won simultaneously with the bonus (A), and the combination of each one (1) are configured so that there is no stop operation position that can be aimed at the same time.

  Further, a bonus (B), a plum that can be won simultaneously with the bonus (B), and a symbol (a combination of symbols) that constitutes each role (2) are the maximum drawing range in a predetermined reel. Arranged across frames. As a result, the bonus (B), the plum that can be won simultaneously with the bonus (B), and the combination of one (2) are configured such that there is no stop operation position that can be aimed at the same time.

  In addition, the orange (one) (1), the plum, and the symbols (combination of symbols) that make up each of the symbols (2) are arranged beyond the maximum drawing range of 4 frames on a given reel. Therefore, there is no stop operation position that can be aimed at the same time.

  The slot machine including such bonus (A), bonus (B), orange, plum, 1 (1), 1 (2) as a winning combination further comprises the following configuration. May be.

  (8-1) In the conventional slot machine, the reel stop control pattern used when winning a specific combination that may be missed is different from the reel stop control pattern used when no combination is won. When a specific role is missed, there is a suggestion that the specific role will be missed by stopping a specific stop mode that does not stop if none of the roles are elected. If the player does not know the specific stop mode that stops when he misses, he cannot know that he has missed the elected special role. It is difficult to determine whether the particular role that was missed has been missed. Therefore, the following configuration may be adopted.

  Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) are won and at the first stop (stop operation of any reel while all reels are changing) If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the orange symbol cannot be drawn into the winning line, the control of pulling the plum role symbol into any of the winning lines is performed and the remaining reels In the case where the stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the composition symbol of the orange part can be drawn into the winning line where the composition part of the plum part is stopped in FIG. Control to pull in.

  In addition, Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) will be selected, and the constituent symbols for the Orange will stop on any winning line at the first stop However, at the time of the second stop (when one of the two reels is fluctuating and one of the reels is stopped), the constituent symbol of the orange part is changed to the winning line where the constituent part of the orange part is stopped at the first stop. Even if it was not possible to stop at the winning line where the constituent symbols of the orange role were stopped at the time of the second stop because the stop operation was performed at the stop operation position that could not be withdrawn, When one reel is moving and the last reel is stopped), the orange line will be displayed on the winning line where the orange pattern is stopped at the first stop. If the stop operation at the stop operation position retractable configuration pattern is performed, thereby performing the control to draw a structure pattern orange combination the winning line stop structure symbol orange combination was at the first stop.

  In other words, even if orange is missed at the time of the first stop or the second stop, if the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the remaining symbols can be drawn into the winning line for the remaining reels, Control to align a part of the combination with the winning line is performed.

  Also, if Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum, Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum +1 (2) are selected and the Plum is missed at the first stop or the second stop Similar control is performed.

  Therefore, even if orange, bonus (A) + orange, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) are won, and orange is missed at the first stop or second stop When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position at which the structure of the orange combination can be drawn into the winning line for the remaining reels, a part of the combination of the orange combination is aligned with the winning line. Even when the orange is missed at the time of 2 stops, it can be easily determined whether or not the orange has been missed depending on whether or not a part of the combination of orange matches the winning line. Also, when Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum, Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum +1 (2) are selected and the Plum is lost at the first stop or the second stop Has the same effect.

  In this example, Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) are won, and the orange is missed during the first stop and the second stop. In the case of an error, the symbol that is used as an indicator (the structural symbol of the plum role when it is missed during the first stop, the structural symbol of the orange role that was stopped during the first stop when it is missed during the second stop) The stop position is regarded as a stop position where the structural symbol stops, and stop control is performed using a stop control table used when orange is not missed. For this reason, a stop control table for stopping the combination of orange combinations on the winning line, and a stop for stopping a part of the combination of orange combinations on the winning line when orange is missed at the first stop and the second stop. Since there is no need to prepare a separate control table, the stop control table is used even when control is performed to align a part of the combination of oranges with the winning line when orange is missed at the first stop or the second stop. Storage capacity can be reduced. The same applies to a case where a winning combination of plum, bonus (B) + plum, plum + 1 (2), bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) is won.

  (8-2) In the conventional slot machine, the reel stop control pattern used when the small combination is selected independently and the reel stop control pattern used when the small combination and special combination are simultaneously selected are different from each other. Although the expectation was given to the winning of the special role according to the stopping mode of the small role, the stopping mode at the time of winning the single role of the small role is different from the stopping mode at the time of simultaneous winning of the small role and the special role. There is a problem that it can be determined from the player whether or not the special combination is won according to the mode, and the expectation is lost. Therefore, the following configuration may be adopted.

  Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) are selected at the stop operation position where the combination of oranges can be drawn into the winning line When a stop operation is performed, control is performed to align the combination of orange roles on the winning line.

  Among them, when orange and bonus (A) + orange are elected, among the stop operation positions where the combination of orange combination can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of orange combination is selected as the winning line L1, L2, L3. When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position that can be aligned only to the winning line and the stop operation position that can be aligned to any of the winning lines L1 to L5, the combination of the orange combination is selected as the winning line L1, L2, L3. It is possible to align the combination of the orange combination only with the winning lines L4 and L5 and control the orange combination only when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position that cannot be aligned with the winning lines L1, L2 and L3. Is controlled to match the winning lines L4 and L5.

  On the other hand, when orange + 1 (1) and bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) are selected, the combination of orange combinations can be drawn into the winning line. When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the combination of the orange combination can be aligned only with the winning lines L4 and L5 and the stop operation position where the combination can be aligned with any of the winning lines L1 to L5, the orange It is possible to align the combination of the winning combination with the winning lines L4 and L5, and the orange combination can be aligned only with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3, and at the stop operation position that cannot be aligned with the winning lines L4 and L5. Only when the stop operation is performed, control is performed to align the combination of orange combinations with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3.

  That is, when orange and bonus (A) + orange are selected and a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of orange combinations can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of orange combinations is selected as the winning line L4, The winning line L1, L2, and L3 are prioritized over L5, and Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) are selected, and the combination of orange roles is the winning line. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position that can be pulled in, the combination of the orange combination is controlled in preference to the winning lines L4 and L5 over the winning lines L1, L2, and L3.

  Similarly, when the plum, bonus (B) + plum is selected and the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the combination of the plums can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of the plums is selected as the winning line L4, The winning lines L1, L2, and L3 are controlled prior to L5. Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum +1 (2) are selected, and the combination of plum roles is the winning line. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position that can be pulled in, control is performed so that the combination of plums is preferentially aligned with the winning lines L4 and L5 over the winning lines L1, L2, and L3.

  With such a configuration, when orange, bonus (A) + orange, plum, bonus (B) + plum are won, the combination of orange combination or plum combination is aligned to the winning lines L1, L2, L3. If there is a high chance that Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1), Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) are won There is a high possibility that the combination of orange combination or plum combination is aligned with the winning lines L4 and L5. In other words, when Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won, Orange and Plum win, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 ( 1) Plum + 1 piece (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 piece (2), winning line where the combination of orange or plum combination is easy to match when orange and plum wins Is different.

  After the reel control as described above is performed, in the internal lottery, the bonus (A) in the total value of the winning probability of orange, bonus (A) + orange + orange is higher than the ratio of the winning probability of orange + 1. (1) Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) winning probability ratio of orange and bonus (1) A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1). Similarly, Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum +1 (2) than the ratio of Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum winning probability to the total value of Plum winning probability Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum, Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + with the probability that the ratio of the winning probability of bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) in the total value of winning probability will be higher Plot + 1 (2) lottery.

  As a result, when Orange and 1 sheet (1) are elected at the same time, both Orange and 1 sheet (1) are won at the same time as Bonus (A). The percentage increases, and when the Plum and one (2) are won at the same time, the Plum and one (2) are won at the same time as the bonus (B). As the winning ratio of the combination of oranges or plums is the winning line L1, L2, L3 or the winning lines L4, L5, the game for winning the special role Can change the expectation of a person.

  In addition, even if the winning line with the combination of orange or plum roles is the winning lines L1, L2, L3 or the winning lines L4, L5, it is suggested that the special role may have been won. However, it is impossible to determine whether or not a special role has been won from the winning line where the roles are aligned, and the special role has been won regardless of the winning line. The player's expectation for the game will not be lost.

  In this example, Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won, and stops at the stop operation position where the combination of Orange or Plum can be drawn into the winning line. When an operation is performed, control is performed so that the combination of orange combination or plum combination is aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, L3 at a higher rate than the winning lines L4, L5, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + Stop operation position where orange + 1 combination (1), plum + 1 (2), bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) is selected, and the combination of orange combination or plum combination can be drawn into the winning line When a stop operation is performed at, the combination of the orange combination or the plum combination is aligned with the winning lines L4, L5 at a higher rate than the winning lines L1, L2, L3. However, orange, bonus (A) + orange, plum, bonus (B) + plum are selected, and a stop operation that can draw the combination of orange or plum combination into the winning line When the stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of orange combination or plum combination can be drawn into the winning line when the stop operation is performed at the position, the combination of orange combination or plum combination is set to the winning line L1, Controls aligning to L2 and L3 only, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1), Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) are won If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of orange combination or plum combination can be drawn into the winning line, It may perform control to align the combination of the winning pay line L4, L5 only.

  In this example, in the internal lottery, the ratio of the winning probability of bonus (A) + orange to the total value of the winning probability of orange, bonus (A) + orange, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (the ratio of the winning probability of Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) in the winning value of Orange + 1 (1) is different) 1) Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) lottery, Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange has been won, at the stop operation position where the combination of orange can be drawn into the winning line When a stop operation is performed, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) are selected, and the combination of oranges can be drawn into the winning line. By controlling so that the winning line to be preferentially aligned is different from when the stop operation is performed at the active stop operation position, the player's winning for the special role is determined by the difference in the winning line with the combination of orange roles The degree of expectation can be changed, but in the internal lottery, the bonus (A) + orange + 1 (in the total value of the winning probability of orange, bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) ( The ratio of the winning probability of 1) and orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange winning probability ratio of the total value of the bonus (A) + orange winning probability is different from the orange, Lottery of bonus (A) + orange, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1), orange, bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of the orange combination can be drawn into the winning line, and Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange is selected. By controlling so that the winning line that is preferentially aligned differs between when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the combination of the winning combination can be drawn into the winning line, the winning line with the orange combined combination is controlled. Depending on the difference, the player's expectation for winning the special role may be changed. The same applies to the case of plum, bonus (B) + plum, plum + 1 (2), bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2).

  (8-3) In a conventional slot machine, the reel stop control pattern used when winning a specific combination that may be missed is different from the reel stop control pattern used when no combination is won. When a specific combination is missed, if there is no winning combination, there will be a change in the reel stop mode by stopping a specific stop mode that will not stop. There is a problem that there is only one type of specific stop mode that stops when the specific combination is missed by performing the stop operation at the same timing, and the stop mode of the reel becomes monotonous. Therefore, the following configuration may be adopted.

  When the orange and bonus (A) + orange are selected, and the stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of the orange combination cannot be drawn into the winning line, the predetermined chance except for the orange combination or the plum combination is won. Priority is given to the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 over the lines L4 and L5, and orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) are selected, and the combination of orange When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the winning line cannot be drawn into the winning line, control is performed so that the chance line is preferentially aligned with the winning lines L4, L5 over the winning lines L1, L2, L3.

  Similarly, when Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is selected and a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where a combination of plums cannot be drawn into the winning line, a chance is won from the winning lines L4 and L5. Priority is given to the lines L1, L2, and L3. Plum +1 (2) and bonus (B) + plum +1 (2) are selected and the combination of plums cannot be drawn into the winning line When a stop operation is performed at the stop operation position, control is performed so that the chance lines are preferentially aligned with the winning lines L4, L5 over the winning lines L1, L2, L3.

  As a result, even if Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange is won, or Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) is won, If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of the orange combination will be aligned on the winning line, but if orange, bonus (A) + orange are won, In other words, if only orange out of orange (1) is elected alone and the orange is missed, chances are high that the winning lines are aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3, orange + 1 (1), If the bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) is won, that is, if both the orange (1) and 1 (1) win simultaneously and miss the orange There are likely to align in winning lines L4, L5. Similarly, when Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won, or when Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) is won, If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of plums will be aligned on the winning line, but if Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is selected, In other words, if only one of the plums (1) (2) wins alone and loses the plum, chances are high that the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 are aligned. If the bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) is won, that is, if both the plum (1) (2) wins and loses the plum at the same time, the chance will be placed on the winning lines L4 and L5. Possible It is high.

  As a result, when Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won and Orange and Plum are missed, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1 ), Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum +1 (2) are won and the orange and plums are missed. It is possible to diversify the manner in which the reels are stopped at the time.

  The chances are that Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum was won and Orange and Plum were missed, Orange +1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange +1 (1) Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) are controlled to be aligned to any of the winning lines on condition that the orange and plum are missed. When a combination or combination of combinations is not won, chances are not matched to any winning line. For this reason, the possibility of winning a special role is surely suggested by having chance chances on any of the winning lines.

  In this example, as described above, the bonus (A) when the orange and one sheet (1) are won at the same time is more than the case where the orange and one sheet (1) are won alone. ) At the same time, the percentage of winning prizes will increase, and a bonus will be awarded when a plum and one piece (2) of the plum and one piece (2) are won at the same time, rather than when the plum is won alone. B) Since the winning percentage will increase at the same time, the special line will be won depending on whether the winning line with the chance is the winning line L1, L2, L3 or the winning line L4, L5. It is possible to give a change to the degree of expectation of the player.

  Furthermore, even if the winning line with the chances is the winning line L1, L2, L3 or the winning line L4, L5, it is suggested that the special role may be won. It is impossible to determine whether or not a special role has been won from a winning line with uniform eyes, and a player who wins a special role regardless of which winning line is matched The feeling of expectation will not be spoiled.

  In this example, Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won and Orange and Plum are lost, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 The winning line where the chances are easy to match will be changed when winning (1), plum + 1 (2), bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) and orange and plum are missed. However, chances 1 and 2 with different display modes are determined, and orange, bonus (A) + orange, plum, bonus (B) + plum is won and orange +1 is lost and orange +1 Sheet (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 sheet (1), Plum + 1 sheet (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 sheet (2) are selected and Orange and Plum are removed. And if spilled, in appearance and easy chance eyes of types may be changed.

  In this example, when Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won and Orange and Plum are missed, the chance is won at a higher rate than the winning lines L4 and L5. Controls aligning with the lines L1, L2, and L3, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1), plum + 1 (2), bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) When winning and dropping oranges and plums, control is performed to align the winning lines with the winning lines L4, L5 at a higher rate than the winning lines L1, L2, L3. + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + If a Plum is won and the Orange or Plum is missed, the chances are aligned only to the winning lines L1, L2, L3 Control, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1), Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) will be selected and orange and plum will be lost In such a case, the control may be performed so that the chances are aligned only with the winning lines L4 and L5.

  In addition, in this example, when orange and one sheet (1) are elected at the same time, it is won at the same time as bonus (A) than when orange and one sheet (1) are elected alone. The ratio of the winning combination is higher when the Plum and one piece (2) are won at the same time than the case where the Plum and one piece (2) are won alone. By increasing the winning percentage, the player's expectation for winning the special role depends on whether the winning lines with the chances are the winning lines L1, L2, L3 or the winning lines L4, L5. For example, when the chances are aligned with any of the winning lines, the process proceeds to RT described later, and the chances are aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3. 1st RT When the transition is made and the chances are aligned on the winning lines L4 and L5, the first RT has an advantage (RT termination condition, winning probability of re-playing role, presence / absence of notification of winning role type, notification rate, etc.) It may be configured to shift to a different second RT. By adopting such a configuration, when orange or plum is missed, not only the display mode of the reels is diversified, but the same chance is also placed on the winning line. Even if the display mode is uniform, when orange and plum are elected alone, there is a possibility of transition when orange and plum are dropped, orange + 1 (1), plum + 1 (2) In the case where is elected, the advantage can be changed between orange and RT which may shift when a plum is dropped.

  (9) The RT is not limited to the types shown in the above-described embodiments, and may be controlled to a plurality of types of RTs having different probabilities for winning a re-gamer and the number of prescribed games. In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the initial gaming state is controlled after the big bonus ends is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that the RT is controlled after the big bonus ends. .

  In the case of such a configuration, the RT is controlled so that the degree of advantage for the player is different between when the big bonus (1) ends and when the big bonus (2) ends. May be. The difference in the degree of advantage for the player means, for example, that the prescribed number of games is different, and that the replay winning probability is different. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which RT is controlled and which bonus is controlled, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this way, when configured to be controlled to RT according to the type of bonus, the combination of bonuses that triggers control to RT is composed of different symbols for the left reel, middle reel, and right reel It may be. For example, the big bonus (1) may be “red 7-grape-melon”, the big bonus (2) may be “grape-white 7-BAR”, and the like. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to understand which bonus is won when a bonus is won. As a result, it can be difficult to understand which type of RT is controlled.

  Further, in such a configuration, the bonus effect may be such that the player cannot specify the type of bonus being controlled by performing the same content regardless of the type of bonus. This makes it difficult for the player to identify the type of bonus from the combination of symbols at the end of the game, and makes it difficult for the player to notice which type of bonus is being controlled. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to specify the type of RT controlled after the bonus ends.

  Further, in the case of such a configuration, the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is made larger than the area of the see-through window 3 of the variable display device 2 and close to the height of the player's line of sight. You may install in the position which is easier to visually recognize than the window 3. FIG. Then, on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51, a virtual reel for scrolling the symbols in accordance with the display state of the variable display device 2 is displayed, and the effect symbols corresponding to the display results of the variable display device 2 are displayed in a variable manner. You may comprise so that it may display on the winning line of the virtual reel to make. Specifically, when a combination of grapes is derived in the variable display device 2, “grape-grape-grape” may be stopped and displayed on the winning line on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the player can proceed with the game by viewing the variable reels 2 by displaying the virtual reels. In such a slot machine, when any of the bonuses that trigger the above-described RT control is won, regardless of the type of the bonus that has been won, the common “on” winning line on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. “7-7-7” may be stopped and displayed. This makes it difficult for a player who visually recognizes the liquid crystal display 51 to proceed with the game and to determine which type of bonus has been won. As a result, it can be difficult to understand which type of RT is controlled.

  In addition, the RT termination condition controlled after the bonus ends is established by using a predetermined number of games or winning a big bonus or a regular bonus (not winning by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus) ) May be configured as follows. This avoids giving players a sense of loss due to the end of the RT after the bonus ends because the big bonus or regular bonus has been won before the predetermined number of games is exhausted. can do. In addition, since the bonus winning flag is carried over after the next game until winning, it is possible to win the winning bonus during the RT after the bonus has ended by reaching the predetermined number of games. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the bonus at the end of RT after the bonus ends.

  In addition, the RT replay winning probability controlled after the bonus ends is RT, which is likely to decrease the number of medals, that is, the expected value of the number of medals acquired per game is larger than the number of medals used for setting the number of bets. It may be set so that RT becomes smaller. The expected value of the number of medals acquired per game is, for example, the number of medals acquired when a game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times, 100,000 times) in a certain gaming state. The value (theoretical value) divided by the number of times the number of winning is subtracted.

  In the case of such a configuration, when a bonus is won (further, a predetermined notification condition (a specific winning combination, a specific symbol combination derivation, etc.) may be satisfied) The type of small prize winning that has been determined to be allowed to be generated by means (a small part that can be won depending on the operating procedure and a case where it is missed) or an operating procedure for generating the small prize winning Deciding whether or not to control to a procedure notification gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a state of performing a navigation effect, referred to as AT) for notifying (operation timing, operation order, etc.), and when controlling to AT, an AT continuing game controlled by AT When the number is decided and it is decided to control to AT, it is configured to control to RT + AT until the number of AT continuing games is consumed or the bonus is won and RT is finished. Good. And during RT + AT, the expected value of the number of medals earned per game is made larger than the number of medals used for setting the number of bets by winning the selected small role according to the navigation effect without missing it. The number of medals owned by the player may be increased. Further, when the player is further controlled by the AT during the RT, the player can have a sense of expectation that the bonus may have been won, and the fun of the game can be improved. Further, even if the bonus is not won, the player is given a sense of expectation because it is controlled to RT + AT when the predetermined notification condition described above is satisfied.

  (10) As an end condition for RT2 or RT3 in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described which is established by using the prescribed number of games or winning a bonus. However, the end conditions of RT2 and RT3 are not limited to this, and may be configured to be established by winning a lottery, and a combination of predetermined RT end symbols is stopped and displayed. May also be established. As a result, an unexpectedness such as sudden termination of RT can be added, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number and giving a game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  (12) In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set using a game ball. Or a fully 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 game balls, and a take-in ball that detects game balls 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, a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls payed out by the ball payout device It is possible to set the number of bets 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 when a winning occurs.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, as an initial gaming state that is controlled after RT2 and RT3 have been completed by digestion of the prescribed number of games, an example is a gaming state that can be won if replay (2) is simultaneous with a bonus. Explained. As a result, even in the initial gaming state after three consecutive wins in Replay (2) at RT2 or RT3, winning in Replay (2) allows four consecutive wins in Replay (2). In addition, since the bonus is always won, there are more opportunities for 4 consecutive wins and replays depending on the results of the lottery for whether or not 4 consecutive wins have been made (2) 4 consecutive wins Can be generated in a premier manner, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  It should be noted that the initial gaming state controlled after RT2 or RT3 has been completed by using the prescribed number of games may be a gaming state in which no winning is made for replay (2). As a result, the lottery results up to the last game (the third game in the above-described embodiment) of the final game (the fourth game in the above-described embodiment) for which it has been determined whether or not it will be four consecutive wins. Based on this, since it can be reflected in the production of a plurality of games including the third game and the fourth game, for example, the expectation of the fourth game suddenly increases while the production of the expectation is not so high until the third game. It is possible to prevent an extremely unnatural effect such as the effect being performed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (14) It should be noted that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the display control circuit mounted in the production control board. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an external output board | substrate. (A) is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal IN signal, and (b) is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal OUT signal. It is a figure which shows the structure of a reel motor. (A) is a timing chart which shows the control method at the time of the start of a reel motor, (b) is a timing chart which shows the control method at the time of rotation of a reel motor and a stop. It is a timing chart which shows the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the control situation of a full tank error. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows each lottery object combination and determination value number which are acquired based on a game state and a setting value. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the lottery state of replay (2) in each during RT2 and an initial game state, (b) is the lottery of replay (2) in each during RT3 and an initial game state. It is a figure for demonstrating a state. (A) is a figure for demonstrating for every game state about the pattern elected for replay (2), (b)-(f) each divides the pattern which can be continuously awarded to replay (2) according to a case. FIG. It is a timing chart for explaining the production contents of a series of continuous effects corresponding to the game situation. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for production determination. It is a figure for demonstrating a display state when a series of continuous productions are performed in the production area. It is a figure for demonstrating a display state when a series of continuous productions are performed in the production area. It is a figure for demonstrating a display state when a series of continuous productions are performed in the production area. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the display state of the special effect displayed only at special time. It is a block diagram showing an example of a control circuit of a slot machine on which a test apparatus for performing a type test and an input / output board for inputting / outputting test information used for the test are mounted.

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  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling circuit, 51 liquid crystal Display, 90 stage control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM, 92 display control circuit, 141 VDP, 142 CGROM, 155 temporary storage memory, 156 frame buffer memory.

Claims (5)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and the display result is displayed on a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. A slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Before a display result is derived to the variable display device , a special prize accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to a player and a re-game that can be played without using the gaming value are given. A means for determining whether or not to allow each of a plurality of types of winnings including a replay winning to be determined as a determination result for one game, and to allow the generation of a specific replay winning of the replay winnings Pre-determining means including determining whether to allow the occurrence of the special prize and determining to allow the occurrence of the specific replay prize without allowing the occurrence of the special prize When,
A carry-over means for carrying on the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize after the next game when the prior-decision means determines that the special prize is allowed to occur and the special prize has not occurred; ,
There are both cases in which the occurrence of the specific replay winning is allowed at the same time that the special winning is allowed and the case where it is decided independently without allowing the special winning . Normal gaming state control means for controlling to obtain a normal gaming state;
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the special winning is permitted, the pre-deciding means determines that the specific re-game winning is permitted until the special winning is generated. First high probability state control means for controlling to a first high probability state performed with a higher probability than when in the normal gaming state;
The pre-determining means performs the specific replay until the specific replay winning is generated in the normal game state until the game is digested at most N (where N is a predetermined integer of 1 or more). Second high-probability state control means for controlling to a second high-probability state in which a decision to allow the occurrence of winning is performed with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state;
A predetermined game state control means for controlling to a predetermined game state that is also determined to allow the occurrence of the special prize when it is determined that the occurrence of the specific re-game win is permitted;
When the game is digested N times without being determined to allow the occurrence of the special prize in the second high-probability state, the special gaming state is controlled by the predetermined gaming state control means, so that the special winning is achieved. The slot machine is characterized in that, when it is not determined to allow the occurrence of the game, the specific replay winning is limited to occur only (N + 1) times continuously. A derivation operation means which is operated when leading out the display result to the variable display device,
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation procedure of the derivation operation means,
The normal gaming state control means outputs the corresponding winning display result regardless of the operation procedure of the derivation operating means when the predetermination means determines that the occurrence is allowed in the predetermined gaming state. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein when the predetermined winning derived by the control means occurs, the normal gaming state is controlled. Continuous execution of a continuous effect suggesting that it is determined that it is determined that the occurrence of the special prize is allowed to continue over a plurality of games on the condition that the specific re-game prize is generated in the normal gaming state. It further includes production execution means,
When the specific replay winning is not generated as a game result when the continuous effect is being executed, the continuous effect executing means, regardless of whether or not the generation of the special winning is permitted, The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the production is ended.   4. A special effect executing means for executing a special effect on condition that it is determined that the generation of the specific re-game winning is permitted in the predetermined game state. A slot machine according to any one of the above. Until the game is digested at most (N + 1) times after the occurrence of a special winning that can be determined at the same time that the generation of the plurality of types of winnings is allowed to be allowed to occur. A third high-probability state control means for controlling the third high-probability state to be determined with a higher probability than when the determination means is allowed to generate the specific re-game winning in the normal gaming state;
The predetermined game state control means controls to the predetermined game state when the third high probability state ends without allowing the occurrence of the special prize. 5. The slot machine according to any one of 4.

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