JP5502265B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other, and in particular, a re-game winning is generated with a high probability. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can be controlled to a replay high probability state.

  The slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel starts to rotate by operating a start lever. Further, when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. 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 that accompany game value such as medals, and re-game characters that can start a game without using game values such as medals to set the number of bets for the next game. (Replay), special bonus (bonus) with a gaming state advantageous to the player such as regular bonus and big bonus.

  Furthermore, with this type of slot machine, the amount of decrease in gaming value can be reduced by increasing the probability of occurrence of a re-gamer after the bonus is over or when a specific symbol combination is used. There has been proposed a slot machine that controls a game in a replay high probability state (so-called replay time) in which a game can be played while being suppressed and a special role lottery can be received (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP-A-6-335560 JP 2005-131323 A

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 2, either the special game wins after the replay time starts, or the special game number elapses without winning any special game The replay time ends when the condition is satisfied, but after the replay time starts, before the specified number of games is reached, especially when the special role is won immediately after the start, The remaining game up to the specified number of games will be left and the replay time will end, causing the player to feel lost.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a slot machine that does not give a player a sense of loss even if a special role is won in a replay high probability state. With the goal.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals), and a variable display device that can variably display a plurality of types of symbols each of which can be identified ( Reel 2L, 2C, 2R) is a slot machine in which one game is finished by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device , the game can be performed without using the special prize (special role) accompanying the transition to the special gaming state (bonus) advantageous to the player and the gaming value. Predetermining means for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including a replay winning (replay) with a possible replay (replay game) and a winning winning with a game value Lottery)
Determination that the occurrence of the special prize (special role) is permitted by the pre-determining means, and the occurrence of the special prize is not permitted when the special prize (special role) is not generated ( Carry-over means to carry over the special role winning flag) after the next game,
A re-game high probability state in which the pre-determining means controls to a re-game high probability state (RT (1)) in which the determination to allow the occurrence of the re-game winning (replay) is performed with a higher probability than the normal game state. Control means;
After the re-playing high probability state (RT (1)) starts, a re-playing high probability state ending means for ending the re-playing high probability state (RT (1)) when a predetermined end condition is satisfied;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) by the player's operation (operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R);
With
The derivation control means is determined by the prior determination means to allow the generation of a specific award winning (red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry), and the specific winning operation procedure (the timing of the winning range of the winning cherry) When the player performs an operation in the procedure for stopping the left reel), the winning display result corresponding to the specific award winning (red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry) is displayed on the variable display device (reel 2L, 2C, 2R), and a non-specific winning operation procedure (a procedure for stopping the left reel at a timing outside the winning range of the selected color cherry) that is different from the specific winning operation procedure. When the player's operation is performed, the variable display device displays display results other than the winning display result corresponding to the specific award winning (red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry). Wherein the reel 2L, 2C, the specific derivation controlling means for performing control to derive a display result of the 2R),
The replay high probability state ending means is:
Sometimes the not been determined is that to allow the generation of special pay (special combination) in the re-game high probability state (RT (1)), after該再gaming high probability state (RT (1)) is started When the specific award (red cherries, blue cherries, white cherries) occurs before the number of games played reaches the specified number of games, and the specific award winning (red cherries, blue cherries, white cherries) occurs. The replay high probability state (RT (1)) is terminated no matter which of the cases when the prescribed number of games is reached,
The addition to continuing the該再gaming high probability state when the instruction to allow generation of said special pay (special combination) were determined in the re-game high probability state (RT (1)),該再gaming high probability state (RT (1)) the specific grant winning before digested game number reaches the specified number of game after began (red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry) is the re-gaming high probability state be generated (RT (1)) does not terminate, the special pay (special auditor) before該再game high probability state (RT (1)) the number of games that had been digested after has started to reach the specified number of games and when that occurs, the special pay to terminate the (special role) is the re-gaming high probability state Whichever is satisfied among as when reaching the specified number of games without generating (RT (1)) It is characterized by.
According to this feature, even if it is determined that a special prize is allowed to occur before the specified number of games is reached after the replay high probability state starts, the special prize permitted by the decision must not occur. For example, the replay high probability state does not end with this decision, and it is possible to continue to control the replay high probability state until the specified number of games is reached. Even if it is decided to allow the occurrence of the game, if the special prize allowed by the decision does not occur, it is possible to digest the re-game high probability state until the specified number of games is reached. There is no feeling of loss.
In addition, even if it is determined that the generation of a specific prize winning that will cause the regaming high probability state to end after the start of the replay high probability state, the second specific prize winning operation procedure, that is, the specific prize winning It is possible to continue the replay high probability state up to the specified number of games by the player's operation in an operation procedure that can avoid occurrence, that is, the player's technical intervention, so the interest associated with the replay high probability state Can be increased.
In addition, since the decision to allow the occurrence of a special prize is carried over after the next game until the special prize is generated, it is established after the high probability state of replay reaches the specified number of games and ends. Since it becomes possible to generate a special prize by the determination, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the special prize is allowed at the end of the replay high probability state.
In addition, after it is determined that the special winning is allowed in the re-probability high probability state, if the special winning is not generated, the re-game high is reached until the specified number of games is reached even if the specific award is generated. When it is determined that the special prize will be allowed to be generated in the high probability state of re-playing, because the game value can be obtained by generating the specific grant prize without the probability state ending. The game value that can be acquired thereafter can be increased as compared with the case where it is not determined that the special winning is permitted.
Note that the predetermined number of bets is at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or setting a maximum bet number. good. Further, the game may be started by setting a bet amount determined according to a plurality of game states.
Further, the re-gaming high probability state ending means may end the re-gaming high probability state immediately when the ending condition is satisfied, or may be resumed for a certain period of time when the ending condition is satisfied. The game high probability state may be terminated.

A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
A bet number setting for selectively setting one of a plurality of types of bets including the first bet number (3) and the second bet number (2) as the predetermined number of bets according to the player's operation. With means,
The pre-determining means determines that the special winning (special combination) is allowed to be generated when the first betting number (3) is set, but the second betting number (2) Is determined not to allow the occurrence of the special prize (special role),
The derivation control means determines that the special winning (special role) is allowed to be generated in the game in which the first bet number (3) is set, and the determination (special role winning flag) is carried over. When the second bet number (2) is set and the game is started, the winning display result corresponding to the special winning (special role) is displayed on the variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, It is characterized in that it cannot be derived as a display result of 2R).
According to this feature, after it is determined that the special winning is allowed in the replay high probability state, the operation of the derivation operation means is performed by a simple procedure such as selecting the second bet number and playing the game. Regardless of the procedure, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a special prize that is a condition for ending the replay high probability state.
In addition, it is preferable that the number of game values required to set the second bet number is smaller than the number of game values required to set the first bet number. By doing this, it is possible to further increase the gaming value that can be acquired after it is determined that the special winning is allowed in the re-gaming high probability state.

A slot machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 2,
Notification that a game with the second bet number (2) is recommended when it is determined that the special winning (special role) is allowed to be generated in the high replay probability state (RT (1)). It is characterized by comprising second betting number recommendation notifying means (two betting promotion notifying).
According to this feature, when it is determined that the occurrence of a special prize is allowed in the replay high probability state, it is better to play the game with the second bet number than to play the game with the first bet number. Since it is possible for the player to recognize that it is simple, even a player who does not recognize game characteristics can easily execute the game.

A slot machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
When it is determined that the re-game winning (replay) is allowed to occur, the re-game notification effect (replay notification effect) for notifying that the re-game winning (replay) is allowed is generated. A game notification effect executing means;
When the replay notification effect executing means determines that the replay winning (replay) is allowed to occur in the replay high probability state (RT (1) to (3)), the normal game state The re-game notification effect (replay notification effect) is executed at a lower rate than when it is determined that the occurrence of the re-game winning (replay) is permitted in step 1, or the re-game high probability state (RT (1)) In (3)), the replay notification effect is not executed.
According to this feature, even if the decision to allow the occurrence of a replay prize is made at a higher rate than in the normal game state, the replay notification probability ratio is controlled accordingly. Therefore, the replay notification effect can be prevented from becoming troublesome.

A slot machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The pre-determining means allows the generation of a prize for a plurality of types of specific prizes including at least a first type of special prizes (red cherry) and a second type of special prizes (blue cherry / white cherry). Decide whether or not to decide,
The specific derivation control means includes
Predetermined specific winning operation procedure (procedure for stopping the left reel at the timing of the red cherry pull-in range) as a specific winning operation procedure for deriving a winning display result corresponding to a predetermined type of specific award winning (red cherry) And operating procedures excluding the predetermined specific winning operation procedure from all the operation procedures that the player can perform when deriving the display result to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) A specific winning that causes a winning display result corresponding to a specific winning award (blue cherry / white cherry) other than the predetermined specific winning award (red cherry) in the procedure of performing a left reel stop operation at a timing outside the range) Established as an operation procedure (procedure to stop the left reel at the timing of the blue cherry / white cherry pull-in range)
It is determined by the pre-determining means that the generation of the first type of special prize winning (red cherry) is allowed, and the first specific winning operation procedure (the operation of stopping the left reel at the timing of the red cherry drawing range) When the player performs an operation in the procedure for performing the above-mentioned (1), the winning display result corresponding to the first type of specific award winning (red cherry) is displayed as the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R). When the player's operation is performed in an operation procedure other than the first specific winning operation procedure (procedure for stopping the left reel at a timing outside the red cherry drawing range), A first specific guide for performing control for deriving a display result other than the winning display result corresponding to the first type of specific prize winning (red cherry) as the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R). And control means,
It is determined by the pre-determining means that the generation of the second type of specific award winning (blue cherry / white cherry) is allowed, and the second specific winning operation procedure (the timing of the drawing range of the blue cherry / white cherry) When the player performs an operation in the procedure for stopping the left reel in step 2), the variable display device (reel) displays the winning display result corresponding to the second type of specific award winning (blue cherry / white cherry). 2L, 2C, 2R) is performed as a display result, and the operation procedure other than the second specific winning operation procedure (procedure for stopping the left reel at a timing outside the blue cherry / white cherry drawing range) And when the player's operation is performed in an operation procedure including the first specific winning operation procedure (procedure for stopping the left reel at the timing of the red cherry drawing range) Second specification for performing control for deriving display results other than the winning display result corresponding to the two types of specific award winning (blue cherry / white cherry) as the display results of the variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) Derivation control means;
It is characterized by including.
According to this feature, the operation procedure capable of avoiding the occurrence of the specific award that becomes the end condition of the replay high probability state in a state where it is not determined that the occurrence of the special prize is allowed is determined depending on the type of the specific award winning Because it changes, the player will guess what kind of specific prizes are allowed to occur, and it will be decided whether or not the re-game high probability state will continue depending on whether or not it hits, The interest associated with the high probability of replaying can be further enhanced.
The plurality of types of specific prizes may include at least the first type of special prizes and the second type of special prizes. There may be two types of specific grants of types, or three or more types including a first type of specific grants and a second type of specific grants.
In addition, a predetermined specific winning operation procedure is defined as a specific winning operation procedure for deriving a winning display result corresponding to a predetermined type of specified winning prize, and the player can perform when the display result is derived by the variable display device. If the operating procedure excluding the predetermined specific winning award procedure from all the operating procedures is defined as a specific winning operation procedure for deriving a winning display result corresponding to a specific award winning other than the predetermined specific award winning It may be a procedure that is common to some or all of the operation procedures for deriving the corresponding winning display results for different types of specific prizes.

A slot machine according to claim 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
In the first replay high probability state (RT (1)), the first-type specific prize (red cherry) and the second type special prize (blue cherry / white) are determined by the predetermining means. When it is determined that the generation of an award (small role) including a cherry is permitted, an award notification means (minute) for notifying information according to the type of the award (small role) permitted by the determination Classification notification)
The pre-determining means includes a plurality of types including at least a first type of predetermined award (10 (1)) and a second type of predetermined award (10 (2) / 10 (3)). Decide whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize for a given award,
The derivation control means includes
It is determined by the pre-determining means that the first type of predetermined award winning (10 (1)) is allowed to occur, and at least a part of the first specific winning operation procedure (red cherry pull-in range) The player is operated in the first predetermined winning operation procedure (procedure for stopping the left reel at the timing of the drawing-in range of red 7) different from the procedure for stopping the left reel at the timing of And a control for deriving a winning display result corresponding to the first type of predetermined prize winning (10 sheets (1)) as a display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R), When a player's operation is performed in an operation procedure other than the predetermined winning operation procedure (procedure for stopping the left reel at a timing outside the red 7 drawing range), the first type of predetermined award winning (10 sheets) Winning table corresponding to (1)) Said display result other than the result variable display device (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) for a first predetermined derivation controlling means for performing control to derive a display result of,
It is determined by the pre-determining means that the second type of predetermined award winning (10 (2) / 10 (3)) is allowed, and at least a part of the second specific winning operation procedure is determined. (The procedure for stopping the left reel at the timing of the blue cherry / white cherry drawing range) and the first predetermined winning operation procedure (the timing of the red reel at the drawing range of red 7) When the player's operation is performed in the second predetermined winning operation procedure (procedure for stopping the left reel at the timing of the drawing range of blue 7 / white 7) not including the procedure for performing the stop operation) Control for deriving a winning display result corresponding to two types of predetermined prizes (10 (2) / 10 (3)) as a display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R), Other than the second predetermined winning operation procedure When the player performs an operation in the production procedure (procedure for stopping the left reel at a timing outside the blue 7 / white 7 draw-in range), the second type of predetermined prize (10 (2)) Second predetermined derivation control means for performing control for deriving display results other than the winning display result corresponding to (/ 10 sheets (3)) as display results of the variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R);
Further including
The award winning notification means (classification notification)
When it is determined to allow the generation of the first type of specific award (red cherry) or the first type of predetermined award (10 (1)), the first type First information (a part that suggests red) indicating that it is determined that the specific grant award (red cherry) or the predetermined grant of the first type (10 (1)) is allowed to occur Classification notification),
It has been determined that the generation of the second type of specific award (blue cherry / white cherry) or the second type of predetermined award (10 (2) / 10 (3)) is permitted. Occasionally, either the second type of specific award (blue cherry / white cherry) or the second type of predetermined award (10 (2) / 10 (3)) is allowed. It is characterized by notifying the second information (notification according to classification suggesting blue / white) indicating that the effect has been determined.
According to this feature, when it is determined to allow the occurrence of the first type of specific award winning in the replay high probability state, it is determined to allow the occurrence of the first type of predetermined award winning. The first information is determined to allow the generation of the second type of specific award winning and when to allow the second type of predetermined award winning to occur. In some cases, the second information is notified respectively, and the operation procedure for winning the first type of specific award and the operation procedure for generating the first type of predetermined award, the second type of Since the operation procedure for winning the specific award and the operation procedure for generating the second type of predetermined award are different, the first information or the second information is notified in the replay high probability state. Even when Player, rather than may be operated to derive operating means remains in accordance with the information, how must choose to operate the derivation operation means. Thereby, the game in the game in which the information according to the type of the winning prize allowed to be generated in the re-game high probability state is not made too monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved.
Further, if the derivation operation means is operated in the operation procedure for winning the first type of specific prize winning, the first predetermined prize winning cannot be generated, and the second type of specific prize winning is not achieved. If the derivation operation means is operated in accordance with the operation procedure for winning, the second predetermined prize winning cannot be generated. Similarly, if the derivation operation means is operated according to the operation procedure for winning the first type of predetermined prize winning, the first specific prize winning cannot be generated, and the second type of predetermined prize winning is performed. If the derivation operation means is operated in accordance with the operation procedure for winning a prize, the second specific awarded prize cannot be generated. That is, a common operation procedure capable of generating both the first type of specific prize winning and the first type of predetermined prize winning, the second type of specific prize winning and the second type of predetermined prize winning Since there is no common operation procedure that can generate both, the player must select the operation procedure of the derivation operation means when the information is not notified from the awarded winning notification means, and the game is monotonous. Never become.
It should be noted that the specific award and the predetermined award are different awards, but the number of game values that are awarded when a prize is generated may be the same or different.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. A slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is rotatable to a housing (not shown) whose front surface is open and a side end of the housing. It consists of a pivoted front door.

  Inside the casing of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, 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 arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door.

  As shown in FIG. 2, "red 7 (black 7 in the figure)", "blue 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)", "white 7", "replay" are respectively provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. ”,“ Watermelon ”,“ Red cherry (black cherry in the figure) ”,“ Blue cherry (shaded cherry in the figure) ”,“ Bell ”,“ Orange ”, etc. , 21 are drawn each. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

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

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

  On the front door, a bet for one medal is made using a medal insertion unit 4 into which a medal can be inserted, a medal payout port 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 5a operated when setting the number, a two-BET switch 5b operated when setting the bet number for two medals using credits, and a game within the range using credits The maximum bet number among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the state (in this embodiment, normal game state, RT (1) (replay time (1)), RT (2) (replay time (2)) And RT (3) (3 in the replay time (3), 1 in the regular bonus), the MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting, the medal stored as the credit, Settlement switch 10 operated when settling the medals used for setting the number (returning medals used for setting the credits and bets), start switch 7 operated for starting the game, reel Stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, which is operated when stopping the rotation of 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively, viewing and initialization of game history data related to the results of already played games, and operation when selecting an effect mode The selection switch 56 and the determination switch 57 are provided so as to be operable by the player.

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

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

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch valid LED 21 is lit to notify that the setting operation of the betting number by the operation of the one-BET switch 5a, the two-BET switch 5b, and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective (see FIG. 3). In the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L that notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective are turned on. , 22C and 22R (see FIG. 3), respectively.

  Inside the front door is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value or confirming a set value described later. A set value display 24 for displaying a set value at that time, a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, a later-described hopper tank (not shown) side or a medal payout opening 9 provided inside the housing. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to one of the two sides is provided, and an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and has flowed to the hopper tank side is provided.

  Inside the casing, a reel unit (not shown) comprising the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R, and the reel sensor 33 capable of detecting the respective reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. A hopper tank (not shown) for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, a hopper motor 34 for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank from the medal payout opening 9, and paying out by driving the hopper motor 34. A payout sensor 35 for detecting a medal and a power supply box (not shown) are provided.

  On the front of the power supply box is a stop switch for selecting whether to enable / disable a stop function for controlling 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 36, automatic selection for enabling / disabling the automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement at the end of the big bonus, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) The adjustment switch 29, the setting key switch 37 for switching to the setting change mode at the time of startup, and functioning as a reset switch for canceling the error state and the stop state in the normal state. Reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the probability (delay rate). / Power switch 39 to be operated to OFF are provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. In order to use the credit, the one-sheet BET switch 5a, the two-sheet BET switch 5b, or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) become valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In this embodiment, as the specified number of bets, two or three are determined in the normal gaming state, RT (1), RT (2), and RT (3), and one in the regular bonus. Is stipulated. That is, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, RT (1) to (3), the player can select either two or three as the prescribed number of bets when playing the game. It has become. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit. Further, when the specified number corresponding to the gaming state is 1, when the two-sheet BET switch 5b is operated, 1 is set as the betting number.

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

  In the present embodiment, the above-described L1 to L4 are applied as the pay lines. However, even if a pay line that is set across the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is added. good.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is set on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L4. 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 this 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 aligned 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, and when the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. It will be. In addition, when 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 L4, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 100. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The power supply board 100 generates drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies the drive power to each unit.

  The power supply board 100 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34, payout sensor 35, stop switch 36, automatic settlement switch 29, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply substrate 100.

  On the game control board 40, the above-described one-sheet BET switch 5a, two-sheet BET switch 5b, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, checkout switch 10, reset switch 23, insertion medal sensor 31, The reel sensor 33 is connected, and the above-described payout sensor 35, stop switch 36, automatic settlement switch 29, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 100. Detection signals from the switches are input.

  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 10, 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 100. The hopper motor 34 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 is composed of a microcomputer having a CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 for controlling the game, random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 16383 in this embodiment) are used. A random number generation circuit 42 for generating, a sampling circuit 43 for acquiring a random number from the random number generation circuit, and a switch detection circuit 44 for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 100 , A motor driving circuit 45 that controls the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid driving circuit 46 that controls the driving of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and a driving control of various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power supply voltage supplied to the LED drive circuit 47 and the slot machine 1 to be monitored is monitored. An interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a drop is detected. When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the CPU 41a is not inputted, a reset signal is sent to the CPU 41a. A reset circuit 49 to be applied and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The CPU 41a is provided with a plurality of registers (storage areas) for reading and writing data necessary for executing processing. Specifically, A and F registers (flag registers) that mainly store calculation data, B, C, D, E, H, and L registers that store general-purpose data, and data indicating the position of the program being executed PC register to be stored, SP register to store a stack pointer (an address indicating the current position of a stack area to be described later), an R register to store data indicating a memory block of the RAM 41c performing a refresh operation to be described later, and the RAM 41c There are provided IX and IY registers for storing data indicating a reference position when referring to a storage area, and an I register for storing data indicating the position of an interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs.

  The CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the 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 includes a signal input terminal DATA, and detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 are input to the input port via the signal input terminal DATA. The input states of these signal input terminals DATA are monitored by the CPU 41a, and the CPU 41a executes a basic process that shifts in stages according to the input states of the signal input terminals DATA, that is, the detection states of various switches.

  In addition, the CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In this embodiment, four types of interrupts of interrupts 1 to 4 can be executed. For each interrupt, a counter mode (signal input from a trigger terminal CLK / TRG provided separately from the signal input terminal DATA) is provided. Can be selected and set between an interrupt mode that generates an external interrupt according to the number of times) and a timer mode (an interrupt mode that generates an internal interrupt according to the number of clock inputs of the CPU 41a).

  In the present embodiment, among the interrupts 1 to 4, interrupt 2 is set to the counter mode, interrupt 3 is set to the timer mode, and interrupts 1 and 4 are unused. The trigger terminal CLK / TRG is connected to the above-described power failure detection circuit 48, and the CPU 41a generates an interrupt 2 in response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power failure detection circuit 48, and the power failure described later. Interrupt processing (main) is executed. Further, the CPU 41a generates an interrupt 3 every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment), and performs a timer interruption process (main) described later. Run. Moreover, although the interrupts 1 and 4 are set to unused, the interrupts 1 and 4 may generate | occur | produce by noise etc. For this reason, when interrupts 1 and 4 occur, the CPU 41a executes an unused interrupt process that immediately returns to the original process.

  The CPU 41a is set to prohibit other interrupts during execution of interrupt processing based on the occurrence of any one of interrupts 1 to 4, and a plurality of interrupts occurred simultaneously. In this case, interrupts to be executed with priority in the order of interrupts 2, 3, 1, 4 are set. In other words, when interrupt 2 and other interrupts occur simultaneously, interrupt 2 is prioritized and when interrupt 3 and interrupt 1 or 4 occur simultaneously, interrupt 3 is prioritized. To run.

  Further, the CPU 41a temporarily stores the data in use stored in the register in a later-described stack area provided in the RAM 41c at the start of interrupt processing based on the occurrence of any of the interrupts 1 to 4. The data saved in the stack area at the end of the interrupt process is returned to the register.

  As the RAM 41c, a DRAM (Dynamic RAM) is used, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 41a is provided with the above-described R (refresh) register for performing this refresh operation. The R register consists of 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented every time the CPU 41a fetches an instruction from the ROM 41b, and the value is updated every execution time of one instruction. .

  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 CPU 41a performs a refresh operation to hold the data stored in the RAM 41c. It is like that.

  Further, the CPU 41a acquires the state of the stop switch 36 and the automatic checkout switch 29 at the time of start-up, and sets the stop function valid / invalid and the automatic checkout function valid / invalid in a specific register of the CPU 41a. It has become. The state of the stop switch 36 and the automatic checkout switch 29 is acquired only at the time of activation, and the stop / automatic checkout function is enabled / disabled based on the acquired state. Even if the switch 29 is operated, the validity / invalidity of the stoppage and automatic settlement function is not newly set.

  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. In this embodiment, 0 to 16383 is defined as the range. The CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 in accordance with 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 not used as they are extracted by the hardware random number function, but are processed and used by software. Details thereof will be described in detail. The 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 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 with the selection switch 56 and the determination switch 57 described above, and detection signals of these connected switches are input.

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 disposed on the front door of the slot machine 1 are connected to the rendering control board 90. The components are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a microcomputer having a CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d. The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91 for effect control and an effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the connected liquid crystal display 51, an LED LED circuit 93 that controls driving of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, and a power source A reset circuit 95 that provides a reset signal to the CPU 91a when the initialization command from the CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, or a switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90; Clock device 97 for outputting time information including date information and time information, slot A power interruption detection circuit 98 that monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub-control unit 91 when a voltage drop is detected, and other circuits are mounted. The CPU 91a receives the command transmitted from the game control board 40 and the detection of the switches connected to the effect control board 90, and performs various controls for performing the effect. Each part of the mounted control circuit is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41, the CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). An interrupt terminal (not shown) of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command among command transmission lines. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. The CPU 91a executes a timer interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

  The interrupt terminal (not shown) of the CPU 91a is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98 described above, and the CPU 91a generates an interrupt in response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Then, a power interruption interruption process (sub) described later is executed. Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

  Unlike the CPU 41a, the CPU 91a executes interrupt processing based on interrupts other than the interruption interrupt processing (sub) when an interrupt is generated based on the input of the strobe signal (INT). Even if it is in the middle, interrupt the corresponding process and execute the command reception interrupt process, and execute the command reception interrupt process with the highest priority even if other interrupts other than the power interruption interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time It is supposed to be. Note that interrupts other than interrupts based on the input of the strobe signal (INT) are prohibited during execution of interrupt processes other than the power interruption interrupt process (sub). On the other hand, in the interruption interrupt processing (sub), other interruption processing including command reception interruption processing is prohibited at all, and even if other interruptions occur at the same time, interruption interruption processing (Sub) is executed with the highest priority.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and while the backup power is supplied, the CPU 91a performs a refresh operation so that the data stored in the RAM 91c is retained. It has become.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value, and the winning probability of the internal lottery described later is determined according to the set value. Hereinafter, the setting value changing operation will be described.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the 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 state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 41a determines whether or not the bet number set in the internal lottery process described later is a bet number according to the gaming state, and whether or not the set value used for the internal lottery is an appropriate value. judge.

  Even when the set bet number is not the bet number according to the gaming state, or when the set value used for the internal lottery is not an appropriate value, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM abnormal error code is set and the RAM is set. The game is controlled to an abnormal error state and the progress of the game is disabled. As described above, unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new setting is made in the setting change mode described above. It will not be released until a value is set.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined as described above, and the prescribed number of bets that are determined according to the gaming state is set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In this embodiment, as will be described later, as a gaming state, a regular bonus, a normal gaming state, RT (1) (replay time (1)), RT (2) (replay time (2)), RT (3) ( There is a replay time (3)), of which 1 is defined as the prescribed number of bets corresponding to the regular bonus, and corresponds to the normal gaming state, RT (1), RT (2) and RT (3) 2 or 3 is defined as the prescribed number of bets. Therefore, when the gaming state is a regular bonus, the game can be started when the bet number is set to 1, and the gaming state is the normal gaming state, RT (1), RT (2) or RT (3 ), The game can be started when 2 or 3 is set as the bet amount. In this embodiment, when a specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set, all the winning lines L1 to L4 are activated, and the specified number corresponding to the gaming state is If 1 is set, all winning lines L1 to L4 are activated when 1 is set as the bet number, and if the specified number corresponding to the gaming state is 2 or 3, 2 or more is set as the bet number. At this time, all the winning lines L1 to L4 are activated.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always enabled. The activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that allows the next game to be started without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition of the game state. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c. Further, for the special combination, the winning flag of the combination must be set in the RAM 41c, and the maximum bet number 3 must be set as the bet number.

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

  FIG. 4 shows a winning combination table. The winning combination table is stored in advance in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41, and the combination numbers (0 to 20) assigned in the order in which the lottery is performed corresponding to the combination of combinations and combinations to be selected in the internal drawing. ) Is registered.

  In the slot machine 1, as a special role, a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), and a regular bonus are watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 pieces (1), 10 pieces. (2) Ten (3) bells are replayed as a re-playing role. In addition, the combination of the roles in the slot machine 1 includes big bonus (1) + red cherry, big bonus (2) + red cherry, regular bonus + red cherry, big bonus (1) + blue cherry, big bonus (2). + Blue Cherry, Regular Bonus + Blue Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + White Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + White Cherry, Regular Bonus + White Cherry That is, the total number of combinations of combinations and combinations is 21.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a combination and a role to be selected by lottery depending on whether the gaming state is a normal gaming state, RT (1) to (3), or a regular bonus. The combination of roles is different. In particular, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RT (1) to (3), whether or not any special role is being carried over (the fact that any special role has been elected in the special feature winning flag) Depending on whether the number of bets is 2 or 3, if the combination of combinations and combinations of combinations that are subject to lottery is different and whether any special combination is in transit, the lottery The combination of combinations and combinations that are subject to

  In this embodiment, a state number corresponding to the gaming state is assigned, and when performing an internal lottery, a state number corresponding to the current gaming state is set, and a lottery object is selected according to the state number and the number of bets. Can be identified. Specifically, in the normal game state (the special number is not carried over in the normal game state because the special game is transferred to RT (3) when the special role is won in the normal game state as will be described later), the state number is “ If “0” is set and no special role is carried over at RT (1), “1” is set as the state number, and RT (2) (RT ( 2), the special number is not carried over in RT (2), so that “2” is set as the state number, and RT (3) (RT (3) as will be described later) is set. Since it moves when RT (1) or RT (2) ends when a special role is won in the normal gaming state or when the special role is carried over, it is always special in RT (3) Is set to “3” as the state number, and “4” is set as the state number when any special role is carried over at RT (1), and the regular bonus In this case, “5” is set as the state number.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, RT (1) or RT (2), and no special role is carried over, that is, the state number is “0”, “1” or “ 2 ”is set and the bet number is 3, the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) + red cherry, the big bonus (2) + red cherry, Regular Bonus + Red Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + Blue Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Blue Cherry, Regular Bonus + Blue Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + White Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + White Cherry, Regular Bonus + White cherry, replay, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3), sand The combination of the role and the role of Chi role number from 0 to 19 is subject to internal lottery. When the status number is set to “0”, “1” or “2” and the bet number is 2, replay, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3), that is, only the combination of the combination and combination of combination numbers 12 to 19 is subject to internal lottery, and the combination of special combination and combination including special combination is not subject to internal lottery. .

  In addition, when the gaming state is RT (3) or RT (1) and any special combination is carried over, that is, when the state number is set to “3” or “4”, betting is performed. Regardless of whether the number is 2 or 3, replay, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3), ie role number 12 ~ 19 roles are subject to internal lottery. In addition, when the game state is a regular bonus, that is, when the state number is set to “5”, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 ( 3) A bell, that is, a combination of a combination and combination after combination number 13 is a target of internal lottery.

  A watermelon becomes a winning when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and the normal gaming state and RT (1) to (3), that is, 2 bets. Alternatively, when 3 is set, 5 medals are paid out, and when a regular bonus, ie, 1 is set as the bet number, 15 medals are paid out.

  Red cherries are awarded when the “Red Cherry” symbol is derived on any of the winning lines for the left reel in any gaming state, and two in the normal gaming state and RT (1) to (3). Medals are paid out, and 15 medals are paid out in the regular bonus. Red cherries are awarded when the “Red Cherry” symbol is derived on any of the winning lines for the left reel in any gaming state, and two in the normal gaming state and RT (1) to (3). Medals are paid out, and 15 medals are paid out in the regular bonus. The blue cherry is awarded when the “blue cherry” symbol is derived in any of the winning lines for the left reel in any gaming state, and two in the normal gaming state and RT (1) to (3). Medals are paid out, and 15 medals are paid out in the regular bonus. The white cherry is awarded when the symbol “white cherry” is derived on any of the winning lines for the left reel in any gaming state, and two in the normal gaming state and RT (1) to (3). Medals are paid out, and 15 medals are paid out in the regular bonus. If the symbols “Red Cherry”, “Blue Cherry” or “White Cherry” stop at the upper or lower level of the left reel, the two winning lines L1 and L3 or the winning lines L2 and L4 are displayed. The combination of red cherry, blue cherry or white cherry will be complete, and red cherry, blue cherry or white cherry will be won on the two winning lines, so the normal gaming state and RT (1) to (3) In the regular bonus, the upper limit of the number of medals to be paid out in one game is 15 even if a red cherry, blue cherry or white cherry is won on two winning lines. Since the number is set to 15 sheets, only 15 medals are paid out.

  Ten (1) wins when the combination of “Red 7-Bell-Bell” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and in the normal gaming state and RT (1) to (3) 10 medals are paid out, and 15 medals are paid out in the regular bonus. Ten (2) wins when the combination of “Blue 7-Bell-Bell” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and in the normal gaming state and RT (1) to (3) 10 medals are paid out, and 15 medals are paid out in the regular bonus. Ten (3) wins when the combination of “White 7-Bell-Bell” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state. In the normal gaming state and RT (1) to (3) 10 medals are paid out, and 15 medals are paid out in the regular bonus.

  Bell wins when a combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the regular bonus, and 15 medals are paid out.

  Replay is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged in any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state and RT (1) to (3). When a replay is won, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again. This is substantially the same as paying out two or three medals corresponding to RT (1) to (3), which is 2 or 3.

  The regular bonus is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is arranged in any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state and RT (1) to (3). When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state or RT to the regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed, or when 8 games are won (any kind of combination is possible), whichever comes first. While the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c.

  The big bonus is a combination of “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” or “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7” in the normal gaming state and any of the winning lines in (1) to (3). Win a prize. In this embodiment, when the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is completed, the big bonus to be awarded is the big bonus (1), and the combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is aligned. The big bonus that is sometimes won is the big bonus (2). When the big bonus (1) wins, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus (1). When the transition to the big bonus (1) is made, the transition to the regular bonus is made at the same time as the transition to the big bonus (1). Then, it is controlled to the regular bonus repeatedly until the big bonus (1) ends. That is, during the big bonus (1), the regular bonus is always controlled. The big bonus (1) ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the big bonus (1) exceeds 300. At this time, the regular bonus is ended regardless of whether the regular bonus end condition is satisfied. While the gaming state is the big bonus (1), the big bonus (1) medium flag is set in the RAM 41c.

  When the big bonus (2) wins, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus (2). If you move to Big Bonus (2), you will move to Regular Bonus at the same time as Big Bonus (2), and when the Regular Bonus ends, if Big Bonus (2) has not ended, you will move to Regular Bonus again. Then, it is controlled to the regular bonus repeatedly until the big bonus (2) ends. That is, during the big bonus (2), the regular bonus is always controlled as in the big bonus (1). The big bonus (2) ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the big bonus (2) exceeds 300. At this time, the regular bonus is ended regardless of whether the regular bonus end condition is satisfied. While the gaming state is the big bonus (2), the big bonus (2) medium flag is set in the RAM 41c.

  When it is necessary to distinguish between the big bonus by “red 7-red 7-red 7” and the big bonus by “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2 ). Further, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) described above may be collectively referred to simply as “bonus”.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, as will be described later, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 16383) is acquired. And, for each combination of combinations and combinations determined according to the gaming state and the number of bets, the obtained random numbers for internal lottery and combinations of combinations and combinations determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value This is performed according to the number of determination values. In this embodiment, based on the number of judgment values for each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination, and a range of determination values for the combination of general combination and special combination is won. And the winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and a general combination and a special combination may be won simultaneously in one game. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are drawn exclusively.

  Each combination and combination of combinations determined according to the gaming state and the number of bets are referred to in the order of combination numbers registered in the winning combination table shown in FIG.

  The game state is the normal game state, RT (1) or RT (2), and no special role is carried over, that is, “0”, “1” or “2” is set as the state number When the number of bets is 3, the winning combination table is referred to, and combinations of combinations 0 to 19 such as big bonus (1) [number 0], big bonus (2) [number 1 ], Regular bonus [role number 2], big bonus (1) + red cherry [role number 3], big bonus (2) + red cherry [role number 4], regular bonus + red cherry [role number 5], big Bonus (1) + blue cherry [role number 6], big bonus (2) + blue cherry [role number 7], regular bonus + blue cherry [role number 8], big bonus (1) + white cherry [role number] ], Big bonus (2) + white cherry [role number 10], regular bonus + white cherry [role number 11], replay [role number 12], watermelon [role number 13], red cherry [role number 14], blue Cherry [role number 15], white cherry [role number 16], 10 (1) [role number 17], 10 (2) [role number 18], 10 (3) [role number 19] internal lottery Are sequentially read as target roles. In addition, when the state number is set to “0”, “1” or “2” and the bet number is 2, the roles of the role numbers 12 to 19, that is, replay [role number 12], watermelon [role Number 13], red cherry [role number 14], blue cherry [role number 15], white cherry [role number 16], 10 sheets (1) [role number 17], 10 sheets (2) [role number 18], Ten (3) [combination numbers 19] are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RT (3) or RT (1) and any special role is carried over, that is, if the state number is set to “3” or “4”, the bet number is Regardless of whether it is 2 or 3, the winning combination table is referred to and the combination of combination numbers 12 to 19, that is, replay [portion number 12], watermelon [portion number 13], red cherry [portion number 14] , Blue cherry [role number 15], white cherry [role number 16], 10 sheets (1) [role number 17], 10 sheets (2) [role number 18], 10 sheets (3) [role number 19] It is sequentially read as a target combination of internal lottery.

  When the game state is a regular bonus, that is, “5” is set as the state number, the winning combination table is referred to, and the combination of combination numbers 13 to 20, that is, watermelon [portion number 13], red cherry [portion number] 14], blue cherry [role number 15], white cherry [role number 16], 10 sheets (1) [role number 17], 10 sheets (2) [role number 18], 10 sheets (3) [role number 19 ], [Bell 20 combination number 20] are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, when the number of judgment values determined for the combination or combination of roles and the state number indicating the current gaming state are added to the random number for internal lottery, and the result of the addition overflows In addition, it is determined that the combination or combination of combinations is won.

  Then, when winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the combination of combination or combination determined to be selected is stored in the internal winning flag storage work (iwin_flag) assigned to the RAM 41c. Set. The internal winning flag storage work (iwin_flag) consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the special role winning flag is set, and the lower byte is general. It is assigned as a general role storage work in which a winning flag for a role is set. Specifically, if any of the roles 0-2 is elected (special role), the winning flag of the special role indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storing work, and the general role is stored. Clear the winning flag set for the workpiece. In addition, when any of the combination numbers 3 to 11 (special combination + general combination) is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is selected is set in the special combination storing work. A winning combination flag indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If any of the combination numbers 12 to 20 (general combination) is won, a general combination winning flag indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  The number of determination values of each combination and combination of combinations is read according to the storage address of the number of determination values registered in the role-specific table (not shown) stored in advance in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41.

  The number of determination values may be 256 or more, and cannot be stored in one byte. Therefore, each determination value number is registered using a storage area of two bytes. In addition, the number of determination values is registered corresponding to the above-described state number and bet number that can specify the gaming state. Even for the same combination or combination of the same combination, the winning probability may be different depending on the gaming state, and the winning probability may be different depending on the number of bets even if the gaming state is the same. Because there is. The number of determination values may be common regardless of the set value, or may be different depending on the set value. If the number of determination values is common regardless of the set value, a common flag is set (value is set to “1”).

  Also, the number of medals to be paid out when winning each winning combination is registered in the role-specific table. However, only the watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 pieces (1), 10 pieces (2), 10 pieces (3), and the bell are eligible for paying out medals when winning a prize. The big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the regular bonus winning are accompanied by a transition of the gaming state, and are not eligible for paying out medals. In replay, there is no payout of medals, but it is not necessary to insert medals for setting the number of bets in the next game (the normal game state or RT (1) to (3)). Or it is the same as paying out 3 cards.

  FIGS. 5A, 5B, 6, and 7 are diagrams illustrating an example of the relationship between the value of the random number for internal lottery, the number of determination values of each combination and combination of combinations, and winning. FIG. 5A shows the normal gaming state, RT (1) (bonus not won), and RT (2) when the bet number is 3, FIG. 5B shows the normal gaming state, RT (1) (bonus non-winning). (Winning), RT (2) when the number of bets is 2, examples in FIG. 6 when in RT (3) and RT (1) (bonus winning), in FIG. 7 when in regular bonus Show. 5A, 5B, 6 and 7 show examples in which the set value is 6. FIG.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the number of bets is 3 in the normal gaming state, a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) + red cherry, a big Bonus (2) + Red Cherry, Regular Bonus + Red Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + Blue Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Blue Cherry, Regular Bonus + Blue Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + White Cherry, Big Bonus ( 2) + White Cherry, Regular Bonus + White Cherry, Replay, Watermelon, Red Cherry, Blue Cherry, White Cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) are eligible for internal lottery. Further, in this embodiment, with the set value 6, the number of determination values for each combination when the bet number is 3 in the normal gaming state is 8, 8, 10, 8, 8, 10, 8, 8, 10, 8 , 8, 10, 2236, 64, 250, 250, 250, 1092, 1092, and 1092 are registered, and the big bonus (1) that is the target of the internal lottery first adds 8 as the number of determination values. As a result, when 16376 to 16383, which results in the overflow of the addition result, are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery, the winning combination is obtained.

  Next, the big bonus (2) that is the subject of the internal lottery is obtained by adding 16 which is the sum of the judgment value number 8 of the big bonus (1) and the judgment value number 8 of the big bonus (2). The winning combination is obtained when 16368 to 16375, which will overflow, are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery. Similarly, the regular bonus is obtained when 16358-16367 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, and the big bonus (1) + red cherry is obtained when 16350-16357 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery. Bonus (2) + red cherry is a big bonus when 16342-16349 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, and regular bonus + red cherry is a big bonus when 16332-16341 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery (1) + blue cherry is obtained when 16324-16331 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, and big bonus (2) + blue cherry is acquired when 16316-16323 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, For regular bonus + blue cherry, 16306-16315 are random numbers for internal lottery Big bonus (1) + white cherry 16298-16305 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, and big bonus (2) + white cherry 16290-16297 is internal lottery Regular bonus + blue cherry when acquired as a random number for use, when 16280-16289 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, and replay is obtained when 14044-16279 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery In addition, when the watermelon is acquired as a random number for internal lottery from 13980 to 14043, when the red cherry is acquired as a random number for internal lottery from 13730 to 13793, the blue cherry is from 13480 to 13729 inside When acquired as a random number for lottery, white cherry is 13230-13479 When 10 lots (1) are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery when 10138 (1) are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery, 1046 (12) are for internal lottery when 10 (2) are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery When acquired as random numbers, 10 (3) are determined to be winning when 9954 to 11045 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery. When 0 to 9953 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery, all combinations are lost.

  The approximate winning probabilities of each combination and combination calculated based on the number of judgment values are as follows: Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2), Regular Bonus, Big Bonus (1) + Red Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Red Cherry, Regular Bonus + Red Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + Blue Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Blue Cherry, Regular Bonus + Blue Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + White Cherry, Big Bonus (2 ) + White Cherry, Regular Bonus + White Cherry, Replay, Watermelon, Red Cherry, Blue Cherry, White Cherry 10 / (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) / 2048, 1 / 11638.4, 1/2048, 1/2048, 1 / 11638.4, 1/2048, / 2048, 1 / 11638.4, 1/2048, 1/2048, 1 / 11638.4, 1 / 7.33, 1/256, 1 / 65.4, 1 / 65.4, 1 / 65.4 1 / 15.0, 1 / 15.0, 1 / 15.0.

  If no special combination is carried over at RT (1) and the bet number is 3, the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus, big bonus (1) + Red Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Red Cherry, Regular Bonus + Red Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + Blue Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Blue Cherry, Regular Bonus + Blue Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + White Cherry Big Bonus (2) + White Cherry, Regular Bonus + White Cherry, Replay, Watermelon, Red Cherry, Blue Cherry, White Cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) In this example, in the case of setting value 6, when no special role is carried over in RT (1), As the number of judgment values of each combination when the bet number is 3, 8, 8, 10, 8, 8, 10, 8, 8, 10, 8, 8, 10, 11868, 64, 250, 250, 250, 1092 , 1092 and 1092 are registered, and the approximate winning probabilities of the respective roles are 1/2048, 1/2048, 1 / 11638.4, 1/2048, 1/2048, 1 / 1638.4, 1 / 2048, 1/2048, 1 / 11638.4, 1/2048, 1/2048, 1 / 11638.4, 1 / 1.38, 1/256, 1 / 65.4, 1 / 65.4, 1 /65.4, 1 / 15.0, 1 / 15.0, 1 / 15.0, and only the winning probability of replay is higher than in the case of 2 in the normal gaming state.

  When the bet number is 3 in RT (2), big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus, big bonus (1) + red cherry, big bonus (2) + red cherry, regular Bonus + Red Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + Blue Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Blue Cherry, Regular Bonus + Blue Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + White Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + White Cherry, Regular Bonus + White cherry, replay, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) are subject to internal lottery. As the number of determination values of each combination when the bet number is 3 in RT (2), 8, 8, 10, 8, 8, 10, 8, 8, 10, 8, 8, 1, , 12189, 64, 250, 250, 250, 1092, 1092, and 1092 are registered, and the approximate winning probabilities of the respective roles are 1/248, 1/2048, 1 / 11638.4, 1/2048, respectively. 1/2048, 1 / 11638.4, 1/2048, 1/2048, 1 / 11638.4, 1/2048, 1/2048, 1 / 11638.4, 1 / 1.34, 1/256, 1 /65.4, 1 / 65.4, 1 / 65.4, 1 / 15.0, 1 / 15.0, 1 / 15.0, and no special role is carried over in RT (1) In this case, only the replay winning probability is higher than in the case where the bet number is 3.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, when the bet number is 2 in the normal game state, replay, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) is subject to internal lottery, and in this embodiment, 2236, 64, 276, 276, 276, 1092 are the judgment value numbers for each combination when the set value is 6 and the bet number is 2 in the normal gaming state. , 1092 and 1092 are registered, and the approximate winning probabilities of the respective roles are 1 / 7.33, 1/256, 1 / 59.4, 1 / 59.4, 1 / 59.4, 1 /15.0, 1 / 15.0, 1 / 15.0, and when the number of bets is 3 in the normal gaming state, the combination of the combination including the special combination and the special combination that was the target of the internal lottery is internal Not eligible for lottery, special role + red cherry, special role + blue Ferry, the minute the winning probability of the special role + white cherry has decreased, red cherry, blue cherry, the probability of winning by a single white cherry is higher in comparison with the case where the number of bets is 3.

  If no special role is carried over at RT (1) and the bet number is 2, replay, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2) 10 (3) are subject to internal lottery, and in this embodiment, when the special value is not carried over at RT (1) at setting value 6 and the bet number is 2 11868, 64, 276, 276, 276, 1092, 1092, and 1092 are registered as the number of judgment values of each combination, and the approximate winning probability of each combination is 1 / 1.38, 1/256. , 1 / 59.4, 1 / 59.4, 1 / 59.4, 1 / 15.0, 1 / 15.0, 1 / 15.0, and any special roles are carried over at RT (1) If not and the bet is 3 The combination of special roles and roles including special roles that were the targets of internal lottery will be excluded from the internal lottery, and the winning probability of special roles + red cherry, special role + blue cherry, special role + white cherry will decrease As a result, the winning probability of red cherry, blue cherry, and white cherry alone is higher than when the bet number is 3.

  In addition, when the bet number is 2 in RT (2), the replay, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) are the internal lottery. In the present embodiment, 12189, 64, 276, 276, 276, 1092, 1092, and 1092 are determined as the number of determination values for each combination when the bet number is 2 at RT (2) at the setting value 6, respectively. The approximate winning probabilities for each role are 1 / 1.34, 1/256, 1 / 59.4, 1 / 59.4, 1 / 59.4, 1 / 15.0, /15.0, 1 / 15.0, and when RT (2) has 3 bets, the combination of the special combination and the combination including the special combination that is the target of the internal lottery is excluded from the internal lottery. , Special role + red cherry, special role + blue cherry, Betsuyaku + minute the winning probability of white cherry has decreased, red cherry, blue cherry, the probability of winning by a single white cherry is higher in comparison with the case number is 3 bet.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in RT (3), regardless of whether the bet number is 2 or 3, replay, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (1), 10 Sheet (2) and sheet (3) are subject to internal lottery, and in this embodiment, the set value 6 is the number of determination values for each combination of RT (3), 8000, 64, 276, 276, 276, 1092, 1092, and 1092 are registered, and the approximate winning probabilities of the respective roles are 1 / 2.04, 1/256, 1 / 59.4, 1 / 59.4, 1 / 59.4, It becomes 1 / 15.0, 1 / 15.0, 1 / 15.0, and the winning probability of replay is higher compared to the normal gaming state, but the winning of replay is higher than RT (1) and RT (2). The probability is low. In the normal gaming state, when the number of bets is 3, the combination of the special role and the combination including the special role that is the target of the internal lottery is excluded from the internal lottery, and the special role + red cherry, special role + blue cherry, Since the winning probability of the special role + white cherry is reduced, the winning probability of red cherry, blue cherry and white cherry alone is higher than in the case where the number of bets is 3 in the normal gaming state.

  Also, if any special role is carried over in RT (1), regardless of whether the number of bets is 2 or 3, replay, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) are subject to internal lottery, and in this embodiment, any special role is carried over at RT (1) at the set value 6 11868, 64, 276, 276, 276, 1092, 1092, and 1092 are registered as the number of judgment values of each combination, and the approximate winning probability of each combination is 1 / 1.38, 1/256. , 1 / 59.4, 1 / 59.4, 1 / 59.4, 1 / 15.0, 1 / 15.0, 1 / 15.0, and any special roles are carried over at RT (1) If not and the number of bets is 3 The combination of special roles and roles including special roles that are eligible for internal lottery are not eligible for internal lottery, and the chances of winning special roles + red cherry, special role + blue cherry, special role + white cherry are reduced. Accordingly, the winning probability of red cherry, blue cherry, and white cherry alone is higher than when no special role is carried over in RT (1) and the bet amount is three.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the regular bonus, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3), bells are subject to internal lottery. In the example, 64, 276, 276, 276, 1092, 1092, 1092, and 11625 are registered as the number of judgment values for each combination with the regular bonus, respectively, and the approximate winning probability of each combination is registered. Is 1/256, 1 / 59.4, 1 / 59.4, 1 / 59.4, 1 / 15.0, 1 / 15.0, 1 / 15.0, 1 / 1.41, and is regular. In the bonus, in the normal gaming state and RT (1) to (3), the bell that is not the target of the internal lottery is the target of the internal lottery.

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

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

  The table index is an area where data for table creation is stored from the reference address (table_index) when referring to the table index according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) and the number of bets. Differences up to the address where index data indicating the head address of the address 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 (table_index).

  Specifically, Loss, Watermelon, Red Cherry, Blue Cherry, White Cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3), Bell, Replay, Big Bonus (1) (+ Loss), Big Bonus (1) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (1) + Red Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + Blue Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + White Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + 10 cards (1), Big Bonus (1 ) + 10 (2), Big Bonus (1) + 10 (3), Big Bonus (1) + Replay, Big Bonus (2) (+ Loss), Big Bonus (2) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (2) + Red Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Blue Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + White Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (1), Big Bonus (2) + 10 (2), Bonus (2) + 10 (3), Big Bonus (2) + Replay, Regular Bonus (+ Loss), Regular Bonus + Watermelon, Regular Bonus + Red Cherry, Regular Bonus + Blue Cherry, Regular Bonus + White Cherry, Regular Bonus For each of +10 (1), regular bonus +10 (2), regular bonus +10 (3), regular bonus + replay, index data indicating the top address of the area where the table creation data is stored is stored. Yes. Further, for the special combination (+ losing) and the special combination + small combination, index data indicating the start address of the area in which the table creation data is stored for each of the betting number 2 and the betting number 3 is stored. Even if the winning status and the number of wagers for the role are different, if the same control is applied (for example, big bonus (1) + replay winning, big bonus (2) + replay winning, regular bonus + When the same control is applied at the time of replay winning, the same control is applied at the time of winning the special role + red cherry when the bet number is 2 and when winning the red cherry when the bet number is 3 In such a case, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the stop control table is created with reference to the same table creation data.

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 1 to 21 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 1 to 21 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 1 to 21 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, first, referring to the table index, the index data corresponding to the internal winning state and the number of bets is obtained, and the table creation data is specified based on the obtained index data, and from the identified table creation data Acquires the address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state in which all reels are rotating, and develops the stop control table for each reel by expanding the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address. To do.

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

  Next, when the CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control for deriving the display result 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 sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is obtained 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 sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state and one bet number in one gaming state, and one table creation data Stores only one address as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of a stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state and one bet number 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 by referring to these also corresponds to one internal winning state and one bet number in one gaming state, and the reel stop state (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Be unique. For this reason, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, the bet number, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the reel that has been stopped) are the same, the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern is used. Based on this, reel stop control is performed.

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

  In the table index, if any general combination (small role and replaying role) is elected alone, the corresponding address, if any special role is elected alone and the number of bets is 3 In the address corresponding to, index data specifying the data for table creation in which the number of sliding symbols to be drawn is set so that the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames and the winning combination is not arranged is stored. , The address corresponding to the case where the player has been won, or the slip corresponding to the address corresponding to the case where one of the special roles is alone and the number of bets is 2, Stores index data for specifying data for creating a table with a defined number of frames. Therefore, if you win any of the general roles, if you win any of the special roles and the number of bets is 3, draw the winning role to the maximum of 4 frames and win A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames to be pulled in so as not to be collected is created, and reel stop control is performed, but if any of the roles is not won, any special role is independent If the winning number is 2 and the number of bets is 2, a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed to align them and stop. The symbol of the winning combination will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the table index, when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, both the special role and the small role are elected, such as when the special role and the small role are won simultaneously (Big Bonus (1) + Red Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (1), etc.) and the address corresponding to the number of bets is 3 so that the winning special role is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames As for the stop operation position where the number of sliding tops is fixed and the selected special role cannot be pulled in the range of up to 4 frames, the number of sliding frames is set so that the selected small role is pulled in the maximum range of 4 frames. Is stored, and the reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the special roles that have been elected within the draw range of up to 4 frames can be aligned and stopped on the winning line, the control is performed to align and stop them. If you can't draw a special role that you have won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, you can align the symbols of the small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. If they can be stopped, control is performed to stop them together, and the symbol of the winning combination is controlled to be stopped in the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the special combination on the winning line over the small combination, and the small combination can be won only when the special combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be drawn at the same time, only the special combination is drawn, and the small combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  Also, in the table index, both the special role and the small role are won, and the address corresponding to the case where the bet number is 2 is slid so as to draw the selected small role to the maximum in the range of 4 frames. For the creation of a table with a fixed number of frames, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn in a range of up to 4 frames, the number of sliding symbols to be drawn is set so that the non-winned roles are not aligned. Data, that is, index data for specifying the same table creation data as when the winning small combination is won alone, is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the winning roles in the drawing range of up to 4 frames can be aligned and stopped on the winning line, the control is performed to align and stop them. The symbol of the winning combination and the symbol of the winning special role are controlled so as to be stopped in the drawing range of 4 frames. In other words, if both the special role and the small role are won, but the number of bets is 2, only the selected small role will be aligned on the winning line, and the selected special character will be placed on the winning line. They are not aligned on top.

  Also, in the table index, whether the bet number is 2 at the address corresponding to the case where the re-playing role is elected in the state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game (such as big bonus (1) + replay). Regardless of whether it is 3, index data specifying table creation data with the number of sliding symbols determined so as to draw the re-gamer to the maximum in the range of 4 frames is stored, and reel stop control is performed. Is called. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. As will be described later, “replay” which is a symbol constituting the re-gamer is arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within an interval of 4 frames for each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Can be stopped at any position within the pull-in range, so if the special player is carried over from before the previous game, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Regardless of the operation timing, the re-game players will always win together. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  When the winning flag of red cherry, blue cherry, or white cherry is set and the left reel is still rotating, the “replay” symbol is used as the stop control table for the middle reel and the right reel. If a stop control table that does not fall on the winning line L2 or L4 is created and the middle reel or the right reel is stopped before the left reel, the “replay” symbols are not aligned on the winning line L2 or L4. It has become. On the other hand, on the left reel, the “Replay” symbol is placed two positions below the “Red Cherry” and “White Cherry” symbols, but the winning flag for either Red Cherry, Blue Cherry, or White Cherry is set. When the middle reel and the right reel are stopped before the left reel, the “replay” symbols are not aligned on the winning line L2 or L4 as described above. Regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the replay, red cherry, blue cherry, and white cherry will not win simultaneously.

  In addition, when the winning flag for the bell is set, if the left reel is still rotating, the “bell” symbol is always used as the stop control table for the middle reel and the right reel. While a stop control table for drawing on L1 or L3 is created, and the “bell” symbol is stopped on at least one winning line L1 or L3 of the middle reel or the right reel, the stop control table for the left reel is “ When a stop control table is created that pulls the “Bell” symbol onto the winning line L1 or L3 where the “Bell” symbol is aligned within the pull-in range of 4 frames, and the middle reel or the right reel is stopped before the left reel When the “Bell” symbol is drawn on the winning line L1 or L3 and the left reel is stopped after that, the “Bell” symbol is always present. Control of pulling the winning symbols on line L1 or L3 is performed. Also, on the left reel, the “red cherry”, “blue cherry”, and “white cherry” symbols are not placed two positions below the “bell” symbol, so the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Regardless of the operation timing, the bell, red cherry, blue cherry, and white cherry won't win at the same time. If the left reel is stopped while all the reels are still rotating when the bell winning flag is set, except for the case where the bell and cherry win at the same time, A stop control table for drawing the “bell” symbol into any of the pay lines L1 to L4 within the drawing range of 4 frames is created. That is, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that the combination of bells can be aligned on any of the winning lines L1 to L4.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the “bell” and “replay” are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within an interval of 4 frames, for all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It can be stopped at any position within the range. That is, when the winning flag for the bell and the replay is set, the winning combination can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player.

  As for “watermelon”, there are locations arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or more on each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, at intervals exceeding 4 frames, and 4 for a winning line in which a combination of watermelons can be arranged. If the stop operation is not performed within the frame drawing range, the watermelon combinations cannot be aligned. For this reason, when a watermelon is won, if the left reel is stopped at a timing other than the 4-frame pull-in range, the combination of watermelons will not be aligned on any winning line, and will be missed.

  Also, only one red cherry, blue cherry, and white cherry are placed on the left reel, so red cherry, blue cherry, and white cherry are on the winning line. On the other hand, the combination of red cherry, blue cherry, and white cherry cannot be aligned unless the left reel is stopped at a timing that is within the pull-in range of four frames. For this reason, when winning red cherries, it is possible to make a combination of red cherries on one of the winning lines only when the left reel is stopped at the timing of area numbers 14 to 20, When the left reel is stopped at other timings, i.e., the timings of area numbers 1 to 13 and 21, the combination of red cherries will not be aligned on any winning line and will be missed. In addition, when winning the blue cherry, it is possible to make a combination of blue cherries on any one of the winning lines and win only when the stop operation of the left reel is made at the timing of the area numbers 21, 1-6. When the left reel is stopped at other timings, that is, at timings of region numbers 7 to 20, the combination of blue cherries is not aligned with any winning line and is missed. In addition, when winning a white cherry, it is possible to make a combination of white cherries on one of the winning lines only when the stop operation of the left reel is performed at the timing of area numbers 7 to 13, otherwise In other words, when the left reel is stopped at the timings of the area numbers 1 to 6 and 14 to 21, the combination of white cherries is not aligned on any winning line and is missed.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode (area numbers 12, 13, 14, 14, 15, 16) in which the “red cherry” symbol stops on any winning line of the left reel, and the “blue cherry” symbol is displayed. Display mode (area numbers 19, 20, 21, 21, 1.2) that stops on any winning line on the left reel, and display that the “white cherry” symbol stops on any winning line on the left reel Aspects (area numbers 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) are arranged in excess of 4 frames, which are the maximum pull-in ranges.

  For this reason, when a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position (region numbers 14 to 20) at which a maximum of 4 frames of “red cherry” symbols can be drawn and stopped on any winning line, “blue cherry” is displayed. You can draw a maximum of 4 frames of “design” and “white cherry” designs and stop them on any winning line, or you can draw a maximum of 4 frames of “blue cherry” symbols and stop them on any winning line When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position (area numbers 21, 1 to 6), the “red cherry” symbol and the “white cherry” symbol may be drawn up to four frames and stopped on any winning line. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position (region numbers 7 to 13) where a maximum of 4 frames of “white cherry” symbols can be drawn and stopped on any winning line, Ferry "symbol and" stopping any of the winning lines on the blue cherry "symbol up to 4 frames drawn in even, so that can not. In other words, the “blue cherry” symbol and the “white cherry” symbol do not stop on the winning line regardless of the timing at which the “red cherry” symbol can be drawn onto the winning line. The “Red Cherry” design and the “White Cherry” design do not stop on the winning line regardless of the timing at which the “Cherry” design can be pulled into the winning line. The red cherry pattern and the blue cherry pattern do not stop on the winning line regardless of the timing at which the stop operation is performed on the winning line. Since the “Blue Cherry” design and the “White Cherry” design are each arranged, the “Red Cherry” design, the “Blue Cherry” design, and the “White Cherry” design can be aimed at the same time. So that the stop operation position does not exist.

  In addition, there is an area where the “Red Cherry”, “Blue Cherry”, or “White Cherry” design is drawn on any of the winning lines in any of the areas on the left reel. , There is no area where it is possible to avoid drawing the “blue cherry” symbol or the “white cherry” symbol on the winning line. In other words, there is no stop operation position that does not stop the “red cherry” symbol, “blue cherry” symbol, or “white cherry” symbol on the winning line. ”And“ White Cherry ”symbols cannot be stopped on the winning line.

  In addition, for “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, and “White 7”, only one reel is arranged for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Therefore, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) The combination of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the regular bonus cannot be arranged unless the stop operation is performed within the drawing range of 4 frames on the winning line where the combination of the regular bonus can be arranged. Therefore, when winning the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and regular bonus, if the left reel is stopped at a timing other than the 4-frame pull-in range, the big bonus (1) and big bonus (2) The combination of regular bonuses will not be on any winning line and will be missed.

  For “Red 7”, “Blue 7” and “White 7”, only one left reel is arranged, so “Red Cherry”, “Blue Cherry” and “White Cherry” are the winning lines. On the other hand, the combination of 10 sheets (1), 10 sheets (2), and 10 sheets (3) cannot be aligned unless the operation of stopping the left reel is performed at a timing that is within the drawing range of 4 frames. For this reason, when winning 10 (1), the combination of 10 (1) will be placed on one of the winning lines only when the left reel is stopped at the timing of area numbers 3-9. If the left reel is stopped at other timings, that is, the timings of the region numbers 1, 2, and 10-21, the combination of 10 (1) may be aligned on any winning line. It will be missed. Also, when winning 10 (2), the combination of 10 (2) can be placed on any one of the winning lines only when the left reel is stopped at the timing of area numbers 10 to 16. It is possible, and when the stop operation of the left reel is performed at other timings, that is, the timings of the area numbers 1 to 9 and 17 to 21, the combination of 10 (2) does not align with any winning line I will miss it. In addition, when winning 10 (3), the combination of 10 (3) is aligned on any winning line only when the left reel is stopped at the timing of area numbers 1, 2, 18-21. It is possible to win a prize, and when the operation of stopping the left reel is performed at other timings, that is, the timings of the region numbers 3 to 16, the combination of 10 (3) does not align with any winning line I will miss it.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode (area number 1, 2, 3, 3, 3, 5) in which the “red 7” symbol stops on any winning line of the left reel and the “blue 7” symbol Display mode (area number 8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12) that stops on any winning line on the left reel, and display that “white 7” symbol stops on any winning line on the left reel Aspects (area numbers 15, 16, 17, 17, 18, 19) are arranged in excess of 4 frames, which are the maximum pull-in ranges.

  For this reason, when a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position (region numbers 3 to 9) where a maximum of 4 red 7 symbols can be drawn and stopped on any winning line, “blue 7” is displayed. You can draw a maximum of 4 frames of the “seven” and “white 7” symbols and stop them on any winning line, or you can draw a maximum of 4 frames of the “blue 7” symbols and stop them on any winning line When a stop operation is performed at the stop operation position (region numbers 10 to 16), the “red 7” symbol and the “white 7” symbol can be drawn on a maximum of four frames and stopped on any winning line. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position (region numbers 1 to 9 and 17 to 21) where a maximum of 4 frames of “white 7” symbols can be drawn and stopped on any winning line, "Draw" and "Blue 7" symbols up to 4 frames Crowded is also be stopped on any of the winning line, so that can not be. That is, the “Blue 7” symbol and the “White 7” symbol do not stop on the winning line regardless of the timing at which the “Red 7” symbol can be drawn on the winning line. The “Red 7” symbol and the “White 7” symbol do not stop on the winning line regardless of the timing at which the “7” symbol can be drawn on the winning line. “Red 7” and “Blue 7” symbols and “Red 7” symbols and “Positions 7” and “Blue 7” symbols will not stop on the winning line regardless of the timing at which the stop operation is performed. Since the “blue 7” symbol and the “white 7” symbol are arranged, there is no stop operation position that can aim at the “red 7” symbol, the “blue 7” symbol, and the “white 7” symbol at the same time.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display mode (area numbers 12, 13, 14, 14, 15, 16) in which the “red cherry” symbol stops on any winning line of the left reel and the “red 7” symbol on the left Display mode (area numbers 1, 2, 3, 3, 3, 5) that stops on one of the winning lines on the reel, and display mode that stops the “blue cherry” symbol on any of the winning lines on the left reel ( Display mode in which the area numbers 19, 20, 21, 21, 1 and 2) and the “blue 7” symbol stop on any winning line of the left reel (area numbers 8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12) The display mode (area number 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) where the “white cherry” symbol stops on one of the winning lines on the left reel and the winning one of which the “white 7” symbol is on the left reel Display mode that stops on the line (area numbers 15, 16, 17, 17.1) 19) That is, the “7” symbol of the same color as the display mode in which any color “cherry” symbol stops on any winning line on the left reel stops on any winning line on the left reel. Each display mode is arranged to exceed 4 frames which is the maximum drawing range.

  For this reason, when a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position (region numbers 14 to 20) at which a maximum of 4 frames of “red cherry” symbols can be drawn and stopped on any winning line, “red 7 ”Stop operation position that allows drawing up to 4 frames at maximum and stopping it on any winning line, and drawing“ Red 7 ”on up to 4 frames and stopping on any winning line ( When a stop operation is performed in the area numbers 3 to 9), the “red cherry” symbol cannot be drawn on any of the winning lines by drawing a maximum of four frames. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position (area numbers 21, 1 to 6) where a maximum of 4 frames can be drawn and stopped on any winning line, a maximum of 4 frames of “Blue 7” symbol is displayed. Pull in Cannot be stopped on any winning line, but stops at a stop operation position (area number 10 to 16) where “Blue 7” symbol can be drawn and stopped on any winning line When an operation is performed, the “Blue Cherry” symbol cannot be drawn on any winning line and stopped on any winning line, and the “White Cherry” symbol cannot be drawn on any of the four winning frames. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position (region numbers 7 to 13) that can be stopped on the pay line, the “White 7” symbol is drawn up to 4 frames and stopped on any pay line The stop operation is performed at a stop operation position (area numbers 1 to 9, 17 to 21) where the “white 7” symbol cannot be drawn and a maximum of 4 frames can be drawn and stopped on any winning line. If, so that it can not be stopped on any pay line draws up to four frames "white cherry" symbol.

  That is, the “7” symbol of the same color will not stop on the winning line regardless of the timing at which the “cherry” symbol of any color can be drawn on the winning line. “Red 7” in a position where the “Cherry” symbol of the same color will not stop on the winning line no matter what timing within the range where the “7” symbol of the same color can be drawn on the winning line Since the “Blue 7” symbol, “White 7” symbol, “Red Cherry” symbol, “Blue Cherry” symbol, and “White Cherry” symbol are arranged, the same color “Cherry” symbol and “7” There will be no stop operation position where the symbol can be aimed at the same time.

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

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

  In this example, after the end of the big bonus, the lottery probability of the special role (only when the special role is not carried over) and the small role is the same as the normal gaming state, but the winning probability of the replay is higher than the normal gaming state. Replay time (1) (RT (1) with high probability and an expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game (winning probability of the target role × total number of payouts / number of bets required for one game) exceeds 1. )) To control. While the gaming state is at RT (1), the flag during RT (1) is set in the RAM 41c. Then, RT (1) does not win any special roles or cherries, and the specified number of games (in this embodiment, 200 games if the big bonus (1) ends, the big bonus (2) (100 games if finished), win any special role before reaching the specified number of games, or win one of the cherries and move to RT (2) to be described later It is supposed to be. Also, if any special role is won during RT (1), even if any cherry wins, RT (2) will not be reached and the specified number of games will be reached. The RT (1) will not end until the winning special role wins. In addition, any cherries and special roles won at RT (1) at the same time, and even if the selected cherries wins, they will not move to RT (2) and will reach the specified number of games or win The RT (1) does not end until the special role is won.

  Also, when any cherry wins in the normal gaming state or in the state where no special role is won in RT (1) (any one of red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry on any winning line) When the combination of roles is complete), the lottery probability for special roles and small roles is the same as in the normal gaming state, but the winning probability of replay is higher than in the normal gaming state and RT (1), and per game The replay time (2) (RT (2)) in which the expected increase / decrease rate of medals is higher than RT (1) is controlled. While the gaming state is at RT (2), the flag during RT (2) is set in the RAM 41c. RT (1) ends in one game.

  In addition, when any special combination is won in the normal gaming state or RT (2) (including simultaneous winning with any cherry), any special combination is selected in RT (1) and the RT When (1) is finished, the lottery probability of the small role is the same as the normal gaming state, but the winning probability of replay is lower than RT (1) and RT (2), but from the normal gaming state The replay time (3) (RT (3)) is controlled with a high probability, and the expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game is lower than RT (1) and RT (2) but higher than the normal gaming state. While the gaming state is at RT (3), the flag during RT (3) is set in the RAM 41c. RT (3) ends when the winning special role wins.

  The expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game when the number of bets is 3 in the normal gaming state is 1.08 according to the lottery probability in FIG. 5, and the number of medals increases by about 0.23 per game. However, red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 pieces (1), 10 pieces (2), 10 pieces (3) cannot be aimed at the symbols constituting these roles at the same time. Since the appearance rate is 1/3, the actual expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game when the number of bets is 3 in the normal gaming state is 0.46, and about 1.61 per game The medal will decrease. Further, when the number of bets is 2 in the normal gaming state, the expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game is 0.62, and medals decrease by about 0.75 per game.

  When the number of bets is 3 in RT (1), the actual expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game is 1.05, and medals increase by about 0.15 per game. In addition, the expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game when the number of bets is 2 in RT (1) is 1.21, and medals increase by about 0.43 per game. .

  In RT (2), when the bet number is 3, the actual expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game is 1.06, and medals increase by about 0.21 per game. In RT (2), when the bet number is 2, the actual expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game is 1.23, and approximately 0.47 medals increase per game. .

  The actual expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game when the number of bets is 3 in RT (3) is 0.81, and medals decrease by about 0.56 per game. In RT (3), when the bet number is 2, the actual expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game is 0.98, and the number of medals decreases by about 0.05 per game. .

  In this way, the substantial expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game is such that RT (2)> RT (1)> RT (3)> normal game state, if the number of bets is the same, If the gaming state is the same, the magnitude relationship of 2 bets> 3 bets is established.

  In this embodiment, if any cherry wins during RT (1), if no special combination is won, RT even before reaching the specified number of games from the start of RT (1) (2), and RT (1) ends (RT (2) ends in one game, and if the special role is not won in that game, it will shift to the normal gaming state. RT (1) functions as a faller of RT because it means that the advantageous state ends, but the “red cherry” symbol of the left reel that constitutes red cherry, blue cherry, and white cherry Since there is only one “Blue Cherry” design and “White Cherry” design on the left reel each, there are 4 frames on the winning line where a combination of Red Cherry, Blue Cherry, and White Cherry can be arranged. If you do not stop within the included range, you can avoid the combination of red cherries, blue cherries, and white cherries, and the symbols that make up the special combination on the left reel have stopped on any winning line. Even in such a case, the symbols constituting the combination of special roles in the middle reel and the right reel are arranged at intervals of four or more, and there is a stop operation position where the corresponding symbols cannot be retracted. Can be avoided. As a result, if any cherry or special role is elected by performing a stop operation with an operation procedure that avoids the combination of red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry or special role, either It is possible to avoid the end of RT (1) when a cherry or special role wins.

  However, the “Red Cherry”, “Blue Cherry”, and “White Cherry” symbols of the left reel that make up Red Cherry, Blue Cherry, and White Cherry cannot be intentionally stopped on the winning line. When one of the cherries is won, it is impossible to intentionally remove the cherries if the type is not known, and the winning cherries will be missed with a probability of 2/3. If the winning cherry is won with the probability of and no special role has been won, RT (1) ends.

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

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 41a sends 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 gaming state command, a standby command to the effect control board 90. A plurality of types of commands including a stop command, an error command, an initialization command, and a setting end 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 is a game state of the next game (normal game state, RT (1), RT (2), RT (3), or big bonus) It is a command that can specify the number of remaining games of RT (1) and whether the regular bonus is in progress, and is transmitted 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.

  Each of these commands is generated in an activation process and a game process described later, temporarily stored in a command queue provided in a special work in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

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

  When the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 receives the command transmitted by the CPU 41a, the CPU 91a refers to the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b and based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table, the liquid crystal display 51, the rendering effect Various rendering devices such as the LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are controlled.

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

  If the CPU 91a receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and performs control corresponding to the newly received command. An effect based on the pattern is executed. In other words, even when the effect has not been completed to the end, when a new command is received, the effect that has been executed is canceled and the effect based on the new command is executed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b. When the CPU 91a receives the internal winning command, the CPU 91a is registered in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. The selected selection pattern is selected from a plurality of types of production patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected production pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the production pattern of the game.

  When the internal winning command is received, the CPU 91a stores the winning status of the internal winning flag specified from the internal winning command and the type of the internal winning flag established in the RAM 91c, and then receives and updates the internal winning command. Hold until When the reel stop command is received, the stop reel specified from the reel stop command, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel are stored in the RAM 91c, and then the reel rotation start command Is held, that is, until the rotation of the reel in the next game is started, and erased as the rotation starts. When a winning determination command is received, the presence / absence of a winning specified from the winning determination command, the type of winning, and the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are stored in the RAM 91c until the winning determination command is received and updated. Hold. When the gaming state command is received, the gaming state of the next game specified from the gaming state command (whether it is the normal gaming state, RT (1), RT (2), RT (3) The remaining game count of RT (1) and the remaining game count of RT (1) are stored in the RAM 91c, and are held until the next game state command is received and updated. To do.

  When the red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 pieces (1), 10 pieces (2), 10 pieces (3) are won in RT (1) (the red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (In the case of receiving an internal winning command indicating winning of 1 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3)), a winning combination notification that notifies that is performed.

  The notice of winning combination is that 10 pieces (1) including red cherry or “red 7” symbol of the same color as red cherry are selected, 10 pieces including blue cherry or “blue 7” symbol of the same color as blue cherry ( The color (red cherry or 10 (1)) that indicates that the winner has been won, and that 10 (3) including “white 7” symbol of the same color as white cherry or white cherry has been won. Red, blue cherry or 10 (2) to indicate winning, blue, white cherry or 10 (3) to indicate winning) By doing so, it is notified by classification that the winning combination is classified according to the classification of the winning combination, the cherry winning notification notifying that any of the red cherry, blue cherry, and white cherry has been won, the type of the winning combination (red cherry, blue Cherry, white cherry, 10 pieces (1 Includes 10 sheets (2), 10 sheets (3)) to identifiably winning type notification for notifying respectively, the.

  The notification by classification is not limited as long as the player can recognize the classification of the combination including the winning combination, and the color indicating the winning combination and the combination belonging to the classification, the winning combination, the combination belonging to the classification, or the configuration pattern thereof. , The indicator pattern is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, or the LED emission color is changed to a color that suggests a winning role and a role belonging to that category, or the winning role and its category Notification may be made by LED lighting of a color suggesting a combination, lighting of an LED corresponding to a winning combination and a combination belonging to the classification, output of a sound indicating a winning combination and a combination belonging to the classification, or the like.

  The cherry winning notification is not limited as long as it is possible to recognize the winning of the cherry. The cherry pattern, the character indicating the winning of the cherry is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the corresponding LED is turned on, You may alert | report by the output of a corresponding audio | voice etc.

  The winning role type notification is a notification by displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 the winning role type itself, the symbol combination, a symbol that differs depending on the role type, an image that suggests the winning role type, etc. Notification may be made by turning on an LED to be turned on or outputting a corresponding sound. Furthermore, a symbol that is an index of a different symbol depending on the type of winning role (such as a symbol that is located near the constituent symbol of the winning role and stands out from the constituent symbol of the winning role), an image that suggests the indicator symbol, etc. You may make it alert | report.

  In a state in which no special role is won during RT (1), the CPU 91a wins any of 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) (10 ( 1) When an internal winning command indicating winning of any of 10 (2) and 10 (3) is received), the classified notification is executed. That is, when 10 sheets (1) are won, a classification-specific notification for notifying red cherries or red that suggests winning 10 sheets (1) is executed, and when 10 sheets (2) are won, blue cherries or A notification according to classification for informing blue indicating 10 winnings (2) is executed, and when 10 (3) is winning, white cherry or white indicating 10 (3) winning is notified Perform category notification.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the “reel 7” symbol, the “blue 7” symbol, and the “white 7” symbol of the left reel constituting 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) Since it cannot be intentionally stopped on the winning line, even if 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) are won, these 10 (1), 10 (2), It is impossible to deliberately win 10 (3), and if you win these roles, you can win with 1/3 chance, but you will miss with 2/3 chance. .

  On the other hand, when any of the 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) is elected in the state where no special role is elected in RT (1), it is notified by classification. Is executed, the player wins which combination of red cherry or 10 pieces (1), blue cherry or 10 pieces (2), white cherry or 10 pieces (3) according to the notified color. The “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, and “White 7” symbols of the left reel that make up 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) Stops on the winning line, and the red reel, red cherry, blue cherry, and white cherry symbols on the left reel that make up red cherry, blue cherry, and white cherry are intentionally placed on the winning line. Stop operation position that does not stop, It is possible to constant.

  In the left reel, it is impossible to stop the same-colored cherry and “7” symbol at the same time, and the player can choose one of the suggested cherries or 10 (1) to (3). However, if any cherry wins in the state where no special role is won in RT (1), the RT (1) will be terminated, so in this state The player won't win the prize if any of the cherries wins by aiming for the suggested color "7" instead of the suggested cherries, and RT (1) If 10 sheets (1) to (3) have been won, it is possible to win any of the 10 sheets (1) to (3) that have been won.

  For this reason, if any of the 10 (1), 10 (2), or 10 (3) is won in the state where no special role is won in RT (1), notification by classification is made. Is executed, it is possible to win all the winning 10 (1) to (3).

  In addition, the CPU 91a executes a lottery notification lottery for determining whether or not to execute the classified notification when the red cherry, the blue cherry, and the white cherry, which will end RT (1) when winning, When it is executed during the big bonus or during the RT (1) and the end combination notification lottery is won, the end combination notification count is determined, and the determined end combination notification count is set in the RAM 91c. When the end combination notification lottery is won in the state where the number of end combination notifications remains in the RAM 91c, the newly determined end combination notification count is added to the number of end combination notifications remaining in the RAM 91c. Then, in the state where no special combination is won in RT (1), when any cherries wins (when an internal winning command indicating the winning of any cherries is received), the end combination notification count Is determined, and if the number of end combination notifications remains, notification according to classification corresponding to the selected cherry is executed. That is, when a red cherry is won, a classification-by-class notification that notifies red cherry or 10 (1) red is performed, and when a blue cherry is won, 10 blue (2) A classification-specific notification for informing blue indicating the winning is executed, and when a white cherry is won, a notification by classification for notifying the white cherry or white indicating ten (3) winnings is executed. In addition, in the state where any special combination is not won in RT (1), when any cherry is won, the number of end combination notifications is decremented by 1 every time the classified notification is executed once. When any of the cherries wins within the range in which the number of end combination notifications remains, notification by classification is executed. In RT (1), when any special combination is not selected, if any cherry is selected and the number of end combination notifications does not remain, one of the cherries has been selected. The cherry winning notification to be notified is executed.

  In this embodiment, if any cherry wins in a state where no special role is won in RT (1), RT (1) even before reaching the specified number of games from the start of RT (1). 1) will be completed, but as described above, the “Red Cherry”, “Blue Cherry” and “White Cherry” symbols on the left reel that make up Red Cherry, Blue Cherry and White Cherry are intentionally won. Since it cannot be stopped on the line, if any cherry is elected in the state that no special role is elected in RT (1), it is not possible to intentionally remove the cherry if the type is not known It is impossible and you will miss the winning cherries with a probability of 2/3, but the winning cherries will win with a probability of 1/3 and RT (1) will end. And will.

  On the other hand, when no special combination is won in RT (1), when any of the cherries wins, and when the classified notification is executed, the player is suggested by the notified color. Depending on the color, it becomes possible to recognize which combination is selected from among the combinations of red cherry or 10 (1), blue cherry or 10 (2), white cherry or 10 (3). A stop operation position in which the “red 7” symbol, “blue 7” symbol and “white 7” symbol of the left reel constituting the sheet (1), 10 (2) and 10 (3) stop on the winning line; Identify the stop operation position that does not intentionally stop the “Red Cherry”, “Blue Cherry” and “White Cherry” symbols on the left reel that make up the red cherry, blue cherry and white cherry. It can become.

  As described above, it is impossible to stop the same color cherry and “7” symbol at the same time on the left reel. However, if any cherry wins in the state that no special role is won in RT (1), the RT (1) will be terminated, so that In the state, the player does not win the cherry of the suggested color, but by targeting the “7” symbol of the suggested color, if any cherry wins, the cherry will not win, If the end of RT (1) can be avoided and 10 (1) to (3) have been won, any of the 10 (1) to (3) that has been won can be won.

  For this reason, in the state where no special combination is won in RT (1), if any cherry is won, the categorized notification is executed so that the player intentionally wins the cherry. It is possible to avoid the end of RT (1) due to the winning of the cherry.

  When the winning combination lottery in the big bonus is won, the CPU 91a executes the notification number lottery for selecting the end combination notification number in the range of 1 to 4 times, and sets the winning end combination notification number in the RAM 91c. If it is already set in the RAM 91c, it is added to the number of times.

  In the notification number lottery during the big bonus, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), the ratio of selecting 1 to 4 times is the big bonus (1) ("red" 7-Red 7-Red 7 ”big bonus) or Big Bonus (2) (“ Big 7-Blue 7-Blue 7 ”big bonus) In the notification number lottery executed when winning the end combination notification lottery in the big bonus (1), the end combination notification number is 1 time: 20%, 2 times: 20%, 3 times: 40%, 4 times: The average number of times is 2.6, and in the notification number lottery executed when the end bonus notification lottery is won in the big bonus (2), the end role notification is performed. Number of times: 50%, 2 : 30%, 3: 15%, 4 times: being adapted to be selected at a rate of 5%, the average number is 1.75 times. That is, in the notification number lottery executed when the end bonus notification lottery is won in the big bonus (1), a relatively large number of notifications is executed when the end bonus notification lottery is won in the big bonus (2). In the notification frequency lottery that is selected when the winning combination lottery is selected in the big bonus (2) and the winning combination lottery is performed in the big bonus (2), ) Is selected at a higher rate than the notification number lottery executed when the winning combination notification lottery is won. For this reason, a person who wins the winning combination notification lottery with the big bonus (1) can expect to acquire more number of closing combination notifications than when the winning combination lottery with the big bonus (2) is won. Yes.

  As the big bonus effect, the CPU 91a selects the big of the effect mode selected by the player at the time of the big bonus winning (when receiving the winning determination command indicating the big bonus winning) among the effect modes of the BB effect modes A to C. Perform bonus production. Specifically, when the big bonus is won, the BB effect modes A to C are periodically displayed in order on the liquid crystal display 51, and the betting number setting operation is performed at the timing when the desired BB effect mode is displayed (BET command is changed). The BB effect mode displayed at that time is set. The BB effect mode is not limited to this, and the player may be able to select the BB effect mode by operating the selection switch 55 and the decision switch 56.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the CPU 91a executes the end combination notification lottery with different triggers depending on the BB effect mode, and the winning probability at that time also applies different probabilities according to the BB effect mode. In addition, notification that the winning combination lottery is won is also made according to the BB effect mode.

  Specifically, when the BB effect mode A is selected, when the bell wins during the big bonus (when the winning determination command indicating the bell winning is received), the end combination notification lottery is executed. The winning probability is about 4%. In addition, when the winning combination notice lottery is won, after the winning game, the fact that the winning combination notice lottery has been won is announced with a probability of 1/2 of the time of winning the bell (when receiving the winning determination command indicating the winning of a bell). If the big bonus is not notified before the end of the big bonus, the fact that the winning combination lottery is won is notified at the end of the big bonus (when a gaming state command indicating the end of the big bonus is received).

  When the BB effect mode B is selected, a lottery notification lottery is performed when a watermelon is won during a big bonus or when a loser is received (when a watermelon win or an internal win command indicating a loser is received). The winning probability at that time is 100%. If the winning combination lottery is won, the fact that the winning combination notification lottery has been won immediately is notified.

  When the BB effect mode C is selected, when any of 10 (1) to (3) wins during the big bonus (indicating any one of 10 (1) to (3) wins) The winning combination notification lottery is executed when the winning determination command is received, and the winning probability at that time is about 60%. In addition, when the winning combination notification lottery is won, the fact that the winning combination notification lottery is won is notified at the end of the big bonus (when a gaming state command indicating the end of the big bonus is received).

  Regardless of the BB effect modes A to C, the actual probability of winning the winning combination notice lottery in each game in the big bonus (BB effect mode A: Bell winning probability (winning probability) x end winning notice lottery) Winning probability, BB effect mode B: Watermelon winning probability + Loss probability, BB effect mode C: (10 (1) winning probability + 10 (2) winning probability + 10 (3) winning probability) / 3) Are almost the same probability (about 4%).

  In addition, the CPU 91a is configured to execute the end combination notification lottery even in a state where no special combination is won in RT (1). As shown in FIG. 8B, in the state where no special role is won during RT (1), when lost (when an internal winning command indicating lost) is received, or a watermelon is won. Time (when an internal winning command indicating watermelon winning is received), the winning combination notification lottery is executed, and the winning probability at that time is 20% at the time of losing and 25% at the time of winning the watermelon. In this case, if the winning combination lottery is won, the fact that the winning combination lottery is won at that time is notified. And even when the winning combination notification lottery is won in RT (1), the notification number lottery for selecting the end combination notification count in the range of 1 to 4 is executed, and the winning end combination notification count is set in the RAM 91c. If it is already set in the RAM 91c, it is added to the number of times.

  In the notification frequency lottery executed at RT (1), as shown in FIG. 8A, the ratio of selecting 1 to 4 times indicates that when the notification frequency lottery is executed, the winning combination notification is made. Depending on whether the lottery is won or the watermelon is won, the end role notification lottery is won, and in the notification number lottery executed when the end role notification lottery is won at the time of losing, 1 to 4 times is 25% each. In the notification frequency lottery executed when winning the end combination notification lottery at the time of winning the watermelon, 4 times are selected at a rate of 100%.

  If no special combination and any cherry are elected at the same time in the state where no special combination is carried over during RT (1), the CPU 91 a If the winning combination notification is executed and the number of end combination notifications remains, the winning combination type notification indicating the type of the winning cherry is executed. Then, a cherry winning notification is executed, and when no cherries are won, the fact that the special combination is won is notified at that time. On the other hand, when the winning combination type notification is executed, the fact that the special combination is won is notified when all the reels are stopped regardless of whether any cherries have won. When a cherry winning notification is executed and any of the cherries wins, a continuous effect is executed as will be described later, and a notification is given that the special combination has been won in the continuous effect.

  In addition, the CPU 91a receives a winning combination (when receiving a winning determination command indicating the winning of any cherry) when any of the cherries that may be simultaneously elected with the special combination at RT (1) is received. When winning either alone or not winning at the time of losing (after receiving an internal winning command indicating the winning of a special role or an internal winning command indicating losing, a winning judgment command indicating losing is received ), In the normal gaming state, when any cherry that could win at the same time as a special role wins, a continuous production lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform a continuous production, and the continuous production lottery is won In this case, a continuous effect is executed over the next game, and it is finally notified whether or not a special role is won.

  In the continuous production, a winning pattern for finally informing the winning of the bonus and a loss pattern for informing that the bonus has not been won are finally determined. In the continuous production lottery, as shown in FIG. In the case where any special role is won in the game that triggered the start of the continuous production, a winning pattern is determined at a rate of 100%, and no special role is won. Determines the loss pattern at a rate of 20%.

  The CPU 91a performs a background selection lottery for selecting the background of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 when notifying whether the special role is won or not in RT (1) regardless of whether or not the result is a continuous effect. The background of the display screen is changed to the background selected in the background selection lottery.

  The background of the display screen during RT (1) consists of three types, day, evening and night, and the background during RT (1) always starts from noon. In the background selection lottery, if the big bonus (1) is won, the background is selected at the ratio of day: 50%, evening: 30%, night: 20%, and the big bonus (2) is won. If the regular bonus is selected, select the background in the ratio of noon: 70%, evening: 20%, evening: 10%, noon: 85%, evening: 10%, night : Select the background at a rate of 5%.

  In this way, in the background selection lottery, the evening and night are selected at a higher rate when the big bonus (2) is won than when the regular bonus is won, and the big bonus (2) is won. In the evening, the evening and night are selected at a higher rate. For this reason, when the background is changed to evening or night, it is possible to expect the winning of the big bonus (1) which is more advantageous for the player. On the other hand, even when the big bonus (1) is won, the day is selected for 50% and the background may not be changed. Therefore, even if the background does not change, it can be expected that the big bonus (1) will be won. It has become.

  When any special combination is carried over, the CPU 91a wins any of red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) The winning combination classification notification is executed.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the “reel 7” symbol, the “blue 7” symbol, and the “white 7” symbol of the left reel constituting 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) Since it cannot be intentionally stopped on the winning line, even if 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) are won, these 10 (1), 10 (2), It is impossible to deliberately win 10 (3), and if you win these roles, you can win with 1/3 chance, but you will miss with 2/3 chance. .

  Also, RT (1) will not end even if any cherry wins in the state where any special role is won at RT (1), so any special role at RT (1) will not end. After winning, red cherries, blue cherries, and white cherries can win more medals, but as mentioned above, the red reel on the left reel that makes up red cherries, blue cherries, and white cherries. Since the design, “Blue Cherry” design, and “White Cherry” design cannot be intentionally stopped on the winning line, even if Red Cherry, Blue Cherry, White Cherry are selected, these Red Cherry, Blue Cherry, White It is impossible to deliberately win cherries, and if you win these roles, you can win them with a probability of 1/3, but you will miss them with a probability of 2/3. Mau.

  On the other hand, in the state where any special role is elected in RT (1), any of red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) When Kana is won, if the winning role type notification is executed, it will be possible to recognize the winning role, and the winning red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), It is possible to win all 10 (3).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the actual expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game when the bet number is 3 in RT (1) is 1.05, and approximately 0.15 per game. The medal will increase.

  However, if none of the special roles is won in RT (1), when any of 10 (1), 10 (2), or 10 (3) is won, a notification by classification is made. Is executed, and it is possible to win at the same rate as the winning probability of 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3). On the other hand, if red cherries, blue cherries, and white cherries are won, RT (1) will end, and if one of the cherries wins, it is better for the player not to win the winning cherries. It will be advantageous.

  For this reason, when a game is played in the most advantageous manner in a state where no special role is won in RT (1), that is, all 10 (1) to (3) won according to the classified notification are awarded. The actual expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game when not winning any of the cherries won (the winning probability of the target role excluding cherries x total number of payouts / required for one game) The number of bets is 1.41 when the number of bets is 3, and 1.23 medals per game, and 1.75 when the number of bets is 2. The number of medals will increase by 1.51. Here, when the bet number is 2, the expected increase / decrease rate of the medal per game is higher, but when the bet number 2 is selected, the special role lottery will not be performed at all. In practice, it is advantageous to select the bet number 3.

  On the other hand, if any special role is won in RT (1), RT (1) will not end even if any cherry wins. You can get more medals if you win all. In addition, when any of red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) is won, a winning role type notification is executed, and red cherry, blue cherry, It is possible to win at the same rate as the winning probability of 10 white (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) white cherries.

  Therefore, when a game is played in the most advantageous manner in the state where any special role is won in RT (1), that is, red cherry, blue cherry, white cherry won according to the winning role type notification, 10 pieces The expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game when all of (1) to (3) are won (the winning probability of the target role × total number of payouts / the number of bets required for one game) is When the number of bets is 3, it is 1.66, and medals increase by 1.99 per game, and when the number of bets is 2, it is 2.13, and 2.26 per game. The medal will increase. Here, when the bet number is 2, the special combination lottery will not be performed as described above, but since the special combination has already been won, selecting the bet number 2 selects the bet number 3 instead. Is also advantageous.

  As described above, in this embodiment, if any special role is not won in RT (1), when one of the cherries wins, RT (1) is won by winning the winning cherries. However, if any special role is won at RT (1), RT (1) will not end even if any of the cherries wins. Therefore, by winning the special combination in RT (1), it is possible to obtain more medals than before the special combination is won.

  Also, in the state where any special combination is won in RT (1), if the selected special combination wins, the RT (1) will be terminated and if 3 is selected as the bet number When a stop operation is performed within the drawing range of the special symbol composition carried over at the time of losing, or when a stop operation is performed within the special character composition symbol carrying over when the small role is elected Requires a procedure for avoiding special roles when winning a winning or small role, but by selecting 2 as the number of bets, regardless of the timing of the stop operation Since the special role is controlled so as not to be aligned with any winning line, in the state where any special role is won in RT (1), the bet number 3 is selected by selecting the bet number 2. More medas compared On top that can be acquired, without especially performing the operation procedure to avoid the winning of the special role, winning a special role, that is possible to avoid the RT (1) resulting in the end.

  Accordingly, if any special role is won at RT (1) and the special role is notified, the CPU 91a determines whether RT (1) reaches the specified number of games and ends. Until the special combination is won and finished, a two-sheet betting promotion notification is executed to urge the liquid crystal display 51 or the like to execute a game with two sheets.

  When the replay or special role is won in the normal gaming state and RT (1) to (3), the CPU 91a executes a replay notification effect indicating that either the replay or special role is won. It is like that. The replay notification effect is basically executed when the replay is won, and when the replay notification effect is executed, the replay will win, but when the special role is won, the replay will not win Therefore, when the replay notification effect is executed and the replay does not win, the special role winning is suggested. The replay notification effect is executed by selecting an effect pattern for the replay notification effect in the effect pattern selection process executed when the internal winning command is received. In the effect pattern selection process, when the replay is won during RT (1) to (3), the effect pattern for the replay notification effect is selected with a lower probability than when the replay is won in the normal gaming state. It has become.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 91a uses random numbers acquired from the same random number counter when performing the end combination notification lottery, the notification count lottery, the continuous effect lottery, the background selection lottery, and the effect pattern selection process. . That is, lottery is performed using random numbers acquired from the same random number counter for a plurality of types of lottery, and there is no need to provide a random number counter for each of these types of lottery. In the present embodiment, lottery is performed using random numbers acquired from the same random number counter for all these lotteries, but random numbers acquired from the same random number counter are used for all lotteries. Even if it is not used, the above effect can be obtained if random numbers acquired from the same random number counter are used for at least a plurality of types of lottery.

  Next, various control contents executed by the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  When the reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the CPU 41a performs a startup process shown in the flowchart of FIG. Since the reset signal is a signal output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the main control unit 41 is stagnant, the activation process is performed when the CPU 41a is activated when the power is turned on and when the CPU 41a is activated due to a malfunction. This is a process to be performed.

  In the start-up process, first, the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sa1), then the voltage drop signal detection data is acquired from the input port, and whether or not the voltage drop signal is input. That is, it is determined whether or not the voltage is stable (Sa2), and if the voltage drop signal is input, any processing is performed except for determining whether or not the voltage drop signal is input. There is no loop processing.

  If it is determined in step Sa2 that the voltage drop signal is not input, the values of the I register and IY register are initialized (Sa3), and the states of the stop switch 36 and the automatic settlement switch 29 are acquired. Validity / invalidity of the stop function and automatic settlement function is set in a specific register of the CPU 41a (Sa4). By the initialization of the I register and the IY register, the address of the interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and the reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 41c is set in the IY register. . These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, access to the RAM 41c is permitted (Sa5), and it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state (Sa6). If the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state in step Sa6, the RAM parity of all storage areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the RAM 41c is calculated (Sa7). Is determined (Sa8). If the power interruption interrupt processing (main) is normally performed, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sa8, the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal. Therefore, an error code indicating a RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa10), and the process proceeds to the error process shown in FIG.

  If the RAM parity is 0 in step Sa8, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (Sa9). If power interruption interrupt processing (main) is performed normally, the data for destruction diagnosis should have been set. If the data for destruction diagnosis is not normal in step Sa9 (data for destruction diagnosis is power interruption) Since the data in the RAM 41c is not normal even in cases other than 5A (H) stored sometimes, the error code indicating the RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa10), and the process proceeds to the error processing shown in FIG.

  In the error processing, as shown in FIG. 11, the current display state of the game auxiliary display 12 is saved in the stack (Sb1), and the error code stored in the register is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 (Sb2). .

  Next, the error code stored in the register is confirmed, it is determined whether or not the error code is an error code indicating a RAM abnormal error (Sb3), and if it is an error code indicating a RAM abnormal error, After initialization 1 is performed to initialize all the storage areas except the used stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c (Sb4), the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is performed.

  If it is determined in step Sb3 that the error code does not indicate a RAM abnormality error, it is determined whether an operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected (Sb5), and the reset / setting switch 38 is detected. If the operation of the reset switch 23 is not detected, it is further determined whether or not the operation of the reset switch 23 is detected (Sb6). If the operation of the reset switch 23 is not detected, the process returns to the step Sb4. That is, the game waits in a state where the progress of the game is impossible until the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is detected.

  When the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected in the step Sb5 or when the operation of the reset switch 23 is detected in the step Sb6, the error code stored in the register is cleared (Sb7 ), The display state of the game auxiliary display 12 is returned to the display state saved in the stack in the step Sb1 (Sb8), and the process returns to the original process.

  As described above, in the error processing, if the error processing is other than the RAM abnormality error, the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is operated to return to the original processing even if the error state is canceled. In the case of error processing due to a RAM abnormality error, the error state is not canceled even if the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is operated.

  Returning to FIG. 10, if it is determined in step Sa9 that the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 41c is normal, and therefore the unstored work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the RAM 41c are initialized. After performing initialization 3 (Sa11), the destruction diagnosis data is cleared (Sa12). Next, each register is restored to the state before the power interruption, that is, the state saved in the stack (Sa13), the interrupt is permitted (Sa14), and the process that was executed last before the power interruption is returned.

  If the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state in the step of Sa6, after executing initialization 1 for initializing all storage areas in the storage area of the RAM 41c except the used stack area (Sa15), The value (0 at this time) stored in the set value work is corrected to 1 (Sa16). Next, an interrupt is permitted (Sa17), and the setting change process shown in FIG. 12, that is, the setting change mode is entered (Sa18). After the setting change process is completed, the process proceeds to the game process.

  In the setting change process, as shown in FIG. 12, the setting value stored in the setting value work of the RAM 41c (the value of the setting value work is corrected to 1 before shifting to the setting changing process. Is read out (Sc1).

  Thereafter, the operation waits for detection of the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 (Sc2, Sc3). When the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected in the step of Sc2, the setting value read in the step of Sc1. 1 is added (Sc4), and it is determined whether or not the set value after addition is 7, that is, whether or not the settable range is exceeded (Sc5). If the set value after addition is not 7, After returning to the detection waiting state for the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 in the steps Sc2 and Sc3 again, if the setting value after addition is 7 in the step Sc5, the setting value is corrected to 1 (Sc6). ), The process returns to the detection waiting state for the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 in the steps Sc2 and Sc3.

  When the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in the step of Sc3, the changed set value selected at that time is stored in the set value work of the RAM 41c and the set value is confirmed (Sc7). Wait until the setting key switch 37 is turned off (Sc8). If it is determined in step Sc8 that the setting key switch 37 is OFF, the flow returns to the flowchart of FIG. 10 and the game process is started.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the CPU 41a.

  In the game process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a reel rotation process (Sd3), a winning determination process (Sd4), a payout process (Sd5), and a game end process (Sd6) are sequentially executed. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd1, the process waits in a state where the bet number can be set, sets a predetermined number of bets according to the gaming state, and executes a process of determining the bet number when the start switch 7 is operated. To do.

  In the internal lottery process in step Sd2, a random number for internal lottery is extracted simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in step Sd1, and the winning of each above-described combination is permitted based on the extracted random number value. Process to determine whether or not. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the reel rotation process in the step of Sd3, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player is detected. A process for stopping the rotation is executed.

  In the winning determination process in the step Sd4, when it is determined in the step Sd3 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, the winning is determined according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. A process of determining whether or not it has occurred is executed.

  In the payout process in step Sd5, when it is determined that a prize is generated in step Sd4, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts according to the win.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed. Further, in the game end process, an RT process for performing control related to RT is also performed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the internal lottery process executed by the CPU 41a in step Sd2.

  In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, first, a prescribed number that is a predetermined number of medals inserted in accordance with the game state of the game is read (Se1), and the process proceeds to Step Se2. The prescribed number is 2 or 3 in the normal gaming state and RT, and 1 in the regular bonus gaming state.

  In the step of Se2, it is determined whether or not the number of inserted medals, that is, the value of the BET counter matches the specified number read in the step of Se1, and if the number of inserted medals matches the specified number, the step of Se3 If the number of medals inserted does not match the specified number, the process proceeds to Step Se4.

  In the step of Se3, it is determined whether or not the set value stored in the set value work of the RAM 41c is in the range of 1 to 6, that is, whether or not the set value stored in the set value work is an appropriate value. If the set value is in the range of 1 to 6, the process proceeds to Step Se5, and if not, the process proceeds to Step Se4.

  In the step of Se4, since it is determined that the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal, an error code indicating the RAM abnormality is stored in the register, and the process proceeds to the error processing shown in FIG.

  In the step of Se5, a random number acquisition process for acquiring a random number used in the game is performed, and the process proceeds to the step of Se6. In the random number acquisition process, a sampling command is output to the sampling circuit 43, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 is latched, and the latched random number value is input from the I / O port 41d and extracted. A predetermined logical operation is performed on the extracted random number, and the result is obtained as a random number.

  In the step of Se6, the state number (any one of 0 to 5) is stored in the RAM 41c according to the game state of the game, and the process proceeds to the step of Se7. In the step of Se7, according to the gaming state indicated by the state number and the number of inserted medals (the value of the BET counter), the hand number to be drawn first is stored in the RAM 41c, and the process proceeds to the step of Se8. In the step of Se7, if the state number is 0-2 and the bet number is 3, that is, if no special role is carried over in the normal gaming state, RT (1), RT (2), First, when 0 (Big Bonus (1)) is set as the role number to be drawn, the state number is 0-2 and the number of bets is 2, that is, the normal gaming state, RT (1), RT ( 2) If any special role is not carried over, if the status number is either 3 or 4, that is, if any special role is carried over in RT (1) or RT (3) First, 12 (replay) is set as the role number targeted for lottery, and when the state number is 5, that is, in the case of regular bonus, 13 (watermelon) is set as the role number targeted for lottery first.

  In the step of Se8, it is confirmed whether or not the state number is 5, that is, whether or not the regular bonus is being performed. If the state number is 5, that is, if the regular bonus is being performed, the processing proceeds to the step of Se10. . If the status number is not 5, the process proceeds to Se9.

  In the step of Se9, it is confirmed whether or not the role number as the lottery target is 20, that is, whether or not the lottery for all the lottery targets in the gaming state other than the regular bonus has been completed. If so, the process proceeds to Se11. If not 20, the process proceeds to Step Se10.

  In the step of Se10, it is confirmed whether or not the role number as a lottery target is 21, that is, whether or not the lottery for all the lottery targets in the regular bonus has ended, and if the role number is 21 Advances to the step of Se11. If not 21, the process proceeds to step Se12.

  In the step of Se11, the general combination storing work in which the general combination winning flag is stored in the RAM 41c is cleared, the internal lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the step of Se12, it is checked whether or not the common flag registered in the role-specific table is 1 in association with the processing target number, and if it is 1, the process proceeds to the step of Se13. Advances to step Se14.

  In step Se13, the address of the storage area for the number of determination values in the ROM 41b registered in the role-specific table in association with the role number to be processed and the number of inserted medals is read. Then, the number of judgment values stored at this address is acquired, and the process proceeds to Step Se15.

  In the step of Se14, first, the setting value stored in the RAM 41c is read, and further, the determination of the ROM 41b registered in the role-specific table in association with the processing target role number, the number of inserted medals, and the read setting value. Read the address of the storage area for the number of values. Then, the number of judgment values stored at this address is acquired, and the process proceeds to Step Se15.

  In the step of Se15, the number of determination values acquired in the step of Se13 or Se14 is added to the random number value for internal lottery, and the result of the addition is set as a new random number value. The process proceeds to the step of Se16, and the number of determination values is determined by internal lottery. It is determined whether an overflow has occurred when added to the random number value. The occurrence of an overflow indicates that the winning combination corresponding to the processing target winning number has been won. If an overflow occurs, the process proceeds to step Se18. If no overflow has occurred, the process proceeds to step Se17.

  In step Se17, 1 is added to the role number to be processed, and the process returns to step Se8.

  In the step of Se18, it is confirmed whether or not the role number is 0 to 11, that is, whether or not it is a role number indicating a special role or a combination of roles including a special role. If the combination number is not 0-11, the process proceeds to step Se20.

  In the Se19 step, the special combination winning flag corresponding to the combination number to be processed is set in the special combination storing work in which the special combination winning flag is stored in the RAM 41c. In the Se20 step, the general combination storing work in the RAM 41c. In addition, the winning flag of the general combination corresponding to the combination number to be processed is set, the internal lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the Se20 step, when the combination number is 0 to 2, since the general combination is not won, the general combination storing work in the RAM 41c is cleared in this case.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the reel rotation process executed by the CPU 41a in step Sd3.

  In the reel rotation process, first, it is determined whether or not a wait time (about 4.1 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game (Sf1), and the wait time must have elapsed. For example, it waits until the wait time elapses.

  If the wait time has elapsed in step Sf1, a new wait time is set (Sf2).

  Next, the setting at the time of starting the rotation of the reel motor is performed, and the rotation of the reel is started (Sf3). Then, the table creation data is identified with reference to the table index, and based on the identified table creation data, the game state of the game, the winning status of the combination, the number of bets on the game (value of the BET counter), A stop control table corresponding to the stop status of other reels is created for each reel that is rotating (Sf4), and a setting is made when stop preparation is completed (Sf5). As a result, the stop operation can be enabled, and then the stop operation becomes effective when the constant speed rotation of the reel is detected in the timer interruption process (main), which will be described later, during the origin passage process. It becomes.

  Next, it is determined whether or not any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R has been detected (Sf6). If any of the stop switches has not been detected, a reel rotation error (over a certain period of time). Then, it is determined whether or not an error determined when the reel reference position is not detected by the reel sensor 33 (Sf7). If no reel rotation error has occurred, an insertion error (medal insertion) is further performed. Whether or not a medal insertion was detected outside the permitted period, and whether or not a payout error (medal payout was detected outside the medal payout period) Error) is determined (Sf8, Sf9), and any error occurs in steps Sf7 to Sf9. Even if it is not determined, the flow returns to step Sf6.

  If it is determined in Sf8 that the insertion error has occurred, or if a payout error is determined in Sf9, an error code indicating the insertion / discharge error during reel rotation is set in the register (Sf10). ), The process proceeds to the error process shown in FIG. 11 (Sf11). When the error is released, the process returns to step Sf6 again.

  If it is determined in step Sf7 that a reel rotation error has occurred, an error code indicating a reel rotation error is set in the register (Sf12), and the process proceeds to error processing shown in FIG. 11 (Sf13). Along with this, the rotation of the reels is also temporarily stopped. When the error is released, the process returns to the step Sf3 again, and the reel rotation is resumed.

  If any stop switch operation is detected in step Sf6, the number of steps from the reel reference position at that time in the reel motor corresponding to the stop switch (the number of steps to be the stop operation position) is calculated. After obtaining and setting the work corresponding to the stop reel (Sf14), the process waits until the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop operation stops (Sf15).

  Then, when the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop operation stops, the detection of the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the reel is invalidated, and then it is determined whether or not all the reels are stopped (Sf16). If not stopped, the process returns to the step of Sf4. If all the reels are stopped, the reel rotation process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the RT process executed by the CPU 41a in the game end process of Sd6.

  In the RT process, first, it is determined whether or not RT (1) is in progress based on whether or not the RT (1) flag is set in the RAM 41c (Sh1). Proceed to step. If RT (1) is in the step of Sh1, 1 is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter assigned to the RAM 41c in order to store the number of remaining games of RT (1) (Sh2), and the number of remaining RT games is It is determined whether it is 0, that is, whether the value of the RT game number counter is 0 (Sh3). If the number of remaining RT games is not 0 in the step of Sh3, the process proceeds to the step of Sh4, and it is determined whether or not any special combination has won, and if any special combination has not been won, the process proceeds to step Sh7. . If the number of remaining RT games is 0 in the step of Sh3, and if any special combination wins in the step of Sh4, the RT (1) flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sh5). Then, the remaining number of RT games is cleared (Sh6), RT (1) is terminated, and the process proceeds to Sh7.

  In step Sh7, it is determined whether or not RT (2) is in progress based on whether or not the RT (2) flag is set in the RAM 41c. If not in RT (2), the process proceeds to step Sh9. If RT (2) is in the Sh7 step, the RT (2) in-progress flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sh8), RT (2) is terminated, and the process proceeds to the Sh9 step.

  In the step of Sh9, it is determined whether or not any special role is won. If any special role is not won, the process proceeds to the step of Sh13, and if any special role is won, the RAM 41c is selected. Whether RT (3) is in progress is determined based on whether or not the RT (3) in-progress flag is set (Sh10). If RT (3) is in the step of Sh10, the process proceeds to step of Sh13, and if not in RT (3), RT (1) is determined based on whether the RT (1) flag is set in the RAM 41c. It is determined whether it is in the middle (Sh11). If it is in RT (1) in the step of Sh11, the process proceeds to step of Sh13. If not in RT (1), the flag in RT (3) is set in the RAM 1c (Sh12), and the gaming state is set to RT (3). The process proceeds to step Sh13.

  In step Sh13, it is determined whether or not RT (3) is in progress based on whether or not the RT (3) in-progress flag is set in the RAM 41c. If not in RT (3), the flow proceeds to step Sh16. If it is during RT (3) in the step of Sh13, it is determined whether or not any special role has been won (Sh14). If any special role has not been won, the process proceeds to the step of Sh16. When the special combination is won, the RT (3) flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sh15), RT (3) is terminated, and the process proceeds to the step of Sh16.

  In the step of Sh16, it is determined whether or not any cherry has won, and if any of the cherries has not won, the process proceeds to the step of Sh23. It is determined whether or not the regular bonus is being performed based on whether or not the medium flag is set (Sh17). If the regular bonus is in the step of Sh17, the process proceeds to the step of Sh23, and if it is not in the regular bonus, it is determined whether any special combination is won (Sh18). If any special combination is won in the step of Sh18, the process proceeds to the step of Sh23. If any special combination is not selected, it is based on whether the flag in RT (1) is set in the RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not it is in RT (1) (Sh19). If it is not in RT (1), a flag in RT (2) is set in the RAM 1c (Sh22), and the gaming state is shifted to RT (2). The process proceeds to step Sh23. If RT (1) is in the step of Sh19, the RT (1) flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sh20), the remaining RT game number is cleared (Sh21), and RT (1) is terminated. After that, the flag in RT (2) is set in the RAM 1c (Sh22), the game state is shifted to RT (2), and the process proceeds to step Sh23.

  In the step of Sh23, it is determined whether or not the end game of the big bonus (1). If it is not the end game of the big bonus (1), the process proceeds to the step of Sh26, and if it is the end game of the big bonus (1), In order to store the number of remaining RT games, 200 is set in the RT game number counter assigned to the RAM 41c (Sh24), a flag in RT (1) is set in the RAM 41c (Sh25), and the gaming state is set to RT (1). Then, the process proceeds to step Sh26.

  In the step of Sh26, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (2) end game, and if it is not the big bonus (2) end game, the RT process is ended and the process returns to the original process, and the big bonus (2) Is set to the RT game number counter assigned to the RAM 41c in order to store the number of remaining RT games (Sh27), the RT (1) flag is set to the RAM 41c (Sh28), After changing the gaming state to RT (1), the RT process is terminated and the original process is restored.

  17 and 18 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the CPU 41a in response to the occurrence of the interrupt 3, that is, interrupting the start process or the game process at an interval of 0.56 ms. .

  In the timer interrupt process (main), interrupts are first prohibited (Si1). That is, the execution of another interrupt process during the execution of the timer interrupt process (main) is prohibited. Then, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Si2).

  Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Si3). In the step of Si3, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  Next, the branch counter value is referred to determine whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 (Si4). If it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt In the case of 1 or timer interrupt 2, it is checked whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or whether they are rotating at a constant speed, and whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or are rotating at a constant speed. For example, the motor phase signal output process is executed to output the phase signal data changed in the Si8 motor step process described later and the phase signal data changed in the Si23 final stop process described later (Si5).

  Next, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether or not it is 1, that is, timer interrupt 2 (Si6). If it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel start processing (Si7) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step processing (Si8) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, the motor phase signal standby processing (Si9) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation after a predetermined time has been sequentially executed, and then the register saved in the stack area in Si2 is restored (Si20). The interrupt prohibited in the step is permitted (Si21), and the process returns to the state before the interrupt.

  Further, in the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Si6, LED dynamic display processing (Si10) for dynamically lighting various indicators, output processing of control signals and the like for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to an output port (Si11), random number update processing for updating various software random numbers (Si12), time counter update processing for updating various time counters (Si13), command transmission for transmitting commands stored in the command queue to the effect control board 90 After executing the process (Si14) and the external output signal update process (Si15) for updating the external output signal in sequence, the register saved in the stack area in Si2 is restored (Si20), and the interrupts prohibited in the Si1 step are permitted. (Si21), and the process returns to the state before the interruption.

  If it is timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 in step Si4, it is further determined by referring to the branch counter value whether it is 3 or not, ie, timer interrupt 4 (Si16). If it is not interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt 3, port input processing (Si17) for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port, passing the origin of rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R (reel reference) (Passing position) to detect the occurrence of a reel rotation error, check if the stop preparation is complete, and if the stop preparation is complete and if it is rotating at a constant speed, the spinning reel Based on the detection signal of various switches, these various switches satisfy the detection conditions. After sequentially executing the switch input determination process (Si19) to determine whether or not, the register saved in the stack area in Si2 is restored (Si20), the interrupts prohibited in the Si1 step are permitted (Si21), Return to pre-interrupt processing.

  If the timer interrupt is 4 at the step of Si16, the stop position is determined from the stop operation position when the detection of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is determined, and the number of steps after which the stop should be calculated is calculated. Stop switch process (Si22), the number of steps until the stop calculated in the stop switch process is counted, stop process (Si23) to start braking by two-phase excitation when it is time to stop, brake in the stop process After executing the final stop process (Si24) for three-phase excitation after a certain time from the start, the register saved in the stack area in Si2 is restored (Si20), and the interrupts prohibited in the Si1 step are permitted. (Si21) to return to the process before the interruption.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the stop switch process executed in the timer interrupt 4 of the timer interrupt process (main) described above by the CPU 41a.

  In the stop switch process, first, for all reels in the order of left, middle and right, it is determined whether or not a stop operation position has been set for the work on the corresponding reel, that is, whether or not a stop operation has been detected ( If the stop operation is not detected for all the reels (Si101, Si102), the stop switch process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If any reel stop operation is detected in step Si101, the process proceeds to step Si103, the stop control table corresponding to the reel is referred to, and the work corresponding to the stop reel is set. From the area number including the number of steps at the stop operation position, the area number to be the stop position is specified, and the process proceeds to step Si104.

  In the step of Si 104, the number of steps required from the current reel reference position to the stop position specified in the step of Si 103 is calculated, and after setting the calculated number of steps, the stop switch process is terminated. Returning to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 20 shows a power interruption interrupt process (main) executed by the CPU 41a in response to the occurrence of the interrupt 2, that is, when the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is input, interrupting the execution process or the game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of.

  In the power interruption interrupt process (main), interrupts are first prohibited (Sj1). That is, other interrupt processing is prohibited from being executed at the start of the power interruption interrupt processing (main). Next, all registers that may be in use are saved in the stack area (Sj2). Although the values of the I register and IY register described above are used, they are not stored here because the same fixed value is always set with the initialization at the time of startup.

  Next, the detection data of the voltage drop signal is acquired from the input port, and it is determined whether or not the voltage drop signal is input (Sj3). At this time, if the voltage drop signal is not inputted, the register saved in the stack area in Sj2 is restored (Sj4), the interrupt prohibited in the step of Sj1 is permitted (Sj5), and the processing before the interrupt is performed. Return.

  If a voltage drop signal is input in step Sj3, destruction diagnosis data (5A (H) in this embodiment) is set (Sj6), and all output ports are initialized (Sj7). . Next, RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and set so that the exclusive OR of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 41c becomes 0 (Sj8), and access to the RAM 41c is performed. It is prohibited (Sj9).

  Then, except for the determination of whether or not the voltage drop signal is input (Sj10, where Sj10 is the same process as Sj3), the process enters a loop process in which no process is performed. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the CPU 41a reliably stops operation when the power is interrupted. Further, in this loop processing, when the voltage recovers and the voltage drop signal is not input, the above-described startup processing is executed, and if the RAM parity is 0 and the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the original processing is performed. It will return to.

  In this embodiment, after the access to the RAM 41c is prohibited, the output state of the voltage drop signal is monitored, and when the voltage drop signal is not input, it is determined that the voltage is restored, and the process proceeds to the startup process. However, no processing is performed in the loop processing, and the voltage is recovered while the loop processing is being performed, and the process proceeds to the start-up processing based on the input of the reset signal from the reset circuit 49. You may make it do.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even if any special combination is won after RT (1) starts and before the specified number of games is reached, the selected special combination is won. Otherwise, RT (1) will not be terminated by winning the special role, and if the selected special role is not awarded, it is possible to continue to control RT (1) until the specified number of games is reached. Therefore, even if a special combination is won in RT (1), if the selected special combination is not awarded, RT (1) can be digested until the specified number of games is reached. Will not give a sense of loss.

  In addition, since the winning flag of the special role is carried over after the next game until the special role is won, after the RT (1) reaches the specified number of games, the special role won during that time is awarded. This makes it possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the special role at the end of RT (1).

  In this embodiment, one of the cherries that may be elected at the same time as the special role wins alone, so that it shifts to RT (2) where the winning probability of replaying only one game is increased. If one of the cherries wins, the winning probability of replay increases in the next game, but if the special role and replay are selected at the same time, the symbol that configures the replay has priority over the winning line. It is difficult to discriminate that the special role is won, and the player's expectation for the special role win is made by performing a continuous performance indicating the possibility of winning the special role during that time. The feeling can be sustained effectively.

  However, if any cherry wins before reaching the specified number of games during RT (1), even if the number of remaining games in RT (1) is 2 or more, 1 is set as described above. Since it will shift to RT (2) that ends in the game and then shift to the normal gaming state, if any cherry wins after reaching the specified number of games after the start of RT (1), RT (1) is practically terminated.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, even if one of the cherries wins, the operation procedure for avoiding winning of the winning cherries, that is, the stop operation of the left reel is performed at a timing outside the drawing range of the winning cherry symbols. In this way, winning of winning cherries can be avoided, and even if any cherries that will end RT (1) after RT (1) start, Since RT (1) can be continued by performing an operation procedure that avoids winning the winning cherry, RT (1) ends during RT (1) by moving to RT (2). Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming disadvantageous, and in order to continue the RT, the player needs technical intervention, so that the interest associated with the RT (1) can be enhanced. At this time, the operation procedure for avoiding winnings varies depending on the type of cherries won, and there is no common evasion procedure for all types of cherries. As a result, it is determined whether or not RT (1) continues depending on whether or not it is hit, and the interest associated with RT (1) can be further enhanced.

  In addition, if any special role is won at RT (1), even if any cherry wins, it will not shift to RT (2) and the selected special role must be won. Even if one of the cherries wins, RT (1) does not end until the specified number of games is reached, so during this time, if any of the cherries wins, By doing so, it will be possible to win more medals than before the special role is won, so if you win any special role during RT (1), if you do not win In comparison, the number of medals that can be acquired thereafter can be increased.

  Also, red cherry, blue cherry, and white cherry that will be transferred to RT (2) are winning roles that can be won at the same time as the special role. Even in such a case, since there is a possibility that a special role is won at the same time, even in such a case, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for winning the special role. Furthermore, if a special role is won at the same time, even if any cherry wins, RT (2) will not be transferred, RT (1) will not end, and the number of games will be reached after that. Since the RT (1) continues until the winning of the special role can be indirectly notified by the continued RT (1) even though any cherry wins.

  In this embodiment, in the state where any special combination is won in RT (1), when the selected special combination wins, the RT (1) is terminated and 3 is selected as the bet number. In such a case, if a stop operation is performed within the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the special role carried over at the time of losing, or a stop operation is performed within the drawing range of the special symbol component carried over when the small role is elected In such a case, since the special role is won, an operation procedure for avoiding the special role is required at the time of losing or winning the small role, but by selecting 2 as the number of bets, the timing of the stop operation Regardless, since the special combination is controlled so that it does not align with any winning line, in the state where any special combination is won in RT (1), the bet number 2 is selected to bet More than number 3 On top that can win the medal, without especially performing the operation procedure to avoid the winning of the special role, winning a special role, that is possible to avoid the RT (1) resulting in the end. That is, after one of the special roles is won in RT (1), the end condition of RT (1) is satisfied regardless of the stop operation procedure by a simple procedure of selecting 2 bets and playing a game. It is possible to avoid winning special roles.

  In addition, if any special role is elected at RT (1) and the winning of the special role is notified, then two bets that urge the player to execute the game with two bets until RT (1) ends. A player who is not aware of the game characteristics is able to recognize that the promotion notification is executed and the player can recognize that it is easier to play a game with two bets than to play a game with three bets. Even if there is, you can easily play the game.

  In addition, when a game is played with three bets in a state where none of the special roles has been won, combinations of special roles and combinations including special roles are subject to internal lottery, but the game is played with two bets. In this case, since the combination of special roles and combinations including special roles is not subject to internal lottery, a game with two bets can be played with three bets in a state where none of the special roles has been won. It can prevent becoming advantageous compared with the case. In other words, in the state where the special role is not elected, 3 bets are recommended, and when the special role is elected in RT (1), that is, only when it is necessary to prevent the special role from being won, an exception is made with 2 bets. A game can be recommended.

  In addition, when any special combination is won in the normal gaming state or RT (2) (including simultaneous winning with any cherry), any special combination is selected in RT (1) and the RT When (1) is finished, the game moves to RT (3) where the winning probability of replay is higher than in the normal gaming state, and when the special role and replay are won at the same time, the symbol that constitutes the replay rather than the symbol that constitutes the special role Will be preferentially drawn into the winning line, and it will be difficult to determine that the special role has been won. For example, during this time, the possibility of winning the special role may be announced. Can effectively increase the player's expectation of winning the special role, and the player's expectation is effective even if the same performance is performed when the special role is not won It is possible to increase.

  In this embodiment, in the state where no special role is won during RT (1), when any of 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) is won, A notification according to classification corresponding to the winning combination is executed, and if any kind of cherries out of a plurality of types of cherries are won, if the number of ending combination notifications remains, it corresponds to the winning cherry Since the notification according to classification is executed, when the notification according to classification is executed, the player determines whether the red cherry or 10 (1), blue cherry or 10 (2), depending on the notified color. It becomes possible to recognize which combination is won among the combinations of white cherries or 10 (3), and as a result, it is possible to know the operation procedure to avoid winning the winning cherries, T (1) it is possible to continue the, since it is possible to greatly vary the number of games to be continued RT (1) by completion of auditors notice frequency, it is possible to further enhance the interest associated with RT (1). In addition, the player does not always need to practice an operation procedure for avoiding a cherry winning in RT (1), and only needs to perform an operation procedure for avoiding a cherry winning when a classified notification is executed. Therefore, the burden on the player in RT (1) can be reduced.

  In addition, when no special role is won in RT (1), when red cherry or 10 pieces (1) are won, a classification-specific notification that suggests red is blue cherry or 10 pieces (2 ) Is selected, a notification by category suggesting blue, and a white cherry or a notification by category suggesting white when 10 (3) are selected, respectively, and red cherry is awarded. Operating procedure for winning 10 pieces (1), operating procedure for winning blue cherry, operating procedure for winning 10 (2), operating procedure for winning white cherry Because the operating procedures for winning the prize and 10 (3) are different from each other, classification-specific notification is executed in the state where no special role is won in RT (1). Even when the player, rather than may be the stop operation to remain according to the broadcast must select the operating procedure of stop operation. Thereby, the game in the game informed about the winning combination during RT (1) does not become too monotonous, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, if the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure for winning the red cherry, 10 (1) cannot be won, and the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure for winning the blue cherry. The sheet (2) cannot be won, and if the stop operation is performed in accordance with the operation procedure for winning the white cherry, the ten (3) cannot be won. Similarly, if the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure for winning 10 (1), the red cherry cannot be won, and the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure for winning 10 (2). If it is, the blue cherry cannot be won, and if the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure for winning 10 (3), the white cherry cannot be won. In other words, since there is no common operation procedure that can win both red cherry and 10 (1), blue cherry and 10 (2), and white cherry and 10 (3), classification-specific notifications are made. When it is not done, the player has to select an operation procedure, so the game does not become monotonous.

  Also, an operating procedure for winning a red cherry and an operating procedure for winning 10 (1), an operating procedure for winning a blue cherry and an operating procedure for winning 10 (2), a white cherry Since the operation procedure for winning a prize and the operation procedure for winning 10 sheets (3) are different from each other, the operation procedure for avoiding red cherry winning and the operation for winning 10 sheets (1) Procedure, operation procedure for avoiding winning of blue cherry and operation procedure for winning 10 (2), operation procedure for avoiding winning of white cherry and operation for winning 10 (3) The procedure is common. Then, in the state where no special role is won during RT (1), when any cherry is won, the classified notification corresponding to the won cherry is executed, so that the selected cherry At the same time as the type of color (color), it is also possible to show a symbol that serves as an index to avoid winning the winning cherry.

  Further, whether or not to give the number of ending role notifications, that is, when any kind of cherries out of a plurality of cherries is won in a state where no special role is won during RT (1), The end combination notification lottery for determining whether to perform notification is performed during the big bonus and the result is notified during the big bonus, so that the interest in the big bonus can be enhanced.

  In addition, the lottery notification lottery is executed at the opportunity corresponding to the BB effect mode selected by the player, and the probability corresponding to the BB effect mode is applied as the winning probability at that time. The timing of deciding whether or not to give the number of end-combining notifications according to the BB performance mode and the expectation at that timing change, so that the player is actively participating in the game. be able to. Further, since the notification that the winning combination lottery is won is also made at the opportunity corresponding to the BB effect mode, the timing of the closing combination notification lottery and the notification timing can be properly associated.

  In addition, when winning the end combination notification lottery, a notification number lottery is performed in which any one of a plurality of different times is selected as the end combination notification number, and the end combination winning in the notification number lottery is executed. Depending on the number of notifications, the number of notifications by classification when any of the cherries wins in a state where no special role has been won in RT (1) changes, and as a result, RT (1) Since the number of games that can be expected to continue changes, the interest associated with RT (1) can be further enhanced.

  The big bonus of this embodiment includes a big bonus (1) and a big bonus (2), and the big bonus (1) has a larger number of prescribed games of RT (1) to be transferred thereafter, and is further relatively large. Since the ratio of selecting the end combination notification number (3 times, 4 times) is high, the big bonus (1) can be expected to acquire more medals than the big bonus (2).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the number of continuation games of RT (1) after that, that is, the number of medals that can be expected to be obtained before RT (1) ends, varies depending on the type of special combination. Depending on the type of medals, the number of medals can be increased or decreased.

  Further, in this embodiment, not only during the big bonus but also at RT (1), when the player loses or wins the watermelon, the end role notification lottery is executed, and even during RT (1) Since the end combination notification count can be given, even if the end combination notification count disappears during RT (1) or the end combination notification count cannot be acquired during the big bonus, RT (1 ) Can be expected to continue.

  In this embodiment, when the winning of special role is notified in RT (1), a background selection lottery for selecting the background of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is performed, and the background of the display screen is selected by the background selection lottery. Since the background of the display screen changes in RT (1), the player's expectation for winning the special role can be increased.

  Also, in the background selection lottery, when the big bonus (2) is won, the evening and night are selected at a higher rate than when the regular bonus is won, and the big bonus (2) is won. In the evening, the evening and night are selected at a higher rate. For this reason, when the background is changed to evening or night, it is possible to expect the winning of the big bonus (1) which is more advantageous for the player. On the other hand, even when the big bonus (1) is won, the day is selected for 50% and the background may not be changed. Therefore, even if the background does not change, it can be expected that the big bonus (1) will be won. It has become.

  In this way, in the background selection lottery, the background is selected with a probability according to the type of the special role won, and it is possible to suggest the type of the special role won according to how the background changes Become.

  In this embodiment, a replay notification effect indicating that either a replay or special role is won in the normal gaming state and RT is executed, and when the replay is won in RT (1) to (3). The replay notification effect is executed with a lower probability than when the replay is won in the normal gaming state, and the probability of the replay is increased by shifting to RT (1) to (3). As a result, the frequency of the replay notification effect does not become extremely high, and an appropriate balance of the effects can be maintained, so that the replay notification effect can be prevented from becoming troublesome.

  In this embodiment, the replay notification effect is also executed in RT (1) to (3), but the replay notification effect is not executed in at least RT (1) and RT (2). In RT (3), after the special role is announced, the replay notification effect may not be executed. Even in this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 41a transmits a command corresponding to the progress of the game to the effect control board 90, and the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 receives the command transmitted from the game control board 40. Since the CPU 41a does not need to control the presentation only by sending a command, the processing load on the CPU 41a can be reduced and the presentation can be made various. .

  Further, a command transmission line for transmitting a command from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is connected between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 via the effect relay board 80, and the game control board Since the production control board 90 is not directly connected to 40, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input from the command transmission line to the CPU 41a from the outside and affecting the control of the game.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, RT (1) (2) that can expect an increase in medals is applied, but it is not necessary to expect an increase in medals directly. Although it cannot be expected, some value (for example, a gaming state in which an increase in medals can be expected (notified gaming state (so-called AT) in which the type of winning combination is notified)) or a high probability state of the lottery opportunity, etc. ) May be expected to indirectly increase medals.

  In the above embodiment, if any special combination is won after RT (1) starts but before the specified number of games is reached, RT (1) is not terminated and any special combination wins. RT (1) is ended when any cherry, that is, when the end combination wins, or when the specified number of games is reached without winning the special combination or the end combination. The predetermined number of games may not be provided in (1), and after RT (1) starts, RT (1) may be ended when any special combination wins or when an end combination wins.

  In the above embodiment, in the state where any special combination is won, RT (1) does not end even if the end combination wins during RT (1). Regardless of whether or not the winning combination is won during RT (1), RT (1) may be terminated.

  In the above embodiment, when a special combination and an end combination are won at the same time without any special combination being won in RT (1), RT (1) does not end even if the winning end combination wins. However, RT (1) will not be terminated even if the winning combination is won in the state where any special combination is carried over in RT (1), and any special combination in RT (1) However, RT (1) may be terminated when the special combination and the end combination are won at the same time and the selected end combination wins. In this case, RT (1) will end, but the winning combination will increase and the player's expectation that the special combination will be won even after RT (1) ends. it can.

  In the above-described embodiment, three types of combinations are applied as the end combination. However, one or two types may be used, or four or more types may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, a winning procedure for any kind of winning combination is always assigned to all operating procedures that can be operated by the player, and an operation for avoiding winning of any kind of winning combination The procedure always includes a winning procedure for at least one other type of terminating role so that there is no avoidance procedure common to all types of terminating roles. A configuration in which a part or all of the winning procedure is common may be used.

  Further, an operation procedure for avoiding winnings may be provided for all end combinations for all operation procedures that can be operated by the player. RT (1) can be continued up to the prescribed number of games. In this case, it is preferable to provide an operation procedure capable of avoiding both the special combination and the end combination. In this way, both the special combination and the end combination can be avoided by a common operation procedure.

  In the above embodiment, the transition combination of RT (2) that ends with a shorter number of games (1 game) than RT (1) is applied as the termination combination of RT (1). Although the replay probability is high during the period of RT (2), the game may be shifted from the next game to the normal gaming state when the winning combination is won.

  In the above-described embodiment, one game is applied as the number of games of RT (2), but it is sufficient that the number of games is at least shorter than the prescribed number of games of RT (1). Further, when RT (2) ends with a winning of a specific end combination, the average number of games of RT (2) based on the appearance rate of the end combination is a number of games shorter than the prescribed number of games of RT (1). I just need it.

  In the above embodiment, the winning probabilities of all types of winning combinations are the same probability, but different winning probabilities may be obtained depending on the types of closing roles, and in this way, the winning probability is the highest in the normal gaming state. By performing a stop operation in the winning procedure of a high type of winning combination, the medal payout rate can be increased in the normal gaming state, and during RT (1), a procedure for avoiding a winning type with a high winning probability is used. By performing the stop operation, the probability of avoiding the end of RT (1) can be increased. That is, since the difference in the player's advantage depends on whether or not the player performs technical intervention, the interest can be enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, the process shifts to RT (1) after the end of the big bonus, but other triggers, for example, the process shifts to RT (1) after the end of the regular bonus, or RT (1). It is also possible to shift to RT (1) when the combination of the transitional roles is complete.

  In the above-described embodiment, the symbols constituting the falling combination are arranged beyond the drawing range, so that the winning of the winning combination can be avoided by performing the reel stop operation at a timing outside the drawing range. For example, a different reel stop order for avoiding winnings is determined for a plurality of winning combinations, and when one of the winning combinations is elected, a winning determined corresponding to the type of the winning combination When the stop operation is performed in the order of stopping the reels in order to avoid winning, the control is performed so that the winning combination is lost, and the stop operation is performed in an order different from the stop order of the reels in order to avoid the winning In addition, the winning combination may be awarded, and in this way, it is possible to prevent the winning combination from being won by a relatively simple technical intervention. In this case, it is preferable that other small roles are elected at the same time as the end role, and if the end role is missed, it is preferable that other small roles that are simultaneously elected win the prize. Even if the end combination is missed, the small combination wins and a medal can be obtained.

  In the above embodiment, the stop operation is performed at a timing that can avoid the end combination in the left reel, and the stop operation is performed at a timing that can avoid the special combination in the middle reel and the right reel, or the two reels are completed and the operation is ended in the left reel. By performing a stop operation at a timing at which a combination can be avoided, both the end combination and the special combination can be avoided.For example, for any one of the reels, a stop operation position outside the end combination drawing range, Stop operation position that can avoid both the end combination and special combination depending on the type of the end combination on one of the reels by arranging the symbols so that the stop operation position outside the special combination pull-in range overlaps (A stop operation position that is outside the drawing range of the symbol that constitutes the winning combination and that is outside the drawing range of the symbol that constitutes the special role) is provided, and the stop operation is performed at such a stop operation position. May be a possible to avoid both a special role and end officers by Ukoto avoids both special combinations and ends officers only performs stop operation of any one reel in doing so.

  In the above embodiment, when the winning combination notification lottery is won, when the winning combination is won in the subsequent RT (1), the number of end winning notifications for which the type-by-class notification that can identify the type of the closing combination is executed is performed. The notification number lottery selected from a plurality of different numbers is executed, and when the end combination is won in RT (1), which is subsequently transferred, according to the end combination notification number selected in the notification number lottery. The number of continued games in RT (1) is changed by changing the number of times the notification is executed. For example, the probability that the notification according to classification is executed is selected from a plurality of different probabilities and selected. The number of games that can be expected to continue RT (1) may be changed by performing classification-based notification based on the probability. Even in this case, the interest associated with RT (1) is further enhanced. Can

  In the above-described embodiment, when any cherry is won in the state where no special combination is won in RT (1), the classified notification corresponding to the won cherry is executed. Alternatively, the type of cherry that has been won may be notified by a winning role type notification that can identify the type of the winning cherry.

  In the above-described embodiment, when any special combination and any cherry are won at the same time without any special combination being carried over during RT (1), the end combination notification count does not remain. When the cherry winning notification is executed and no cherries are won, the fact that the special role is won at that time is notified, and when any cherries wins, a continuous effect is executed as described later, In the continuous production, the special role is announced to be notified, but if the cherry winning notification is executed and none of the cherries wins, the winning of the special role is not notified and the cherry wins. Sometimes, with the continuation of RT (1) triggered by an operation for setting the number of bets for the next game, etc., the winning of the special role may be notified. If Lee didn't win, let the player feel as if RT (1) is continuing, avoiding the Cherry win, and when the Cherry wins, he will be notified of the special role and RT ( Since 1) will also continue, it is possible to give an unexpected notice to the player who thinks that RT (1) has ended due to the winning of the cherry.

  In the above embodiment, when one of the special roles is elected in RT (1), when any of red cherry, blue cherry, and white cherry is won, the winning role type notification is executed. The winning combination can be won, but when one of the special roles wins in RT (1), when any of the cherries wins, only the cherry winning notification is given, and then either The winning role type notification may be executed from the time of winning the cherry of this, and by doing so, the winning type notification of the cherry is not always executed after the special role winning, the player When the type of cherry selected by the cherry matches the type of the cherry actually won, the cherry winning role type notification is executed and the cherry winning type notification is started. , That can have a change in response to transition to a more favorable state.

  In the above embodiment, when notifying that one of the special roles is won during RT (1), a background selection lottery for selecting the background of the display screen is performed, and the background of the display screen is selected as the background selection lottery. The background is changed to the background selected in step 1, but at least if the effect mode is changed, the same effect can be obtained. For example, the lighting mode of BGM, effect sound effect, LED, lamp, etc. May be changed.

  In the above embodiment, the production mode is changed with a probability corresponding to the type of the special role won, but the timing of changing the production mode with the probability according to the type of the special role won (at the start of the game) , 1st stop, 2nd stop, 3rd stop, winning a winning combination, etc.), and even in this case, the special that was won according to the timing of changing the production mode Since it becomes possible to suggest the kind of role, interest can be improved more effectively.

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

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in a game ball, and a take-in ball that detects a game ball taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34 and a payout sensor 35, a ball payout device for paying out a game ball, and a payout ball detection switch for detecting a game ball paid out by the ball payout device It is possible to set a bet number using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out by winning.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a winning combination table. It is a figure which shows the example of the relationship between the determination value number of each combination in each game state, and a winning probability, respectively. It is a figure which shows the example of the relationship between the determination value number of each combination in each game state, and a winning probability, respectively. It is a figure which shows the example of the relationship between the determination value number of each combination in each game state, and a winning probability, respectively. It is a figure which shows the selection rate of the end combination alerting | reporting frequency. It is a figure which shows the characteristic according to BB production mode. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process which CPU of a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the error process performed when CPU of a main control part generate | occur | produces an error. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting change process which CPU of a main control part performs in a starting process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which CPU of a main control part performs after a starting process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery process which CPU of a main control part performs in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the reel rotation process which CPU of a main control part performs in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of RT process which CPU of a main control part performs in the process at the time of a game end. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which CPU of a main control part performs regularly. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which CPU of a main control part performs regularly. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the stop switch process which CPU of a main control part performs in a timer interruption process (main). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the interruption interruption process (main) performed when CPU of a main control part inputs a voltage drop signal from an interruption detection circuit.

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1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 40 game control board 41 main control unit 90 effect control board 91 sub control unit 91a CPU
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Claims (6)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and 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 ended by being derived and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device , a special prize accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, a re-game that can be played without using the gaming value is given. Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings including a replay winning accompanying and a winning winning accompanied by giving a value for gaming;
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; ,
Re-playing high probability state control means for controlling to a re-playing high probability state in which the pre-determining means performs the determination to allow the occurrence of the re-game winning with a higher probability than the normal gaming state;
After the replay high probability state starts, a replay high probability state end means for ending the replay high probability state when a predetermined end condition is satisfied;
Derivation control means for performing control to derive a display result of the variable display device by a player's operation;
With
The derivation control means is determined to allow the generation of the specific prize winning by the pre-determining means, and when the player's operation is performed in the specific prize winning operation procedure, the winning display result corresponding to the specific prize winning Is controlled as a display result of the variable display device, and when a player's operation is performed in a non-specific winning operation procedure different from the specific winning operation procedure, other than the winning display result corresponding to the specific awarded winning Specific derivation control means for performing control for deriving the display result of the variable display device as a display result of the variable display device,
The replay high probability state ending means is:
The sometimes not determined that to allow the generation of said special pay in replay high probability state, the specific granted before the number games該再gaming high probability state was digested after starting reaches the specified number of game and when a winning occurs, one can terminate the re-gaming high probability state be established among the when the specific grant winning has reached the specified number of games without generating,
While continuing the該再gaming high probability state when the fact has been determined to allow the generation of said special pay in the replay high probability state, the number of games digested after該再gaming high probability state has started wherein without terminating the said re-gaming high probability state also specific grant winning occurs before reaching the specified number game, the specified number of game numbers digested game after starting the該再gaming high probability state features and when said special pay before reaching occurs that one has to terminate the re-gaming high probability state be established among the when the special prize has reached the specified number of games without generating And slot machine. Bet number setting means for selectively setting one of a plurality of types of bets including the first bet number and the second bet number as the predetermined number of bets in accordance with the player's operation;
The pre-determining means determines that the special prize is allowed to be generated when the first bet number is set, but the special prize is determined when the second bet number is set. Without deciding to allow the occurrence of
The derivation control means determines that the special prize is allowed to be generated in the game in which the first bet number is set, and the second bet number is set in a state where the determination is carried over. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein when the game is started, a winning display result corresponding to the special winning is controlled so as not to be derived as a display result of the variable display device. Second betting number recommendation notifying means for notifying that a game with the second betting number is recommended when it is determined that the special winning is allowed in the re-playing high probability state. The slot machine according to claim 2. A re-game notification effect executing means for executing a re-game notification effect for notifying that the occurrence of the re-game prize is allowed when it is determined that the occurrence of the re-game prize is permitted;
The re-game notification effect executing means determines that the re-game winning is permitted in the normal gaming state when it is determined that the re-game winning is permitted in the re-play high probability state. The slot according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the replay notification effect is executed at a lower rate than when the replay is performed, or the replay notification effect is not executed in the replay high probability state. Machine. The pre-determining means determines whether to determine whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize for a plurality of types of the specific prizes including at least the first type of special prizes and the second type of special prizes And
The specific derivation control means includes
A predetermined specific winning operation procedure is defined as a specific winning operation procedure for deriving a winning display result corresponding to a predetermined type of specific winning award, and all the player can perform when deriving a display result to the variable display device An operation procedure excluding the predetermined specific winning operation procedure from the operating procedure is defined as a specific winning operation procedure for deriving a winning display result corresponding to a specific award winning other than the predetermined specific winning award,
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the generation of the first type of special prize winning is permitted and the player is operated in the first specific winning operation procedure, the first type of identification is specified. Control is performed to derive a winning display result corresponding to the prize winning as a display result of the variable display device, and when the player performs an operation in an operation procedure other than the first specific winning operation procedure, First specific derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result other than the prize display result corresponding to the type of specific prize winning as the display result of the variable display device;
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the generation of the second type of special prize-winning is permitted and the player is operated in the second specific winning operation procedure, the second type of identification is specified. An operation that performs control for deriving a winning display result corresponding to a prize winning as a display result of the variable display device, and is an operation procedure other than the second specific winning operation procedure, and includes the first specific winning operation procedure Second specific derivation for performing control for deriving a display result other than the winning display result corresponding to the second type of specific winning award as the display result of the variable display device when the player operates in the procedure Control means;
The slot machine according to claim 1, comprising: When it is determined by the pre-determining means in the replay high probability state that the generation of a prize including the first type of specific prize and the second type of special prize is permitted. Provided with a winning award notification means for notifying information according to the type of award winning allowed by the decision,
The pre-determining means determines whether to determine whether or not to allow the generation of a prize for a plurality of types of predetermined prizes including at least the first type of predetermined prizes and the second type of predetermined prizes. ,
The derivation control means includes
It is determined by the pre-determining means that the first type of predetermined prize winning is allowed, and at least a part of the player is in a first predetermined winning operation procedure different from the first specific winning operation procedure. When the above operation is performed, control is performed to derive a winning display result corresponding to the first type of predetermined prize winning as a display result of the variable display device, and an operation procedure other than the first predetermined winning operation procedure The first predetermined derivation control for performing control to derive a display result other than the winning display result corresponding to the first type of predetermined prize winning as the display result of the variable display device when the player operates Means,
It is determined by the pre-determining means that the second type of predetermined award winning is permitted, at least part of which is an operation procedure different from the second specific winning operation procedure, and the first When a player's operation is performed in the second predetermined winning operation procedure not including the predetermined winning operation procedure, a winning display result corresponding to the second type of predetermined winning winning is derived as a display result of the variable display device. When the player's operation is performed with an operation procedure other than the second predetermined winning operation procedure, the display result other than the winning display result corresponding to the second type of predetermined winning prize is variable. Second predetermined derivation control means for performing control to derive as a display result of the display device;
Further including
The award winning notification means includes:
When it is determined to allow the generation of the first type of specific award or the first type of predetermined award, the first type of specific award or the first type of predetermined award Informing the first information indicating that it is determined to allow any occurrence of the award winning,
When it is determined that the generation of the second type of specific award or the second type of predetermined award is permitted, the second type of specific award or the second type of predetermined award The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the second information indicating that it is determined that the generation of any of the winning prizes is permitted is notified.

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