JP5579151B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which an effect is produced by display means that variably displays a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order.

  There is known a gaming machine in which a display effect is displayed by display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order. As described above, in the gaming machine in which the display effect is displayed by the display means, various measures are taken in order to display each symbol on the display means in a predetermined effect manner in the display effect.

  For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a display means is configured by attaching a plurality of types of symbols to each of a plurality of reels, and each symbol is predetermined by rotating each reel. Variable display in order. Then, by operating the start switch, each reel to which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively rotated rotates, and thereby the variation display of each symbol given to each reel is started. At this time, the start is performed during the acceleration period from the start of rotation of each reel to the steady rotation at a predetermined speed so that a display effect in which each symbol is variably displayed in a predetermined effect mode is executed. A rotation preparation process for synchronizing the rotation positions of the reels is executed by changing the timing of starting the rotation of the reels based on the rotation positions of the reels detected when the switch is operated.

  Further, for example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, as in the gaming machine described above, the display means is configured by attaching a plurality of types of symbols to each of the plurality of reels. Then, a display effect is executed on the condition that each reel is stopped so that each symbol is displayed in a specific display mode. Specifically, if it is detected that each reel is stopped so that each symbol is displayed in a specific display mode, the display mode of each symbol by each reel is changed from the specific display mode to a predetermined value. A display effect in which each reel is driven and controlled so as to be variably displayed in the effect mode is executed.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-296120 (paragraphs 0200, 0249 to 0266, FIG. 30, abstract, etc.) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2011-67291 (paragraphs 0006 to 0013, 0090, 0098 to 0114, 0140 to 0143, FIGS. 7, 8, 15, 20, abstract, etc.)

  In the above gaming machine, when the display effect is executed, the display mode of each symbol by the display means (each reel) is determined, and the display is performed based on the display mode (initial state) of each symbol by the determined display unit. Production is performed. That is, when the display effect is executed, the display state of each symbol by the display unit is determined to change the display state of each symbol by the display unit from the initial display mode to the predetermined effect mode. A desired display effect can be appropriately executed based on the control command.

  By the way, the display mode of each symbol by the display means is determined based on, for example, the number of steps of the stepping motor that rotates each reel. That is, data indicating the correspondence between the number of steps of the stepping motor and the design is stored in advance for each reel, the number of steps for each reel is calculated, the calculated number of steps, the number of steps and the design The symbol corresponding to the calculated number of steps is specified for each reel based on the data indicating the corresponding relationship. Therefore, in the above gaming machine, when the display effect is executed, it is necessary to determine the display mode of each symbol by the display means, but it is necessary to determine the symbol displayed for each reel by the above processing. As a result, processing has become complicated, and improvement in technology has been demanded.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the display effect of controlling the display mode of each symbol by the display means to a predetermined effect mode can be determined without determining the display mode of each symbol by the display means. It aims at providing the technique which can be performed from the state by which each symbol is displayed in the specific display mode by the display means.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order, and a start switch for starting variable display of the symbols by the display means. In a gaming machine comprising a plurality of stop switches for stopping the variable display of each symbol by the display means, a role lottery means for performing a lottery including determination as to whether or not a specific role lottery result has been won, and the stop When it is determined by the operation determination means for determining the operation order of the switches and the specific winning lottery means that the specific winning lottery result has been won, the stop switch is set in advance corresponding to the specific winning lottery result. When the operation determining unit determines that the operation is performed in a specific operation order, the symbols that are variably displayed by the display unit are displayed as the specific role. The stop control means for stopping in a specific display mode corresponding to the selection result, and the stop switch is operated in the specific operation order when it is determined by the combination lottery means that the specific combination lottery result is won. If it is determined by the operation determining means, display effect setting means for setting the display effect to display each symbol in a predetermined effect manner on the display means, and the display effect setting means by the display effect setting means. When the display control unit is set to execute the display effect after the symbols are stopped in the specific display mode by the stop control unit, the display effect execution unit includes the display effect execution unit. A control command for variably controlling the display mode of each symbol by the display means is stored by variably displaying symbols in the predetermined order. Control command storage means and display control means for controlling the display mode of each symbol by the display means based on the control command, and the display control means controls the control when executing the display effect. Based on a control command stored in the command storage means, the display mode of each symbol by the display means is controlled to vary to the predetermined effect mode (Claim 1).

  In addition, the control command is an initial setting for changing the display mode of each symbol by the display unit from the specific display mode to the initial display mode by variably displaying the symbols in the predetermined order. And a display instruction control command for changing to the initial display mode after changing from the initial display mode to the predetermined display mode, and the display control means Is performed based on the control command for initial setting, after the display mode of each symbol by the display means is variably controlled to the initial display mode, based on the control command for display effects, The display mode of each symbol by the display means may be controlled to vary (Claim 2).

  In addition, the display effect executing unit may continue the display effect based on the display effect control command after the display control unit executes the display effect based on the display effect control command. If the continuous lottery means determines that the display effect is to be continued by the continuous lottery means, the display control means further executes the display effect based on the display effect control command. (Claim 3).

  Moreover, the control command for display effects includes a plurality of different aspect control commands in which the display aspects of the symbols by the display means are different, and the display effect execution means has the plurality of different aspects in which the effect aspects are different. The display control unit may further include a selection unit that selects any one of the control commands, and the display control unit executes the display effect based on the different mode control command selected by the selection unit.

  In addition, an operation means operated by a player is further provided, wherein the display effect executing means is configured such that the operation means is operated when the display mode of the symbols by the display means is the initial display mode. Detection means may be further included, and the display control means may execute the display effect based on the display effect control command if the detection means detects that the operation means has been operated. (Claim 5).

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that the specific winning lottery result is won by the winning lottery means, the stop switch is operated in a specific operation order set in advance corresponding to the specific winning lottery result. If it is determined by the operation determination means, a specific display mode in which a plurality of types of symbols variably displayed in a predetermined order by the display means by operating the start switch corresponds to a specific combination lottery result And stopped by the stop control means. On the other hand, if it is determined by the winning lottery means that a specific winning lottery result has been won, and if the operation determining means determines that the stop switch has been operated in a specific operation order, each symbol is displayed on the display means with a predetermined effect. Execution of the display effect displayed in the form is set by the display effect setting means. When the display effect is set to be executed by the display effect setting means, the display effect is executed by the display effect executing means after each symbol is stopped in a specific display mode by the stop control means.

  That is, when it is determined by the winning lottery means that a specific winning lottery result is won, if the stop switch is operated in a specific operation order, each symbol that is variably displayed by the display means is specified by the stop controlling means. The display mode is stopped. Therefore, before executing the display effect by the display effect executing means, the operation determining means determines whether or not the stop switch is operated in a specific operation order without determining the display mode of each symbol by the display means. Thus, it can be determined whether or not each symbol is displayed in a specific display mode by the display means. Then, by displaying each symbol variably in a predetermined order, a control command for variably controlling the display mode of each symbol by the display means is stored in the control command storage means, and a display effect is executed. At this time, based on the control command stored in the control command storage means, the display control means variably controls the display mode of each symbol by the display means to a predetermined effect mode.

  Therefore, when it is determined by the winning lottery means that the specific winning lottery result is won, the display effect is executed on the condition that the operation determining means determines that the stop switch is operated in a specific operation order. Is set by the display effect setting means, so that the display effect for controlling the variation of the display mode of each symbol by the display means to a predetermined effect mode can be performed by the display means without determining the display mode of each symbol by the display means. It can be executed from a state in which each symbol is displayed in a specific display mode.

  According to the invention of claim 2, the control command is an initial stage for changing the display mode of each symbol by the display means from a specific display mode to an initial display mode by variably displaying each symbol in a predetermined order. A control command for setting, and a control command for display effect that is further changed to the initial display mode after being changed from the initial display mode to the predetermined effect mode. Then, when the display effect is executed by the display effect execution means, the display mode of each symbol by the display means is variably controlled to the initial display mode by the display control means on the basis of the control command for initial setting, and then displayed. Based on the control command for performance, the display mode of each symbol by the display means is fluctuated.

  Therefore, the display effect is always executed from the state in which each symbol is displayed in a specific display mode by the display unit. Therefore, based on the preset initial setting control command, the display unit displays each symbol. The display mode can be reliably changed from the specific display mode to the initial display mode. Then, based on the control command for initial setting, the display mode of each symbol by the display unit is variably controlled to the initial display mode, and based on the preset control command for display effect, the display unit The display mode of each symbol can be reliably changed from the initial display state to a predetermined effect mode.

  Therefore, in order to execute a desired display effect, an initial setting control command corresponding to a specific display mode can be obtained without presetting a plurality of control commands respectively corresponding to a plurality of display modes of each symbol by the display means. And a display instruction control command corresponding to the initial display mode, a desired display effect can be reliably executed as designed in advance. The storage capacity of the means can be suppressed, and the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced.

  In addition, based on the control command for display effects, the display mode of each symbol by the display unit is predetermined by starting the variation control of each symbol from the state where the display mode of each symbol by the display unit is the initial display mode. After the variation control is performed to the effect mode, the display effect is finished in a state where the variation control is further performed to the initial display mode. Therefore, since the display mode of each symbol by the display means can be repeatedly executed using only the control command for the display effect that varies from the initial display mode, a plurality of controls can be used to repeatedly execute the display effect. There is no need to store the command in the control command storage means, the storage capacity of the control command storage means for storing the control command can be suppressed, and the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced.

  Further, a desired display effect can be executed using only the control command stored in advance in the control command storage means. Therefore, in order to execute a desired display effect, there is no need to newly generate a control command for controlling the display means according to the display mode of each symbol by the display means. Can be reduced.

  According to the invention of claim 3, after the display effect is executed by the display control means based on the control command for the display effect, whether or not to continue the display effect is drawn by the continuous lottery means, and the continuous lottery means If it is decided to continue the display effect, the display effect based on the control command for the display effect is further executed by the display control means, so that the number of times the display effect based on the control command for the display effect is repeated can be varied. Therefore, the interest of the player can be enhanced.

  According to the invention of claim 4, the control command for the display effect includes a plurality of different mode control commands in which the display mode of each symbol by the display unit is different, and the selection unit selects from the plurality of different mode control commands in which the display modes are different. The display effect can be executed in various effect modes by executing the display effect by the display control means based on the selected different mode control command. In addition, after the display mode of each symbol by the display unit is controlled from the initial display mode to each production mode based on each different mode control command, the display mode of each symbol by the display unit is controlled to be changed to the initial display mode. Therefore, even if any different aspect control command is used, a display effect can be repeatedly executed. In addition, each time the display effect is repeated, the display effect is executed based on one of the different aspect control commands selected by the selection means, so that the display means is displayed according to the different aspect control command selected by the selection means. Since the effect mode of each symbol is determined, various display effects can be executed.

  According to the invention of claim 5, when the detection means detects that the operation means operated by the player is operated when the display form of each symbol by the display means is the initial display form, the display effect is displayed. Since the display effect based on the control command is executed by the display control means, the player can start the display effect by operating the operation means. Therefore, since the player can be involved in the display effect, the player's interest in the display effect can be enhanced.

  Further, when the display mode of each symbol by the display unit is the initial display mode, it is detected by the detection unit whether or not the operation unit is operated. That is, the player can be involved in the display effect by operating the operation means only when the display form of each symbol by the display means is the initial display form. Therefore, the detection means does not detect whether or not the operation means has been operated while the display control means is performing variable control of each symbol based on the display effect control command. Since the period in which the operation is detected does not overlap with the period in which each symbol is controlled by the display control unit, it is possible to suppress an increase in the control burden on the display effect execution unit.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which is one embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of a main control board and a sub control board. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the reel production | presentation execution means of a main control board. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the production content determination means of a sub control board. It is a figure for demonstrating a game. It is a state transition diagram which shows the transition of the replay state in a normal game. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and the winning pattern of the symbol of a reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and the winning pattern of the symbol of a reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and the winning pattern of the symbol of a reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and the winning pattern of the symbol of a reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and the winning pattern of the symbol of a reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and the winning pattern of the symbol of a reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and the winning pattern of the symbol of a reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and the winning pattern of the symbol of a reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and a winning combination group. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and a winning combination group. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and a winning combination group. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and a winning combination group. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and a winning combination group. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination group and a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination group and a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the role lottery table for a game in a normal game and an internal winning game. It is a figure which shows the role lottery table for a game in a normal game and an internal winning game. It is a figure which shows the combination lottery table for special games. It is a figure which shows the combination lottery table for special games. It is a figure which shows a specific symbol. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a reel effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a reel effect process.

  With reference to FIGS. 1-32, the slot machine which is one Embodiment of the game machine concerning this invention is demonstrated.

(Constitution)
First, an outline of the configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine 1 as an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the symbol arrangement of the reels.

  In the slot machine 1 in this embodiment, one game is executed based on a player's operation on condition that a prescribed number of game media such as medals are inserted. It is configured as follows. That is, in the slot machine 1, the front surface of the housing 3 is closed by the front panel 5 so as to be freely opened and closed, and the operation plate 7 is disposed at a substantially central height position of the front panel 5. A front plate 9 is disposed above the front plate 9.

  The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally long display window 11. Inside the display window 11, left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R (corresponding to “display means” of the present invention) for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are arranged. Yes. As shown in FIG. 2, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R include, for example, “red 7” “white 7” “blue 7” “BAR” “cherry (CH)” “bell (BE)” “ A total of 21 symbols of watermelon 1 (WM1), “watermelon 2 (WM2)”, “Replay 1 (RP1)”, and “Replay 2 (RP2)” (10 in this embodiment), each in a predetermined arrangement. Is provided. Further, frame numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to each symbol in order. Then, for example, a reel tape on which symbols of frame numbers 0 to 20 are printed is attached to the peripheral surface of the reel to form the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order of frame numbers 20, 19,..., 0, 20,. From the display window 11, when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop rotating, the symbols are set to look into a total of three, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11.

  Further, reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R each constituted by a stepping motor are coupled to each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R can be independently driven to rotate.

  Further, the operation panel 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing the insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored therein, and the maximum number of cards inserted per game (game) from the credit medals (set to 3). The maximum bet switch 17 for instructing the insertion of medals), the levers 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotated to start the variable display of each symbol, and the lever-shaped start switch 19 and the left, middle, and right reels 13L , 13M, 13R are provided to stop the variable display of each symbol, left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, a payment switch 23 for paying out credit medals, and a medal insertion slot 25 are provided. It has been. In this embodiment, one type of three medals inserted (specified number) necessary for one game is set.

  In addition, a liquid crystal display 27 for displaying an animation or the like and giving an effect of winning or winning a prize to the player is provided almost at the center above the front plate 9, just above the liquid crystal display 27. Is provided with an explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed, and speakers 31L and 31R for performing effects such as music are provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29, respectively. A central lamp portion 33M is disposed on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are disposed on the left and right sides thereof. Each lamp unit 33M, 33L, 33R is provided with a light source such as a light emitting diode. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed, and constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for performing effects such as notifying a player of winning and winning.

  In addition, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation panel 7. A lower lamp unit in which a plurality of light sources are arranged in, for example, two rows on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35. 37L and 37R are provided. A medal payout opening 39 and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the payout opening 39 are provided below the lower panel 35. In addition, a winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit indicator 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is disposed at the lower left corner of the front plate 9. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display a 2-digit stored number (up to 50).

  A support frame that supports the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. A hopper unit 43 for discharging medals to the payout port 39 is disposed below the support frame in the housing 3. In addition, a medal selector 48 is arranged on the back side near the medal slot 25 to select whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 25 is a legitimate one and guide only the legitimate medal to the hopper unit 43. ing. An operation box 49 is fixed to the left side wall of the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 for switching on / off of the power source, and is provided with a key cylinder and a push button type setting change button 52 for setting change processing which will be described later.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the slot machine, FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the main control board and the sub control board, and FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the reel effect execution means of the main control board. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing the function of the effect content determining means of the sub control board. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the game executed in the slot machine, and FIG. 8 is a state transition diagram showing transition of the replay state during the normal game.

  FIGS. 9 to 16 are diagrams showing the relationship between the winning combination and the winning pattern of the reel symbol, and FIGS. 17 to 21 are diagrams showing the relationship between the winning combination and the winning group, FIGS. 22 and 23, respectively. Is a diagram showing the relationship between the winning combination group and the gaming state, FIGS. 24 and 25 are diagrams showing the regular lottery tables for normal games, and FIGS. 26 and 27 are diagrams showing the special lottery tables for special games, respectively. It is.

  In FIG. 3, the insertion sensor 53 is provided in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3 and detects one medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. The payout sensor 54 is provided at the exit of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals paid out to the payout outlet 39 one by one.

  The left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R are for detecting the rotational positions of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. For example, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R Each of the photointerrupters that detect the protrusions provided, and when the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the protrusions are detected every round and the detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In this embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect the protrusions, the symbol of frame number 20 is arranged in the middle of the display window 11, respectively. .

  The change process start switch 56 is provided inside the key cylinder of the operation box 49, and is turned on and off by inserting and rotating a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder.

  The hopper motor 57 is disposed in the hopper unit 43 and pays out medals toward the payout opening 39 by driving thereof.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 that controls a game is mounted and a sub control board 73 on which a sub CPU 71 that controls an effect related to the game is mounted are provided separately. ing.

  The RAM 65 of the main control board 63 temporarily stores the gaming state and data of the slot machine 1, so that the number of medals set as the bet number up to the prescribed number set as the number of medals required for one game. A bet number counter 651 that stores the number (the number of bets), a credit number counter 652 that stores the number of credit medals, and a part lottery result storage area 653 for storing a part lottery result by the part lottery means 105 described later are formed. Is done.

  The ROM 67 of the main control means 63 stores preset data (excitation data for variably controlling the display mode of each symbol by driving the combination lottery table 671, stop table 672, and each reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R. Are stored in a game machine program (a program for the slot machine 1) including an excitation data table 673 (corresponding to “control command storage means” of the present invention, a display effect lottery table 674, etc.).

  Further, the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a game machine program stored in the ROM 67 to perform processing related to the progress of the game. The main CPU 61 also includes data relating to the result lottery result of the role lottery means 105, data relating to the reel effect determined by the reel effect executing means 113, data relating to operation related information relating to the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, start switch Various data such as data for notifying that an operating instrument operated by a player such as 19 is operated is transmitted to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) in a command format.

  The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 includes a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data and a ROM unit that stores various programs for effects. Further, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 receives a variety of data related to the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61 (by a lottery by the role lottery means 105). Whether the winning combination is won, the reel rendering mode determined by the reel rendering execution means 113, whether each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, the operating device such as the start switch 19 is operated, etc. By executing the program stored in the memory 75 on the basis of the data relating to the game, the content of the effect related to the game for the player is determined. In addition, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the determined contents of the effect. I do.

<Main control board>
Next, the main control board 63 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by hardware.

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 is for controlling the game of the slot machine 1, and is a general game that is a normal game and a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the re-game player wins. An internal winning game in which the game is executed in the fourth replay state RT4 having different probabilities is executed. As shown in FIG. 7, in a normal game state in which a normal game is executed, a special game state (RBB1 to RBB3, RB1 to RB2) is won to shift to a special game state in which a special game is executed. Then, in a special game state, if a special game end condition such as a predetermined number of medals being paid out or a predetermined number of games (games) being executed is satisfied, the special game is ended and the normal game state is entered. To do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the normal gaming state, when a special role is won but the special role is not won, that is, each symbol corresponding to the special role is displayed in the middle of the display window 11. When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are not stopped so as to be displayed on the set pay line, the game state shifts to an internal winning game state in which an internal winning game is executed. Then, in the internal winning gaming state, the player enters the special gaming state by winning a special role that has been carried over internally without winning.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the normal game state, the normal game is executed in any one of the operation modes of the 0th replay state RT0 to the third replay RT3. In each of the replay states RT0 to RT3, any one of the specific symbols 1 to 3 described later with reference to FIG. 28 is established (aligned) on the winning line set in the middle stage of the display window 11. The state is configured to transition.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 8, if the specific symbol 1 is established in the 0th replay state RT0, the state transitions to the first replay state RT1. Moreover, if the specific symbol 2 is established in the first replay state state RT1, the state transitions to the second replay state RT2, and if the specific symbol 3 is established, the state transitions to the third replay state RT3. If the specific symbol 1 is established in the second replay state RT2, the state transitions to the first replay state RT1, and if the specific symbol 3 is established, the state transitions to the third replay state RT3.

  Moreover, if the specific symbol 1 is established in the third replay state RT3, the state transitions to the first replay state RT1. In addition, when the special game state described above is completed and the normal game state is entered, the normal game is executed in the 0th replay state RT0.

  Note that each operation mode configured by the 0th replay state RT0 to the fourth replay state RT4 is configured to increase the variety of games in the slot machine 1, and is used for the lottery drawing in each of the replay states RT0 to RT4. The lottery data table is configured by different combinations of winning combinations that may be won (see FIG. 22 and FIG. 23) or different winning probabilities (replay probabilities) of re-playing combinations. For example, in this embodiment, when the operation mode is the second replay state RT2, it will be described later when compared with the case where the operation mode is any one of the 0th, first, and third replay states RT0, RT1, RT3. By setting the winning probability for the re-gamer to be extremely high, the player can play a game in a state where medals are not reduced so much that it is advantageous for the player. In addition, when the game control means 100 determines that any of the specific symbols 1 to 3 is aligned on the winning line set in the middle stage of the display window 11 by the symbol determination means 19 described later, the 0th replay is performed. Control to change the state RT0 to the third replay state RT3 is performed.

  In this embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to play a game with three medals, and the bet number counter 651 stores the number of inserted medals up to three. When the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 detects the insertion of three medals, the center (middle) horizontal winning line (center line) of the display window 11 becomes effective. Then, when it is detected that the start switch 19 is operated on condition that three medals that are the prescribed number are inserted, whether or not a plurality of winning combinations (lottery results) preset by the winning lottery means 105 are won. The role lottery will be held. In addition, all rotations of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are started, and the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the reel window 11 are adjusted to the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Start to determine.

  Thereafter, the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R are accelerated, and the rotation positions of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R are set to predetermined reference positions by the left, middle and right position sensors 55L, 55M and 55R. When it is detected that all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated, it becomes effective. After the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R becomes effective, the left reel is stopped when it is detected that the left stop switch 21L is operated, and the middle reel is detected when it is detected that the middle stop switch 21M is operated. 13M is stopped, and when it is detected that the right stop switch 21R is operated, the right reel 13R is stopped. Thus, the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R stops the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R corresponding to the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  When all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R have been operated, the rotation of all three left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped. At this time, when a predetermined symbol stops at a predetermined position on the winning line in the middle of the display window 11 that has become valid, a winning is achieved. Then, the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the payout exit 39. In addition, instead of paying out medals or along with paying out medals, a predetermined profit may be given to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 16, as winning roles, special roles (bonus: RBB1 to RBB3, RB1 to RB2), small roles (bell: BE1 to BE19, watermelon: WM1 to WM12, cherry: CH1 to CH41, One winning combination: SP1 to SP2, BB increasing winning combination: BP1 to BP10), and replaying combination (replay: RP1 to RP59) are set in advance. The lottery results of the combination lottery means 105 include a special combination winning (bonus winning), a small combination winning, a re-game winning (replay winning), and a loss.

  In addition, the prizes include special prizes (bonus prizes) related to transition to special games (bonus games), small prizes related to medal payouts, and re-game prizes related to execution of replays (replays) ( Replay winning).

  Then, for example, when three symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R are arranged on the winning line in the display mode shown in FIG. 9, a special prize is awarded and a bonus game (special game) is executed.

  In this embodiment, there is no medal payout due to the special role winning (the specified payout number for the special role is 0), and the game is shifted to the bonus game after the game in which the winning mode related to the special role is established. Alternatively, a predetermined payout number (for example, 10) may be set for the special combination, and the bonus game may be started after paying out medals.

  Further, for example, when three symbols on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged on the winning line in the display modes shown in FIGS. 10 to 14, a small role winning is obtained, and the number of medals shown in “Payout” in each drawing. Will be paid out. In this embodiment, when three symbols relating to the winning of the small role are arranged in the middle winning line of the display window 11, the display mode of each symbol including the symbols displayed on the display window 11 other than the winning line is displayed. Thus, the player can recognize that the symbols related to the small role are aligned in the display window 11.

  For example, when winning the small roles BE1 to BE8 shown in FIG. 10, the bell symbol is displayed on the upper portion of the display window 11 by aligning the bell symbol on the upper portion of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. When winning the winning combination BE9, the bell symbol is displayed in the middle of the display window 11 by aligning the bell symbols in the middle of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and when winning the small roles BE10 to BE19. The bell symbol is displayed on the display window 11 in the lower right direction by aligning the bell symbols on the upper stage of the left reel 13L, the middle stage of the middle reel 13M, and the lower stage of the right reel. Further, since the re-gamer described below is configured in the same manner, description of the configuration is omitted. Also, (ANY), which is used as a display mode related to winning of the small role CH41 in FIG. 12, indicates that any symbol provided on the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R may be arranged on the winning line. I mean.

  Also, for example, in the display mode shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, when three symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R are arranged on the winning line, it becomes a re-game winning prize and the previous medal is inserted without inserting a new medal. The game can be played again under the same conditions as the game.

  The special game (bonus game) is a game in which the winning probability of the small role is set higher than that in the normal game state and the game medal is easily paid out. Therefore, the special game is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and is a game in which the player can acquire more medals. When a special gaming state is entered by winning special roles RB1 and RB2 in FIG. 9, a regular bonus game is executed.

  In the regular bonus game, the role lottery table 671 that defines the winning probability at the time of the lottery means 105 lottery is based on the normal game role lottery table selected in the normal game. By switching to the special game combination lottery table defined with a higher probability than in the case of a game, the winning combination probability of the small combination is set to be higher than in the normal game. As a result, the special game is a game advantageous to the player as compared to the normal game. Then, after shifting to the regular bonus game, when a predetermined number of times, for example, seven games are performed, the regular bonus game is terminated and the normal game is shifted to.

  In addition, when a special game state is entered by winning special roles RBB1 to RBB3 in FIG. 9, a big bonus game is executed. In the big bonus game, the regular bonus game described above is continuously executed. In addition, the winning lottery is also performed for the BB increasing bonuses BP1 to BP10 shown in FIG. After the transition to the big bonus game, the big bonus game is terminated when a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  In other words, in this embodiment, the big bonus game is set so that when the medal payout number in the big bonus game exceeds a predetermined upper limit number, the special game (big bonus game) is terminated and the normal game is started. ing. For example, when the big bonus game is executed with winning the special role RBB1, the big bonus game is ended when 400 medals are paid out, and the big bonus game is executed with winning the special roles RBB2 to RBB3. If so, the big bonus game is ended by paying out 300 medals.

  Further, when the result lottery result of the role lottery means 105 is a special role winning, the stop control of the symbols based on the special role winning is performed, but at this time, if the symbol arrangement of the special role winning mode is not allocated, As the game moves to the winning game, the special role winning is carried over until the symbol arrangement of the special mode winning mode is allocated.

  Note that the small role winning is not carried over to the next game unless the symbol arrangement of the winning combination of the small role is assigned in the game in which the lottery result is the small role winning. In the case of replay winning, the symbols are arranged on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the symbols related to the replay (replaying role) are always aligned on the winning line. Win a role. Specifically, when a winning group including a plurality of re-playing roles is won, the symbol related to any re-playing role of each re-playing role belonging to the winning role group must be on the winning line. It is configured to be aligned.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control unit 101 selects a combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection unit 102 described later by setting setting values (setting 1 to setting 6). Each set value is associated with each of the role lottery tables 671. The setting control means 101 determines the on / off state of the change process start switch 56 when the power is turned on, and starts a predetermined setting change process when the power is turned on with the change process start switch 56 being on.

  In this embodiment, the winning probability in the normal game lottery is set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of setting values (six types in this embodiment), and each of the plurality of stage setting values has a combination lottery table. 671 (normal game winning lottery table) is associated. When the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall where the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value.

  This procedure is performed as follows, for example. That is, the administrator opens the front panel 5, inserts a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder of the operation box 49 and rotates the power switch 50, and turns on the change processing start switch 56. To. In this state, the setting change process is started by turning on the power switch 50.

  Then, the winning probability setting value is cyclically switched from setting 1 to setting 6 for each operation of the setting change button 52 by the administrator. This set value is notified by displaying 1 to 6 by a 7 segment type set value display LED, for example. When the set value of the winning probability becomes a desired value by operating the setting change button 52 (the display value of the setting value display LED becomes a desired value), the set value is determined by operating the start switch 19. . Then, when the setting change key inserted in the key cylinder is rotated and the change process start switch 56 is turned off, the setting change process ends. Thereafter, when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 25, the game is started.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 is a type of game controlled by the game control means 100 on the main control board 63 (a normal game, an internal winning game, a special game, etc.), a setting value set by the setting control means 101 (from setting 1). One combination lottery table is selected from a plurality of combination lottery tables 671 based on the setting 6). That is, for example, in a normal game, the table selection means 102 selects a combination lottery table 671 (a regular game combination lottery table) as a combination lottery table according to the set value (setting 1 to setting 6) of the winning probability.

(4) Random number generation means 103
The random number generation means 103 generates random numbers for lottery within a predetermined range. The random number generation means 103 can be constituted by, for example, an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts a clock signal generated by the oscillation circuit (so-called hard random number). Note that the random number generation means 103 can be constituted by means for generating random numbers by the average sampling method, or means for generating random numbers by adding prime numbers, for example. These means can be configured, for example, by causing the main CPU 61 to execute a predetermined program (so-called soft random number). Further, both hard random numbers and soft random numbers may be provided, and random numbers may be generated in a software manner based on the results. In this embodiment, two random numbers used in the role lottery means 105 and the reel effect execution means 113 described later are generated.

(5) Random number extraction means 104
The random number extraction unit 104 extracts a random value generated by the random number generation unit 103, and extracts the random value generated by the random number generation unit 103 under a predetermined condition. In this embodiment, the random number extraction means 104 extracts a random number value from the random number for the role lottery means 105 and extracts a random value from the random number for the reel effect execution means 113 at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. Note that since the random number generation unit 103 is configured by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generation unit 103 is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means 104 can be substantially handled as a random number.

(6) Role lottery means 105
The role lottery means 105 performs random lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of preset roles have been won. As shown in FIG. 5, the role lottery means 105a and a role lottery information transmission means 105b are provided. .

  In this embodiment, the winning lottery means 105 is configured so that a plurality of winning combinations can be won at the same time, and as shown in FIGS. 17 to 21, the winning combination is composed of a plurality of winning combinations (lottery results). A plurality of winning combination groups are formed, and whether or not each winning combination group is won is drawn by the winning lottery means 105. Each winning combination group includes a plurality of winning combinations. For example, the winning combination group NRP in FIG. 18 includes re-playing combinations RP1 to RP10 and RP52 to RP59. Therefore, if it is determined by the winning lottery means 105 that the winning combination group NRP has been won, the replaying combinations RP1 to RP10 and RP52 to RP59 are simultaneously won. Note that “winning combination” in each figure represents one of the “winning combination” shown in FIGS. 9 to 16.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 to 21, each winning combination group is associated with a unique higher combination number or lower combination number in hexadecimal. Then, based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 105, if a higher role number is associated with the winning winning group, the higher role number associated with the winning winning group is displayed as the role lottery result storage area. It is stored in the upper storage area 653. Further, if the lower combination number is associated with the winning combination group, the lower combination number associated with the selected winning combination group is stored in the lower storage area of the combination lottery result storage area 653.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, the part lottery result storage area 653 is allocated as a 2-byte data area in the RAM 65, and each part lottery result storage area 653 is assigned a 1-byte data area. An upper storage area for storing the result lottery results regarding the special combination and a lower storage area for storing the result lottery results regarding the small combination, the BB medium increasing combination and the replaying combination are provided.

  Then, when one of the winning combination groups constituted by the special combination (bonus) shown in FIG. 17 is won, any one of “00h” to “05h” associated with the selected winning combination group Is stored in the upper storage area. When winning a winning combination group constituted by a small combination, a BB medium increasing combination, and a re-playing combination shown in FIG. 18 to FIG. 21, “00h” associated with each winning combination group is displayed. Any one of “˜” 1Eh ”is stored in the lower storage area.

  The winning combination group HZ shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 shows a case where the result lottery result by the role lottery means 105 is lost, and when the result lottery result is lost, as shown in FIG. “00h” is stored in both the upper storage area and the lower storage area of the role lottery result storage area 653.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, whether or not the winning lottery is performed by the winning lottery means 105 is set for each winning combination group according to the gaming state. For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the winning combination group NRP is in the 0th, 2nd and 3rd replay states RT0, RT2, RT3 in the normal gaming state, and in the internal winning gaming state (fourth replay state RT4). At this time, the lottery by the role lottery means 105 is performed. In FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, “◯” indicates that there is a possibility of winning by the role lottery means 105, and “×” indicates that the role lottery means 105 is not selected or the winning probability It is shown that there is no possibility of winning the winning lottery means 105 by performing the winning lottery based on the lottery data of 0%.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 24 to 27, a lottery table 671 is formed by setting lottery data for each winning combination group. The role lottery table 671 is used for performing a lottery to determine whether or not each winning group has been won. The lottery data determines the winning area in the entire range of random numbers generated by the random number generator 103. Is done.

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, the combination lottery table 671 is provided with a plurality of types of lottery data having different expected values for increasing the number of medals in the combination lottery. In this embodiment, the setting with the lowest expected value is set. Six types of lottery data from 1 to setting 6 having the highest expected value are provided corresponding to each winning combination group.

  Specifically, the lottery table 671 for the normal game and the internal winning game shown in FIG. 1 to lottery data No. 1 The lottery table 671 for special games (RBB1 to RBB3), which is formed by lottery data of 66 and shown in FIG. 1 to lottery data No. 1 6, the lottery table 671 for special games (RB1 to RB2) shown in FIG. 1 to lottery data No. 1 9 lottery data, and each lottery data is set with a plurality of types of lottery data having different expected values for increasing the number of medals in the winning lottery. When the role lottery table 671 for the normal game and the internal winning game is in the first to fourth replay states RT0 to RT4, the role lottery table 671 for the special game (RBB1 to RBB3) is a special role ( When winning in RBB1 to RBB3), the winning lottery table 671 for special games (RB1 to RB2) is selected by the table selection means 102 when winning special roles (RB1 to RB2).

  Further, in the combination lottery table 671 shown in FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, there is one in which a plurality of winning combination groups are associated with one lottery data. In this case, the lottery data is used using one lottery data. The winning lottery means 105 draws whether or not a plurality of winning combination groups associated with is simultaneously won. For example, as shown in FIG. The lottery data No. 10 is associated with a plurality of winning combination groups BB1, SRP2. By using the ten lottery data, whether or not the winning combination groups BB1 and SRP2 are simultaneously won is determined by the winning lottery means 105.

  In FIG. 24 to FIG. 27, each lottery data No. When the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 105 using the lottery data is won, the upper role number and the lower role number stored in the role lottery result storage area 653 are described.

a) Role lottery determination means 105a
The role lottery determination unit 105a compares the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 104 with the lottery data included in the role lottery table 671 selected by the table selection unit 102, and determines the random number lottery result. . That is, the combination lottery determination unit 105a compares the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 104 with the lottery data included in the lottery table selected by the table selection unit 102 from the plurality of combination lottery tables 671. It is determined whether the result is a special combination winning, a small combination winning, a BB medium increasing winning combination, a re-game winning combination winning, or a loss. Then, the determination result by the combination lottery determination unit 105 a is stored in the combination lottery result storage area 653 formed in the RAM 65.

  Note that the lottery determination means 105a determines the lottery data constituting the respective lottery table 671 as the lottery data No. Judgment is made by referring to the order. In addition, when the combination lottery table 671 for the normal game and the internal winning game shown in FIG. 24 is selected by the table selection unit 102, the combination lottery determination unit 105a performs the lottery constituting each combination lottery table 671. The lottery data No. Judgment is made by referring to the order. Here, the lottery data No. set corresponding to the winning combination group including the re-playing combination is displayed. In the lottery data, the winning probability of the re-gamer is determined according to the replay state (RT0 to RT4). In addition, the lottery data No. set corresponding to the winning combination group including the special combination is displayed. Even if the lottery data is won in the internal winning game state, the fact that the winning combination is won is not stored in the combination lottery result storage area 653. For this reason, a plurality of special combinations are not stacked and stored in the combination lottery result storage area 653.

b) Role lottery information transmission means 105b
The role lottery information transmission unit 105 b transmits the role lottery information based on the determination result to the role lottery determination determination unit 105 a to the sub control board 73 via the sub control command transmission unit 114.

(7) Main-side operation determination means 106
The main-side operation determining means 106 (corresponding to the “operation determining means” of the present invention) is based on the detection signals generated by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R input to the main control board 63. The operation order of the switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is determined, and an operation information transmission unit 106a is provided.

a) Operation information transmitting means 106a
The operation information transmitting unit 106a transmits operation information regarding the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R to the sub control board 73 via the sub control command transmitting unit 114. In this embodiment, when any one of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated while each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is enabled, which stop switch 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated. Is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 as operation information.

(8) Reel detecting means 107
The reel detecting means 107 detects the detection signals of the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R and the number of pulses supplied to the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R for driving the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Based on the above, the rotational positions of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R are detected. In other words, the reel detection means 107 has a symbol positioned at a predetermined reference position (in this embodiment, for example, the middle stage of the display window 11) while the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and stopped. Each corresponding frame number is detected.

(9) Stop control means 108
The stop control means 108 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R using the stop table 672 based on the result lottery result of the role lottery means 105, and displays the symbol display result by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. It is something to control. That is, the stop control means 108 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R for each game based on the determination result by the combination lottery determination means 105a. Moreover, the stop control means 108 is provided with the stop information transmission means 108a.

  In the stop table 672, a plurality of tables are set corresponding to each of the winning lottery results of the winning lottery means 105. This stop table 672 is for determining the stop position of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and corresponds to the rotational position of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. Thus, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is predetermined. In this embodiment, the stop table 672 is formed so that the number of sliding symbols differs for each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in accordance with the stop operation order of the corresponding stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. That is, for example, when the left reel 13L is stopped first (first stop), slips when it is stopped second (second stop), and when it is stopped third (third stop). The stop table 672 is determined in accordance with the stop operation order of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the number of frames (table data) is different.

  Specifically, the stop table 672 includes, for each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R, the stop table for the first stop when the corresponding stop switch 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated first, and the second stop table. The stop table for the second stop when operated in a separate manner and the stop table for the third stop when operated for the third time are individually provided. In addition, in the first stop table, the second stop table, and the third stop table corresponding to each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 105 is included. Corresponding to the number of different sliding frames is determined.

  Then, the stop control unit 108 determines which number of the stop switches among the stop switches 13L, 13M, and 13R determined by the combination lottery result of the combination lottery unit 105 and the main operation determination unit 106 is operated. One stop table 672 is selected from the plurality of stop tables 672 based on the information on whether or not. Next, the selected one stop table 672 and the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch among the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R were operated from the rotation position when the stop switch was operated. Determine the number of sliding frames on the reel corresponding to the stop switch.

  Here, if the number of sliding frames is determined to be 0, the reel rotation is immediately stopped. That is, when the number of sliding frames is determined to be 0, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 when the stop switch is operated are stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 as they are. If the number of sliding frames is determined to be 1, the reel is rotated by one frame and stopped. That is, when the number of sliding frames is determined to be 1, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 when the stop switch is operated is shifted by one frame in the rotation direction of the reel and is moved to the middle stage of the display window 11. Stopped display.

  In addition, if the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 105 is a win for any of a plurality of winning combinations, the stop control means 108 and the stop table 672 selected based on the winning lottery result and each stop switch 21L , 21M, 21R, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as to win the winning combination from the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when the reels 13L, 21R are operated. Stop control of 13M and 13R is performed. Further, if the combination lottery result by the combination lottery unit 105 is lost, the stop control unit 108 operates when the stop table 672 selected based on the combination lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, the number of sliding symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as not to win any of the plurality of winning combinations, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R Perform stop control.

  By the way, if the number of sliding symbols is too large, the player feels distrust, so there is an upper limit on the number of sliding symbols, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is at a predetermined rotational position. If the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated, the stop control means 108 is displayed on the display window 11 even if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 105 is winning of any of a plurality of winning combinations. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R cannot be stopped and controlled so that the symbols to be displayed are stopped and displayed in a winning manner corresponding to the winning combination. Accordingly, the stop control means 108 determines that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at a timing when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are at predetermined rotational positions, based on the result lottery result of the role lottery means 105. As a condition, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so that the symbols displayed on the display window 11 are stopped and displayed in a winning manner corresponding to the winning combination.

  Further, in this embodiment, when one of the winning combination groups shown in FIGS. 18 to 21 is won, the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is performed when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. Corresponding to the order, the number of sliding symbols is defined in the stop table 672 so that the winning combination that preferentially aligns the symbols related to winning on the winning line among the winning combinations is different. The stop control means 108 is configured to select a stop table 672 corresponding to the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R determined by the main-side operation determination means 106.

  That is, as shown in the “Remarks” column of FIGS. 18 to 21, even if the role lottery result (winning role group) by the role lottery means 105 is the same, the player can select each stop switch 21L, 21M, The stop control means 108 is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) varies depending on the order in which 21R is operated. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 105 is won by the winning combination group SRP2, the main side operation determining means 106 first applies to the right stop switch 21R. If it is determined that the operation has been performed (the operation has been performed in a specific operation order), the symbol “blue 7”, which is a display mode corresponding to the re-gamer RP47 (specific lottery result), is displayed on the winning line. The symbols may be displayed in a state (a specific display mode) that is aligned. On the other hand, when it is determined by the main-side operation determining means 106 that the right stop switch 21R has not been operated for the first time, the symbol “blue 7” which is a display mode corresponding to the re-playing combination RP47 is won. The symbols are not displayed in a state of being aligned on the line. That is, a specific display mode corresponding to a specific combination lottery result is displayed unless the main side determination unit 106 determines that the operation is performed in a specific operation order set in advance corresponding to the specific combination lottery result. There is no.

  Further, in this embodiment, the stop table 672 receives each of the winning combination groups shown in FIGS. 18 to 21 so that when the plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won, the reels 13L and 13M , 13R at a predetermined rotational position, when the main operation determining means 106 determines that the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in a predetermined operation sequence, the specific symbol shown in FIG. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are configured to be stop-controlled by the stop control means 108 in any display manner of 1 to the specific symbol 3.

  In addition, the specific symbol 2 shown in FIG. 28 is the same symbol as each display mode set corresponding to each of the re-game players RP11 to RP40, as shown in FIG. 15, and the specific symbol shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, 3 is the same design as each display mode set corresponding to each of the re-game players RP41 to RP46.

  In the “remarks” column of FIGS. 18 to 21, the winning lottery result (winning winning group) of the winning lottery means 105 and the operation order of the stop switches 21 </ b> L, 21 </ b> M, 21 </ b> R determined by the main-side operation determining means 106. And a display mode of symbols by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108 is shown. By the way, in this embodiment, when the specific symbols 1 to 3 are aligned on the winning line, the replay states RT0 to RT3 are changed, and, as will be described later, blue 7 which is a display mode corresponding to the replaying role RP47. Are arranged on the three winning lines so that a special reel effect is executed. Also, medals are paid out by winning each small role. Accordingly, in the “Remarks” column of FIGS. 18 to 21, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R by the stop control means 108 are included in the items related to the specific symbols 1 to 3, the re-playing combination RP47, and the small combinations. The stop control is described in particular detail.

  Next, the pushing order and operation timing of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R shown in the “Remarks” column of FIGS. 18 to 21 will be described. In particular, the pushing order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, etc. Is not described in the “Remarks” column, a display corresponding to one of a plurality of winning combinations constituting each winning combination group based on the operation timing and operation sequence of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control unit 108 so that the symbols are displayed in a manner.

・ Push order “○ → ○ → ○”
"Left", "Middle", and "Right" listed in "○"
Right ... Right stop switch 21R,
Left: Left stop switch 21L,
Middle… Medium stop switch 21M,
The stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the order described in “”.

・ Push order `` ○-''
After the stop switch corresponding to any of “Left”, “Middle”, or “Right” described in “○” is operated for the first time, it indicates that the operation sequence of the remaining stop switches is irrelevant. .

-Aiming at blue 7 Indicates that each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated at a timing at which the symbol "blue 7" can be stopped on the winning line within the upper limit of the number of sliding symbols.
When Blue 7 is not Aimed Indicates that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at a timing at which the symbol “blue 7” cannot be stopped on the winning line within the upper limit of the number of sliding symbols.
-Aligned by the pressed position Indicates that each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated at a timing at which the symbols corresponding to each winning combination can be stopped on the winning line.

a) Stop information transmission means 108a
The stop information transmission means 108a displays information indicating that the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108 by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The data is transmitted to the sub control board 73 via 114.

(10) Symbol determination means 109
The symbol determination unit 109 determines whether or not the symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode by the stop control unit 108 based on the rotational positions of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R detected by the reel detection unit 107. judge.

  Specifically, the symbol determining means 109 determines that the special combination is won when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display mode shown in FIG. Further, the symbol determining means 109 determines that the symbols are arranged on the winning line when the symbols are aligned on the winning line in the display modes shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, and when the symbols are aligned on the winning line in the display mode illustrated in FIG. 14, It is determined that the winning combination in BB is awarded.

  In addition, the symbol determining means 109 determines that a re-game winning is won when the symbols are aligned on the winning line in the display modes shown in FIGS. 15 and 16. Moreover, the symbol determination means 109 determines that any of the specific symbols 1 to 3 is aligned when the symbols are aligned on the winning line in the display mode shown in FIG.

(11) Dispensing control means 110
If the symbol determining unit 109 determines that the winning combination is one of a plurality of winning combinations, the payout control unit 110 determines that the number of credit medals stored is an upper limit (in this embodiment, if a medal is paid out). After reaching 50, for example, the hopper unit 43 is operated to pay out medals in the number corresponding to the winning combination, thereby giving a predetermined profit to the player. Further, the payout control means 110 increases the credit medals by the above payout number instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as a medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

(12) Medal control means 111
The medal control means 111 switches between medal acceptance and non-acceptance by controlling the operation of the medal selector 48.

(13) Reel effect setting means 112
When the reel effect setting means 112 (corresponding to the “display effect setting means” of the present invention) determines that the specific winning lottery result is won by the winning lottery means 105 in the second replay state RT2, each stop switch 21L. , 21M, and 21R are operated in a specific operation order by the main-side operation determining means 106, a reel effect (display effect) for displaying each symbol in a predetermined effect manner on each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. Set to run. In this embodiment, as a specific combination lottery result, the re-playing combination RP47 constituting the winning combination group SRP2 shown in FIG. 18 is set, and a display mode corresponding to the re-playing combination RP47 may be displayed. “First operation of the right stop switch 21R” is set as a specific operation order.

  Therefore, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 105 in the second replay state RT2 is winning the winning combination group SRP2, each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R aims at the symbol “blue 7” in a specific operation order. When operated, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108 so that the symbols “blue 7” can be aligned on the winning line, and the reel effect setting means 112 executes the reel effect. Is set by the reel effect setting means 112.

  As will be described later, in this embodiment, when an advantageous effect advantageous to the player is executed on the sub-control board 73, the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 105 is won by the winning combination group SRP2. In addition, the player may be notified that the display mode corresponding to the re-gamer RP47 may be displayed, “operating the right stop switch 21R first”. On the sub-control board 73, when an advantageous effect advantageous to the player is not executed, an effect that prevents the player from first operating the right stop switch 21R is appropriately executed.

  Therefore, if the right stop switch 21R is operated first, the sub control board 73 has a very high probability that an advantageous effect advantageous to the player is being executed. Therefore, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 105 in the second replay state RT2 is winning the winning combination group SRP2, the reel effect can be executed on condition that the right stop switch 21R is operated first. By setting the reel production setting means 112, the reel production is performed from the state in which the symbol “blue 7” is aligned on the winning line in the state where the advantageous production advantageous to the player is executed on the sub-control board 73. Can start.

(14) Reel effect execution means 113
When the reel effect execution means 113 (corresponding to the “display effect execution means” of the present invention) is set to execute the reel effect by the reel effect setting means 112, the stop control means 108 displays the symbol “7” on the winning line. The reel effect is executed in the game next to the game in which the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled so as to be aligned, and the excitation data table 673 and the start switch detection means 113a (in the “detection means” of the present invention). Equivalent), reel production type determination lottery means 113b, excitation data selection means 113c (corresponding to “selection means” of the present invention), reel control means 113d (corresponding to “display control means” of the present invention), and continuation Lottery means 113e.

a) Excitation data table 673
By controlling the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R configured by stepping motors, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotated to display the symbols in a predetermined order. Excitation data (control command) for fluctuating and controlling the display mode of each symbol by 13M and 13R is stored. The excitation data table 673 includes the following data table composed of a plurality of excitation data.

・ Preparation data table (control command for initial setting)
The display mode of each symbol by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is rotated from each reel 13L, 13M, 13R so that the symbol “blue 7” is aligned on the winning line (specific display mode). A plurality of excitation data to be changed so that “blue 7” is aligned in the upper part of the display window 11 (initial display mode) is stored.

・ Data table for "Blue 7" alignment (reel production control command: different mode control command)
The display mode of each symbol by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is changed from the state where the symbol “blue 7” is aligned on the upper part of the display window 11 to the state where the symbol “blue 7” is once aligned on the winning line (effect mode) ), And further rotating each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R to store a plurality of excitation data for changing the pattern “blue 7” to a state in which the symbol “blue 7” is aligned on the upper portion of the display window 11 (initial display mode). (Reel effect type flag = 1).

・ "Blue 7" revival data table (reel effect control command: different mode control command)
Before starting to rotate from the state where the symbols “blue 7” are aligned on the upper part of the display window 11, the symbols “blue 7” are slightly moved up and down after the display mode of each symbol by the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. After standing still for a while, the design “blue 7” is once aligned on the winning line (production mode), and the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are further rotated to display the design “blue 7” on the display window. 11, a plurality of excitation data to be changed to a state aligned in the upper part (initial display mode) is stored (reel effect type flag = 2).

・ Data table for "Red 7" alignment (control command for reel production: different mode control command)
Each symbol 13L, 13M, 13R is displayed in a state where the symbol “blue 7” is aligned on the upper part of the display window 11 and the symbol “red 7” is once aligned on the winning line (effect mode) ), And further rotating each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R to store a plurality of excitation data for changing the pattern “blue 7” to a state in which the symbol “blue 7” is aligned on the upper portion of the display window 11 (initial display mode). (Reel effect type flag = 3).

・ Data table for “White 7” assortment (reel production control command: different mode control command)
Each symbol 13L, 13M, 13R is displayed in a state where the symbol “blue 7” is aligned on the upper part of the display window 11 and the symbol “white 7” is once aligned on the winning line (effect mode) ), And further rotating each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R to store a plurality of excitation data for changing the pattern “blue 7” to a state in which the symbol “blue 7” is aligned on the upper portion of the display window 11 (initial display mode). (Reel effect type flag = 4).

・ Production end data table (control command for reel production end)
The display mode of each symbol by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is a state in which the symbol “blue 7” is finely moved up and down from the state where the symbol “blue 7” is aligned on the upper part of the display window 11, and thereafter, a plurality of symbols are held still for a while. Excitation data is stored.

  In the “Blue 7” revival data table, the display mode in which the pattern “Blue 7” is finely moved up and down and then stopped for a while is the same as the display mode of the symbol in the “Production end data table”. Therefore, the use of the “blue 7” revival data table has the effect of making the player misunderstand that “the reel effect ends”, and the player's interest can be enhanced.

b) Start switch detection means 113a (corresponding to “detection means” of the present invention)
The start switch detecting means 113a is configured to start the switch 19 when the symbols “blue 7” are arranged on the upper portion of the display window 11 (initial display manner) when the symbols are displayed on the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. It is detected that an operation (corresponding to the “operation means” of the present invention) has been operated.

c) Reel production type determination lottery means 113b
The reel effect type determination lottery means 113 b draws the values (1 to 4) set in the reel effect type flag based on the reel effect type determination lottery data included in the reel effect lottery table 674 stored in the ROM 67. It is determined by.

d) Excitation data selection means 113c (corresponding to “selection means” of the present invention)
Based on the value set in the reel effect type flag, the excitation data selection means 113c is used for "" Blue 7 "matching data table", "" Blue 7 "restoration data table", "" Red 7 "matching. One of “Data Table” and “Data Table for“ White 7 ”” is selected. Specifically, if the reel effect type flag = 1, the excitation data selection unit 113c selects ““ Blue 7 ”matching data table”, and if the reel effect type flag = 2, “excited blue 7”. If “Restoring data table” is selected and the reel effect type flag = 3, “Red 7” aligned data table is selected, and if the reel effect type flag = 4, “White 7” aligned. Select "Data Table".

e) Reel control means 113d (corresponding to “display control means” of the present invention)
The reel control means 113d controls the display mode of each symbol by rotating the reels 13L, 13M, 13R by controlling the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R constituted by stepping motors based on the excitation data. Based on a plurality of excitation data constituting each data table stored in the excitation data table 673, the display mode of each symbol by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is variably controlled to a predetermined effect mode.

  Further, when executing the reel effect, the reel control unit 113d changes the display mode of each symbol by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R based on the excitation data constituting the “preparation eye creation data table”. After the “blue 7” is changed to the state (initial display mode) aligned with the upper part of the display window 11, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are used based on the excitation data constituting one of the reel effect data tables. When the display mode of each symbol is subjected to variation control, and the variation control of the display mode of each symbol by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R based on any of the reel production data tables is completed, the “production end data table” The reel effect is finished by controlling the variation of the display mode of each symbol by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R based on the excitation data constituting

  Specifically, the reel control means 113d changes the display mode of each symbol by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R based on the excitation data constituting the reel effect data table selected by the excitation data selection means 113c. Control. Further, the reel control means 113d determines the display mode of each symbol by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R based on the excitation data constituting the “preparation eye creation data table”, and the symbol “blue 7” is displayed on the display window 11. If the start switch detecting means 113a detects that the start switch 19 is operated in a state of being aligned in the upper part (initial display mode), one of the data tables for reel production is configured. A reel effect using the excitation data is executed.

f) Continuous lottery means 113e
The continuous lottery means 113e is a lottery set in the continuous lottery data table provided in the reel effect lottery table 674 stored in the ROM 67 after the reel control means 113d executes the reel effect based on the reel effect data table. Based on the data, whether to continue the reel production based on the reel production data table is determined by lottery. If it is determined by the continuous lottery means 113e that the reel effect is to be continued, the reel control means 113d further executes the reel effect based on the reel effect data table.

(15) Sub-control command transmission means 114
The sub control command transmission means 114 transmits a communication command including various data from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one way. That is, the sub-control command transmission unit 114 uses the set value set by the setting control unit 101, the game state such as the normal game state and the special game state, the replay state, the combination lottery result of the combination lottery unit 105, and the symbol determination unit 109. Slot machine 1 status such as symbol determination results, rotation / stop status of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, medal payout status by the payout control means 110, front panel 5 open / closed status, slot machine 1 error status, etc. Is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  Further, the sub-control command transmission means 114 is used for re-playing by winning a re-gamer when the inserted sensor 53 detects a inserted medal, when the bet switch 15 is operated, when the maximum bet switch 17 is operated. When starting such a game, data indicating that medals have been inserted for the number of bets stored in the bet number counter 651 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  The sub control command transmission unit 114 transmits data representing the number of medals to be paid out by the payout control unit 110 to the sub control board 73. The sub control command transmission means 114 transmits data indicating that various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R have been operated by the player to the sub control board 73.

  Further, the sub-control command transmission means 114 informs the sub-control board 73 of the value set in the reel effect type flag in order to notify the reel effect mode determined by the reel effect execution means 113. 73.

<Sub control board>
Next, the sub control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub control board 73 receives the communication command transmitted from the main control board 63, and performs effects according to the operation and state of the main control board 63. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the sub-control board 73 has various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 and various functions realized by hardware.

(16) Sub-control command receiving means 115
The sub control command receiving unit 115 receives communication commands including various data transmitted by the sub control command transmitting unit 114 of the main control board 63. The sub control command receiving means 115 receives the communication command transmitted from the main control board 63, and when receiving the communication command, notifies the functions provided in the sub control board 73 according to the type of the communication command.

(17) Production content determination means 116
The effect content determination means 116 is for determining the contents of the effect according to the communication command received by the sub control command receiving means 115. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 27 is set based on the advancement pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game, the result of the role lottery means 105 and the type of reel effect determined by the reel effect execution means 113. An effect such as determining a moving image to be displayed, determining music flowing from the speakers 31L and 31R, and flashing light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually is determined. .

  In addition, the production content determination unit 116 has the following functions in order to perform production based on the result lottery result of the role lottery unit 105 and the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

a) Transition setting means 116a
The transition setting means 116a sets whether or not to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. For example, the transition setting unit 116a wins an advantageous state transition lottery in which a predetermined lottery condition is set according to the lottery result of the role lottery unit 105, or a predetermined number of games are executed without winning a special role. When the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 105 is a predetermined lottery result determined in advance, the shift is set to shift to the advantageous state.

b) Advantageous effect execution means 116b
The advantageous effect executing means 116b executes the advantageous effects including the effect of notifying the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R on the condition that the transition setting means 116a is set to shift to the advantageous state. For example, the advantageous effect executing means 116b can implement each stop switch capable of realizing a display mode advantageous to the player based on the role lottery information based on the role lottery result of the role lottery means 105 received by the sub control command receiving means 115. An advantageous effect of informing the operation order of 21L, 21M, and 21R is executed. Specifically, for example, when a plurality of winning combinations are won at the same time, the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for winning the winning combination that is most advantageous to the player among the winning combinations. Is notified.

  At this time, if the winning lottery information based on the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 105 received by the sub-control command receiving means 115 includes information on winning simultaneously for a plurality of winning combinations, an advantageous effect is executed. The means 116b notifies the operation sequence of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R set in advance corresponding to the winning combination having the largest profit given to the player, for example, the largest number of medals to be paid out. Good.

  Below, an example of the advantageous effect performed based on the part lottery information based on the lottery result by the part lottery means 105 is demonstrated concretely.

b-1) When the control by the game control means 100 is in the first replay state RT1-Winning role group: RRP1
Announces the operation sequence of “right → left → middle”.
By operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R based on the notification, the specific symbol 2 is aligned on the winning line, and the state shifts to the second replay state RT2.
・ Winning group: RRP2
Announces the operation order of “right → middle → left”.
By operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R based on the notification, the specific symbol 2 is aligned on the winning line, and the state shifts to the second replay state RT2.

・ Winning group: LPZ1 to LPZ4
The operation order of “left--” is notified.
By operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R based on the notification, the small roles BE10 to 19 are won.
・ Winning group: CPZ1 to CPZ4
The operation order of “middle--” is notified.
The small role BE9 is won by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R based on the notification.
・ Winning group: RPZ1 to RPZ4
The operation order of “Right--” is notified.
The small role BE9 is won by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R based on the notification.

b-2) When the control by the game control means 100 is in the second replay state RT2-Winning role group: TRP1
The operation order of “left--” is notified.
Win a regular replay. Here, “normal replay” refers to a display mode set corresponding to the re-playing combination that does not correspond to the display mode of the specific symbol shown in FIG.
・ Winning group: TRP2
The operation order of “middle--” is notified.
Win a regular replay.
・ Winning group: TRP3
The operation order of “Right--” is notified.
Win a regular replay.

・ Winning group: SRP1
Announces the operation order of “right → middle → left”.
Win a Blue 7 Complete Failure Replay (RP48).
・ Winning group: SRP2
Announces the operation order of “right → middle → left”.
Win a Replay Blue 7 (RP47).
・ Winning group: SRP3
Announces the operation order of “right → middle → left”.
Win a Blue 7 Complete Failure Replay (RP48).

・ Winning group: LPZ1 to LPZ4
The operation order of “left--” is notified.
By operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R based on the notification, the small roles BE10 to 19 are won.
Further, the specific symbols 1 are not aligned on the winning line by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R based on the notification. For this reason, it does not shift to the first replay state RT1 where the winning probability of the re-gamer is lower than the second replay state RT2.
・ Winning group: CPZ1 to CPZ4
The operation order of “middle--” is notified.
The small role BE9 is won by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R based on the notification.
Further, as in the case of the winning combination groups LPZ1 to LPZ4, it is possible to prevent the specific symbols 1 from being aligned on the winning line.
・ Winning group: RPZ1 to RPZ4
The operation order of “Right--” is notified.
The small role BE9 is won by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R based on the notification.
Further, as in the case of the winning combination groups LPZ1 to LPZ4, it is possible to prevent the specific symbols 1 from being aligned on the winning line.

  Note that the above-described advantageous effect is a stop switch for winning a re-game role and a small role (bell) for the player so that the state in which the control by the game control means 100 is in the second replay state RT2 is maintained. The operation order of 21L, 21M, and 21R is notified. For this reason, the second replay state RT2 with a high probability of winning the re-gamer is maintained, and the player can acquire many medals without reducing the medals on hand. As described above, when the control by the game control means 100 on the main control board 63 is in the second replay state RT2, the result lottery result of the role lottery means 105 is related to the reel effect executed by the reel effect execution means 113. When the winning combination group SRP2 is won, the advantageous effect executing means 116b notifies the operation order corresponding to the re-playing combination RP47 constituting the winning combination group SRP2.

c) Sub-side operation determination means 116c
The sub-side operation determining unit 116c receives the stop switches 21L, 21M such as the operation information of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R and the stop information of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R received by the sub-control command receiving unit 115. , 21R, the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is determined.

d) disadvantageous state control means 116d
On the condition that the disadvantageous state control means 116d is determined that the right stop switch 21R is initially operated by the sub-side operation determination means 116c in a state that is not set to shift to the advantageous state by the transition setting means 116a. As compared with the case where the right stop switch 21R is operated in an operation order different from the order in which the right stop switch 21R is operated first, the transition setting means 116a is set to an unfavorable state with a smaller ratio when the transition setting means 116a transitions to the advantageous state Control.

  The disadvantageous state control means 116d is a state in which each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is in a specific operation order by the sub-side operation determination means 116c in a state where it is not set to shift to the advantageous state by the transition setting means 116a. On the condition that it is determined that the right stop switch 21R is operated in the order of operation, an effect that prevents the player from operating the right stop switch 21R first is appropriately executed. For example, an effect that “a message prompting the player to operate the left stop switch 21L first is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27” or “a left stop switch by lighting (flashing) a lamp embedded in the left stop switch 21L” The effect “prompt the player to operate 21L” is appropriately executed.

  Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the right stop switch 21R from being operated first in a state where it is not set to shift to the advantageous state by the shift setting means 116a, and each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R can be controlled by the designer. It is possible to prevent a medal payout rate (a payout rate) from being changed by operating in an unintended operation sequence.

  Then, the production content determination unit 116 transmits a signal including data regarding the decided production mode to the display control unit 117 and the audio control unit 118.

(18) Display control means 117
The display control unit 117 displays a moving image (image) on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination unit 116, and displays the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R. An effect such as flashing light sources all at once or individually is executed.

(19) Voice control means 118
The audio control unit 117 performs effects such as playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R and outputting sound based on data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination unit 116.

<Operation>
Next, an example of the operation in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, the control by the game control means 100 of the main control board 63 is in the second replay state RT2, and the advantageous lottery is executed by the effect content determination means 116 of the sub control board 73. When the winning combination group SRP2 is won by means 105 and the symbols “blue 7” are arranged on the winning line, the reel effect executing means is executed simultaneously with the advantageous effect executed by the effect content determining means 116 of the sub-control board 73. The reel effect by 113 is executed.

  The operations described below are the various functions and means described above, and the description is omitted, but other operations are realized by the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 and the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 executing various programs. It is a process executed by the function. In addition, since various processes executed in the following processes are set to ON or OFF, and processes for setting values in various flags are well-known techniques, detailed description thereof is omitted.

1. Main Processing The main processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. 29 and 30 are flowcharts showing the main processing, respectively, and FIG. 30 is a flowchart following FIG. When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the state of the RAM 65 included in the main control board 63 and the memory 75 included in the sub control board 73 is checked, and it is determined whether an error has occurred in each memory. Initial settings are made. Specifically, a reel effect flag and an execution flag configured using a 1-byte storage area on the RAM are set to OFF. The reel effect flag is a flag for setting the establishment of the first execution condition of the reel effect, and the execution flag is a reel effect on the condition that the first execution condition of the reel effect is satisfied and the second execution condition described later is satisfied. This flag sets the execution permission for

  Next, the check of each memory is completed, and if there is no abnormality, it shifts to a normal gaming state, it is determined whether or not a prescribed number (three) of medals has been inserted, and a prescribed number of medals has been inserted. If the start switch 19 is operated on the condition (step S1), the hand lottery process by the part lottery means 105 is performed (step S2).

  Then, it is determined by the reel effect setting means 112 whether or not the winning combination group SRP2 has been won in the second replay state RT2 by the control by the game control means 100 (step S3). The setting means 112 sets that the first execution condition of the reel effect is established by setting the reel effect flag to ON (step S4). On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S3, the reel effect flag is set to OFF by the reel effect setting unit 112 (step S5).

  Next, whether or not the execution flag is ON is determined by the reel effect execution means 113 (step S6). If the execution flag is ON (YES in step S6), the execution flag is set to OFF (step S6). S7), reel effect processing described later is executed by the reel effect execution means (step S8). If the reel effect process ends or NO in step S6, the reel effect setting means 112 sets the value of the reel effect flag in the execution flag (step S9).

  Subsequently, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R start to rotate (step S10), and any one of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R corresponding to the rotating reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is operated. When waiting (NO in step S11) and any of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated (YES in step S11), the main-side operation determining means 106 determines whether or not the stop switch is operated first. Determination is made (step S12).

  If it is first determined that the stop switch has been operated (YES in step S12), whether or not the right reel 13R has stopped, that is, whether or not the right stop switch 21R has been operated is determined by the main-side operation determination means 106. Determination is made (step S13). If it is determined that the right stop switch 21R is not operated (NO in step S13), the reel effect setting means 112 determines that the symbol “blue 7” is not aligned on the winning line, and the reel effect is set. The fulfillment of the first execution condition is canceled, and it is determined by the effect content determination means 116 of the sub control board 73 that the second execution condition of the reel effect that the advantageous effect is being executed is not satisfied, and the execution flag is set. When set to OFF (step S14), the reel rotation corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped by the reel rotation stop process (step S15).

  Further, when the stop switch operation is not the first stop (NO in step S12), and when the right stop switch 21R is first stopped (YES in step S13), the operation is performed by the reel rotation stop process. The rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is stopped (step S15).

  Then, the processes from step S11 to step S16 are repeated until all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop rotating (NO in step S16), and if all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped. (YES in step S16), the symbol determination unit 109 determines the symbol (step S17), the process according to the determination result of the symbol determination unit 109 is executed, and the main process ends.

2. Reel effect process The reel effect process will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. 31 and 32 are flowcharts showing the reel effect processing, respectively, and FIG. 32 is a flowchart following FIG. First, based on the excitation data constituting the “preparation eye creation data table”, the symbol “blue 7” is displayed on the display window 11 from the state where the symbols “blue 7” are aligned on the winning line. Fluctuation control is performed by the reel control means 113d so as to be aligned in the upper part (initial display mode) (step S100). Next, information indicating that “the start switch can be operated” is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 (step S101), whereby the effect content determination means 116 of the sub-control board 73 gives the player information. A notification effect that prompts the user to operate the start switch 19 is executed.

  Next, it waits until the operation of the start switch 19 is detected by the start switch detection means 113a for a predetermined time (NO in step S102, NO in step S103), and whether the operation of the start switch 19 is detected (step S102). When a predetermined time has elapsed (YES in step S103), a random number for lottery is acquired using the random number generation means 103 and the random number extraction means 104 (step S104). Note that, as random numbers for lottery, random numbers used for continuous lottery by the continuous lottery means 113e in step S107 and random numbers used for lottery for determining the reel production type by the reel production type determination lottery means 113b in step S110. To be acquired.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a reel effect has been executed for a preset minimum guaranteed number of times (for example, 5 times). If a reel effect of the minimum guaranteed number of times has not been executed (NO in step S105), the reel “1” is set in the effect type flag (step S108), and the process proceeds to step S113. On the other hand, if YES is determined in the step S105, the continuous lottery data table included in the reel effect lottery table 674 stored in the ROM 67 is acquired (step S106), and the lottery data set in the continuous lottery data table is obtained. Based on the random value acquired in step S104, the continuous lottery means 113e performs a lottery to determine whether or not to continue the reel effect (step S107).

  If the continuous lottery is won (YES in step S109), the reel effect type determination lottery means 113b causes the reel effect type flag based on the reel effect type determination lottery data included in the reel effect lottery table 674 stored in the ROM 67. The values (1 to 4) set in are determined by lottery (step S110), and the lottery result is set in the reel effect type flag (step S111). On the other hand, if the continuous lottery is not won (NO in step S109), "0" is set in the reel effect type flag (step S112).

  Then, the value set in the reel effect type flag is notified to the sub control board 73 via the sub control command transmission means 114 (step S113), whereby the effect contents determining means 116 of the sub control board 73 makes the reel effect. An effect corresponding to the value set in the type flag, that is, an effect corresponding to the type of reel effect is executed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the reel effect type flag is “0” (step S114). If it is not “0” (NO in step S114), the reel effect type flag is determined based on the value of the reel effect type flag. The data table for use is selected by the excitation data selection means 113c, and the reel effect is executed by the reel control means 113d based on the selected reel effect data table (step S115).

  On the other hand, if the value of the reel effect type flag is determined to be “0” (YES in step 114), control by the reel control means 113d is performed based on the “effect end data table”, and the reel effect process ends. The process returns to the main process.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when it is determined that the re-playing combination RP47 is won by the combination lottery means 105, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in a specific operation sequence, the main side If determined by the operation determination means 106, the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped by the stop control means 108 in a state where the symbols “blue 7” are aligned on the winning line. On the other hand, if it is determined by the winning lottery means 105 that the re-playing combination RP47 has been won, if the main side operation determining means 106 determines that the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in a specific operation order, The reel effect setting means 112 sets the reel effect using the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. When the reel effect setting means 112 is set to execute the reel effect, the stop effect control means 108 performs stop control so that the symbols “blue 7” are aligned on the winning line, and then the reel effect is changed to the reel effect execution means 113. It is executed by.

  That is, if it is determined by the winning lottery means 105 that the re-playing combination RP47 is won, if the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in a specific operation order, the symbol “blue 7” is aligned on the winning line. Thus, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108. Accordingly, whether or not the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in a specific operation order without determining the stop state of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R before executing the reel effect by the reel effect executing means 113. Can be determined by the main-side operation determining means 106 to determine whether or not the symbol “blue 7” is aligned on the winning line. Then, by controlling the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R and rotating the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, excitation data for controlling the variation of the symbols displayed on the display window 11 is stored in the excitation data table 673. When the reel effect is executed, the display mode of each symbol by the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is changed to a predetermined effect mode based on the excitation data stored in the excitation data table 673. The variation is controlled by.

  Therefore, when it is determined by the winning lottery means 105 that the re-playing combination RP47 is won, it is determined that the main side operation determining means 106 determines that the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in a specific operation order. In addition, by executing the reel effect by the reel effect setting means 112, the reel effect for controlling the display mode of each symbol on each reel 13L, 13M, 13R to a predetermined effect mode is changed to each reel 13L. , 13M, and 13R without determining the rotational positions, the pattern “blue 7” can be executed from a state where it is aligned on the winning line.

  In addition, the excitation data table 673 shows that the symbols “blue 7” are aligned on the winning line by rotating the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R to display the symbols on the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. From the initial setting preparation data table for changing to the state where the pattern “blue 7” is aligned at the upper part of the display window 11 and the state where the pattern “blue 7” is aligned at the upper part of the display window 11 After changing to the effect mode, the display window 11 further includes a plurality of reel effect data tables that are changed to a state where the symbols “blue 7” are aligned. Then, when the reel effect is executed by the reel effect executing means 113, the variation control is performed so that the symbols “blue 7” are aligned on the upper part of the display window 11 based on the initial setting preparation data table. After that, the display mode of each symbol by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is variably controlled based on the reel effect data table.

  Therefore, the reel display effect is always executed from the state in which the symbols “blue 7” are aligned on the winning line, so that the symbol “blue 7” is based on the preset initial preparation data table for initial setting. Can be reliably changed from a state in which the symbols “blue” are aligned on the winning line to a state in which the symbols “blue 7” are aligned in the upper part of the display window 11 (initial display mode). Then, based on the initial preparation data table for initial setting, with the symbols “blue 7” aligned with the upper portion of the display window 11, each reel is determined based on the preset reel production data table. The display mode of each symbol by 13L, 13M, and 13R can be reliably changed from a state in which the symbols “blue 7” are aligned to the upper part of the display window 11 to a predetermined effect mode.

  Therefore, in order to execute a desired reel effect, the symbols “blue 7” can be used without setting in advance a plurality of reel effect data tables respectively corresponding to a plurality of display modes of the symbols by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. ”Is a preparation data creation table for initial setting corresponding to the state where“ is aligned on the winning line, and a reel effect data table corresponding to the state where the pattern “blue 7” is aligned at the top of the display window 11. Since the desired reel effect can be reliably executed as designed in advance, the storage capacity of the excitation data table 673 for storing the data table (excitation data) can be suppressed, and the slot can be reduced. The manufacturing cost of the machine 1 can be reduced.

  In addition, based on the reel effect data table, each symbol 13L, 13M, 13R is controlled by starting the variation control of each symbol when the symbol “blue 7” is aligned with the upper portion of the display window 11. After the display mode is controlled to be changed to the predetermined display mode, the reel display ends in a state where the control is further performed so that the pattern “blue 7” is aligned with the upper portion of the display window 11. Therefore, using only the reel effect data table that changes the display mode of each symbol by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R from the state where the symbol “blue 7” is aligned at the top of the display window 11 (initial display mode). Since it is possible to execute the reel effect repeatedly, there is no need to store a plurality of data tables (excitation data) respectively corresponding to a plurality of different rotation start positions in the excitation data table 673 in order to repeatedly execute the reel effect. The storage capacity of the excitation data table 673 for storing the data table can be suppressed, and the manufacturing cost of the slot machine 1 can be reduced.

  Also, a desired reel effect can be executed using only the data table (excitation data) stored in advance in the excitation data table 673. Therefore, in order to execute a desired reel effect, it is not necessary to newly generate excitation data for controlling the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R according to the rotation position. Reduction can be achieved.

  In addition, after the reel production based on the reel production data table is executed by the reel control means 113d, whether or not to continue the reel production is drawn by the continuous lottery means 113e, and the reel production is continued by the continuous lottery means 113e. Then, since the reel effect based on the reel effect data table is further executed by the reel control means 113d, the number of times the reel effect based on the reel effect data table is repeated can be changed. Can enhance the interest of the person.

  Also, as the data table for the reel production effect, the “blue 7” matching data table, the “blue 7” restoration data table, the “red 7” matching data table, and the “white 7” matching data table having different rendering modes. It has a data table, and the reel effect is executed by the reel control means 113d based on one of the data tables selected by the excitation data selection means 113c, so that the reel effect is executed in various effect modes. Can do.

  Further, based on each data table, after the pattern “blue 7” is controlled to be changed from the state in which the symbol “blue 7” is aligned to the upper part of the display window 11 to a predetermined effect mode, the symbol “blue 7” is again displayed above the display window 11. Since the variation control is performed in a uniform state, the reel effect can be repeatedly executed using any data table. Further, each time the reel effect is repeated, the reel effect is executed based on any one of the data tables selected by the excitation data selection unit 113d, so that the reel data is selected according to the data table selected by the excitation data selection unit 113d. Since the design mode of each symbol by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined, various display effects can be executed.

  Further, if the start switch detecting means 113a detects that the start switch 19 operated by the player is operated when the symbol “blue 7” is aligned with the upper portion of the display window 11, the reel effect is produced. Since the reel effect based on the data table is executed by the reel control means 113d, the player can start the reel effect by operating the start switch 19. Therefore, since the player can be involved in the reel effect, the player's interest in the reel effect can be enhanced.

  Further, when the symbol “blue 7” is aligned with the upper portion of the display window 11, whether or not the start switch 19 has been operated is detected by the start switch detecting means 113a. That is, the player can be involved in the reel effect by operating the start switch 19 only when the symbol “blue 7” is aligned with the upper portion of the display window 11. Therefore, the start switch detecting means 113a does not detect whether or not the start switch 19 has been operated while the reel control means 113d controls the variation of each symbol based on the reel production data table. Since the period in which the operation of the start switch 19 is detected by the start switch detection means 113a and the period in which each symbol is fluctuated and controlled by the reel control means 113d do not overlap, the control burden on the reel effect execution means 113 increases. Can be suppressed.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, in the above-described embodiments, the start switch 19, the “operation means” of the present invention is configured and used during the reel production by the reel production execution means 113. The “operation means” of the present invention may be an operation tool operated by a player. The bet switch 15, the maximum bet switch 17, the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, etc. may be employed as the “operation means” of the present invention instead of or in combination with the start switch 19. Good.
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  In the above-described embodiment, the same random number generating means 103 and random number extracting means 104 are used in the role lottery and reel effect lottery. However, random number generation individually provided corresponding to the role lottery and reel effect lottery is provided. Means and random number extraction means may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine 1 is described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. However, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (so-called parrot) in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. If the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, a pachinko ball as a gaming medium may be employed. Further, a video game by executing a computer program may be adopted as the gaming machine of the present invention. In this case, the “display means” of the present invention may be configured by a television monitor.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, even when the re-playing combination RP47 (specific combination lottery result) is won and the right stop switch 21R is operated first (operated in a specific operation order), When the arrangement of the symbols provided on the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is devised, depending on the timing at which the player operates the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the symbol “Blue 7” does not stop on the winning line. As a result, the player's interest is enhanced. However, for example, when placing a symbol on each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, by placing the symbol according to the display mode corresponding to a specific combination lottery result within the range of the number of sliding symbols, the player can Regardless of the timing at which each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated, the symbols relating to the display mode corresponding to the specific winning lottery result may be always stopped and displayed on the winning line. In this case, even a novice player can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

  Further, the stop control means 108 may be configured so that a specific display mode is not displayed when a specific winning lottery result is won and it is not operated in a specific operation order. Other configurations can be appropriately selected.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, even if the re-playing combination RP47 (specific combination lottery result) is won and the right stop switch 21R is operated first (operated in a specific operation order), 2 Depending on whether the stop switch operated second is the left stop switch 21L or the middle stop switch 21M, the display “Blue 7” corresponding to the re-playing combination RP47 is prioritized over the winning line. The player's interest is enhanced so that it may not be displayed. However, for example, when a re-playing combination RP47 (specific combination lottery result) is won, if the right stop switch 21R is operated first, any one of the left / middle stop switches 21L and 21M will be operated after the second. The stop control means 108 is configured so that a specific display mode (symbol “blue 7”) corresponding to a specific winning lottery result is preferentially stopped (on the winning line) even if the player is operated. May be.

  Specifically, when a winning combination group (SRP2) including a specific combination lottery result (re-playing combination RP47) is won, if the stop switch 21R is operated first (if operated in a specific operation order). From the second onward, regardless of which of the left / middle stop switches 21L and 21M is operated, the display mode (design “blue 7”) corresponding to the specific lottery result is selected. The stop control means 108 may be configured to stop and display (on the winning line) with priority over display modes corresponding to other winning combinations included in the combination group (SRP2). In this case, since the ratio based on the player's luck decreases, the player can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

  In addition, the above-mentioned “must be placed within the range of the number of sliding symbols for the display mode corresponding to the specific role lottery result” and the above-mentioned “if the operation is performed in a specific operation order, By combining with a stop control means 108 ”that preferentially stops and displays a display mode corresponding to a specific role lottery result among a plurality of winning roles that constitute a winning role group including a role lottery result, in a specific operation order If each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, a specific display mode corresponding to a specific combination lottery result is always provided regardless of the timing at which the player operates each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. You may comprise so that it may be displayed.

  In addition, when a specific winning lottery result is won, the sub-control board 73 may notify the player of all the operation orders corresponding to the specific winning lottery result, or corresponding to the specific winning lottery result. By notifying the player of only a part of the operation order, the player may try luck to enhance the player's interest.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (game machine), 13L ... Left reel (display means), 13M ... Middle reel (display means), 13R ... Right reel (display means), 19 ... Start switch (operation means), 106 ... Main side operation Determining means (operation determining means), 108 ... stop control means, 112 ... reel effect setting means (display effect setting means), 113 ... reel effect executing means (display effect executing means), 113a ... start switch detecting means (detecting means) 113c ... Excitation data selection means (selection means), 113d ... Reel control means (display control means), 113e ... Continuous lottery means, 673 ... Excitation data table (control command storage means)

Claims (5)

Display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order;
A start switch for starting variable display of each symbol by the display means;
In a gaming machine comprising a plurality of stop switches for stopping variable display of each symbol by the display means,
A role lottery means for performing a lottery including determination of whether or not a specific role lottery result has been won;
Operation determining means for determining an operation order of the stop switch;
When it is determined by the combination lottery means that the specific combination lottery result is won, the operation determination is made that the stop switch is operated in a specific operation order set in advance corresponding to the specific combination lottery result. Stop control means for stopping each symbol variably displayed by the display means in a specific display manner corresponding to the specific combination lottery result when determined by the means;
When it is determined by the combination lottery means that the specific combination lottery result is won, if the operation determination unit determines that the stop switch is operated in the specific operation order, Display effect setting means for setting execution of a display effect for displaying a pattern in a predetermined effect mode;
When the display effect setting means is set to execute the display effect, the stop control means includes a display effect executing means for executing the display effect after the symbols are stopped in the specific display mode.
The display effect executing means includes
Control command storage means for storing a control command for variably controlling the display mode of each symbol by the display means by variably displaying the symbols in the predetermined order;
Display control means for controlling the display mode of each symbol by the display means based on the control command,
The display control means includes
When executing the display effect, the display mode of each symbol by the display unit is variably controlled to the predetermined effect mode based on a control command stored in the control command storage unit. Gaming machine. The control command is
A control command for initial setting for changing the display mode of each symbol by the display means from the specific display mode to the initial display mode by variably displaying the symbols in the predetermined order; After changing from the initial display mode to the predetermined display mode, further having a display command control instruction for changing to the initial display mode,
The display control means includes
When the display effect is executed, based on the control command for initial setting, the display mode of each symbol by the display unit is controlled to be changed to the initial display mode, and then based on the control command for display effect. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the display mode of each symbol by the display means is variably controlled. The display effect executing means includes
A continuous lottery means for lottering whether or not to continue the display effect based on the display effect control command after the display effect is executed by the display control means based on the display effect control command. Prepared,
3. The game according to claim 2, wherein the display control means further executes the display effect based on the control command for the display effect if it is determined by the continuous lottery means to continue the display effect. Machine. The display instruction control instruction includes a plurality of different aspect control instructions in which the display aspect of each symbol by the display means is different,
The display effect executing means includes
And further comprising a selection means for selecting any of the plurality of different aspect control commands having different presentation aspects,
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the display control means executes the display effect based on the different aspect control command selected by the selection means. It further comprises operating means operated by the player,
The display effect executing means includes
When the display mode of each symbol by the display unit is the initial display mode, further comprising a detection unit for detecting that the operation unit is operated,
5. The display effect according to claim 2, wherein the display control means executes the display effect based on the control command for the display effect when it is detected by the detection means that the operation means is operated. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

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