JP5928749B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when the player inserts a medal, an effective line is set, and then the player operates the start lever to play a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) role or small role in the slot machine. In addition, a lottery such as a re-game is performed and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts to rotate, each reel is sequentially stopped to finish one game. When all reels stop rotating, the winning combination will be awarded if the combination of the winning combination on the active line is stopped, and the player will receive a medal reward or a game state transition privilege. Is done. In addition, there is a slot machine that includes an auxiliary display unit such as a liquid crystal display device and can execute an auxiliary effect that suggests a winning combination in the auxiliary display unit (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In a slot machine capable of executing an auxiliary effect suggesting a winning combination, the winning is invalidated by executing the auxiliary effect without winning the corresponding winning even though the winning combination is won. It is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence of missing items. Therefore, in recent years, there has been proposed a slot machine in which the amount of medals awarded varies depending on the frequency of execution of auxiliary effects when a winning combination is won.

JP 2002-119642 A

  However, in such a configuration, for example, if the execution frequency of the auxiliary effect is changed in an unauthorized manner so that the auxiliary effect is always executed when a winning lottery is won, there is a concern that a lot of game media may be acquired illegally.

  The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but also applies to other gaming machines that display a variety of patterns in a variable manner and then end the variable display.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily finding frauds related to the execution of effects.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, based on the determination result of the circulation determination unit that cyclically displays a plurality of kinds of patterns, the start determination unit that can determine to start the cyclic display of the patterns, and the determination result of the start determination unit The lottery means for performing the lottery of the combination, the stop operation means operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern, the cyclic display of the pattern based on the determination result of the start determination means, and the stop operation means Display control means for controlling display of the circulation display means so as to stop the cyclic display of the picture based on the operation, and the lottery result of the winning combination is a winning, and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning winning combination is predetermined. In a gaming machine comprising privilege granting means for granting a privilege when stopped at an effective position, and auxiliary effect execution means capable of executing an auxiliary effect that suggests the winning combination won in the lottery of the combination When the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning and the first pattern stops at the effective position, the first privilege granting means for granting the first privilege advantageous to the player, and the lottery result of the combination is the Based on the fact that the first symbol has been won and the first design has stopped at the effective position, specific game state ending means for ending a specific game state advantageous to the player, and executing the auxiliary effect, Auxiliary effect determining means for determining the effect content related to the operation of the stop operation means, and at least when the auxiliary effect determining means determines the effect content of the auxiliary effect, specific operation information related to the operation of the stop operation means is set. Operation information setting means, and storage means for storing a correspondence information group in which a correspondence relation between the effect contents of the auxiliary effect and the specific operation information is predetermined, and the operation information setting means Seki The specific operation information corresponding to the determination result of the auxiliary effect determination means is set based on the information group, and the display control means is operated based on the specific operation information set by the operation information setting means. In such a case, the circulation display means is controlled to display a stop result advantageous to the player, and the auxiliary effect execution means is configured to play the game state when the lottery result of the winning combination is the first winning combination. The first role selection suggestive auxiliary effect suggesting the first role winning can be executed regardless of whether the game is in the specific gaming state or the gaming state is not the specific gaming state, The correspondence relationship information group includes production contents for performing the first role selection suggestive production in a gaming state that is not the specific gaming state, and first specific operation information capable of stopping the first design at the effective position; The Associating, the contents of the performance for performing the first role suggestion auxiliary effect under the specific gaming state, and the second specific operation information capable of avoiding the first picture from stopping at the effective position, A main control device that has at least the lottery means and the display control means, and that controls the progress of the game, has no means for notifying the operation method corresponding to the specific operation information set by the operation information setting means, and the auxiliary effect And a sub-control device that controls the auxiliary effect based on a control signal input from the main control device, wherein the sub-control device includes the operation information setting means. .

  By operating the stop operation means based on the specific operation information or performing an operation corresponding to the operation of the stop operation means, it is possible to easily find frauds related to the performance execution.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the pattern and combination line which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a light emission display part. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal states. The figure which shows an example of a slip table. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows a stop pre-process. The flowchart which shows BB state process. The flowchart which shows RB state processing. The flowchart which shows RT state process. The top view which shows the structure by the side of the mounting surface of a display control board. The flowchart which shows lottery result command processing. The figure which shows an example of an effect table. The figure which shows an effect data table. The figure which shows a pressing table. The schematic block diagram which shows the testing apparatus at the time of a performance test.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail based on the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 is formed in a box shape having an open front as a whole, and is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front, and the front door 12 has a bearing portion 14a at a position corresponding to each support shaft 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. The front door 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the front door 12 so as to be movable. Further, the front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 that is integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. The game panel 25 is formed with three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are disposed on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. . For example, the stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is determined by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. In the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the reel index sensor detects that the reel has made one rotation, a detection signal is output to the main controller 101 described later each time the reel is detected. Therefore, main controller 101 determines the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch the symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. The main controller 101 grasps the symbols visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, It is possible to control to stop a predetermined symbol at a position where it can be visually recognized from 26M and 26R.

  Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. These numbers are symbols that are visible to the main controller 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Is a number for recognizing and not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As a symbol, a “bell” symbol (for example, the 20th of the left reel 32L), a “blue 7” symbol (for example, the 19th of the left reel 32L), a “replay” symbol (for example, the 18th of the left reel 32L), “Watermelon” design (eg, 8th on left reel 32L), “Blue cherry” design (eg, 17th on left reel 32L), “White 7” design (eg, 13th on left reel 32L), “Youth” There are nine types: a symbol (for example, the 12th of the left reel 32L), a “red 7” symbol (for example, the 7th of the left reel 32L), and a “red cherry” symbol (for example, the 9th of the left reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

  Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R is formed so that there are three symbols from which the entire symbol can be visually recognized out of the twenty-one symbols attached to the corresponding reel. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  In this slot machine 10, a total of five combination lines are set, connecting three positions where these nine symbols become visible, three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction. ing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, as a combination line in the horizontal direction, an upper line L1 connecting the upper symbols of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and a middle symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are connected. A line L2 and a lower line L3 connecting the lower symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are set. Further, as a combination line in the oblique direction, a lower right line L4 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, and the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M. A right rising line L5 connecting the upper symbol of the symbol and the right reel 32R is set. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out is given or the gaming state is shifted as winning establishment. Benefits are granted. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emission unit 33 which comprises an auxiliary production part is arrange | positioned at the back side of the front door 12. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, a pair of left and right light emitting display portions 34L to 36L, 34M to 36M, and 34R to 36R are provided on the front side of the light emitting unit 33 at positions corresponding to the nine symbols that are visible. It has been.

  FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols for winning and a privilege to be given when winning.

  The prizes for which medals are paid out include watermelon prizes, bell prizes, and first and second cherry prizes. When the “watermelon” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop alongside the effective line, 15 medals are paid out as a watermelon prize, and the “bell” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are effective lines. In the case of stopping side by side, 10 medals are paid out as a bell prize. When the “red cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L stops on the active line, two medals are paid out as the first cherry prize, and the “blue cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L stops on the active line. In this case, two medals are paid out as the second cherry prize. That is, in the case of the first and second cherry wins, the symbols that stop on the active line for the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R may be any symbols. In other words, if the combination of any “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L and any symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stops on the active line, it can be said that the corresponding cherry prize is established. Therefore, when the “red cherry” symbol or the “blue cherry” symbol stops at the position where the plurality of effective lines of the left reel 32L overlap (specifically, the upper and lower stages), the corresponding cherry on each effective line. As a result, 4 (= 2 × 2) medals are paid out. In the slot machine 10, when a cherry win is established, the “red cherry” symbol or the “blue cherry” symbol of the left reel 32 </ b> L stops at either the upper or lower stage, and always has four cards. Medals are paid out.

  There are three types of BB winnings, the first to third BB winnings, as the winnings where the game state is shifted. When the “7” symbols of the same color on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped on the active line, the gaming state shifts to a big bonus state (hereinafter referred to as “BB state”) as a BB winning. Specifically, when the “Red 7” symbol, “Red 7” symbol, and “Red 7” symbol are stopped on the active line from the left, the first BB prize is established, and “ In the case of stopping alongside the “Blue 7” symbol, “Blue 7” symbol, and “Blue 7” symbol, the second BB winning is established, and “White 7” symbol, “White 7” symbol, “ In the case of stopping alongside the “White 7” symbol, the third BB prize is established.

  As a prize to which a privilege other than medal payout or game state transition is given, there is a re-game prize. When the “replay” symbols of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R stop side by side on the active line, the medals are not paid out or the game state is not transferred as a re-game winning, but the next game is not inserted without inserting medals. A game can be performed.

  As other winnings, there is an RB winning that is awarded only when the gaming state is the BB state. In the BB state, when stopped alongside the “Replay” symbol, “Bell” symbol, and “Replay” symbol from the left on the active line, the medal is not paid out as an RB winning, but the gaming state is in a regular bonus state , “RB state”).

  Hereinafter, a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning prize is also referred to as a winning symbol combination. For example, the first BB symbol combination is a combination of symbols for the first BB prize, that is, a combination of “red 7” symbol, “red 7” symbol, and “red 7” symbol. The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the winnings are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the first BB symbol is a “red 7” symbol in each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated while a predetermined number of medals are inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. Each of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disposed immediately below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of symbols based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting game media. If attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 45 is directly inserted by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by a selector 46 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 46a. When the medal path switching solenoid 46a is not excited, the medal is guided to the discharge path 48, and when the medal path switching solenoid 46a is excited, the medal is switched. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 that stores medals and a payout device 53 that pays out medals to a player. The payout device 53 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48 and to pay out the medal to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, a reserve tank 54 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 51 to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the reserve tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 52 a is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 54.

  A button-like return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically operated so that the medal jammed in the selector 46 becomes a medal. It is returned from the discharge port 49.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, there is provided a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as game media at a time. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. It should be noted that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, whereas each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. In other words, it can be said to constitute indirect input means for indirectly inputting game media.

  A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. In other words, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the stored and stored condition, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 49 as an actual medal. In this case, if paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the checkout switch 59 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored game media.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals credited, and a remaining payout number that displays the number of remaining medals to be paid out before the BB state ends. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided. Although these display parts 60-62 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute with a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  Here, the relationship between the bet number of medals and the activated combination lines will be described with reference to FIG. If a medal is inserted from the medal slot 45 at the start of the game, a bet is placed.

  When the first medal is inserted into the medal slot 45, the bet number is 1, and the middle line L2 is activated. When the second medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the number of bets becomes 2, and a total of three combination lines including the upper line L1 and the lower line L3 in addition to the middle line L2 are activated. When the third medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the number of bets becomes 3, and all the combination lines L1 to L5 are activated.

  When four or more medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, if the number of virtual medals stored and stored at that time is less than 50, the surplus medals exceeding three are stored in the slot machine 10. Then, the number of virtual medals on the credit display unit 60 is added and displayed. On the other hand, when the number of virtual medals is 50 or reaches 50, the selector 46 switches from the storage passage 47 to the discharge passage 48, and the surplus medals are returned from the medal discharge port 49 to the medal tray 50. Is done.

  Further, virtual medals are stored and stored, and when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated at the start of the game, the virtual medals are inserted and a bet is made. When any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated, the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60 is subtracted by the number of inserted virtual medals. Is the same as the case where a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and the description is omitted.

  Incidentally, when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated and the virtual medal to be inserted is not stored and stored, for example, when the display of the credit display unit 60 is 2, the first For example, when the credit insertion switch 56 is operated, all the numerical values in the credit display unit 60 are subtracted to 0, and a bet is made for the amount of virtual medals that can be inserted.

  The upper part of the front door 12 has an upper lamp 63 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that produce various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state. Speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 65. On the back surface of the auxiliary display section 65, a light emitting unit 33, an upper lamp 63, a speaker 64, and a display control device 81 for driving the auxiliary display section 65 are provided.

  A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 accommodates a power supply device 91 therein, and includes a power switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, the hall manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turning it ON. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when the error state is reset but also when the winning probability of the slot machine 10 is changed.

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that manages and manages games is attached to the housing 11. The main control device 101 is configured such that the main control board is housed in a board box formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The substrate box is sealed so that its trace remains when it cannot be opened or when it is opened, and the main controller 101 remains unremovable from the housing 11 or remains when it is removed from the housing 11. The sealing process is performed as described above.

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

  The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 102 which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation) and a start detection sensor that detects an operation of the start lever 41 are provided. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a that individually detect the operation of each of the stop switches 42 to 44, a inserted medal detection sensor 45a that detects a medal inserted from the medal slot 45, and a medal paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a-58a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion switch 56-58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72 Sensor 72a, setting key insertion hole 7 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that the setting key is inserted and turned ON are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the CPU 102 via the input / output port 104. It has become.

  A power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 includes a power supply unit 91 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91 b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power-off state and generates a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also when the power switch 71 powers off. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply has been shut off when this drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104. The CPU 102 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81.

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a time sufficient for executing the power failure process by the main controller 101 is secured.

  On the output side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), a medal path switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, a credit A display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, an external concentration terminal board 121 that can transmit information to a hall management device (not shown), and the like are connected via an input / output port 104. Yes.

  The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the light emitting unit 33, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. The display control in which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. A substrate 81a is provided. Then, after receiving a signal from the main control device 101, the display control device 81 independently drives and controls the light emitting unit 33, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. In addition, the display control device 81 is electrically connected to the main control device 101 so that the main control device 101 cannot receive a signal from the display control device 81, that is, to perform one-way communication. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base for executing auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 which is a main base for overall management of games. Various display units 60 to 62 may be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

  The CPU 102 described above includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for assuring, as is well known, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and subsequent figures is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 106 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the power to the slot machine 10 is cut off. In the RAM 106, a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of a combination, and a sliding table used when stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In addition to the sliding table storage area 106b for storing the game information, the status information storage area 106c for storing the gaming status such as the BB status, etc., a backup area is provided.

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shutdown by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before power-off based on the backup area information. . Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is shut off by the power failure process (see FIG. 10), and the restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

  Further, a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power is shut off, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 can be broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. NMI interrupt processing that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, a process related to the progress of the game among these processes, that is, a timer interrupt process and a normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process periodically executed by the main control apparatus 101. A timer interrupt is generated every 1.49 msec by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101, for example.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, an outline of the power failure process will be described.

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main controller 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets a power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in RAM 106.

  In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission has been completed. If the transmission has not been completed, this process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. If the command transmission has been completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is stored in the backup area of the RAM 106. Thereafter, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal when the power failure is eliminated is stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state is recovered, so that writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the main processing is performed.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

  That is, in step S104, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor that is a respective rotating drum driving motor is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether the read result is normal. A sensor monitoring process for monitoring the above is performed. In step S108, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process for outputting the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 121 is performed.

  In step S110, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a start command and a lottery result command to be described later to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 is returned to the corresponding register in the CPU 102, respectively. Thereafter, in step S115, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

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

  First, in step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start process, the process waits until the display control device 81 and the like finish initialization. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S213 is performed.

  As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random value used in the previous game) is cleared. Thereafter, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not a re-game winning is established in the previous game. If a re-game winning is established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and an insertion completion command is set to end the start waiting process. Here, the insertion completion command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to make the completion of the automatic insertion recognized. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, when a re-game winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If the re-game winning is not established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process for confirming whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result of the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interruption process is performed. If the error has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. If the settlement switch 59 has been operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal And set the checkout command. Here, the settlement command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 so as to grasp that the credited virtual medal is being returned. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start wait process and the current start wait process If either one is performed, a medal insertion process for setting an effective line or the like is performed, and an insertion command is set to end the start waiting process. Here, the insertion command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that a medal bet has been made. If neither medal insertion nor operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

  In step S205, it is determined whether or not the bet number of medals has reached the prescribed number. If the bet number has not reached the prescribed number, the process returns to the start waiting process in step S204, and sensor abnormality check is performed in the process. Processes after the process are performed. If the bet number has reached the specified number, the process proceeds to step S206, and it is determined whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. When the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed among the processes.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are bet (when both step S205 and step S206 are YES), it means that a start command has been issued to start the game. To do. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S207, where the medal path switching solenoid 46a is switched to a non-excited state to prohibit bet reception, and a start command is set in the subsequent step S208. Here, the start command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that a start command has been generated. Thereafter, the lottery process in step S209, the reel control process in step S210, the medal payout process in step S211, the RT state process in step S212, and the BB state process in step S213 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

  In the normal process, various commands such as the input command and the start command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed in the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

  Next, the lottery process in step S209 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 106. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After obtaining the random number, in steps S302 to S306, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is selected. Specifically, first, in step S302, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is an RT state. If not in the RT state, it is further determined in step S303 whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If the current gaming state is neither the BB state nor the RT state, the normal state lottery table is selected in step S304. If the current gaming state is the BB state, the BB state lottery table is selected in step S305. If the current gaming state is the RT state, the RT state lottery table is selected in step S306. Select. Here, in this slot machine 10, six-stage winning probabilities from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” are prepared in advance. When the power is turned on, a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turned ON. By performing a predetermined operation, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In steps S304 to S306, when the setting state is “setting 1”, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected, and when “setting 6”, the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected. .

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a normal state lottery table selected in the normal state of “setting 3”. Eleven index values IV are set in the normal state lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination, and a point value PV is set. In the normal state of the slot machine 10, determination is made for eight types of replay, watermelon, bell, first and second cherries, and first to third BBs, and IV = 1 to 8 Is associated with one combination, and a plurality of combinations (specifically, a watermelon and any BB) are associated with IV = 9 to 11, respectively.

  After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S307, and in step S308, a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and a new point value PV corresponding to 1 as the current index value IV is added to the random value. The determination value is DV.

  Thereafter, in step S309, whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is determined. In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If 65535 is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S310, and the winning flag of the combination corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, if the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 3, the bell winning flag is set in step S310. If the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 9, the first BB winning is determined in step S310. Set flag and watermelon winning flag. In other words, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 1 to 8, one winning combination is won in one game, and when IV = 9 to 11, the determination value is obtained. When DV exceeds 65535, a single game is won for multiple roles.

  By the way, when the set winning flag is one of the replay winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, the bell winning flag, the first cherry winning flag, or the second cherry winning flag, the corresponding winning flag is set. It is reset after the game is over (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is one of the first to third BB winning flags, these BB winning flags are reset on condition that the corresponding BB winning is established. That is, the first to third BB winning flags may be valid for a plurality of games. In step S310 in the state where any BB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 1-5, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and the current index value IV is 6-8. If so, the corresponding BB winning flag is not set, and if the current index value IV is 9 to 11, only the watermelon winning flag is set. In other words, in a game in which any BB winning flag is carried over, when winning a replay or a bell, watermelon, first or second cherry, the corresponding winning flag is set, while any BB is won. Even if it is a case, a new BB winning flag is not set.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S309, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S311, and in the subsequent step S312, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S308 and continues to determine whether or not the combination is correct. At this time, in step S308, the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used to determine whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV, In step S309, whether or not a winning combination is determined based on the determination value DV.

  After the winning flag is set in step S310, or when it is determined in step S312 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning combination determination has ended. In such a case, a lottery result command is set in step S313. Here, the lottery result command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the combination determination. By the way, when performing the winning / failing determination using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the winning probability of the bell, the first cherry, and the second cherry is about one-fourth, and the probability of winning only for the watermelon is about 720. The probability of winning only 1 / 1st, 1BB, 2BB or 3BB is about 1/1200 respectively, the probability of winning both watermelon and 1BB is about 1/1200, watermelon and 2BB The probability of winning both is about 1200 times, and the probability of winning both the watermelon and the third BB is about 1200 times. Also, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1 / 1.8. Furthermore, the probability of winning a watermelon is 1/256, and about 64% of the watermelon wins will be won in any of the first to third BBs. Similarly, the winning probability of each BB is about 1/601, and about 50% of each BB winning is won for both watermelons.

  After determining whether or not the winning combination has been achieved, in step S314, a slip table setting process for setting a slip table (stop table) for reel stop control is performed, and this process ends. Here, the slip table is a table in which it is determined how much the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are slid (rotated) and stopped from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. In other words, the slip table is a symbol that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) when the stop switches 42 to 44 are pressed, and actually stops at the base point position. This is a stop data group from which a relationship with a stop symbol (stop symbol number) can be derived.

  In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. Then, a plurality of sliding tables each having one of the five patterns of stop modes set for each symbol number of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are prepared for each combination.

  Thus, by setting the sliding table so that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops from when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated until the specified time (190 msec) elapses, the display window 26L, It is possible to give the player an impression as if the symbol arrangement (hereinafter referred to as stop appearance) that stops within the range that can be visually recognized from 26M and 26R is determined by the player's operation. In addition, by making it possible to slide up to 4 symbols, it becomes possible to stop combinations of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery on the active line as much as possible within the specified time. .

  FIG. 14 is an example of a sliding table that is set when the “red 7” symbol is stopped on the active line. The symbol having the number of slips of 0 is a symbol that actually stops in the lower stage. For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 7th “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L stops without slipping, and the “red 7” symbol Stop at the bottom. In addition, a symbol whose number is not zero means that the reel slides by the number of symbols described. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the first “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L slides by four symbols and the fifth “replay” symbol is displayed. Stops at the lower stage and stops the 7th “Red 7” symbol at the upper stage. As described above, in the slip table, the number of slips when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the symbols attached to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R reach the lower stage is set for each symbol number.

  In the smooth table setting process, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is confirmed, and the smooth table uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag is stored in the smooth table storing area 106b of the RAM 106. set. At this time, in the slot machine 10, the winning symbol of the middle reel 32M is set to the upper or middle stage so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination of the left reel 32L (hereinafter referred to as “winning symbol”) stops at the upper stage or the lower stage. The sliding table is set so that the winning symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the upper stage or the lower stage so as to stop.

  The sliding table shown in FIG. 14 is a sliding table that is set first when only the first BB is won. However, even when the slip table is first set, the “red 7” symbol may not stop at the position described above depending on the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. This is because the range that can be slid is predetermined within 190 msec (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing when the stop switch is pressed, and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has one “Red 7” symbol. This is because they are arranged only one by one.

  Here, the symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described.

  The “replay” symbol is arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbol that reaches the lower stage first and the symbol that reaches the next is 4 symbols or less. For example, the 11th “replay” symbol and the 14th “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M are arranged so that the interval is 2 symbols, and the 5th “replay” symbol and 10 on the left reel 32L. The “replay” symbols of the numbers are arranged so that the interval is 4 symbols. As described above, the “replay” symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less. As described above, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols at the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Therefore, by adopting such a symbol arrangement, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at an arbitrary position when the replay winning is established, regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. . For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 10th “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower level, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at the lower level if the left reel 32L is stopped as it is. If the left reel 32L is slid after 2 symbols and then stopped, the 14th “replay” symbol can be stopped in the upper stage, and if the left reel 32L is slid after 3 symbols and then stopped, the 14th The “replay” symbol can be stopped in the middle.

  On the other hand, the “red 7” symbols are only arranged one at a position 7 in the left reel 32L, 12 in the middle reel 32M, and 2 in the right reel 32R. It is not arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R so that the interval is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, for example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 11th “youth” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, even if the left reel 32L is slid by 4 symbols, “red 7”. The symbol cannot be stopped on the active line. Therefore, even if the winning table is set so that the “Red 7” symbol is set to stop on the active line when the first BB is won, depending on the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, The “Red 7” symbol may not stop on the active line, and the first BB winning may not be established. In the slot machine 10, in addition to the “Red 7” symbol, the “Blue 7” symbol, the “White 7” symbol, and the “Watermelon” symbol are each provided with a section of 5 symbols or more so that each reel 32L, 32M and 32R are arranged. In the left reel 32L, the “red cherry” symbol, the “blue cherry” symbol, and the “bell” symbol are also arranged so that a section separated by five symbols or more is formed. For this reason, when any of BB, each cherry, watermelon, or bell is won, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 so that the winning symbol stops on the active line.

  Returning to the description of the smooth table setting process, when the BB winning flag and other winning flags are set, the following smooth table is set.

  When the BB winning flag and the re-game winning flag are set, a re-game winning slide table for preferentially establishing the re-game winning is set.

  When any one of the BB winning flag, the bell winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, and the first to second cherry winning flags is set, a BB priority winning slide table for preferentially establishing the BB winning is set. However, the “7” symbol corresponding to the BB winning flag is arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that a section separated by 5 symbols or more is formed. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, The winning BB symbol may not be stopped on the active line. Therefore, in the BB priority winning slide table, it is impossible to stop the winning BB symbol on the effective line so that the winning BB symbol can be stopped on the active line if possible. If other winning symbols can be stopped on the active line, the other winning symbols are set to stop on the active line.

  Next, the reel control process of step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in step S401.

  In the rotation start process, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel started to rotate in the previous game. Wait until When the wait time has elapsed, a wait time for the next game is reset, and a motor control initialization process for setting rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing such processing, stepping motor acceleration processing is started in stepping motor control processing S106 of timer interruption processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. For this reason, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not immediately start rotating. In addition, when the wait time has elapsed, a rotation start command is set to be transmitted so that the display control device 81 knows that the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has started. After that, it waits until each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates at a predetermined speed, and when each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates at a constant speed, a constant speed rotation command is set and The process ends. Here, the constant speed rotation command is a command transmitted to cause the display control device 81 to grasp that the rotation speeds of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are constant. In addition, when the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R reaches a constant speed, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting up a lamp (not shown) of each stop switch 42 to 44. Is notified to a player or the like.

  Following the rotation start process, a stop pre-process is performed in step S402.

  In the pre-stop process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16, first, in step S501, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S502, where it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If no stop command has been issued, the process returns to step S501 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When the stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S503, and it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the third stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch is operated when only one reel is rotating. . If the current stop command is the third stop command, an affirmative determination is made in step S503, and the pre-stop processing ends. On the other hand, in the case of the first stop command that is generated when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating, or the second stop command that is generated when two reels are rotating, negative in step S503. In addition to making the determination, the first change process of the slip table is performed in step S504, and the pre-stop process is terminated.

  Here, the first change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 before stopping the reel corresponding to the stop command. In the first change process of the slide table, for example, when the first stop command is generated by operating the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42, the slide table is changed. By performing such a process, it is possible to diversify the stopping points, and to reduce the occurrence frequency of so-called missing that the winning flag is cleared without winning corresponding to the set winning flag. .

  Returning to the description of the reel control process, when the pre-stop process is completed in step S402, it means that a stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is operated to advance the game, and a stop command is generated. In such a case, stop control processing shown in steps S403 to S411 is performed to stop the rotating reel.

  That is, in step S403, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In subsequent step S404, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated from the data of the symbol number corresponding to the reaching symbol among the slip tables set in the slip table storage area 106b. In step S405, the calculated number of slips is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the lower stage is determined. In step S406, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S407. Do. Thereafter, in step S408, a rotation information command is set so that the display control device 81 can grasp the current rotation state of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and in step S409, a stop symbol command is set. Here, the rotation information command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the rotation status of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and the stop symbol command is a range visible from the display window. This is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the symbols stopped at (upper, middle, lower). In step S410, it is determined whether all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the slip table second change process is performed in step S411, and the process returns to the pre-stop process in step S402.

  Here, the second change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the second change process of the slide table, the slide table is changed based on the set winning flag and the stoppage of the stopped reel. For example, when only the first BB winning flag is set and the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the lower level, the “red 7” symbol, which is the first BB symbol of the middle reel 32M, stops at the middle or lower level. Change to the completed slide table. By performing such a process, it is possible to diversify the reel stop appearances to be stopped later according to the result of the reel stop, and to reduce the frequency of occurrence of missing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S410 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S412 and the process is terminated. The payout determination process is a process of setting the number of medals to be paid out as one of the conditions that a combination of winning symbols is arranged on an active line.

  In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. Determine. If a winning combination has been established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination matches the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning combination combination matches the winning flag, the winning combination combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not match the winning flag, an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed while the slot machine 10 is in an error state. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination is completed for all the active lines, a payout command and a payline command are set, and the payout determination process is ended. Here, the winning command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 for grasping which winning has been established, and the winning line command is which active line the winning has been established. This is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 for grasping.

  Next, the outline of the medal payout process in step S211 will be described.

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the payout number set in the payout information storage area is zero. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a winning for paying out medals has not been established. In such a case, based on the winning combination set set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not a re-game winning is achieved. When the re-game winning is not established, the medal payout process is finished as it is, and when the re-gaming winning is established, the re-game setting process for changing the gaming state to the re-gaming state is performed and the re-game command is executed. To finish the medal payout process. Here, the replay command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that the next game is a replay. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals are paid out, and the medal payout process is terminated. Specifically, regarding the payout of medals, when the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the payout number is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after the addition is added. Displayed on the credit display unit 60. In addition, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the payout number, the medal payout rotating plate is driven and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 51. It pays out to the medal tray 50 through the exit 49. In the medal payout process, a process of changing the payout number displayed on the payout number display unit 62 in accordance with the medal payout is also performed. When the current gaming state is the BB state, the payout number is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout number counter, which will be described later, and the remaining payout number displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted. .

  Next, the BB state process of step S213 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  Prior to the description of the BB state process, the BB state will be described. The BB state includes an RB transition waiting state and an RB state. The RB transition waiting state is a gaming state in which an RB winning can be established in addition to a watermelon winning, a bell winning, and first to second cherry winnings. Then, in the state of waiting for RB transition, when stopped alongside the “Replay” symbol, “Bell” symbol, and “Replay” symbol from the left on the active line, RB winning is established and the gaming state is RB Transition from the transition wait state to the RB state. The RB state consists of 12 JAC games. A JAC game is a game in which the probability of winning a prize to which a medal payout privilege is granted is very high compared to a normal state. If the winning is established 8 times during the JAC game, the RB state ends even before the JAC game is played 12 times, and the state returns to the RB transition waiting state. That is, in the BB state, the gaming state is repeatedly transferred between the RB transition waiting state and the RB state. Then, the BB state ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (specifically, 400). Further, when the medal payout number reaches a predetermined number in the middle of the RB state, not only the BB state but also the RB state ends. This is a contrivance for suppressing the player's euphoria by giving an upper limit to the number of medals paid out during the BB state, and ensuring the soundness of the game.

  In the BB state process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, BB determination processing shown in steps S602 to S604 is performed.

  In the BB determination process, it is determined whether any of the first to third BB winning flags is set in step S602. If any of the first to third BB winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S603, and whether or not the corresponding BB winning is established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. judge. If a BB winning is established, a BB start process is executed to shift the gaming state to the BB state in step S604. Specifically, the BB winning flag is cleared and the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the BB state. In addition, 400 is set in a remaining payout counter provided in the state information storage area 106c for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB state.

  When the BB determination process ends, a status command is set in step S605, and this process ends. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the current gaming state. In step S605, if it is determined that none of the first to third BB winning flags is set (if step S602 is NO), it means that the state command means the normal state or the RT state. Set the status command. If any of the first to third BB winning flags is set but it is determined that the BB winning is not established (NO in step S603), the state means that the BB carryover state is set. Set the command. Furthermore, when the BB start process is performed in step S604, a status command indicating that the status is the BB status is set.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the current gaming state is the BB state, it is further determined in step S606 whether or not it is in the RB state. If it is determined that it is not in the RB state, it means that it is in the RB transition waiting state, and therefore the RB transition waiting state process shown in steps S607 to S611 is performed.

  In the RB shift waiting state process, in step S607, it is determined based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process whether or not an RB winning is achieved. If an RB winning is established, an RB start process is executed in step S608 to shift the gaming state to the RB state. Specifically, the RB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the RB state. Incidentally, whether or not the RB state is in the previous step S606 is determined based on the presence or absence of the RB setting flag. In addition, 8 is set in the remaining payout payout counter for counting the number of winnings established in the RB state, and 12 is set in the remaining JAC game counter for counting the number of remaining JAC games. The remaining payout / winning counter and the remaining JAC winning counter are provided in the state information storage area 106c. After performing the RB start process, in step S605, a status command indicating the RB state is set, and this process ends.

  If it is determined in step S607 that no RB winning has been established, it means that a winning other than the RB winning has been established in the RB shift waiting state, or no winning has been established. Therefore, in step S609, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining payout counter is zero. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied. Set a status command that means that there is, and end this process. On the other hand, when the value of the remaining payout counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied. In such a case, as the BB end process, the BB setting flag is cleared in step S610. In the subsequent step S611, RT start processing is executed to shift the gaming state to the RT state. In the RT start process, an RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the RT state. Further, 100 is set in a remaining game number counter for counting the number of remaining games in the RT state provided in the state information storage area 106c. Thereafter, in step S605, a state command indicating that the RT state is set is set, and this process is terminated. Whether or not the RT state is in step S302 is determined based on the presence or absence of the RT setting flag. In step S605, the state command means that the RT state is set when the RT setting flag is set. Is set.

  If it is determined in step S606 that the current gaming state is the RB state, RB state processing is performed in step S612. Here, the RB state process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S701, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved based on the winning combination combination set in the previous payout determination process. If a winning is achieved, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout winning counter in step S702. Thereafter, or when it is determined in step S701 that no winning has been established, one JAC game has been consumed, so in step S703, the value of the remaining JAC game counter is decremented by one.

  In step S704, it is determined whether either the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become zero. If any of them is 0, that is, if the winning is established 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times, it means that the termination condition for the RB state is established. RB termination processing is executed to terminate the process. Specifically, the RB setting flag is cleared, and the remaining payout / winning counter and the remaining JAC game counter are reset. After performing the RB end process or when it is determined in step S704 that the RB state end condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S706, and it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining payout number counter is zero. If the value of the remaining payout counter is not 0, it means that the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied, and thus this process is terminated. On the other hand, when the value of the remaining payout number counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied. Therefore, the RB end process described above is performed in step S707, and the BB setting flag is determined in step S708. To clear. Thereafter, the RT start process described above is executed in step S709, and this process is terminated.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 17, if the RB status process is performed in step S612, the status command is set in step S605, and then this process is terminated. In step S605 after the RB state processing, the presence / absence of the BB setting flag and the presence / absence of the RB setting flag are confirmed. When both the BB setting flag and the RB setting flag are set, a status command indicating that the RB state is set is set, and when only the BB setting flag is set, the RB transition waiting state is set. If no status flag is set, the status command indicating the RT state is set.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the BB state ends, the RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the gaming state shifts to the RT state.

  Here, the RT state will be briefly described. The RT state is a gaming state in which an RT state lottery table set for the RT state is selected in the lottery process, and whether or not each winning combination is determined based on the lottery table. In the RT state lottery table, the same combination as that in the normal state lottery table is set as a combination for which a determination of success or failure is to be made. In the RT state lottery table, the point value PV other than replay is set to the same value as the normal state lottery table, but the replay point value PV is set to 46393, indicating that the normal state It is set much higher than the set value (8980) of the lottery table. Therefore, when transitioning to the RT state, the probability of winning a replay becomes very high, and the probability of losing becomes very low (1/65536). Since the re-game prize is a prize that is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the probability that the re-game prize is established is very high. As a result, when shifting to the RT state, the player can play a game while suppressing a decrease in medals owned by the player. The RT state ends when a predetermined number of games (100 times in the present embodiment) are played, when BB is won, and when the first cherry prize or the second cherry prize is established.

  In the RT state process of step S212, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 19, it is determined in step S801 whether or not the current gaming state is the RT state. If the current gaming state is the RT state, the process proceeds to step S802, and 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining game number counter. In a succeeding step S803, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is zero. If the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, it means that a predetermined number of games have been played in the RT state. Therefore, the RT setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is set in step S804. Clear and end this process. As a result, when a predetermined number of games are played in the RT state, the gaming state is shifted from the RT state to the normal state. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S805, and it is determined whether or not the BB winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the BB winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S806, where it is determined whether the first cherry winning or the second cherry winning is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determining process. . If the BB winning flag is set, or if any of the cherry wins is established, the process proceeds to step S807, and the value of the remaining game number counter is cleared. Thereafter, in step S804, the RT setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared, and this process is terminated. As a result, when the BB is won in the RT state or when any of the cherry prizes is established, the gaming state shifts from the RT state to the normal state. On the other hand, when the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the BB winning flag is not set, and none of the cherry wins are established (when step S803, step S805, and step S806 are all NO). This means that the termination condition for the RT state is not satisfied, and thus this process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the light emitting unit 33, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 of the auxiliary display unit 65 suggest a winning combination or win some combination at the start of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. There may be a suggestion effect that suggests. Therefore, hereinafter, a process executed when the display control device 81 that drives and controls the auxiliary effect section performs the suggestion effect will be described.

  First, the configuration of the display control device 81 will be described. The display control device 81 is configured such that the display control substrate 81a is accommodated in a substrate box formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The substrate box is sealed so that a trace remains when it cannot be opened or when it is opened. FIG. 20 is a plan view showing the configuration of the mounting surface side of the display control board 81a.

  The display control board 81a includes a mounting surface on which an electronic component such as a digital circuit is mounted, and a back surface electrically connected to the mounting surface through a via hole. A conductor pattern is printed on each of these surfaces. ing. A CPU 82 that controls the main control and a plurality of latch circuits IC83 that process data output from the CPU 82 into corresponding signals each time are mounted at a substantially central portion of the mounting surface.

  The CPU 82 has a ROM storing various control programs executed by the CPU 82 and fixed value data, and a work area for temporarily storing various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM. In addition to the RAM for this purpose, various processing circuits and various counters are incorporated. In the RAM, a memory for temporarily storing various data, a lottery result storage area for storing a lottery result of a combination, and rotation information storage for storing the rotation status of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R An area, an effect information storage area for storing various data used when the suggestion effect is executed, a counter area for generating random numbers, and the like are provided. Note that the ROM and RAM may be configured separately from the CPU 82.

  A connector mounting area is formed in the upper, lower and right portions of the display control board 81a in the figure, and a connector 84 for connecting to the main control device 101, the auxiliary effect section and the like is mounted in the area. ing. Further, a buffer circuit IC mounting area is formed on the right side of the display control board 81a in the figure, and a buffer circuit IC 85 for performing noise removal, waveform shaping, and the like of the input signal is mounted in this area. . However, the connector mounting area has one connector non-mounting area 84a that can be mounted but not actually mounted. The buffer circuit IC mounting area can be mounted with a buffer circuit IC. There are two buffer circuit IC non-mounting regions 85a that are present but not actually mounted. Each of these non-mounting regions 84a and 85a is a region for mounting a corresponding electronic component when performing a performance test described later. On the display control board 81a, not only a conductor pattern connecting each mounted electronic component but also a conductor pattern connecting the CPU 82 and each non-mounting area 84a, 85a is printed in advance. That is, since the buffer circuit IC and the connector are not mounted on the display control board 81a, a portion where the electric wiring is disconnected is formed. Note that an opening for exposing the connector 84 to the outside is formed at a position corresponding to the connector 84 in the board box that accommodates the display control board 81a, while at the position corresponding to the connector non-mounting area 84a. No opening is formed.

  Next, the lottery result command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S901, it is determined whether or not a lottery result command has been received. If it has not been received, the present process ends. When the lottery result command is received, the process proceeds to step S902, where the information indicated by the lottery result command, that is, the lottery result of the combination performed by the main controller 101 is stored in the lottery result storage area of the RAM. Thereafter, in step S903, a random number is acquired. In the RAM of the display control device 81, a counter area that is periodically updated and can generate a value of 0 to 65535 is formed. In step S903, the value of the counter area at that time is acquired as a random number. In the subsequent step S904, the current gaming state and the lottery result of the combination are referred to, and a corresponding effect table is selected. The display control device 81 grasps the current gaming state based on the information indicated by the state command transmitted from the main control device 101, and grasps the lottery result of the combination based on the information indicated by the lottery result command.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of the effect table. (A) is an effect table selected when the first cherry is won in the normal state, and (b) is an effect table selected when the second cherry is won in the normal state. Yes, (c) is an effect table selected when the first cherry is won in the RT state, and (d) is an effect selected when the second cherry is won in the RT state. It is a table. In the effect table, the correspondence between random numbers and effect numbers is defined.

  In the effect table selected when the first cherry is won in the normal state, a random number from 0 to 52429 is associated with the effect number “−1” indicating that no suggestion effect is performed, and 52430 to 53347. Is associated with an effect number “1” indicating that an effect corresponding to the winning combination that does not teach the winning combination is performed. In addition, random numbers 53348 to 61603 are associated with performance numbers “2” to “10” indicating that a winning role non-corresponding effect that does not teach the winning combination is performed, and 61604 to 65535 random numbers teach the winning combination. It is associated with an effect number “11” indicating that the winning combination corresponding effect is to be performed. The same applies to the effect table selected when the second cherry is won in the normal state, and a random number from 0 to 52429 is associated with the effect number “−1” indicating that the suggested effect is not performed. , 52430 to 61603 are associated with performance numbers “1” to “10” indicating that a winning combination non-corresponding performance that does not teach the winning combination is performed, and 61604 to 65535 random numbers teach the winning combination. It is associated with an effect number “13” indicating that the winning combination corresponding effect is performed. In other words, in the normal state, when the first cherry or the second cherry is won, the suggestion effect is not performed at a rate of about 80%, and the non-winning effect is performed at a rate of about 14%, and about 6% The winning role corresponding effect will be performed at the rate of.

  In the effect table selected when the first cherry is won in the RT state, a random number from 0 to 32767 is associated with the effect number “10” indicating that the effect not corresponding to the winning combination is performed, and 32768- A random number of 65535 is associated with an effect number “12” indicating that an effect corresponding to the winning combination is performed. The same applies to the effect table selected when the second cherry is won in the RT state, and a random number from 0 to 32767 is associated with the effect number “10” indicating that the effect that does not correspond to the winning combination is performed. The random number of 32768 to 65535 is associated with the effect number “14” indicating that the winning combination corresponding effect is performed. That is, in the RT state, when the first cherry or the second cherry is won, the winning combination non-corresponding effect is performed at a rate of 50%, and the winning combination corresponding effect is performed at a rate of 50%.

  After selecting the effect table, in step S905, the effect number corresponding to the random number acquired in step S903 is set in the RAM. In a succeeding step S906, it is determined whether or not the set effect number is “−1”, that is, whether or not the suggestion effect is not performed. If the effect number is not “−1”, it means that some suggestive effect is to be performed, so that the process proceeds to step S907 and an effect data table stored in advance in the ROM is referred to. Here, in the effect data table, as shown in FIG. 23, for each effect number, the specific content of the suggested effect actually performed and the pressing number are respectively defined. For example, in the effect number “1” indicating that the winning role non-corresponding effect is performed, it is specified that the youth character is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 as the effect content, and “8” is specified as the pressing number. Yes. In addition, the effect number “11” indicating that the effect corresponding to the winning combination is performed is defined to display the “red cherry” symbol corresponding to the first cherry on the auxiliary display unit 65, and “1” as the pressing number. Is defined. Therefore, in step S908, effect data for performing the effect content corresponding to the set effect number is acquired in the RAM, and in step S909, the pressing number corresponding to the set effect number is set in the RAM.

  In a succeeding step S910, it is determined whether or not the set pressing number is “−1”. If the pressing number is not “−1”, the process proceeds to step S911, and the pressing table stored in advance in the ROM is referred to. Here, as shown in FIG. 24, the pressing table shows the left operation information indicating the operation timing of the left stop switch 42 and the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43 for the pressing numbers “1” to “14”. Middle operation information, right operation information indicating the operation timing of the right stop switch 44, and order information indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 42 to 44 are respectively defined. Therefore, in step S912, left operation information, middle operation information, and right operation information corresponding to the set press number are set in the RAM, and in step S913, order information corresponding to the set press number is set in the RAM. Thereafter, this process is terminated. Steps S912 and S913 will be described with an example. If the first cherry is won in the normal state and the production number “10” is set in step S905, the pressing number “1” is set in step S909. Therefore, “3” indicating the symbol number to which the “red cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L is attached is set as the left operation information, and “−” indicating that any operation timing may be used as the middle operation information. “1” is set, “−1” indicating that an arbitrary operation timing is acceptable is set as the right operation information, and “−1” indicating that an arbitrary operation order is acceptable is set as the order information.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S906 that the production number is “−1”, or if it is determined in step S910 that the pressing number is “−1”, the process proceeds to step S914, and the pressing table is referred to. Without setting, “−1” indicating that an arbitrary operation timing is acceptable is set as left operation information, middle operation information, and right operation information. In step S915, “−1” indicating that an arbitrary operation order is acceptable is set as the order information. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  By performing the lottery result command process, the presence / absence of execution of the suggestion effect and the content of the effect when the suggestion effect is performed are determined based on the current game state and the lottery result of the combination. Operation information indicating operation timing and order information indicating the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 are set.

  Here, the operation information and the order information are not output to the auxiliary effect section such as the auxiliary display section 65, but from the CPU 82 of the display control board 81a via the buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a and the connector non-mounting area 84a. The data signal is output to the outside. That is, the operation information and the order information are data signals that can be output to the outside by mounting the buffer circuit IC in the buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a and mounting the connector in the connector non-mounting area 84a. In other words, the operation information and the order information are output ports (operations) of the CPU 82 when the buffer circuit IC is not mounted in the buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a and the connector is not mounted in the connector non-mounting area 84a. A data signal that is output from the information output means) but not output to the outside of the display control device 81. The operation information and order information will be described later.

  Next, a configuration for performing a performance test of the slot machine 10 will be described.

  FIG. 25 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a test apparatus during a performance test. When performing the performance test, as shown in FIG. 25, the main controller 101 of the slot machine 10 and the first relay terminal board 201 are connected through electrical wiring such as a harness, and the first relay terminal board 201 and the performance are connected. The testing machine 301 is connected through electrical wiring such as a harness. Further, the display control device 81 of the slot machine 10 and the second relay terminal board 202 are connected through an electrical wiring such as a harness, and the second relay terminal board 202 and the performance tester 301 are connected through an electrical wiring such as a harness. . As described above, the mounting surface of the display control board 81a is provided with the connector non-mounting area 84a and the buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a (see FIG. 20). When performing a performance test, first, a buffer circuit IC and a test connector are mounted in each of the non-mounting regions 84a and 85a, and the test connector and the input connector of the second relay terminal board 202 are connected to an electrical device such as a harness. Connect through wiring. The first relay terminal board 201 and the second relay terminal board 202 are for relaying the data signals output from the corresponding control devices 101 and 81, and processing such as processing of the data signals is not performed. The performance testing machine 301 is for obtaining performance data such as medal payout performance of the slot machine 10 based on data signals output from the relay terminal boards 201 and 202.

  Here, a specific example will be described from the start to the end of one game. However, the description of each relay terminal board 201, 202 not involved in the data signal processing is omitted.

  When starting the game, the performance testing machine 301 outputs an insertion signal indicating that a prescribed number of medals have been inserted and a start signal indicating that the start lever 41 has been operated to the main control device 101. When the input signal and the start signal are input, the main control apparatus 101 makes an affirmative determination in step S206 of the normal process, and outputs a start command to the performance tester 301 and the display control apparatus 81 (see FIG. 11). ). Thereafter, the main controller 101 executes a lottery process and outputs a lottery result command to the performance tester 301 and the display controller 81 (see FIG. 12).

  When a lottery result command is input, the display control device 81 executes a lottery result command process, and each operation information of left operation information, middle operation information, and right operation information indicating operation timings of the stop switches 42 to 44, and The sequence information indicating the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 is output to the performance tester 301. At this time, the display control device 81 does not output a data signal indicating whether or not the suggestion effect is performed or a data signal indicating the type of the suggestion effect to the performance testing machine 301.

  When the main control device 101 starts the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, it outputs a rotation start command to the performance tester 301 and the display control device 81, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R have a constant speed. When rotation occurs, a constant speed rotation command is output to the performance tester 301 and the display control device 81. In addition, each time the main control device 101 receives a detection signal from a reel index sensor installed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, which reel has made one rotation with respect to the performance tester 301. A rotation signal indicating is output.

  The performance testing machine 301 grasps that it is possible to generate a stop command by inputting a constant speed rotation command, and receives a rotation signal from the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Grasp the symbols that are visible. The reel index sensor is installed so as to output a detection signal when the symbol 0 of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is positioned in the lower stage, and the main controller 101 outputs an excitation pulse every 1.49 msec (stepping motor control processing S106 of timer interruption processing, see FIG. 10) to rotate the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Therefore, the performance tester 301 grasps the elapsed time from the input of the rotation signal, so that the symbols are visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, more specifically, the reels 32L, 32M. , 32R, the symbol number located at the lower stage is grasped. When the input order information is “−1” or “0”, the performance testing machine 301 indicates that the left stop operation signal indicating that the left stop switch 42 has been operated and the middle stop switch 43 has been operated. The stop operation signals are output in the order of a middle stop operation signal and a right stop operation signal indicating that the right stop switch 44 has been operated. Specifically, when the symbol number located at the lower stage of the left reel 32L comes after the input of the constant speed rotation command, the timing slightly before (more specifically, 5 msec before) the symbol number indicated by the left operation information, A left stop operation signal is output to the main controller 101. When a left stop operation signal is input, the main controller 101 stops the left reel 32L and outputs a rotation information command and a stop symbol command to the performance tester 301 and the display controller 81. The performance testing machine 301, when the stop symbol command is input, when the symbol number located in the lower stage of the middle reel 32M is slightly before the symbol number indicated by the middle operation information (more specifically, 5 msec before), An intermediate stop operation signal is output to the main controller 101. When a middle stop operation signal is input, main controller 101 stops middle reel 32M and outputs a rotation information command and a stop symbol command to performance tester 301 and display controller 81. The performance testing machine 301 has a timing slightly before (more specifically, 5 msec before) when the symbol number located in the lower stage of the right reel 32R becomes the symbol number indicated by the right operation information after the stop symbol command of the middle reel 32M is input. When it becomes, a right stop operation signal is output to the main controller 101. When a right stop operation signal is input, the main control device 101 stops the right reel 32R and outputs a rotation information command and a stop symbol command to the performance tester 301 and the display control device 81. In the performance test machine 301, when "-1" is input as the operation information, a random time determined on the performance test machine 301 side has elapsed after the constant speed rotation command or the stop symbol command is input. In addition, a stop operation signal is output to the main controller 101. When “1” is input as the order information, the stop operation signal is output in the order of the left stop operation signal, the right stop operation signal, and the middle stop operation signal, and “2” is input as the order information. If there is, the stop operation signal is output in the order of the intermediate stop operation signal, the left stop operation signal, and the right stop operation signal. If “3” is input as the order information, the intermediate stop operation signal and the right stop operation signal are output. When the stop operation signal is output in the order of the operation signal and the left stop operation signal, and “4” is input as the order information, the stop operation signal in the order of the right stop operation signal, the middle stop operation signal, and the left stop operation signal. When “5” is input as the order information, the stop operation signal is output in the order of the right stop operation signal, the left stop operation signal, and the middle stop operation signal.

  When all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, the main control device 101 executes various processes such as a payout determination process and a BB state process, and performs a winning command, a status command, a payout number command indicating the number of payout medals, and the like. Output to the testing machine 301. When the process shifts to the start wait process, a start wait command indicating that the next game can be started is output to the performance testing machine 301.

  Next, a specific operation of the operation information during the performance test will be described.

  Prior to the description of the specific action of the operation information and the order information, the player's advantage when winning the first cherry or the second cherry will be described.

  First, the symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L will be briefly described. On the left reel 32L, the “Red Cherry” symbol, which is the first cherry symbol, is located at the 3rd and 9th positions, and the “Blue Cherry” symbol, which is the second cherry symbol, is located at the 16th and 17th positions. Has been. For this reason, in order to establish the first cherry prize, it is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 when the “Replay” symbol of No. 18 to the “Red Cherry” symbol of No. 9 has reached the lower stage. In order to establish the second cherry prize, it is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 when the 10th “bell” symbol to the 17th “blue cherry” symbol have reached the lower stage. That is, there is a possibility that any cherry winning will be established regardless of the timing when the left stop switch 42 is operated, while when the left stop switch 42 is operated to establish the first cherry winning, If the second cherry prize is not established and the left stop switch 42 is operated to establish the second cherry prize, the first cherry prize is not established.

  When the first cherry or the second cherry is won, four medals are paid out if a cherry winning corresponding to the winning combination is established, and no medals are paid out if the cherry winning is not established. One game requires 3 medals, so if you win a cherry prize corresponding to the winning role, the player will increase the number of medals by 1 and if you do not win a cherry prize, 3 medals Will decrease. In other words, when compared in one game, if a cherry winning corresponding to the winning combination is established, the medal owned by the player is increased by one, and if the cherry winning is not established, the medal is decreased by three. Therefore, the number of medals owned by the player increases when the winning of the cherry corresponding to the winning combination is established. However, when the first cherry prize or the second cherry prize is established under the RT state, the gaming state returns from the RT state to the normal state. In the present embodiment, when the game is played under the RT state, the first cherry prize and the second cherry prize are achieved when the game is performed without establishing the first cherry prize and the second cherry prize. You can expect to win more medals than you do in the game. For this reason, when the first cherry or the second cherry is won in the RT state, the player's advantage is greater if the cherry winning corresponding to the winning combination is not established.

  Now, when winning the first cherry or the second cherry in the normal state, the suggestion effect is not performed at a rate of about 80%, the non-winning effect is performed at a rate of about 14%, and at a rate of about 6% An effect corresponding to the winning combination will be performed.

  When the suggestion effect is not performed, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, “−1” is set as the effect number, and “−1” is set as each operation information. In the performance test, the performance tester 301 outputs each stop operation signal to the main controller 101 at random timing. It is assumed that a general player is likely to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 at random timing in a game in which no suggestion effect is performed. Therefore, by setting “−1” as each operation information, it is possible to obtain a game result equivalent to the case where the player actually plays the game at the game hall or the like.

  When the winning combination non-correspondence effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 22, any one of “1” to “10” is set as the effect number. Here, in the effect data table, as shown in FIG. 23, “8” is defined as the press number for each of the effect numbers “1” to “9”, and “10” as the press number for the effect number “10”. 1 "is specified. Therefore, when “1” is set as the pressing number, “3” is set as the left operation information, “−1” is set as the middle operation information, and “−1” is set as the right operation information. (See FIG. 24). The reason for setting such operation information is as follows. When “10” is set as the effect number, a suggestion effect of displaying the “white cherry” symbol on the auxiliary display unit 65 is performed (see FIG. 23). Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the “white cherry” symbols are not attached to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Therefore, the player can grasp that one of the first cherry and the second cherry is won, but cannot know which is won. As a result, when such a suggestion effect is performed, it is necessary for the player who wants to reduce the occurrence frequency of the miss-out to operate the left stop switch 42 after estimating which cherry has been won. Here, the winning probability of the first cherry and the winning probability of the second cherry are both about one-fourth, and the left stop switch 42 is aimed at either the “red cherry” symbol or the “blue cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L. Even if is operated, the probability of missing the cherry prize is one-half. Therefore, by setting “3” indicating the symbol number to which the “red cherry” symbol is added as the left operation information, the player is aiming for the “red cherry” symbol and the “blue cherry” symbol as well. The cherry win is missed with a probability of 1/2, and it is possible to obtain a game result equivalent to the case where the player actually plays a game at a game hall or the like.

  When “8” is set as the pressing number, “3” is set as the left operation information, “1” is set as the middle operation information, and “20” is set as the right operation information (see FIG. 24). . The reason for setting such operation information is as follows. When any of “1” to “9” is set as the production number, a suggestion production that does not teach the winning combination is performed. Then, it is assumed that the general player guesses that if the suggestion effect is performed, he / she has won some role. Here, in the slot machine 10, there are a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, and a bell prize as prizes that may be missed. In the case of such a configuration, it is assumed that the player operates each of the stop switches 42 to 44 so as not to miss it. On the left reel 32L, a “bell” symbol is arranged at the number 4 position adjacent to the number 3 “red cherry” symbol, and the symbol number 6 is separated from the number “red cherry” symbol by 2 symbols. The "Watermelon" design is arranged on the top. For this reason, if the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the third “red cherry” symbol reaches the lower stage, the winning symbol is stopped on the active line except when the second cherry is won. be able to. The middle reel 32M has a “watermelon” symbol placed at the number 3 position one symbol separated from the first “replay” symbol, and three symbols separated from the first “replay” symbol 5 A “bell” symbol is placed at the position of the number. For this reason, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when the first “replay” symbol reaches the lower stage, the winning symbol can be stopped on the active line when the watermelon or the bell is elected. . Similarly, on the right reel 32R, a “bell” symbol is arranged at the 0th position adjacent to the “replay” symbol of No. 20, and one symbol separated from the “replay” symbol of No. 20 by the first symbol. A “watermelon” symbol is placed in the position. For this reason, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when the “Replay” symbol of No. 20 reaches the lower stage, the winning symbol can be stopped on the active line when the watermelon or the bell is elected. . Therefore, by setting “3” as the left operation information, setting “1” as the middle operation information, and setting “20” as the right operation information, the player actually played the game at the game hall or the like. It is possible to obtain a game result equivalent to the case. The winning probability of the first cherry and the winning probability of the second cherry are both about one-fourth, and the left stop switch 42 is aimed at either the “red cherry” symbol or the “blue cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L. Even if it is operated, the probability of missing the cherry prize is one-half. Therefore, by setting “3” as the left operation information, the player loses the cherry prize with a probability of half as in the case where the player aims at the “red cherry” design and the “blue cherry” design. Thus, it is possible to obtain a game result equivalent to the case where the player actually plays a game at a game hall or the like.

  When an effect corresponding to winning combination that teaches that the first cherry is won in the normal state is performed, as shown in FIG. 22, “11” is set as the effect number. In the effect data table, as shown in FIG. 23, “1” is defined as the press number for the effect number “11”. Therefore, when “1” is set as the pressing number, “3” is set as the left operation information, “−1” is set as the middle operation information, and “−1” is set as the right operation information. . The reason for setting such operation information is as follows. When “11” is set as the production number, a suggestion production in which the “red cherry” symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 is performed (see FIG. 23). For this reason, the player can grasp that the first cherry was won. In such a case, it is assumed that the player can operate the stop switches 42 to 44 in order to achieve the first cherry prize because the possession medal can be increased by establishing the first cherry prize in the normal state. Therefore, by setting “3” indicating the symbol number to which the “red cherry” symbol is attached as the left operation information, a game result equivalent to the case where the player actually plays the game at the game hall or the like is obtained. It becomes possible.

  When a winning combination corresponding effect that teaches that the second cherry is won in the normal state is performed, as shown in FIG. 22, “13” is set as the effect number. In the effect data table, as shown in FIG. 23, “2” is defined as the press number for the effect number “13”. Therefore, when “2” is set as the pressing number, “16” is set as the left operation information, “−1” is set as the middle operation information, and “−1” is set as the right operation information. . The reason for setting such operation information is as follows. When “13” is set as the effect number, a suggestion effect of displaying the “blue cherry” symbol on the auxiliary display unit 65 is performed (see FIG. 23). For this reason, the player can grasp that the second cherry was won. In such a case, in the normal state, the possessed medal can be increased by establishing the second cherry prize, and therefore it is assumed that the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 to establish the second cherry prize. Therefore, by setting “16” indicating the symbol number assigned with the “blue cherry” symbol as the left operation information, a game result equivalent to the case where the player actually played the game at the game hall or the like is obtained. It becomes possible.

  Next, a case where the first cherry or the second cherry is won in the RT state will be described. In the RT state, the winning combination non-correspondence effect in which the “white cherry” symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 at a ratio of 50% is performed, and the winning combination corresponding effect is performed at a ratio of 50%.

  The case where the winning combination non-correspondence effect is performed is as described above. That is, “3” is set as the left operation information, “−1” is set as the middle operation information, and “−1” is set as the right operation information. As with the “Cherry” design, the Cherry prize will be missed with a one-half probability, and the game result will be the same as if the player actually played the game at a game hall or the like. It becomes possible.

  When a winning combination corresponding effect that teaches that the first cherry is won in the RT state is performed, as shown in FIG. 22, “12” is set as the effect number. In the effect data table, as shown in FIG. 23, “2” instead of “1” is defined as the press number for the effect number “12”. Therefore, when “2” is set as the pressing number, “16” is set as the left operation information, “−1” is set as the middle operation information, and “−1” is set as the right operation information. . The reason for setting such operation information is as follows. When “12” is set as the production number, a suggestion production in which the “red cherry” symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 is performed (see FIG. 23). Therefore, the player can grasp that the first cherry was won. As described above, in the RT state, the player's advantage is greater when the first cherry prize is not established than when the first cherry prize is established. For this reason, it is assumed that the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 to avoid the establishment of the first cherry prize. Further, when the left stop switch 42 is operated to establish the second cherry prize, establishment of the first cherry prize can be avoided. Therefore, by setting “16” indicating the symbol number assigned with the “blue cherry” symbol as the left operation information, a game result equivalent to the case where the player actually played the game at the game hall or the like is obtained. It becomes possible.

  When a winning combination corresponding effect that teaches that the second cherry has been won in the RT state is performed, as shown in FIG. 22, “14” is set as the effect number. In the effect data table, as shown in FIG. 23, “1” instead of “2” is defined as the press number for the effect number “14”. Therefore, when “1” is set as the pressing number, “3” is set as the left operation information, “−1” is set as the middle operation information, and “−1” is set as the right operation information. . The reason for setting such operation information is as follows. When “14” is set as the production number, a suggestion production of displaying the “blue cherry” symbol on the auxiliary display unit 65 is performed (see FIG. 23). Therefore, the player can grasp that the second cherry has been won. As described above, in the RT state, the player's advantage is greater when the second cherry prize is not established than when the second cherry prize is established. For this reason, it is assumed that the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 in order to avoid the establishment of the second cherry prize. Further, when the left stop switch 42 is operated to establish the first cherry prize, establishment of the second cherry prize can be avoided. Therefore, by setting “3” indicating the symbol number to which the “red cherry” symbol is attached as the left operation information, a game result equivalent to the case where the player actually plays the game at the game hall or the like is obtained. It becomes possible.

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, in the effect data table, a corresponding winning is established for the effect number for which the effect corresponding to the winning combination teaching other roles such as watermelon and the first BB is specified. A press number that specifies operation information that can be executed is specified. Further, in the effect data table, operations corresponding to the effects are provided for the effect numbers (for example, effect numbers “51” to “56”) that are specified to perform effects that teach the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44. A pressing number that defines order information for operating the stop switches 42 to 44 in order is defined.

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

  The display control device 81 determines whether or not to perform the suggestion effect and the contents of the suggestion effect, and based on the determination result, operation information for designating an appropriate operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, and the stop switch 42. The order information for designating the operation order of .about.44 is set. With this configuration, the slot machine 10 can be obtained by performing the above number of games using the performance testing machine without performing the number of games necessary for measuring the medal payout performance while actually confirming the suggestion effect. The medal payout performance can be grasped. Therefore, the performance test of the slot machine 10 can be performed relatively easily.

  Certainly, without setting the operation information and the order information, it is possible to perform a performance test by outputting a stop operation signal from the performance tester 301 so that a winning corresponding to the winning combination is established. However, in such a configuration, there is no loss in the normal state, and the RT state ends with the game winning the first cherry or the second cherry. Therefore, the player actually plays the game at the game hall or the like. There will be a difference between the medal payout performance when performed and the medal payout performance acquired using the performance testing machine 301. For this reason, a manufacturer or the like who manufactures the slot machine 10 cannot grasp accurate medal payout performance at the development stage of the slot machine 10. In addition, in order to eliminate such concerns, when a performance test is performed by performing a game as many times as necessary for measuring medal payout performance while actually confirming the suggestion effect, a long time is required for the performance test. Or the human cost becomes great. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the display control device 81 determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect and the type of the suggestion effect and sets the operation information and the order information based on the determination result, each of the above concerns can be solved. Performance tests can be conducted in various ways.

  In addition, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to easily find the fraud when the fraud related to the suggestion effect is made to the display control device 81. The fraud includes, for example, reducing the selection frequency of the non-winning effect and increasing the selection frequency of the non-winning effect, reducing the frequency of missing in the normal state, and the RT associated with the establishment of the cherry prize in the RT state An injustice that prevents the end of the state is considered. More specifically, there may be a fraud in which an effect corresponding to a winning combination is always performed when an suggestion effect is performed, or an illegal operation in which an effect corresponding to a winning combination is always performed when a certain role is won. When such a fraud is made, there is a concern that a lot of medals may be obtained illegally in a game hall or the like, but it becomes difficult to determine whether or not the fraud is actually made. This is because a lot of slot machines are generally installed in amusement halls, etc., and it is difficult to confirm the frequency of occurrence of winning combination corresponding effects. Further, even if the selection frequency of the winning combination corresponding effect is high, it is difficult to determine whether the selection frequency is high due to fraud or whether the selection frequency is temporarily high due to the deviation of the random number acquired by the display control device 81. That's why. Therefore, when an administrator of the game hall or the manufacturer or the manufacturer who manufactures the slot machine 10 tries to check the fraud by performing the game as many times as possible to confirm the frequency of occurrence of the winning role corresponding effect. There is a concern that it may take a long time to discover fraud and delay discovery of fraud. There are also concerns about human costs. On the other hand, whether or not to perform the suggestion effect and the contents of the suggestion effect are determined, and operation information for specifying an appropriate operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 and order information for specifying an appropriate operation order are set. In the configuration, even when a game is mechanically performed using the performance testing machine 301, the medal payout performance similar to that when a person actually plays a game can be obtained and obtained from the measurement. By comparing the medal payout performance with the original medal payout performance of the slot machine 10, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of fraud.

  Furthermore, in order to make it difficult to find fraud by the performance testing machine 301, when performing the winning role corresponding effect, the fraud for setting the operation information and the order information when performing the winning role non-corresponding effect with a predetermined probability, that is, There is also a possibility that fraud in which the suggested presentation performed and the set operation information and order information do not match is performed. As a specific example, in the above embodiment, when winning the first cherry or the second cherry in the RT state, the winning combination non-correspondence effect is performed at a rate of 50% and the winning combination is supported at a rate of 50%. Production is performed. In addition to performing fraud to perform the winning role corresponding performance at a rate of 100%, in step S912, operation information corresponding to the winning role non-corresponding effect at a rate of 50%, more specifically, a cherry prize corresponding to the winning role is displayed. It is fraudulent to set operation information to establish. When such an injustice is made, the auxiliary display unit 65 always performs an effect corresponding to the winning combination as the suggestion effect, while operation information corresponding to the effect not corresponding to the winning combination is set as the operation information. Therefore, it is difficult to find fraud in the test using the performance tester 301. However, if the person confirms the progress of the performance test by the performance testing machine 301, this injustice will cause a discrepancy between the suggestion effect and the stop appearance. Can be easily found in fewer times than possible. For example, in the RT state, an effect corresponding to the winning combination teaching the first cherry winning is performed, and an event such as the first cherry winning is generated despite the situation where the first cherry winning should be avoided is generated. Because.

  As a result of the above, when a fraud related to the suggestion effect is made to the display control device 81, the fraud can be easily found.

  Furthermore, the main control apparatus 101 has a high fraud prevention effect because the sealing process is performed not only on the board box itself but also on the housing 11, that is, a plurality of sealing processes having different functions are performed. On the other hand, since the display control device 81 is sealed only on the board box, there is a higher possibility of fraud compared to the main control device 101, and the ROM of the display control board 81a is replaced with an illegal ROM. There is concern about the possibility.

  As a method for discovering such an illegal ROM, a method for discovering an injustice by analyzing the ROM, instead of performing the game using the performance test machine 301 as described above, is conceivable. However, in the configuration in which the display control device 81, not the main control device 101, executes control related to the suggestion effect, there is a concern that fraudulent discovery may be delayed as compared with the case where the performance tester 301 is used. The ROM of the main control device 101 has a maximum of 16 kilobytes from the viewpoint of fraud prevention and can be easily analyzed because of its relatively small capacity. On the other hand, the ROM of the display control device 81 has a variety of effects and graphics. This is because, as a result of improving the performance, the capacity is very large compared to the ROM of the main control device 101, and it takes a lot of time for analysis.

  In a configuration in which the CPU and the ROM are separately mounted on the display control board, the electrical connection between the CPU and the ROM is disconnected, and the illegal ROM is mounted at another position while the regular ROM is mounted on the display control board. There is a possibility that an illegal connection between the illegal ROM and the CPU is performed. When such a fraud is made, the fraud cannot be found even if ROM analysis is performed. This is because the analyzed ROM is a regular ROM. There is also an idea that if the illegal ROM is mounted in another position, the illegal ROM can be found by visually observing the display control board, but a large number of electronic components are mounted on the mounting surface of the display control board. Therefore, it is difficult to find an illegal ROM visually. On the other hand, when a game using the performance testing machine 301 is performed, the CPU operates based on the illegal ROM program, so that it can be easily found that the illegal ROM is installed.

  The ROM of the display control device 81 stores in advance an effect data table in which the correspondence between the specific content of actually suggested suggestion effects and the press number is defined, and the press number, each operation information, and order information. And a push-down table in which the correspondence relationship is defined in advance. When a value other than “−1” is set as the production number in the lottery result command process, that is, when the production of the suggested production is determined while the production of the suggested production is determined, the production data table and the press table are displayed. The operation information and the order information are set by using the information. With this configuration, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration relating to the setting of operation information and order information, and to reduce the number of debugging steps.

  Certainly, the production data table and the push-down table are not stored in the ROM in advance, but the content of the production of the suggested production to be executed is determined and the operation information and the order information are set, the current game state and the winning combination It is also possible to set the operation information and the order information by determining However, with such a configuration, there is a concern that the processing configuration related to the setting of operation information and order information may be complicated. In particular, in the case where the operation content and the order information are set by judging the content of the effect of the suggestion effect, the processing configuration becomes complicated with the increase of the effect content, and the above-mentioned concern becomes more prominent. Become. In addition, when the processing configuration is complicated, for example, there is a concern that the number of debugging steps for confirming whether or not the problem of not setting the operation information and the order information in spite of performing the suggestion effect increases. Is done. On the other hand, in the configuration in which operation information and order information are set using an effect data table and a push-down table, each of the above concerns can be preferably eliminated.

  The ROM of the display control device 81 stores in advance an effect data table in which the correspondence between the specific content of actually suggested suggestion effects and the press number is defined, and the press number, each operation information, and order information. And a push-down table in which the correspondence relationship is defined in advance. A table showing the specific contents of the suggestive effect actually performed and a table showing each operation information and order information are provided separately, and these tables are associated with each other by pressing numbers, thereby reducing the amount of data stored in advance. It becomes possible to plan. For example, in the case where a table in which the correspondence between the specific contents of the actually suggested suggestion and each operation information and order information is stored in advance, the same operation information and order information are stored in a plurality of ways. There is a possibility that it is necessary to store the contents of the performance, which leads to an increase in the amount of data.

  In the effect data table, a corresponding winning is established for an effect number for which an effect corresponding to the winning combination other than the effect corresponding to the winning combination teaching the first cherry or the second cherry in the RT state is specified. Specified the pressing number that specified the operation information that can be used. It is assumed that a general player plays a game while expecting to win more medals, and when a winning combination is taught, the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 to establish a corresponding winning. It is assumed. Therefore, by adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to grasp the medal payout performance when a player actually plays a game at a game hall etc. by a performance test, and it is possible to perform a performance test in a suitable form Become.

  When performing a winning combination corresponding effect in a situation where the first cherry or the second cherry is selected, operation information that can establish a cherry winning corresponding to the winning combination is set if the winning combination corresponding effect for the normal state In the RT state, the operation information that can avoid the establishment of the cherry winning corresponding to the winning combination is set. When the first cherry prize or the second cherry prize is established, a privilege advantageous to the player that four medals are paid out is given, while the RT state is ended under the RT state. An unfavorable privilege will be given to the player. Therefore, a player who expects to win more medals determines whether or not to establish a cherry winning corresponding to the winning combination in consideration of the gaming state when winning the first cherry or the second cherry. It is assumed that Therefore, by adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to grasp the medal payout performance when a player actually plays a game at a game hall etc. by a performance test, and it is possible to perform a performance test in a suitable form Become.

  When the suggestion effect is not performed, “−1” indicating that an arbitrary operation timing is acceptable is set as left, middle, and right operation information, and “−” indicating that an arbitrary operation order is acceptable as the order information. 1 ”is set. By adopting such a configuration, the difference generated between the medal payout performance when the player actually plays a game at a game hall or the like and the medal payout performance acquired using the performance testing machine 301 is reduced. Is possible. Certainly, a player who expects to acquire more medals may operate each of the stop switches 42 to 44 so that the frequency of missing is reduced even in a situation where no suggestion effect is performed. . However, inferior players who operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbols or players who play games for a long time do not aim at the symbols in a situation where no suggestion effect is performed, and the stop switches 42 to 44. This is because it is assumed to operate.

  The display control device 81, not the main control device 101, is configured to set operation information and order information. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid an increase in the processing load of the main controller 101 due to a process that is necessary when performing a performance test and is unnecessary for an actual game.

  On the display control board 81a, a conductor pattern connecting the connector non-mounting area 84a and the buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a is printed in advance, but the electronic components corresponding to these non-mounting areas 84a and 85a are not mounted. . A performance test can be suitably performed by printing the conductor pattern in advance. Certainly, it is also possible to prepare a test substrate on which a conductive pattern for performance test is printed, and to perform the performance test by mounting electronic components such as the CPU 82 on the test substrate. However, when a performance test is performed using a test board, the display control board 81a mounted on the slot machine 10 that is actually sold differs from the board used for the performance test. The meaning itself will be lost. This is because there is no guarantee that the acquired performance data is performance data of the slot machine 10 that is actually sold. Furthermore, it is possible to perform a performance test by mounting an electronic component such as a CPU prepared exclusively for the performance test on a display control board prepared for the performance test. Since the guarantee which is the performance data of the slot machine 10 is completely lost, not only the meaning of performing the performance test but also the value is lost. Further, by providing the connector non-mounting area 84a and the buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a, it is sufficient to mount electronic parts corresponding to the non-mounting areas 84a and 85a when performing the performance test. For example, the slot machine 10 for sale does not need to be mounted, so the cost of the slot machine 10 can be reduced. Certainly, even in the slot machine 10 for sale, it is possible to mount the test connector in the connector non-mounting area 84a and mount the buffer circuit IC in the buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a. However, in the case of such a configuration, the test connector mounted in the connector non-mounting area 84a is not connected to electrical wiring such as a harness in a game hall or the like. For this reason, there is a possibility that a fraud in which the output terminal of the test connector is misused such that the CPU 82 malfunctions by inputting a predetermined signal from the output terminal of the test connector to the CPU 82 may be considered. In addition, since the operation information is output to the test connector, there is a possibility that fraud in which the operation information is read from the test connector and misused is made. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the electronic components corresponding to the non-mounting regions 84a and 85a are not mounted, it is possible to prevent each of the frauds.

  When the left stop switch 42 is operated to establish the first cherry prize for the left reel 32L, the second cherry prize is not established and the left stop switch 42 is operated to establish the second cherry prize The “Red Cherry” design and the “Blue Cherry” design were arranged so that the first cherry prize won't be established. In such a configuration, the winning combination corresponding effect is executed in a situation where the frequency of the first cherry winning or the second cherry winning or the average number of games that can be executed in the RT state is won by the first cherry or the second cherry. Will depend on the frequency of For this reason, there is a concern that if a fraud related to the execution of the winning combination corresponding effect is made, a large number of medals may be obtained illegally. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which operation information and order information corresponding to the effect contents of the suggestion effect are set, even if the fraud is made, the fraud can be easily detected.

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

  (1) In the above embodiment, the RT state is terminated when the first cherry prize or the second cherry prize is established, but with a predetermined probability when the first cherry prize or the second cherry prize is established. The RT state may be terminated. Even if it is a case where it is such a structure, it is clear that there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment.

  Further, the RT state may not be terminated when the first cherry prize or the second cherry prize is established. Even in such a configuration, the frequency at which the first cherry prize or the second cherry prize is established depends on the frequency at which the winning combination corresponding effect is executed in the situation where the first cherry or the second cherry is won. Will be. For this reason, there is a possibility that a large number of medals will be obtained illegally, and the same operational effects as in the above embodiment can be obtained.

  (2) The following configuration may be added to the above embodiment. The ROM of the display control device 81 stores in advance an effect table used when the first cherry or the second cherry is won and the game is the 100th game in the RT state, and the effect data table stores the 100th game in the RT state. An effect number in which a winning combination corresponding effect teaching the first cherry winning in the game and a winning combination corresponding effect teaching the second cherry winning in the 100th game in the RT state are stored. In addition, “1” is defined as the pressing number for the effect number in which the effect corresponding to the winning combination for teaching the first cherry win in the 100th game in the RT state is set, and the second in the 100th game in the RT state. “2” is defined as the pressing number for the effect number in which the effect corresponding to the winning combination that teaches the cherry win is specified. That is, when teaching the first cherry win in the 100th game in the RT state, operation information that can establish the first cherry win is set, and the second cherry win in the 100th game in the RT state is set. When teaching, it is set as the structure which sets the operation information which can establish the 2nd cherry tree winning.

  (3) In the above embodiment, based on the winning combination, the current gaming state, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81, whether or not the suggestion is performed, the winning combination corresponding effect and the winning combination non-correspondence It is configured to determine which of the effects to perform, but is not limited to such a configuration, and the frequency determined when performing the winning combination corresponding effect according to the game result of the player may be changed. . For example, when the first cherry or the second cherry is won in the RT state, the winning combination corresponding effect is determined to be performed as many times as the number of times of stopping the predetermined stop event in the BB state. In such a configuration, when the first cherry or the second cherry is won in the RT state, the number of times determined to perform the winning combination corresponding effect changes. , The discovery becomes more difficult. However, by setting the operation information and the order information according to the content of the suggestion effect, it is possible to easily find the fraud.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the information indicating the symbol number is set as the operation information. However, the number of excitation pulses may be output. Even in such a configuration, since the number of excitation pulses can be grasped from the elapsed time after the rotation signal is input, it can be expected that the same operational effects as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  Alternatively, as the operation information, a configuration in which a symbol number or a range of the number of excitation pulses that can establish (avoid) a winning can be set. For example, when the first cherry win is established, the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 18th “replay” symbol to the 3rd “red cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L reach the lower stage. Since it is good, all of “18”, “19”, “20”, “0”, “1”, “2”, “3” are set as the left operation information. The performance testing machine outputs a left stop operation signal to the main control device 101 when the symbol number located at the lower stage of the left reel 32L is one of the symbol numbers indicated by the left operation information. To do. In such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the time required to actually output the left stop operation signal after it is ready to output, and consequently to reduce the time required for one game. Can be achieved. As a result, it is possible to shorten the test time required for the performance test.

  Here, the symbol number and the number of excitation pulses as the operation information described above are information indicating the rotation angle from the base point position when the reel angular position when the reel index sensor outputs the detection signal is set as the base point position. It can be said that there is.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the display control device 81 outputs the operation information indicating the symbol number to the performance tester 301, and the performance tester 301 has elapsed time since the operation information and the rotation signal were input. However, the display control device 81 may be configured to grasp the timing at which the stop operation signal is output. More specifically, the main control device 101 outputs a rotation signal to the display control device 81. The display control device 81 determines whether or not it is a timing at which the winning symbol can be stopped on the active line based on the winning combination and the elapsed time after the rotation signal is input. Then, when it is the timing at which the winning symbol can be stopped on the active line, the display control device 81 outputs operation information indicating the timing to the performance testing machine 301. The performance testing machine 301 outputs a stop operation signal to the main control device 101 at the timing when the operation information is input.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the operation information and the order information are defined in the push-down table, but only the operation information may be defined. Further, in a configuration in which a winning is achieved or not achieved depending on an operation order rather than an operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, only the order information may be defined in the push-down table.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the specific content and the pressing number of the suggestion effect actually performed in the effect data table are defined. However, the pressing number may be specified in the effect table. Even in the case of such a configuration, the content of the effect and the pressed number uniquely correspond to each other due to the correspondence between the effect number and the specific content of the actually suggested suggestion effect. Can be played.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the specific content of the actually suggested suggestion and the pressing number correspond to each other in a unique manner. It is good also as a structure with which a number respond | corresponds uniquely. For example, a plurality of winning combination corresponding effects suggesting that the first cherry has been won is prepared in advance, and the pressing number is defined in the effect table in the above embodiment. And when the production number “11” or the production number “12” is set, the suggested effect actually performed is selected from the winning combination corresponding effect that suggests that a plurality of prepared first cherries have been won. . In such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in data indicating the specific content of the suggestion effect in addition to the operational effects in the above embodiment. This is because it is not necessary to store a plurality of data of the same effect in the effect data table.

  (9) In the above embodiment, in the effect data table, the number pressed when performing the winning combination corresponding effect indicating that the first cherry was won in the normal state, and the first cherry was won in the RT state. Although the configuration is such that the number to be pressed when performing the winning combination corresponding effect suggesting this is specified, the configuration is changed. In the performance data table, only the number to be pressed in the case of performing the winning role corresponding effect that suggests that the first cherry was won under the normal state, and the winning that suggests that the first cherry was won under the RT state A configuration is adopted in which a pressing number is not defined when performing a role corresponding effect. In the lottery result command process, the operation information change process is performed after the process of step S913. In the operation information change process, first, it is determined whether or not the first cherry is won. If the first cherry is won, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT state. If a negative determination is made in at least one of the processes, the operation information change process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in both processes, that is, if the first cherry is won in the RT state, the left operation information is displayed. After changing to “16” indicating the symbol number to which the “blue cherry” symbol is attached, the operation information changing process is terminated. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in data related to the setting of operation information and order information while achieving the effects of the above embodiment.

  It goes without saying that the same configuration may be applied to the second cherry.

  (10) In the above embodiment, when the winning combination non-correspondence effect is performed when the first cherry or the second cherry is won, “3” indicating the symbol number assigned with the “red cherry” symbol as the left operation information. It was set as the configuration which sets. This is the case where the winning probability of the first cherry and the winning probability of the second cherry are equal, and the left stop switch 42 is operated aiming at either the “red cherry” symbol or the “blue cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L. This is because the probability of missing the cherry prize is equal. In a configuration in which the winning probability of the first cherry and the winning probability of the second cherry are different, it is desirable to set each symbol number in consideration of the ratio of these winning probabilities.

  For example, in the case of a configuration in which the first cherry is won with a probability of 1/50 and the second cherry is won with a probability of 4/50, “red cherry” with a probability of 1/5 in a normal state. “3” indicating the symbol number with the symbol is set, and “16” indicating the symbol number with the “blue cherry” symbol is set with a probability of 4/5. In the RT state, “3” indicating the symbol number to which the “red cherry” symbol is attached with a probability of 4/5 is set, and the symbol with the “blue cherry” symbol is attached with a probability of one fifth. It is assumed that “16” indicating the number is set.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration including an effect that teaches all the operation orders of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been described, but only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order. You may apply to the structure provided with the effect which teaches only the stop switch operated first, provided with the winning combination. In such a case, the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be achieved by associating the order information indicating only the stop switch to be operated first with the effect.

  (12) In the above embodiment, when no suggestion effect is performed, “−1” indicating that an arbitrary operation timing is acceptable is set as left, middle, and right operation information, and any operation is performed as order information. Although “−1” indicating that the order is acceptable is set, operation information and order information corresponding to the pressing number “8” may be set. That is, it is good also as a structure which sets the operation information and order information which can reduce the occurrence frequency of missing. However, in such a configuration, the medal payout performance obtained by the performance test is compared with the medal payout performance obtained by the performance test and the medal payout performance actually played by the player at the game hall or the like. There is a concern about the possibility of becoming higher.

  (13) In the above embodiment, when the suggestion effect is not performed, “−1” indicating that any operation timing is acceptable is set as the left, middle, and right operation information. It is good also as a structure which sets any of "-20" at random.

  (14) In the above embodiment, the display control device 81 executes the setting of the operation information and the order information. However, the main control device 101 may execute the setting.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the display control board 81a is configured not to include the connector for performance testing and the buffer circuit IC. However, it may be configured to mount at least one of the connector and the buffer circuit IC. Even in a case where only the connector is not mounted or a configuration where only the buffer circuit IC is not mounted, it can be expected that the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  (16) In the above embodiment, when performing a performance test, the main controller 101 and the display controller 81 are connected to separate relay terminal boards. However, the main controller 101 and the display controller 81 may be connected to the same relay terminal board. It is good also as a structure directly connected to a performance testing machine, without going through a relay terminal board | substrate.

  (17) In the above embodiment, the configuration of the display control board 81a on the mounting surface side has been described. The electronic components corresponding to the connector mounting area for performance testing and the buffer circuit IC mounting area may not be mounted.

  (18) In the above embodiment, the configuration for outputting the operation information and the order information to the performance test machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the configuration for outputting the operation information and the order information to another device. It is also good.

  For example, the second auxiliary display unit is provided in the slot machine separately from the auxiliary display unit, and the operation information and the order information are output to the second auxiliary display unit. In such a configuration, the second auxiliary display unit can notify the operation timing and operation sequence of the stop switch while performing the suggestion effect on the auxiliary display unit. Therefore, a player who does not know that it would be advantageous to avoid the establishment of the Cherry Prize in the RT state was performed for the winning role suggesting the first cherry or the second cherry winning in the RT state. It is possible to avoid the completion of the RT state by establishing a cherry winning corresponding to the case. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by not knowing the game playability.

  Alternatively, a stop operation confirmation device is provided, and the operation information and the order information, and the operation result information indicating the operation timing and the operation order when the stop switch is actually operated are input to the stop operation confirmation device. In such a configuration, by comparing the above information input to the stop operation confirmation device, the skill of the player who operates the stop switch aiming at the symbol, the level of understanding of the gameability, etc. are confirmed. Is possible. As a result, a game hall manager or the like can manage medal payout in accordance with the skill level of the player.

  (19) In the above embodiment, in the winning combination corresponding effect, the winning symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the player can recognize the winning combination. I just need it. For example, when the first cherry is won, a character wearing a red shirt is displayed on the auxiliary display unit. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to suggest that the winning combination is the first cherry through the color of the shirt.

  (20) In the above embodiment, when the game state is the RT state and the first cherry or the second cherry is won, the suggestion effect is always performed, but the suggestion is given with a predetermined probability as in the normal state. It is good also as a structure which produces an effect.

  (21) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a start command is generated after three medals are bet. However, even after one bet or two bets, the start command is issued. It goes without saying that it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to store a lottery table corresponding to the betting situation in advance.

  (22) In the above embodiment, as a privilege to be given, in addition to the privilege that the gaming state shifts and the privilege of replaying, it is configured to include the privilege to pay out medals, but is limited to this configuration Instead, any configuration may be used as long as the player is given some kind of privilege. For example, a configuration in which a prize other than a medal is paid out instead of a medal to pay out a medal may be used. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (23) In the above embodiment, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having five lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, five reels arranged in parallel It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having seven effective lines.

  (24) In the above embodiment, a so-called A type slot machine has been described. However, a B type, a C type, a combined type of A type and C type, a combined type of B type and C type, and further a CT game are provided. The present invention may be applied to any type of slot machine such as the above type, and it is clear that the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained in any case. In addition, examples of bonus winning in each type include BB winning, RB winning, SB winning, CT winning and the like.

  (25) In the above embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied is shown, but the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Gaming machines Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role based on the determination result of the start determination means;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Display control means for starting the cyclic display of the pattern based on the determination result of the start determination means, and controlling the display of the cyclic display means to stop the cyclic display of the pattern based on the operation of the stop operation means ( (Slip table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main control device 101),
When the winning result of the winning combination is winning, and the winning symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination stops at a predetermined effective position (active line), a privilege (medal payout, transition to BB state, replay, etc.) is given. Privilege granting means (medal payout processing function S211 of main controller 101, BB start processing function S604),
In a gaming machine provided with auxiliary effect execution means (auxiliary display unit 65) capable of executing an auxiliary effect (effect corresponding to a winning combination) indicating the winning combination won in the lottery of the combination,
When performing the auxiliary effect, auxiliary effect determining means (effect number setting processing function S905 of the display control device 81) for determining the effect content related to the operation of the stop operation means;
Operation information setting means (operation information setting processing function S912 of display control device 81 and order) that sets specific operation information related to the operation of the stop operation means when at least the auxiliary effect determining means determines the contents of the effect of the auxiliary effect. Information setting processing function S913),
Storage means (ROM of the display control device 81) for storing a correspondence information group (effect data table, push-down table) in which a correspondence relation between the production contents of the auxiliary production and the specific operation information is determined in advance;
The operation information setting means sets specific operation information corresponding to the determination result of the auxiliary effect determination means based on the correspondence information group,
The display control means performs display control of the circulation display means so that when the stop operation means is operated based on the specific operation information set by the operation information setting means, a stop result advantageous to the player is obtained. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to this gaming machine, when an auxiliary effect suggesting a winning combination is executed, specific operation information related to the operation of the stop operation means is set. When the stop operation means is operated based on the specific operation information, the circulation display means is display-controlled so as to obtain a stop result advantageous to the player. In such a configuration, even if some injustice is made regarding the execution of the auxiliary performance, the auxiliary operation is performed by operating the stop operation means based on the specific operation information or performing an operation corresponding to the operation of the stop operation means. It is possible to easily find frauds related to the execution of the production.

  Further, by storing a correspondence information group in which a correspondence relationship between the effect contents of the auxiliary effects and the specific operation information is determined in advance, and setting the specific operation information based on the correspondence information group, the specific operation information It becomes possible to simplify the processing configuration relating to the setting and to reduce the number of debugging steps.

  Furthermore, in a gaming machine capable of executing an auxiliary effect that suggests a winning combination, the winning is invalidated by executing the auxiliary effect without establishing a corresponding winning even though the winning combination was won. It is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence of so-called spillage. Therefore, in recent years, there has been proposed a gaming machine in which the amount of game media applied varies depending on the frequency of execution of auxiliary effects when a winning combination is won. Further, when the gaming machine does not have the game medium provision performance as designed, the profit on the player side or the game hall side is significantly hindered. For this reason, a manufacturer that manufactures a gaming machine generally performs a performance test such as whether or not the gaming machine has a gaming medium provision performance as designed at the development stage of the gaming machine.

  Here, when performing a performance test of a gaming machine in which the amount of game media applied varies depending on the execution frequency of executing the auxiliary effect, a stop operation is performed after a person confirms the auxiliary effect executed by the auxiliary effect executing means. It is necessary to repeat the act of manipulating the means. If, for example, the game media provision performance is measured by repeatedly playing a game without confirming the supplementary performance executed by the supplementary performance execution means, the game media provision performance obtained by the performance test and the game at the game hall etc. This is because the difference that occurs between the game medium provision performance obtained by the player actually playing the game becomes large.

  However, in the case where the game medium provision performance is measured by repeating the act of operating the stop operation means after confirming the auxiliary effect executed by the auxiliary effect execution means, for example, the human cost is large. Or the time required for the performance test may be long.

  On the other hand, in this gaming machine, when an auxiliary effect suggesting a winning combination is executed, specific operation information related to the operation of the stop operation means is set. Therefore, when performing a performance test, an external test device is connected to the gaming machine, and the external testing device outputs a stop operation signal to the gaming machine based on the specific operation information. By adopting such a configuration, even when a performance test is performed using an external test device, the game medium provision performance obtained by the performance test and the player can actually obtain the game at a game hall or the like. It is possible to reduce the difference between the game medium provision performance and the performance test in a suitable form.

  1. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, in the storage means, as the correspondence information group, a first correspondence information group (predetermined correspondence relationship between the effect contents of the auxiliary effect and the first information (pressing number)) ( A gaming machine characterized in that at least a second correspondence information group (pressing table) in which a correspondence relationship between the effect data table), the first information, and the specific operation information is predetermined is stored.

  According to the gaming machine, the storage means includes, as the correspondence information group, the first correspondence information group in which the correspondence between the production contents of the auxiliary effects and the first information is predetermined, the first information, At least a second correspondence information group in which a correspondence relationship with the specific operation information is predetermined is stored. With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the amount of data when one specific operation information is associated with a plurality of effects.

  2. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1 or the gaming machine 2, the operation information setting unit sets specific operation information that is uniquely determined from a determination result of the auxiliary effect determination unit.

  According to this gaming machine, since the operation information setting unit is configured to set the specific operation information that is uniquely determined from the determination result of the auxiliary effect determination unit, the storage unit that stores the correspondence information group is provided. As a result, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration related to the process and to reduce the number of debugging steps.

  Gaming machine4. In the gaming machine 1 or the gaming machine 2, the gaming machine 1 or the gaming machine 2 is configured such that the specific operation information can be uniquely determined from the contents of the auxiliary effect.

  According to this gaming machine, since the specific operation information can be uniquely determined from the production contents of the auxiliary effect, the correspondence information group can be simplified, and the processing configuration relating to the setting of the specific operation information can be simplified. At the same time, the number of debugging steps can be reduced.

  Gaming machine5. Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4 has at least the lottery means and the display control means, and has main control means (main control device 101) for controlling the progress of the game, and auxiliary effect determining means. A gaming machine comprising sub-control means (display control device 81) for controlling the auxiliary effect based on a control signal input from the main control means.

  In the configuration in which the sub control means controls the auxiliary effect based on the control signal input from the main control means as in this gaming machine, it is difficult to find out if the sub control means is fraudulent. It becomes. Therefore, by applying any configuration of the gaming machine 1 to the gaming machine 4 to this configuration, it is possible to easily find out even if the sub-control means is cheated.

  Gaming machine6. In the gaming machine 5, the operation information setting means is provided in the sub-control means.

  According to this gaming machine, the setting of the specific operation information is performed by the sub control means. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to take a countermeasure against fraud without increasing the processing load of the main control means.

  Gaming machine7. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, the control means (display control device 81) having the operation information setting means includes an arithmetic device (CPU 82) for setting the specific operation information and the specific operation. Output member mounting area (connector non-mounting area 84a, buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a) capable of mounting an external output member (buffer circuit IC, test connector) for outputting information to the outside of the gaming machine, and the calculation A transmission member (wiring pattern) capable of transmitting the specific operation information from the apparatus to the output member mounting area is provided, and the external output member is not mounted in the output member mounting area. Gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, the control means having the operation information setting means can be equipped with an arithmetic device for setting the specific operation information and an external output member for outputting the specific operation information to the outside of the gaming machine. An output member mounting area and a transmission member capable of transmitting specific operation information from the arithmetic device to the output member mounting area are provided. In addition, the external output member is not mounted in the output member mounting area. When the external output member is always mounted in the output member mounting area, for example, in an amusement hall or the like, there is a possibility that a fraud such as an illegal signal being input from the external output member to cause the arithmetic device to malfunction is performed. Therefore, by not mounting the external output member in the output member mounting area, it is possible to disconnect the connection of the transmission member, and to avoid the injustice. In addition, by providing a transmission member in the control means, it is possible to perform the confirmation by mounting an external output member in the output member mounting area when it is confirmed whether the control means is fraudulent. Therefore, it is possible to easily find the fraud related to the execution of the auxiliary effect while making the fraud such as inputting a fraud signal to cause the arithmetic device to malfunction.

  Gaming machine8. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, the specific operation information is information indicating an operation timing of the stop operation means.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to confirm whether fraud has been performed by operating the stop operation means at the operation timing indicated by the specific operation information.

  8. gaming machine One of the gaming machines 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine includes a plurality of the stop operation means, and the specific operation information is information indicating an operation order of the stop operation means. To play.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to confirm whether fraud has been performed by operating the stop operation means in the operation order indicated by the specific operation information.

  Gaming machine 10. In any of the gaming machines 1 to 9, the lottery result of the winning combination is the first winning combination (first cherry) and the first pattern (the “red cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L) is in the effective position. When stopped, the first privilege granting means (medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101) for granting the first privilege (four medal payout) advantageous to the player, and the lottery result of the combination is the first lottery result. Specific game state ending means for ending a specific game state (RT state) that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the first picture has been stopped at the effective position (the end of the RT state of the main control device 101) Processing function S807, S804), the operation information setting means, when the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning, and the auxiliary effect determining means determines the effect content of the auxiliary effect, Before the first pattern The first specific operation information (left operation information “3”, middle operation information “−1”, right operation information “−1”) that can be stopped at the effective position or the first picture is stopped at the effective position. The second specific operation information (left operation information “16”, middle operation information “−1”, right operation information “−1”) can be set.

  According to this gaming machine, when the first pattern stops at the effective position, the first privilege advantageous to the player is given. On the other hand, when the first picture stops at the valid position under the specific gaming state, the specific gaming state may be terminated. In such a configuration, when an auxiliary effect suggesting the first winning combination is executed, the stop operation means is operated to stop the first design at the effective position, or the first design is stopped at the effective position. It is assumed that the stop operation means is operated to avoid it. Therefore, when the auxiliary effect suggesting the first winning combination is executed, the first specific operation information that can stop the first design at the effective position or the stop of the first design at the effective position can be avoided. 2 By adopting a configuration in which specific operation information is set, the circulation display means can be set as a stop result in accordance with the actual game, and fraud related to the execution of the auxiliary effect can be easily found.

  Gaming machine 11. In the gaming machine 10, the operation information setting means, when the first picture is stopped at the effective position, when the game can be expected to be paid out more in the subsequent game than when the first picture is not stopped, If the specific operation information is set and the first picture is prevented from stopping at the effective position, when the game can be expected to be paid out in a subsequent game as compared with the case where the first picture is stopped, A gaming machine characterized by setting specific operation information.

  According to this gaming machine, the specific operation information is set so that more game media can be expected to be paid out. Since a player generally plays a game with the expectation of acquiring a lot of game media, such a configuration can make the circulation display means a stop result in accordance with the actual game. It is possible to easily find fraud related to the execution of the auxiliary performance.

  Gaming machine 12. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 11, the lottery result of the winning combination is the first winning combination (first cherry) and the first pattern (the “red cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L) is in the effective position. When stopped, the first privilege granting means (medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101) for granting the first privilege (four medal payout) advantageous to the player, and the lottery result of the winning combination is the second winning combination. (2nd cherry) When the 2nd picture ("blue cherry" design of the left reel 32L) stops at the effective position when it is elected, the 2nd privilege (4 medal payout) which is advantageous to the player is given A second privilege giving means (medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101), and the circulation display means has the stop operation means at a timing at which the first picture can be stopped at the effective position. Is operated When the second design cannot be stopped at the effective position and the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the second design can be stopped at the effective position, the first design is made effective. A gaming machine, wherein the first picture and the second picture are spaced apart so that they cannot be stopped at a position.

  According to this gaming machine, when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the second design can be stopped at the effective position in the situation where the first combination is won, the first design is stopped at the effective position. The first privilege is not granted. Further, when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the first picture can be stopped at the effective position in the situation where the second role is won, the second picture does not stop at the effective position, and the second privilege Is not granted. In such a configuration, the frequency at which the first privilege or the second privilege is given depends on the frequency at which the auxiliary effect is executed in the situation where the first role or the second role is won, and the auxiliary effect is executed. There is a concern that a privilege may be obtained illegally if a fraud related to is made. Therefore, by applying any configuration of the gaming machine 1 to the gaming machine 11 to this configuration, it is possible to easily find the fraud even if the fraud is made.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as a gaming machine, 32 ... Reel as a circulating body, 33 ... Light emitting unit, 41 ... Start lever as start operation means or start operation means, 42-44 ... Stop operation means Stop switch as 56, first credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57 ... second credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58 ... as start operation means or input operation means Third credit insertion switch, 63... Upper lamp constituting auxiliary effect executing means, 64. Speaker constituting auxiliary effect executing means, 65. Auxiliary display unit constituting auxiliary effect executing means, 81. Display as sub-control device Control device, 82... CPU constituting auxiliary production determining means, operation information setting means, etc., 84a Connector non-mounting area, 85a ... buffer circuit IC non-mounting area, 101 ... main control device as main control device, 102 ... CPU constituting various control means such as lottery means and main control means, 201 ... first relay terminal board 202 ... Second relay terminal board, 301 ... Performance tester.

Claims (2)

Circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start determination means capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means for performing a lottery of a role based on the determination result of the start determination means;
Stop operation means operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Display control means for starting the cyclic display of the pattern based on the determination result of the start determination means, and for controlling the display of the cyclic display means to stop the cyclic display of the pattern based on the operation of the stop operation means; ,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege when the lottery result of the combination is a winning combination and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination stops at a predetermined effective position;
In a gaming machine comprising auxiliary production execution means capable of executing an auxiliary production that suggests the winning combination won in the lottery of the combination,
A first privilege granting means for granting a first privilege advantageous to a player when the lottery result of the role is a first role winning and the first pattern stops at the effective position;
Specific game state ending means for ending a specific game state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning and the first design is stopped at the effective position;
When executing the auxiliary effect, auxiliary effect determining means for determining the effect content related to the operation of the stop operation means;
Operation information setting means for setting specific operation information related to the operation of the stop operation means when at least the auxiliary effect determining means determines the contents of the effect of the auxiliary effect;
A storage means for storing a correspondence information group in which a correspondence relationship between the production contents of the auxiliary effect and the specific operation information is predetermined;
The operation information setting means sets specific operation information corresponding to the determination result of the auxiliary effect determination means based on the correspondence information group,
The display control means is configured to display-control the circulation display means so that when the stop operation means is operated based on the specific operation information set by the operation information setting means, a stop result advantageous to the player is obtained. age,
The auxiliary effect execution means is either when the lottery result of the winning combination is the first winning combination, when the gaming state is the specific gaming state, or when the gaming state is not the specific gaming state. However, it is possible to execute the first role selection suggestive auxiliary effect suggesting the first role selection,
In the correspondence information group, there is an effect content for performing the first role suggestion auxiliary effect in a gaming state that is not the specific gaming state, and first specific operation information that can stop the first picture at the effective position. And the contents of the effect of performing the first role suggestion auxiliary effect in the specific gaming state and the second specific operation information capable of avoiding the first picture from stopping at the effective position. With
A means for notifying an operation method corresponding to the specific operation information set by the operation information setting means ;
At least the lottery means and the display control means, and a main control device that controls the progress of the game, and the auxiliary effect determination means, and controls the auxiliary effect based on a control signal input from the main control device And a sub-control device, wherein the sub-control device is provided with the operation information setting means . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine.

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