JP5937797B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more specifically, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying and one game is completed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery. The player first determines the number of bets by a BET operation, and performs a start operation (lever operation) in a state where a prescribed bet number is set. Thereby, the rotation of the reels is started, and the player stops the rotation by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination is obtained when a predetermined winning combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination of symbols) is arranged on the winning line. Will occur. That is, in the slot machine, the game is advanced by the operation of the player.

  The winning combinations include, for example, small combinations, bonuses, and replays. The player can obtain a profit by paying out a predetermined number of medals (or game balls) for each type of small role when winning the small role, and the bonus winning is advantageous for the player. A profit can be obtained by shifting to a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous gaming state). Further, the player can obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming a new medal (or game ball) for setting the bet amount in the replay winning.

  Such a slot machine has a signal indicating that it is controlled to an advantageous gaming state by winning a bonus, a hall computer that manages each slot machine of the game hall, a data display terminal that manages information of each slot machine, etc. The number of times the slot machine that output the signal is controlled to the advantageous gaming state by winning a bonus in these external devices, or the player can recognize the number of times, etc. It is common to display as follows.

  In addition, as an advantageous gaming state, a slot machine capable of controlling the gaming state during a replay time (hereinafter referred to as RT) in which a re-gamer is elected with high probability, and an assist time (hereinafter referred to as a notification period in which navigation effects can be performed) A slot machine capable of controlling the production state has been proposed. Generally, a slot machine is provided with a game control board that controls the gaming state and the above-mentioned lottery and the like, and an effect control board that controls the effect state and the like. The RT state is controlled by the substrate processing, and the AT state is controlled by the effect control substrate processing.

  Requests to manage and display the number of times controlled by RT and AT on an external device even in a slot machine that can be controlled to an advantageous gaming state such as RT and AT, in addition to the bonus winning as described above. There is. On the other hand, a slot machine that outputs an RT signal indicating that RT is in progress from the game control board side to an external device and outputs an AT signal indicating that AT is in progress from the effect control board side to the external device is proposed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-301194 A

  In the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, a signal path for an RT signal is provided from the game control board as a signal path for outputting a signal indicating an advantageous gaming state to the outside, and a signal path for the RT signal. Separately, it is necessary to provide a signal path for the AT signal from the effect control board, that is, to provide a signal path from each board. For this reason, the design of the signal path becomes complicated, and it becomes necessary to provide extra parts, which may lead to high costs.

  In addition, as described above, the AT state is generally controlled by processing of the effect control board, and communication between the effect control board and the game control board is generally one-way communication. Therefore, even if the AT signal is output from the game control board side to the external device, it is difficult to accurately output a signal indicating the state of the effect control board side from the game control board side to the external device.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of more accurately transmitting an advantageous gaming state to the outside of the slot machine without complicating a signal path for external output. The purpose is to provide.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention includes:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (for example, medals), and a variable that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. A slot machine (one game is completed when a display result is derived on a display device (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device ( For example, slot machine 1)
Game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting control information based on the progress of the game;
The control information transmitted from the game control means is received, and the effect is controlled based on the received control information, while the information control means (for example, transmission of information to the game control means is impossible) Sub-control unit 91),
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when the variable display device derives a display result;
With
The game control means includes
Prior determination means (for example, a main control unit) that determines whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings (for example, special roles and general roles) before a display result is derived to the variable display device for each game Step Sc2 executed by 41),
Derivation for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result (for example, a winning flag) of the prior determination unit and an operation mode (for example, a pressing order or a stop operation position) of the derivation operation unit. Control means (for example, the process of step Sc3 executed by the main control unit 41);
State control means for controlling any one of a plurality of states including a specific state (for example, RT4 state) (for example, the main control unit 41 is one of a normal gaming state, an RT1 to RT4 state, an internal medium state, or a bonus state) Processing to control the gaming state),
Said state control means are controlled in the specific state by, and the determination result of the pre-determining means first determine the result (e.g., usually winning flag indicating replay) when it is, the operation of the derivation operation means An operation mode determination means (for example, the process of step Sd11 executed by the main control unit 41) that determines the mode to any one of a plurality of types (for example, the internal pressing order shown in FIG. 15);
Counting means for counting the number of consecutive correct operations for operating the derivation operation means in the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination means (for example, processing of step Se4 executed by the main control unit 41);
Control that externally outputs a specific signal (for example, a special signal) related to a game when it is determined that the correct operation has been performed a predetermined number of consecutive times (for example, three times) based on the counting result of the counting means External output means (for example, the process of step Se6 executed by the main control unit 41),
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, while giving the same value (for example, normal replay winning) regardless of whether the derivation operation means is operated by the correct answer operation or not , If the determination result of the prior determination means is a second determination result different from the first determination result (for example, push order bell, push order promotion replay, push order maintenance replay, push order entry replay), the derivation Value giving means (for example, main control) that gives different values (for example, different medal payout numbers or transitions to different gaming states) depending on the operation mode of the operation means (for example, correct answer push order or incorrect answer push order) Processing of step Sc4 executed by the unit 41),
Determination result information transmitting means (for example, main control section) for transmitting determination result information (for example, internal winning command) that can specify the determination result of the prior determination means and the determination result of the operation mode determination means to the effect control means Step Sd14 executed by 41),
With
The production control means includes
A determination result information receiving means for receiving the determination result information transmitted from the determination result information transmitting means (for example, the process of step Sg1 executed by the sub-control unit 91);
Advantageous preferred control for the player (e.g., AT) a chromatic advantage control means for performing (for example, step Sh4 the sub control unit 91 is executed),
Operation mode notifying means for notifying information that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operating means (for example, processing of the sub-control unit 91 for executing the navigation effect 512 shown in FIG. 21);
With
The operation mode notification means includes:
In the case where the said chromatic advantage controlled by chromatic advantage control means being performed, when the determination result information receiving means receives the determination result information indicating the second determination result is favorable value by the value providing means Is notified of information that can specify the operation mode (for example, the correct answer pressing order) (for example, control of the sub-control unit 91 that performs the navigation effect of the correct answer pressing order shown in FIG. 23),
When the determination result information receiving means receives the determination result information indicating the first determination result, the number of consecutive correct operations (for example, the value of the continuous correct counter) is a predetermined number (for example, three times). When it is determined that there is a possibility that the specific signal is output externally (for example, at the time of first hit AT), the operation mode (for example, the correct internal push order) specified by the determination result information is specified. While reporting possible information (for example, control of the sub-control unit 91 in the game A5 shown in FIG. 23), there is a possibility that the number of consecutive correct operations may be a predetermined number, and the specific signal is output externally. when it is determined to not (e.g., after discontinuation during aT), the notified information capable of specifying a different operation mode from the operation mode is the specific (e.g., sub-system in the game A14 shown in FIG. 23 Control parts 91),
The counting means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is the first determination result, when the derivation operation unit is operated with an incorrect operation different from the correct operation, or the determination result of the prior determination unit is the In the case of the second determination result, when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode in which the advantageous value is not given by the value giving means, data for counting the number of consecutive correct answer operations is initialized ( For example, steps Se3, Se7, Se8 executed by the main control unit 41),
The ratio at which the operation of the derivation operation means in the specific operation mode is the correct operation is higher than the ratio at which the operation of the derivation operation unit in the non-specific operation mode different from the specific operation mode is the correct operation,
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, the production control means depends on whether or not it is necessary to externally output the number of consecutive correct operations for operating the derivation operation means in the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination means and specific information. Thus, it is possible to determine whether or not to notify the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination means. Then, in order to notify the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit when it is determined that the production control unit needs to output specific information to the outside, the game control unit performs the correct operation continuously for a predetermined number of times. In response to this, specific information can be output to the outside, and information indicating the control state of the effect control means can be output to the outside as needed. Here, when the information indicating the control state of the effect control means cannot be output to the outside, or when the information indicating the control state of the effect control means is output to the outside even if unnecessary, the external The slot machine information that is output to is not accurate. However, the effect control means determines whether or not to notify the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit according to whether or not specific information needs to be output to the outside, and the game control unit determines whether the correct operation is performed. Since the specific information indicating the control state of the effect control means is output to the outside based on the number of consecutive times, the information indicating the accurate control state of the effect control means can be output to the outside. Therefore, since the game control means can also output the control state of the effect control means to the outside, the slot of the effect control means can be accurately detected without complicating the signal path for external output. Can be transmitted outside the machine.
Note that the same value means that the same gaming value is given regardless of the operation mode of the derivation operation means, the meaning that the gaming state to be transferred is the same, or the gaming state is Includes the meaning of not migrating.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is the first determination result, the derivation control unit may display the same display result (for example, “replay / replay / replay”) regardless of the operation mode of the derivation operation unit. Control for deriving the combination) may be performed.

  According to such a configuration, when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the first determination result, the derivation control unit performs control to derive the same display result without being affected by the operation mode of the derivation operation unit. Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of interest.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The game control means is a game return means (for example, a step executed by the main control unit 41) for returning to the state before the power supply stop when the power supply to the slot machine is started after the power supply is stopped. A process of Sa7),
When the power supply to the slot machine is started after the power supply is stopped, the effect control means is a performance return means (for example, a step executed by the sub-control unit 91) for returning to the state before the power supply is stopped. Sf8 processing)
The operating mode notifying means, wherein which power supply is performed the chromatic advantage controlled by the chromatic advantage control means until immediately before the stop, after the presentation return means is allowed to return to the state before the power outage, the When the determination result information receiving means receives the determination result information indicating the first determination result, information that can specify the operation mode specified from the determination result information until the correct answer operation is continuously performed a predetermined number of times. May be notified (for example, control of the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG. 25).

According to such a configuration, when the chromatic advantage control means through the front and rear braking power supply has been performed a chromatic advantage control, until correct operation is performed continuously for a predetermined time, determined from the determined result information by the operation mode notification means Since the information that can specify the operation mode to be performed is notified, a specific signal is output to the outside by the external output means, and it is easy to grasp the state after power supply outside the slot machine.

(4) In any one of the slot machines from (1) to (3) above,
The game control means further includes output information storage means (for example, an AT signal output flag shown in FIG. 26) for storing external output information indicating that the external output means has output the specific information externally.
When the output information storage unit stores the external output information, the determination result information transmission unit is configured to perform the operation mode determination unit even if the determination result of the prior determination unit is the first determination result. Determination result information that cannot determine the determination result may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, control of the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 26).

  According to such a configuration, the information indicating the determined operation mode is not transmitted to the effect control means while the output information storage means stores the information indicating that the specific information has been output to the outside. Only in this case, information indicating the determined operation mode can be transmitted to the effect control means, and the load can be reduced.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows a winning line. It is a figure for demonstrating the item relevant to the kind of special combination, the combination of a special role, and the matter related to a special role, the kind of general role, the combination of the design of a general role, and the matter related to a general role. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an external output board | substrate. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of a data display terminal, (B) is a figure for demonstrating the importance of a data display terminal. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the combination read as a lottery object combination for every game state, (B) is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object name. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (main) which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command storage process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the internal pushing order which a main control part determines. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special signal external output process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command reception interruption process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific control content of a slot machine. It is a time chart which shows the specific control content of a slot machine. It is a time chart which shows the detailed control content of a slot machine. It is a time chart which shows the detailed control content of a slot machine. It is a time chart which shows the detailed control content of a slot machine. It is a time chart which shows the detailed control content of a slot machine. It is a time chart which shows the detailed control content of a slot machine.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  First, an outline of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The slot machine 1 according to this embodiment includes a front door 1b and a housing 1a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is configured so that a cylindrical left reel 2L, a middle reel 2C, and a right reel 2R can be visually recognized from a front door 1b through a see-through window 3. Around the see-through window 3 arranged in the center of the panel 1c, a medal insertion unit 4 for inserting medals, a MAXBET switch 6 for setting a maximum bet number, a start switch 7 for starting a game, and each reel are stopped. A left stop switch 8L, a middle stop switch 8C, a right stop switch 8R, and a game display unit 13 for displaying information related to the game.

  Further, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 at the upper part of the front door 1b, and the speakers 53 and 54, the medal payout opening 9, the title (model name) of the slot machine 1, a payout table, and the like are printed at the lower part. A lower panel 1d. Note that the payout table is a table showing a combination of a combination of a combination, which will be described later, and the number of medals to be paid out according to the combination, and may be printed on the reel panel 1c or the like and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a standby state. May be.

  When a player starts a game in the slot machine 1, generally, a predetermined number of medals (usually three or more) are inserted into the medal insertion unit 4 or a predetermined bet is operated by operating the MAXBET switch 6. Set the number (usually the maximum 3 bets). When the bet amount is set, the start switch 7 becomes effective, and the slot machine 1 is ready to start the game. When the player operates the start switch 7 in a state where the game can be started, each reel (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R) starts to rotate. In this state, the player operates one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to stop the rotation of each reel, and the display result is derived and displayed through the fluoroscopic window 3.

  When the rotation of each reel stops, the game ends, and when a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined combination is derived (equipped) as a display result, a winning corresponding to the combination occurs. When the number of medals paid out in accordance with the winning is stored, the medal amount exceeding the maximum value is paid out from the medal payout opening 9 when the memorized number of medals exceeds the maximum value (usually 50). When a winning combination with a game state transition occurs, the gaming state transitions according to the combination. If no winning combination occurs, the player operates the MAXBET switch 6 again, or inserts a medal into the medal insertion unit 4 again, and starts the next game.

  If the memorized number of medals remains when the player finishes the game, the memorized medal number is paid out from the medal payout opening 9 when the player operates the settlement switch 10.

  The above is the outline of the slot machine 1.

  Next, a detailed configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 for displaying credits, a game auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. 1BETLED 14 that informs that one bet number is set by lighting, 2BETLED 15 that informs that two bet numbers are set, and 3 bet number are set by lighting A 3BET LED 16 for informing, an insertion request LED 17 for informing a state in which a medal can be inserted is lit, a start valid LED 18 for informing that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, and a wait state Waiting LED 19 to notify that it is lit, and a replay game to be described later A replay during the LED20 to inform, is provided by. Note that the wait state is a state in which a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, and the reels are thus waiting to start rotating, and in this embodiment is approximately 4.1 seconds.

  Further, “credit” means the number of medals obtained by subtracting the number of bets from the number of medals stored (inserted) in the slot machine 1. In the present embodiment, when a medal is inserted in a state where the bet number is not set, the automatically inserted medal number is set as the bet number.

  For example, when a player inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4 in a state where no medal is inserted, the bet number is set to 1 and the 1BETLED 14 is lit. Next, when the player inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4, the bet number is set to 2, and the 2BETLED 15 is lit. Further, when the player inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4, the maximum bet number is set to 3, and the 3BET LED 16 and the start valid LED 18 are lit. In this state, the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 1 is three, but since all three are set as the number of bets, “0” is displayed on the credit display 11. When the player further inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4 in this state, the maximum bet number is 3, so “1” is displayed on the credit display 11 as credit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of credits is 50 (sheets).

  The front door 1b of the slot machine 1 can be locked by a locking portion 1e, and is generally locked when starting a game. The front door 1b of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking part 1e and rotating it clockwise.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a movable display device 2, a power supply box 100, and a hopper unit 34.

  The movable display device 2 includes the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R described above and reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. These reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R rotate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, so that a plurality of types of symbols are continuously displayed through the see-through window 3.

  In addition, the movable display device 2 is provided with a reel LED 55 which will be described later, and the reel LED 55 can independently irradiate each symbol of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, thereby improving the visibility of the reel. can do.

  The power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for changing the setting and a reset switch for canceling the error state or the stop state in the normal state. A reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing the value and a power switch 39 for turning on / off the power are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has different expected values for the medal payout rate (so-called machine discount) according to the set value. Here, the medal payout rate is the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals inserted. For example, when 1000 medals are inserted and 1100 medals are paid out when the game for 1000 medals is completed, the medal payout rate is 110%. Naturally, the player who has more medals than the number of medals inserted (the medal payout rate is 100% or more) is in an advantageous state for the player.

  The set value can be set from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and the higher the set value, the higher the medal payout rate. That is, the slot machine 1 in which the set value is set to a high value (for example, 4, 5, 6) has a high advantage for the player and the set value is set to a low value (for example, 1, 2, 3). The slot machine 1 being used is less advantageous. The set value may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), or in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages.

  In order to change the above set value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 by operating the power switch 39 after inserting a dedicated key into the setting key switch 37 to turn it on. When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on as described above, the setting value read from the internal storage device is displayed on the setting value display 24 provided on the front door 1b. Next, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the set value displayed on the set value display 24 is incremented by 1 (the value next to the set value 6 returns to 1). After the reset / setting switch 38 is operated to a desired setting value, when the start switch 7 is operated, the setting value is stored in the internal storage device, and the game shifts to the game ready state.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, a dedicated key is inserted into the setting key switch 37 in the state where the bet amount is not set, so that the set value is turned on. By inserting a key dedicated to the setting key switch 37 and turning it on, the setting value acquired from the internal storage device is displayed on the setting value display 24. In this state, the game cannot be started, and the game can be started by inserting a dedicated key into the setting key switch 37 and turning it off.

  The hopper unit 34 includes a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9, and driving of the hopper motor 34b. And a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by.

  An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided adjacent to the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined number of stored medals. The full tank sensor 35a is configured such that when the conductive member comes into contact with the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 and conducts electricity, the amount of medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is full. It is possible to detect that a state has been reached.

  The slot machine 1 includes an external output board 1000 inside, and outputs signals from the external output board 1000 to an external device.

  A plurality of types of symbols are arranged on each reel (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R), and the player can place three symbols vertically on each reel through the see-through window 3, That is, a 3 × 3 symbol can be visually recognized. Note that the number of symbols that can be visually recognized is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that at least one symbol can be visually recognized on each reel.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “black 7”, “net 7”, “white 7”, “white BAR”, “black BAR”, “replay”, “replay”, A plurality of types of symbols such as “bell”, “orange”, “watermelon”, and “cherry” that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order.

  The above-mentioned plural kinds of symbols are shown on the plane in FIG. 3, but as described above, since each reel is actually a cylindrical shape, the 0th symbol is arranged next to the 20th symbol. Will be. Moreover, the arrangement | sequence and kind of the above-mentioned several symbols are examples, and can be set arbitrarily.

  In the following description, when the portion from the Nth symbol to the N + Mth symbol is described, it is expressed as “M frame”. That is, for example, when it is expressed as 5 frames or less from “Black 7” of No. 10 of the left reel 2L, it means symbols from “Black 7” of No. 10 of the left reel 2L to “Replay” of No. 15.

  Each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated counterclockwise (in FIG. 1 from the upper part to the lower part in the drawing) by reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R arranged in correspondence with each other. Thus, a plurality of types of symbols are displayed continuously. In the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop rotating with a delay of a maximum of 190 ms after the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. The delay time until the reel stops is not limited to this, and the rotation may be stopped with a delay of 190 ms or more in order to improve the game performance.

  Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R rotates 80 times per minute, and the symbols for 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames are changed. Therefore, each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can draw a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 ms. That is, the symbols that stop when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated are the symbols that are four frames ahead of the symbols that were displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R were operated (a total of five frames). ).

  For example, when the stop switch 8L is operated when “Black 7” of No. 10 on the left reel 2L is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3, the No. 10 “Black 7” of the left reel 2L is inserted in the left reel 2L. Any symbol from “Replay” to No. 15 will be stopped.

  Therefore, for example, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, if the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the reel to be stopped is the reference symbol. The symbols up to 4 frames ahead can be displayed in the lower row. Therefore, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are within 5 frames including the symbols displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line.

  Here, the winning line means a line in which a winning is generated when a combination of symbols is arranged among 3 × 3 frames displayed through the fluoroscopic window 3. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the winning line includes the reels 2 </ b> L, 2 </ b> C, and 2 </ b> R displayed through the perspective window 3, the left reel upper stage 2 </ b> Lt, the left reel middle stage 2 </ b> Lm, and the left reel lower stage. 2Lb, middle reel upper stage 2Ct, middle reel middle stage 2Cm, middle reel lower stage 2Cb, right reel upper stage 2Rt, right reel middle stage 2Rm, right reel lower stage 2Rb, left reel upper stage 2Lt, middle reel middle stage 2Cm, right reel lower stage 2Rb, The winning line L1 which is an oblique line passing through the line and the winning line L2 which is a parallel line connecting the upper stages (2Lt, 2Ct, 2Rt) of each reel are parallel to the middle stage (2Lm, 2Cm, 2Rm) of each reel. A winning line L3 which is a straight line, and a winning line L4 which is an oblique line connecting the reels diagonally to the upper right (2Lb, 2Cm, 2Rt). As described above, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to stop all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is arranged on any of the effective winning lines L1 to L4. Occur.

  In the present embodiment, the case where four winning lines are valid will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a line that irregularly connects the upper left reel 2Lt, the middle reel middle 2Cm, and the right reel upper 2Rt is validated. Alternatively, a one-line configuration with only the winning line L3 may be used.

  The combination of symbols arranged on the winning line according to the combination can be arbitrarily set, and may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination of different symbols. The winning combination is roughly divided into a role that involves paying out medals (hereinafter referred to as a small role), and a role that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets (hereinafter referred to as a replaying role). And a role (hereinafter referred to as a special role) accompanied by a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player (an advantageous gaming state). In the following description, a small combination and a replay combination are also collectively referred to as a general combination.

  In this embodiment, regardless of whether or not medals have been paid out, it is assumed that a predetermined value is given to the player according to the display result derived on the winning line. In other words, it is also a prize that the result of a missed display in a game whose game state has changed (display result when the small role is not available in the game where the small role is won) is a prize, and the special role that does not involve the payout of medals. The winning of a combination of symbols according to the re-playing role is also assumed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the special roles accompanying the transition to BB (Big Bonus) and RB (Regular Bonus) that are advantageous gaming states are “White 7”, “White 7”, “White 7”. BB (Big Bonus), “Black 7”, “Black 7”, “Net 7” or “Net 7”, “Net 7”, “Black 7” are the winning lines. It is composed of two types of RB (regular bonus) in which a prize is generated when they are aligned.

  The special combination is not limited to the combination and type described above, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, “BB 7”, “White 7”, and “Net 7” may be only the BB where a winning occurs by aligning with the winning line, or may be a plurality of types of BBs and a plurality of types of RBs.

  Further, CB (challenge bonus) may be added to the type of bonus. In this case, when a winning occurs when the CB symbols are aligned on the winning line, the state shifts to a CT (challenge time) state. In the CT state, even if a small role is not won in the normal internal lottery process for determining whether or not a winning of any combination is permitted, it is possible to win a small combination due to reel control restrictions. Permissible. Specifically, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are controlled to stop within a predetermined time (75 ms (usually 190 ms)) after the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. The CB state is realized by repeatedly shifting to such a CT state until an end condition is satisfied (until the number of medals to be paid out is 254 or more).

  The special role shown in FIG. 5 is won in the internal lottery process, and a winning occurs when the symbols are arranged on one of the winning lines. When the special role is won, the gaming state is a bonus state (big bonus, regular bonus) Migrate to

  The bonus state is terminated under a predetermined condition. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the BB ends when the payout of medals reaches 361 or more, and the RB has been awarded 12 games in a bonus state when four winnings of any of the small roles are generated. It shall end at the time. The end condition is not limited to the above-mentioned condition, but may be arbitrarily changed according to the design of the medal payout rate or the like, but it is preferable that BB pays out at most 466 sheets.

  In practice, the bonus state is divided into a big bonus state and a regular bonus state. The regular bonus state started due to the RB winning is ended when the winning of any small role occurs four times as described above or when 12 games are consumed, but due to the winning of the BB. In the big bonus state to be started, the transition to the regular bonus state is repeated until the condition of the number of medals to be paid out is satisfied. That is, the big bonus state is “a state in which, after the end of one set of regular bonus states, if the conditions for ending the big bonus state are not satisfied, control is performed to shift to the regular bonus state again without using a symbol”. It can be said that there is.

  In addition, when shifting to the regular bonus state in the big bonus state, the transition may be made to the regular bonus state via a symbol. In this case, after the winning of the JACIN symbol (the symbol accompanying the transition to the regular bonus state), the transition to the regular bonus state is made.

  In the present embodiment, SB (single bonus) is included as a special combination. SB wins when “Orange / Black 7 / Orange” is aligned on the winning line. When an SB win occurs, the gaming state shifts to the SB state, and when one game is consumed, the game ends. In the present embodiment, in the game where SB is won, the left reel 2L is first stopped (stopped first), and when each reel is stopped and the SB is not aligned, "Bell Cherry Replay" Is displayed on the winning line L2, and when the reels are stopped with the right reel 2R as the first stop, the “bell bell cherry cherry” is output regardless of the operation order and stop position of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The display result of “Replay” is not derived.

  Next, the general combination will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the general combination includes a normal replay, a promotion replay, a rush replay, a fall replay, and a plurality of types of control replays as a replaying combination, and a plurality of types as a small combination with a medal payout. No bells, watermelons, cherries, and one piece.

  In the present embodiment, there are several types of replay as a re-gamer, which are used as a trigger for transitioning to a gaming state. There are five types of replay: normal replay, promotion replay, rush replay, fall replay, and control replay.

  In normal replay, a winning occurs when a combination of “replay / replay / replay” is arranged on any winning line. In the promotion replay, a winning occurs when a combination of “replay / replay / bell” is arranged on any winning line. The rush replay occurs when any combination of “Replay / Replay / Cherry” or “Replay / Replay / White 7” is arranged on any winning line. Troll Replay is awarded when a combination of “Bell Cherry Bell” is available on any winning line.

  When a normal replay, promoted replay, rush replay, or falling replay wins, the number of bets equal to the number of bets in the game where the replay wins is automatically set, and the next game is started without setting a new bet. be able to. In addition, when the promotion replay wins in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer increases, and when the rush replay wins, the gaming state is replayed until a predetermined condition is satisfied. It shifts to an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability of the combination increases. On the other hand, after the promotion replay wins, if the fall replay wins in the advantageous gaming state, the gaming state shifts (falls) to the normal gaming state.

  In the control replay 1, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / black BAR / white 7” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 2, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / white 7 / replay” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 3, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / replay / black BAR” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 4, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / black BAR / bell” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 5, a winning occurs when a combination of “White 7 / Replay / Replay” is arranged on any winning line.

  Here, the control replay 1, the control replay 2, the control replay 3, the control replay 4, and the control replay 5 are elected only as a combined role that is won at the same time as the replaying role including at least one of the promotion replay, the rush replay, and the fall replay. Then, winning is controlled in order to control the push order of the push order replays in which the types of replays to be awarded differ according to the stop operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In the following description, control replay 1, control replay 2, control replay 3, control replay 4, and control replay 5 are collectively referred to as control replay.

  For example, when “normal replay + promotion replay + control replay 1 + control replay 5” is won in the internal lottery process, the push order replay is operated by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the order of middle, right, and left. "Replay, Replay, and Replay" are arranged on the winning line, and "Replay, Replay, and Replay" are arranged on any of the winning lines when operated in the other order.

  Bell 1 is awarded when any combination of “any bell any” or “bell • black BAR • bell” is aligned on any winning line. In the case of Bell 2, a winning occurs when a combination of “white BAR, white 7, black BAR” is arranged on any winning line. Bell 3 is awarded when a combination of “white BAR / black BAR / bell” is arranged on any winning line. The winning of the bell 4 occurs when a combination of “white BAR / black BAR / black BAR” is arranged on any winning line. When Bell 1, Bell 2, Bell 3, and Bell 4 win, four medals are paid out.

  Here, the bell 2, the bell 3, and the bell 4 are elected only as a combined role to be elected simultaneously with the small role including the bell 1, and the winning lines to be awarded differ depending on the stop operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Wins to control the push order of the order bells.

  For example, “bell 1 + bell 4” is won in the internal lottery process, and if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of left, center, and right, the bell symbol stops at the middle reel 2Cm. , Because the combination of “any bell any” is aligned on the three winning lines L1, L3, and L4, a total of 12 (4 × 3) medals are paid out, in the other order When the operation is performed, the bell symbol stops at the upper stage 2Ct of the middle reel, and the combination of “any / bell / any” is aligned on one winning line L2, and a winning is generated, so that four medals are paid out. .

  Here, a combination combination in which a winning combination or a derivation result differs according to the stop operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as a pressing order bell and a pressing order replay is referred to as a pressing order. In addition, when the player defeats the push order, the winning of the most advantageous combination by the stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player is referred to as a correct push order. For example, if the pushing order is correctly answered when the pushing order bell is selected, the bell stops at the middle reel 2Cm and 12 medals are paid out.

  A watermelon is awarded when “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. When the watermelon wins, 4 medals are paid out. For Cherry, any combination of “Cherry White 7 Replay”, “Cherry Black 7 Replay”, “Cherry Net 7 Replay”, “Cherry Watermelon Replay” is available on any winning line. When winning, a prize will occur. When Cherry wins, 4 medals are paid out. A winning combination occurs when “orange / black BAR / black 7” is aligned on any winning line. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, replay and bell symbols are arranged within 5 frames on all reels. That is, when either of the normal replay and promotion replay is won, the player replays and promotes regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (the promotion replay is correct when the pushing order is correct). Replays can win any bell. The cherry symbols are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C, and the cherry symbols or white 7 are arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R. That is, when the rush replay or the fall replay is won, the player can win the rush replay and the fall replay regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if the player pushes the push order correctly.

  On the other hand, for watermelon and one-piece combination, each symbol is not arranged within 5 frames on all reels. Accordingly, when a watermelon, a single combination is won, the player cannot win these small combinations unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are properly operated. As for the cherry, as shown in FIG. 3, the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L is arranged only in one place. Therefore, if the player does not operate the stop switch 8L at an appropriate timing, the cherry is placed on the left reel 2L. The symbol cannot be stopped. On the other hand, the white 7, black 7, net 7, watermelon symbol on the middle reel 2C and the replay symbol on the right reel 2R are arranged within five frames each. Therefore, if the player stops the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L, the player can win a cherry regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C.

  The general combination is not limited to the combination of symbols and the number of payouts as described above, and can be arbitrarily set. For example, the watermelon may be divided into two types, which may be a parallel watermelon or a diagonal watermelon, or the cherry may be divided into two types and may be cherry A or cherry B.

  In addition, when the winning line is configured as a single line consisting only of the middle L3, it may be configured as a general combination in which the above-described symbol combinations are aligned on the invalid line. In such a configuration, for example, when the 8th bell of the left reel 2L, the 7th bell of the middle reel 2C, and the 8th bell of the right reel 2R are aligned on the invalid line L2, the winning line L3 actually Since the symbols that are aligned are the 7th replay of the left reel 2L, the 6th cherry of the middle reel 2C, and the 7th watermelon of the right reel 2R, the “Replay Cherry Watermelon” symbol is aligned on the winning line L3. In such a case, by giving a certain payout (for example, 9 cards), even if the bells are aligned on the invalid line, a winning will occur.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 1 generates a game control board 40 that controls the game state, an effect control board 90 that controls an effect according to the game state, and a drive power source for the electrical components. And a power supply substrate 101.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and generates DC voltages necessary for driving various electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 from the AC100V power supply. The generated DC voltage is supplied to the game control board 40 and is also supplied to the effect control board 90 via the game control board 40.

  A command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 include a single system of cables and connectors. Connected through. Each part on the side of the effect control board 90 becomes operable when all the connectors that connect the command transmission line and the power supply line and each board are connected, and the command transmission line is connected to the effect control board 90. If it is not in a state, power is not supplied and operation is not possible. That is, the effect control board 90 can operate only when both command transmission and the power supply line are connected.

  Moreover, since the game control board 40 performs the process which concerns on a game, it is preferable to set it as the structure which cannot be accessed from the outside on security. Therefore, the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are unidirectional communication, and communication from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is allowed, but communication from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40 is allowed. Is not allowed.

  The power board 101 is connected to the hopper motor 34b, the payout sensor 34c, the setting key switch 37, the full sensor 35a, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39.

  The game control board 40 includes a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a door opening detection switch 25, a stop switch 36a, The automatic settlement switch 36b is connected to each of the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R, and detection signals of these connected switches are input. The game control board 40 is connected to a payout sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 via the power supply board 101, and these are connected. A detection signal such as a switch is also input.

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

  The reset switch 23 cancels the error state or the stop state by a predetermined key operation, and the set value display 24 displays the set value at that time while changing the set value or confirming the set value. The switch 36a selects enabling / disabling of a stop function for controlling the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed), and the automatic checkout switch 36b is an automatic checkout process ( The valid / invalid of the automatic settlement function is selected to control the medal stored as credit regardless of the player's operation), and the flow path switching solenoid 30 allows the flow of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 The road is selectively switched to either a hopper tank 34a side or a medal payout exit 9 side, which will be described later, provided inside the housing 1a. To detect the open state of the 1b. Each of the above-described parts is provided inside the front door 1b.

  In addition, an external output board 1000 is connected to the game control board 40, and the game control board 40 outputs a game-related signal to an external device via the external output board 1000.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the game control board 40 sends each control signal to the game via the external output board 1000 and the information providing terminal board 1010 of the game store (hall) where the slot machine 1 is installed. The game data set corresponding to the hall computer 1020 for managing sales and the slot machine 1 is output to a hall device such as a data display terminal 1030 that can be viewed by the player.

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

  Further, a spare signal line is connected between the game control board 40 and the external output board 1000 in addition to the signal line for outputting the signal, and an error output signal line that may be expanded in the future. Is connected.

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

  Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the BB signal, the RB signal, and the special signal are directly output to the information providing terminal board 1010 through the relay circuit 1001 as pulse signals. Is done.

  On the other hand, the door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the paying error signal are converted by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 into security signals that are serial signals that can be individually identified. Output to the provided terminal board 1010.

  The medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, BB signal, RB signal, and special signal output from the external output board 1000 are output to the hall device via the information providing terminal board 1010. On the other hand, the security signal output from the external output board 1000 is again converted into the door opening signal, the setting change signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal by the information providing terminal board 1010 and output to the hall device. It becomes.

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

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

  The information providing terminal board 1010 is connected to the hall computer 1020 and is based on the medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, BB signal, RB signal, special signal, and security signal output from the external output board of the slot machine 1. The medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, BB signal, RB signal, special signal, door open signal, setting change signal, insertion error signal, and payout error signal are output to the hall computer 1020.

  The signal lines for the medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, BB signal, RB signal, and special signal output from the information providing terminal board 1010 to the hall computer 1020 are branched and connected to the data display terminal 1030. The medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, BB signal, RB signal, and special signal output from the external output board 1000 of the slot machine 1 are output to the data display terminal 1030.

  The hall computer 1020 is configured by a general computer, and manages game data based on a signal output from the slot machine 1, and performs sales management of the gaming machine, data analysis, and the like based on the game data. Is possible. That is, based on the BB signal, it is possible to manage the number of times BB has won in each slot machine 1 installed in the game hall, the number of times RB has won based on the RB signal, and the like.

  The data display terminal 1030 manages game data based on the signal output from the slot machine 1 so that the player can view each game data. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, various data such as today's BB count and RB count, past bonus history, or current game count can be displayed.

  A general slot machine often has different medal payout rates depending on set values. That is, the higher the set value (for example, 6), the higher the medal payout rate (for example, 120%), and the lower the set value (for example, 1), the lower the medal payout rate (for example, 96%). The medal payout rate largely depends on the number of times that the advantageous gaming state is controlled. In other words, the medal payout rate becomes higher as the number of times controlled in the advantageous gaming state is increased. Therefore, a slot machine with a high set value has a high probability of being controlled in the advantageous gaming state (BB, RB, AT), and a slot machine with a low setting value is in the advantageous gaming state (BB, RB, AT). In general, the probability of being controlled is low.

  For this reason, there are many players who determine a slot machine to play based on data displayed on the data display terminal 1030. At this time, since it may be determined whether or not to play in the slot machine from the probability of being controlled to the advantageous gaming state based on the data display terminal 1030, the data display so as not to give distrust to the player The display data of the terminal 1030 is required to be accurate.

  For example, assume that a plurality of slot machines 1 displaying data as shown in FIG. 8B are arranged. At this time, if all of the four slot machines 1 shown in the figure have consumed 5,000 games, the probability of being controlled in the advantageous gaming state is that the rightmost stand is “(31 + 23) ÷ 5000 × 100≈1.1. It is understood that the second stand from the left is the lowest “(1 + 2) ÷ 5000 × 100≈0.06”. In other words, the rightmost platform is controlled to the advantageous gaming state once in about 93 games (5000 ÷ 54), and the leftmost platform is controlled to the advantageous gaming state only once in about 1667 games (5000 ÷ 3). It has not been.

  That is, there is a high possibility that the rightmost platform is controlled to the advantageous gaming state with a small number of games, and the leftmost platform is highly likely to have to consume a large number of games until it is controlled to the advantageous gaming state. In this case, the player has a high possibility of playing by selecting a table that is likely to be controlled to an advantageous gaming state with a small number of games, that is, a rightmost table. It is understood that the display data of the data display terminal 1030 is important because the player selects the game stand in view of such a probability.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a random number generation circuit 42, a sampling circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, and an LED drive circuit 47. And a power interruption detection circuit 48 and a reset circuit 49.

  The main control unit 41 includes, for example, a CPU 41a, a RAM 41b, a ROM 41c, and an I / O 41d. The ROM 41c stores a control program. The RAM 41b reads this control program, and the CPU 41a executes various processes relating to the progress of the game according to the control program, and controls each circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41b stores data such as a winning flag indicating the winning combination and a gaming state flag indicating the current gaming state as the game progresses. Whether or not a winning combination occurs is determined by a lottery of the main control unit 41 at the start of the game. This lottery is executed based on the game state flag, and the result of the lottery is stored as a winning flag. . The winning combinations are composed of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 5, and the lottery target winning combinations will be described below.

  When winning in the lottery of the main control unit 41, the general combination may be won as a part of a composite combination including a plurality of general combinations. Such a composite combination is composed of a plurality of general combinations, but is set as one winning flag when winning in the lottery of the main control unit 41. In the present embodiment, the combination subject to the lottery includes a complex combination, and as shown in FIG. 9, for example, “BB + watermelon”, a combination in which a special combination and at least one general combination are won at the same time (hereinafter, “simultaneous” A winning combination), for example, a combination of multiple general roles such as “Cherry + 1”, and a special or general winning combination such as “RB” or “Cherry”. Hereinafter referred to as a single role). The small roles set as the lottery target roles are “bell 1 + watermelon + cherry (middle bell)”, “bell 1 + bell 4 (push order bell 1)”, “bell 1 + bell 3 (push order bell 2)”, “Bell 1 + Bell 2 (push order bell 3)”, “Bell 1 (push order bell 4)”, “Bell 1 + Bell 3 + Bell 4 (push order bell 5)”, “Watermelon”, “Watermelon +1 sheet”, “Cherry”, “Cherry + 1”, “1”.

  “Middle tier bell” is a combined role in which Bell 1, watermelon and cherry are elected at the same time. When “Middle tier bell” is elected, it is permitted to derive a display result that “bell belle bell” is aligned on the middle prize line L3. Is done.

  “Push order bell 1” is a combined role in which bell 1 and bell 4 are elected at the same time. The bell symbol stops at the middle reel middle 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive the display result that “bell bell bell” is aligned on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. Derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the line L2 is allowed. In other words, the correct push order of “push order bell 1” is left, middle, and right.

  “Push order bell 2” is a combined role in which bell 1 and bell 3 are elected simultaneously. When “push order bell 2” is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the order of left, right, and middle. The bell symbol stops at the middle reel middle 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive the display result that “bell bell bell” is aligned on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. Derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the line L2 is allowed. That is, the correct push order of “push order bell 2” is left, right, and middle.

  “Push order bell 3” is a combined role in which bell 1 and bell 2 are elected simultaneously, “push order bell 3” is elected, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are set to the middle, left, right or middle, right, When operated in the left order, the bell symbol stops in the middle reel middle stage 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive the display result that “bell bell bell” is aligned on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. When operated, derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the upper winning line L2 is allowed. That is, the correct push order of “push order bell 3” is middle, left, right or middle, right, left.

  “Push order bell 4” is a single role that is won by bell 1. If “push order bell 4” is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of right, left, and middle, the middle reel middle stage 2Cm The display of the “Bell Bell Bell” is permitted in one of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4, and if the operation is performed in any other order, the upper winning line L2 “ Derivation of display results with “bell bell bell” is allowed. That is, the correct pressing order of “push order bell 4” is right, left, and middle.

  “Push order bell 5” is a combined role in which bell 1, bell 3 and bell 4 are elected simultaneously, and “push order bell 5” is won and stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are placed in the order of right, middle and left. When the operation is performed, the bell symbol stops at the middle reel 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in one of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. Derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the upper winning line L2 is allowed. In other words, the correct push order of “push order bell 5” is right, middle, and left.

  In the following description, “push order bell 1”, “push order bell 2”, “push order bell 3”, “push order bell 4”, and “push order bell 5” are collectively referred to as “push order bell”. The display result of “Bell Bell Bell” on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4 is “correct bell”, and the display result of “Bell Bell Bell” on the top prize line L2 is “incorrect answer bell”. ".

  “Watermelon” is a small combination when a watermelon is won by itself, and “Watermelon + 1 combination” is a combined combination in which a combination of watermelon and one combination is won. When “Watermelon” is won, it is allowed to derive the display result that the watermelons are aligned on the diagonal pay lines (L1, L4), and when “Watermelon + 1” is selected, the watermelon is picked up on the parallel pay lines (L2, L3). Derivation of uniform display results is allowed.

  “Cherry” is a small role when a cherry is won by itself, and “Cherry + 1” is a combined role in which a cherry and a single character are combined. When “Cherry” is won, it is allowed to derive the display result that the cherry stops and aligns in the upper or lower part of the left reel 2L. When “Cherry + 1” is selected, it is given priority to the left reel middle 2Lm. Derivation of display results in which cherries are stopped and aligned is allowed. Further, a single combination is a small combination in the case where a single combination wins alone.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, the re-playing roles set as the lottery target roles are “normal replay”, “push order promotion replay 1”, “push order promotion replay 2”, “push order promotion”. “Replay 3”, “Push Order Promotion Replay 4”, “Push Order Promotion Replay 5”, “Push Order Promotion Replay 6”, “Push Order Maintenance Replay 1”, “Push Order Maintenance Replay 2”, “Push Order Maintenance Replay 3” ”,“ Push order maintenance replay 4 ”,“ Push order maintenance replay 5 ”,“ Push order entry replay 1 ”,“ Push order entry replay 2 ”,“ Push order entry replay 3 ”,“ Push order entry replay 4 ”, It is. The above-mentioned lottery target combination is a name, and the combination of the combination will be described in detail below.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (B), “push order promotion replay 1” is a combined role in which normal replay, promotion replay and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order promotion replay 1” wins and stops. When the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of left, middle, and right, it is allowed to derive the display result of “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” on any of the winning lines, and the operations are performed in the other order. Then, it is allowed to derive a display result including “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)” in any winning line.

  “Push order promotion replay 2” is a combined role in which normal replay, promotion replay, inrush replay and control replay 5 are won at the same time. “Push order promotion replay 2” is won and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are pressed. Derivation of display results with “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” on any winning line is allowed when operated in the order of left, right, and middle, and if operated in any other order, Derivation of a display result including “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)” is allowed.

  “Push order promotion replay 3” is a combined role in which normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay and control replay 5 are won at the same time. “Push order promotion replay 3” is won and stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are pressed. If you operate in the order of middle, left, right, it is allowed to derive the display result that “Replay, Replay, Bell (Promotion Replay)” is aligned on any winning line, and if you operate in any other order, Derivation of a display result including “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)” is allowed.

  “Push order promotion replay 4” is a composite combination in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 1 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order promotion replay 4” is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the order of middle, right, left, it is allowed to derive the display result that “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” is aligned in any winning line, and if you operate in any other order, any winning line In this case, it is allowed to derive a display result including “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)”.

  “Push order promotion replay 5” is a composite combination in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 2 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order promotion replay 5” is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the order of right, left, and middle, it is allowed to derive the display result of “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” in any winning line, and if you operate in any other order, any winning line In this case, it is allowed to derive a display result including “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)”.

  “Push order promotion replay 6” is a combined role in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 3 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order promotion replay 6” is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the order of right, middle, left, it is allowed to derive the display result that “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” is aligned in any winning line, and if you operate in any other order, any winning line In this case, it is allowed to derive a display result including “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)”.

  Here, when the display result that the “replay / replay / bell (promotional replay)” is aligned is derived, the display result that the “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)” is aligned while shifting to the advantageous gaming state. Even if it is derived, the gaming state does not change. That is, the push order in which the derivation of the display result including “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is allowed is the correct push order of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6. In the following description, the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 are collectively referred to as “push order promotion replays”.

  “Push order maintenance replay 1” is a combined role in which promotion replay, fall replay, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, “push order maintenance replay 1” is won, and stop switch 8L , 8C, 8R are operated in the order of left, middle, and right, it is allowed to derive the display result of “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” on any winning line, and if operated in any other order, Derivation of display results with “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” on the winning line is allowed.

  “Push order maintenance replay 2” is a combined role in which normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are won simultaneously, and “push order maintenance replay 2” is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of left, right, and middle, it is allowed to derive the display result that “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is arranged in any winning line, and in the other order When operated, derivation of a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged in any winning line is allowed.

  “Push order maintenance replay 3” is a combined role in which promotion replay, rush replay, fall replay, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order maintenance replay 3” is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the order of middle, left, right or middle, right, left, it is allowed to derive the display result that “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is aligned on any winning line. If the operation is performed in any other order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged on any winning line.

  “Push order maintenance replay 4” is a combined role in which promotion replay, fall replay, control replay 1, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are won simultaneously, and “push order maintenance replay 4” is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of right, left, and middle, it is allowed to derive a display result that “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is arranged on any winning line, If the operation is performed in order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged on any winning line.

  “Push order maintenance replay 5” is a combined role in which promotion replay, fall replay, control replay 2, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are won simultaneously, and “push order maintenance replay 5” is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of right, middle, and left, it is permitted to derive the display result of “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” on any winning line, and the other order When the button is operated, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged on any winning line.

  Here, if the display result that “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” is aligned is derived, the display result that “Belle Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is aligned while shifting to the advantageous gaming state. When derived, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. That is, the push order in which the derivation of the display result including “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is allowed is the push order of correct answers of the respective push order maintaining replays 1 to 5. In the following description, the push order maintaining replays 1 to 5 are collectively referred to as “push order maintaining replays”.

  “Push order rush replay 1” is a combined role in which rush replay and fall replay are won at the same time. “Push order rush replay 1” is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are placed in the order of left, middle, and right. If you operate with, it is allowed to derive the display result that “Replay / Replay / Cherry (rush replay)” or “Replay / Replay / White 7 (rush replay)” is available on any winning line. Derivation of display results with “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” on any winning line is allowed.

  “Push order rush replay 2” is a combined role in which rush replay, tumble replay and control replay 2 are won at the same time. “Push order rush replay 2” is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are moved to the left and right. , Operation in the middle order allows derivation of display results with “replay / replay / cherry (rush replay)” or “replay / replay / white 7 (rush replay)” on any winning line, otherwise If the operation is performed in order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged on any winning line.

  “Push order rush replay 3” is a combined role in which rush replay, tumbling replay, and control replay 3 are won at the same time. “Push order rush replay 3” is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are set to the middle, left, Operation in the order of right, middle, right, and left allows derivation of display results that include “Replay / Replay / Cherry (Rush Replay)” or “Replay / Replay / White 7 (Rush Replay)” on any winning line If the operation is performed in any other order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged in any winning line.

  “Push order entry replay 4” is a combined role in which entry replay, fall replay, and control replay 1 are won at the same time, and “push order entry replay 4” is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are moved to the right and left. If you operate in the order of middle, right, middle, left, you will be able to derive a display result that includes “Replay / Replay / Cherry (Rush Replay)” or “Replay / Replay / White 7 (Rush Replay)” on any winning line. If it is operated in any other order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is aligned on any winning line.

  Here, when a display result including “replay / replay / cherry (rush replay)” or “replay / replay / white 7 (rush replay)” is derived, the display shifts to an advantageous game state while “bell / play”. When the display result of “Cherry Bell (falling replay)” is derived, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. That is, the push order in which the derivation of the display result including “replay / replay / cherry (rush replay)” or “replay / replay / white 7 (rush replay)” is permitted is the correct answer of each push order rush replay 1 to 4. It becomes the order of pushing. In the following description, the push order entry replays 1 to 4 are collectively referred to as “push order entry replays”.

  In addition, the lottery target combination is not limited to the above, and can be arbitrarily set. For example, the lottery target combination may be a special combination or a general combination itself.

  The gaming state flag stored in the RAM 41b is set to a value corresponding to a plurality of types of gaming states shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is controlled to a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal gaming state, an RT (replay time) 1 to 4 state, an internal medium state, and a bonus state. The normal gaming state is a normal gaming state in which a special combination is not won and a medal payout rate is relatively low. The RT1-4 state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is different from that in the normal gaming state. The internal state is the gaming state in the game from winning the special role until the special role is won. Here, since the special role has already been won, the role that the special role can win is excluded from the lottery. Is done. The bonus state is a special gaming state that shifts with the occurrence of a special combination winning, and is a gaming state in which the medal payout rate becomes very high due to a significant increase in the probability of a small combination with a medal payout.

  The RT1 state transitions to the end of the bonus state. In the RT1 state, the SB is won, the left reel 2L is the first stop, and the SB does not win the display result “Bell Cherry Replay” (hereinafter referred to as SB missed eye). ) Is derived, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. When the SB wins in the normal gaming state or RT3 and 4 states, which will be described later, the game state shifts to the RT2 state. When the promoted replay wins in the normal gaming state, the game state shifts to the RT3 state, and when the fall replay wins in the RT3 state, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. When the rush replay is won in the RT3 state, the game state shifts to the RT4 state, and when the wrong answer bell or SB missed eye is won in the RT4 state, the game state shifts to the normal game state. Further, in the RT3 state and the RT4 state, when the SB wins, the state shifts to the normal game state via the RT2 state.

  When the special combination is won in the normal gaming state and the RT1 to RT4 states, the gaming state shifts to the internal middle state. If a special combination win occurs in the internal state, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment can be controlled to the RT3 state or the RT4 state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is significantly increased. The trigger for the transition to the RT3 state is a prize for the promotion replay, and the trigger for the transition to the RT4 state is a prize for the rush replay. In order to win the promotion replay in the normal gaming state, it is necessary to win one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 and correct the pushing order. To win the entry replay, the push order is maintained in the RT3 state. When any of the replays 1 to 5 wins, it is necessary to correct the push order, while any of the push order entry replays 1 to 4 wins and further correct the push order.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates a value each time a pulse is generated. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42 and outputs the acquired numerical value to the main control unit 41. The random number generation circuit 42 is set for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 41a.

  The configuration for acquiring the random number is not limited to the configuration described above, and is arbitrary. For example, the CPU 41a may process or update various numerical values by software processing using different random counters based on the numerical values acquired from the sampling circuit 43. In the present embodiment, the range of the above random number value is a 16-bit range, that is, a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

  The switch detection circuit 44 receives detection signals input from various switches connected to the game control board 40 and outputs the received detection signals to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 controls various motors such as the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R based on the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41. The solenoid drive circuit 46 controls the flow path switching solenoid 30 based on the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41. The LED drive circuit 47 controls various LEDs and displays connected to the game control board 40 based on the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41.

  The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating the detection of the voltage drop to the main control unit 41 when the voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 outputs a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The reset circuit 49 includes a watchdog timer therein. When the watchdog timer expires, that is, when the operation of the main control unit 41 stops for a certain period of time, a reset signal is sent to the main control unit 41. Output.

  Note that backup power is supplied to the main control unit 41, and the RAM 41b can back up stored data. That is, for example, when power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, such as during a power failure, the RAM 41b can store the stored data for a predetermined period. Further, the RAM 41b is subjected to a diagnostic process at the time of activation to determine whether it is normal, and various areas are initialized according to the progress of the game. Note that the area required for continuing the program is not initialized. For this reason, for example, even when a power failure occurs unexpectedly while the game is in progress, the remaining number of credits or the gaming state can be restored to the state before the power failure.

  Further, it is possible to cause the CPU 41a to execute a ROM read prevention function and a bus output mask function by a control program. The ROM read prevention function is a function capable of prohibiting or permitting the reading operation of the storage data of the ROM 41c. When the reading operation of the storage data of the ROM 41c is prohibited, the CPU 41a cannot read the storage data of the ROM 41c. Further, the bus output mask function prohibits reading of data stored in the ROM 41c from an external device or the like by masking the output of the I / O 41d when an external device or the like requests reading of the data stored in the ROM 41c. It is a function. By executing these functions, security can be improved.

  The main control unit 41 receives detection signals from various switches connected to the game control board 40, and executes basic processing according to the received detection signals. The main control unit 41 can also execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a timer therein, and timer interruption processing (main) is caused by the expiration of the timer, that is, a certain time (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed. Execute.

  The main control unit 41 is set so as to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the above-described interrupt processing, and when a plurality of interrupts are generated, the interrupt processing is executed according to a preset order. To do. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the ongoing interrupt process ends, the interrupt process being executed is A new interrupt will occur at the end.

  The execution interval T of the timer interrupt process is set to be longer than the sum of the time required for the basic process to make a round and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). That is, the relationship between the time T1 in which the basic process is completed and the execution time T2 of the timer interrupt process (main) is T1 + T2 <T. For this reason, the main control unit 41 repeatedly executes the basic process, but the basic process can be executed at least once while the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  The effect control board 90 is connected with a liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, effect switches 56, and reel LEDs 55. These effect devices are sub-control units 91 described later. It is driven by the control.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 included in the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. In addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device may be mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board. When this configuration is adopted, the sub control unit 91 obtains the output pattern of the effect device based on the command from the main control unit 41, and the output control unit performs output control of the effect device based on the output pattern. In this way, the output control of the effect device can be performed by both the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to include the above-described liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and effect switch 56 as effect devices, but is not limited to this, and other effects A device can also be adopted, and it is not always necessary to include the above-described rendering device. That is, each of the above-described effect devices is a device that is generally provided for improving the game performance, and does not affect the operation of the slot machine 1. For this reason, it is possible to employ various effect devices such as a so-called role item that is mechanically driven, a pseudo reel, and a liquid crystal display capable of stereoscopic display. However, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 can control the effect state during the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT), which is a notification period in which the navigation effect can be executed, so that at least the above-mentioned navigation effect can be executed. It is necessary to have a device.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91, a display control circuit 92, an LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94, a reset circuit 95, a switch detection circuit 96, a clock device 97, and a power interruption detection circuit. 98.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 includes, for example, a CPU 91a, a RAM 91b, a ROM 91c, and an I / O 91d. Similar to the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41, the CPU 91a executes various processes according to the control program. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command output from the game control board 40, and executes various controls for performing effects such as control of various circuits based on the received signal.

  The display control circuit 92 performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display control signal output from the sub control unit 91. The LED drive circuit 93 performs drive control of the effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like based on the LED drive signal output from the sub-control unit 91. The audio output circuit 94 performs audio output control of the speakers 53 and 54 based on the audio output signal output from the sub control unit 91.

  The reset circuit 95 outputs a reset signal to the sub-control unit 91 when the power is turned off or when an initialization command is not input for a certain time. The switch detection circuit 96 receives a detection signal input from, for example, a switch of the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and outputs the received detection signal to the sub-control unit 91. The clock device 97 outputs time information including date information and time information to the sub-control unit 91. The power interruption detection circuit 98 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating the detection of the voltage drop to the sub-control unit 91 when the voltage drop is detected.

  Note that the reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 provided in the game control board 40. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 can be activated earlier than the main control unit 41 when the power is turned off. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 is set to have a lower voltage for outputting the voltage drop signal than the power interruption detection circuit 48 included in the game control board 40. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41 at the time of power interruption, and performs power-off processing.

  In addition, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function similar to the main control unit 41. When receiving a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 generates an interrupt and receives the command output from the main control unit 41. Command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer.

  Further, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is not set to prohibit other interrupts even during execution of the interrupt process, and executes the command reception interrupt process with the highest priority. Is set. That is, when an interrupt based on command reception occurs, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the timer interrupt process (sub) and executes the command reception interrupt process even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed. Even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time, the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority.

  The backup power is also supplied to the sub-control unit 91, and the RAM 91b can hold the stored data for a predetermined period even during a power failure.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can control the gaming state to the AT state. When the sub control unit 91 shifts to the AT state and wins the push order, it notifies the correct push order. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the player of the correct push order by executing the effect via the liquid crystal display 51, but is not limited to this, and by voice or the like via the speakers 53 and 54. You may alert | report, and you may alert | report by lighting control of left middle right stop effective LED22L, 22C, 22R.

  Here, in a gaming state that is not in the AT state, the player cannot determine the winning combination or the correct pressing order, and therefore it is difficult to shift the gaming state by the pressing order operation corresponding to the winning combination. However, when shifting to the AT state, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct push order in response to any of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 being won, so the player wins the promotion replay and the RT3 state. In addition, in response to any of the push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 winning in the RT3 state, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the push order of the correct answer, and the player wins the promotion replay. The gaming state can be maintained in the RT3 state, and the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct pushing order in response to any of the push forward entry replays 1 to 4 being won in the RT3 state. The rush replay can be won to shift to the RT4 state.

  Here, the RT4 state falls to the normal gaming state due to the incorrect answer bell and the SB missed winning, but as long as the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the AT state, one of the push order bells is won. Accordingly, in order to notify the correct answer push order, the player can win the correct answer bell and maintain the gaming state in the RT4 state. Further, since the sub-control unit 91 notifies the right reel 2R to be the first stop in response to the winning of the SB, the player can maintain the RT4 state without winning the SB missed eye. . Even if the player has operated in a different pressing order from the notified pressing order, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct pressing order as long as the player is controlled to the AT state. The gaming state can be shifted to the RT4 state again.

  As the gaming state transitions to the RT4 state in this way, the winning probability of the re-gamer is greatly increased, and even if the push order bell is won, the sub-control unit 91 is controlling to the AT state. Since the push order of is notified, it is possible to digest the game while increasing the medals by correctly answering the push order of the push order bell without consuming the medals.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT lottery processing in response to winning of the specific combination, and controls to the AT state when winning the AT lottery processing. When the AT lottery process is won, the right to shift to the predetermined game number AT state is granted. The number of games won is started due to the entry replay winning, and the AT state ends when the number of games won after the entry replay is won. The sub-control unit 91 executes AT addition lottery processing when a specific combination or a preset combination is won again in the game controlled to the AT state, and when the lottery is won, the sub-control unit 91 controls to the AT state. A privilege may be given to the player, such as an increase in the number, an AT stock (right to control to the AT state), or the like.

  In this embodiment, the specific combination is “cherry + 1 combination” and the probability of winning in the AT lottery process is 50%. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any condition may be used as a trigger for the AT lottery. For example, in addition to “cherry + 1 sheet combination”, the specific combination may be “cherry”, “watermelon”, “watermelon + 1 sheet combination”, and the content of the mission to be achieved on the liquid crystal display 51 as the game progresses. It may be controlled to the AT state by presenting the mission, and may be controlled to the AT state when the winning history satisfies a specific condition.

  The detailed configuration of the slot machine 1 has been described above.

  Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

  When a system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 executes a startup process (main) as shown in FIG. First, the main control unit 41 initializes a built-in device, a peripheral IC, and the like (step Sa1), and permits access to the RAM 41b (step Sa2).

  Next, the main control unit 41 obtains the parity of the RAM 41b (step Sa3) and determines whether the parity is 0 (step Sa4). Here, the main control unit 41 sets parity adjustment data in the RAM 41b so that the parity becomes 0 before power interruption. That is, when the parity of the RAM 41b becomes a value other than 0 in the startup process, the main control unit 41 can determine that there is an abnormality in the RAM 41b.

  When the parity of the RAM 41b is 0 (step Sa4; Yes), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the diagnostic data set in the RAM 41b is normal (step Sa5). Here, the diagnosis data is data set by the main control unit 41 before power interruption, and the main control unit 41 sets the diagnosis data to be abnormal (for example, the diagnosis data is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41b). If it is determined that the RAM 41b is abnormal, the main control unit 41 can determine that the RAM 41b is abnormal.

  When the parity of the RAM 41b is a value other than 0 in step Sa4, or when it is determined in step Sa5 that the diagnostic data is abnormal, the main control unit 41 executes error processing.

  When the parity of the RAM 41b is 0 in step Sa4 or when it is determined in step Sa5 that the diagnostic data is normal, the main control unit 41 clears the diagnostic data (step Sa6), and before the power interruption Return to the state (step Sa7). Note that the main control unit 41 saves important stack data and the like in the RAM 41b at the time of power interruption, and can restore the state before power interruption by restoring these data.

  Next, the main control unit 41 generates a return command (step Sa8), and executes the command storage process (step Sa9) to transmit the generated return command to the sub-control unit 91. And the main control part 41 permits interruption (step Sa10). The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the state before the power interruption, and the sub control unit 91 receives the return command, so that the main control unit 41 returns to the state before the power interruption. It can be determined that it has returned.

  Here, the main control unit 41 executes a command storing process as shown in FIG. The main control unit 41 generates a command using the command buffer. In the present embodiment, the command buffer is 2 bytes. In the command storing process, the main control unit 41 sets the first byte data of the command buffer in the transmission data register provided therein (step Sb1), and then sets the second byte data of the command buffer in the transmission data register. By setting (Sb2), a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  Here, the main control unit 41 includes a transmission data register and a transmission shift register. The transmission data register can store up to 32 bytes of data, and the data stored in the transmission data register is converted into serial data and stored in the transmission shift register. The serial data stored in the transmission shift register is immediately transferred to the sub-control unit 91. That is, the main control unit 41 can transmit a command to the sub control unit 91 by storing command data in the transmission data register.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits the command to the sub control unit 91 by storing the command data in the transmission data register, but is not limited thereto. For example, the main control unit 41 stores the generated command in the command queue of the RAM 41b, executes command transmission processing in the timer interrupt processing (main), and sends the command data stored in the command queue to the sub control unit 91. You may send it.

  In the slot machine 1, generally, a game progresses such as setting the number of bets, operating the start switch 7, operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and paying out medals. In accordance with the progress of such a game, the main control unit 41 executes a game process as shown in FIG.

  When the game process is started, the main control unit 41 starts a BET process (Step Sc1), an internal lottery process (Step Sc2), a reel rotation process (Step Sc3), a winning determination process (Step Sc4), a payout process (Step Sc5), The game end process (step Sc6) is sequentially executed. When the game end process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in step Sc1, the main control unit 41 stands by in a state where a bet number can be set, and a prescribed bet number corresponding to the gaming state is set and the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated.

  In the internal lottery process in step Sc2, the main control unit 41 performs lottery based on the random number value for internal lottery simultaneously with the detection of the above-described start switch 7, and determines whether or not a winning of any combination is permitted. The winning flag indicating the winning combination is determined in the RAM 41b. In the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 wins a flag indicating each winning combination as a flag, a bonus type if a bonus is won, and a type of effect determined by the main control unit 41 (for example, a freeze effect) ) And the like are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the reel rotation process in step Sc3, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and stops the rotation of the corresponding reels when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In the winning determination process in step Sc4, the main control unit 41 responds to the display result (derivation result) derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. It is determined whether or not a winning is generated. In the winning determination process, the main control unit 41 transmits a winning determination command that can specify the derivation result to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the payout process in step Sc5, when it is determined that a winning is generated in the above-described winning determination process, the main control unit 41 adds a credit or a medal if it is necessary to pay out a medal according to the winning. Pay out.

  In the game end process in step Sc6, the main control unit 41 sets a gaming state in preparation for the next game.

  In the game process, the main control unit 41 generates a command for the sub-control unit 91 and transmits the generated command to the sub-control unit 91 via the command transmission line when it is necessary according to the progress of the game. The sub-control unit 91 performs control of each rendering device, lottery for shifting to the AT state, and the like according to the received command.

  The special combination and the general combination described above are won in the internal lottery process and cannot be won unless the winning flag is set in the RAM 41b. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of each lottery role in the internal lottery process varies depending on the set value and the gaming state. That is, in addition to the set value of any one of 1 to 6, the game state is a normal game state described later, an RT1 to 4 state, an internal middle state, or a bonus state. A lottery is performed based on a lottery table that differs depending on whether there is any.

  The gaming state is set as a gaming state flag in the RAM 41b. For this reason, the main control unit 41 can determine the current gaming state by referring to the gaming state flag in the RAM 41b. Note that the normal gaming state and the RT1 to RT4 states are set as the same gaming state flag. For this reason, it is necessary to refer to the value of the RT flag in the RAM 41b in order to determine the normal gaming state and the RT1 to RT4 states. For example, the RT flag is set to 0 in the normal gaming state, 1 in the RT1 state, and the like.

  The lottery object combination is set according to a lottery table corresponding to each gaming state, as shown in FIGS. That is, the lottery object combination and the number of determination values differ depending on the normal gaming state, the RT1-4 state, the internal medium state, and the bonus state.

  In the normal gaming state or the RT1-4 state, “BB”, “BB + watermelon”, “BB + watermelon + 1”, “BB + cherry”, “BB + cherry + 1”, “BB + 1”, “RB” “RB + watermelon”, “RB + watermelon + 1”, “RB + cherry”, “RB + cherry + 1”, “RB + 1”, “SB”, “middle bell”, “push order bell 1”, “push” "Sequence Bell 2", "Push Order Bell 3", "Push Order Bell 4", "Push Order Bell 5", "Watermelon", "Watermelon + 1 Sheet", "Cherry", "Cherry + 1 Sheet", "1 An internal lottery process is performed based on a lottery table in which “combination” is set as a lottery target role.

  In the middle state, “middle bell”, “push order bell 1”, “push order bell 2”, “push order bell 3”, “push order bell 4”, “push order bell 5”, “watermelon”, “ The internal lottery process is performed based on the lottery table in which “watermelon + 1 sheet combination”, “cherry”, “cherry + 1 sheet combination”, and “one sheet combination” are set as the lottery target combination.

  In the bonus state, based on a lottery table in which “middle bell”, “watermelon”, “watermelon + 1 combination”, “cherry”, “cherry + 1 sheet combination”, and “single combination” are set as the lottery targets. Perform internal lottery processing.

  Furthermore, in the lottery table in the normal gaming state, “normal replay”, “push order promotion replay 1”, “push order promotion replay 2”, “push order promotion replay 3”, “push order promotion replay 4” are given as replaying roles. , Is set as the lottery target combination.

  In the lottery tables in the RT1, RT2 and RT4 states, only “normal replay” is set as the lottery target role as the re-game player. In the lottery table in the RT3 state, as a replaying player, “normal replay”, “push order maintenance replay 1”, “push order maintenance replay 2”, “push order maintenance replay 3”, “push order entry replay 1”, “push” “Last entry replay 2” is set as the lottery target role.

  Here, the main control unit 41 performs a process of determining an internal push order (internal push order) in response to the winning of “normal replay”. In the push order combination such as push order promotion replay and push order bell, the winning combination depends on the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, but “normal replay” is the operation order and stop of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Regardless of the position, the same display result “replay / replay / replay” is derived. That is, when “normal replay” is won, the derived display results are always the same. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines the internal push order for “normal replay” in order to output the special signal to the outside.

  In the present embodiment, the internal push order is determined based on the table shown in FIG. 15 according to the “normal replay” win. The internal pressing order is three patterns that specify only the first stop, and is determined according to a predetermined determination value from the three patterns. The main control unit 41 determines the internal pushing order in which the left reel 2L is in the first stop at 18% in response to the winning of “normal replay”, and the internal pushing order in which the middle reel 2C is the first stop. 41.4% is determined, and the internal pushing order in which the right reel 2R is the first stop is determined at 40.6%.

  In a gaming state that is not in the AT state, the player cannot determine the internal pressing order because the sub-control unit 91 does not directly notify the pressing order or the winning combination. That is, the gaming state has shifted to the RT4 state, and if the internal pressing order is correctly answered for a predetermined number of times, it can be said that there is a high possibility of being controlled to the AT state. Therefore, the main control unit 41 determines the internal pressing order in response to the winning of “normal replay”, corrects the internal pressing order for a predetermined number of times in the RT4 state, and operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If this happens, a special signal is output externally. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 outputs a special signal to the outside when the internal switches are correctly answered three times in succession in the RT4 state and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated.

  That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the special signal output from the main control unit 41 to the outside is a signal indicating that the AT state is substantially controlled. Therefore, external devices such as the hall computer 1020 and the data display terminal 1030 can manage the number of times controlled to the AT state based on the special signal received from the slot machine 1.

  The numerical values shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10A are determination values for winning the lottery object combination, and the internal lottery process is performed based on the determination values. The denominator of the determination value is set to 65536 (2 to the 16th power). That is, the winning probability of the lottery target combination is the number of determination values / 65536. Moreover, although the determination value shown to FIG. 9, FIG. 10 (A) is made into the determination value in case a setting value is 1, it is not restricted to this. In order to design the medal payout rate to vary according to the set value as described above, for example, the determination value for the simultaneous winning combination may be increased as the set value increases.

  In the present embodiment, when a special combination and a general combination are won at the same time, the general combination is controlled so as to preferentially win. That is, for example, when “BB + watermelon” is won, the game is controlled so that the watermelon symbols are aligned on any of the winning lines.

  In addition, the winning flag of the general combination (small role or replaying combination) is valid only in the game in which the winning flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. On the other hand, the winning flag for the special combination is valid until the special combination is won from the game in which the winning flag is set, and is invalid in the game in which the special combination is won. In other words, in the case of a general role, if the selected game is not aligned, there will be no winning with a medal payout, but in the case of a special role, the winning flag is invalid even if it cannot be aligned in the selected game Therefore, even a game after the game won by the special role can be won. For this reason, in the internal lottery process in the game until the special combination wins, the special combination lottery is not performed, and the lottery process is performed based on the dedicated lottery table. Note that only the winning flag of SB is different from BB and RB, and if the winning game does not generate a prize, it becomes invalid in the next game. That is, the winning flag of SB is handled in the same manner as the winning flag of the general combination.

  The main control unit 41 allows winning of each combination (general combination or special combination) before the display result is derived and displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). Is determined based on the above-mentioned lottery table. That is, when the start switch 7 is detected, an internal lottery process is performed, and if any winning combination is won, winning of the winning combination is allowed, so that winning combination can be derived and displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. it can.

  First, the main control unit 41 acquires a random number value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. The main control unit 41 stores the acquired random number value in a dedicated area (random number storage work) of the RAM 41b, and further stores the random value stored in the random value storage work in the BET process in step Sc1 of FIG. It is stored in a lottery area (lottery work).

  When executing the internal lottery process in step Sc2 of FIG. 14, the main control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag set in the RAM 41b as shown in FIG. 16, and determines whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus state. Is determined (step Sd1).

  When the current gaming state is the bonus state (step Sd1; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to the bonus state in the RAM 41b (step Sd2).

  When the current gaming state is not a bonus state (step Sd1; No), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the current gaming state is carrying over a special role, that is, whether or not it is an internal middle state. A determination is made (step Sd3).

  When the current gaming state is an internal state (step Sd3; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to the internal state in the RAM 41b (step Sd4).

  When the current gaming state is not an internal state (step Sd3; No), the main control unit 41 refers to the value of the RT flag set in the RAM 41b, and the gaming state is any of the RT1 to 4 states. It is determined whether or not there is (step Sd5).

  When the current gaming state is one of the RT1 to 4 states (step Sd5; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to any one of the RT1 to 4 states in the RAM 41b. (Step Sd6).

  When the current gaming state is not any of the RT1 to RT4 states (step Sd5; No), the main control unit 41 determines that the normal gaming state is set, and sets a lottery table corresponding to the normal gaming state in the RAM 41b ( Step Sd7).

  When the main control unit 41 sets the lottery table according to each gaming state, the main control unit 41 acquires the determination value number according to the bet number and the set value from the set lottery table, and uses the acquired determination value number and the lottery work. Based on the stored random number value, a lottery process for determining whether or not a winning combination is won is executed (step Sd8). In the lottery process, the number of judgment values acquired from the lottery table is sequentially added to the numerical data (random number value) stored in the lottery work. When the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. The For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (determination value / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  When determining that any combination has been won, the main control unit 41 sets a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be won in the internal winning flag storing work of the RAM 41b (step Sd9).

  Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning flag is a flag indicating “normal replay” (step Sd10). When the winning flag is a flag indicating “normal replay” (step Sd10; Yes), the main control unit 41 performs an internal pressing order determination process (step Sd11). In the internal pushing order determination process, the main control unit 41 performs lottery based on the table shown in FIG. 15 and decides the internal pushing order.

  When determining the internal pressing order, the main control unit 41 sets the determined internal pressing order in the RAM 41b (step Sd12).

  Then, the main control unit 41 generates an internal winning command that can specify the winning flag (step Sd13), and transmits the internal winning command to the sub-control unit 91 by performing command storage processing (step Sd14). After completing the command storage process, the main control unit 41 ends the internal lottery process and returns to the game process. When the winning flag is “normal replay”, the main control unit 41 generates an internal winning command including information that can specify the internal push order in the internal winning command.

  The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte area, and is divided into a special role storing work in which a special role winning flag is set and a general role storing work in which a general role winning flag is set. Has been. The winning flag set for the special combination storing work is set when the special combination is won, and is not cleared until the special combination wins. The winning flag set for the general combination storing work is set when the general combination is won, and is cleared when no combination is won.

  The main control unit 41 acquires a random number value for internal lottery when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. For example, when the operation of the start switch 7 is erroneously detected due to noise such as static electricity, or the game starts. Even if the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where it cannot be performed, if the random number value is acquired, the internal lottery process may not be normally performed. However, in the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 can start the game in the BET process, the random value stored in the random value storage work is stored in the lottery work, and in the internal lottery process, it is stored in the lottery work. A lottery is performed on the basis of the random number. For this reason, even if the operation of the start switch 7 is erroneously detected when noise such as static electricity or the game cannot be started, the lottery storage work used in the internal lottery process is not affected. Processing can be performed.

  When one of the winning combinations is won in the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 performs control to permit the derivation display of the winning combination in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R (FIG. 14, step Sc3). Here, stop control of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 creates a table index and a table stored in the ROM 41c when each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R starts rotating or when any of the reels stops and an unstopped reel remains. The stop control table for each rotating reel is created with reference to the data for use. Then, when any operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected, the main control unit 41 refers to the stop control table of the corresponding reel and refers to the stop control table referred to. Based on the number of sliding frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Note that the number of sliding frames is the number of frames that pass on the reels after the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R actually stop. For example, when the 18th “white 7” of the left reel 2L shown in FIG. 3 passes the lower stage, the stop switch 8L is operated, and the 20th “bell” is actually stopped at the lower 2Lb of the left reel. It can be seen that the number of sliding frames was 2 frames.

  The table index stores an address for each setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery processing (hereinafter referred to as an internal winning state), and the main control unit 41 obtains an address corresponding to the internal winning state. Data for table creation can be acquired. Even when the internal winning states are different, the same address is stored in the table index when the same reel control is applied. In such a case, the stop control table is created with reference to the same table creation data.

  The table creation data is composed of a stop control table indicating the number of sliding symbols according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status. The stop operation position means the position of the symbol when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected.

  The stop control table that is referred to according to the reel stop status may differ depending on the stop status of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. That is, it may differ depending on whether all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotating, only one of the reels is stopped, or any two reels are stopped. Further, in a situation where any one of the reels is stopped, there may be a case where it differs depending on the stop position of the stopped reel. For this reason, the address of the stop control table to be referred to for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and the main control unit 41 specifies the address of the stop control table to be referred to according to each situation. be able to. Then, the main control unit 41 can specify a necessary stop control table according to each situation from the specified address.

  Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is a table that can specify the number of sliding symbols for each timing at which a stop operation (operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R) is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are employed for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R for 168 steps. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R have 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) with respect to one reel. A region number of 0 to 20 is assigned from the reel reference position. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols of each reel. That is, the area numbers 0 to 20 of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are assigned to the symbol numbers 0 to 20 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each region number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the main control unit 41 expands the stop control table to obtain the number of sliding symbols for each region number. You can get it.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data includes the number of sliding frames from the stop reference position (the lower symbol in the present embodiment) for each area number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop reference position may be the upper stage or the middle stage.

  When creating the stop control table, the main control unit 41 first obtains an address corresponding to the internal winning state of the game at the start of reel rotation based on the table index, and obtains table creation data. Then, the main control unit 41 acquires the address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state in which all the reels are rotating from the table creation data. Further, the main control unit 41 develops a stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address, and creates a stop control table for all reels.

  When one of the reels stops, or when any two of the reels stop, the main control unit 41 determines the stopped reel and the stop position area of the reel from the table creation data acquired at the start of reel rotation. The address of the stop control table for the unstopped reel corresponding to the number is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored in the acquired address is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reel.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 detects an operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, control when deriving a display result to the corresponding reel will be described. When the main control unit 41 detects the operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the step from the reel reference position (for example, the 0th area) at the time when the stop operation is detected. The area number of the stop operation position is specified based on the number, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, the main control unit 41 performs control to rotate and stop the reels by the acquired number of sliding frames.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 obtains the number of sliding frames obtained based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, and obtains the number of steps until the stop and stops the reels by the obtained number of steps. Control to stop by rotating. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (lower area in this embodiment). Will stop.

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state is stored. Further, only one address is stored in one table creation data as the storage area address of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to the gaming state and the internal winning state, and the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined, The stop control table created by referring to these is also uniquely determined. For this reason, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the main control unit 41 performs control based on the same stop control table.

  In the present embodiment, the number of sliding frames is set to a value of 0 to 4, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 frames after detecting the stop operation. That is, the symbol stop position can be specified from a range of up to five frames including the symbol of the stop operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when one of the winning combinations is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform control for drawing the winning combination to the winning line within the range of 4 frames. In addition, when no winning combination is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform a control in which any winning combination is not aligned with the winning line. In other words, when any winning combination is won, if the stop operation is performed within the range of 4 winning combinations, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is controlled, for example, the number of sliding frames stops at 2 frames. There is nothing. If no winning combination is selected, the number of sliding symbols is set even if one of the winning combinations is stopped within the range of 0 frames. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the general combination is won in a state where the special combination has been carried over from before the previous game, control is performed so that the selected general combination is maximally drawn into the winning line within a range of 4 frames. . That is, the control is such that the general combination has priority over the special combination. However, when the general combination won in the 4-frame range cannot be withdrawn and the special combination can be withdrawn in the 4-frame range, the special combination is controlled with priority.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 first creates a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning general combination is drawn to the winning line within a range of 4 frames, and the stop operation position is selected. If the selected general combination cannot be drawn, a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is set so that the selected special combination is drawn to the winning line in the range of four frames to the maximum is created. By controlling in this way, if the winning general role is drawn within the range of 4 frames on the winning line, the winning general role will be aligned, and the selected general role will not be drawn. If you can withdraw, you will be able to control the special roles that have been won.

  For example, in a state where BB (white 7, white 7, white 7) is elected, when “Bell” is won, the stop operation position of the winning line of the left reel 2L is “White 7” of No. 18. Since the 20th “bell” is arranged within the range of 4 frames, the 20th “bell” stops on the left reel 2L, and similarly, the “bell” is also applied to the middle and right reels 2C and 2R. ”Stops and“ Bell ”wins.

  Also, for example, in the state where BB (white 7, white 7, white 7) is won, when “cherry” is won, the stop operation position of the winning line of the left reel 2L is, for example, “White 7” ”, There is no“ cherry ”within the range of 4 frames, but“ white 7 ”exists, so 18th“ white 7 ”stops on the left reel 2L, and the middle, right reel 2C, Similarly, in 2R, “White 7” can be aligned by stopping operation within the range of 4 frames. However, for example, if the stop operation position in the lower winning line of the left reel 2L is “net 7” of No. 1, “cherry” of No. 5 exists within the range of 4 frames, so “cherry” stops. Control is performed.

  In this embodiment, “replay” or “bell” is arranged within 5 frames on each reel. That is, when “replay” or “bell” is won in a state where a special role is won, “replay” or “bell” is always provided. In the present embodiment, in such a case, the symbols are arranged so that the special roles are not aligned on the winning line at the same time as “Replay” or “Bell”. Alternatively, the symbols may be arranged so that the special combination is aligned with the invalid line simultaneously with “Replay” or “Bell”. In the case of adopting this configuration, for example, the control may be performed such that special roles are aligned in the lower parallel invalid lines. However, no winnings will be awarded if the winning lines are aligned.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, control is performed so that the general combination is given priority over the special combination in the winning line and the special combination is aligned with the winning line when the general combination cannot be withdrawn. Alternatively, the special combination may be arranged on the winning line in preference to the general combination, and the general combination may be aligned on the winning line when the special combination cannot be drawn.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 continues to rotate the reels until the operation of the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reels 2L, 2C, 2R start rotating. When the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the reel continues to rotate until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. .

  Further, the main control unit 41 may automatically stop the reel on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed. In this case, the main control unit 41 controls the stop of the reels so that any combination is not stopped on the winning line even if any combination is won. However, when any of the reels is stopped, if a winning combination has already been confirmed, the winning is generated as it is. For example, when a part of reels (for example, the left reel 2L) has a winning combination that a predetermined symbol (for example, cherry symbol) stops and the winning is confirmed, the part of the reels (for example, the left reel 2L) When a predetermined symbol (for example, cherry symbol) is stopped and a winning combination is confirmed, the other reels (for example, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) may be automatically stopped.

  When all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the winning determination process in step Sc4 in FIG. 14 is performed and the winning combination is determined, the main control unit 41 performs the special signal external output process as shown in FIG. Do.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag and the RT flag set in the RAM 41b, and determines whether or not the gaming state of the current game is the RT4 state (step Se1).

  When the game state of the current game is not the RT4 state (step Se1; No), the main control unit 41 ends the process. When the game state of the current game is the RT4 state (step Se1; Yes), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning combination is “normal replay”, that is, the derivation result is “replay / replay / replay”. It is determined whether or not it is a combination of symbols (step Se2).

  When the winning combination is “normal replay” (step Se2; Yes), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R match in the order of internal pressing (step Se3). When determining the internal push order in the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 stores the decided internal push order in the RAM 41b. Based on the detection signals from the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the first stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R (first stop reel) is compared with the internal pushing order, and the first stop When the reel and the internal pushing order match, it is determined that the internal pushing order is correct.

  When it is determined that the internal pressing order is correct (step Se3; Yes), the main control unit 41 increments the value of the continuous correct counter set in the RAM 41b by one (step Se4). Here, the continuous correct answer counter is a counter indicating how many times the internal push order is correctly answered, and the main control unit 41 determines that the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”, that is, three times. A special signal is output externally when the internal push order is correctly answered continuously.

  In this embodiment, the update timing of the continuous correct answer counter is only the correct answer in the internal push order, but the reset trigger of the continuous correct answer counter is only the incorrect answer in the internal push order, the winning of the incorrect answer bell, for example, When winning, the value of the continuous correct counter is maintained.

  When the value of the continuous correct counter is updated, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the continuous correct counter is “3” (step Se5). When the value of the continuous correct answer counter is “3” (step Se5; Yes), the main control unit 41 outputs a special signal to the outside (step Se6). When the value of the continuous correct counter is not “3” (step Se5; No), the main control unit 41 ends the process. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 continues to output the special signal to the outside for 2 seconds so that the external device can reliably receive the special signal output to the outside.

  Further, the main control unit 41 determines in step Se2 that the winning combination is not “normal replay” (step Se2; No), and determines that the winning combination is an incorrect answer bell (step Se7; Yes), or When it is determined in step Se3 that the internal pressing order is incorrect (step Se3; No), the value of the continuous correct answer counter is reset (step Se8).

  That is, the main control unit 41 updates the value of the continuous correct answer counter when the winning combination is “normal replay” and correct in the internal pressing order, the winning combination is “normal replay”, and the internal pressing If the answers are incorrect in order, or if the winning combination is an incorrect answer bell, the value of the continuous correct answer counter is reset. When the other combination wins, the value of the continuous correct counter is maintained.

  By controlling in this way, the main control unit 41 can output a special signal to the outside according to the value of the continuous correct answer counter. That is, when the sub-control unit 91 is in the AT state, the main control unit 41 sends a special signal to the external by notifying the player of the correct pressing order of the internal pressing order until the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”. Can be output.

  The above is the description of the processing executed by the main control unit 41.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95, the sub control unit 91 executes a start process (sub) as shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 first initializes a built-in device, a peripheral IC, and the like (step Sf1), and permits access to the RAM 41b (step Sf2).

  Next, the sub control unit 91 obtains the parity of the RAM 91b (step Sf3), and determines whether or not the parity is 0 (step Sf4). Here, the sub-control unit 91 sets parity adjustment data in the RAM 91b so that the parity becomes 0 before power interruption. That is, when the parity of the RAM 91b becomes a value other than 0 in the startup process, the sub-control unit 91 can determine that the RAM 91b has an abnormality.

  When the parity of the RAM 91b is 0 (step Sf4; Yes), the sub control unit 91 sets a control pattern indicating that recovery is being performed in the RAM 41b (step Sf5). The control pattern before the power interruption is saved in the RAM 41b at the time of the power interruption, but here the effect control is executed by the control pattern being restored until the restoration is completed.

  When the parity of the RAM 91b is a value other than 0 (step Sf4; No), the sub-control unit 91 initializes the RAM 91b (step Sf6) and sets a standby pattern in the RAM 91b (step Sf7).

  The sub-control unit 91 executes effect control based on the control pattern set in the RAM 91b (step Sf8), and turns on the recovery waiting flag set in the RAM 91b (step Sf9). Then, the sub control unit 91 permits interruption (step Sf10).

  The sub-control unit 91 waits until the recovery flag is turned off or the recovery waiting time elapses (steps Sf11 and Sf12). When the recovery flag is turned off (step Sf11; No), the sub control unit 91 proceeds to loop processing. When the recovery flag is on (step Sf11; Yes) and the recovery waiting time has elapsed (step Sf12; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 notifies that the game control board 40 is not normally connected. Execute.

  The recovery waiting flag is turned off when the sub control unit 91 receives a recovery command from the main control unit 41 in a timer interrupt process (sub) described later. That is, the recovery process of the sub-control unit 91 is completed when the recovery command is received from the main control unit 41.

  As described above, the sub control unit 91 performs effect control according to various commands received from the main control unit 41. When receiving various commands from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes command reception interrupt processing as shown in FIG. 19, receives the command via the command transmission line (step Sg1), and receives the received command. Is stored in a dedicated area of the RAM 91b (step Sg2). The RAM 91b is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands, and the sub-control unit 91 can accumulate a plurality of commands in the RAM 91b. Note that the number of commands that can be stored in the RAM 91b is not limited to 16, and may be expanded within a possible range.

  The command stored in the RAM 91b in the command reception interrupt process is processed in the timer interrupt process (sub). When starting the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the RAM 91b as shown in FIG. 20 (step Sh1). If it is not stored (step Sh1; No), the process is terminated, but if an unprocessed command is stored (step Sh1; Yes), each rendering device is controlled based on the oldest command. That is, the sub control unit 91 controls each effect device in the order of the received commands.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the command is an internal winning command (step Sh2). When the command is not an internal winning command (step Sh2; No), the sub-control unit 91 executes a process according to the type of command (step Sh13) and ends the process. If the command is an internal winning command (step Sh2; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 stores a winning flag in the RAM 91b (step Sh3) and determines whether or not the AT flag is on (step Sh4). The AT flag is a flag indicating whether or not the AT state is set in the RAM 91b. The AT flag is turned on when in the AT state, and turned off when not in the AT state.

  When the AT flag is on (step Sh4; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 refers to the RAM 91b to determine whether or not the winning flag is a flag indicating “normal replay” (step Sh5). When the winning flag is a flag indicating “normal replay” (step Sh5; Yes), the sub control unit 91 executes an internal push order navigation determination process (step Sh6). The internal push order navigation determination process is a process for determining whether to notify the internal push order specified from the received internal winning command.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 externally outputs a special signal on condition that the value of the continuous correct answer counter becomes “3”. The external device that has received the special signal can display the number of times controlled to the AT state (AT number) so that the player can recognize it. The AT number at this time is required to be an accurate value.

  Here, as in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the case of a configuration in which the AT is terminated on the condition that a predetermined number of games are consumed, for example, “Transition to AT state-special role winning / winning-to bonus state” The AT state may be interrupted by the transition to the bonus state or the like, such as “Transition—Bonus end—Transition to the AT state again”. At this time, if the configuration is such that the special signal is externally output when the AT state is simply started, the special signal will be externally output again even after the AT state is interrupted. There is a possibility that the special signal is output to the outside twice and the AT number to be displayed is two times even though the actual AT number is one time.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to report the internal pressing order according to the game situation. That is, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the internal push order when the special signal needs to be output externally by making the internal push order correct, and notifies the internal push order when the special signal does not need to be output externally. do not do. However, even if the internal pressing order is not notified, the value of the continuous correct answer counter becomes “3” by the player's operation, and a special signal may be output. In order to avoid such a situation, the sub-control unit 91 does not need to output a special signal, and when the value of the continuous correct counter may be “3”, the internal control sequence Informs the different pressing order (incorrect answer pressing order).

  Hereinafter, the situation determined by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 makes the transition to the AT state for the first time after winning the AT, and the gaming state is the RT4 state (at the time of the first hit AT). In the case of “state (at AT after power interruption)”, it is determined that a special signal needs to be output to the outside.

  In addition, even if the gaming state is the RT4 state, the sub-control unit 91 makes a transition to the AT state after the AT is interrupted and the gaming state is the RT4 state (AT after the interruption). In the case of “Transition to state (at RT after pushing mistake)”, it is determined that it is not necessary to output a special signal externally.

  For these determinations, a flag based on the number of AT digestion games can be used. In this case, for example, the sub control unit 91 turns on the flag set in the RAM 91b when the AT digestion starts and the number of AT digestion games is 0 (at the time of the first hit AT). While the flag is on, the sub-control unit 91 keeps reporting the internal push order, turns off the flag on condition that the value of the continuous correct counter is “3”, and reports the correct answer of the internal push order. Limit. That is, when the flag is turned on, it means that the special signal needs to be output to the outside, and when the flag is turned off, it means that it is not necessary to output the special signal to the outside.

  Further, when a power interruption occurs, the flag may be turned on according to whether the AT state is in the power interruption process or the activation process, or whether the gaming state is the RT4 state. Since the flag is turned on after the power interruption, the sub-control unit 91 continues to notify the internal push order until the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”, and when the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”, The main control unit 41 outputs a special signal to the outside.

  In order to control in this way, it is assumed that a continuous correct counter is set in the RAM 91b in the sub-control unit 91 as well as in the main control unit 41. The update timing of the continuous correct answer counter may include the value of the continuous correct counter included in the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 may update the same value by receiving the command. The sub control unit 91 may autonomously update by executing the same process as the process of the main control unit 41 shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the AT flag is OFF (step Sh4; No), the sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery process (step Sh7). After the AT lottery process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is won by the lottery process (step Sh8). When the AT is won (step Sh8; Yes), the AT flag in the RAM 91b is turned on ( Step Sh9), the process proceeds to the next process.

  After the internal push order navigation determination process, after turning on the AT flag, or after the AT lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 selects an effect pattern stored in the ROM 91c based on the AT flag and the winning flag. (Step Sh10). Here, when the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at the selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery, that is, the winning flag, and is set in the RAM 91b. The selection rate of the production pattern is registered in the production table stored in the ROM 91c, and the sub-control unit 91 refers to the selection rate from the production table according to the winning flag when receiving the internal winning command, An effect pattern is selected according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91b. In addition, when the production pattern is already set in the RAM 91b, for example, during the continuous production, the sub control unit 91 proceeds with the process according to the production pattern without selecting a new production pattern.

  Next, the sub control unit 91 acquires a control pattern with reference to the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91c, and sets the acquired control pattern in the RAM 91b (step Sh11). In the control pattern table, various patterns corresponding to command types are registered for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns. The effect pattern is, for example, a display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51, a lighting mode of the effect effect LED 52, or the like. In accordance with this control pattern table, the sub-control unit 91 controls the production according to the progress of the game.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during execution of the effect control triggered by the reception of the command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect control being executed, and the effect corresponding to the newly received command. Execute the control. That is, even if the production control is not completed, the production can be canceled and the production control based on the new command can be executed. For example, even when an effect based on the command is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, if the player starts the game before the effect is completed, the effect is canceled.

  Control of effects being executed according to commands accompanying operations that are essential when a player starts a game, such as BET commands received when the MAX BET switch 6 is operated, and internal winning commands received when the start switch 7 is operated May be canceled. By adopting such a configuration, when the player wants to start the next game quickly, it does not cause troublesome thoughts. In addition, for a specific effect, a configuration may be adopted in which control of the effect is continued when any command is received. In this case, when the above-described specific effect occurs, the player can have a sense of expectation.

  And the sub-control part 91 performs control of an effect according to an effect pattern (step Sh12), and complete | finishes a process. As described above, since the production pattern is selected according to the selection rate, even if the same internal winning command that is the result of the same internal lottery is received, the production pattern is not always the same.

  The above is the description of the processing executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  Next, specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the following description, it is assumed that the data display terminal 1030 displays the number of times that the special signal is received from the slot machine 1 as the number of ATs.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, in the slot machine 1 where the number of BBs is displayed as “19” and the number of ATs is displayed as “4” on the data display terminal 1030, “cherry + 1 board combination” is won. The sub control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect 510. By recognizing the suggestion effect 510, the player can operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R at an appropriate timing to win “Cherry / Black 7 / Replay”. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 executes AT lottery processing (step Sh7). Here, it is assumed that the AT is won in the AT lottery process and the AT flag is turned on (step Sh9).

  After substituting the predetermined number of games, the sub-control unit 91 shifts to the AT state, and after the promotion replay wins and the gaming state shifts to the RT3 state, as shown in FIG. In response to the winning of No. 4, the navigation effect 512 is executed in the correct answer push order “right / middle / left”. The player can shift the gaming state to the RT4 state by operating according to the notified correct answer pressing order to win the rush replay. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 executes an ART (assist replay time, AT + RT) entry effect 511 indicating that the RT4 state is to be shifted.

  When the sub control unit 91 shifts to the RT4 state, the AT game number display 513 indicating the number of remaining AT games is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. Here, it is assumed that the number of games determined in accordance with AT winning is 150 games. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 determines that it is necessary to output a special signal to the outside because of the first hit AT, and decides to notify the internal push order until the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3” ( Step Sh6). A navigation effect 512 for informing the correct internal push order is executed according to the normal replay win. When the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”, the main control unit 41 outputs a special signal to the data display terminal 1030 (step Se6), and the display indicating the number of ATs of the data display terminal 1030 is “4” to “5”. become.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 21D, it is assumed that a special role is won during the AT state. The sub-control unit 91 executes a bonus confirmation effect 514 in response to the special combination winning. The player wins “White 7, White 7, White 7” in accordance with the bonus confirmation effect 514, and the bonus state starts. When the bonus state starts, the main control unit 41 outputs a BB signal to the data display terminal 1030, and the BB count of the data display terminal 1030 increases from “19” to “20”.

  When the bonus state ends, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state via the RT1 state, but since the number of AT games remains, the sub-control unit 91 starts control to the AT state from the end of the bonus state. Then, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct pressing order of each pressing order and shifts to the RT4 state again as shown in FIG.

  At this time, the internal push order is determined according to the winning of “normal replay” and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. However, here, it is AT time after interruption, and it is not necessary to output a special signal externally. Then, the sub-control unit 91 determines not to notify the internal push order (step Sh6). When the value of the continuous correct answer counter may be “3”, the sub control unit 91 resets the value of the continuous correct answer counter by notifying the pressing order (incorrect answer) different from the internal pressing order. .

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 21F, when the AT state ends and the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT end effect 515, the data display terminal 1030 displays the BB count “20” and the AT count “ 5 ". It is assumed that the special role from the game shown in FIG. 21D to the game shown in FIG. 21F has not been won.

  Here, consider the case of a conventional slot machine. The conventional slot machine is a gaming state in which the winning probability of replay is greatly increased in order to output a special signal to an external device, and a gaming state with a low probability of falling into a normal gaming state (RT4 state in this embodiment) A special signal is output to the external device at the time of winning a specific role (in this embodiment, rush replay) that becomes a trigger for the transition to.

  For example, when a special signal is externally output at the time of entry replay winning, the special signal is externally output in the game of FIG. 21B and the special signal is also output in the game of FIG. That is, when the sub control unit 91 executes the AT end effect 515, the number of BBs displayed on the data display terminal 1030 is “20”, but the number of ATs is “6”, and the AT lottery process is actually performed. There will be a discrepancy between the number of wins and the number of ATs displayed on the data display terminal 1030.

  As described above, data displayed on the data display terminal 1030 is required to be accurate. For this reason, if there is a discrepancy between the actual number of ATs and the number of displayed ATs as in the conventional slot machine, the player is distrusted.

  In the present embodiment, in order to determine whether or not the sub-control unit 91 needs to output a special signal to the outside, the actual number of ATs (the number of winning in the AT lottery process) and the special signal to be externally output, that is, The number of ATs displayed is equal. For this reason, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment can output the exact information regarding a game outside, and does not give distrust to a player.

  Next, more detailed control of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

  First, a description will be given with reference to the time chart shown in FIG. The time chart shown in FIG. 22 shows AT suspension by AT winning and bonus winning (section A, FIG. 23), gaming state fall by pushing mistake (section B, FIG. 24), AT interruption by power interruption (section C, FIG. 25). ) Etc. are time charts when various events occur during the AT state.

  First, in the game a in which the game state of the main control unit 41 is the normal game state and the effect state of the sub control unit 91 is the normal state, when the AT is won by the AT control lottery process (step Sh7) of the sub control unit 91. The effect state of the sub-control unit 91 is the AT state. It is assumed that the AT at this time is the first hit AT time.

  When the sub-control unit 91 shifts to the AT state, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct pressing order in response to the winning selections being won. First, in the game b in the normal gaming state, when the push order promotion replay is won, the correct push order is notified, and the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R accordingly, and the promotion replay wins. The gaming state of the control unit 41 shifts to the RT3 state.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct push order when the push-order rush replay is won in the game c in the RT3 state, and the rush replay is performed by the player operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R accordingly. The game state of the main control unit 41 shifts to the RT4 state.

  When the sub-control unit 91 shifts to the RT4 state and the normal replay is won, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the internal push order is notified because it is the time of the first hit AT (step Sh6). At this time, the sub-control unit 91 continues to notify the internal push order until the value of the continuous correct answer counter becomes “3”. In the game d in which the value of the continuous correct answer counter is “3”, the main control unit 41 outputs a special signal to the external device (step Se6). After the value of the continuous correct answer counter becomes “3” and the special signal is output, the sub-control unit 91 performs control so that the special signal is not output to the outside.

  Thereafter, when the special role is won in the game e in the AT state, the AT state is interrupted, and the gaming state of the main control unit 41 becomes the internal middle state. When the special combination wins in the game f, the main control unit 41 outputs a BB signal to the external device, and the gaming state becomes a bonus state.

  When the bonus state ends, the gaming state of the main control unit 41 shifts to the RT1 state, and the effect state of the sub control unit 91 returns to the AT state. When the SB is won in the game g, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the notification from the sub-control unit 91, the SB missed eye wins, and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. Then, in the game h in the normal gaming state, the promotion replay wins and shifts to the RT3 state, and in the game i in the RT3 state, the rush replay wins and shifts to the RT4 state.

  Here, since it is not at the time of the initial hit AT, the sub-control unit 91 performs control so as not to output the special signal to the outside (step Sh6). For this reason, the special signal is not output externally.

  In the game j in which the game state of the main control unit 41 is the RT4 state, when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in a pressing order different from the correct pressing order notified by the sub-control unit 91 The gaming state falls to the normal gaming state by winning the incorrect answer bell or winning the SB miss. However, at this time, since the effect state of the sub-control unit 91 is the AT state, the promotion replay is won in the game k, and the entry replay is won in the game l, so that the gaming state can be shifted to the RT4 state again. it can.

  After the game state transitions to the RT4 state again, if the power interruption occurs by operating the power switch 39 in the game m, the AT state is also interrupted here. When the power switch 39 is operated again without changing the set value, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 return to the state before the power interruption. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 continues the AT state, but controls to output the special signal to the outside (step Sh6). For this reason, after the interruption of power interruption, the internal push order of the normal replay is notified until the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”, and in the game n in which the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”, the main control unit A special signal is output by 41 (step Se6).

  Next, the details of the section A shown in FIG. 22 will be described. The section A is a section showing a situation where the AT state is interrupted due to the bonus winning.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in response to the fact that the push order entry replay 4 is won in the game A1, the sub-control unit 91 stops the switches 8L, 8C, 8C in the order of “right / middle / left” which is the correct push order. The navigation effect instructing to perform the 8R operation is executed. The player can win a rush replay by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation effect. In the following description, it is assumed that the player always operates in accordance with the navigation effect, and there is no mistake or neglect of the pressing order.

  When the rush replay wins, the gaming state shifts to the RT4 state, and the winning probability of the normal replay is significantly increased. Here, when the normal replay is won in the next game A2 in which the rush replay is won, the main control unit 41 determines the internal pushing order (step Sd11). At this time, the main control unit 41 determines the internal pushing order in which the first stop is the right reel 2L. In the following description, normal replay in which the correct internal push order is the first stop right reel 2R is referred to as “normal replay (right)”. The same applies to the first stop left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C.

  When the sub-control unit 91 specifies the normal replay (right) from the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 controls to output a special signal to the outside because it is the first hit AT time (step Sh6). That is, the internal push order is notified until the value of the continuous correct answer counter becomes “3”. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 executes “right / middle / left” which is the correct push order as the navigation effect, and corrects the internal push order so that the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “1”.

  In the next game A3, when the sub-control unit 91 specifies normal replay (middle) from the internal winning command, it notifies the correct push order of “middle / right / left” as a navigation effect and corrects the internal push order. As a result, the value of the continuous correct answer counter is updated to “2”.

  In the next game A4, when the sub-control unit 91 specifies the push order bell 2 from the internal winning command, the right push order “left / right / middle” is notified as a navigation effect, and the push order is made correct. The correct answer bell wins and the value of the continuous correct answer counter is maintained at “2”.

  In the next game A5, when the sub-control unit 91 specifies the normal replay (left) from the internal winning command, the right push order “left / middle / right” is notified as the navigation effect, and the internal push order is made correct. As a result, the value of the continuous correct answer counter is updated to “3”. Then, in response to the value of the continuous correct answer counter becoming “3”, the main control unit 41 outputs a special signal to the outside (Step Se6).

  In the next game A6, when the sub-control unit 91 specifies the normal replay (medium) from the internal winning command, the value of the continuous correct counter has already become “3”, so it is determined that there is no need to output a special signal here. (Step Sh6), a push order different from the internal push order, that is, the wrong answer push order “right / middle / left” is executed as the navigation effect. Then, by setting the first stop to the right reel 2R according to the navigation effect, the value of the continuous correct answer counter is reset to “0”.

  Here, it is assumed that a special role is won in the game A7 before the AT state ends. At this time, if the special combination wins, the main control unit 41 outputs a BB signal externally. When the special combination wins, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state, and the AT state is temporarily suspended in the period A8.

  When the bonus state ends, the effect state returns to the AT state, and the gaming state shifts to the RT1 state. In the game A9 in which the SB is won, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect indicating that the SB has been won, and the game state shifts to the normal game state by winning the SB missed eye. Then, the sub-control unit 91 executes the correct push order “left / middle / right” as a navigation effect in the game A10 won by the push order promotion replay 1, and in the game A11 won by the push order entry replay 2 The correct answer push order “left / right / middle” is executed as a navigation effect, and the gaming state is shifted to the RT4 state.

  Here, since it is not at the time of initial hit AT but at the time of AT after interruption, the sub-control unit 91 determines that it is not necessary to externally output a special signal (step Sh6). Therefore, the sub control unit 91 does not execute the navigation effect even if the normal replay (middle) is specified from the internal winning command in the game A12 and the normal replay (left) is specified in the game A13. However, even when the navigation effect is not executed, the internal pressing order may be correctly answered by the player's operation. Here, the player sets the first stop at the middle reel 2C in the game A12 in which the normal replay (middle) is won, and sets the first stop as the left reel 2L in the game A13 in which the normal replay (left) is won. It is assumed that the internal push order is correct. That is, the value of the continuous correct answer counter at this time is “2”.

  In the next game A14, if the sub-control unit 91 specifies normal replay (left) from the internal winning command, the value of the continuous correct counter may become “3” depending on the player's operation. It is determined that it is necessary to notify the correct internal push order (step Sh6), and the incorrect internal push order “middle / right / left” is executed as a navigation effect.

  Since the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the navigation effect, the first stop is the middle reel 2C. For this reason, the value of the continuous correct answer counter is reset in response to the internal push order being incorrect.

  In this way, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the internal push order in response to the normal replay being won when a special signal needs to be externally output, such as at the time of first hit AT, and special When there is no need to output the signal externally, the internal push order is notified so that the value of the continuous correct answer counter does not become “3”.

  In the case of a conventional slot machine that externally outputs a special signal at the time of a rush replay winning, in the game flow shown in FIG. 23, the special signal is externally output in two games A1 and A11. In the case of the slot machine 1, only one game of the game A5 is output externally, and accurate information can be output to the outside.

  Next, the details of the section B shown in FIG. 22 will be described. The section B is a section showing a situation in which the gaming state has fallen because the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated in a pressing order different from the pressing order notified by the player.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when the production state is the AT state, the sub-control unit 91 determines that there is no need to externally output the special signal here, so that the normal replay (right) is performed in the game B1. Even if the normal replay (medium) is won in B2, the internal push order is not notified. Of course, when the push order bell 2 is won in the game B3 and the push order bell 3 is won in the game B4, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct push order and wins the correct bell.

  In a certain game B5, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the correct push order “left / middle / right” as the navigation effect in response to the selection of the push order bell 1, the player mistakenly differs from the navigation effect. Assume that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated in the order of pressing, “left / right / middle”. In this case, since the incorrect answer bell wins, the gaming state falls to the normal gaming state.

  Even if the game state falls to the normal game state, the AT state is maintained, so the sub-control unit 91 displays the correct push order “right / middle / left” in the game B6 in which the push order promotion replay 6 is won. The game state is returned to the RT4 state by executing as the navigation effect and executing the correct push order “left / middle / right” as the navigation effect in the game B7 in which the push order entry replay 1 is won.

  Thus, even if the gaming state falls from the RT4 state and then returns to the RT4 state again, it is not at the time of the first hit AT, so it is determined that the sub-control unit 91 does not need to output a special signal externally. However, even if the internal push order is correct in the games B8 and B9, the game B10 notifies the incorrect push order and controls so that the value of the continuous correct counter does not become “3”.

  In the case of a conventional slot machine that outputs a special signal externally at the time of a rush replay winning, in the game flow shown in FIG. 24, when the game B5 falls into the normal gaming state due to a push order mistake and then shifts to the RT4 state again, The special signal is output to the outside in accordance with the B7 rush replay winning, but in the case of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special signal is not output to the outside and accurate information can be maintained.

  Next, the details of the section C shown in FIG. 22 will be described. Section C is a section showing a situation in which the AT state is interrupted due to the occurrence of power interruption.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the production state is the AT state, the sub-control unit 91 determines that it is not necessary to output the special signal to the outside here (step Sh6). Therefore, the normal replay (right) is performed in the game C1. However, even if the normal replay (medium) is won in the game C2, the internal pressing order is not notified. Of course, in the games C3 and C4 in which the push order bell is won, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the push order of the correct answer, and wins the correct answer bell.

  Here, it is assumed that the slot machine 1 is turned off, for example, when the business hours of the amusement hall are ended or when an unexpected situation occurs. In the period C5, power interruption occurs and the AT state is interrupted.

  When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on again, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 store the control information before power interruption in the RAM 41b and RAM 91b, and therefore can return to the control state before power interruption. . That is, the gaming state returns to the RT4 state, and the effect state returns to the AT state.

  At this time, the sub-control unit 91 determines that it is necessary to output a special signal to the outside because it is AT time after power interruption (step Sh6). For this reason, when the normal replay is specified from the internal winning command until the value of the continuous correct answer counter becomes “3”, the push order according to the correct internal push order is navigated as a navigation effect. That is, when the normal replay (middle) in the game C6, the normal replay (left) in the game C9, and the normal replay (left) in the game C10 are won, the correct pressing order is notified.

  When the value of the continuous correct answer counter becomes “3” in the game C10, the main control unit 41 outputs a special signal to the outside (step Se6). In this next game C11, even if the push order bell is won and the correct answer bell wins, the value of the continuous correct answer counter is maintained at “3”. However, as shown in FIG. As long as the normal replay is not won, the control unit 41 does not externally output a special signal even if the value of the continuous correct answer counter is “3”.

  When the special signal is output to the outside, the sub-control unit 91 specifies normal replay (right) from the internal winning command in order to control so that the value of the continuous correct counter does not become “3” from the next game (step Sh6). In the game C12, the incorrect answer push order “left / middle / right” is executed as a navigation effect, and the value of the continuous correct answer counter is reset.

  In the case of a conventional slot machine that outputs a special signal externally at the time of a rush replay win, in the game flow shown in FIG. 25, the rush replay does not win even if the game state is restored to the AT state after the power failure recovery. However, in the case of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a special signal can be output to the outside, and accurate information can be output to the outside.

  This completes the description of the more detailed control of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 includes the number of consecutive correct operations for operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the internal pressing order determined by the main control unit 41, and Whether or not to notify the internal push order determined by the main control unit 41 can be determined according to whether or not the special signal needs to be output to the outside. When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the special signal needs to be output to the outside, the main control unit 41 notifies the internal pushing order determined by the main control unit 41. A special signal can be output to the outside according to what has been performed, and a signal indicating the control state of the sub-control unit 91 can be output to the outside as needed.

  Here, when the signal indicating the control state of the sub-control unit 91 cannot be output to the outside, or when the signal indicating the control state of the sub-control unit 91 is output to the outside even when unnecessary, etc. The slot machine information to be output to the outside is not accurate. However, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether to notify the internal pressing order determined by the main control unit 41 according to whether it is necessary to output a special signal to the outside, and the main control unit 41 determines whether the correct answer is correct. Since the special signal indicating the control state of the sub-control unit 91 is output to the outside based on the number of consecutive operations, the signal indicating the accurate control state of the sub-control unit 91 can be output to the outside.

  Therefore, since the main control unit 41 can also output the control state of the sub-control unit 91 to the outside, even if it is the control state of the sub-control unit 91 without complicating the signal path for external output, It can be accurately transmitted outside the slot machine.

  In addition, when the normal replay in which the internal push order is determined is won, the main control unit 41 is not affected by the operation mode (push order or stop position) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the same display result “ Since control for deriving “replay / replay / replay” is performed, it is possible to contribute to improvement of interest.

  In addition, when the sub control unit 91 is controlled to the AT state before and after the power supply is stopped, the internal pressing order specified from the internal winning command is specified by the sub control unit 91 until the correct answer operation is continuously performed a predetermined number of times. Since it is determined to notify possible information, a special signal is output to the outside by the main control unit 41, and it is easy to grasp the state after power supply outside the slot machine 1.

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

  In the above embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 has been described to determine whether or not to output a special signal based on the flag based on the number of AT digest games, but the main control unit 41 outputs a special signal to the outside. A configuration for determining whether or not to perform may be adopted.

  When this configuration is adopted, a special signal output flag is set in the RAM 41b, the special signal output flag is turned off when the special signal needs to be output externally, and the special signal output when the special signal does not need to be output externally. Turn on the flag. Further, the main control unit 41 determines the internal push order only when the gaming state is the RT4 state, does not determine the internal push order in other game states, and sends an internal winning command indicating that to the sub control unit. 91. Hereinafter, this configuration will be specifically described.

  As shown in FIG. 26, it is assumed that the AT is won in the game D1 in which the special signal output flag is OFF and the gaming state is the normal gaming state. When the sub-control unit 91 starts control to the AT state, the correct push order is notified according to the push order promotion replay being won, and the correct push order is notified according to the push order entry replay being won. The gaming state is promoted to the RT4 state.

  When the main control unit 41 shifts to the RT4 state, the main control unit 41 determines the internal push order in accordance with the fact that the normal replay is won (step Sd11). Here, since the special signal output flag is off, an internal winning command capable of specifying the internal push order is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 (steps Sd13 and Sd14). The sub-control unit 91 notifies the internal pressing order specified from the internal winning command.

  As a result, the value of the continuous correct counter continues to increase, and when the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3” in the game D2, the main control unit 41 outputs a special signal to the outside (step Se6). Reset the value and turn on the special signal output flag. In the game after the special signal output flag is turned on, the main control unit 41 does not determine the internal push order, and the value of the continuous correct answer counter is not updated.

  When the AT state ends in the game D3, the sub control unit 91 does not notify the correct pressing order, so that the incorrect answer bell is won in the game D4. Here, if the incorrect answer bell or SB missed eye wins, the gaming state falls to the normal game state, but there is a possibility that the incorrect answer bell or SB missed eye will win due to an operation error of the player. 41 does not determine that the AT state has ended until a situation that the AT state has been reliably ended occurs. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the AT state has ended when the player falls from the RT4 state to the normal gaming state and the pushing order of the pushing order promotion replay is incorrect twice.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that the push-up promotion replay is won in the games D5 and D6, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the incorrect push order and the AT state is ended, the special signal output flag Turn off. Then, in the game D7 in which the AT is won again, the internal push order is determined in accordance with the special signal output flag being off (step Sd11). Then, when the sub-control unit 91 notifies the internal pressing order and the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3” in the game D8, a special signal is output (step Se6).

  In this way, while the flag indicating that the main control unit 41 has output the special signal to the outside is stored, the information indicating the determined internal pressing order is not transmitted to the sub control unit 91. Information indicating the internal pushing order determined to the control unit 91 can be transmitted, and the load can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the winning flag is a flag indicating normal replay when the AT flag is turned on (step Sh4; Yes) (step Sh5). The configuration for executing the navigation determination process (step Sh6) has been described. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to report the internal push order when controlling to the AT state. However, even if the sub-control unit 91 is not controlled to the AT state, there is a possibility that the push order continues to be correctly answered by the player's operation, and the continuous correct answer counter becomes “3”. In consideration of this possibility, the sub-control unit 91 may adopt a configuration in which the internal push order navigation determination process is executed regardless of whether or not the AT state is controlled, that is, regardless of whether the AT flag is on or off. . Hereinafter, this configuration will be specifically described.

  As shown in FIG. 27, it is assumed that the push order promotion replay 1 is won in the game E1 in which the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the effect state is also the normal state. At this time, since the sub-control unit 91 is not in the AT state, it does not notify the correct pushing order. However, here, it is assumed that the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct pushing order, and the promotion replay wins. At this time, the gaming state shifts to the RT3 state.

  If the push order maintenance replay 1 is won in the game E2 in which the gaming state is the RT3 state, the sub-control unit 91 is not in the AT state, and therefore does not notify the correct push order. Also here, it is assumed that the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct pushing order, and the promotion replay wins. At this time, the gaming state maintains the RT3 state.

  Even if the push order entry replay 1 is won in the game E3 in which the gaming state is maintained in the RT3 state, the sub-control unit 91 does not notify the correct pushing order. Here again, it is assumed that the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct push order, and the rush replay wins. At this time, the gaming state shifts to the RT4 state.

  Even if the push order bell 1 is won in the game E4 in which the game state is the RT4 state, the navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91 is not executed, but the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the correct push order. In this case, the correct answer bell wins and the gaming state is maintained in the RT4 state.

  When the normal replay (left) is won in the next game E5, and the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R with the correct internal pressing order, the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “1”. Furthermore, when the normal replay (left) is won in the next game E6, and the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R with the correct internal pressing order, the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “2”. In the games E5 and E6, the sub-control unit 91 determines that it is not necessary to externally output the special signal, and thus does not execute the navigation effect.

  Even if the push order bell 1 is won in the next game E7, the navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91 is not executed, but if the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the correct push order, Winning, the gaming state is maintained in the RT4 state, and the value of the continuous correct counter is maintained at “2”.

  When the normal replay (left) is won in the next game E8, the sub-control unit 91 executes an internal push order navigation determination process (step Sh6). Here, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the value of the continuous correct counter may be “3”, but it is not necessary to output the special signal to the outside. Accordingly, it is determined to notify the internal push order of incorrect answers, and the incorrect answer push order “middle / right / left” is executed as a navigation effect. Since the player operates according to the navigation effect, the answer to the internal push order is incorrect here, and the value of the continuous correct answer counter is reset.

  In the next game, when the SB is won and the player operates the left reel 2L as the first stop, the SB missed eye wins and the gaming state falls from the RT4 state to the normal gaming state.

  In this manner, a configuration in which the sub-control unit 91 executes the internal push order navigation determination process regardless of whether the AT flag is on or off may be employed. In this case, in the process of FIG. 20, the processes of steps Sh5 and Sh6 may be executed immediately before step Sh4.

  As described above, the probability that the player corrects the pushing order by himself / herself is a probability close to 0 and extremely low, but in order to lower this possibility, the pushing order promotion replay, the pushing order maintenance replay, The first stop in the correct push order of the push order rush replay is only the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R, and when the first stop is operated with a reel other than the left reel 2L in the normal state where the effect state is not the AT state, a predetermined value is obtained. What is necessary is just to set it as the structure which regulates the privilege given to a player, such as not performing AT lottery processing between these games.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26, even when the main control unit 41 adopts a configuration for determining whether or not to output a special signal to the outside, the player corrects the pushing order by himself as described above. When the sub control unit 91 executes the internal push order navigation determination process, there is a possibility that the value of the continuous correct answer counter becomes “3”, and there is no need to output a special signal externally. It is necessary to report the internal push order of incorrect answers.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines the internal push order according to the winning of “normal replay”, and outputs the special signal according to the number of times the internal push order is correctly answered. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the internal push order may be determined in response to winning of a combination that is not affected by the push order such as “watermelon” or “cherry”. Furthermore, the internal pressing order may be determined in a game in which no winning combination is won (losing). That is, in a game in which the internal pressing order is determined, the value given to the player (the number of medals paid out and the transition of the gaming state) regardless of the operation order, stop operation position, and other operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Etc.) are arbitrary if they are the same.

  In the embodiment described above, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the winning flag is a flag indicating normal replay (step Sh5), and then executes the internal push order navigation determination process (step Sh6). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which it is not determined whether or not the winning flag is a flag indicating normal replay may be employed. If the main control unit 41 is configured to determine the internal push order at the same time as the normal replay win, the fact that the internal push order can be specified from the internal win command means that the win flag is the normal replay. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 executes the internal push order navigation determination process when the internal push order is specified from the internal win command without determining whether or not the win flag is a flag indicating normal replay. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the value of the continuous correct answer counter is reset by winning the incorrect answer bell or the incorrect answer of the internal push order has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the value of the continuous correct answer counter is set by the correct answer of the internal push order. The value of the continuous correct counter may be maintained when the correct bell is won, and the value of the continuous correct counter may be reset when the other combination wins.

  In the above embodiment, the main control unit 41 has described the configuration in which, in the internal lottery process, the internal push order is determined regardless of the gaming state when the winning flag is a flag indicating that “normal replay” has been won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the internal pressing order may be determined only when the gaming state is the RT4 state. When this configuration is adopted, the main control unit 41 does not need to determine the internal push order when it is not necessary, and thus can reduce the load.

  In the above embodiment, the main control unit 41 has been described with respect to the configuration in which the winning flag indicating “normal replay” and the internal winning command that can specify the internal pressing order are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, but the configuration is not limited thereto. A command capable of specifying the internal pressing order may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in distinction from the internal winning command. When this configuration is adopted, the sub-control unit 91 does not need to determine whether or not the winning flag is a flag indicating “normal replay”, and thus can reduce the load.

  In the above embodiment, when the gaming state is the RT4 state, the configuration has been described in which the gaming state falls to the normal gaming state when an incorrect answer bell or SB miss-out is won, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RT4 state Also, the push order maintaining replay may be added to the lottery target and the player may fall into the normal game state when winning the fall replay. When this configuration is adopted, the chance of falling from the RT4 state to the normal gaming state is increased, so that it is difficult to maintain the RT4 state when not controlled to the AT state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first stop is determined from any one of the three pushing orders of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, and this is determined as the internal pushing order. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a configuration may be adopted in which one of the six pressing orders including the combination of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R is determined, and this is determined as the internal pressing order. When this configuration is adopted, an unexpected correct answer in a situation where the sub-control unit 91 does not notify the internal pushing order can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the main control unit 41 has been described with respect to the configuration in which the special signal is externally output in response to the value of the continuous correct counter becoming “3”. The special signal may be externally output in response to “5”, and the special signal may be externally output in response to “10”.

  In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the AT state is controlled as the advantageous gaming state including the push order in the configuration of the combination has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one of several types of symbols of the left reel 2L is selected. It may be configured to include a selection bell that matches the role. In the case of adopting this configuration, for example, a black bell that generates a prize when "Black 7 Bell Bell" is aligned, a net bell that generates a prize when "Net 7 Bell Bell" is aligned, and "White 7・ Including the white bell that generates a prize when "bell bell" is included in the composition of the role, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the player of black 7, net 7 or white 7 in the AT state. It may be suggested to the player that either the black bell, the net bell, or the white bell is elected.

  In the above-described embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 has been described with respect to the configuration in which the internal push order is notified so as to reset the value of the continuous correct counter when the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”, but is not limited thereto. . The main control unit 41 outputs a special signal externally only when the value of the continuous correct counter is “3”. Therefore, even if the value of the continuous correct counter is not intentionally reset, the value of the continuous correct counter is not changed in the subsequent game. Control may be performed so as not to become “3”. That is, the value of the continuous correct answer counter may be “4” or “5”, and control is performed so that the value of the continuous correct answer counter does not become “3” in a game that may be “3”. Just do it.

  In the above embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 21, the sub-control unit 91 has described the configuration in which the correct answer or the incorrect answer is notified in six combinations of left, middle, and right when notifying the push order. Not limited to this. For example, when notifying the internal pressing order, the sub-control unit 91 may notify the incorrect answer pressing order. That is, when the first stop of the left reel 2L is in the correct internal pushing order, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect that suggests “not the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R” and indirectly to the left You may alert | report that the reel 2L is correct.

  In addition, when notifying the incorrect push order of the internal push order, the correct internal push order may be reported. That is, when the first stop of the left reel 2L is in the correct internal push order, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect that suggests that “the user must not operate from the left reel 2L”, and indirectly plays the game. The user may be notified to operate from the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R.

  In the above embodiment, the game control base 40 includes the main control unit 41 and the effect control base 90 includes the sub control unit 91. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and the same base includes the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. A control unit 91 may be provided. By adopting this configuration, communication between the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 is facilitated, and the volume of the housing 1a can be reduced.

  Further, the slot machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and includes a part of the configuration described in the above embodiment so as to solve the problems in the prior art. It may be. For example, the liquid crystal display 51, the production switch 53, and the like are elements provided for improving the game performance, and are not necessarily provided.

  Moreover, in the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the bet number is set using medals and credits as game values, but the slot machine of the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is limited to this. Instead, it may be a slot machine that sets a bet number using a game ball as a game value, or a complete credit type slot machine that sets a bet number using only credit as a game value. When using game balls as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Equivalent to setting the number of bets.

  Further, the slot machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls, etc. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. A slot machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the slot machine of the present invention.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the slot machine 1, but a computer device or the like in advance. You may employ | adopt the form distributed by pre-installing in the memory | storage device which has. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention adopt a form in which a communication processing unit is provided and distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. You may do it.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

The slot machine of the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is not limited to this,
The derivation control unit may determine whether the determination result of the prior determination unit is one of a plurality of types of identification results (for example, push order bell, push order promotion replay, push order maintenance replay, push order entry replay) ), When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode according to the type of the specific result, the first specific display result and the second specific display result are relatively advantageous. When control for deriving a specific display result (for example, correct answer bell, promotion replay, rush replay) is performed and the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode according to the type of the specific result, Performing control for deriving the second specific display result (incorrect answer bell, normal replay, fall replay) that is relatively unfavorable among the first specific display result and the second specific display result;
The operation mode notification means includes:
In the case where the chromatic advantage control is performed by the chromatic advantage control means, the determination result information receiving means any kind of the specific result (e.g., push order Bell, press order promotion replay, press order maintain Replay Advantageous operation mode for deriving the first specific display result (for example, correct bell, promoted replay, rush replay) according to the type of the specific result when the determination result information indicating push order rush replay) is received May be notified of information capable of specifying

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Movable display apparatus 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 3 See-through window 32L, 32C, 32R Reel motor 4 Medal insertion part 51 Liquid crystal display 52 Effect effect LED
53, 54 Speaker 55 Reel LED
56 Production switch 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 9 Medal payout exit 10 Settling switch 13 Game display 34 Hopper unit 35 Overflow tank 37 Setting key switch 38 Reset / setting switch 39 Power switch 40 Game control Base 41 Main control unit 90 Production control base 91 Sub control unit 100 Power supply box 101 Power supply board 1000 External output board 1020 Hall computer 1030 Data display terminal

Claims (1)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed in a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner. Is a slot machine in which one game is ended by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting control information based on the progress of the game;
An effect control unit that receives the control information transmitted from the game control unit and controls an effect based on the received control information, while transmitting information to the game control unit is impossible.
Derivation operation means operated when causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
With
The game control means includes
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before a display result is derived on the variable display device for each game;
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation mode of the derivation operation means;
State control means for controlling one of a plurality of states including a specific state;
It said state control means are controlled in the specific state by, and, when determining the result of the predetermination means is a first determined result, to determine the operation mode of the derived operating means to one of a plurality of types An operation mode determining means;
Counting means for counting the number of consecutive correct operations for operating the derivation operation means in the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination means ;
Based on the counting result of said counting means, when the correct answer operation is identified to have been conducted continuously for a predetermined time, and an external output means for controlling the external output specific signals relating to a game,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, the same value is given regardless of whether or not the derivation operation means is operated by the correct operation, while the determination of the prior determination means When the result is a second determination result that is different from the first determination result, a value giving unit that gives a different value depending on an operation mode of the derivation operation unit;
Determination result information transmitting means for transmitting determination result information capable of specifying the determination result of the prior determination means and the determination result of the operation mode determination means to the effect control means;
With
The production control means includes
Decision result information receiving means for receiving the decision result information transmitted from the decision result information transmitting means;
And Yes advantage control means for performing advantageous chromatic profit control for the player,
Operation mode notifying means for notifying information capable of specifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
With
The operation mode notification means includes:
In the case where the said chromatic advantage controlled by chromatic advantage control means being performed, when the determination result information receiving means receives the determination result information indicating the second determination result is favorable value by the value providing means Information that can specify the operation mode to which
When the determination result information receiving unit receives the determination result information indicating the first determination result, it is determined that the number of consecutive correct operation may be a predetermined number and that the specific signal is output externally. In such a case, information that can specify the operation mode specified from the determination result information is notified, while the number of consecutive correct operations may be a predetermined number, and the specific signal is not output to the outside. and when determination is notified information capable of specifying a different operation mode from the operation mode to be the specific,
The counting means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is the first determination result, when the derivation operation unit is operated with an incorrect operation different from the correct operation, or the determination result of the prior determination unit is the When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode in which the advantageous value is not given by the value giving means in the case of the second determination result, data for counting the number of consecutive correct answer operations is initialized,
The ratio at which the operation of the derivation operation means in the specific operation mode is the correct operation is higher than the ratio at which the operation of the derivation operation unit in the non-specific operation mode different from the specific operation mode is the correct operation,
A slot machine characterized by that.

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