JP6169839B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and multiple types of identification information are variably displayed when the game medium wins in a start prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area. There are pachinko machines where a predetermined number of bets are set and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) are variably displayed when a start operation is performed.

  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, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. The rotation of the reel is started by operating the start switch in a state where the set number of bets is set and the specified number of bets is set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop switch provided for each reel. When all the reels stop rotating, a winning combination occurs when a predetermined winning combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination) is arranged on the winning line. .

  In this type of gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a setting switch that is movable in one direction or in the opposite direction (can be rotated in Patent Document 1) and used for setting a volume (that is, a predetermined setting) It is known to provide In Patent Document 1, in order to prevent a loud sound from suddenly flowing when the setting switch is rotated counterclockwise when the volume is configured to increase only when the setting switch is rotated clockwise. It has been proposed that the volume corresponding to the amount of rotation is the same regardless of the direction of rotation of the setting switch.

JP 2009-160262 A (paragraphs 0076 to 0087, FIGS. 9 and 10)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although convenience related to the volume setting is improved, in order to perform a setting different from the volume setting while setting the volume, two kinds of setting switches must be operated. In addition, since the operation method of each setting switch may be different, there is a problem that the operation becomes complicated.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of facilitating work when a plurality of types of settings are performed.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game,
A setting switch (for example, a volume switch 59) capable of moving in one direction from the predetermined position and in the opposite direction opposite to the one direction and performing a predetermined setting according to the amount of movement,
Predetermined setting execution means (for example, performing predetermined setting so that the setting contents are the same regardless of whether the setting switch is moved a predetermined amount from a specific position, regardless of whether the setting switch is moved in one direction or the reverse direction) 5, setting values “0” and “F”, setting values “1” and “E”, setting values “2” and “D”, setting values “3” and “C”, setting values “4” and “B”, setting values “5” and “A” are set to the same volume, a portion for performing the processing of Sc3 in FIG. 20, a portion for performing the processing of Sf3 in FIG. 22, and a portion of Sg3 in FIG. Part to process)
A movable position determining means for determining whether the position of the setting switch is on one side or the opposite side from the specific position (for example, the part for performing the processing of Sc1 and Sc4 in FIG. 20 and the processing of Sg1 and Sg4 in FIG. Processing part), and
When a specific condition is satisfied (for example, when the slot machine 1 is started), a specific setting execution unit (for example, Sc2 in FIG. 20 or the like) that performs a type of setting different from the predetermined setting according to the determination result of the movable position determination unit. A part for performing the process of Sc5 and a part for performing the process of Sg2 and Sg5 of FIG. 24) ,
Player provided with Yu technique's operation means that is provided at a position operable, and
Specific conditions, viewing including the fact that the gaming machine is started,
The setting switch is provided in a place where the player cannot operate,
In accordance with the operation of the player operation means, it is impossible to change the setting of a type different from the predetermined setting,
A predetermined setting can be changed according to the operation of the player operation means .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform both a predetermined setting and a different type of setting from the predetermined setting with a common setting switch, and when rotating in either one direction or the opposite direction Since the predetermined setting is performed so that the same setting content is obtained, the same setting content is obtained without changing the movable amount of the setting switch regardless of whether a different type of setting from the predetermined setting is performed. Predetermined settings can be performed, and work when performing a plurality of types of settings can be facilitated.
Na us, as the "predetermined configuration" and "a predetermined set different types of settings" to the gaming machine, volume setting, the power saving setting, brightness setting of the lamp or LED (brightness), demonstration mode (representation embodiment ) Settings, production frequency, production type, setting value, settings related to the connection between the mobile terminal and the server (display of a two-dimensional code for giving a mobile device wallpaper or music to the player, Giving music) and settings related to operations performed by the player (volume, brightness, presence / absence of linkage between portable terminal and server, etc.).

(Means 2) In the means 1, the specific setting execution means sets whether or not to set the power saving as a type of setting different from the predetermined setting (for example, a part for performing the processes Sc2 and Sc5 in FIG. 20). It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to save power when a specific condition is satisfied, and even if the movable amount of the setting switch is changed after that, the power saving setting is not changed by itself. Therefore, unintended increase in power consumption can be prevented.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the player has setting operation means capable of setting at least one of volume and brightness.
The specific setting execution means is configured to set whether or not the setting operation means can be set as a different type of setting from the predetermined setting (for example, a part for performing the processing of Sg2 and Sg5 in FIG. 24). .
According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to determine whether or not the player can set the volume and brightness when a specific condition is satisfied, and thereafter the movable amount of the setting switch may be changed. This alone does not change whether or not the player can set the sound volume and brightness, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being distrusted by an unintended change in the availability setting.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the setting switch is rotatably provided, and when the rotation position of the setting switch is located on the semicircle side substantially opposite to the semicircle side including the specific position, An initial setting execution means (for example, a part that performs the processes of Sc6 and Sc7 in FIG. 20 and a part that performs the processes of Sg6 and Sg7 in FIG. 24) is provided.
According to such a configuration, when the setting switch is rotated to the semicircular side substantially opposite to the semicircular side including the specific position, it is necessary to perform fine setting for substantially a half rotation by setting the reference setting. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a problem from occurring when setting the reference.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the predetermined setting execution means performs the predetermined setting so that the predetermined content is set according to the movable amount of the setting switch when the specific condition is satisfied. Including time setting execution means (for example, a part for performing the process of Sc3 in FIG. 20 and a part for performing the process of Sg3 in FIG. 24),
When the specific setting execution unit performs a type of setting different from the predetermined setting, a notification unit (for example, in FIG. 20) notifies the setting content of the predetermined setting and the setting content of the type different from the predetermined setting over a predetermined period. A part for performing the process of Sc8 and a part for performing the process of Sg8 in FIG. 24) are further provided.
According to such a configuration, both settings can be performed when a specific condition is satisfied. Further, since the setting contents of the predetermined setting and the setting contents of the setting different from the predetermined setting can be confirmed, the convenience of work can be improved.

It is a front view of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied. It is a back view of a front door. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a top view of a volume switch. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting content by a volume switch. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (main) which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game control process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of symbol combination, symbol combination, and the payout number of medals at the time of winning a prize. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of replay and a symbol combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of a transfer turn. It is a figure for demonstrating a game state and transition of RT. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation object combination in AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several replay winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (sub) which a sub control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the switch control process at the time of starting which a sub-control part performs in a starting process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the normal time switch control process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the setting content by a volume switch. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the control content of the switch control process at the time of starting which a sub control part performs in a starting process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the control content of the normal time switch control process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub).

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. ing.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as the reel 2L, the reel 2C, and the reel 2R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in the horizontal direction. The three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  On the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, “plum”, “watermelon”, respectively. , “Cherry”, “Bell”, “Orange”, etc., each of 21 types of symbols that are distinguishable from each other are drawn in a predetermined order (see FIG. 6). The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 7), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R (see FIG. 7) for detecting a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back A reel LED 55 (see FIG. 7) for irradiation is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  At the position corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) out of a prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medal used for setting the number of medals and the bet is set (to return the medals used for setting the credit and the number of bets), start that is operated when starting the game Switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of each of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, production switch 5 for use in production There are provided operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) The start of reel rotation is delayed because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting a a is that during the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 7) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 7) for notifying that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective are provided inside the 8R. It has been.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel 1d on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 (see FIG. 7) for detecting an error state described later by a predetermined key operation and a reset operation for releasing a stop state described later, during a setting value change described later, A set value display 24 (see FIG. 7) that displays the set value at that time during the confirmation of the set value, a stop state at the end of BB described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled automatically, automatic settlement processing at the end of BB described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) The automatic settlement switch 36b (see FIG. 7) for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled is enabled / disabled, and the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are provided inside the housing 1a. The flow path switching solenoid 30 (see FIG. 7) for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 3) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side, which is introduced from the medal insertion unit 4, and the hopper tank 34a A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal flowing down to the side, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 7) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Further, a player volume switch 56 and a player brightness switch 57 are rotatably provided on the front door 1b in the vicinity of the effect switch 56. The player volume switch 56 and the player brightness switch 57 can be operated regardless of whether or not the game is in progress. The player volume switch 57 is used to set the volume of the speakers 53 and 54. The player volume switch 57 is in an OFF state at the initial position, and when the player is turned clockwise from the initial position, the volume increases in accordance with the amount of rotation. When the player volume switch 57 is in the initial position, the volume set on the slot machine 1 side is set. The player luminance switch 58 is used to set the brightness of light output from a lamp or LED provided on the front door 1b. The player brightness switch 58 is turned off at the initial position, and when the player is rotated clockwise from the initial position, the light output from the lamp and the LED is brightened (that is, the brightness is increased) according to the amount of rotation.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an effect control board 90 described later is provided above the transparent window 3 on the back side of the front door 1b. A volume switch 59 for setting the volume of sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 is mounted on the effect control board 90. Although the effect control board 90 is enclosed in the board case, the volume switch 59 is exposed to the outside through a hole formed in the board case, and can be rotated (ie, rotated) with the front door 1b opened. It has become. Since the front door 1b cannot be opened unless a predetermined unlocking operation is performed by a game shop clerk, the volume switch 59 is operated by the game shop clerk.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a reel sensor 33L capable of detecting the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R described above is provided inside the housing 1a. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 7), an external output substrate 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  The front side of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. There are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. .

  As shown in FIG. 4, the volume switch 59 can be rotated (ie, rotated in one direction (clockwise in this example) and in the reverse direction (counterclockwise in this example) that rotates in the opposite direction to one direction. Possible). Around the volume switch 59, a scale corresponding to the set value of the volume consisting of “0” to “F” is attached along the rotation direction of the volume switch 59. The position of the scale “0” is the initial position, and the volume switch 59 is rotated from this position. The intervals of the scales are determined so that the scale moves to the next scale when the volume switch 59 rotates by a certain amount. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, an intermediate position between the set value “0” (ie, the scale “0”) and the set value “F” (ie, the scale “F”) is predetermined as the specific position. When the volume switch 59 is rotated from the specific position by a predetermined rotation amount (rotation amount until reaching the scale “5” or “A”), whether the volume switch 59 is rotated in one direction or the reverse direction. Regardless, the volume is set to the same volume. Further, the scales “6” to “9” are located on the semicircle side substantially opposite to the semicircle side including the specific position, and a position within this range is set as a default position.

  In this embodiment, the specific position is set to an intermediate position between the scale “0” and the scale “F”. However, a position corresponding to one scale is provided for the specific position and is not set to any set value. The position may be determined as a specific position.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the set value is set to “0”, the volume 1 is set as the minimum volume. When the set value is set to “1”, the volume is set to a volume 2 that is one level higher than the volume 1. Further, when the set value is set to “2”, the volume is set to a volume 3 that is one level higher than the volume 2. When the set value is set to “3”, the volume 4 is set to a volume one level higher than the volume 3. Further, when the set value is set to “4”, the volume is set to a volume 5 that is one level higher than the volume 4. When the set value is set to “5”, the volume is set to the maximum volume 6 with a volume one level higher than the volume 5.

  Further, when the setting value is set to “F”, the volume is set to 1 which is the minimum volume. Further, when the set value is set to “E”, the volume is set to a volume 2 that is one level higher than the volume 1. Further, when the set value is set to “D”, the volume is set to a volume 3 that is one level higher than the volume 2. Further, when the set value is set to “C”, the volume is set to a volume 4 that is one level higher than the volume 3. Further, when the set value is set to “B”, it is set to the volume 5 that is one level higher than the volume 4. When the set value is set to “A”, the volume is set to the maximum volume 6 with a volume one level higher than the volume 5.

  When the set value is set to “6” to “9”, it is determined that the rotational position of the volume switch 59 is located on the semicircle side substantially opposite to the semicircle side including the specific position, and the volume 3 is set as a default setting. Set to

  In the slot machine 1, the slot machine 1 is driven by consuming a predetermined reference power depending on whether the rotation position of the volume switch 59 at the time of activation is one direction side or the opposite direction side from the specific position. The normal mode to be set or the power saving mode in which the power consumption is suppressed as compared with the normal mode is set. Specifically, when the volume switch 59 is set to any one of the set values “0” to “5”, it is determined that the volume switch 59 is positioned in one direction, and the normal mode is set. On the other hand, when the volume switch 59 is set to any one of the setting values “F” to “A”, it is determined that the volume switch 59 is located on the reverse direction side, and the power saving mode is set. When the volume switch 59 is set to any of the setting values “6” to “9”, it is determined that the rotational position of the volume switch 59 is located on the semicircle side substantially opposite to the semicircle side including the specific position. The normal mode is set as the default setting.

  Note that when the volume switch 59 is rotated in one direction, the rotation amount of the volume switch 59 from the specific position to the scale “0” and the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in the reverse direction → the scale “ The rotation amount of the volume switch 59 up to “F” is the same. Similarly, when the volume switch 59 is rotated in one direction, the rotation amount of the volume switch 59 up to the scale “1” and the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in the reverse direction → scale. The rotation amount of the volume switch 59 up to “E” is the same. Similarly, the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in one direction → the rotation amount of the volume switch 59 up to the scale “2” and the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in the reverse direction → scale The amount of rotation of the volume switch 59 up to “D” is the same. Similarly, the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in one direction → the amount of rotation of the volume switch 59 up to the scale “3”, and the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in the reverse direction → the scale. The amount of rotation of the volume switch 59 up to “C” is the same. Similarly, when the volume switch 59 is rotated in one direction, the rotation amount of the volume switch 59 up to the scale “4” and the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in the reverse direction → scale. The rotation amount of the volume switch 59 up to “B” is the same. Similarly, the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in one direction → the rotation amount of the volume switch 59 up to the scale “5”, and the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in the reverse direction → scale The amount of rotation of the volume switch 59 up to “A” is the same. Then, when the volume switch 59 is rotated by a predetermined rotation amount (rotation amount until reaching the scale “5” or “A”) from the specific position by associating the set value with the volume as shown in FIG. In addition, the sound volume is set so as to be the same regardless of whether it is rotated in one direction or in the opposite direction. Further, the scales “6” to “9” are located on the semicircle side substantially opposite to the semicircle side including the specific position, and a position within this range is set as a default position.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN becomes valid when three cards are determined as the specified number of bets regardless of the gaming state and the specified number of bets are set. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set separately from the winning line LN in order to make it easier to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the particular winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower stage, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) predetermined on the winning line LN is a display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

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

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. In addition, a command transmission line from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, which will be described later, and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 are connected via a single cable and connector. Are connected to each other, and all the connectors that connect these cables and the respective boards are connected to each other so that the respective parts on the side of the effect control board 90 can operate and receive commands from the main control part 41. Become. For this reason, unless the command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 is connected to the effect control board 90, power is not supplied to the effect control board 90, and only the effect control board 90 side operates. There is no end to it.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  On the game control board 40, the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, insertion medal sensor 31, door open The detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals from these connected switches are input.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a 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, an LED drive circuit 47, a power interruption detection circuit 48, and a reset circuit 49. Is installed.

  The main control unit 41 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer and includes a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 executes a control program stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

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

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  The CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 executes processing for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 by executing the program read from the ROM.

  As described above, in the main control unit 41, the CPU 41a executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 41b, so that the main control unit 41 (or CPU 41a) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 41a executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41c included in the main control unit 41 provides a work area for game control and is used as a work RAM. The RAM 41c is also used as a backup RAM. Even when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, for example, when power is cut off, data used in control related to internal lottery described later, data used in control related to medal payout In addition, data used for control related to rotation and stop of the reel, data used for control related to command input / output, and the like are stored.

  The ROM 41a included in the main control unit 41 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 41b stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 41a to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 41b stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 41a to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41c included in the main control unit 41 is provided with a game control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 and the like. For example, a DRAM is used as the RAM 41c, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 41a has a built-in refresh register for performing this refresh operation. For example, the refresh register consists of 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented every time the CPU 41a fetches an instruction from the ROM 41b. Accordingly, the stored value in the refresh register is updated every execution time of one instruction in the CPU 41a.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 receives the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the input port. Then, the main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from these input ports.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main) described later is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process ends, a new interrupt occurs at that point. It will be.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  Further, a player volume switch 57, a player brightness switch 58, and a volume switch 59 are connected to the effect control board 90. Then, an operation detection signal corresponding to the rotation amount of each of the switches 57 to 59 is input to the effect control board 90. The effect control board 90 responds to the operation detection signal by starting switch control processing indicated by Sn16 in FIG. 19, normal time switch control processing indicated by Sp5 in FIG. 21, player switch control processing indicated by Sp6 in FIG. Execute.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control part 91, and the sub control part 91 is based on a command from the main control part 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output The output control of the effect device is performed by both of the control units.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED55 are illustrated as an effect device, an effect device is not restricted to these, For example, it drives mechanically. A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a, and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 The switch detection circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power supply voltage supplied to the timepiece device 97 and the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power drop detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, etc. , And the sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing effects, and directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. To control automatically or indirectly.

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time.

  The RAM 91c included in the sub control unit 91 provides a work area for various effects control such as liquid crystal display, lamp display, and sound output, and is used as a work RAM. The RAM 91c is also used as a backup RAM. Even when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, for example, when power is cut off, data used in the control related to AT described later, data used in the control related to image display, etc. Stored.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (usually inside, BB (RB)), and is determined according to the gaming state. The game can be started on condition that the specified number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a prescribed number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line LN that is activated (hereinafter, the activated winning line LN is simply referred to as the winning line LN). A winning combination will be awarded when a combination of symbols called “comb” is complete. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM.

  Among the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game, but the special flag winning flag is It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, and the RT described later are specified. The determination is made according to the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the value of the RT flag, the number of bets, and the set value.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, a current gaming state flag value, an RT flag value, and the number of determination values determined corresponding to the set value are stored in a random number for internal lottery (a lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

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

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

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

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

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all the reels are rotating, only the reel 2L is stopped, only the reel 2C is stopped, only the reel 2R is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the reel 2C is stopped, left, the reel 2R is stopped, the middle, or the reel 2R is stopped. Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the status of each, and from the specified address, each status And to be able to identify the stop control table necessary depending on. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

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

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. 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, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn into the winning line LN to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the winning combination is drawn so that it does not align with the winning line LN. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop control with the number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped in the winning line LN within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  If a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the elected small role will be placed in the winning line LN within 4 frames. The number of sliding symbols is set so as to be pulled in as much as possible, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line LN within the range of up to 4 frames, the winning special role is set to 4 in the winning line LN. A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible within the range of frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the winning line LN within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If it is not possible to withdraw a small role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames to the line LN, if the special role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames can be aligned and stopped on the winning line LN, Control is performed to align and stop this, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped within the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small role with the winning line LN over the special role, and the special role can be won only when the small role cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be drawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn and the small combination is not aligned with the winning line LN at the same time as the special combination.

  In this embodiment, when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are won simultaneously, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the winning combination is prioritized over the winning special role, the special role is controlled to align with the winning line LN only when the winning combination cannot be drawn. When the two are simultaneously elected, the control for aligning the special role with the winning line LN has priority over the small role, and the control for aligning the small role with the winning line LN may be performed only when the special role cannot be drawn. .

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the winning line LN will be displayed when the stop operation is performed. In addition, a control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped within a drawing range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games with the winning line LN has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not aligned with the winning line LN at the same time as the re-playing combination.

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

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

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

  When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs the startup process (main) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  First, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sa1), the values of the I register and IY register are initialized. By the initialization of the I register and the IY register, the address of the interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and the reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 41c is set in the IY register. (Sa2). These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, after permitting access to the RAM 41c (Sa3), it is determined whether or not the backup flag for the internal lottery control module is set in the external memory (backup RAM) (Sa4). In this embodiment, a backup flag is set for backup data when a power failure occurs.

  If the backup flag is set, the backup flag is cleared (Sa5). After clearing the backup flag, the exclusive OR of the backup data is obtained to calculate the checksum, and it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum matches the checksum being backed up (Sa6). The checksum that is backed up is calculated and set for the backup data when the power is cut off. The checksum is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the backup RAM. For this reason, if the value obtained by calculating the exclusive OR based on the backup data stored in all areas in the backup RAM is 0, the checksum is 0 and stored in all areas in the backup RAM. If the value obtained by calculating the exclusive OR based on the backup data is 1, the checksum is 1.

  If it is determined in Sa6 that the checksums do not match, or if it is determined in Sa4 that the backup flag is not set, initialization processing for initializing all storage areas of the RAM 41c and the backup RAM (Sa14), it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa15). If the setting key switch 37 is on, a setting changing command indicating that the setting is being changed is generated, and the generated setting changing command is stored in the command buffer (Sa12). It should be noted that the setting changing command is immediately transmitted by executing the same process as the command transmission process of step Sk16 in the timer interrupt process described later after the process of step Sa17. Next, the main control unit 41 described in FIG. 10 to FIG. 11 permits the interruption of the timer interruption process (main) executed at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa18), and the winning probability of the winning combination The process changes to a setting change process for changing the setting, that is, a setting change state. When the setting change process is completed, the game control process shown in FIG. 9 is performed.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in step Sa15, an error code indicating a RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa16), an error command indicating a RAM abnormality is generated, and the generated error command is stored in a command buffer ( Sa17). The error command is transmitted immediately after the process of step Sa17 by executing the same process as the command transmission process of step Sk16 in the timer interrupt process described later. Next, the main control unit 41 described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 11 permits the interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa18), and error processing, that is, RAM Move to abnormal error state. Then, for example, when the RAM abnormality error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game store clerk, the game control process shown in FIG. 9 is performed.

  If it is determined in Sa6 that the checksums match, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa7). If the setting key switch 37 is on, an initialization process for initializing all storage areas of the RAM 41c is executed (Sa11), and then the above-described processes Sa12 to Sa13 are performed to change the setting change process, that is, to the setting change state. Transition. When the setting change process is completed, the game control process shown in FIG. 9 is performed.

  If it is determined in step Sa7 that the setting key switch 37 is OFF, each register is returned to the state before power interruption, that is, the state stored in the stack (Sa8). Then, a return command is generated, the generated command is stored in the command buffer (Sa9), and a timer interrupt executed by the main control unit 41 described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 11 at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). The interruption of the process (main) is permitted (Sa10), and the process returns to the process that was last executed before the power interruption. The return command is stored in a command transmission buffer assigned to a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and is the same as the command transmission process in step Sk16 in the timer interrupt process described later after steps Sa31 to Sa37. Sent immediately after processing is executed. If any one of the game control processes shown in FIG. 9 has been performed before the power interruption, the game process Sd1 to Sd7 is performed based on the value of the program counter (PC) returned in Sa8. Of these processes, the process returns to the process performed before the power interruption. Also, for example, if any of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIGS. 10 to 11 has been performed before power interruption, based on the value of the program counter (PC) returned in Sa8, Of the processes of the timer interrupt process Sk1 to Sk26, the process returns to the process performed before power interruption.

  The error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state.

  The setting changing command is a command indicating that the setting is being changed. Since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized in accordance with the transition to the setting change state, the fact that the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized by a setting changing command indicating that the setting is being changed. It can be specified.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before power interruption.

  In addition, in the startup process (main), in addition to the above-mentioned commands, a throw-in number command, a bonus type command, a gaming state command, an RT information 1 command, a return internal winning command are generated, and the generated command is stored in the command buffer. Stored. The command stored in the command buffer is stored in a command transmission buffer assigned to a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. After steps Sa31 to Sa37, the command in step Sk16 in the timer interrupt processing described later is performed. The transmission is immediately performed by executing processing similar to the transmission processing.

  The inserted number command is a command for designating the number of inserted medals.

  The bonus type command is a command for designating whether or not BB is being executed and which of BB1 to BB4 is being executed.

  The game state command is a command for designating a game state being executed (in BB, in RB, in re-game, or in setting change).

  The RT information 1 command is a command for designating whether or not it is in the RT state and the type of RT state (RT0 to RT4 shown in FIG. 15).

  The return winning number command is a command for designating an internal winning result (a flag number of an internal winning flag) when a power interruption occurs.

  In the present embodiment, as the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91, the above-described error command, setting change command, return command, inserted number command, bonus type command, gaming state command, RT In addition to the information 1 command and return internal winning command, there are a winning number command, an internal winning command, a winning number command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, and an RT information 2 command.

  The winning number command is a command for designating an internal winning result (flag number of the internal winning flag).

  The internal winning command indicates whether or not the BB has won internally, the type of the BB that has won internally (BB1 to BB shown in FIG. 15), and whether or not the main control unit 41 executes the effect (for example, freeze effect). The command to specify.

  The winning number command is a command for designating the type of winning combination that won a prize.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. It is. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The RT information 2 command is a command for designating whether or not it is in the RT state, the type of RT state (RT0 to RT4 shown in FIG. 15), and whether or not BB internal winning is being performed.

  Unlike the error command, setting change command, return command, inserted number command, bonus type command, gaming state command, RT information 1 command, return internal winning command, winning number command, internal winning command, winning number command The reel rotation start command, the reel stop command, and the RT information 2 command are temporarily stored in a command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the timer allocation shown in FIGS. Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the process (main).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game control process executed by the main control unit 41.

  In the game control process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a reel rotation process (Sd3), a winning determination process (Sd4), a payout process (Sd5), a game end process (Sd6), an input / output process ( When the input / output process (Sd7) is completed, the process returns to the BET process (Sd1) again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd1, a process is performed in which a bet number is delayed in a settable state, a specified number of bets are set according to the gaming state, and the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated. .

  The internal lottery process in step Sd2 is a process executed by the main control unit 41 according to the internal lottery module. In the internal lottery process in the step of Sd2, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is allowed based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sd1. Process. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  The reel rotation process in step Sd3 is a process executed by the main control unit 41 according to the reel rotation control module. In the reel rotation process in the step of Sd3, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the operation of the corresponding reel 2L, 2C, 2R in response to the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R detected by the player are detected. A process for stopping the rotation is executed. A reel rotation command indicating that the reels 2L, 2C and 2R have started rotating, a reel stop command indicating the type of reel to be stopped, and a symbol to be stopped for the reel are generated in the reel rotation processing and stored in the command buffer. . Each command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. Thereafter, the reel (2L, 2C, or 2R) corresponding to the operated stop button is delayed until the rotation stops.

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

  The payout process in step Sd5 is a process executed by the main control unit 41 according to the payout control module. In the payout process in step Sd5, when it is determined that a prize is generated in step Sd4, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts according to the win.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed.

  The input / output process in step Sd7 is a process executed by the main control unit 41 according to the input / output control module. In the input / output process in step Sd7, the input state of the input port is monitored, the presence / absence of input of various switches is detected, and the detection result is set in the input buffer. In this embodiment, for example, in the switch input determination process of Sk21 and the stop switch process of Sk23 executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. 10 to 11 described later, the input set in Sd7 Check the status of the buffer to see if each switch is on. In the input / output process in step Sd7, a process of outputting output signals to various solenoids and LEDs is performed based on the state of the output buffer. In this embodiment, for example, various output values such as LEDs are set in the output buffer in the LED dynamic display process of Sk12 executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. The

  10 to 11 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting and executing the activation process and the game control process at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). Note that other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

  In the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sk1).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sk2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sk2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sk3). If the power interruption flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sk4 and the power interruption flag is set In this case, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (main). In the power interruption process (main), the backup flag used in the determination of Sa4 in the activation process (main) shown in FIG. 8 is set after the backup data is created, or used in the determination of Sa6 in the activation process (main) shown in FIG. The checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

  In step Sk4, port input processing for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port is performed.

  Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Sk5). In this embodiment, the timer interrupt 1 is a branch process during a timer interrupt that controls the motor to control the start of the reel. Specifically, the processes from Sk9 to Sk11, such as a reel start process described later. Is done. Timer interrupt 2 is branch processing during timer interrupt that performs LED display control, time counter update, door open / close status monitoring, control signal output control, command and external output signal update, etc. Specifically, the processes of Sk12 to Sk17 such as the LED dynamic display process described later are performed. The timer interrupt 3 is a branching process during timer interrupt that detects the origin passage of the reel, monitors the switch input, and reads out the random number value. Processing of Sk20 to Sk22 such as time processing is performed. The timer interrupt 4 is a branching process during a timer interrupt that detects the input of a stop switch and performs reel stop control. Specifically, the processes of Sk23 to Sk25, such as a stop switch process described later. Is done. In the step of Sk5, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  Next, the branch counter value is referenced to determine whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 (Sk6). If it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt In the case of 1 or timer interrupt 2, it is checked whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or whether they are rotating at a constant speed, and whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or are rotating at a constant speed. For example, the motor phase signal output process for outputting the phase signal data changed in the motor step process of Sk10 described later and the phase signal data changed in the final stop process of Sk24 described later is executed (Sk7).

  Next, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether or not it is 1, that is, timer interrupt 2 (Sk8). If it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel starting process (Sk9) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step process (Sk10) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, motor phase signal standby processing (Sk11) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation after a predetermined time has been sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk25.

  In the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Sk8, LED dynamic display processing (Sk12) for dynamically lighting various indicators, and output processing of control signals and the like for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port (Sk13), a time counter update process (Sk14) for updating various time counters, a door monitoring process (Sk15) for monitoring the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, a door command transmission request, etc., set in the command buffer A command transmission process (Sk16) for transmitting various commands such as a setting change command, a return command, and an error command to the sub-control unit 91 and an external output signal update process (Sk17) for updating the external output signal are sequentially executed, and then Sk25. Go to step.

  If it is timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 in the step of Sk6, it is further determined by referring to the counter value for branching whether it is 3, that is, timer interrupt 4 (Sk18). If it is not interrupt 4, that is, if it is timer interrupt 3, the passing of the origin of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R (pass of the reel reference position) is checked, and the occurrence of a reel rotation error is detected and stopped. Check if the preparation is complete (whether the stop preparation completion code is set). If the stop preparation is complete and the motor is rotating at a constant speed, operate the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. Whether or not there is a change in the detection state of the origin passing process (Sk20) to be validated and the switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) After sequentially executing a switch input determination process (Sk21) for performing a determination, a transmission request for an operation detection command, and the like, and a random number reading process (Sk22) for reading numerical data from the random value register R1D and storing it in a random value storage work, Sk26 Go to step. Note that the time until the operation of the stop switch is validated in the process at the time of passing through the origin is set after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start switch was operated.

  If the timer interrupt is 4 in the step of Sk18, the stop stored in the work on the stop reel is stored when the stop operation position is stored in the work on the stop reel in accordance with the detection of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The stop position is determined from the operation position, the stop switch process (Sk23) for calculating the number of steps after which the stop should be performed, and the number of steps until the stop calculated in the stop switch process is counted. A stop process (Sk24) for starting braking by two-phase excitation and a final stop process (Sk25) for three-phase excitation after a certain time from the start of braking in the stop process are sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk26.

  In the step of Sk26, the register saved in the stack area in Sk1 is restored, and the processing before the interruption is returned.

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

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

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

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc. are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various rendering devices.

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

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during the execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed and sets the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the winning line LN, a winning is achieved. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bet number. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing.

  The big bonus may be indicated as BB and the regular bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 41c to win the internal lottery and allow winning of the winning combination.

  FIG. 12 to FIG. 14 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41 and the transition of RT.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the game state is controlled to one of a normal game state, internal 1, internal 2, RB, and BB (RB). In addition, RT is a replay time in which the probability of a replay is increased. In a normal gaming state (hereinafter, the normal gaming state is referred to as normal), any type of RT (replay) from RT0 to RT4 is used. Time).

  Among the winning combinations, the special combination includes 6 types of bonuses such as big bonuses 1 to 4 and regular bonuses 1 and 2.

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB2 is awarded when the combination of “network 7-network 7-network 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB4 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB4 is awarded when the combination of “black 7-white 7-net 7” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB4, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled by the game every time during the BB regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as BBRB).

  The big bonus generated due to the winning of any one of BB1 to BB4 is terminated on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 wins when the winning line LN has a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7”. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  When winning one of RB1 and RB2, a transition is made to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB).

  The regular bonus generated due to the winning of either RB1 or RB2 ends on the condition that any winning combination has won 6 times or 12 games have been consumed.

  As shown in FIG. 15, from the internal winning one of BB1, BB3, RB2 until winning a prize, it is controlled to 1 / RT0 inside, and after winning an internal winning one of BB2, BB4, RB1 Until this is done, the internal control is controlled to 2 · RT0. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, after the big bonus or the regular bonus (collectively referred to as a bonus) is completed, the control is performed to normal / RT4.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB4, RB1, or RB2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to enable winning of these roles, these I won't win a role The symbols composing BB1 to BB4, RB1, and RB2 ("black 7", "white 7", and "net 7") are not arranged within 5 frames on each of the reel 2L, reel 2C, and reel 2R. Because.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, there are middle bells, lower right bells, upper bells 1-8, middle watermelons, right lower watermelons, upper watermelons, lower cherries, middle cherries, one role, right-up bells, right-up bevels, Includes a rising rivet.

  For example, the middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 6, the bells are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reel 2L, the reel 2C, and the reel 2R. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a middle bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Below, right-down bell, upper bell 1-8, middle watermelon, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, lower cherry, middle cherry, one-piece role, right-up bell, right-up bevel, right-up bevel are also shown in FIG. When the combinations of the symbols shown are complete, a prize is awarded, and the medals of the number of payouts shown in FIG. 12 are paid out. As shown in FIG. 6, the right-down bell, the right-up bell, the right-up bevel, and the right-up bevel are arranged within 5 frames, so that a prize is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. Can be made, but the upper bell 1-8, middle watermelon, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, lower cherry, middle cherry, 1 piece role, because there are places where the configuration symbol is not arranged within 5 frames, If a stop switch corresponding to a reel whose symbol is not arranged within 5 frames is not operated at an appropriate timing, no prize is won.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, lower stage replay, fall replay, promotion replays 1 and 2, special replay, and SP (special) replay.

  For example, the normal replay is performed when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Become. Replays and plums are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made.

  Hereinafter, the lower replay, the fall replay, the promoted replays 1 and 2, the special replay, and the SP (special) replay are similarly awarded when the combinations of symbols shown in FIG. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, since these replays are arranged within 5 frames, if they are selected, a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. It can be said.

  As shown in FIG. 15, after winning the fall replay in normal / RT0, it is controlled to RT1.

  In addition, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in normal / RT1, it is controlled to normal / RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set not to win independently in the internal lottery in normal / RT2, normal / RT3, and normal / RT4. Further, when the special combination and the promotion replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in the normal / RT2, the normal / RT3, and the normal / RT4, it is controlled to the internal 1 / RT0 or the internal 2 / RT0 at that time. For this reason, no promotion replay is won in normal / RT2, normal / RT3, or normal / RT4. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from normal / RT2, normal / RT3, normal / RT4 to normal / RT0, and only when it is normal / RT1 is promoted replay, and only from normal / RT1 is normal / RT0. It is comprised so that it may be controlled.

  In addition, after winning the special replay in normal / RT1 and normal / RT3, it is controlled to normal / RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set so as not to be won independently in the internal lottery in the normal / RT1 and normal / RT4. Further, when the special combination and special replay are won at the same time in the internal / RT1 or normal / RT4 internal lottery, the internal 1 / RT0 or the internal 2 / RT0 is controlled at that time. Therefore, the special replay is not won in normal / RT1 and normal / RT4. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from normal / RT1, normal / RT4 to normal / RT2, and a special replay is awarded only in normal / RT0, normal / RT3, and from normal / RT0 / normal / RT3. Only normal and RT2 are controlled. When the special replay is won in the normal / RT2, the normal / RT2 is maintained.

  As shown in FIG. 15, after winning the SP replay in normal / RT2, control is performed in normal / RT3. As will be described later, the SP replay is set not to win independently in the internal lottery in the normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4. Further, when the special combination and SP replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in the normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4, the internal one / RT0 or the internal two / RT0 is controlled at that time. Therefore, the SP replay is not won in the normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4. As a result, normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4 are not controlled to normal / RT3, and SP replay is awarded only when normal / RT2 and normal / RT3 only from normal / RT2. It is comprised so that it may be controlled. If the special replay is won in the normal / RT3, the normal / RT3 is maintained.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the transition items are composed of 20 kinds of combinations such as “Replay-Orange-Bell”. In the present embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4, which will be described later, are elected, and the reels other than the reels that serve as winning conditions for the middle bell are set as the first stop and are elected. When the bell is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 15, normal / RT0, normal / RT2, normal / RT3, and normal / RT4 are controlled to normal / RT1 after the transition points are aligned with the winning line LN. In addition, when the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN in the normal / RT1, the normal / RT1 is maintained.

  Next, a combination of lottery target combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the inside 1 (BB1, BB3, RB2 is elected), or the inside 2 (BB2, BB4, RB1 is elected) The winning combination and its winning probability differ depending on whether it is a BB (RB) or RB. Furthermore, if the gaming state is the normal gaming state, at least one of the re-game player and the winning probability to be subject to the internal lottery differs depending on the types of RT0 to RT4. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In the following, “+” is indicated between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  When normal / RT0, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 roll, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, Right bell 4, Weak watermelon, Strong watermelon, Weak cherry, Strong cherry, Middle cherries, 1 part, Replay GR11, Replay GR12, Replay GR13, Replay GR14, Replay GR15, Replay GR16, Replay GR21, Replay GR22, Replay GR23, Replay GR24, and Replay GR25 are internal lottery pairs The role.

  In addition, a weak watermelon is an upper stage watermelon + right-down watermelon. That is, when the upper watermelon wins, it can be recognized that it is a weak watermelon. A strong watermelon is a middle-stage watermelon + right-down watermelon. That is, when the middle stage watermelon wins, it can be recognized that it is a strong watermelon. A weak cherry is a lower cherry alone, and a strong cherry is a lower cherry plus one piece. Weak cherry can recognize that it is a weak cherry by having a combination of “BAR-Bell-ANY (any symbol type, that is, any symbol can be stopped)” in the middle. On the other hand, in the case of strong cherry, it can be recognized that the combination of “BAR-orange-ANY” or “BAR-BAR-ANY” is arranged in the middle row, so that the cherry is strong.

  The promotion replay is promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2. The bell is a middle bell + a downward-sloping bell. Left bell 1 is right falling bell 5 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8, left bell 2 is right falling bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7, and left bell 3 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3, left bell 4 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply called left bells. The middle bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 5, the middle bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 6, and the middle bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 7 and the middle bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 8. The middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply called middle bells. The right bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 5, the right bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 7, and the right bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 6 and the right bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 8. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply called right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as push order bells.

  Replay GR11 is a fall replay + promotion replay 2, replay GR12 is a fall replay + promotion replay 2 + normal replay, replay GR13 is a fall replay + promotion replay 1, and replay GR14 is a fall Replay + promotion replay 1 + normal replay, replay GR15 is fall replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, and replay GR16 is fall replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + normal replay.

  Replay GR21 is tumble replay + special replay, replay GR22 is tumble replay + special replay + normal replay, replay GR23 is tumble replay + special replay + lower replay, and replay GR24 is Tumble replay + special replay + normal replay + lower replay. Replay GR25 is tumble replay + special replay + promotion replay 1.

  When it is normal / RT1, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 sheet, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherries, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak melons, RB2 + strong melons, RB2 + weak cherries, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, 1 part, normal replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, replay GR6 are internal lottery It becomes a target role.

  Replay GR1 is normal replay + promotion replay 1, replay GR2 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, replay GR3 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + lower replay, and replay GR4. Is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + lower replay, replay GR5 is normal replay + promotion replay 2, and replay GR6 is normal replay + promotion replay 2 + lower replay.

  When normal / RT2, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 sheet, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, 1 part, normal replay, replay GR31, replay GR32, replay GR33, replay GR34, replay GR35, replay GR36 are internal lottery It becomes a target role.

  Replay GR31 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay, replay GR32 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + falling replay, and replay GR33 is special replay + SP replay + lower replay, and replay GR34. Is special replay + SP replay + lower replay + falling replay, replay GR35 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + lower replay, and replay GR36 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + lower replay + It is a fall replay.

  When normal / RT3, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle tier, BB1 + 1 double role, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, 1 part, replay GR31, replay GR32, replay GR33, replay GR34, replay GR35, replay GR36, SP replay are internal lottery It becomes a target role.

  When normal / RT4, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 roll, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece combination, and normal replay are targeted for internal lottery.

  When internal center 1 · RT0, internal center 2 · RT0, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, center bell 1, center bell 2, center bell 3, center bell 4, right Bell 1, Right bell 2, Right bell 3, Right bell 4, Weak watermelon, Strong watermelon, Weak cherry, Strong cherry, Middle cherry, Single role, Normal replay, Lower replay, SP replay, Tumble replay, Promotion replay, Special Replay is the target for internal lottery.

  When it is BBRB · RT0, the weak cherry and all roles are subject to internal lottery, and when it is RB · RT0, all roles, RB bell 1, RB bell 2, and RB bell 3 are subject to internal lottery.

  All roles are all small roles other than right-up bevel, ie middle bell + right-down bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + Lower right watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle cherries + 1 piece + right rising bell + right rising rivet.

  The RB bell 1 is a right-up bell + right-up bevel, the RB bell 2 is a right-up bell + right-up bevel + right-up beryl, and the RB bell 3 is all small roles, that is, the middle stage bell. + Downward bell + Upper bell 1 + Upper bell 2 + Upper bell 3 + Upper bell 4 + Upper bell 5 + Upper bell 6 + Upper bell 7 + Upper bell 8 + Middle watermelon + Downward watermelon + Upper watermelon + Lower cherry + Middle cherry + Single role + Upright Bell + bevel up to the right + bevel up to the right.

  Also, in normal / RT0-4, etc., weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, single role, normal replay, fall replay, promotion that can be elected simultaneously with any of BB1-BB4, RB1, RB2 The replay and SP replay judgment values are read separately from the bonus in internal 1 · RT0 and internal 2 · RT0, respectively, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece role, normal Since it is added to Replay, Tumble Replay, Promotion Replay, and SP Replay, the winning probability of each of Strong Watermelon, Weak Cherry, Strong Cherry, Middle Cherry, Single Role, Normal Replay, Tumble Replay, Promotion Replay, and SP Replay is constant. It is secured to be.

  In this way, the internal lottery role varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, 1 or 2 inside, BB (RB), or RB, and BB (RB) In RB, the internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probability of the small role is set higher than that in the normal gaming state and inside.

  Also, when the game state is 1 or 2 in the inside, the subject of the internal lottery does not change depending on whether it is 1 in the inside or 2 in the inside, but it is 1 in the inside or inside The internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probabilities of the target re-gamer are different.

  In addition, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the re-game player to be subject to the internal lottery differs depending on whether it is RT0-4, and depending on whether it is RT0-4 An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table with different re-game players and their winning probabilities.

  As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of small roles (bells) and a plurality of types of replaying players are simultaneously elected, the type of the winning small role or replaying role and the stop Control is performed so that the symbol combination of the small combination and the combination of the re-playing combination determined according to the pressing order of the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are aligned and stopped on the winning line LN within a drawing range of up to four frames. Accordingly, the types of small combination and re-playing combination to be won simultaneously will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 18. FIG. 16 shows a list of small combinations and re-playing combination to be won simultaneously. FIG. 17 shows reel control when a plurality of replays are won simultaneously, and FIG. 18 shows reel control when a plurality of small roles are won simultaneously.

  As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, for example, when replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and a stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right, promotion replay among the replaying players who have won. Control is performed so that one combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and when a stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  Similarly, when the replays GR2 to 6 are stopped in a predetermined order, the combination of the promoted replay 1 or the promoted replay 2 among the selected re-playing players is stopped in alignment with the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the symbols constituting the promoted replay 1, the promoted replay 2, and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and therefore, according to the stop operation order. Thus, the reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are the targets of the internal lottery, if any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is elected, the promoted replay wins with a probability of 1/6, and the normal / RT0 Will be migrated.

  Similarly, when the replays GR11 to 16 are stopped in a predetermined order, the combination of the promoted replay 1 or the promoted replay 2 among the selected re-playing players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the symbols constituting the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2, and the fall replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Thus, the reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the fall replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT0 where the replay GRs 11-16 are subject to internal lottery, if any of the replays GR11-16 is elected, the promoted replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and the normal / RT0 is maintained. On the other hand, the fall replay wins with a probability of 5/6 and shifts to normal RT1.

  In addition, in the replays GR21 to GR25, when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined order, the special replay combination among the selected replay players is controlled so as to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When stop operations are performed in order, control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the symbols constituting the special replay and the fall replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the reel 2L, the reel 2C, and the reel 2R. Regardless of the stop operation timing of ~ 8R, the reel control is performed so that the special replay or the fall replay always wins.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR21 to 25 is elected in the normal / RT0 in which the replays GR21 to 25 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/5 and shifts to the normal / RT2. On the other hand, the fall replay wins with a probability of 4/5 and shifts to normal RT1.

  Further, in the replay GR31 to 36, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order (left push), the control for stopping the combination of the SP replay or the normal replay among the selected replay players in the winning line LN is stopped. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, the special replay combination is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the symbols constituting the SP replay, special replay, and normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, reel control is performed so that SP replay, special replay, or normal replay always wins.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT2 where the replay GRs 31 to 36 are the targets of the internal lottery, if any of the replay GRs 31 to 36 is won, the SP replay is won with a probability of 1/6 and the process proceeds to the normal / RT3. On the other hand, the normal replay or special replay is won with a probability of 5/6 and the normal / RT2 is maintained. In addition, when SP replay is won as will be described later, one or more navigation stocks for obtaining the right to play a game at the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT), which is a notification period, are always given.・ In RT2, if one of the replays GR31 to 36 is elected, the SP replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and one or more navigation stocks are given, and it is easy to win the SP replay. It is possible to shift to normal RT3 which is highly likely to be given.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs AT lottery to determine whether or not the AT can be controlled by executing AT lottery processing. In the AT lottery process, it is determined based on a command from the main control unit 41 whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied, and when the AT lottery is satisfied, the AT lottery is executed. In the case where the AT lottery is won in a state where there is a navigation stock, the number of navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by 1 to obtain a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, 30G, 50G, 70G, 90G, 111G, 222G, 333G). 555G), the AT is controlled and a navigation effect is executed during that time. In this embodiment, when the AT lottery is won, the number of games at the AT is also determined at the same time.

  In addition, in normal / RT3 where the replay GRs 31 to 36 are the targets of the internal lottery, if one of the replays GR31 to 36 is won, the SP replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and one navigation stock described later On the other hand, the normal replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and normal RT3 is maintained, and the special replay wins with a probability of 4/6 and shifts to normal RT2.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 18, when left bells 1 to 5 are elected and a stop operation is performed by left-pressing, the combination of the right-down bells among the elected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle press or right press, the control is performed so that any combination of the upper bells 2 to 8 or the shift outcome is aligned with the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the configuration symbols of the right-down bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the left bells 1 to 4 are elected, a stop operation is performed by pushing left. In this case, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the right lowering bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the left bells 1 to 4 are elected because there are places that are arranged, if the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right, it becomes the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  In addition, when the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the combination of the middle bells among the selected small roles is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and left or right pressed. When the stop operation is performed at, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bells 1 to 8 or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, when the stop operation is performed by middle push Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, an appropriate range that will be drawn in the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 will be used. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If right bells 1 to 4 are elected and stop operation is performed by pressing right, control is performed to stop the combination of middle bells in the selected small role in line with winning line LN, and stop by pressing left or middle. When an operation is performed, control is performed to stop any combination of the upper bells 1 to 8 or the transition outcome in line with the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the right bell is pressed to stop the operation. However, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Therefore, even if the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, an appropriate drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 is appropriate. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. While the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but 3/4 In some cases, the upper bells are not aligned and the transition outcomes are aligned.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, it is impossible to intentionally select a specific operation mode unless the type is known. Although a medal can be surely obtained by winning a prize, the upper bell can be won only by 1/4 at a ratio of 2/3, and a medal cannot be surely obtained.

  When RB bell 1 (Right-up bell + Right-up Rivebe) is elected and a stop operation is performed by left-pressing, control is performed so that the combination of right-up bells among the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If a stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed to align the combination of rising right ribs on the winning line LN and stop.

  If RB Bell 2 (Rising Right Bell + Right Rising Bevel + Right Rising Berri) is won and stopped by pressing the middle, the combination of the right rising bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed by pressing the button to the left, the control is performed to stop the right-up bevel combination in alignment with the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed by pressing the button to the right, Control is performed to stop the combination in line with the winning line LN.

  RB bell 3 (middle bell + lower right bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + lower watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle cherry +1 sheet role + right-up bell + right-up bevel + right-up bevel), and if the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of right-up bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed to stop the right-beveled bevel combination aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the configuration symbols of the right-up bell, the right-up bevel, and the right-up bevel are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the RB bells 1 to 4 are won, Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, any combination of right-up bell, right-up ribebe and right-up bevel will be aligned on the winning line LN and 10 medals will be paid out, but at a rate of 1/3 Only "bell-bell-bell" combinations will be aligned to the right.

  Although not particularly shown, when a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is won, a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels and the operation timing. To be controlled.

  Also, all roles (middle bell + lower right bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + right lower watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle (Cherry + 1 hand + right-up bell + right-up rivebe) is selected, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is controlled to rise to the right regardless of the reel stop order and operation timing. The

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the game is controlled to any one of the normal game state, the inside 1, the inside 2, RB, and BB (RB), and in the normal game state, any of RT 0 to 4 It is controlled.

  Normal / RT0 is normal / RT1 when the promoted replay wins (when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is elected and is stopped in the order in which the promoted replay wins), normal / RT1, normal / RT2 Shifts when the game is completed due to the consumption of the specified number of games. Regardless of the number of games after the transition to normal / RT0, the normal / RT0 shifts to the normal / RT1 by winning the fall replay or stopping the transition, or to the normal / RT2 by winning the special replay It ends when the special role is elected and moves to the inside 1 or inside 2 inside.

  Normal / RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at normal / RT0, normal / RT2, normal / RT3, normal / RT4, or when a fall replay wins at normal / RT0. The normal RT1 is such that the RT remaining game count is subtracted for each game, and the RT remaining game count becomes 0 after digesting the specified game count (1000G in the present embodiment). The process ends when the transition is made to normal / RT0 or the special role is won and the transition is made to internal 1 or internal 2.

  Normal / RT2 shifts when a special replay wins in normal / RT0 or normal / RT3. In normal / RT2, the number of remaining RT games is subtracted for each game, and when the prescribed number of games (30G in the present embodiment) is consumed, the number of remaining RT games becomes zero. Transition to normal / RT0, SP replay wins and transition to normal / RT3, transitional event stops and transition to normal / RT1, or special role is won and internal 1 or internal 2 It ends by moving to.

  Normal / RT3 shifts when SP replay wins in normal / RT2. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to normal / RT3, whether or not the normal / RT3 shifts to the normal / RT2 with the special replay winning, or the transition outcome stops and shifts to the normal / RT1 When the special role is elected and moves to the inside 1 or the inside 2, it ends.

  Normal / RT4 shifts to the end of BB (RB) and RB. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to the normal / RT4, the normal / RT4 stops the transition and moves to the RT1, or the special role is elected and moves to the internal 1 or the internal 2 To finish.

  The inside 1 shifts when BB1, BB3, RB2 among the special roles are won in the normal gaming state. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside, the inside 1 finishes when the special role that triggered the transition to the inside 1 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB. .

  The inside 2 shifts when BB2, BB4, RB1 among special roles are won in the normal gaming state. Then, inside 2 ends regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside, when the special combination that triggered the transition to the inside 2 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB. .

  RB shifts when RB1 or RB2 wins in 1 and 2 inside. And RB is complete | finished by digesting 12 games or winning 6 times.

  BB (RB) shifts when BB wins inside. Then, BB (RB) ends when the total number of medals paid out to BB (RB) exceeds the prescribed number, regardless of the number of games since the transition to BB (RB).

  Also, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 4, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT control processing to identify that the AT is being executed from the AT flag. If there is, the navigation effect is executed when the winning combination corresponding to the game state is won.

  Here, the gaming state and the transition status of RT according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, when RB or BB (RB) ends, the routine shifts to normal RT4.

  In normal / RT4, when the transition is stopped, the transition is made to RT1, and when the special role is elected, the transition is made to internal 1 or internal 2 according to the type of the special role won.

  In normal / RT4, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome will stop. Therefore, any of the left bell 1-4, the middle bell 1-4, the right bell 1-4 can be won and the small role can be won in the normal RT 4 which has been shifted to after the end of RB or BB (RB) If not, the process moves to normal RT1.

  Normally, in RT1, the special role is not won, the promotion replay is not won, the specified number of games (1000G) is consumed, or the promotion replay wins, and the normal role is transferred to RT0, and the special role is won Depending on the type of the special role that has been won, the game moves to the inside 1 or 2 inside.

  Usually ・ Replay GR1-6 wins in RT1, and the promotion replay wins when the stop order is correct. Therefore, in normal ・ RT1, replay GR1-6 wins and corrects in the order of stop. It will shift to RT0.

  In normal / RT0, if the fall replay wins, or if the transition is stopped, it moves to normal / RT1, and if the special replay wins, it moves to normal / RT2, and the special role is won. Depending on the type of the special role, it shifts to 1 inside or 2 inside.

  Usually, the replays GR11 to 16 are won at RT0, the promotion replay wins when the stopping order is correct, and the fall replay wins when the answer is incorrect. In addition, when the replays GR21 to 25 are elected in normal / RT0 and the stop order is correct, the special replay is won, and if the answer is incorrect, the fall replay is won. In addition, in the case of normal / RT0, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. Therefore, in normal / RT0, the replay GRs 21 to 25 are elected and the stop order is correct, so that the transition is made to normal / RT2 and the replay GRs 11 to 16 are elected and the stop order is incorrect or the left bell 1 -4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4 are elected, and if it is not possible to win a small role, it will shift to normal · RT1.

  Normally, in RT2, the special role is not won, SP replay is not won, and the regular game number (30G) is used to move to normal RT0, and SP replay is won to move to normal RT3, When the special role is elected, it shifts to 1 inside or 2 inside depending on the kind of the special role won.

  In normal / RT2, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are won, and the SP replay wins when the stop order is correct. Further, in the normal / RT2, when any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in normal / RT2, the replays GR31 to 36 are elected, and when the stopping order is correct, the routine proceeds to normal / RT3, and any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 Will be transferred to normal / RT1 if the winning combination is not successful.

  In normal / RT3, when the special replay wins, it moves to RT2, and when the transition roll stops, it moves to normal / RT1, and the special role is elected. Transition to Medium 1 or Internal 2

  In normal / RT3, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are elected, the SP replay or the normal replay is won when the stop order is correct, and the special replay is won if the answer is incorrect. Further, in the normal / RT3, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome is stopped. For this reason, in normal / RT3, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are elected, and the stop order becomes incorrect, so the routine proceeds to normal / RT2, and the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4 If either of them wins and the small combination cannot be won, the routine will shift to RT1.

  In the inside 1 and 2, the special role that triggers the transition to the inside wins a transition to RB or BB (RB).

  As described above, the gaming state and the transition state of the RT are set, but the navigation effect executed in the AT control process is executed when the winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is won. As the navigation target combination, replays GR 1 to 6, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, and right bell 1 to 4 are set for normal / RT1. Further, when normal / RT0, replay GR11-16, replay GR21-25, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 are set. In normal / RT2, replay GRs 31 to 36, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4 are set. Moreover, in normal and RT4, the left bell 1-4, the middle bell 1-4, and the right bell 1-4 are set. As a navigation effect when winning the replays GR1 to GR36, the push order of the stop switch for winning the promotion replay, special replay, or SP replay according to the winning situation is the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 or the speaker. This is notified by the output of the navigation voice from 53. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, the order of pressing the stop switch for winning the bell according to the winning situation is the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed by display of a navigation image from the speaker and output of navigation sound from the speaker 53. Then, by depressing the stop switch in accordance with the navigation image or the navigation sound, it is possible to win the promoted replay winning, the special replay winning, the SP replay winning, the bell winning which are intentionally won, and to avoid the falling replay winning. Hereinafter, the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, which are navigation target roles at RT 0 to 4, are referred to as “push order bells”, and the navigation target role at RT 0 to 2 among the replays GR 1 to 36. The replay GR that has become may be referred to as “push order replay”.

  Next, various control contents executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95, the sub control unit 91 performs the startup process (sub) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  First, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sn1), access to the RAM 91c and the external memory (backup RAM) is permitted (Sn2). Next, it is determined whether or not the return command generated in Sa9 of the activation process (main) in FIG. 8 is received from the main control unit 41 (Sn3). If no return command has been received, it is determined whether or not the setting change command generated in Sa12 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 8 has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sn4). When a setting changing command is received, a setting changing command reception flag indicating that the setting changing command has been received is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sn5).

  After the setting change command reception flag is set, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is set in the RAM 91c (Sn6). If it is determined that the backup flag is not set, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn12). If it is determined that the backup flag is set, the backup flag is cleared (Sn7). After clearing the backup flag, an exclusive OR of the backup data in the area stored in the backup RAM is obtained and a checksum is calculated (Sn8). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum matches the backed-up checksum (Sn9). If the checksums match, it is determined whether the setting change command reception flag is set (Sn10). If the setting change command reception flag is not stored in the RAM 91c, a return process is executed based on the backed up data (Sn11). When the setting change command reception flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the RAM 91c is initialized (Sn12).

  If it is determined in Sn4 that the command for changing the setting has not been received, it is determined whether or not the error command generated in Sa17 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 8 has been received from the main control unit 41. Determine (Sn13). If it is determined that an error command has been received, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn14), and error processing is performed (Sn15). In the error process, an error notification is made. For example, when the error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game clerk, the error notification is terminated and the original state is restored. If it is determined in Sn13 that no error command has been received, that is, if a setting change command, a return command, and an error command have not been received, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn12).

  After the process of Sn11 or Sn12 is completed, a startup switch control process for setting the volume and setting the power saving mode or the normal mode based on the rotational position of the volume switch 59 is executed (Sn16). After the processing of Sn16 is completed, the timer interrupt processing (sub) shown in FIG. 21 is performed according to the timer interrupt.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the startup switch control process, first, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the rotational position of the volume switch 59, and the set values are “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”. ”,“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”(“ 0 ”to“ 5 ”in the figure) or not (Sc1). When the set value is any one of “0” to “5” (that is, when the rotation position of the volume switch 59 is one direction side from the specific position (see FIG. 4)), the normal mode is set. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the normal mode is set (Sc2). After setting the normal mode, a volume setting flag indicating that the volume corresponds to the set value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the volume is set according to the set value (Sc3).

  When the set value is not one of “0” to “5”, the set value is “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F” (“ A ”to“ F ”) is determined (Sc4). When the set value is any one of “A” to “F” (that is, when the rotation position of the volume switch 59 is on the reverse side from the specific position (see FIG. 4)), the power saving mode is set. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the power saving mode is set (Sc5). After the power saving mode is set, a volume setting flag indicating that the volume corresponds to the set value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the volume is set according to the set value (Sc3).

  When the set value is not one of “A” to “F”, in other words, when the set value is any of “6”, “7”, “8”, and “9” (that is, the volume switch 59 When the rotational position is located on the semicircular side substantially opposite to the semicircular side including the specific position (see FIG. 4)), the normal mode flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c to set the normal mode (Sc6). In addition, a volume setting flag indicating that the volume is 3 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and set to volume 3 (Sc7).

  The sub control unit 91 specifies whether the normal mode flag or the power saving mode flag is set in the RAM 91c in the timer interrupt process (sub) described later, and specifies that the normal mode flag is set. If the power saving mode flag is set in the RAM 91c, the processing under the power saving mode is performed. Further, the type of the volume set flag set in the RAM 91c is specified in the timer interrupt process (sub), and the sound having the volume corresponding to the specified volume setting flag is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  The sub-control unit 91 notifies that the normal mode is in the normal mode after the process of Sc3 or Sc7 is finished, notifies the power saving mode in the power saving mode, and notifies the set sound volume. (Sc8). The notification notifies the mode type and volume by displaying characters and marks from the liquid crystal display 51, for example.

  Then, the notification is started and the execution time of the notification is counted by a timer, and it is determined whether or not the notification execution time has reached a predetermined time (Sc9). If the notification execution time has not reached the predetermined time, the process of Sc8 is continued. When the notification execution time reaches a predetermined time, the notification is terminated (Sc10), and the process is terminated.

  As described above, it is possible to perform both setting of the volume and setting of whether to enter the power saving mode with the common volume switch 59, and the volume switch 59 is rotated by a predetermined amount of rotation from a specific position. Sometimes, the sound volume is set so as to be the same regardless of whether it is rotated in one direction or in the opposite direction. Therefore, it becomes possible to set the same volume without changing the rotation amount of the volume switch 59 regardless of whether or not the power saving mode has been set, thereby facilitating work when performing a plurality of types of settings. be able to.

  Further, when the rotation position of the volume switch 59 is in the reverse direction, the power saving mode is set when the slot machine 1 is activated. Since this setting is not changed, it is possible to prevent an unintended increase in power consumption.

  In addition, when the setting value is any of “6” to “9”, the default setting eliminates the need for fine setting for about a half rotation, and causes problems when setting to the default setting. Can be prevented.

  In addition, since the notification of the power saving mode or the normal mode and the notification of the volume are performed, both settings can be performed while confirming the content of the notification. Moreover, since the setting content can be confirmed, the convenience of work can be improved.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the CPU 91c at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sp3). If the power interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the backup flag used in the determination of Sn6 in the startup process (sub) shown in FIG. 19 is set after the backup data is created, or used in the determination of Sn9 in the startup process (sub) shown in FIG. The checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  After the command analysis process is completed, a normal switch control process is executed to execute a control for setting the volume according to the rotational position when the volume switch 59 is rotated (Sp5).

  Next, when the player volume switch 57 and the player brightness switch 58 are operated, a player switch control process for executing control for setting the volume and brightness according to the rotation position is executed (Sp6). In the timer interruption process (sub), in addition to the illustrated process, a process of executing a game at the AT, an effect execution process, and the like are also performed.

  In this embodiment, the volume set by the player volume switch 57 is prioritized over the volume set by the volume switch 59. For example, the player volume is based on the volume set by the volume switch 59. The player can set the volume within a certain range with the switch 57, or can set the volume with the player volume switch 57 with the volume set with the volume switch 59 as the minimum or maximum volume. The volume setting mode by the volume switch 57 may be set to an appropriate mode.

  Next, the normal-time switch control process executed in Sp5 of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal time switch control process, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the volume switch 59 has been operated (Sf1). If the volume switch 59 is not operated, the process is terminated. When the volume switch 59 is operated, the rotational position of the volume switch 59 is specified, and the set value is any one of “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”. ("0" to "5" in the figure), or the setting value is one of "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", "F" ( It is determined whether it is “A” to “F” in the figure (Sf1). When the set value is any one of “0” to “5” or “A” to “F”, a volume setting flag corresponding to the set value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the set value is set. The corresponding volume is set (Sc3). On the other hand, the set value is not one of “0” to “5” or “A” to “F” (that is, the set value is any one of “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”). In the case), a volume setting flag indicating that the volume is 3 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and set to volume 3 (Sc4).

  In the above embodiment, the example in which either the normal mode or the power saving mode is selected according to the rotation position of the volume switch 59 when the slot machine 1 is activated has been described. However, the player volume switch 57 and the player A modified example of selecting whether or not the operation of the brightness switch 58 is enabled (that is, whether or not the operation is validated) will be described. Detailed descriptions of the same members and the same processes as those in the above embodiment are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in this modification, when the set value is set to “0”, the volume 1 is set as the minimum volume. When the set value is set to “1”, the volume is set to a volume 2 that is one level higher than the volume 1. Further, when the set value is set to “2”, the volume is set to a volume 3 that is one level higher than the volume 2. When the set value is set to “3”, the volume 4 is set to a volume one level higher than the volume 3. Further, when the set value is set to “4”, the volume is set to a volume 5 that is one level higher than the volume 4. When the set value is set to “5”, the volume is set to the maximum volume 6 with a volume one level higher than the volume 5.

  Further, when the setting value is set to “F”, the volume is set to 1 which is the minimum volume. Further, when the set value is set to “E”, the volume is set to a volume 2 that is one level higher than the volume 1. Further, when the set value is set to “D”, the volume is set to a volume 3 that is one level higher than the volume 2. Further, when the set value is set to “C”, the volume is set to a volume 4 that is one level higher than the volume 3. Further, when the set value is set to “B”, it is set to the volume 5 that is one level higher than the volume 4. When the set value is set to “A”, the volume is set to the maximum volume 6 with a volume one level higher than the volume 5.

  When the set value is set to “6” to “9”, it is determined that the rotational position of the volume switch 59 is located on the semicircle side substantially opposite to the semicircle side including the specific position, and the volume 3 is set as a default setting. Set to

  Further, when the volume switch 59 is set to any one of the set values “0” to “5”, it is determined that the volume switch 59 is positioned in one direction, and the player volume switch 57 and the player brightness switch are set. It is set to a player-configurable mode that enables 58 operations (ie, enables the operations). On the other hand, when the volume switch 59 is set to any one of the setting values “F” to “A”, it is determined that the volume switch 59 is located on the reverse side, and the player volume switch 57 and the player brightness switch are set. 58 is set to the player setting disable mode in which the operation of 58 is disabled (that is, the operation is disabled). When the volume switch 59 is set to any of the setting values “6” to “9”, it is determined that the rotational position of the volume switch 59 is located on the semicircle side substantially opposite to the semicircle side including the specific position. The setting of the power-saving mode is set by a predetermined switch provided at a position (for example, inside the housing 1a) that is set as a default setting in the game mode setting mode and can be operated when the front door 1b is opened. It is possible to select whether or not there is. In the game hall setting mode, the player's volume switch 57 and the player's luminance switch 58 cannot be operated (that is, the operation is invalidated) as in the player setting impossible mode.

  Note that when the volume switch 59 is rotated in one direction, the rotation amount of the volume switch 59 from the specific position to the scale “0” and the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in the reverse direction → the scale “ The rotation amount of the volume switch 59 up to “F” is the same. Similarly, when the volume switch 59 is rotated in one direction, the rotation amount of the volume switch 59 up to the scale “1” and the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in the reverse direction → scale. The rotation amount of the volume switch 59 up to “E” is the same. Similarly, the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in one direction → the rotation amount of the volume switch 59 up to the scale “2” and the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in the reverse direction → scale The amount of rotation of the volume switch 59 up to “D” is the same. Similarly, the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in one direction → the amount of rotation of the volume switch 59 up to the scale “3”, and the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in the reverse direction → the scale. The amount of rotation of the volume switch 59 up to “C” is the same. Similarly, when the volume switch 59 is rotated in one direction, the rotation amount of the volume switch 59 up to the scale “4” and the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in the reverse direction → scale. The rotation amount of the volume switch 59 up to “B” is the same. Similarly, the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in one direction → the rotation amount of the volume switch 59 up to the scale “5”, and the specific position when the volume switch 59 is rotated in the reverse direction → scale The amount of rotation of the volume switch 59 up to “A” is the same. Then, when the volume switch 59 is rotated by a predetermined rotation amount (rotation amount until reaching the scale “5” or “A”) from the specific position by associating the set value with the volume as shown in FIG. In addition, the sound volume is set so as to be the same regardless of whether it is rotated in one direction or in the opposite direction.

  The startup switch control process executed in Sn16 of the startup process (sub) in FIG. 19 when various settings by the volume switch 59 are configured as shown in FIG. 23 will be described. Detailed description of the same processing as that of FIG. 20 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the sub-control unit 91 first identifies the rotational position of the volume switch 59, and the set values are “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”. "(" 0 "to" 5 "in the figure)) is determined (Sg1). When the set value is any one of “0” to “5” (that is, when the rotation position of the volume switch 59 is one direction side from the specific position (see FIG. 4)), the player setting possible mode Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c to set the player setting possible mode (Sg2). After setting to the player settable mode, a volume setting flag indicating the volume corresponding to the set value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the volume is set according to the set value (Sg3).

  When the set value is not one of “0” to “5”, the set value is “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F” (“ A ”to“ F ”) is determined (Sg4). When the set value is any one of “A” to “F” (that is, when the rotation position of the volume switch 59 is on the reverse side from the specific position (see FIG. 4)), the player setting disable mode Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c to set the player setting disable mode (Sg5). After setting to the player setting impossible mode, a volume setting flag indicating that the volume corresponds to the set value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the volume is set according to the set value (Sg3).

  When the set value is not one of “A” to “F”, in other words, when the set value is any of “6”, “7”, “8”, and “9” (that is, the volume switch 59 When the rotational position is located on the semicircular side substantially opposite to the semicircular side including the specific position (see FIG. 4)), a setting mode flag for the game hall is set in the RAM 91c to indicate that the game hall setting mode is set. It is set in a predetermined area and set in the game hall setting mode (Sg6), and a volume setting flag indicating that the volume is 3 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and set in volume 3 (Sg7).

  Note that the sub-control unit 91 specifies which of the player setting enable mode flag, the player setting disable mode flag, and the game hall setting mode flag is set in the RAM 91c in the timer interrupt process (sub). Then, when it is specified that the player setting possible mode flag is set, the operation of the player volume switch 57 and the player luminance switch 58 is made effective and the player setting impossible mode flag is set. When it is specified that the player is set, the operation of the player volume switch 57 and the player luminance switch 58 is disabled to disable the operation, and it is specified that the setting mode flag for the game hall is set. In this case, the operation of the player volume switch 57 and the player brightness switch 58 is disabled to disable the operation, and the operation of the switch that can be operated under the game hall setting mode is enabled. Further, the type of the volume set flag set in the RAM 91c is specified in the timer interrupt process (sub), and the sound having the volume corresponding to the specified volume setting flag is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  The sub-control unit 91 notifies the player setting possible mode when in the player setting possible mode after the processing of Sg3 or Sg7 is completed, and indicates that the player setting impossible mode is in the player setting impossible mode. When it is in the setting mode for the game hall, the fact that it is the setting mode for the game hall is notified (that is, the type of the set mode is notified), and the set sound volume is notified (Sg8). The notification notifies the mode type and volume by displaying characters and marks from the liquid crystal display 51, for example.

  Then, the notification is started and the execution time of the notification is measured by a timer, and it is determined whether or not the notification execution time has reached a predetermined time (Sg9). When the notification execution time has not reached the predetermined time, the processing of Sg8 is continued. When the notification execution time reaches a predetermined time, the notification is terminated (Sg10), and the process is terminated.

  The player switch control process executed in Sp9 of the startup process (sub) in FIG. 21 when various settings are configured by the volume switch 59 as shown in FIG. 23 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 25, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the player setting mode is set (Se1). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the player setting possible mode is set. If it is not the player setting possible mode (that is, the player setting impossible mode), the process is terminated. In the player setting possible mode, it is determined whether or not the player volume switch 57 is operated (Se2). When the player volume switch 57 is operated, a set value set from the rotation position of the player volume switch 57 is specified and set to a volume corresponding to the set value (Se3). If the player volume switch 57 is not operated, the process proceeds to Se4. In Se4, it is determined whether or not the player brightness switch 58 has been operated (Se4). If the player brightness switch 58 is not operated, the process is terminated. When the player luminance switch 58 is operated, a setting value set from the rotation position of the player luminance switch 58 is specified and set to a luminance according to the setting value (Se5).

  By performing such processing, priority is given to the volume set by the player volume switch 57 over the volume set by the volume switch 59. However, for example, the game is based on the volume set by the volume switch 59. The volume can be set in a certain range by the player volume switch 57, or the volume can be set by the player volume switch 57 with the volume set by the volume switch 59 as the minimum volume or the maximum volume. The volume setting mode by the player volume switch 57 may be set to an appropriate mode.

  As described above, it is possible to perform both the setting of the volume and the setting as to whether or not to enter the player setting possible mode with the common volume switch 59, and the volume switch 59 is rotated by a predetermined amount of rotation from a specific position. When set, the volume is set so that the volume is the same regardless of whether it is rotated in one direction or in the opposite direction. Therefore, it becomes possible to set the same volume without changing the rotation amount of the volume switch 59 regardless of whether or not the player settable mode is set, and the work when performing a plurality of types of settings is facilitated. Can be.

  In addition, it is possible to determine whether or not the player can set the volume and brightness when the slot machine 1 is started, and even if the amount of rotation of the setting switch is changed after that, the player can adjust the volume and brightness. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being distrusted by an unintended change in the availability setting.

  In addition, when the setting value is any of “6” to “9”, the default setting eliminates the need for fine setting for about a half rotation, and causes problems when setting to the default setting. Can be prevented.

  In addition, since it is notified that the player setting is possible mode or the player setting impossible mode and the volume is notified, both settings can be performed while confirming the content of the notification. Moreover, since the setting content can be confirmed, the convenience of work can be improved.

(1) As described above, in the present embodiment, when the volume switch 59 is rotated from the specific position by a predetermined rotation amount (rotation amount until reaching the scale “5” or “A”), the volume switch 59 is moved to one direction side. The volume is set so that the volume is the same regardless of whether it is rotated or rotated in the reverse direction (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, set values “0” and “F”, and set value “1”). And “E”, setting values “2” and “D”, setting values “3” and “C”, setting values “4” and “B”, and setting values “5” and “A” are set to the same volume. 20, a part that performs the process of Sc3 in FIG. 20, a part that performs the process of Sf3 in FIG. 22, a part that performs the process of Sg3 in FIG. 24), and the rotational position of the volume switch 59 when the slot machine 1 is activated Depending on whether it is on the more unidirectional side or the reverse direction side, a different type of setting It is carried out (e.g., the portion for processing Sg2 and Sg5 part and 24 for processing Sc2 and Sc5 of Fig. 20).
Therefore, it is possible to perform both of the volume setting and the setting different from the volume setting with the common volume switch 59, and the volume switch 59 is moved from a specific position to a predetermined rotation amount (scale “5” or Rotation amount until reaching “A”) When rotating, the volume is set so that it will be the same volume regardless of whether it is rotated in one direction or the reverse direction. Regardless of whether or not different types of settings have been set, it is possible to set the volume so as to have the same setting contents without changing the amount of rotation of the volume switch 59, and when performing multiple types of settings Can be made easier.

(2) Further, in the present embodiment, setting is made as to whether or not to set power saving as a type of setting different from the predetermined setting (for example, a part for performing the processes Sc2 and Sc5 in FIG. 20).
Therefore, it is possible to save power when the slot machine 1 is started, and even if the rotation amount of the volume switch 59 is changed after that, the power saving setting is not changed by that alone. It is possible to prevent an increase.

(3) Further, in the present embodiment, setting is made as to whether or not setting by the player volume switch 57 and the player luminance switch 58 is possible as a different type of setting from the predetermined setting (for example, FIG. 24 Sg2 and Sg5 processing part).
Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the player can set the volume and brightness when the slot machine 1 is started up, and even if the amount of rotation of the volume switch 59 is changed after that, only the volume or Since whether or not the brightness can be set is not changed, it is possible to prevent the player from being distrusted by an unintended change in the availability setting.

(4) In the present embodiment, the default setting is used when the rotation position of the volume switch 59 is located on the semicircle side substantially opposite to the semicircle side including the specific position (for example, Sc6 and Sc7 in FIG. 20). And a portion for performing the processing of Sg6 and Sg7 in FIG. 24).
Therefore, it is not necessary to make fine settings for approximately half a rotation, and it is possible to prevent problems from occurring when the default settings are used.

(5) As described above, in the present embodiment, the setting content of a predetermined setting when a specific condition is satisfied and the setting content of a setting different from the predetermined setting are notified over a predetermined period (for example, The part that performs the process of Sc8 in FIG. 20 and the part that performs the process of Sg8 in FIG. 24).
Therefore, both settings can be performed when the slot machine 1 is activated. Further, since the setting content of the volume setting and the setting content of a different type of setting from the predetermined setting can be confirmed, the convenience of work can be improved.

  In the embodiment described above, an example in which the start time of the slot machine 1 is set as a specific condition has been given. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, when a predetermined reset switch is operated, a predetermined time has elapsed. When the invention is initialized, it is possible to realize the present invention by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine in which specific conditions different from the above embodiment are set.

  Further, in the above embodiment, an example has been given in which the rotatable volume switch 59 is a setting switch. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, a setting switch that can be slid horizontally or vertically can be used. The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine that performs a predetermined setting by a setting switch that is movable in a manner different from the embodiment.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the setting of the volume as the predetermined setting, the setting as to whether to enter the power saving mode as the setting different from the predetermined setting, and the setting as to whether to enter the player operable mode are examples. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the brightness (brightness) setting of lamps and LEDs, the setting of the effect mode (effect mode), the frequency of the effect, the type of effect, the set value, Settings related to linking with the server (display of 2D code for adding wallpaper and music of the mobile terminal to the player, addition of wallpaper and music of the mobile terminal), settings related to operations performed by the player (mobile terminal and server) The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine that performs settings different from those in the above embodiment (such as presence / absence of linkage with the above).

  In the above embodiment, the specific position is set to the middle position of the scale. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, a position for one scale is provided for the specific position, and any set value is set. The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration described in the above embodiment to the above-described embodiment and the gaming machine in which the specific position is set, such as setting an independent position that is not set as a specific position. .

  In the above embodiment, the default mode is set to the normal mode or the game hall setting mode, and the volume is set to 3. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. ) Setting, production mode (production mode) setting, production frequency, production type, setting value, setting related to the linkage between the mobile terminal and the server (two-dimensional for giving the player wallpaper or music to the player) Gaming machines that perform default settings that differ from those in the above-described embodiments, such as code display, wallpaper for mobile terminals, and music), and settings related to operations performed by the player (such as whether the mobile terminal and server are linked) The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the above.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the default setting is performed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the volume switch 59 rotates 180 degrees according to the rotation amount of the volume switch 59 without providing the default setting. It is possible to realize the present invention by applying the configuration described in the above embodiment to a gaming machine that does not perform default setting, such as enabling the volume to be set.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which performs alerting | reporting that it is a power saving mode and a player setting possible mode and the alerting | reporting of a volume with the liquid crystal display 51 was given, not only this embodiment but for example, Speakers 53 and 54, effect effect LEDs 52, a back lamp (for example, reel LED 55) disposed on the back side (inside) of the reel, and a transmissive liquid crystal display disposed on the front side of the reel (configured so that the reel can be seen. Liquid crystal display), lamps and LEDs (for example, effect effect LED 52) attached to the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, ventilation from the periphery of the stop switch, change in temperature of the stop switch, etc. The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine that performs notification by means different from the above. In addition, the notification may be performed by using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when performing an effect using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side). An apparatus that performs only notification may be provided.

  As described above, in the above embodiment, the slot machine has been described as an example. For example, the configuration described in the above embodiment is applied to a pachinko gaming machine using a game ball, and the claimed invention is applied. Can be realized.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that sets wager numbers using medals and credits has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game used in a pachinko gaming machine. Claim invention by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that uses a ball to set the number of bets or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets Can be realized. When game balls are used as game media, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  In addition, the gaming 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 gaming balls, but a plurality of types of gaming machines such as medals and gaming balls, for example. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of game 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 gaming machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the gaming machine of the present invention.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main controller 41a CPU
41b ROM
41c RAM
91 Sub-control unit 91a CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
A setting switch that is movable in one direction from the specific position determined in advance and in the opposite direction opposite to the one direction and that can perform a predetermined setting according to the amount of movement,
Predetermined to perform the predetermined setting so that when the setting switch is moved by a predetermined amount from the specific position, the setting contents are the same regardless of whether the setting switch is moved to the one direction side or the reverse direction side. Setting execution means;
Movable position determining means for determining whether the position of the setting switch is on the one direction side or the reverse direction side from the specific position;
Specific setting execution means for performing a different type of setting from the predetermined setting according to a determination result of the movable position determination means when a specific condition is satisfied ;
Player provided with Yu technique's operation means that is provided at a position operable, and
The specific conditions, see contains said game machine is started,
The setting switch is provided at a place where the player cannot operate,
It is impossible to change the type of setting different from the predetermined setting in accordance with the operation of the player operating means.
A gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined setting can be changed in accordance with an operation of the player operating means .

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