JP6190616B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention, each is provided with a variable display unit capable of displaying variations of a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying, after changing display of the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit The present invention also relates to a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result.

  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 reel is started to rotate by being set and the start operation is performed in a state in which the prescribed number of bets is set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all the reels stop rotating, a predetermined winning combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination) is derived on the winning line. Occur.

  The types of combinations include small combinations, bonus combinations, and replay combinations. Here, when the combination of symbols constituting the small combination is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that the number of medals determined for each type of small combination is paid out. When the combination of symbols constituting the bonus combination is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. it can. When the combination of symbols that make up the re-gamer is stopped on the winning line (hereinafter also referred to as “re-gamer is generated”, etc.) The profit that a game can be performed can be obtained.

  In order for each winning combination to occur, generally, it is a condition that a winning is made by an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). In addition, the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery is aligned with the effective line, and the combination of symbols configuring the winning combination not selected in the internal lottery is not aligned with the effective line. Reel control is performed. In such a slot machine, there is one that accepts medals inserted after the occurrence of a re-playing role and can store (credit) a gaming value corresponding to the number of inserted medals (patent) Reference 1).

JP 2003-190371 A

  Credits provided by slot machines generally have a function to eliminate the annoyance caused by paying out medals that are subsequently placed on the premise that the number of bets has already been set. doing. However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when a re-gamer is generated, credit is immediately available (credit acceptance time), and the relationship with the timing when the bet amount is set by the occurrence of the re-gamer There is nothing to consider about. For this reason, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, even if the timing for setting the bet number has not yet been reached after the occurrence of a re-playing role, credit is given when a medal is inserted. End up. As a result, after the occurrence of a re-game player, there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable that credit will be credited prior to setting the bet amount.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of storing a game value without causing a sense of incongruity after the occurrence of a re-game player.

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Game value storage means for storing a game value that can be used to set a bet amount;
Bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game;
Re-game derivation setting means for setting the bet number so that the next game can be started without consuming the player's gaming value when the re-game display result is derived;
The slot machine is
When a game medium is inserted by a player when a game is being performed, the game value stored in the game value storage unit is also updated by updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit. Without updating
When a game medium is inserted by a player after the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, and when the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is less than a predetermined upper limit number Updating the betting number stored in the betting number storage means, and updating the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means when the upper limit is reached;
When a game medium is inserted by the player after the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended until the next game can be started after the betting number is set by the re-game derivation setting means, The bet amount is set by the re-game derivation setting unit without updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit or the game value stored in the game value storage unit. When a game medium is inserted by the player after the next game can be started, the game value stored in the game value storage means can be updated.
The slot machine may be configured as follows.
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Game value storage means for storing a game value that can be used to set a bet amount;
Bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game;
Re-game derivation setting means for setting the bet number so that the next game can be started without consuming the player's gaming value when the re-game display result is derived;
The slot machine is
When a game medium is inserted by a player when a game is being performed, the game value stored in the game value storage unit is also updated by updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit. Without updating
When a game medium is inserted by a player after the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, and when the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is less than a predetermined upper limit number Updating the betting number stored in the betting number storage means, and updating the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means when the upper limit is reached;
When a game medium is inserted by the player after the replay display result is derived and the game is over and before the setting of the bet number is started by the replay derivation setting unit, the bet number storage unit After the bet number setting is started by the re-game derivation setting means, without updating the stored bet number or updating the game value stored in the game value storage means. When a game medium is inserted by the player, the game value stored in the game value storage means can be updated.
The slot machine may be configured as follows.
(1) A variable display unit capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is ended by deriving the display result and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived in the variable display unit,
Game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (medal);
Game value storage means (a predetermined area in the RAM of the main control unit 41) for storing a game value (credit counter, which is a credit value) that can be used for setting the number of bets;
Bet number storage means (a predetermined area in the RAM of the main control unit 41) for storing the bet number (BET counter value) set for one game;
When the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means (YES in S30), any of the bet number stored in the bet number storage means and the game value stored in the game value storage means Game medium detection updating means (S33 to S35, S40) for updating or
The betting number storage means so that the next game can be started without using the gaming value by deriving the re-game display result (replay, first to third replays) (YES in S12). Re-game derivation update means (S16, S17) for updating the bet number stored in
The game medium detection time update means includes:
The game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result, so that the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit number. When the game state is less than 2 when the game state is RB (BB) and 3 when the game state is normal, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit number is reached, the game First game medium detection update means (S33 to S35) for updating the game value stored in the value storage means;
After the re-game display result is derived, the game medium detection is performed after the re-game derivation update unit updates the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit and the next game can be started. When the game medium is detected by the means, the second game medium detection update means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (S40 in FIG. 6; the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 6). In addition, after the betting number setting is completed by the processing of S13 to S17 and after it is determined that credit is possible in S18, the processing is executed after S20 (see FIG. 9C). Including.

According to such a configuration, even after the re-game display result is derived, the inserted game media can be updated by the re-game deriving update means and the next game can be started. Since the game medium is detected later, the game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game display result is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived without causing a sense of incongruity.

  The upper limit number may be a predetermined number, may be a single number, or may be a number determined according to the gaming state being controlled. Further, the upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be larger than the predetermined number.

The game medium whose game value can be updated after the re-game display result is derived is updated by the re-game deriving time update means, and the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated. Any game medium detected after it can be started may be used. For example, the next game can be started by updating the betting number stored in the betting number storage unit by the re-game derivation updating unit. May be a game medium detected after a predetermined condition (elapse of a predetermined period, completion of a predetermined process, etc.) has been established (in the modified example, [permissible timing of insertion / settlement after replay winning)] Column (b)).

(2) A variable display unit capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified display results 1 game is finished by is derived, a said variable display portion winning can occur according to the derived displayed results and slot machine (slot machine 1),
Game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (medal);
Game value storage means (a predetermined area in the RAM of the main control unit 41) for storing a game value (credit counter, which is a credit value) that can be used for setting the number of bets ;
Bet number storage means (a predetermined area in the RAM of the main control unit 41) for storing the bet number (BET counter value) set for one game;
When the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means (YES in S30), any of the bet number stored in the bet number storage means and the game value stored in the game value storage means Game medium detection updating means (S33 to S35, S40) for updating or
The betting number storage means so that the next game can be started without using the gaming value by deriving the re-game display result (replay, first to third replays) (YES in S12). Re-game derivation update means (S16, S17) for updating the bet number stored in
The game medium detection time update means includes:
The game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result, so that the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit number. When the game state is less than 2 when the game state is RB (BB) and 3 when the game state is normal, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit number is reached, the game First game medium detection update means (S33 to S35) for updating the game value stored in the value storage means;
Wherein after the update bet number stored in the betting amount storage unit is started by the replay deriving time updating means that the game medium is detected by said game medium detecting means after the said replay display result is derived Thus, the second game medium detection update means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (see FIG. 9 (d), in the modified example [allowing for insertion / settlement after replay winning) (See (a) in the “Timing” column).

According to such a configuration, even after the re-game display result is derived, the inserted game medium is a game detected after the update of the betting number by the re-game deriving update means is started. By being a medium, the game value can be updated in accordance with the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game display result is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived without causing a sense of incongruity.

  The upper limit number may be a predetermined number, may be a single number, or may be a number determined according to the gaming state being controlled. Further, the upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be larger than the predetermined number.

Game medium value for a game is updatable after the replay display result is derived is after said replay derived during the updating means betting amount of stored in the betting amount storage unit update is initiated Any detected game medium may be used. For example, a predetermined condition (elapse of a predetermined period of time, completion of predetermined processing) after the update of the betting number stored in the betting number storage unit is started by the re-game derivation update unit. Etc.) may be detected thereafter (see (b) in the “About Allowable Timing for Insertion / Settlement After Replay Winning” column in the modified example).

(3) In the slot machine of the above (1) or (2), the game medium corresponding to the betting number stored in the betting number storage means in response to the discharging operation (operation to the settlement switch 10), A discharge means (S54 to S59) capable of discharging game media corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means;
When the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is the bet number updated by the re-game derivation update unit (YES in S54), the discharge unit stores a game medium corresponding to the bet number. Only the game medium corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means is discharged without discharging (S59).

  According to such a configuration, the game medium corresponding to the game value is maintained while maintaining the existence significance of the re-game display result by not discharging the game medium corresponding to the bet number updated by the re-game derivation update means. With regard to the above, even after the re-game display result is derived, the player can be discharged according to the discharge operation, so that the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived can be further improved.

(4) In any one of the slot machines of (1) to (3), the variable display device causes a display result to be derived in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information. Is possible (reels 2L to 2R),
The slot machine can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display areas. Thus, one game is completed, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game.
Derivation control means (S3) for performing control for deriving a display result to the plurality of variable display areas,
The combination of identification information that can be derived on a predetermined line among a plurality of lines (winning lines L1 to L5) set across the plurality of variable display areas includes only identification information having the same and / or similar outer shape. And a non-specific combination different from the specific combination (eg, “BAR-replay-replay”),
The replay display result is
A specific regame display result (first replay) derived by the combination on the predetermined line being a specific replay combination (for example, “replay-replay-replay”) of the specific combinations;
A non-specific replay display result (second replay, second replay) derived by the combination on the predetermined line being a non-specific replay combination (eg, “BAR-replay-replay”) among the non-specific combinations. 3 replays).

  According to such a configuration, the combination of identification information that can be derived on the predetermined line includes not only the specific combination but also the non-specific combination, so that the combination of identification information that can be derived on the predetermined line Variations can be enriched. On the other hand, when the non-specific replay display result is derived, the non-specific combination is derived, so that the game medium is not noticed in the replay display result derivation more than when the specific regame display result is derived. However, the game value can be updated according to the detected game medium, so that the player feels bothered that the inserted game medium is not accepted. The game can progress without.

  It should be noted that the non-specific combination may be different from the specific combination in that the non-specific combination is a combination including at least identification information other than the same and / or similar identification information. The identification information having the same outer shape refers to identification information having the same identification information and the same outer shape (for example, the shape of the outer edge of the symbol). For example, for identification information with the same outer shape, identification information that has the same outer shape as the one identification information and has a different overall color and pattern, and identification information that has the same outer shape and one color and pattern that differs from the one identification information Is included. In addition, identification information having a similar outer shape is an identification having a common aesthetic (impression) caused by the visual perception of a player who is a consumer because one identification information and the outer shape (for example, the shape of the outer edge of a symbol) are similar. This refers to information, and as a result, identification information that can be conceptually recognized as the same identification information (it is difficult to recognize as different identification information). For example, identification information having a similar outer shape includes (a) identification information that differs only in size from one identification information, (b) identification information that includes a plurality of identification information that has the same outer shape as one identification information, and (1) Identification information with a character attached to one identification information, (d) Identification information that recalls the same identification information as one identification information whose direction is different from one identification information, (e) One identification information Identification information with the same outline as a whole, lacking a part, (f) identification information with a part of the identification information raised but the outline as a whole, (ki) identification Identification information in which the shape of the information is different but the overall external shape is the same, (g) identification information reminiscent of one identification information, and a plurality of (a) to (g) However, the identification information is conceptually the same as the one identification information. It includes identification information that can be recognized as.

  The plurality of lines may include only a winning line that can generate a winning by deriving a combination of predetermined identification information that generates a winning, and not only a winning line but also a winning is generated. Even if a predetermined combination of identification information is derived, it may include an invalid line that does not generate the winning. Further, the line is not limited to a straight line as long as it is set across a plurality of variable display areas. For example, a V-shaped line connecting the upper left, middle lower, and upper right, or a reverse V The line may be any shape such as a letter-shaped line.

(5) In the slot machine of (4), the plurality of types of identification information is identification information different from the identification information (replay) constituting the specific replay combination, and a combination of identification information that causes a winning Including specific identification information (black 7)
The non-specific replay combination includes the specific identification information.

  According to such a configuration, there is a higher possibility that a game medium will be inserted without noticing the derivation of the non-specific re-game display result, but the game value is updated according to the detected game medium. Therefore, it is possible to advance the game without making the player feel annoyance such as not accepting the inserted game medium.

  The non-specific replay combination may be a combination including the specific identification information and identification information constituting the replay combination, or may be a combination including only the specific identification information. Good.

  (6) In the slot machine of (4) or (5) above, a specific notification that notifies in a specific manner (sound, light, image, etc.) that the bet amount is set when the specific replay display result is derived Control is performed (S14, BET sound output by the sub-control unit 91), and when the non-specific re-game display result is derived, the same control as the specific notification control is not performed (S15, the BET sound is not output by the sub-control unit 91) ) A notification control means is provided.

  According to such a configuration, there is a higher possibility that a game medium will be inserted without noticing the derivation of the non-specific re-game display result, but the game value is updated according to the detected game medium. Therefore, it is possible to advance the game without making the player feel annoyance such as not accepting the inserted game medium.

  The specific notification control may be control that suggests that the number of bets is set. For example, the specific notification control may be control for outputting a predetermined sound, and control for executing a predetermined effect (lamp lighting, predetermined image display, etc.). It may be.

(7) In any one of the above slot machines (1) to (6), when the betting number stored in the betting number storage unit is updated by the first game medium detection updating unit, Bet number update output means for outputting a predetermined sound (BET sound) for the number of times corresponding to the updated number of bets (three times when the bet number is 3) (S34, BET sound output by sub-control unit 91) )When,
When the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated by the second game medium detection time update means, up to the number corresponding to the upper limit number (when the bet number is 3, Game value update output means for outputting the same sound as the predetermined sound (S39, BET sound output by sub-control unit 91).

  According to such a configuration, the same sound as the predetermined sound is output up to the number corresponding to the upper limit number even when the game value is updated by noticing the derivation of the replay display result and the game value is updated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent distrust and discomfort due to the fact that the predetermined sound is not output even though the game medium is inserted due to misunderstanding of the player and the number of bets is set. be able to.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the object combination of the internal lottery classified according to the structure of the winning combination determined by winning and a game state. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs after a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing at which insertion of a medal or settlement is permitted after completion | finish of a game.

  Embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a slot machine is described as an example of a gaming machine. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right As shown in FIG. 1, a see-through window in which three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen from 3.

  For example, “black 7”, “mesh 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, “watermelon”, “ A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “black cherry”, “white cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. Each of the plurality of types of symbols is a symbol having a different external shape from the other symbols.

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

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , 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.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. Further, a backlight (not shown) for irradiating the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and the back surface further has a concealing member for concealing the inside. (Not shown) is provided.

  The front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value that can be used for setting the number of bets). 1 bet switch 5 that is operated when setting the bet number for one medal using the credit, and using the credit, the maximum bet number of the prescribed number determined according to the gaming state within the range The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the bet number (in this embodiment, 2 when the game state is RB (BB), 3 in the normal game state), medal and bet number stored as credits Settlement switch 10 operated when paying out the medals used for setting (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), and startings operated when starting the game Pitch 7, the reel 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 8C, 8R, but are provided operable by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired in BB, which will be described later, and an error code that indicates the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary indicator 12 and a payout indicator 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize are provided.

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

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 3) for notifying by light that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R for informing that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective by lighting (FIG. 3) is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time, and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 on the side of a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided in the housing 1a or A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either one of the medal payout exits 9 side, an insertion medal sensor 31 (flow path switching solenoid) that detects a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and has flowed to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having a hopper tank 34a side of 30).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect 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, as shown in FIG. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 3), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a hopper tank 34a. The hopper unit 34 including the hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals from the medal payout opening 9, and the payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, the power supply box 100, and the front door 1b are opened. A door opening detection switch 25 for detection is 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.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100 is a stop switch for selecting whether to enable / disable a stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). 36a, automatic checkout for selecting whether the automatic checkout function is effective / invalid for controlling automatic checkout processing (processing for adjusting (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of BB described later The switch 36b functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state when the power is turned on (at startup), and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. In the state, a reset / setting switch that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later. 38, the power switch 39 is provided which is operated to ON / OFF the power.

  Further, the door opening detection switch 25 has a side surface provided with a power box 100 on which a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39, which are operated when changing setting values, as will be described later, are provided. It is provided on the opposite side. The power supply box 100 is provided at a lower position inside the housing 1a, whereas the door opening detection switch 25 is provided at an upper position inside the housing 1a. That is, the door opening detection switch 25 is provided at a position diagonal to the position where the power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. In order to use the credit, the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) become effective, and the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, two gaming states are determined in RB (BB) and three in the normal gaming state. 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 the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a specific symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed. The winning line L2 set across the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the winning line L3 set over the lower symbols, 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 5 types of winning lines L4 set across straddling symbols, the lower line of reel 2L, the middle part of reel 2C, the upper part of reel 2R, that is, the winning line L5 set straddling the symbols lined up to the right It is defined as a line.

  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. When all of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, if the combination of symbols that generate a small part in any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5 is not stopped, one game is played at the time of the stop. finish. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols for generating a small combination in any of the activated winning lines L1 to L5 is stopped, the number of medals determined according to the winning of the small combination is given to the player. Granting (credit addition, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), the medal is paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1)), and one game is completed. If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. The Rukoto. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 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 a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101. Yes.

  On the game control board 40, the one-sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Are connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are inputted. 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. A switch valid LED 21, left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, a set value display 24, a flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and a hopper is connected via the power supply board 101. A motor 34 b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 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 constituted by a one-chip microcomputer having a main CPU, ROM, RAM, and I / O port, and executes a control program stored in the ROM to execute processing related to the progress of the game. In addition to controlling the game, each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The random number generation circuit 42 includes a counter that counts up and updates a value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, and generates a random number within a predetermined range. The sampling circuit 43 acquires (latches) the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. In the random number generation circuit 42, 0 to 65535 is defined as a range of numerical values to be counted.

  The main control unit 41 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function). The random numbers for internal lottery are not used as they are extracted by the hardware random number function but are processed by software and used. The main control unit 41 also has a function of updating a numerical value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main) and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is a software random number function). Called).

  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 gives a reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power supply is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  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, the external maskable interrupt terminal XINT is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 48 described above, and the main control unit 41 will be described later according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 48. Execute the power interruption interrupt processing (main). Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, every time a time-out occurs in the timer circuit, that is, every fixed time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment).

  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. In this embodiment, the interruption interrupt process (main) has a higher priority than the timer interruption process (main), and when these interruptions occur simultaneously, the interruption interruption process (main) Is executed with priority. 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. For example, if a voltage drop signal is input during execution of the timer interrupt process (main), the power interruption interrupt process (main) is not executed at that time, but the timer interrupt process being executed When the input of the voltage drop signal is continued when (main) is completed, the power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed at that time.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. In addition, the main control unit 41 executes a power interruption interrupt process (main) in response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 48, and at a constant time interval (in the present embodiment, about 0. 0). Timer interrupt processing (main) is executed every 56 ms). 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 transmits various commands to the effect control board 90. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  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.

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, I / O port 91d, etc., and a liquid crystal display connected to the sub control unit 91 for effect control and the effect control board 90. Display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the device 51, LED drive circuit 93 for performing drive control of the effect LED 52 and reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, at power-on or power-off A reset circuit 95 that sometimes gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, Equipped with a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub-control unit 91 In response to the command transmitted from the main control unit, the sub-control unit 91 performs various controls for performing an effect, and directly or directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control indirectly.

  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, one of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub control unit 91 is turned on in response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute interrupt processing (sub).

  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. Command reception interrupt processing is also prohibited during the execution of power interruption interrupt processing (sub), but if an interrupt that triggers power interruption interrupt processing (sub) occurs at the same time, command reception Prioritize interrupt processing. The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  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 set value, the front door 1b is opened, and the power switch 39 and the setting key switch 37 of the power box 100 provided in the housing 1a are operated to turn on the power of the slot machine 1. In such a case, the slot machine 1 needs to be turned on after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. The set value selected and set according to the operation is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value by the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is displayed. Transitions to a setting change state where a change operation is possible. 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. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. Since the power switch 39 is temporarily turned off and the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power switch 39 is turned on, the operation is shifted to the setting change state. .

  In the present embodiment, since the setting change operation can be performed by opening the front door 1b, it can be said that the front door 1b is an opening / closing body. Moreover, it can be said that the door open detection switch 25 for detecting the open state of the front door 1b is an open / closed state detecting means.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. In this situation, when the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the setting value read out from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24, so that the setting value can be confirmed. Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning 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, when the main control unit 41 detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt processing (main), the register is saved in a RAM stack of the main control unit 41 (to be described later), and one of the bits in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is destructive diagnosis data (this embodiment) Then, for example, 5AH), that is, the specific data other than 0 is stored, and the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM of the main control unit 41 becomes 0 Then, a process of storing in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is performed.

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

  In the present embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and the main control unit 41 is connected to the main control unit 41 when the power is turned on. When it is determined that the data in the RAM is normal, the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the stored data in the RAM of the main control unit 41, but is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41. A configuration may be adopted in which only data necessary for returning to the control state at the time of a power failure is backed up, and the control state before power interruption is restored based on the backed-up data at power-on.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore all the states of the input ports to the state before power interruption.

  Further, when the sub control unit 91 detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub control unit 91 executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption interrupt processing (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on 0 becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and sets the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. Based on this, the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 is restored to the state before the power interruption, but when the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. . In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub-control unit 91 determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. In this case, the control state is restored to the control state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, but only the data necessary for the return of the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 91c. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before power interruption based on the data backed up at the time of injection | throwing-in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is only necessary to restore the state of the input port, and it is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the case where the production is interrupted in the middle to the state before the power interruption.

  Next, initialization of the RAM mounted on the main control unit 41 will be described. The RAM storage area of the main control unit 41 is divided into important work, general work, special work, set value work, unsaved work, unused area, and stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data which is inconvenient if it is initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices, LED display data, I / O input / output data, and game time counter. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB.

  The special work is a work that stores data to be initialized only before the start of setting, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers. The set value work is a work that stores a set value used when a lottery is performed in the internal lottery process. The non-saved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is destroyed at the time of activation.

  The unused area is an unused area in the RAM storage area of the main control unit 41, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues. The main control unit 41 stores the data for controlling the game in the storage area of the RAM so that it can be read and written as the game progresses in the slot machine.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is activated when the setting key switch 37 is ON, when a RAM error occurs, when the BB ends, or when the setting key switch 37 is OFF. When the RAM data of 41 is not destroyed, when four initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations with different areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed. Do.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state, and on condition that the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. The game can be started. In this embodiment, as will be described later, there are a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB), a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB), and a normal gaming state as gaming states. 2 is defined as the specified number (upper limit number), and 3 is determined as the specified number (upper limit number) of bets in the normal gaming state. For this reason, if the gaming state is RB or BB, the game can be started if 2 is set as the bet number, and if the bet number is set to 3 in the normal gaming state, the game is started. It becomes possible to make it. In this embodiment, all the pay lines L1 to L5 are activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set, and as RBs and BBs, All winning lines L1 to L5 are activated when 2 is determined, and all winning lines L1 to L5 are activated when 3 is set as the number of bets in the normal gaming state. Become.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line that is activated (in this embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated, In the following description, an activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols (for example, “Replay-Replay-Replay”) or a combination including different symbols (for example, “BAR-Replay-Replay”).

  The types of roles are determined according to the gaming state, but can be broadly divided into small roles that involve payout of medals and games that are won without setting the number of bets using gaming values. There are a re-playing role (replay) that allows the next game to be started by automatically setting the number of bets that have been placed, and a special role (BB, RB) that accompanies the transition of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also referred to as “winning combination” or “winning combination”, and it is awarded that the combination of symbols constituting any combination stops in any of the winning lines L1 to L5. It is also called winning. In addition, 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 of the main control unit 41. Of the winning flags for each of these roles, the winning flags for the small role and the replaying role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 has a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB as a big bonus) and a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB as a regular bonus) as a special role. Cherry, Bell are replayed as a re-playing role.

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “white cherry” is derived on any of the winning lines for the right reel in any gaming state, and one medal is paid out in any gaming state. If the symbol “white cherry” stops at the upper or lower stage of the right reel, the combination of cherries will be aligned on the two winning lines of the winning lines L2, L5 or the winning lines L3, L4. Since winning a cherry on the winning line, two medals will be paid out.

  A watermelon is awarded when a combination of "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" or "Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR" is available on any of the winning lines in any game state, and 15 medals at RB and BB Are paid out, and in the normal gaming state, 12 medals are paid out. A bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, 15 medals are paid out in RB and BB, and 10 in the normal gaming state. A medal is paid out.

  As replays, first to third replays are provided. The first replay is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. The second replay is awarded when the combination of “BAR-Replay-Replay” is complete. The third replay is awarded when the combination of “black 7-replay-replay” is complete. When the replay wins, no medals are paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of wagers again, so that three medals corresponding to the number of wagers that are not required to be set in the next game are paid out. Is essentially the same.

  RB is won when the combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state, and the gaming state shifts to RB. The RB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over other gaming states by increasing the winning probability of the small role, particularly the bell, and when the 12 games are digested after the RB starts, or an 8-game winning ( When the type of a combination is allowed), it ends either whichever comes first.

  BB is a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7”, “net 7-net 7-net 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” in any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. When the combination is complete, a prize is awarded. When BB wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and shifts to RB at the same time. When RB ends, if BB has not ended, it shifts to RB again and is controlled repeatedly until BB ends. The That is, during BB, it is always controlled to RB. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 465. At the end of the BB, the RB is also ended regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all 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. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, numerical data stored in the lottery work, and determination of each combination determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value This is done according to the number of values.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the role that is the subject of the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, RB, or BB. Further, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the role to be subject to the internal lottery varies depending on whether or not the special role is being carried over. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and any special combination is not carried over, BB, RB, replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and any special combination is carried over, replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the target combinations for the internal lottery. When the gaming state is RB (including the inside of the BB), watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which three types of symbol combinations corresponding to BB, three types of symbol combinations corresponding to replay, and two types of symbol combinations corresponding to watermelon are defined. Then, each symbol combination is read out as a target combination. For example, for BB, a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7”, a combination of “net 7-net 7-net 7”, and a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” are subject to internal lottery. Are read in order. As for the replay, the first to third replays are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery. Watermelon is also sequentially read out as a target combination for each symbol combination.

  In addition, about three types of symbol combinations corresponding to BB, three types of symbol combinations corresponding to replay, and two types of symbol combinations corresponding to watermelon, each is not limited to what is read as a target role for each symbol combination, All of the plural types of symbol combinations may be read out as one target combination. For example, when a replay is read as a target combination and won, any of the first to third replays may be allowed to stop on the winning line.

  The number of determination values used in the internal lottery is determined for each symbol combination corresponding to the set values 1 to 6. That is, the winning rate is determined for each symbol combination corresponding to the set values 1 to 6. For this reason, in the internal lottery, the derivation (generation) of the symbol combination is permitted according to the winning rate determined for each symbol combination corresponding to the set value.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined according to the internal lottery target, the current game state, and the set value are sequentially added to the internal lottery random value (the value of the lottery work) and added. When the result of 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.

  When a winning combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM of the main control unit 41. 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 winning combination 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 generates a table index and a table that are stored in the ROM of the main control unit 41 when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel is stopped and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Referring to the data, a stop control table is created for each rotating reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  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 reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of the system. And to be able to identify the stop control table. 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 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (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 obtained table creation data, and the address of the stop control table for the unreacted reel corresponding to the stop 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). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created 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 to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. 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 on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 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 a maximum of 4 frames.

  When 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 winning small role is the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line. The number of sliding frames is fixed so that it can be drawn to the limit, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn in the range of up to 4 frames in the winning line, the winning special role is in the range of 4 frames in the winning line Then, a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible 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 drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, A control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within a 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is withdrawn and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  When a special role and a replaying role (replay) are won at the same time, such as when a replaying role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when a stop operation is performed, Control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a maximum of 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. Regardless of the operation procedure (pressing order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the symbols constituting the re-game can be stopped on the winning line. For this reason, when the special combination and the re-playing combination are won at the same time, the re-playing combination will always be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special role and the replaying role can be withdrawn at the same time, only the replaying role is drawn in, and the special role is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the replaying role.

  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. It may be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  Next, a command that the main control unit 41 transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 makes a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, A plurality of types of commands including a game state command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting start command, a confirmation start command, and a confirmation end command are transmitted.

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals (that is, the number of medals used for setting the bet number) and whether or not a BET sound is output. From the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game In this state, in the state where the specified number of bets is not set, this message is transmitted when a medal is inserted or when one bet switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number. In addition, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, the sub-control unit 91 receives the BET command, so that the betting number setting operation is performed, the betting number, and Whether or not a BET sound is output can be specified.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits and the type of sound to be output (BET sound or credit sound). In the state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game Yes, this message is sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added in a state where a specified number of bets is set.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. 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 winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed. The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals and the type of payment, and when payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets). Sent. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed. The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game, and is transmitted when the setting change state ends and when the game ends.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent, and then When the error state is released, an error command indicating the release of the error state is transmitted. The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption.

  The setting start command is a command indicating the start of the setting change state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting change state. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting start command. The confirmation start command is a command indicating the start of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting confirmation state. The confirmation end command is a command indicating the end of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when the setting confirmation state ends. Among these commands, a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM error or a random number circuit error, and a return command are generated at a stage before an interrupt is permitted in the startup process and assigned to a special work in the RAM of the main control unit 41. The specified command transmission buffer is stored and transmitted immediately.

  Commands other than a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality or a random circuit error, and a return command are generated according to the progress of the game in the game process, and are provided as special commands provided in a special work in the RAM of the main control unit 41. The data is temporarily stored in the transmission buffer and transmitted in the command transmission process executed in the timer interrupt process (main).

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41. In the game process, a BET process (S1), an internal lottery process (S2), a reel rotation process (S3), a winning determination process (S4), a payout process (S5), and a game end process (S6) are executed in order. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in S1, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game is performed when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start switch 7 is operated.

  In the internal lottery process in S2, a process is performed for determining whether or not winnings to the above-mentioned winning combinations are allowed based on the numerical data latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in S1. In the internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 based on each lottery result.

  In the reel rotation process in S3, the process of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R according to the detection of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player are performed. Execute the process to be stopped.

  In the winning determination process in S4, whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when it is determined in S3 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped. The process which determines is performed.

  In the payout process in S5, when it is determined in S4 that a winning is made, if the win is a small role, processing such as adding credits and paying out medals based on the number of payouts according to the type of the small role, In the case of a replay, processing for setting a replay game flag that can specify the type of replay in the RAM and making it possible to give a replay game, and in the case of a bonus, processing for controlling the corresponding bonus is performed.

  In the game end process in S6, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed.

  In the game process, a command is generated according to the progress control of the game and set in the normal command transmission buffer, so that the command set for the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main) Is to be sent.

  6 to 8 are flowcharts showing the control content of the BET process executed by the main control unit 41 in S1. In the BET process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the betting number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared (S10), and the prescribed number according to the gaming state (the upper limit number in this embodiment) Same as 2. When the game state is RB (BB), 2 is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in the normal game state (S11), and the RAM of the main control unit 41 indicates that the game is a replay game. Based on whether or not the replay game flag is set, it is determined whether or not the next game (game started from now) is a replay game (S12).

  If it is determined in S12 that the next game (game started from now) is a replay game, it is determined in S13 whether or not the replay won in the previous game was the first replay. Whether or not it is the first replay is specified from the set replay game flag. When it is determined in S13 that the first replay has been made, in S14, the number of bets is added (because the replay winning state is three bets), and a BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 A BET command indicating that there is a BET sound to be performed (in FIG. 14, “BET command (with BET sound)” for the sake of convenience. The same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S13 that it is not the first replay, that is, in the second or third replay, the bet number is added by 3 in S15, and a BET sound is generated by the sub-control unit 91. A BET command indicating that there is no BET sound not to be output (for convenience, it is indicated as “BET command (no BET sound)” in S15; the same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. The BET command set in S14 and S15 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, on the side of the sub-control unit 91, a bet number is output after the second or third replay winning, whereas a bet sound is output every time the betting number is set after the first replay winning. Therefore, the BET sound is not output.

  In S16, 1 is added to the value of the BET counter, and the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to, and whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (here, 3), that is, It is determined whether or not the number of bets serving as a game start condition is set (S17), and if the value of the BET counter is not a specified number, the process returns to S16. When the value of the BET counter becomes the specified number and the setting of the bet number by the replay winning is completed, is the value of the credit counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 the upper limit value of 50? It is determined whether or not (S18).

  After the value of the BET counter is added, the main control unit 41 executes processing for sequentially lighting the 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 according to the value of the BET counter. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a process of lighting the replaying LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (waiting LED 19 during waiting) after setting of the betting number after the replay winning is completed.

  If it is determined in S18 that it is the upper limit value, a insertion impossible flag indicating that a medal cannot be inserted is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 (S19), and the process proceeds to S21. If it is determined in S18 that the value is not the upper limit value, that is, if it is determined that credits can be inserted, the process proceeds to S20. If it is determined in S12 that the game is not a replay game, the process directly proceeds to S20. In S20, the setting before waiting for input is performed, and the process proceeds to S21. In the setting before waiting for insertion, the insertion disable flag set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared, and a medal can be inserted. For this reason, after the replay winning, the bet number setting is completed before the bet number setting is completed and the setting for the bet number is not accepted, and the bet number setting is completed. The medal inserted after the setting before waiting is effectively received and credits are added. The main control unit 41 turns on the insertion request LED 17 after the setting before waiting for insertion and clears the insertion prohibition flag in S20, and sets the BET switch valid LED 21 when the bet number can be set. Execute the process to light up.

  In S21, it is determined whether or not a medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion prohibition flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. If it is determined in S21 that the medal can be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, and the medal can be inserted using the medal flow path as a path on the hopper tank side ( In S22) and S24, if it is determined that the medal cannot be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and the medal flow path is used as a path on the medal payout exit 9 side to create a new medal. Is prohibited (S23), and the process proceeds to S24.

  In S24, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on. If the setting key switch 37 is on, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (S25). If the value of the BET counter is 0 in S25, the confirmation start command is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S26), and the setting confirmation process (S27), that is, the setting confirmation state is entered. The confirmation start command set in S26 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Moreover, after the setting confirmation process in S27 is completed, the process returns to S21. If the setting key switch 37 is not on in S24 or if the value of the BET counter is not 0 in S25, the process proceeds to S30.

  In S30, it is determined whether the inserted medal sensor 31 has detected the passage of the inserted medal, that is, the presence of the inserted medal flag indicating that the inserted medal has been detected. If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected in S30, the process proceeds to S45, and if the passage of the inserted medal is detected, the inserted medal flag is cleared (S31), and the non-insertable flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. Whether or not a medal can be inserted is determined based on whether or not a medal can be inserted (S32). If the medal cannot be inserted, the process proceeds to S45.

  If the medal can be inserted in S32, the prescribed number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to determine whether or not the value of the BET counter is the prescribed number (S26). If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number, a BET command (with BET sound) indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 is sent as a normal command. The trust buffer is set (S34), the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (S35), and the process returns to S21. The BET command set in S34 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, when the bet number is set by inserting medals, a BET sound is output on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in S33, it is determined in S36 whether the second or third replay has been won in the previous game. Whether or not it was the second or third replay is specified from the replay game flag. If it is determined in S36 that the second or third replay was not won in the previous game, a credit indicating that the current credit counter value is output and the sub-control unit 91 outputs a credit sound in S38. A command (indicated as “credit command (normal)” for convenience in S38; the same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. In S40, the credit counter stores the credit value in the RAM of the main control unit 41. Add 1 to the value. The credit command set in S38 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  If it is determined in S36 that the second or third replay has been won in the previous game, it is determined in S37 whether or not a predetermined number of BET sounds have been output. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the credit command shown in S39 is output three times as many as the specified number. When the bet number is set after the second or third replay winning, since the BET command (no BET sound) is output as shown in S15, the BET sound is not output in the sub-control unit 91. For this reason, after the second or third replay winning, after the bet number is set, when a medal is inserted and credited, a process for outputting the BET sound up to a specified number of times is performed.

  In S37, when a predetermined number of BET sounds have not been output, a credit command indicating that the current credit counter value is output and the sub-control unit 91 outputs a credit sound in S39 (in FIG. Command (with BET sound) ". The same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and in S40, 1 is added to the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41. The credit command set in S39 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). On the other hand, when a predetermined number of BET sounds have already been output in S37, the process proceeds to S38, and a credit command (normal) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. As a result, when adding credits by inserting medals after the second or third replay winning, the BET sound is output for the third and subsequent cards on the sub-control unit 91 side, and the credit sound is used for the fourth and subsequent cards. Is output. On the other hand, when adding credits by inserting medals when it is not after the second or third replay winning, a credit sound is output from the first sheet on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  In S41, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50 which is the upper limit value. If the value of the credit counter is not 50, the process returns to S21. If the value of the credit counter is 50, the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in S42, and the process returns to S21.

  In S45, it is determined whether or not an operation of the start switch 7 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating a rising edge of the start switch 7 is set. Furthermore, the rising edge is set only when any switch is turned on and all the switches are turned off. In S45, in addition to whether any switch is turned on or not, the other edge is set. Whether or not the switch is OFF is also determined.

  If it is determined in S45 that the operation of the start switch 7 has not been detected, or if another switch that has operated the start switch 7 is also operated, the process proceeds to S50, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid. If detected, the process proceeds to S46, and the rising edge is cleared. In S47, referring to the prescribed number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41, whether or not the value of the BET counter is the prescribed number, that is, whether or not a bet number serving as a game start condition is set. Determine whether.

  If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number in S47, the process returns to S21. If the value of the BET counter is the specified number, the flow disable solenoid is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in S48. 30 is set to the off state, and the insertion of a new medal is prohibited using the medal flow path as a path on the medal payout exit 9 side, and the setting at the start of the game is performed in S49. Thereby, even if a medal is inserted until the game ends after the game is started and the setting before waiting for insertion is made in S20 in the BET processing after the next game, the medal payout opening 9 is not accepted. Will be paid out. After S49, the BET process is terminated and the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  In S50, it is determined whether or not an operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating the rising of the single BET switch 5 is set. If the operation of the single BET switch 5 is not detected in S50, the process proceeds to S51. If the operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected, the process proceeds to S65 in FIG. 8, and the rising edge is cleared.

  In S66, the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number. If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in S66, the process returns to S21. If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 in S67. If the value of the credit counter is 0 in S67, the process returns to S21. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in S67, a BET command (with BET sound) indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 in S68. Is set in the buffer for normal command transmission. In S69, the value of the credit counter is decremented by 1. In S70, the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1, and the process returns to S21. The BET command set in S68 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, when the bet number is set by operating the single BET switch 5, a BET sound is output on the sub control unit 91 side.

  In S51, it is determined whether or not the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the MAXBET switch 6 is set. If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected in S51, the process proceeds to S52, and if the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, the process proceeds to S75 in FIG. 8 to clear the rising edge.

  In S76, the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number. If the value of the BET counter is the specified number in S76, the process proceeds to S80, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 in S77. If the value of the credit counter is 0 in S77, the process proceeds to S80. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in S77, 1 is subtracted from the value of the credit counter in S78, 1 is added to the value of the BET counter in S79, and the process returns to S76.

  In S80, it is determined whether or not the BET counter is added. If the BET counter is not added, the process returns to S21. On the other hand, if the BET counter has been added, a BET command (BET sound) indicating that the bet number corresponding to the number added in S81 has been added and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 is output. Yes) is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and the process proceeds to S21. The BET command set in S81 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). As a result, when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the BET sound is output for the set bet amount on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  In S52, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating the rising of the settlement switch 10 is set. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected in S52, the process returns to S21. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, the process proceeds to S53 and the rising edge is cleared. In S54, it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game based on whether or not the replay game flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41.

  If it is not determined in S54 that the game is a replay game, it is determined in S56 whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0. If the value of the BET counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S57, and the hopper motor 34 is driven to drive the BET counter. Control for paying out the medals for the value stored in (that is, control for returning the medals used for setting the bet number and setting the value of the BET counter to 0), the start of paying out medals, and the betting number adjustment The betting number adjustment process for setting the payout start command to notify the normal command transmission buffer is performed. After the betting amount adjustment process in S57, the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared in S58, and the process returns to S21. As a result, when the betting amount is settled by operating the settlement switch 10 in a state where the betting amount is set, not after the replay winning, the sub-control unit 91 displays that the betting amount is being settled. And a sound corresponding to the betting amount adjustment is output.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S54 that the game is a replay game, or when it is determined that the value of the BET counter is 0 in S56, the value stored in the credit counter by driving the hopper motor 34 in S59. Control for paying out medals for the minute (that is, control for returning medal memorized as credits and setting the value of the credit counter to 0), notifying the start of paying out medals, and credit settlement in the replay game A betting number settlement process is performed to set a payout start command for notifying whether there is a credit settlement when there is a bet amount or not in the normal command transmission buffer. After the betting amount adjustment process in S57, the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared in S58, and the process returns to S21. Thereby, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 in the replay winning, only the credit settlement is performed without performing the betting number settlement, and the credit after the replay winning is performed on the sub-control unit 91 side. A message indicating that the account is being settled is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the credit settlement after the replay winning is output. Further, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, the sub-control unit 91 side indicates that the credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is being performed. In addition to being displayed, a sound corresponding to credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

  Next, the timing at which medal insertion or settlement is allowed after the game is over will be described. FIGS. 9A to 9C are diagrams for explaining an example of the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the game is ended by executing the BET process shown in FIGS. 6 to 8. It is.

  FIG. 9A is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a medal is not paid out without winning a small role. If no small role winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and thereafter, the process of S6 of FIG. 5, the process of S1 for the next game, and the processes of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is executed, the processing after S20 is executed, thereby allowing insertion or settlement of medals as shown in FIG. 9A.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining a timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a small role is won and medals are paid out. If a small role winning has occurred, the game ends after the payout has been made, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 5, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is executed, the processing after S20 is executed, so that insertion or settlement of medals is allowed as shown in FIG. 9B.

  FIG. 9C is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the replay winning. If a replay winning has occurred, the game ends without payout, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 5, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. In addition to the above, after the betting number setting is completed by the processing of S13 to S17 and it is determined that credit is possible in S18, the processing after S20 is executed, so that FIG. As shown in Fig. 5, the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed.

  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.

  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.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when a betting number setting operation is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command (with a BET sound) out of BET commands, The production is to be canceled. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. The effect can also be canceled when the first replay wins and the number of bets is set. In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command (with a BET sound) among the BET commands, the sub-control unit 91 outputs a predetermined BET sound (for example, a sound effect “pick!”) For the number of times corresponding to the number of bets. , 54. Thereby, it can be made easy to notice that the bet amount has been set and that the first replay has been won.

  On the other hand, when a BET command (no BET sound) is received among the BET commands, a BET sound (for example, a sound effect “pick!”) Is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, and an effect being executed is stopped. It is supposed to continue without. Thereby, when the second or third replay including a symbol other than “replay” in the constituent symbols wins, it is more likely than the first replay that the player is not aware that the player has won the replay. In addition, it is possible to prevent the production from being interrupted even in such a case. When a BET command is received, the effect being executed may be canceled and a BET sound may be output regardless of the type.

  The sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output a predetermined credit sound (for example, a sound effect of “Da!”) When a credit command (ordinary) is received among the credit commands. Thereby, it can be made easy to notice that it was credited. Further, when receiving a credit command (with a BET sound) among the credit commands, the sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output the same sound as the BET sound (for example, a sound effect of “beep!”). When the credit command (with BET sound) is received, it is after the second or third replay winning that is difficult to notice that the winning is made, so that the number of bets is set without noticing the second or third replay winning. Even if a medal is inserted, since a BET sound is output, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes a sense of distrust or discomfort due to the fact that the BET sound is not output. Even if the bet amount is set by the second or third replay winning, as described above, since the effect being executed is continued, the effect is also received when a credit command (with a BET sound) is received. May be running. In this case, the effect is canceled halfway by receiving the credit command (with BET sound).

  In addition, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a payout start command for notifying the adjustment, in principle, the effect being executed is canceled. Then, the effect state (display state of the liquid crystal display 51, sound effects from the speakers 53, 54, etc.) is set to the customer waiting state. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It has been designed not to be a problem.

  However, among the payout start commands for notifying the settlement, when the payout start command for notifying the credit settlement in the replay game is received, the number of bets set by the replay winning remains, and thereafter at least one game is performed. , The performance being performed continues after that (there is no waiting for customers).

  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.

  Further, when the sub control unit 91 receives an error command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 performs notification processing according to the type of error specified from the error command. The sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing an error notification effect according to the type of error specified from the error command during the period from the reception of the error command to the reception of the error cancellation command.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S12 to S20 of FIG. 6 and FIG. 9C, after the replay winning occurs, the replay game is started (reel rotation start). Even if a medal is inserted in the meantime, if the bet number setting (automatic BET) by the replay winning is set and the next replay game can be started, the medal is detected later. Depending on the detection of the medal, S36 to S40 in FIG. 7 are performed and can be added to the credit. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the replay winning has occurred from being performed prior to the betting number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning has occurred without causing a sense of incongruity.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S52 to S59 of FIG. 7, when a bet number is set in accordance with an operation to the checkout switch 10, the bet number for adjusting the bet number. When the settlement process is executed, if the bet number is not set, the credit settlement process can be executed to settle the credit, while the set bet number is a bet number automatically bet by replay winning. The credit settlement process is executed without executing the betting number settlement process. As a result, the replay function itself of giving a replay game (1 game) instead of paying out medals is maintained and the significance of the existence of the replay is maintained. This makes it possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning a replay.

  (3) According to the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the following problems can be solved. In the conventional slot machine, generally, the maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R until the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped is a predetermined time (for example, 190 ms (milliseconds). )). For this reason, when providing a winning combination that does not miss out regardless of the operation timing, each winning combination is configured within a range that can be drawn in within a predetermined time in each reel (within 5 frames in this embodiment). It is necessary to arrange the pattern to be. As a result, the greater the number of winning combinations that do not miss, the more types of dedicated symbols that make up each winning combination.

  On the other hand, symbols as identification information drawn on a plurality of (usually three) reels cannot be provided indefinitely, and some restrictions are imposed. For example, the number of symbols drawn on each of the three reels is limited to a maximum of 21 per reel, and the number of symbols drawn on the three reels is limited to a maximum of 10 types in total.

  In the case of such a conventional slot machine as a background, for example, when trying to configure the winning combination with the same symbol, it is necessary to prepare a dedicated symbol. For this reason, there is a possibility that it may be difficult to design a dedicated symbol for a transitional role within the limits of the number and types of symbols. In addition, in the case where the replay can be won regardless of the operation procedure (pressing order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switches 8L to 8R, a dedicated symbol that constitutes the replay within a range that can be drawn within a predetermined time. There is a need to increase the number of dedicated symbols, and the design may become more difficult.

  In order to solve such a problem, in the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, as a replay, “replay-replay-replay” composed only of symbols having the same outer shape is stopped on the winning line. The second replay that occurs when the “BAR-replay-replay” or “black 7-replay-replay” including symbols that are not the same or similar to the outer shape is stopped on the winning line. And a third replay. As a result, it is not always necessary to provide multiple dedicated symbols for replay, and it is possible to avoid increasing the number and types of symbols, and within the limits of the number, types, and arrangement of symbols, the types of replay (variations ) Can be abundant. On the other hand, when the second or third replay winning is generated, the combination including the symbols whose outer shapes are not the same or similar is stopped, so that the replay winning is more than that when the first replay winning is generated. Although there is a higher possibility that a medal will be inserted without noticing the occurrence, it is possible to add a credit according to the detected medal as described above. The game can be progressed without causing the player to feel it.

  (4) The symbols constituting the third replay in the embodiment described above include “black 7” constituting a BB different from the replay. For this reason, for example, due to the disappointment of not having won the BB, the possibility of inserting a medal without noticing the occurrence of the third replay winning is further increased, but the detected medal Since the credit can be added according to the game, the game can be progressed without causing the player to feel bothered by the fact that the inserted medal is not accepted.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, since the BET command (with BET sound) is set and output after the first replay winning is generated as shown in S13 to S15 in FIG. While a BET sound is output by the control unit 91 side, a BET command (no BET sound) is set and output after the second or third replay winning is generated, so that the BET command is output by the sub control unit 91 side. No sound is output. This further increases the possibility that a medal will be inserted without noticing the occurrence of the second or third replay winning, but since a credit can be added according to the detected medal, the inserted medal The game can be advanced without making the player feel annoyance such as being unacceptable.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S36 to S39 in FIG. 7, the medal is inserted and the credit is added without noticing the occurrence of the second or third replay winning that does not output the BET sound. Even in this case, the same sound as the BET sound is output up to 3 times corresponding to the upper limit of the number of bets. Since the BET sound is not output, it is possible to prevent feeling of distrust or discomfort.

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

[Allowable timing for input / settlement after replay winning]
(A) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 9C, an example in which the timing at which insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning is when the automatic BET by the replay winning is completed. Although described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing at which insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after a replay winning may be when an automatic BET by a replay winning is started (or started).

  FIG. 9D is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the replay winning. If a replay winning has occurred, the game ends without payout, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 5, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the above, the automatic BET processing (S16, S17) is started. That is, after the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 6 is performed, the start of the automatic BET processing (S16, S17) is confirmed, so it can be said that the automatic BET processing is started. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9D, when automatic BET processing is started (or started), medals may be allowed to be inserted or settled.

  As a first example, for example, if YES is determined in S12, the same processing as S18 is performed to determine whether the value of the credit counter is 50, and then the automatic BET processing (S16). , The process similar to S17 is started, and after it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50, the process is the same as S20 without waiting for the completion of the automatic BET process started thereafter. Credits may be added when the inserted medals are detected after the above process is performed, and credits may be paid when an operation on the settlement switch 10 is detected. On the other hand, after performing the same process as S18 and determining that the value of the credit counter is 50, the same process as the process after S19 may be performed.

  As a second example, for example, it is possible to execute an interruption process for inserting or adjusting a medal, and when it is determined that the value of the credit counter in the first example is not 50, or the value of the credit counter is After it is determined that it is not 50, the interrupt process is allowed to be interrupted every predetermined period (2 msec) between the time when the process corresponding to the first S16 is executed and the start of the game. It is also possible to allow the insertion or settlement of medals when the automatic BET process is started (or started) by executing the insertion process.

  Even in such a case, even if a medal is inserted after the replay winning is generated and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start), the number of bets due to the replay winning In the case of medals detected after the setting (automatic BET) is started, credits can be added according to the detection of the medals. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the replay winning has occurred from being performed prior to the start of the betting number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning has occurred without causing a sense of incongruity. In addition, the replay function of giving a replay game (one game) instead of paying out medals is maintained and the significance of replay is maintained. On the other hand, credits are adjusted according to the settlement operation even after a replay prize is won. By making the payout possible, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the replay.

  Note that even when the timing at which the insertion (credit) is allowed after the replay winning is performed when the automatic bet by the replay winning is started, the timing at which the settlement is allowed after the replay winning is automatically performed by the replay winning. You may make it be at the time of completion of BET.

  (B) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D, the timing at which the insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning is the start of the automatic BET by the replay winning. Alternatively, although an example of completion is described, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a timing at which a predetermined condition is established after the start or completion of an automatic BET by replay winning. The predetermined condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time elapses, or may be satisfied when a predetermined process ends. As an example in which a predetermined condition is satisfied after a predetermined time has elapsed after completion of an automatic BET by replay winning, for example, the BET command (with a BET sound) set in S14 of FIG. When the average time required for the completion of the third BET sound output based on the command is time A, the predetermined condition is satisfied when time A has elapsed since YES is determined in S17. In addition, when the average time required until the BET command (no BET sound) set in S15 of FIG. 6 is output to the sub-control unit 91 and received is time B, The predetermined condition may be satisfied when time B elapses after YES is determined in S17. After the determination in S17 is YES, it may be possible to shift to S20 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  (C) In the above-described embodiment, as the types of replays, the first replay is a specific replay display result that is a specific combination, and the second and third replays are nonspecific replay display results that are a nonspecific combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of replay is not provided with a non-specific re-game display result but only with a specific re-game display result. Alternatively, on the contrary, the specific regame display result may not be provided but only the non-specific regame display result may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the insertion after the replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of the replay. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the insertion after the replay winning is allowed according to the type of the replay. You may comprise. For example, after the first replay winning as the specific replay display result as the specific combination is not allowed to be inserted, the second or third replay winning as the nonspecific replay display result as the nonspecific combination It is also possible to allow the input only later. In other words, it may be possible to improve the convenience without bothering the player by making it possible to allow the player to insert it only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game display result has been derived.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which settlement after a replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of replay. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and settlement after a replay winning is permitted depending on the type of replay. You may comprise. For example, after the first replay winning as a specific replay display result that is a specific combination, payment is not allowed, whereas the second or third replay winning as a nonspecific replay display result that is a nonspecific combination Only later may be allowed to be settled. That is, it may be possible to improve the convenience without bothering the player so that the settlement is allowed only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game display result has been derived.

[About replay symbol combinations]
(A) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the symbol combination of the first replay is composed only of the same symbol (“replay”) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that it may be comprised from the design of this, and a design with the similar external shape. Symbols with similar outer shapes refer to symbols that share the same aesthetics (impressions) caused by the visual perception of the player who is the consumer, and as a result are the same symbols conceptually. A design that can be recognized (it is difficult to recognize as a different design). For example, if one symbol is a symbol with the shape of “REPLAY” surrounded by an ellipse, the character “REPLAY” is underlined and the symbol with the shape surrounded by the ellipse is one. It can be said that the design is similar in shape to the design.

  In the above-described embodiment, the third replay symbol combination includes the same symbol as the first replay symbol (“replay”) and a different symbol (“ However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may include a symbol similar to the first replay symbol, or may be the same as the first replay symbol. It may be composed only of different symbols that are not similar. In this case, the different symbol may be a symbol that is not included in any of the winning symbol combinations other than replay (for example, a symbol with a star mark), or a winning symbol combination other than replay. May be included in the symbol (for example, “black 7”). In the following, the symbol combination of the third replay is composed of only different symbols that are not the same as or similar to the symbol of the first replay, and the different symbols are included in the winning symbol combinations other than the replay. The case where the symbol is the same will be described in more detail.

In FIG. 4, two types of watermelon symbol combinations are shown. Of these, only one “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” is a watermelon symbol combination, and the other “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is a third replay symbol combination. It is good. Thus, the symbol combination of the third replay is also the same as the pattern of the first replay consist only different symbols have name is similar, the symbol which the different symbols are included in the symbol combination watermelon prize other than the replay It becomes. As a result, when the third replay wins, the player has the impression that the watermelon has won, and the impression that it is necessary to set the number of bets to start the next game. Can be held by a player.

  (B) Any of the above symbol combinations related to replay (for example, “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Black 7-Replay-Replay”, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon”, etc.) must be stopped on the winning line. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined symbol combination different from the above symbol combination is defined as a symbol combination for generating a replay winning, and the predetermined symbol combination is placed on the winning line. When stopped, the symbol combination may be stopped on an invalid line different from the winning line. Specifically, among the winning lines L1 to L5 shown in FIG. 1, the winning line is only L1, and the winning lines L2 to L5 generate the winning even if the predetermined symbol combination that generates the winning is stopped. It may be configured such that the symbol combination is stopped at any of the invalid lines L2 to L5 when a predetermined symbol combination that generates a replay is stopped on the winning line L1. Even in this case, the replay winning is generated when the predetermined symbol combination is stopped on the winning line, but may appear to be generated when the symbol combination is stopped on the invalid line. it can.

  Further, in the case of such a configuration, the two types shown as the watermelon symbol combinations in FIG. 4 are the symbol combinations that generate the watermelon prizes as they are, and the third replay symbol combination is “ It is good also as a symbol combination which will be stopped on a winning line when "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" stops on an invalid line. This makes it possible to think that “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” has won a watermelon when it is stopped on a straight line, and the impression that it is necessary to set the number of bets to start the next game. Can be held by a player.

[About Freeze]
In the slot machine according to the above-described embodiment, control (so-called freeze) may be performed in which the progress of the game is delayed until a predetermined release condition is satisfied after winning a replay. For example, if NO is determined in S18 of FIG. 6 and credit is possible, the process may not be shifted to S20 until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. The predetermined release condition may be satisfied when a predetermined period elapses, or may be satisfied when a predetermined operation is detected. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given of a case where the predetermined release condition is satisfied when a predetermined operation is detected.

  A flow path switching solenoid 30 is provided in the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4. Freeze release for detecting medals from the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the medal insertion section 4 side (upstream side) is performed. A sensor A may be provided, and a predetermined release condition may be satisfied when a medal is detected by the freeze release sensor A during the freeze. When the game starts, the flow path switching solenoid is turned off as shown in S48 of FIG. 7, so that the state is maintained even at the end of the game including the time of replay winning until the processing in S20 is performed after the game ends. Even if a medal is inserted, it is paid out from the medal payout exit 9. However, when a medal is inserted during the freeze generated after winning the replay, the freeze is released when the medal is detected by the freeze release sensor A, and the process of S20 is performed. The switching solenoid is turned on, and the medal is detected by the inserted medal sensor 31 arranged on the downstream side of the flow path switching solenoid, and the credit is added in S40 without being paid out from the medal payout opening 9. As a result, even after a replay winning (when the credit counter has not reached 50), the next game cannot be started unless a medal is inserted as in the case of winning a small role or not. be able to. In the case of such a configuration, when the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” that makes it seem that a watermelon winning is stopped as shown in the “About replay symbol combination” column, the third line is stopped. When configured to generate replay winnings, it is possible to make the player think that a watermelon has been won from the symbol combination at the end of the game, and it is necessary to set the number of bets to start the next game. The player can have an impression of being there. In addition, although the freeze is canceled by the inserted medal, the medal that triggered the release of the freeze is credited without being paid out from the medal payout port 9, so that the player feels annoyed. The convenience can be improved.

  In addition, as described in (a) in the “About Allowed Timing for Payment / Reimbursement After Replay Winning” column, an automatic BET by replay winning is started at a timing when insertion (credit) / settlement is permitted after winning a replay. Even when it is time (or started), control (so-called freeze) for delaying the progress of the game until a predetermined release condition is satisfied may be performed as in the above example. In the first example, for example, at the timing when the betting number setting is started (after it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50), in the second example, for example, an interrupt processing interrupt Freeze may be generated at the timing of permitting each of the above, thereby achieving the same effect as the above-described example.

  In addition, when freezing occurs after the replay winning, after the freezing is canceled, the process of turning on the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16 sequentially by the replay winning, the replaying LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (waiting) Performs the process of turning on the LED 19) during the wait. In the above example, the example has been described in which the freeze release condition is established when a medal is detected by the freeze release sensor A. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that it may be materialized by operation to the MAXBET switch 6. FIG.

[About checkout processing]
In the above-described embodiment, regarding the settlement process, when the settlement switch 10 is operated in a state where the bet number is set by inserting a medal or by operating the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6, FIG. If NO is determined in S56 and the betting number settlement process is performed in S57, and then the settlement switch 10 is operated again, an example in which YES is determined in S56 in FIG. An example was described in which the betting amount was settled by the above settlement operation and the credit settlement was performed by the next settlement operation. However, the checkout process is not limited to such a pattern, but may be performed in the following pattern.

  Pattern a: Credit settlement may be performed in the first settlement operation, and bet number settlement may be performed in the next settlement operation. For example, in S56, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0. When it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S59 to perform credit settlement, and the value of the credit counter is 0. When the determination is made, the process may proceed to S57 to perform the betting amount adjustment.

  Pattern b: The bet amount may be settled by adding the credit for the bet amount in the first settlement operation, and the credit settlement may be performed in the next settlement operation. For example, if the set number of bets is 3 and the credit is 40, the bet amount is settled by adding 3 credits for the bet amount in the first settlement operation and setting the credit to 43, and the next settlement operation The credit may be settled by paying out 43 medals. In this case, there is a case where the value of the credit counter exceeds 50 due to the betting amount adjustment by the first adjustment operation. In this case, the value of the credit counter may be set to a value exceeding 50, or medals for the amount exceeding 50 may be paid out at the time of the betting amount adjustment.

  Pattern c: The bet amount adjustment may be performed first by a single settlement operation, and then the credit settlement may be performed subsequently. For example, if NO is determined in S56, credit settlement may be performed subsequently after the betting number settlement is performed, and credit settlement may be performed if YES is determined in S56.

  Pattern d: It is also possible to perform a credit settlement first by a single settlement operation and subsequently perform a betting number settlement. For example, in S56, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0. When it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 0, after the credit is settled, the bet amount is subsequently settled. When it is determined that the number is 0, the betting amount may be settled.

  Pattern e: In one settlement operation, the bet amount may be settled by first adding credits for the bet amount, and then credit settlement may be performed subsequently. For example, when the number of bets set is 3 and the credit is 40, the settlement operation is performed, so that the bet amount is settled by adding 3 credits for the bet amount and setting the credit to 43. Subsequently, the credit settlement may be performed by paying out 43 medals. In this case, there is a case where the value of the credit counter exceeds 50 due to the betting amount adjustment by the adjustment operation. In this case, the value of the credit counter may be set to a value exceeding 50, or medals for the amount exceeding 50 may be paid out at the time of the betting amount adjustment.

[About BET sound]
(A) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a BET sound is output when an automatic BET is made after the first replay winning, and a BET sound is not output when an automatic BET is made after the second or third replay winning. explained. However, regardless of the type of replay that has been won, a BET sound may not be output when an automatic BET is placed, and a BET sound may be output when an automatic BET is placed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the presence or absence of the BET sound is determined according to the type of the BET command has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by determining the type of replay that has been won by the winning determination command, You may make it discriminate | determine the presence or absence of a BET sound.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example of performing processing of sequentially turning on the 1BETLED14, the 2BETLED15, and the 3BETLED16 in accordance with the value of the BET counter after the value of the BET counter is added regardless of the type of replay won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process of turning on the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 in order is performed only after an automatic BET is placed after the first replay winning, and the automatic BET is placed after the second or third replay winning. The processing may not be performed after being performed.

  (B) In the above-described embodiment, when a medal is inserted after the second or third replay winning, an example in which a credit command (with a BET sound) is output in S39 and a BET sound is output is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a BET sound may be output regardless of the type of replay won. For example, in S36, it may be determined whether or not a replay prize has been won.

  (C) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a BET sound is output up to a specified number when credits are added after a replay winning is described. However, the present invention is not limited to the case where credits are added. Even when the switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, a BET sound may be output up to a specified number according to the operation.

[Identification information with the same and / or similar outer shape]
Other identification information that is the same as the one identification information and has a different overall color and pattern can be said to be identification information having the same outer shape as the one identification information. In addition, other identification information that is the same as one identification information and has a different color or pattern may be regarded as identification information having the same outer shape as that of the one identification information. Further, other identification information that differs from the one identification information only in size can be said to be identification information having a similar outer shape to the one identification information. Further, other identification information that is different in that it includes a plurality of identification information having the same outer shape as one identification information can be said to be identification information having a similar outer shape to the one identification information. Further, other identification information that is different in that a character is added to one identification information can be said to be identification information having a similar outer shape to the one identification information. Further, other identification information that recalls the same identification information as the one identification information that differs in the direction from the one identification information can be said to be identification information similar in shape to the one identification information. Further, other identification information that is different in that one piece of identification information is missing but has the same outer shape as a whole can be said to be identification information that is similar in shape to the one identification information. Further, other identification information which is different in that a part of one identification information is raised but has the same outer shape as a whole can be said to be identification information having a similar outer shape to the one identification information. Also, other identification information that recalls the same identification information as the one identification information can be said to be identification information that is similar in shape to the one identification information. In addition, even if the identification information is different from the one identification information in a plurality of points, the identification information can be identified as long as the identification information can be recognized as identification information that is conceptually the same as the identification information. It can be said that the information and the external shape are similar identification information. On the other hand, identification information other than the identification information having the same outer shape as the one identification information or the identification information having the same outer shape as that of the one identification information can be said to be identification information whose dissimilar shape from the one identification information.

[Other variations]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the number of bets at which one game can be started and the upper limit number of bets determined according to the gaming state are the same number. The number of bets from which one game can be started may be determined so as to be smaller than the upper limit number of bets determined according to the gaming state. For example, the bet number at which one game can be started is set to “1”, and the upper limit number of bets determined according to the gaming state is normally “2” when the gaming state is RB (BB). In the gaming state, “3” may be set. In this case, the prescribed number of S17 and S37 corresponds to the bet number of the previous game in which the replay was won or the upper limit number determined in the game in which the bet number is set by the replay prize (the game state in which the game is performed) The specified numbers in S33, S66, and S76 correspond to the upper limit number, and the specified number in S47 corresponds to the number of bets that can start one game.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and the display results derived to the three reels are displayed. The slot machine in which a prize is generated according to the combination has been described. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball is used as a game value. It may be a slot machine for setting a bet number or a fully credit type slot machine for setting a bet number using only credit as a game value. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. In other words, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of the slot machines can be used.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a bonus (BB or RB) is provided as an advantageous state for the player has been described, but the advantageous state for the player is not limited to this, and the winning probability of replay It may be controlled to a replay time (RT) where the time becomes high or an assist time (AT) for executing a navigation effect in which information according to the winning situation is notified.

  (5) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (2)

Each comprises a variable display unit capable of displaying varying a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying,
Wherein after the variable display unit to display varies, Te the variable display of the variable display unit derives the display result by stopping the possible slot machine odor generated winning in accordance with the display result,
Game value storage means for storing a game value that can be used to set a bet amount;
Bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game;
When replay display result is derived, and a replay derivation time setting means for setting the bet number as Rukoto no next game consumes valuable gaming player's own can be started,
The slot machine is
When a game medium is inserted by a player when a game is being performed, the game value stored in the game value storage unit is also updated by updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit. Without updating
When a game medium is inserted by a player after the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, and when the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is less than a predetermined upper limit number wherein updating the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means, and updates the value for a game stored in the value storing means for the game when being reached the upper limit number,
When a game medium is inserted by the player after the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended until the next game can be started after the betting number is set by the re-game derivation setting means, it without updating the worth for a game stored in the value storing means for the game to update the number of bets stored in the betting amount storage means, litho number by the said replay deriving setting means Is set , the game value stored in the game value storage means can be updated when a game medium is inserted by the player after the next game can be started. Machine. Each comprises a variable display unit capable of displaying varying a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying,
Wherein after the variable display unit to display varies, Te the variable display of the variable display unit derives the display result by stopping the possible slot machine odor generated winning in accordance with the display result,
Game value storage means for storing a game value that can be used to set a bet amount;
Bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game;
When replay display result is derived, and a replay derivation time setting means for setting the bet number as Rukoto no next game consumes valuable gaming player's own can be started,
The slot machine is
When a game medium is inserted by a player when a game is being performed, the game value stored in the game value storage unit is also updated by updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit. Without updating
When a game medium is inserted by a player after the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, and when the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is less than a predetermined upper limit number wherein updating the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means, and updates the value for a game stored in the value storing means for the game when being reached the upper limit number,
When a game medium is inserted by the player after the replay display result is derived and the game is over and before the setting of the bet number is started by the replay derivation setting unit, the bet number storage unit updating the number of bets stored also without updating the value for a game stored in the value storing means for the game, litho number set by the said replay deriving time setting means is started A slot machine capable of updating the game value stored in the game value storage means when a game medium is inserted by the player thereafter.

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