JP6232477B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  The gaming machine is provided with a plurality of sound output devices (hereinafter referred to as “speakers”) that output sound information relating to the game, and these are provided at various positions in order to allow the player to listen to the sound information efficiently and powerfully. Is provided.

  For this purpose, in sound output processing, optimal sound information corresponding to the installation position of each speaker is generated, and the sound information is output from the corresponding speaker. That is, even when a plurality of speakers having the same configuration are used, the sound information output differs depending on the installation position of each speaker.

  Therefore, it is necessary to output the generated sound information from a speaker appropriately installed in the position information used when generating the sound information.

  In Patent Document 1 shown below, a sound effect can be heard from various positions by incorporating and operating the above three-dimensional sound generation device in a gaming machine, thereby complicating the production mode by sound (sound effect). A technique for realizing diversification is disclosed.

JP 2001-029542 A

  As described above, in order to output the generated sound information from the speaker appropriately installed in the position information used when generating the sound information, the speaker cable is connected to the terminal corresponding to the installation position. There is a need.

  In general, this speaker cable is housed in an appropriate position depending on the relationship with other substrates, and only the terminal to be connected is often exposed.

  For this reason, as a generally performed method, there is a method in which a label or the like is attached to the connection terminal to clearly indicate the installation position of the speaker.

  However, if the information on the specified label is incorrect, and if different terminals are connected due to a simple mistake, the speaker outputs the optimal sound information according to the installation position of each speaker. It will be in a state that can not be.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can determine from the outside whether a sound output device is provided at a regular installation position.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 1 is based on a control means for controlling a game, a sound control means for instructing output of sound information relating to a game using a game medium, and an output instruction from the sound control means. A plurality of sound output means for outputting the sound information, wherein the sound control means includes designation information storage means for storing designation information indicating installation positions of the plurality of sound output means, and sound for specifying the installation positions. Sound information storage means for storing information; and sound information output control means for performing control to output the sound information from the sound output means according to the installation position specified in the specification information and specified by the sound information; And the sound control means receives the inspection instruction command transmitted by the control means, so that the sound information is controlled by the sound information output control means a predetermined number of required inspections. Whether or not the plurality of sound output means are provided at regular installation positions depending on whether or not the installation position of the sound output means matches the installation position specified by the sound information by the output control. Can be determined from the outside.

  According to the present invention, there is an effect that it is possible to determine from the outside whether the sound output means is provided at the regular installation position.

The perspective view which shows an example of the slot machine which is a game machine in embodiment of this invention. The front view of the slot machine of FIG. The figure which shows the accessory apparatus of the slot machine of FIG. FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing an internal configuration of the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining a control system provided in the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view of a display window of the slot machine of FIG. 1. The combination of the symbol corresponding to each winning combination of the slot machine of FIG. 1 and its privilege are shown. FIG. 2 is a diagram in which a symbol row (mainly a bonus symbol and a bell symbol) written on each reel band attached to each reel of the slot machine of FIG. 1 is developed in a plane. 3 is a flowchart showing a basic processing procedure of one game in the slot machine of FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart showing the contents of start processing of the slot machine of FIG. 1. The figure which showed concretely the win value and internal lottery probability about all the winning combinations of the slot machine of FIG. The figure which showed concretely the win value and internal lottery probability about BB of the slot machine of FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the contents of reel stop processing of the slot machine of FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart showing the contents of determination processing of the slot machine of FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart showing the contents of a BB game start process in the slot machine of FIG. 1. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of a BB game end determination process in the slot machine of FIG. 1. Process drawing which shows the process of the assembly and test | inspection of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the starting confirmation process shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the test | inspection process which test | inspects the installation position of the speaker performed in the main control board 300 which the game machine in embodiment of this invention comprises. The flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the sound output process performed in the sound control part which the gaming machine in embodiment of this invention comprises. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the sound output control process performed in the sound output process shown in FIG. The figure which shows an example of the test | inspection information table memorize | stored in the presentation control board of the game machine in embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as an example.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 (FIG. 2A) is a front view of the slot machine 1. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1 with the front door 3 opened.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the slot machine 1 as a gaming machine has an opening side of a housing 2, which faces a player side, and a front door 3 constituting a so-called front mask is a substantially rectangular box. On the other hand, the hinge mechanism 2a is attached so as to be openable and closable with the left end side as a rotating fulcrum. The front door 3 is composed of an upper panel portion 3A, a middle panel portion 3B, an operation panel portion 3C, and a lower panel portion 3D, which are integrally formed with a hard plastic designed to enhance the visual effect as a decorative board. Has been.

  Inside the housing 2, a rotating apparatus 110 including a main control board 300 that controls the operation of the entire slot machine 1, and a left reel 111, a middle reel 112, and a right reel 113 that are three cylindrical rotating reels. And a power supply device 510 for supplying power to each part of the slot machine 1, a hopper device 520 having a medal discharge slit 521 for paying out medals in accordance with winning of a game, and storing medals overflowing from the hopper device 520 An auxiliary storage unit 530 and the like are provided.

  Here, the spinning device 110 rotates and rotates the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 by a reel substrate 100 described later that receives a rotation drive start control signal, a rotation drive stop control signal, and the like from the main control substrate 300. Stop is controlled. Further, the spinning device 110 is placed so as to be freely pulled out and pushed back with respect to the pedestal 120 attached to the inside of the housing 2. Further, the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 are arranged side by side with their peripheral surfaces facing one direction (player side).

  Further, a power supply device substrate 500 described later corresponding to a so-called switchboard is provided on the side surface of the power supply device 510 provided in the housing 2. The power supply substrate 500 is formed with a power distribution circuit that distributes various power supply voltages generated by the power supply device 510 to various places such as the rotating device 110 and the hopper device 520, and the operation of the slot machine 1 from the power distribution circuit. Supply the necessary system power.

  The front door 3 is locked by a locking device (not shown) having a key hole 4 provided in the operation panel portion 3C at a position where the opening of the housing 2 is closed.

  When performing maintenance work including confirmation of the state of each electronic element etc. on the main control board 300 or a ball management work accompanying setting value change, hall staff etc. insert a dedicated key into the key hole 4 of the front door 3 When it is rotated left and right, the lock is released and the front door 3 is opened.

  On the upper panel portion 3A of the front door 3, an effect display unit 40 for performing an effect associated with the game is attached. The effect display unit 40 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display device 41 that displays a moving image according to the progress of the game and a display panel 42 that covers the liquid crystal display device 41.

  A substantially rectangular transparent window 43 that allows the liquid crystal display device 41 to be visually recognized is provided at the center of the display panel 42, and various moving images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 are displayed on the transparent window 43. It is possible to see through.

  In addition, the effect display unit 40 emits a plurality of effect lamps 44 to 46 that are designed and designed with a shape, color, pattern, pattern, etc. appealing to the player's vision in design and sound effects for effect. Sound emitting units 50 and 51 having an upper left speaker 50a and an upper right speaker 51a are provided.

  A reading unit 70 having a CCD camera 71 capable of imaging an information code 70A such as a two-dimensional code (information code 70A imaged or stored by the mobile phone 700) such as a two-dimensional code is provided on the left side of the upper panel 3A as viewed from the front. It has been. The information code 70A such as the two-dimensional code is output not only from the information code 70A output from the liquid crystal display device 41 but also from a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine or a pachinko machine) other than the slot machine 1. Each information code is also possible. Specifically, the player images the information code output from the slot machine 1 and the other gaming machine with a mobile phone KT (not shown).

  The information code read in this way can include various privileges (for example, premium images) according to the game performance (game time, number of games, etc.).

  Then, when a control signal (including an effect command or the like) indicating start of effect is supplied from the main control board 300 to a sub-control board 400 (described later) provided on the back surface of the upper panel portion 3A of the front door 3. The sub control board 400 is based on the display of moving images and the like on the liquid crystal display device 41, the effect by blinking or lighting by the effect lamps 44 to 46, and the sound effect from the sound emitting unit 50 and the sound emitting unit 51. Directing the production.

  The middle panel 3B of the front door 3 is provided with a spinning device 110, a stored number display 23, a game progress display 24, and a payout number display 25, which are covered by the panel 20. The panel 20 is provided with a plurality of transparent windows including a display window 21 that is a transparent window through which the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 of the spinning device 110 can be seen.

  Symbols are designated (drawn) on reel bands (to be described later) attached to the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 of the spinning device 110, and can be confirmed from the display window 21. It can be done.

  Further, the display of the stored number display 23, the game progress display 24, and the payout number display 25 can be viewed from a plurality of other transparent windows provided on the panel 20. These indicators (stored number display unit 23, game progress display unit 24, payout number display unit 25) have a plurality of 7-segment LEDs, and a 10-digit number from 0 to 9 is used to display a plurality of digits. It is possible to display. Further, the panel 20 is provided with a small role navigation display unit 26 and a bonus notification display unit 27. In the small role navigation display unit 26, the push order of the winning combination won in the game in the AT game described later is notified (details will be described later). The bonus notification display unit 27 is lit to notify the player of winning of the BB.

  The stored number display 23 displays the number of stored medals while the game is stopped (up to 50).

  When a special game state (such as a big bonus or a regular bonus) advantageous to the player occurs, the game progress indicator 24 displays the progress state such as the number of remaining games in the special game state in numbers.

  The payout number display unit 25 displays the number of medals to be paid out according to the symbols aligned on the effective line as the left reel 111, middle reel 112, and right reel 113 of the spinning device 110 stop. .

  Further, the payout number display unit 25 is also used as a display for setting values when determining, for example, a payout rate (medal payout rate) in the slot machine 1.

  Further, an accessory device 28 simulating a sword (hereinafter referred to as “sword accessory 28”) is provided on the right side of the middle panel portion 3B. The sword accessory 28 has a shape imitating the sword's heel and handle, and the heel portion is normally positioned at the center of the right side of the middle panel portion 3B (FIG. 2-2 ( a)). This sword accessory 28 includes a solenoid or the like (not shown), and from the center panel portion 3B to the upper panel portion in accordance with a pressing operation of the effect button 18 (such as continuously pressing the effect button 18 as shown). It is possible to perform ascending / descending operations between 3A. For example, at the time of ascent, the ascending operation stops from the center panel portion 3B toward the upper panel portion 3A, and stops when the tip of the handle of the sword accessory 28 reaches the upper portion of the upper panel 3A. (See FIGS. 2-2 (b) and 2-2 (c)).

  Further, the sword sheath (indicated by 29A) and the blade (indicated by 29B) are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 29 (hereinafter referred to as “sword display unit 29”). The state in which the sword (blade 29B) is extracted from the sheath 29A can be represented in accordance with the ascending motion of 28 (see FIGS. 2-2 (a) to (c)). At this time, by displaying a message such as a character on the extracted blade 29B, it is possible to indicate to the player that BB has been won.

  Further, side lamps 5a and 5b incorporating high-intensity light emitting diodes are arranged on both sides of the middle panel portion 3B. These side lamps 5a and 5b are lit or blinked when reaching a reach or a big hit, and perform an effect appealing to the player's vision.

  The operation panel 3C of the front door 3 has a medal slot 6 having a slot for inserting medals used in the game, a bet switch 7 for betting one medal at a time, and three bets at a time. A MAX bet switch 8 to perform, a settlement switch 9 for paying out medals stored as credits, a start switch 10 having an operation knob 10a for instructing a game operation, a left reel 111 and a middle reel 112 of the spinning device 110 A stop switch unit 14 having a left reel stop switch 11 for stopping the right reel 113, a middle reel stop switch 12, a right reel stop switch 13, and the like are provided.

  These stop switches are also referred to as “stop operation means” because they stop the reel that has been wound.

  In addition, an effect button 18 is provided on the operation panel unit 3C. This effect button can be pressed (valid) in various effects, and the effect develops or the sword accessory 28 is activated by pressing the effect button 18.

  The bet switch 7 and the MAX bet switch 8 are push-type operation switches for presenting the number of medals to bet on the game of the slot machine 1. When the medals are credited, if the bet switch 7 or the MAX bet switch 8 is operated at the start of the game, one, two, or three of the credited medals are bet. At this time, the number displayed on the above-described stored number display 23 displays the number obtained by subtracting the number bet according to the operation of the bet switch 7 or the MAX bet switch 8.

  The start switch 10 is a lever switch for instructing to rotate the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 of the spinning device 110 all at once. The spherical operation knob 10a provided at the tip is moved up, down, left, and right. Rotate by tilting in either direction. When the hand is released from the operation knob 10a, the spring is automatically returned to the original position by the biasing force of the spring and turned off.

  The left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 are pressing switches for individually instructing to stop the rotation of the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 of the spinning device 110. The left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 are arranged in parallel.

  Further, on the back of the operation panel 3C of the front door 3, a bet switch 7, a MAX bet switch 8, a settlement switch 9, a start switch 10, a left reel stop switch 11, a middle reel stop switch 12, and a right on the operation panel 3C. A central display board 200 to which various operation switches such as a reel stop switch 13 are electrically connected is provided, and output signals of these switches are transferred from the central display board 200 to the main control board 300. Yes.

  The central display board 200 is provided with a setting switch 15 covered with a cover (not shown) that can be freely opened and closed. The setting switch 15 changes setting values (for example, setting values divided into six stages from “1” to “6”) when determining the payout rate (medal payout rate) of the slot machine 1. A number (any one of “1” to “6”) indicating the set value is displayed on the payout number display unit 25 according to the operation of the setting switch 15. Note that, after the operation for changing the set value is performed, the start switch 10 is operated, whereby the set value of the slot machine 1 is determined as the changed set value. At this time, the number (any one of “1” to “6”) indicating the set value displayed on the payout number display unit 25 is also turned off.

  Each indicator of the stored number indicator 23, the game progress indicator 24 and the payout number indicator 25 is connected to the central display board 200, and is controlled by the main control board 300 via the central display board 200. Various displays are performed.

  The lower panel 3D of the front door 3 is provided with a panel 30 on which, for example, a picture of an appearing character is drawn in order for the player to recognize the model name and motif of the slot machine 1.

  Below the lower panel 3D, there is a tray unit 31 having a medal discharge port 32 for discharging medals at the time of winning a prize or at the time of payment, a lower left speaker 33a, and a lower right speaker 34a. Lower sound emitting units 33 and 34 for generating sound, an ashtray 35 and the like are provided.

  In addition, on the back surface of the lower panel portion 3D of the front door 3, a selector 16 for determining whether a token inserted from the medal insertion portion 6 is a regular medal or a foreign object and a medal distributed by the selector 16 are provided. A hopper guide member 522 that guides the hopper device 520 provided in the housing 2, a guide member 523 that guides the foreign matter distributed by the selector 16 to the medal discharge port 32, and a medal discharge slit 521 of the hopper device 520. A payout guide member 524 that guides the medals discharged from the tray to the medal discharge port 32 side of the tray unit 31 is provided.

  The selector 16 cannot accept medals when the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 of the spinning device 110 are rotating or when replaying is performed (a state in which medal insertion acceptance is prohibited). Thus, the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 6 are distributed to the guide member 523 side. Then, medals distributed to the guide member 523 side are discharged from the medal discharge port 32 side. In addition, the selector 16 can accept medals when the game is on standby (when the spinning device 110 is stopped) (in a state in which the medal insertion acceptance is permitted), and the medal is detected in conjunction with the medal detection. It is supposed to accept.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining a control system provided in the slot machine 1. The control system mainly includes a main control board 300, a sub control board 400, a central display board 200, a reel board 100, and a power supply board 500, each of which is connected by a wiring cable.

  The main control board 300 is provided with a main CPU 301, a random number generator 302, a main ROM 303, a main RAM 304, an I / F (interface) circuit 305, and the like.

  The main control board 300 corresponds to the game control means of the present invention.

  The main CPU 301 reads a system program stored in the main ROM 302 in advance, a program for a slot machine game, etc., and performs a predetermined calculation process in accordance with the progress of the game, so that the sub-control board 400, the reel board 100, the central display A predetermined command for performing distributed control on the substrate 200, the power supply device substrate 500, and the like is output.

  The random number generator 302 is mainly composed of a counter for generating random numbers for the lottery drawing, and always generates a value from 0 to 65535 while the power is turned on, and based on a predetermined trigger (player operation). One numerical value is output as a random value.

  The main ROM 303 stores a system program, a slot machine game program, and the like, and stores a part lottery table used for a part lottery process, a stop position determination table used for stop control of a rotating reel, and the like. Yes.

  The main RAM 304 temporarily stores a system program executed by the main CPU 301, a slot machine game program, a calculation result by the main CPU 301, and the like.

  An I / F (interface) circuit 305 transmits and receives commands among the sub-control board 400, the central display board 200, the reel board 100, and the power supply board 500.

  The sub-control board 400 mainly controls effects, and includes an effect control board 410 and an image sound generation board 420. The effect control board 410 mainly performs control to turn on the side lamps 5a and 5b and the effect lamps 44 to 46 at the time of production, and includes an I / F (interface) circuit 411, a sub CPU 412, a random number generator 413, and a sub ROM 414. And a sub-RAM 415.

  The I / F (interface) circuit 411 receives a command from the I / F (interface) circuit 305 of the main control board 300. The sub CPU 412 reads an effect program or the like stored in advance in the sub ROM 414, and performs a predetermined calculation based on a command indicating the start of the effect from the main control board 300 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 18s or the like. The calculation result is given to the image control unit 421 and the sound control unit 424. The sub ROM 414 stores in advance an information code group including a plurality of information codes for verifying whether the information code input from the reading unit 70 is valid. The sub RAM 415 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 412 performs arithmetic processing.

  The random number generator 413 is mainly composed of a counter that generates random numbers for the effect lottery. While the power is turned on, the random number generator 413 always generates 65536 values from 0 to 65535, and receives commands from the main control board 300. One numerical value is output as a random number value based on. The sub ROM 414 stores an effect program and the like, and stores an effect lottery table and the like used for effect lottery processing. The sub RAM 415 temporarily stores an effect program executed by the sub CPU 412, a calculation result by the sub CPU 412, and the like. The sub RAM 415 is provided with a storage area for storing a predetermined flag.

  The image sound generation board 420 mainly controls display and sound during production, and includes an image control unit 421, an image ROM 422, a video RAM 423, a sound control unit 424, a sound source ROM 425, and an amplifier 426.

  The image control unit 421 reads a program and data related to an image from the image ROM 422, and generates image data and an information code (for example, a two-dimensional code) for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 41. Further, the image control unit 421 reads an information code (such as a two-dimensional code) captured by the CCD camera 71 and transmits information stored in the information code to the effect control board 410. The image ROM 422 stores programs and data related to images used for production, and mainly stores image data such as characters and image data such as information codes. The video RAM 423 temporarily stores programs and data for performing effects, and is a work area mainly for generating image data by combining them.

  The sound control unit 424 reads a program and data related to a sound from the sound source ROM 425, and lower left speaker 33a, lower right speaker 34a, upper left speaker 50a, upper right speaker 51a (hereinafter, these four speakers are collectively referred to as “speaker”). A sound signal for driving the device is generated. The sound source ROM 425 stores programs and data for performing effects, and mainly stores programs and data related to sound. The amplifier 426 amplifies the audio signal from the sound control unit 424 and outputs it to the lower left speaker 33a, the lower right speaker 34a, the upper left speaker 50a, and the upper right speaker 51a.

  Connected to the central display board 200 are the bet switch 7, the MAX bet switch 8, the checkout switch 9, the start switch 10, the left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, the right reel stop switch 13, the setting switch 15, and the selector 16. Has been.

  The bet switch 7 bets one medal at a time as described above, and the MAX bet switch 8 bets three medals at a time as described above.

  The settlement switch 9 is a switch for paying out the stored medals when the medals acquired by the insertion of medals or winnings such as small roles are stored in the slot machine 1.

  The start switch 10 is a lever switch for giving an instruction to rotate the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 all at once as described above. The left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 are for stopping the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113, respectively, as described above.

  As described above, the setting switch 15 is operated when changing a setting value for determining the payout rate (medal payout rate) of the slot machine 1.

  As described above, the selector 16 determines whether the medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 6 as a regular medal or a foreign object, and distributes it, and when a medal is received during a game standby or the like (the slot machine 1 accepts medal insertion). In the state of permitting the medals), the medals are accepted together with the detection of the medals.

  Connected to the reel substrate 100 are a left reel motor 101, a middle reel motor 102, a right reel motor 103, a left reel sensor 121, a middle reel sensor 122, a right reel sensor 123, an external concentration terminal plate 190, and a door switch 4s. .

  The left reel motor 101, the middle reel motor 102, and the right reel motor 103 are stepping motors that accelerate, decelerate, and stop the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113, respectively. The left reel sensor 121, the middle reel sensor 122, and the right reel sensor 123 detect rotational angle positions of the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113, respectively.

  The external concentration terminal board 190 receives signals relating to game information such as medal payout and medal insertion, and signals relating to security such as door opening, setting value change, insertion error and payout error, and outputs them to the hall computer. . The door switch 4s transmits a door opening / closing switch signal.

  A power supply device 510, a hopper device 520, an auxiliary storage unit full sensor 530s, and a set value change enabling switch 540 are connected to the power supply device substrate 500. The power supply device 510 is provided with a power switch 511 and a reset switch 512, and these switches are connected to the power supply device substrate 500 via the power supply device 510. As described above, the hopper device 520 pays out medals in accordance with winning a game.

  The power switch 511 is operated when supplying power to the entire slot machine 1.

  The reset switch 512 stops outputting the error signal and outputs a reset switch signal for recovering from the error state.

  The auxiliary storage unit full tank sensor 530s detects this when the number of medals stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530 exceeds a predetermined number. Therefore, when detection by the full sensor 530s is performed, the amount of medals stored in the hopper device 520 exceeds a predetermined amount that can be stored, and the auxiliary storage unit 530 also exceeds a predetermined number that can be stored. Become.

  The setting value change enable switch 540 transmits a setting change enable signal for enabling the operation of the setting switch 15 described above.

  The example of the internal configuration of the slot machine 1 has been described above. In a game by the slot machine 1 having such a configuration, when the player operates the start switch 10 in a state where the number of medals is determined, the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 are rotated. When the left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 are operated, stop control of the corresponding left reel 111, middle reel 112, and right reel 113 is performed. When all the left reel 111, middle reel 112, and right reel 113 are stopped, the game result is judged from the combination of symbols on the active line, and a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the corresponding winning combination as necessary. Is granted.

  Hereinafter, control for realizing the game playability performed by the slot machine 1 in a more characteristic manner will be described in more detail.

  First, symbols and winning combinations in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 5 is a partial enlarged view of the symbols displayed on the display window 21 and the display window 21, and FIG. 6 is a payout table for each winning combination in the slot machine 1 (description of gaming benefits given by each winning combination) Table). FIG. 7 is an array diagram showing a symbol array of reel bands attached to the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113.

[Reel design]
As shown in FIG. 7, the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 have a plurality of types (for example, nine types) of symbols arranged (for example, 21 symbols). A left reel band 151, a middle reel band 152, and a right reel band 153, each having a symbol row arranged), are attached thereto.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 are stopped, the left reel band 151, the middle reel band 152, and the right reel band 153 are displayed in the display window 21. Among the symbols arranged in the symbol row, a predetermined number of consecutive symbols (for example, three) are arranged so as to be visible.

  The multiple types of symbols arranged on each reel band include “White 7” symbol (hereinafter referred to as White 7 symbol), “Red 7” symbol (hereinafter referred to as Red 7 symbol) and “Blue 7” symbol (hereinafter referred to as “Red 7 symbol”). Blue 7 design). These symbols are symbols imitating the number “7”. Each of the white 7 symbols is painted in white, and the red 7 symbols are painted in red. In addition, the blue 7 design is painted in blue.

  The white 7 symbol, red 7 symbol, and blue 7 symbol are larger than other symbols, and the colors are relatively conspicuous, such as white, red, and blue. It is easier to see compared to the design.

  In addition to the above 7 symbols and BAR symbols, “Bell symbol”, which is a symbol of a bell, and “Watermelon symbol”, which is a symbol of a watermelon. In addition, there are “cherry symbol” which is a symbol imitating cherry (cherry) and “replay symbol” which is a symbol imitating characters “RP”. For example, at least one of these symbols is arranged on the left reel band 151, the middle reel band 152, and the right reel band 153.

  FIG. 7 shows the arrangement of white, red, and blue “7 symbols” and “bell symbols” on the left reel band 151, the middle reel band 152, and the right reel band 153. Note that the array element number (indicated by 1 to 21 in FIG. 7) is a number indicating the position where the symbol is arranged on the reel band, and in the following, the type of the reel (left, middle) as required. , Any of the right) and a sequence number are used to explain the design. For example, the 4th symbol on the left reel 111 refers to the 4th symbol on the left reel band 151, that is, the “blue 7 symbol”, and the 9th “red 7 symbol” on the middle reel 112. , The symbol of array number 9 in the reel band 152 (“red 7 symbol”). Further, a detailed description of the fact that many (9) “bell symbols” are arranged on the left reel will be described later.

[Effective line]
FIG. 5A shows a partially enlarged panel 20 with the display window 21 as the center. From the display window 21, three consecutive symbols among the symbols in the symbol array of the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 are visible. Here, the positions at which three consecutive symbols are displayed are referred to as “upper stage (or upper stage position)”, “middle stage (or middle stage position)”, and “lower stage (or lower stage position)” from the top. For example, in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol is displayed in the upper row, the blue 7 symbol is displayed in the middle row, and the white 7 symbol is displayed in the lower row. In this manner, in the display window 21, it is possible to display “number of stages × number of reels” symbols. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a maximum of nine symbols can be displayed in the display window 21 from “the number of stages (3) × the number of reels (3)”.

  The panel 20 is provided with a BET lamp (not shown). The BET lamp lights, for example, lamps “BET1”, “BET2”, and “BET3” according to the number of bets inserted. Is. “BET1” is 1 bet (the number of medals multiplied is 1), “BET2” is 2 bets (the number of medals multiplied is 2), “BET3” is 3 bets (MAX bet, multiplied medals) Each number corresponds to the number of bets.

  In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, one game is played with 3 bets (MAX bets).

  When all of the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 are stopped, it is determined that the symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination to be described later are prepared (a combination that is a linear type, other than a linear type). Is a predetermined effective line.

  A combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is determined to be displayed as a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the winning combination only after being displayed side by side on one active line. That is, even if each symbol constituting the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is individually displayed in the display window 21, if the respective symbols are not arranged on one active line, the predetermined winning combination is determined. It is not determined that the corresponding symbol combination mode is displayed. In such a case, it is determined that a disparate combination pattern is displayed.

  Next, an effective line in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5B to 5E. The effective line shown in FIG. 5B is an effective line that is arranged in a lower right direction, which is “upper-middle-lower” connecting the upper position of the left reel, the middle position of the middle reel, and the lower position of the right reel. 171 (hereinafter, referred to as “right-down line 171”) and “lower stage—middle stage—upper stage” connecting the lower position of the left reel, the middle position of the middle reel, and the upper position of the right reel shown in FIG. 5C. There are two effective lines that are in the form of a straight line.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5D, an effective line 173 (hereinafter referred to as “upper stage-middle stage-upper stage”) having a V shape connecting the upper stage position of the left reel, the middle stage position of the middle reel, and the upper stage position of the right reel. V-shaped line 173 ") and an inverted V-shaped" lower stage-middle stage-lower stage "connecting the lower stage position of the left reel, the middle stage position of the middle reel, and the lower stage position of the right reel shown in FIG. There are two non-linear types (other than the straight type) of effective lines 174 (inverted V-shaped lines 174).

  The effective line is not limited to the linear type or the non-linear type as described above. Further, the number of bets in one game may be a form in which a game can be started if it is 1 bet or more, or a form in which a game can be started only by a MAX bet. Further, it is possible to increase the corresponding effective line as the number of bets increases, and the effective lines are fixed regardless of the number of bets (for example, the above-mentioned four effective lines are always set for one bet or MAX bet). All may be effective).

  Further, the panel 20 is turned on (or flashes) when any trouble or failure occurs during the game of the slot machine 1, and a player or the like (such as hall staff) Error lamp (not shown) to notify the player, and when the number of bets reaches the number of bets possible to start the game (3 bets), it starts to light (or flash) and the player operates the start switch 10 And a replay lamp (not shown) for notifying the player that the game can be replayed when the game result is a replay (described later).

[Combination of winning roles and symbols]
Here, the winning combination (including what is called a winning combination) of the slot machine 1 and a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

  FIG. 6 shows a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination of the slot machine 1 and its benefits (the number of payouts, etc., hereinafter referred to as a game privilege). Note that FIG. 6 may be displayed on the panel 20 or the like as a payout table for the player (a simple description of the gaming benefits of each winning combination).

  As described above, the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 are provided with the left reel band 151, the middle reel band 152, and the right reel band 153, respectively. The order of symbols, the types of symbols, and the like are different for each reel band. For example, a combination of symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is displayed in the display window 21 in an overlapping manner. It is something without. In addition, as long as the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is not displayed in the display window 21, the order of symbols and the types of symbols of several reel bands may be the same.

  Then, when all of the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 (hereinafter referred to as “all reels”) are stopped, a predetermined content is displayed based on the display contents (pattern combination mode) displayed in the display window 21. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is displayed on any one or more active lines in the display window 21.

  In the present embodiment, a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is displayed on any one or more active lines. A symbol corresponding to a (predetermined) winning combination (this is called a winning combination symbol). ) Combination, or winning symbols.

  The slot machine 1 already has “white 7 symbol”, “red 7 symbol”, “blue 7 symbol”, “bell symbol”, “watermelon symbol”, “cherry symbol” and “RP symbol”. As described above, among these, “white 7 symbol”, “red 7 symbol”, and “blue 7 symbol” are more conspicuous and easier to identify than other symbols. Here, the ease of identification refers to the level at which the player can easily identify the symbol including the reel being rotated and the reel being stopped.

  On the other hand, the “bell symbol”, “watermelon symbol”, “cherry symbol”, and “RP symbol” are not conspicuous, and are particularly difficult to identify (difficult to identify) during rotation of the reel. That is, in order for a player to identify these symbols, high visual acuity is required, as represented by the “eye-pressing” technique described later. Therefore, in order to identify these symbols and aim to stop them in the display window 21, even a highly skilled player (a player who is proficient in a game) needs high-precision “eye-push” technology. And In other words, beginners who are unfamiliar with the game, and those who have intermediate “leveling” skills that are not even skilled, although they have higher “leveling” skills compared to beginners, while the reels are rotating These “bell symbols”, “watermelon symbols”, “cherry symbols”, and “RP symbols” are difficult to identify.

  FIG. 7 shows the above-mentioned easily distinguishable symbols (“white 7 symbol”, “white reel symbol 151”, “left reel belt 151, middle reel 112, right reel 113, left reel belt 151, middle reel belt 152, and right reel belt 153. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a symbol string in which “red 7 symbol” and “blue 7 symbol”) and “bell symbol” are developed is planarly developed. Among these easy-to-identify symbols, only “red 7 symbol” and “blue 7 symbol” are arranged on the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113, and “white 7 symbol”. Are arranged on the left reel 111, but only one is arranged on the middle reel 112 and the right reel 113. In addition, the colors are easy to see compared to other patterns such as white, red and blue. These symbols are easy for a player to make a target symbol because of the color and the size of the symbol even while the reel is rotating.

  Of the symbols that are difficult to identify, at least three “bell symbols” are arranged on the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 (specifically, as shown, the left reel Nine are arranged in 111, five are arranged in the middle reel 112, and three are arranged in the right reel 113).

  Each of the above symbols is merely a symbolic symbol by itself, but becomes a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination by being a predetermined combination. That is, only one symbol does not correspond to the winning combination. However, as will be described later, when the winning combination is cherry, only one symbol corresponds to the winning combination. Hereinafter, the combination aspect of the predetermined symbol corresponding to the winning combination and the corresponding winning combination shown in FIG. 6 will be described.

[Big Bonus]
In FIG. 6, the winning combination indicated as BB is a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”). In this BB, the following five types are determined in advance as combinations of corresponding symbols (BB symbols). That is, "White 7 design-White 7 design-White 7 design", "Red 7 design-Red 7 design-Red 7 design", "Blue 7 design-Blue 7 design-Blue 7 design", "Red 7 design-Red "7 Symbols-Blue 7 Symbols" and "Red 7 Symbols-Red 7 Symbols-White 7 Symbols" are predetermined. When any of these combinations are aligned on one effective line, the BB symbols are aligned.

  When the BB symbols are aligned, a gaming bonus called a big bonus game (hereinafter referred to as BB game) is given. This BB game is concentrated on a plurality of games where medals can be easily acquired, and is continuously executed until a prescribed number of medals (for example, 300) are paid out as a prize. When the paid-out medals reach the prescribed number (or may exceed the prescribed number), the BB game ends.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, medals are not awarded in the game when the BB symbols are aligned (the game where the BB symbols are aligned). That is, having the BB symbols together serves as an opportunity to move to the BB game. In addition, since only one BB symbol is arranged on each of the middle reel 112 and the right reel 113 (see FIG. 7), unless the BB symbol is accurately aimed in the display window 21 and the stop operation is not performed, BB design cannot be aligned. As described above, the stop operation aiming at the target symbol (in this example, the BB symbol), that is, “to push”, is a technique (or skill, or player's intention) in a gaming machine represented by the slot machine 1. This is one of the operations that need to be performed.

  Therefore, if the player's technique of “pressing” is high, it becomes easy to display (stop) the target symbol at a position aimed at (for example, in the display window 21).

  On the other hand, if the player's technique of “pressing” is low, it will not be easy (or difficult) to display (stop) the target symbol at the target position.

  Further, BB is further divided into “BB1” to “BB5”, and these are distinguished as separate BBs. That is, “BB1” to “BB5” are associated with different hit values (see FIG. 10 described later). Hereinafter, the term “BB” includes all of “BB1” to “BB5”.

  In the slot machine 1, the total number of medals that can be acquired in each of the BB games “BB1” to “BB5” is almost the same. Therefore, the BB game having the same content is played regardless of which of “BB1” to “BB5” is won. However, the preparation period (AT activation preparation period) until the AT (assist time) game set after the end of each BB game is started is different. Thus, when the BB symbols are prepared, the player can play after determining the number of games until the player develops the game, that is, until the AT game is started.

[Replay]
In FIG. 6, “RP symbol-RP symbol-RP symbol” is determined in advance as a combination pattern of the corresponding symbol (replay symbol) for the winning combination indicated as replay.

  When the replay symbols are ready, a game privilege called a replay game is given. In this replay game, a game to be played as the next game can be executed as a replay without inserting medals or performing a betting operation (for example, automatically betting). In this case, the number of valid lines is the same as the number of valid lines in the game with replay symbols.

  As described above, even when the replay symbols are arranged, no medal is given, and a role as an opportunity to shift to the replay game is given. A feature of the game privilege of this replay game is that it is not necessary to consume a new medal (bet operation) in the next game instead of not paying out a medal. Replay is a winning combination that does not involve paying out medals, and the probability is that it will be won approximately once every seven times (details will be described later).

  As a result, the amount of medals consumed by the player (the number of medals consumed per fixed time) can be kept within a certain range to some extent. In other words, by providing a winning combination called replay, it is possible to have a role of suppressing excessive consumption of medals in the progress of the game.

  Although not specifically shown in FIG. 7 and the like, the replay symbols are uniformly arranged on the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 in this embodiment. For example, the number of other symbols (symbols different from the replay symbols) arranged between the replay symbols and the replay symbols is changed from one to a maximum of four. In this way, the replay symbols can be aligned without the need for pressing by reel stop control described later. Further, in the slot machine 1, since the left reel 111 and the right reel 113 may be displayed at either the upper position or the lower position, the left reel 111 and the right reel 113 are displayed from the replay symbol to the replay symbol. It is possible to have up to six other symbols placed between them. The relationship between the arrangement of symbols and the necessity of pressing will be described in the reel stop process described later.

  In the present embodiment, “winning” means that a predetermined winning combination has been selected by lottery, and the winning symbols may be aligned on the active line on the condition that the lottery has been won. It becomes possible. However, as described above, if the “promotion” fails, even if the lottery is won, the winning symbol may not be aligned on the active line. This is called “missing”.

[bell]
In FIG. 6, the winning role indicated as bell includes “bell design-bell design-bell design”, “white 7 design-bell design-bell design”, “red 7 design-bell design-bell design”, “Blue 7 design-bell design-bell design” is predetermined. If you win the bell, any combination of these will be available.

  In the left reel 111, nine bell symbols are arranged, and the bell symbols in the left reel 111 are arranged such that two bell symbols can be displayed at the upper position and the lower position. For example, in the first to fifth bell symbols, when the first bell symbol is displayed at the lower position, the third bell symbol is displayed at the upper position.

  When the third bell symbol is displayed at the lower position, the fifth bell symbol is displayed at the upper position. The same can be said for the bell symbols in Nos. 8 to 12 and the bell symbols in Nos. 15 to 19. As a result, when the bell symbols are displayed at the upper and lower positions on the left reel 111, the bell symbols are displayed on the two effective lines (for example, the effective line 171 and the effective line 174). There is a possibility that they will be aligned.

  When the bell symbols are aligned, a predetermined number (for example, 6) of medals are paid out. At this time, the payout of medals is performed when the game ends. That is, when the bell symbols are arranged, a gaming privilege of paying out six medals is given.

  Here, there are five types of bells, bell 1, bell 2, bell 3, bell 4, and bell 5, and these bells 1 to 5 are respectively in the order of pushing the reels (stop operation procedure). , Hereinafter referred to as “push order”). That is, when an operation according to the pressing order corresponding to the selected bell is performed, it is possible to display bell symbols at the upper and lower positions on the left reel 111.

  For example, in the case of winning the bell 1, when the order of “left reel 111 → middle reel 112 → right reel 113” is followed, the left reel 111 has “the bell symbol of array number 1 and the bell symbol of array number 3”. "Bell design of SEQ ID NO: 5" in the lower and upper positions, or "BELL design of SEQ ID NO: 8, and the bell design of SEQ ID NO: 10 and the bell design of SEQ ID NO: 12" in the lower and upper positions. Alternatively, reel stop control is performed to display the bell symbol of array number 15 and the bell symbol of array number 17 and the bell symbol of array number 19 at the lower position and the upper position. Thereby, it is determined that the bell symbols overlap with two effective lines (for example, the effective line 171 and the effective line 174). Therefore, the payout number at this time is [6 sheets × 2 = 12 sheets].

  On the other hand, when a pressing order that does not correspond to the selected bell (Bell 1 to Bell 5) is performed, in the left reel 111, the bell symbol or the white 7 symbol, red Reel stop control is performed to display either 7 symbols or 7 blue symbols. Thereby, it is determined that the bell symbols are aligned only on one effective line (for example, the effective line 172). Therefore, the payout number at this time is [6 sheets × 1 = 6 sheets].

  In the middle reel 112 and the right reel 113, bell symbols are arranged uniformly. As with the replay symbol described above, for the middle reel 112, at most four other symbols are arranged between the bell symbol and the bell symbol, and for the right reel 113 between the bell symbol and the bell symbol. It is assumed that up to six other symbols are arranged. That is, when aligning the bell symbols, there is no loss of alignment on at least one effective line.

  In the following description, all the bells 1 to 5 are included in the case of simply calling a bell as a winning combination.

[watermelon]
For the winning combination shown as watermelon in FIG. 6, “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is determined in advance as a combination mode of the corresponding symbol (watermelon symbol).

  When the watermelon symbols are aligned, the same prescribed number (for example, 6) of medals is paid out as when the bell symbols are aligned. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. That is, when the watermelon symbols are aligned, a gaming privilege of paying out six medals is given.

  Thus, it can be said that the bell and the watermelon are the winning roles that can be expected to increase the number of medals and reduce the consumption of medals as the game proceeds. However, if the frequency of winning the bell and the watermelon increases, the player can increase the medals simply by proceeding with the game (there may be an increase in medals without winning the BB). The game performance of the slot machine 1 is impaired. It is also feared that it will be easy for players to win excessive medals and the profit balance with the hole will be lost.

  For these reasons, the winning roles of Bell and Watermelon have the role of preventing the player from consuming a large amount of medals during the game, and the same or less than that of replay. The winning probability is reduced so that As with the above-described replay symbols, the watermelon symbols can be arranged evenly on the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 so that they are aligned without the need for pressing (no particular illustration in FIG. 7 or the like). do not do).

[Cherry]
In FIG. 6, a corresponding symbol (cherry symbol) is determined in advance for the winning combination shown as cherry. As for the cherry symbol, only one cherry symbol is displayed on the effective line, such as “ANY-ANY-cherry symbol” (in this example, either the upper position or the lower position of the right reel 113). It is considered that the cherry symbols have been prepared. Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used. When the cherry symbols are arranged, a predetermined number (for example, one) of medals is paid out in the game.

  Therefore, it is not determined that the cherry symbols are arranged according to the combination of symbols in a state where all the reels are stopped, but only for at least one reel, the symbols displayed on the active line when the reels are stopped. It can be said that it is determined that they are aligned. However, in the slot machine 1, medals are paid out after all reels are stopped. In the present embodiment, the “at least one reel” referred to above is the right reel 113.

  Here, in this embodiment, as is clear from the above-described effective line (see FIG. 5), when the cherry symbols on the right reel 113 are displayed at the upper position and the lower position, two effective lines (in this case, It is determined that the cherry symbols overlap with the effective lines 172 and 173, or the effective lines 171 and 174). Therefore, the payout number at this time is [1 sheet × 2 = 2 sheets]. That is, when it is determined that the cherry symbols are aligned, it is always determined that the cherry symbols are overlapped with the two active lines. Therefore, when the cherry symbols are aligned, there are always two payouts. Become.

  In addition, as with the bell and watermelon described above, the cherry also has a role of preventing the player from consuming a large amount of medals in the progress of the game, and is similar to or less than the replay. The winning probability is reduced so that

  In addition, unlike the above-described replay symbols, the cherry symbols are arranged in a biased manner on the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 (especially the right reel 113). It is also possible to make a design that cannot be aligned to For example, only one cherry symbol is arranged on the right reel 113, and it is difficult to align the cherry if it is not pressed (not particularly shown in FIG. 7).

  In addition, since the above-described bell, watermelon, and cherry are all winning combinations corresponding to the gaming privilege of paying out medals, these will be collectively referred to as “small roles” as necessary. That is, when the small role symbols are prepared, a prescribed number of medals are paid out, and all the processes from the lottery process to the granting of the bonus are completed in one game.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the bell, watermelon, and cherry are described as small roles. However, in addition to these, small roles may be provided. For example, different types of symbols from the bell symbol, watermelon symbol, and cherry symbol are provided, and the corresponding number of medals to be paid out (specified number) is differentiated from the above small part.

[Loose]
If none of the winning combinations shown in FIG. Then, in the game that is lost, no medal is given, and no change is made to the game after the next time. It can be said that the loser is a winning combination that does not give the player any game privilege in the game and the next and subsequent games.

  The above is a combination mode of each winning combination in the slot machine 1 and a symbol corresponding to each winning combination. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of combinations of bonus symbols (BB symbols), and they cannot be aligned unless they are pressed. Therefore, the player can play a game while trying and determining which bonus symbols are available.

  In addition, the combination aspect of a symbol and a symbol is not limited to the said symbol and the combination aspect of the said symbol. For example, in addition to the above symbols, a plurality of types of symbols can be newly provided. In addition, the number of winning combinations can be further increased or decreased. Furthermore, the winning combinations described above are not necessarily provided all, and a necessary type of winning combination may be selected as appropriate. Further, the number of symbols arranged on the left reel band 151, the middle reel band 152, and the right reel band 153 is not limited to 21.

[Game processing]
Next, the flow of game processing in the slot machine 1 will be described. The following game processing proceeds in accordance with a processing procedure on a control program executed on the main control board 300. Note that the following processing is executed by the main CPU 301 unless otherwise specified. FIG. 8 shows a basic one-game processing procedure in the slot machine 1.

(Step S1)
First, in step S1, the main CPU 301 executes an initial setting for preparing for a game start. Especially when starting up the power supply, etc., check the connection and operation status of the various devices mentioned above, check the existence of backup data, and if backup data exists, restore the state before the power was turned off. Execute.

(Step S2)
In the next step S2, the main CPU 301 multiplies by the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 6 or by pressing the MAX bet switch 8 (or the bet switch 7) when there are already stored medals. The number is determined, and the operation of the start switch 10 is awaited.

(Step S3)
In step S3, the main CPU 301 starts the game by operating the start switch 10 in the operation waiting state in step S2, and determines whether or not any winning combination is a result of the internal lottery. The internal lottery process is executed. This internal lottery process means that all the left reel 111, middle reel 112, and right reel 113 that start rotating in the next step S4 are in a stopped state (a stop state by a player's stop operation or after a predetermined time has elapsed). This is executed in order to determine which winning combination is to be the lottery result of the game in a stage before the reel stop control is automatically performed to enter a stopped state. That is, only when the lottery result of the lottery corresponds to any winning combination, the winning is possible by the reel stop control.

(Step S4)
Next, in step S4, the main CPU 301 executes a reel rotation process for starting rotation of the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113. In this reel rotation process, when the rotation of all the left reel 111, middle reel 112, and right reel 113 is started, the pressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 is effective. And an operation valid lamp (not shown) for notifying that the left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 are activated, and the next reel rotation process is executed. Start timer count. The operation valid lamp is a lamp built in each of the left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13. In addition, the left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch are provided on the condition that a predetermined rotation speed is reached after all the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 start to rotate. It is good also as what validates 13 pressing operation.

(Step S5)
In step S5, when the player presses down the left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13, the main CPU 301 turns off the operation valid lamps in the order in which they are received, and the corresponding left A reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 is executed.

  The left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 correspond to the stop operation means of the present invention, and the main CPU 301 that executes the reel stop processing corresponds to the reel stop control means of the present invention. To do.

(Step S6)
In the next step S6, when the main CPU 301 determines that the rotation of all the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 has been stopped in the above step S5, the display content displayed on the active line ( A determination process is performed to determine whether the symbol combination mode) is a symbol combination mode for the result of the internal lottery determined in step S3 and whether or not a prize has been won.

(Step S7)
If the main CPU 301 determines in step S7 that a winning is made in step S6, the main CPU 301 executes a medal payout process based on the content of the winning combination. When the winning combination is BB or replay, various game privileges such as a change of the game state and replay are executed. In other words, the payout process includes a process of granting various game benefits such as a game state change and replay (hereinafter referred to as “game privilege grant process”).

  The above is the basic one game processing procedure of the slot machine 1. Here, step S2 (BET process), step S3 (internal lottery process), and step S4 (reel rotation process) are performed by the player as a series of operations. Therefore, these processes (step S2, step S3, step S4) are collectively referred to as “start-up process”.

[Startup process]
Hereinafter, the starting process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S101)
First, in step S101, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted or the bet switch 7 or the MAX bet switch 8 has been operated. At this time, if it is determined that a bet operation or a medal has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that a bet operation or a medal has not been inserted, the process proceeds to step S105. This determination is made when there is an operation for placing a medal corresponding to a MAX bet (that is, insertion of three or more medals) or a MAX bet (that is, the bet switch 7 is operated three times. Alternatively, it is assumed that only when the MAX bet switch 8 is operated).

  Further, in the replay game, since a new medal bet is not required, the MAX bet command is stored in the main RAM 304 in the replay game process described later, and the MAX bet command automatically sets the MAX bet state. (Details will be described later). That is, the determination in step S101 is satisfied even when the MAX bet command is stored in the main RAM 304.

(Step S102)
In step S102, the main CPU 301 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub-control board 400 when there is a medal insertion in step S101. If there is a bet operation in step S101, a bet operation command (credit detection command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 400.

(Step S103)
In step S103, the main CPU 301 determines the bet number (only the MAX bet in this example) as an acceptance process, and lights a BET lamp corresponding to the bet number.

(Step S104)
In step S104, the main CPU 301 executes an operation input validation process for the start switch 10. Here, the operation input of the start switch 10 is validated, and the operation input is waited until the operation input of the start switch 10 is accepted, and the process proceeds to the next step S105.

(Step S105)
In the next step S105, the main CPU 301 determines whether the operation input of the start switch 10 has been validated, and if it has been validated, whether the operation input of the start switch 10 has been accepted. When the operation input of the start switch 10 is validated in step S104, when the operation input of the start switch 10 by the player is accepted, this determination is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S106.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation input of the start switch 10 has not been validated, the main CPU 301 returns to step S101 and repeats the subsequent processing.

(Step S106)
In step S <b> 106, the main CPU 301 receives the operation input of the start switch 10 received in step S <b> 105 and executes an operation input invalidation process for the start switch 10. That is, when an operation input of the start switch 10 is accepted in the step 105, subsequent operation inputs of the start switch 10 are not accepted. At this time, the main CPU 301 transmits a start command to the sub-control board 400.

(Step S107)
In step S107, the main CPU 301 extracts a random number triggered by an operation input of the start switch 10. After the random number is extracted here, the process proceeds to the next step S108.

  The timing for extracting the random number at this time is an appropriate extraction timing in the programming process, such as immediately after the operation input of the start switch 10 or after a predetermined time (for example, after 0.5 seconds). Can be set. If only the random number value extracted in step S107 is reflected in the flag processing (step S108) described later, random numbers are extracted every time an operation input of the start switch 10 is received in step S108 and subsequent steps. (However, random numbers extracted after step S108 are not reflected in the flag processing, that is, if there are random numbers extracted during the rotation of the reel, processing such as discarding is performed. And).

(Step S108) (Step S109)
In step S108, as a flag process, it is determined (random number value collation) which winning combination corresponds to the extracted random number value (hereinafter referred to as an extracted random number value). In this determination, the extracted random number value is collated in a hit value determination table described later. The collation of the random number performed here is to determine whether or not the extracted random number value corresponds to (or matches or matches) a predetermined winning random number value. At this time, if it is determined that the extracted random number value corresponds to any winning combination, the flag corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is set to ON (= 1). The flag corresponding to the winning combination turned ON at this time is referred to as the winning combination winning flag. For example, if the winning combination is watermelon, the watermelon winning flag is turned ON.

  In step S <b> 109, the main CPU 301 transmits a command related to the winning combination winning flag (winning command) to the sub-control board 400.

  Then, in the flag process, when determining the winning value determination table as a determination reference when collating the extracted random number value in the game, refer to a game state flag such as a BB game flag to be described later. A hit value determination table in the game is determined. That is, a winning value determination table corresponding to a game state flag that is ON in the game is set, and the extracted random number value is collated. This game state flag includes a BB game in-progress flag (a in-game flag performed based on a hit value determination table shown in FIG. 10B described later). When these game state flags are in the OFF (= 0) state, the normal game in-progress flag is always in the ON state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S108 that the extracted random number value does not correspond to any winning combination, it becomes “losing” that does not correspond to any winning combination, and the loss flag is turned ON. Here, the winning flag or the lost flag (collectively referred to as the establishment flag) means that the winning symbol corresponding to the establishment flag can be aligned only when the corresponding establishment flag is ON. It will be. Therefore, when the established flag corresponds to the lost flag, none of the winning symbols can be aligned. In step S107 and step S108, since random number lottery is performed in the slot machine 1, the processing in these step S107 and step S108 will be referred to as internal lottery or internal lottery. Note that the process from the random number extraction to the flag process corresponds to the internal lottery process (step S3 in FIG. 8 described above). Hereinafter, the establishment flag including the loss flag is referred to as an internal lottery flag as necessary.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the wait timer started in the previous start process (specifically, the game executed once before the game) has timed out (for example, 4.1 seconds have elapsed). Determine whether. The timer called a wait timer measures the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) from the start of reel rotation in the game to the start of reel rotation in the next game. Is. Here, if the wait timer is timed up (4.1 seconds have already elapsed), this determination is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S111. The determination in step S110 loops until the wait timer times out.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 301 starts rotation of all left reels 111, middle reels 112, and right reels 113. When the rotation speeds of all the left reel 111, middle reel 112, and right reel 113 become constant, the operation enable lamps of the left reel stop switch 11, middle reel stop switch 12, and right reel stop switch 13 are turned on. . By this lighting, the player knows that the pressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 has become effective.

  In the slot machine 1, the reels that have started to rotate rotate at a constant speed until a stop operation (pressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13) is received by the player. Keeps rotating.

(Step S112)
In step S <b> 112, the main CPU 301 transmits a reel rotation command to the sub control board 400.

(Step S113)
In step S113, the main CPU 301 resets the wait timer, starts the wait timer until the next start process, and ends the start process.

[Internal lottery probability]
As described above, in the slot machine 1, the result of the internal lottery (the result of collating the extracted random number value) is a winning combination permitted in the game. This means that a predetermined winning combination is won. The winning combination permitted here is reflected in the subsequent processing (reel stop processing, determination processing, payout processing, etc.) as an information command indicating the result of the internal lottery as the “establishment flag” described above.

  In the slot machine 1, the range of random number values when extracting random numbers (this is called the extraction range) is previously determined to be an integer value from 0 to 16383 (that is, 2 14 = 16384 random numbers). In the slot machine 1, random numbers in the extraction range are set to 0 to 16383 (2 14 = 16384 random values), but from 0 to 32767 (2 15 = 32768 random values) or , 0 to 65535 (2 to the 16th power = 65536 random values) may be taken. If the extraction range of random numbers is expanded, the range of random number values that can be extracted (so-called denominator) is increased, so that it is difficult to cause an event that specific random number values are extracted in a biased manner.

  Within the above extraction range, random numbers corresponding to each winning combination are assigned in advance. For example, if a random value corresponding to a winning combination “A” (“A” is the name of each winning combination) among random numbers in the extraction range (0 to 16383) is “1”, When the extracted random number value is “1”, the result of the internal lottery is “winning“ A ””, and the winning flag of the winning role “A” (A winning flag) is information in the game. It will be processed as a command. Using this, the winning probability of “A” (probability of winning winning “A” being selected as a result of internal lottery, lottery probability) is calculated from the extraction range and the random value corresponding to winning winning “A”. can do. In other words, in the example of the winning role “A”,

[Total number of random values corresponding to “A” / Total number of random values in the extraction range]

Is 1/16384, and the winning probability of “A” is 1/16384.

  In this way, random numbers corresponding to all winning combinations are determined, and these random values are referred to as winning values corresponding to the respective winning combinations. Therefore, in the example of the winning combination “A”, the random value “1” in the extraction range is a winning value corresponding to the winning combination “A”. In addition, when there are a plurality of winning values, for example, if the winning value of BB is a continuous random value “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” in the extraction range, the range of the winning value of BB Is a random value from “1” to “4”. When it is determined that the extracted random number value corresponds to any one of the random number values “1” to “4”, it means that “BB has been won” as a result of the internal lottery.

  From this, the range of winning values for all winning combinations is determined, and it is determined whether or not the extracted random number value falls within the range of winning values of any winning combination by internal lottery. At this time, if the extracted random number value does not fall within the range of the winning value of any winning combination, it is lost. In other words, the range of the winning value of the lost game is other than the range of the winning value of all winning combinations. In addition, the winning value may be referred to as a winning allowable value.

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 specifically show the winning value and the internal lottery probability for all winning combinations of the slot machine 1. Each of these is stored in advance in the main control board 300 (main ROM 303) as a hit value determination table. The winning value determination table stores a plurality of winning value determination tables with different internal lottery probabilities for the normal state and during the BB game. In addition, the hit value determination table can be determined in advance for each so-called set value (for example, six stages of settings 1 to 6). 10 and 11 are hit value determination tables in the case of setting 6. FIG.

  FIG. 10A shows a range of winning values (random number range) for each winning combination and losing in a game played in a normal state (hereinafter referred to as “normal game”). Called the decision table). FIG. 11A shows only the BB hit value in the normal game in more detail.

  As described above, BB is further divided into five types from “BB1” to “BB5”. In the BB game triggered by any winning flag from “BB1” to “BB5”, the game content (for example, the number of medals that can be acquired) is the same. However, game bonuses added after the end of the BB game are included (details will be described later).

  In addition, each BB has a range of winning values that will be won only by BB (referred to as a single winning value) and a range of winning values that will be won by both “BB + other winning roles (Replay, Bell, Watermelon, Cherry)” (Value per winning). In addition, although it was set as all the winning combinations (Replay, Bell, Watermelon, Cherry) except BB as said other winning combination, it is not restricted to this.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, when BB is won, the state where the BB winning flag (hereinafter referred to as “BB winning flag”) is turned on is carried over to the next game and beyond. For this reason, even if the BB symbols are not aligned in the game won BB (even if the prize cannot be won), the BB symbols can be aligned after the next game. On the other hand, when winning other winning roles (Replay, Bell, Watermelon, Cherry), these winning flags will not be carried over after the next game, so the winning symbols may be aligned only in the winning game. It becomes possible. Therefore, when the extracted random number value is the winning value for the shared winning of “BB + other winning combination”, even if the BB symbol is not aligned in the game, it can be aligned in the next game or later. If the winning combination (replay, bell, watermelon, cherry) is not arranged in the selected game, it is impossible to arrange in the next game or later.

  The single winning value of BB corresponds to only one corresponding winning combination as well as the single winning value such as Bell and Replay.

  That is, in FIG. 10A, for example, when the extracted random number value is “1”, it corresponds to the single winning value of Bell 1. When the extracted random number value is “2300”, it corresponds to a single winning value for watermelon. When the extracted random number value is “2800”, it corresponds to the value per single winning of cherry. When the extracted random number value is “5000”, it corresponds to a single winning value for replay. It becomes.

  Similarly, in FIG. 11A, when the extracted random number value is “2900”, it corresponds to a single hit value of BB2. When the extracted random number value is “2950”, it corresponds to a single hit value of BB4. Thus, only one winning combination corresponds to one extracted random number value.

  Such a winning combination is called a “single winning combination”.

  On the other hand, the shared winning value of BB corresponds to the shared winning value of BB1 + watermelon when the extracted random number value is “2777” in FIG.

  When the extracted random number value is “2995”, it corresponds to the shared winning value of BB2 + Bell2. When the extracted random number value is “3000”, it corresponds to a shared winning value of BB2 + cherry. As described above, a plurality of winning combinations correspond to one extracted random number value. As described above, when the extracted random number value corresponds to the shared winning value, it means that any of the plurality of winning combinations has been won. This is because the two winning flags of BB and the other winning combination (that is, replay, bell, watermelon or cherry) are simultaneously turned ON in the flag processing described above (see step S108 in FIG. 9). is there. Such a winning combination is called a “shared winning combination”.

  When the extracted random number value corresponds to the BB single winning value, the corresponding winning flag is also referred to as a BB single flag. Further, when the extracted random number value corresponds to the BB shared winning value, the corresponding winning flag is also referred to as a BB duplication flag.

  Regarding the BB winning value, the winning value range for the entire BB is calculated by the range of winning values for the entire BB. Can do. That is,

BB (Overall) 130/16384 (1 / 126.03)
Thus, the winning probability of the entire BB is calculated.

  On the other hand, FIG. 10B shows a range of winning values (random number range) for each winning combination and lose in the BB game (this is referred to as a “bonus game determination table”). FIG. 11B shows only the BB hit value in the BB game in more detail. Here, “BB1” to “BB5”, which are BB duplication flags, are struck through, but even if they are BB duplication flags, other winning combinations other than BB, that is, watermelon, bell , Only the cherry is valid. Therefore, in addition to the winning probabilities shown in FIG. 10 (a) and FIG. 10 (b), the actual winning probability of the winning combination excluding BB is the respective winning value that becomes the BB duplication flag in FIG. 11 (a). The winning value corresponding to the winning combination will also be included.

  Further, according to FIG. 10B, during the BB game, replay lottery is not performed in addition to BB. During the BB game, the hit value of the bell occupies most of the extraction range (the total number of win values is 12,000). Therefore, during the BB game, the bell is often won about three times in four times. In addition, instead of the increase in the hit value of the bell, the hit value corresponding to the loss has decreased significantly (total number of hit values of 3548). For this reason, during the bonus game, the possibility of being extremely lost compared to the base game is reduced, and medals can be efficiently acquired by winning the bell.

  The determination of the winning value in the “BB1” to “BB5” games is a common bonus game determination table (FIG. 10B). And in the BB game triggered by any winning flag from “BB1” to “BB5”, the game content is the same. As is clear from FIG. 10B, the bonus game determination table includes a possibility of losing. In addition, since the winning situation during the BB game, that is, how many (for the number of times) the winning combination is won't always be constant, the contents of any of the games “BB1” to “BB5” are the same. The total number of medals can be slightly different.

[Reel stop processing]
When the starting process is completed, an operation for stopping a reel that continues to rotate at a constant speed (stop operation, that is, pressing operation of each left reel stop switch 11, middle reel stop switch 12, and right reel stop switch 13) is waited for. It becomes a state. First, an outline of the reel stop process will be described. In the slot machine 1, processing for reel stop control is performed by a so-called “table method”.

  In the reel stop process, first, a reel stop control table (not shown) is selected according to a winning flag indicating the result of the internal lottery in the game. This reel stop control table is provided for each of the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113, and for each pushing order in accordance with the internal lottery flag. The right reel 113 is selected. Here, the “first reel” refers to a reel that stops first when a stop operation is accepted first.

  In particular, when the winning flag corresponds to bell 1 to bell 5, a reel stop control table for correct push order and a reel stop control table for incorrect push order are provided. Only when the pressing order corresponding to each is followed, the reel stop control table for the correct pressing order is selected for the left reel 111. Thus, as described above, the reel stop control in which the bell symbols are displayed at both the upper and lower positions on the left reel 111 is executed only when the pressing order is correct.

  And it will be in a standby state until pressing operation of each left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 is received. In these standby states, a pressing operation is accepted for each of the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113, and this reel is stopped until all the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 are stopped. It becomes processing.

  Here, the order in which the pressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 is accepted (stop operation procedure) is “forward press”, “reverse press”, and “middle press”, respectively. It is divided into called stop operation procedures (also called push order).

  The above-described “forward push” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 111 first (that is, a procedure for pressing the left reel stop switch 11 first). The operation order of the reels to be stopped after the first is further divided into two stop operation procedures of [left reel → middle reel → right reel] or [left reel → right reel → middle reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “forward push”. The latter stop operation procedure is also called “order scissors push”.

  The above-described “reverse push” stop operation procedure is an operation procedure in which the right reel 113 is stopped first as opposed to “forward push” (that is, a procedure in which the right reel stop switch 13 is pressed first). According to the operation order of the reels to be stopped after the second, it is further divided into two stop operation procedures of [right reel → middle reel → left reel] or [right reel → left reel → middle reel]. Divided. These two are collectively referred to as “reverse pressing”. The latter stop operation procedure is also called “reverse scissor pressing”.

  The “intermediate push” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 112 first (that is, a procedure for pressing the middle reel stop switch 12 first). The operation sequence of the reels to be subsequently stopped is further divided into two stop operation procedures of [middle reel → left reel → right reel] or [middle reel → right reel → left reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “middle press”.

  Hereinafter, the details of the reel stop process will be described with reference to FIG. 12 mainly in accordance with the stop operation procedure of “forward press”.

(Step S201)
First, the main CPU 301 selects a reel stop control table according to an internal lottery flag indicating the result of the internal lottery in the game. In this reel stop control table, patterns are prepared in advance for all the internal lottery flags, and these are stored in the main control board 300 (main ROM 303) as read-only table data.

(Step S202)
When the reel stop control table is selected based on the internal lottery flag in the above step S201, it is in a standby state until the pressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 is accepted. It becomes. In step S202, in this standby state, the main CPU 301 has a flag (left reel stop flag LF) indicating that the left reel 111 is in a stopped state is OFF (LF = 0), and the left reel stop switch 11 It is determined whether or not a pressing operation is accepted. When it is determined that the left reel stop flag LF = 0 and the pressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11 has been accepted, that is, the first (first) left in accordance with the “forward pressing” stop operation procedure. When the reel stop switch 11 is pressed, the main CPU 301 moves the process to step S203, and determines that the left reel stop flag LF = 0 is not satisfied or that the pressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11 is not accepted. In this case, that is, the first (first) reel stop switch (in this case, the middle reel stop switch 12 or the right reel stop switch 13 corresponds) is pressed in accordance with a stop operation procedure other than “forward press”. Sometimes, the process proceeds to step S210.

(Step S203)
In step S203, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0). Here, since the stop operation of the left reel 111 is accepted first according to the stop operation procedure of “forward press”, the first reel stop flag is in an OFF state (F = 0) in this step S203. Yes. Therefore, the determination in step S203 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S204.

  On the other hand, in the case of a stop operation procedure other than “forward press”, the determination in step S203 is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S208.

(Step S204)
In step S <b> 204, the main CPU 301 performs a first reel stop process (left reel first reel stop process) for the left reel 111. In the left reel first reel stop process, control of the stop position of the winning symbol corresponding to the internal lottery flag is executed based on the reel stop control table corresponding to the internal lottery flag.

  At this time, if the winning flag corresponds to the bell 1, the stop operation is performed in accordance with the pressing order. Therefore, in the left reel 111, the reel stop control in which the bell symbols are displayed at both the upper position and the lower position is performed. Executed (stop control is executed by a reel stop control table (not shown) for correct pushing order). However, if the winning flag corresponds to bell 2 to bell 5, the stop operation is not performed in accordance with the pressing order. Therefore, any one of the bell symbol, white 7 symbol, red 7 symbol, and blue 7 symbol is selected on the left reel 111. The reel stop control is executed so that the reel is displayed only at either the upper position or the lower position (stop control is performed by a reel stop control table (not shown) for incorrect push order).

(Step S205)
In step S205, the main CPU 301 determines a reel stop control table for the remaining middle reel 112 and right reel 113. For example, when the winning flag corresponds to a watermelon, the symbol displayed on the active line of the first stop reel (in this case, the left reel 111), that is, the upper or lower position in the display window 21, is the winning combination symbol. If it is a symbol (watermelon symbol) that is likely to become, the corresponding winning symbol (watermelon symbol) of the remaining reels (middle reel 112, right reel 113) is aligned on the effective line based on the symbol. The possible reel stop control table is selected.

  When the winning flag corresponds to bell 1, the reel stop control table for correct order of pushing is selected for the remaining reels (the middle reel 112 and the right reel 113).

  This point will be specifically described. For example, it is assumed that, for example, the watermelon symbol is stopped at the upper position in the display window 21 in the first stop reel (in this case, the left reel 111). In this case, a reel stop control table capable of aligning the watermelon design with either the right-down line 171 or the V-shaped line 173 is selected. That is, when the second and third stop operations are received by the remaining reels (the middle reel 112 and the right reel 113) that are still rotating, either the right descending line 171 or the V-shaped line 173 is applied. A reel stop control table capable of stopping the watermelon symbol is selected.

  Similarly, in the left reel 111, for example, when the watermelon symbol is stopped at the lower position in the display window 21, when the stop operation is received in the remaining reels (the middle reel 112 and the right reel 113), the right reel A reel stop control table capable of aligning the watermelon design to either the rising line 172 or the inverted V-shaped line 174 is selected. Note that a symbol group (three symbols) displayed in the display window 21 on the reel in the stopped state is called a stop eye.

  That is, in the “forward push” stop operation procedure, only the left reel 111 is stopped, and if there is any winning symbol in the upper position or the lower position, the corresponding winning combination is still in either of the two active lines. It is possible to align the symbols. Therefore, at the stage of this step S205, a plurality of reel stop control tables capable of aligning the corresponding winning combination symbols on any active line are prepared, and any one may be selected.

(Step S206)
In step S206, the main CPU 301 sets the first reel stop flag to ON (F = 1), and proceeds to the next step S207.

(Step S207)
In step S207, the main CPU 301 sets the left reel stop flag LF to ON (LF = 1), and moves the process to step S209.

  At this time, reception information (for example, this is referred to as “reel rotation stop command”) based on the reception of the pressing operation of the left reel 111 in steps S202 to S207 is appropriately transmitted to the sub-control board 400. . For example, when the determination in step S202 is satisfied, information related to the reception position where the pressing operation has been received (reception position information, such as a “reel stop operation reception command”) is transmitted to the sub-control board 400, and step S206 is performed. In step S207, the reel stop switch (left reel stop switch 11) is pressed such that information relating to the stop eye (stop eye information, such as “stop eye command”) is transmitted to the sub-control board 400. The reception information is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 at each timing and at a timing when the reel (left reel 111) is stopped.

  “Reception position information” means a stop eye displayed on the display window 21 for the reel when it is assumed that the reel immediately stops at the timing (time point) when the pressing operation of the reel is accepted. . The “stop eye information” means a stop eye actually displayed on the display window 21 when the reel is stopped.

(Step S208)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S203 that the first reel stop flag is ON (F = 1), in step S208, the main CPU 301 sets the internal lottery flag as the left reel stop process. Based on the corresponding reel stop control table (in this case, the stop operation is accepted in accordance with a stop operation procedure other than forward pressing, the reel stop control table determined in step S213 or step S220 described later), the corresponding winning symbol Execute stop position control. At this time, the left reel 111 is the second or third stop reel (second reel or third reel), and all the processes in steps S204 to S206 are bypassed, and the process proceeds to step S207. Move.

(Step S209)
In step S209, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not all the left reel 111, middle reel 112, and right reel 113 are stopped. For example, if the determination in step S203 is satisfied ⇒When the process from step S204 to step S207 is performed, the left reel stop flag LF is still ON (LF = 1), and the middle reel 112 and Since the right reel 113 is still rotating, the determination in this step S209 is not satisfied, and the process returns to step S202 to repeat the subsequent processing. When the processing from step S202 onward is executed again, the left reel 111 is already in the stopped state, so the determination in step S202 is not satisfied, and the processing moves to step S210.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that all the reels are stopped (this step S209 = YES), the main CPU 301 shifts the processing to step S224.

(Step S210)
In step S210, the main CPU 301 indicates that the flag indicating that the middle reel 112 has been stopped (the middle reel stop flag MF) is OFF (MF = 0), and the pressing operation of the middle reel stop switch 12 is accepted. Judge whether it was done. At this time, if it is determined that the pressing operation of the middle reel stop switch 12 has been accepted, the process proceeds to the next step S211, and if it is determined that the pressing operation of the middle reel stop switch 12 has not been accepted. Moves the process to step S217.

(Step S211)
In step S211, the main CPU 301 determines whether the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0) as in step S203. Here, according to the stop operation procedure of “forward press”, the first reel stop flag is already ON (F = 1) at this time, so the determination in step S211 is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S216. .

(Step S212) (Step S213) (Step S214)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211 that the first reel stop flag is in the OFF state (F = 0), the main CPU 301 performs the same process as described in steps S204 to S206. This is executed in steps S212 to S214. That is, when the pressing operation of the middle reel stop switch 12 is accepted in accordance with the “middle pressing” stop operation procedure, the first reel stop process (medium reel first reel stop process) is performed for the middle reel 112 (step S212). ) Reel stop control tables for the remaining left reel 111 and right reel 113 are determined (step S213), and the first reel stop flag is turned ON (F = 1) (step S214).

  If the winning flag corresponds to Bell 2 or Bell 3, the stop operation is performed in accordance with the pressing order in Step S213. Therefore, when the pressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11 is accepted, the left reel 111 The reel stop control table for correct pressing order in which the bell symbols are displayed at both the upper position and the lower position is selected. However, when the winning flag corresponds to bell 1, bell 4, or bell 5, the stop operation is not performed in accordance with the pressing order, and therefore, on the left reel 111, the bell symbol (white 7 symbol, red 7 symbol, blue 7 symbol) Is selected only in either the upper position or the lower position, and the reel stop control table for incorrect push order is selected.

(Step S215)
Next, in step S215, the main CPU 301 sets the middle reel stop flag MF to ON (MF = 1), and moves the process to step S209.

(Step S216)
When a stop operation according to a stop operation procedure other than “middle press” is accepted, in step S216, the main CPU 301 performs a reel stop control table corresponding to the internal lottery flag (in this case, the above-described reel stop control table). Based on the reel stop control table determined in step S206 or step S220 described later), the control of the stop position of the corresponding winning symbol is executed. At this time, the middle reel 112 becomes the second or third stopped reel (second reel or third reel), and all the processes in steps S212 to S214 are bypassed, and the process proceeds to step S215. .

  Note that the reception information (including reception position information and stop eye information) is appropriately transmitted to the sub-control board 400 for the middle reel 112 as well, as described for the left reel 111. That is, the reception information based on the reception of the pressing operation of the middle reel 112 in steps 210 to S216 is appropriately transmitted to the sub control board 400. For example, when the determination at step S210 is satisfied, the reception position information at which the pressing operation has been received is transmitted to the sub-control board 400, and stop eye information is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 at steps S214 and S215. In this way, the reception information is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 each time the reel stop switch (medium reel stop switch 12) is pressed and when the reel (middle reel 112) is stopped. .

  When the stop operation according to the stop operation procedure of “forward push” is accepted, only the left reel 111 and the middle reel 112 are stopped, and the right reel 113 is still rotating and stopped. Since the right reel stop flag RF is not OFF, the determination in step S209 is not satisfied, the process returns to step S202 again, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

(Step S217)
In step S217, the main CPU 301 has a flag indicating that the right reel 113 has been stopped (right reel stop flag RF) is OFF (RF = 0), and the pressing operation of the right reel stop switch 13 is accepted. Judge whether it was done. Here, if it is determined that the pressing operation of the right reel stop switch 13 has been accepted in accordance with the “forward pressing” stop operation procedure, the determination in step S217 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S218.

(Step S218)
In step S218, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0), as in steps S203 and S211. Here, when the stop operation procedure of “forward press” is followed, since the first reel stop flag is already ON (F = 1) at this time, the determination of this step S218 is not satisfied and the step The processing is moved to S223.

(Step S219) (Step S220) (Step S221)
If it is determined in step S218 that the first reel stop flag is in the OFF state (F = 0), the same processes as those described in steps S204 to S206 are performed in steps S219 to S219. This is performed in step S221. That is, when the pressing operation of the right reel stop switch 13 is accepted according to the stop operation procedure of “reverse pressing”, the first reel stop process (right reel first reel stop process) is performed for the right reel 113 (step 1). In step S219, the reel stop control table for the remaining left reel 111 and middle reel 112 is determined (step S220), and the first reel stop flag is turned on (F = 1) (step S221).

  If the winning flag corresponds to bell 4 or bell 5, the stop operation is performed according to the pressing order in step S220. Therefore, when the pressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11 is accepted, the left reel 111 The reel stop control table for correct pressing order in which the bell symbols are displayed at both the upper position and the lower position is selected. However, when the winning flag corresponds to bell 1, bell 2, or bell 3, the stop operation does not follow the pressing order. Therefore, when the pressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11 is accepted, the left reel 111 The reel stop control table for the wrong answer in the pressing order in which one of the bell symbol, white symbol, red symbol and blue symbol is displayed only in either the upper position or the lower position is selected. .

(Step S222)
Next, in step S222, the main CPU 301 sets the right reel stop flag RF to ON (RF = 1), and moves the process to step S209.

(Step S223)
When a stop operation according to a stop operation procedure other than “reverse pressing” is accepted, in step S223, the main CPU 301 performs a reel stop control table (in this case) corresponding to the internal lottery flag as the middle right reel stop process. The control of the stop position of the winning symbol is executed based on the reel stop control table determined in step S205 or step S212. At this time, the right reel 113 becomes the second or third stop reel (second reel or third reel), and all the processes in steps S219 to S221 are bypassed, and the process proceeds to step S222. .

  As for the right reel 113, reception information (including reception position information and stop eye information) is appropriately transmitted to the sub-control board 400 as described for the left reel 111 and the middle reel 112. That is, the reception information based on the reception of the pressing operation of the right reel 113 in steps 217 to S223 is appropriately transmitted to the sub control board 400. For example, when the determination at step S217 is satisfied, the reception position information at which the pressing operation has been received is transmitted to the sub-control board 400, and stop eye information is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 at steps S221 and S222. In this way, the reception information is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 each time the reel stop switch (right reel stop switch 13) is pressed and the timing when the reel (right reel 113) is stopped. .

(Step S224)
In step S <b> 224, the main CPU 301 transmits information indicating that the reel stop process has ended (this is referred to as “reel stop command”) to the sub-control board 400. Thus, the reel stop process is terminated.

  In the above, the case where the stop operation according to the stop operation procedure of “forward press” is mainly received has been described. Description is omitted. By the way, when a stop operation according to the “middle push” stop operation procedure is accepted, there are some differences from the above description, and therefore, description will be given below.

  That is, when the “middle press” stop operation procedure is followed, unlike the step S205 in the “forward press” (or the step S220 in the “reverse press”), any of the four active lines is still at this point. It is also possible to arrange the corresponding winning combination symbols. That is, if the symbol at the middle position among the stops of the first stop reel (in this case, the middle reel 112) is a symbol that may become the winning symbol, the effective line based on that symbol The reel stop control table capable of aligning the corresponding winning symbols of the remaining reels (the left reel 111 and the right reel 113) is selected.

  This point will be specifically described. For example, in the first stop reel (in this case, the middle reel 112), it is assumed that a symbol that may become a winning combination symbol is stopped at the middle position in the display window 21. In this case, all of the lower right line 171, the upper right line 172, the V-shaped line 173, and the reverse V-shaped line 174 are positioned at the middle stop position of the middle reel 112 as an effective stop position (a pattern capable of forming an effective line). Therefore, the corresponding winning symbols of the remaining left reel 111 and right reel 113 can be aligned on all active lines.

  Therefore, in the case of “middle push”, the corresponding winning winning symbols of the remaining left reel 111 and right reel 113 are aligned on any of the right downward line 171, the right upward line 172, the V-shaped line 173, and the reverse V-shaped line 174. The reel stop control table that can be used is selected. Therefore, when a stop operation according to the “middle push” stop operation procedure is accepted, only the middle reel 112 is stopped, and if there is a winning symbol at the middle position, it is still on any of the four active lines. It is also possible to align the winning winning symbols. Therefore, at the stage where the process of step S215 is performed, a plurality of reel stop control tables capable of aligning the corresponding winning combination symbols on any active line are prepared, and any one may be selected.

[Retraction control]
In the reel stop process, reel stop control is performed to draw the winning symbol (corresponding winning symbol) corresponding to the winning flag as much as possible into the display window 21 (especially on the active line). Such reel stop control is also referred to as so-called “pull-in control”. In this pull-in control, a single symbol is one frame, and a predetermined number of frames (that is, a predetermined number of symbols) is set as an upper limit. Is done.

  Specifically, for example, four frames are determined in advance as a range that can be stopped in the display window 21 (hereinafter referred to as “pull-in controllable range”) when a reel stop operation by the player is accepted. If there is a winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination allowed in the game within the range, control is performed to bring the symbol into the display window 21 and stop the reel. The “pull-in controllable range” here refers to the maximum number of frames that the reel can move in the rotation direction of the reel from when the reel stop operation is accepted until the reel stops. (4 frames in the above example). In the slot machine 1, 21 symbols are written on the left reel band 151, the middle reel band 152, and the right reel band 153, respectively, and the drawing-in control of the symbols is performed with the upper limit of 4 symbols among them.

  Therefore, according to such reel stop control, even if the winning combination symbol corresponding to the winning combination allowed in the game is not present in the display window 21 when the reel stop operation is accepted, If the winning symbol is within the range that can be drawn, the winning symbol can be moved to the display window 21 and stopped.

  In addition, by performing this pull-in control, even if the timing at which the player presses the winning symbol is somewhat early, if the winning symbol is within the pullable range, the winning symbol is displayed. It can be pulled into the display window 21 and stopped. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of spillage as much as possible. As described above, “missing” means that the winning bonus cannot be obtained and the gaming bonus corresponding to the winning bonus cannot be acquired, and the gaming bonus is lost.

  As described above, the replay symbol and the bell symbol are uniformly arranged on the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113, respectively. For example, the number of other symbols arranged between the replay symbol and the replay symbol is 1 to a maximum of 4 for the middle reel 112, and 1 to a maximum of 6 for the left reel 111 and the right reel 113. Has been. For this reason, when the replay is a winning flag, the replay symbol can always be drawn on any of the effective lines by the pull-in control. As a result, the player can always arrange the replay symbols without needing to push.

[Determination process]
When the reel stop process is completed, the main CPU 301 has the winning combination symbols on any active line in the display window 21 (whether the combination of symbols corresponding to any winning combination is displayed). A determination is made as to whether or not. When all the reels are stopped by this reel stop processing, the winning combination symbols are arranged on any active line from the stop eye mode in the display window 21 (the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination) Is displayed). In particular, the stop eye when all the reels are in a stopped state is sometimes called a “out”, and in the following, the stop eye when all the reels are in a stopped state is referred to as “out”. It is called dice.

  Specific contents of the determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S301)
First, in step S301, the main CPU 301 determines whether a BB game is currently being played. This is to determine an ON (= 1) state and an OFF (= 0) state of a game state flag, which will be described later as a BB game flag. At this time, if it is determined that the BB game flag is OFF, the determination in step S301 is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S302. At this time, if it is determined that the BB game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S311.

(Step S302)
In step S302, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not BB symbols are aligned on any valid line. When it is determined that the BB symbols are aligned on any of the effective lines (for example, when “white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol” is aligned on the effective line 171), this step S302 The determination is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S303. At this time, if it is determined that BB symbols are not aligned on any active line, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S303)
In the next step S303, the main CPU 301 executes a BB game start process (details will be described later). Here, as the BB game, a process for concentrating and playing a plurality of games where medals can be easily obtained is performed.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the replay symbols are aligned on any active line. When it is determined that the replay symbols are aligned on any of the active lines (when “RP symbol-RP symbol-RP symbol” is aligned with any of the effective lines 171 to 174), The determination in step S304 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S305. At this time, if it is determined that the replay symbols are not aligned on any active line, the process proceeds to step S307.

(Step S305)
In step S305, the main CPU 301 executes a replay game process. In this replay game process, a MAX bet command is temporarily stored in the main RAM 303 in order to start the next game with the same bet number (MAX bet in this example) as the bet number in the game. Based on this command, the next game can be started as a replay.

(Step S306)
In step S306, the main CPU 301 turns off the replay winning flag and ends the determination process. In this case, the replay winning flag that was turned on in step S108 is turned off.

(Step S307)
In step S307, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the small role symbols are aligned on any of the active lines. When it is determined that the small role symbols are aligned on any of the effective lines (for example, when “blue 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is aligned with any of the effective lines 171 to 174) The determination in step S307 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S308. At this time, if it is determined that there is no small role symbol on any active line, the process proceeds to step S310.

(Step S308)
In the next step S308, the main CPU 301 pays out a prescribed number of medals according to the small role symbols arranged on any of the active lines (dispensing a prescribed number of medals from the hopper device 520). At this time, the main CPU 301 displays the payout number of medals on the payout number display unit 25.

  As a result, the player is notified (or notified or displayed) that a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the small role have been paid out. Note that information on payout (payout command) regarding the number of medals to be paid out may be transmitted to the sub-control board 400 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 or the like on the sub-control board 400.

(Step S309)
In step S309, the main CPU 301 turns off the corresponding small role winning flag and ends the determination process. In this case, the small role winning flag turned on in step S108 is turned off. Specifically, as a single winning role, if you win the bell, turn off the bell winning flag, if you win a watermelon, turn off the watermelon winning flag, if you win a cherry Turn off the cherry winning flag.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning combination (“small role + BB” or “replay + BB”) with the bonus is won and it is determined in step S304 or step S307 that the small role symbols (or replay symbols) have been prepared. In this step S309, the small role winning flag (or replay winning flag) is turned OFF, but the BB winning flag is not turned OFF but is turned ON and carried over from the next game onward.

(Step S310)
Next, when it is determined in step S310 that none of the winning symbol symbols are aligned on the active line, that is, when any of the determinations in step S302, step S304, or step S307 is not satisfied, The main CPU 301 executes a loss process. It should be noted that the outcome displayed on the display window 21 when the processing of step S310 is performed is also referred to as “losing eye (disjoint pattern combination mode)”.

  In the losing process, when the winning flag that is ON at this time is a winning flag other than the BB winning flag, the winning flag is turned OFF. Further, when none of the winning flags is ON (that is, when the lose flag is ON), the lose flag is turned OFF. Therefore, if the winning flag does not correspond to the BB winning flag, “missing” is determined at this point.

  When the winning flag corresponds to the BB winning flag, the winning flag is not turned off and is carried over after the next game. As a result, the winning flag is carried over until the corresponding winning combination symbol can be aligned without causing any loss of BB.

  Therefore, the player can be confident that the BB's gaming benefits can always be obtained without worrying about losing the winning combination (BB), which has a higher profit level than other winning combinations (for example, replays and small roles). You can enter the game with a feeling. In particular, a player with a low level of skill can practice practicing as many times as necessary until the BB symbols are aligned.

  The processing from step S302 to step S310 is executed in the case of a normal game. Next, processing (processing after step S311) executed during the BB game will be described.

(Step S311)
In step S <b> 311, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the effective role symbols during the BB game are available. The “effective combination during BB game” here is a collective term for winning combinations in which medals are paid out during a BB game including bell, watermelon, and cherry. If it is determined that the active role symbols in the BB game are aligned on any active line, the determination in step S311 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S312. At this time, if it is determined that there is no BB game effective role symbol on any active line, the process proceeds to step S314.

(Step S312)
In the next step S312, the main CPU 301 pays out a specified number of medals corresponding to the active role symbols in the BB game that are aligned on any of the active lines (pay out a specified number of medals from the hopper device 520). ). At this time, the main CPU 301 displays the payout number of medals on the payout number display unit 25. As a result, the player is notified (or notified and displayed) that a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the active combination in the BB game have been paid out. As described in step S308 above, the payout information (payout command) regarding the number of medals to be paid out at this time is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 or the like on the sub-control board 400. It may be a thing.

(Step S313)
In step S313, the main CPU 301 executes a BB game end determination process (details will be described later).

(Step S314)
In step S314, the main CPU 301 turns off the establishment flag (including a winning flag or a lost flag). That is, in this step S314, the loss flag is also turned OFF.

[BB game start processing]
When the determination in step S304 is satisfied, a BB game start process is executed (see FIG. 13). This BB game start process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S304-1)
First, in step S304-1, the main CPU 301 determines whether the BB winning flag is ON (= 1). Here, as described above, there are five types of BB, “BB1” to “BB5”. Therefore, the BB winning flag also includes the BB1 winning flag to the BB5 winning flag. That is, in step S304-1, it is determined which of the BB1 winning flag to the BB5 winning flag is ON. If the determination in step S304-1 is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step S304-2. If the determination in step S304-1 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S304-6.

(Step S304-2)
In step S304-2, the main CPU 301 turns on the BB game in-progress flag corresponding to the BB winning flag determined to be turned on in step S304-1. The BB game in-progress flag is also provided with a BB1 in-game flag through a BB5 in-game flag corresponding to BB1 through BB5.

  At this time, the main CPU 301 sets the BB winning flag to OFF (= 0). Further, at this time, the main CPU 301 transmits a command (BB game executing command) indicating that the BB1 game to the BB5 game are being executed to the sub-control board 400.

(Step S304-3)
Next, in step S304-3, the main CPU 301 selects a bonus game determination table (a hit value determination table for the BB game) shown in FIG. Thereby, a game in which the winning value determination table is changed to the bonus game determination table from the next game is executed.

(Step S304-4)
In step S304-4, the main CPU 301 clears the cumulative payout number count during the BB game. Thereby, accumulation of the cumulative payout number is executed from the next game. From the next game, the BB game is started with the same multiplier as that of the normal game, that is, with 3 bets (3 cards).

(Step S304-5)
In step S304-5, the main CPU 301 transmits a BB game start command to the sub-control board 400.

(Step S304-6)
If the determination in step S304-1 is not satisfied, in step S304-6, the main CPU 301 executes error processing. Such a case corresponds to a case where BB symbols are aligned even though the BB winning flag is OFF. In other words, this may occur when any illegal means (for example, goto action) is performed or when a failure occurs in the slot machine 1. Therefore, in error processing, a display notifying the occurrence of an error is performed by lamps such as the side lamp 5a, the lower left speaker 33a, the lower right speaker 34a, the upper left speaker 50a, the upper right speaker 51a, and the like.

[BB game end determination process]
As described with reference to FIG. 13, in step S314, the BB game end determination process is executed. The BB game end determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S314-1)
First, in step S314-1, the main CPU 301 adds the payout number of the game to the cumulative payout number in the BB game in response to the medal payout in step S312 (see FIG. 13).

(Step S314-2)
Next, in step S314-2, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the cumulative payout number during the BB game has exceeded 300. When it is determined that the cumulative payout number during the BB game does not exceed 300, the process proceeds to the next step S314-3, and when it is determined that the cumulative payout number during the BB game exceeds 300 The process moves to step S314-7.

(Step S314-3)
In step S314-3, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of remaining games (G) of the BB game is “0”. If it is determined that the remaining game number (G) of the BB game is not “0”, the process proceeds to the next step S314-4, and the remaining game number (G) of the BB game is “0”. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S314-7. In the slot machine 1, the maximum number of games that can be executed during the BB game is set to 30 times.

(Step S314-4)
In step S314-4, the main CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the remaining number of games (G) in the BB game and updates the number as the remaining number of games (G) in the new BB game.

(Step S314-5)
In step S314-5, the main CPU 301 displays the remaining game number (G) of the BB game updated in step S314-4 on the game progress indicator 24. As for the remaining game number (G) of the BB game, information related to the remaining game number (remaining game number command) is transmitted to the sub control board 400 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 or the like on the sub control board 400. It may be a thing.

(Step S314-6)
In step S314-6, the main CPU 301 displays the total number of payouts in the BB game on the payout number display unit 25. Note that the number of medals to be paid out during the BB game may also be information on payout (payout command) transmitted to the sub control board 400 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 or the like on the sub control board 400. Good.

(Step S314-7)
In step S314-7, the main CPU 301 turns off any of the BB game in-game flags from the BB1 in-game flag to the BB5 in-game flag turned on in step S304-2 (see FIG. 14).

(Step S314-8)
In step S314-8, the main CPU 301 transmits a BB game end command to the sub-control board 400, and moves the process to step S314-6.

  Then, the main CPU 301 performs the process of step S314-6 via step S314-8, and then ends the BB game end determination process.

  The above is an example of control by the main control board 300.

[Basic control of production operation]
In the slot machine 1, various effect operations are controlled by the sub-control board 400 as the game progresses.

  In the sub control board 400, various commands (start command, BB game start command, winning command, BB game end command, medal insertion command, bet operation command, reel rotating command, reel stop command received from the main control board 300 side. Etc., or various game processes based on the output signal) are appropriately performed. As described above, various commands output from the main control board 300 are temporarily stored in the sub control board 400 (sub RAM 415).

  Then, based on the command, an effect mode prepared in advance is selected and executed. Such effect modes are stored in the sub control board 400 (mainly the sub ROM 414 and the image ROM 422) as an effect mode data table (not shown), and a plurality of effect modes corresponding to the command are prepared.

  In the slot machine 1, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game (so-called AT (assist time) game) in which notification of the pressing order of the bell 1 to the bell 5 is performed only for a predetermined period. In the AT game, the push order is notified for the bells 1 to 5. Since the notification of the pushing order is not performed in the normal game, the AT game doubles the number of medals that can be obtained when winning the bell compared to the normal game.

  Therefore, the AT game is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game, and the game can be advanced while gradually increasing the medals or without reducing the medals so much.

  FIG. 16 is a process diagram showing a process for assembling and inspecting the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 16 shows all six processes (first process to sixth process) required for assembly and inspection of the gaming machine including the slot machine as described above, from the first process to the sixth process in order. It goes through each of these steps.

  In the first step, various boards as described above (for example, the main control board 300, the effect control board 410, etc.) are attached to the casing of the gaming machine. In the first step, various substrates are also connected.

  In the second step, the reel is attached to the gaming machine to which the board is attached in the first step. In the second step, communication cables for communicating with various substrates are connected to the various substrates.

  In the third step, the liquid crystal display device is subsequently attached to the gaming machine to which the reel is attached in the second step. Also in the third step, a communication cable for communicating with the attached liquid crystal display device is connected to various substrates.

  In the fourth step, various effect members are attached to the gaming machine to which the liquid crystal display device is attached in the third step. Also in this 4th process, the communication cable which communicates with the produced presentation member is connected to various board | substrates.

  Furthermore, in the fifth step, the actual game is played using the devices (board, reel, liquid crystal display device, effect member, etc.) used in the game, which are attached in all four steps from the first step to the fourth step. This is a process of confirming the start of the gaming machine in order to check whether it is correctly attached so that it can be normally performed and whether the attachment position is correct.

  In the sixth step, the front cabinet is united with the housing to which the device is attached in each step from the first step to the fifth step, and a final operation check is performed. In this final operation check process, after supplying power by opening and closing the front panel and pressing the power button, the setting information is changed and the setting information is visually confirmed. Further, in the final operation confirmation process, a process for confirming the insertion and withdrawal states of medals as game media and simultaneously confirming the pressing state of the lever and the stop button is performed.

  The gaming machine is assembled and inspected by such a process, and the detailed flow of the activation confirmation process performed in the fifth process at this time is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the activation confirmation process shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 17, in the main control board 300 in the gaming machine, processing is started when the power button of the gaming machine is pressed, and supply (input) of electric power necessary for the game is started (S1701).

  In a state where the power is supplied, the main control board 300 determines whether or not the setting information changing operation has been performed by an inspector or the like (S1702), and when the setting information changing operation is performed (YES in S1702). Then, the setting information is changed based on the change operation (S1703).

  In the setting information changing process, a process of switching information (table information or the like) to be referred to when performing a combination lottery process based on the setting information is also performed.

  Subsequently, the main control board 300 performs an inspection process (S1704). A detailed flow of this inspection process is shown in FIG. 18 and will be described later. When the setting information changing operation is not performed (NO in S1702), the inspection process is performed without changing the setting information.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of an inspection process for inspecting the installation position of the speaker performed on the main control board 300 configured by the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  This speaker (lower left speaker 33a, lower right speaker 34a, upper left speaker 50a, upper right speaker 51a) is also called a sound output device, and is a device that outputs sound information related to a game, and is a main control board 300 and an effect control board 410. This is a device that outputs sound information based on an instruction from. In particular, a gaming machine is provided with a plurality of speakers, and when each speaker is installed at a different installation position, sound information corresponding to the installation position is output, thereby enhancing the entertainment of the game. It can be done. In other words, each speaker can output sound information optimized according to the installation position.

  In FIG. 18, a speaker cable terminal (first terminal) provided at an end of a speaker cable that transmits an audio signal to each speaker (sound output device) provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine, and amplified by an amplifier A predetermined test start condition in a state in which an amplifier cable terminal (second terminal) provided at an end of an amplifier cable that transmits the audio signal to each speaker via the speaker cable terminal for each speaker is connected. When the above is established, the main control board 300 starts an inspection process for inspecting whether or not the operation performed by the apparatus to be inspected as described below (“speaker” in this example) is normally performed.

  At this time, it has speaker cable terminals according to the number of speakers provided in the gaming machine, and has amplifier cable terminals according to the number of terminals of these speaker cable terminals, the speaker cable terminals and the amplifier cable terminals, Is in a connected state.

  That is, the speaker cable terminals and the amplifier cable terminals have the same number or a larger number of amplifier cable terminals than the speaker cable terminals.

  The terminals at this time are engaged or fitted with each other, and when the speaker cable terminal is the engaging portion, the amplifier cable terminal constitutes the engaged portion, and the amplifier cable terminal is the engaging portion. In this case, the speaker cable terminal constitutes the engaged portion.

  When the speaker cable terminals and the amplifier cable terminals are the same number, when all the speaker cable terminals and the amplifier cable terminals are engaged, each of the speaker cable terminal and the amplifier cable terminal is engaged with one of them. . Further, when the speaker cable terminals and the amplifier cable terminals have different quantities and there are more amplifier cable terminals than the speaker cable terminals, when all the speaker cable terminals are engaged with the amplifier cable terminals, one of the amplifier cable terminals is used. Or, a plurality indicate that they are not engaged with the speaker cable terminals.

  This indicates that when the terminal engaging operation is performed artificially, the speaker cable terminal and the amplifier cable terminal can be engaged with each other.

  In such a terminal configuration, the main control board 300 determines whether or not an inspection start condition is satisfied (S1801).

  The inspection start condition at this time is condition information used for determining the timing (timing) of the inspection start of the inspection process. As an example of this inspection start condition, the condition that the speaker cable terminal is engaged with the amplifier cable terminal can be detected, and the speaker cable terminal and the amplifier cable terminal are engaged. Thus, it is possible to make a condition that an inspection start command or the like is input to the main control board 300 from an external terminal. Further, as the inspection start condition, a predetermined activation confirmation operation using a button or the like by the inspector can be performed. As an activation confirmation operation at this time, there is an operation of continuously pressing the left position of the cross button twice.

  The main control board 300 does not start this inspection process until it is determined that the inspection start condition is satisfied (NO in S1801) in the determination process (S1801) of whether or not the inspection start condition is satisfied. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the inspection start condition is satisfied (YES in S1801), the main control board 300 reads “inspection confirmation information” provided for each speaker to be inspected. Then, the main control board 300 performs an inspection start confirmation process using the read “inspection confirmation information” (S1802).

  This inspection confirmation information is stored in the main ROM or the like, and is used for inspecting the speaker designated by the speaker designation information (also simply referred to as “designation information”) for designating the speaker to be inspected. In addition to the inspection instruction command to be used, information on the number of inspections in which inspection processing is performed by transmitting the inspection instruction command to the speaker specified by the speaker specification information, the inspection content and inspection state using lamps (eg, lamps 44 to 46 for presentation) Lamp output information and the like are output. The speaker designation information and the inspection instruction command at this time are made up of quantities corresponding to the number of speakers provided in the gaming machine.

  In other words, the inspection start confirmation process performs inspection confirmation whether the supply state of the electric energy necessary for outputting sound information and the installation or engagement state of other speakers are in a state where the inspection can be started. This is a process of confirming using information. For example, the speaker cable terminal for the speaker designated by the speaker designation information is engaged with the amplifier cable terminal, and it is confirmed whether the desired audio data is output from the speaker (is connected).

  At this time, the main control board 300 stores the read inspection confirmation information in the main RAM or the like (S1803).

  Subsequently, the main control board 300 determines whether or not the inspection can be started by this inspection start confirmation process (S1804), and if it is not determined that the inspection can be started (NO in S1804), the inspection is performed. A screen for notifying the error state that is not started is displayed on the liquid crystal display device (S1808). At this time, a process of counting the time until the inspection start confirmation process is stopped is performed, and it is determined whether or not the time until the inspection is stopped is counted by this timing process (S1809). When this time is counted (YES in S1809), the processing in this flowchart is terminated. Until this time is measured (NO in S1809), the inspection start confirmation process is performed again (S1802).

  Subsequently, in the determination process (S1804) of whether or not the inspection can be started by the inspection start confirmation process, when determining that the inspection can be started (YES in S1804), the main control board 300 stores the stored inspection. The “inspection instruction command” and the lamp output information included in the confirmation information are transmitted to the effect control board 410 (syscon) via the speaker cable terminal for each speaker (S1805).

  At this time, the production control board 410 notifies (bridges) this inspection instruction command to the sound control unit 424.

  The sound control unit 424 analyzes the inspection instruction command, identifies the speaker identified by the inspection instruction command, and transmits sound information (audio signal) corresponding to the identified speaker position to the speaker via the amplifier. To do. Further, the sound control unit 424 transmits sound information to the sub CPU 412 when transmitting sound information (audio signal) corresponding to the position of the speaker to each speaker via an amplifier, and lamp output. Notify information.

  Thereby, the sub CPU 412 transmits a lamp output signal based on the lamp output mode indicated by the lamp output information received from the sound control unit 424 to the side lamps 5a, 5b and the like in addition to the effect lamps 44 to 46. As a result, the effect lamps 44 to 46 and the side lamps 5a and 5b are turned on and blinked in an output manner based on the lamp output signal.

  At this time, the sub CPU 412 may transmit the lamp output signal to the effect lamps 44 to 46 or the like to the sound control unit 424 or may notify the sound controller 424 that the lamp has been transmitted. By performing this notification process, the sub CPU 412 and the sound control unit 424 can cooperate with each other to notify information associated with the inspection of each speaker.

  This lamp output information includes the output mode of the lamp for each speaker designated by the speaker designation information (information on lighting or blinking in addition to the output color).

  As an example of this lamp output mode, the lower left speaker 33a outputs a lamp with “R (red)”, and the lower right speaker 34a outputs a lamp with “G (green)”. For example, a lamp is output as “B (blue)”, and if it is the upper right speaker 51a, a lamp is output as “W (white)”.

  As a result, sound information corresponding to the installation position of the speaker is output from each speaker, and the lamp information for the installation position of the speaker is output together with the sound information output from the speaker specified by the lamp output information. In this manner, light is output from the lamp. The sound information and the lamp output mode at this time are information relating to the installation position of the speaker, and are information that allows a player (including an inspector) to specify the installation position of the speaker. Specifically, the sound information is information that can specify the installation position of the speaker when the player listens to the sound information that is output, and the lamp output mode is when the player visually recognizes the lamp. This is information that can specify the installation position of the speaker according to the output mode of the lamp. Of course, it is necessary for the player to be able to recognize the installation position of the speaker with respect to the output mode of the lamp in advance.

  The main control board 300 records the number of times the speaker is inspected every time this sound information is output (S1806).

  The main control board 300 determines whether this number of inspections is equal to or greater than the number of required inspections specified in advance (S1807). If it is determined that the number of inspections is greater than the number of required inspections (YES in S1807), The process in is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined that the number of inspections is equal to or greater than the number of required inspections (NO in S1807), the main control board 300 again transmits the inspection instruction command included in the read inspection confirmation information to the syscon. (S1805), and the process of outputting the sound information is performed.

  In this manner, the main control board 300 performs an inspection process for each speaker by transmitting an inspection instruction command corresponding to the position of each speaker to be inspected.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of sound output processing performed in the sound control unit configured by the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 19, the sound control unit 424 determines whether or not an inspection instruction command is received from the main control board 300 via the effect control board 410 (S1901).

  If it is determined that the inspection instruction command has been received from the main control board 300 (YES in S1901), the sound control unit 424 specifies the speaker to be inspected for the received inspection instruction command and the sound information output from the speaker ( S1902).

  For example, the inspection information table as shown in FIG. 21 is referred to, and the speaker to be inspected specified for the received inspection instruction command and the sound information are specified.

  Then, the sound control unit 424 performs sound output control processing for outputting sound information based on position information of the inspection target speaker to the inspection target speaker (S1903). A detailed flow of this sound output control process is shown in FIG. 20 and will be described later.

  FIG. 20 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the sound output control process performed in the sound output process shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 20, the sound control unit 424 performs the following process according to the analysis content obtained by analyzing the received inspection instruction command.

  First, the sound control unit 424 determines whether or not the inspection target for the inspection instruction command is a speaker installed at position information identified by the installation position 1 (first installation position) (S2001). This installation position 1 indicates the upper left of the gaming machine.

  When it is determined that the inspection target for the inspection instruction command is a speaker installed in the position information identified by the installation position 1 (YES in S2001), the sound control unit 424 determines the installation position information of the installation position 1 The designated sound information is output to the amplifier cable terminal designated for the installation position information (S2002).

  As a result, sound information is output from a speaker having a speaker cable terminal connected to the amplifier cable terminal designated for the installation position information. The sound information at this time is sound information corresponding to the installation position 1 as described above, and is “upper left” because the installation position 1 is “upper left”. In other words, if a speaker having a speaker cable terminal connected to the amplifier cable terminal designated for the installation position information is installed in the “upper left”, the “upper left” is output from the upper left speaker. It becomes. This indicates that the installation position of the speaker matches the information regarding the installation position output from the speaker.

  When the speaker is installed at a position other than “upper left”, for example, when installed at a position such as “lower right” in addition to “upper right”, “lower left”, the installed position and output. Inconsistency occurs with the sound information to be played. As an example, it is shown that “It is upper left” may be output from a speaker installed in “upper right”.

  If the inspection target for the inspection instruction command is not determined to be the speaker installed at the position information identified by the installation position 1 (NO in S2001), the sound control unit 424 continues the inspection for the inspection instruction command. It is determined whether or not the target is a speaker installed at position information identified by the installation position 2 (second installation position) (S2003).

  When it is determined that the inspection target for the inspection instruction command is a speaker installed in the position information identified by the installation position 2 (YES in S2003), the sound control unit 424 determines the installation position information of the installation position 2 The designated sound information is output to the amplifier cable terminal designated for the installation position information (S2004).

  As a result, sound information is output from a speaker having a speaker cable terminal connected to the amplifier cable terminal designated for the installation position information. The sound information at this time is sound information corresponding to the installation position 2 as described above, and is “upper right” because the installation position 2 is “upper right”. In other words, if a speaker having a speaker cable terminal connected to the amplifier cable terminal designated for the installation position information is installed in the “upper right”, “upper right” is output from the upper right speaker. It becomes.

  In addition, when it is not determined that the inspection target for the inspection instruction command is the speaker installed in the position information identified by the installation position 2 (NO in S2003), the sound control unit 424 continues the inspection for the inspection instruction command. It is determined whether or not the target is a speaker installed at position information identified by the installation position 3 (third installation position) (S2005).

  When it is determined that the inspection target corresponding to the inspection instruction command is a speaker installed in the position information identified by the installation position 3 (YES in S2005), the sound control unit 424 determines the installation position information of the installation position 3 The designated sound information is output to the amplifier cable terminal designated for the installation position information (S2006).

  As a result, sound information is output from a speaker having a speaker cable terminal connected to the amplifier cable terminal designated for the installation position information. The sound information at this time is sound information corresponding to the installation position 3 as described above, and is “lower left” because the installation position 3 is “lower left”. In other words, if a speaker having a speaker cable terminal connected to the amplifier cable terminal specified for the installation position information is installed in “lower left”, “lower left” is output from the lower left speaker. It becomes.

  In addition, when it is not determined that the inspection target for the inspection instruction command is the speaker installed in the position information identified by the installation position 3 (NO in S2005), the sound control unit 424 continues the inspection for the inspection instruction command. It is determined whether or not the target is a speaker installed at position information identified by the installation position 4 (fourth installation position) (S2007).

  When it is determined that the inspection target for the inspection instruction command is a speaker installed in the position information identified by the installation position 4 (YES in S2007), the sound control unit 424 performs the installation position information on the installation position 4 The designated sound information is output to the amplifier cable terminal designated for the installation position information (S2008).

  As a result, sound information is output from a speaker having a speaker cable terminal connected to the amplifier cable terminal designated for the installation position information. The sound information at this time is sound information corresponding to the installation position 4 as described above, and is “lower right” because the installation position 4 is “lower right”. In other words, if a speaker having a speaker cable terminal connected to the amplifier cable terminal specified for the installation position information is installed in the “lower right”, it will output “lower right” from the lower right speaker. Will be.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of an inspection information table stored in the effect control board 410 of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  This inspection information table is stored in the sub-ROM 414 of the production control board 410, and includes an [inspection instruction command] item 2101, an [inspection object] item 2102, an [installation position information] item 2103, a [terminal ID] item 2104, [Sound identification information] item 2105 and [Sound information] item 2106 are included.

  The “inspection instruction command” item 2101 is an item in which commands received from the main control board 300 are specified, and four commands are specified as inspection instruction commands in the inspection information table shown in FIG. As an example, “CODE = 81H, DATA = 2AH” is designated.

  Further, an “inspection target” item 2102 is information for identifying a speaker that is a device to be inspected, and is specified by a speaker name or a speaker ID. “Speaker 01” is specified as an inspection target for the inspection instruction command “CODE = 81H, DATA = 2AH” specified in the [Inspection Command] item 2101.

  An “installation position information” item 2103 indicates a position where the “speaker 01”, which is the inspection target specified in the “inspection target” item 2102, should be installed.

  [Terminal ID] item 2104 indicates identification information of a terminal to which a speaker cable terminal is connected in the speaker having the installation position information specified in [Installation position information] item 2103.

  [Sound identification information] item 2105 is information for identifying sound information output from the speaker.

  The [sound information] item 2106 indicates sound information that is output from the speaker with respect to the sound identification information specified in the [sound identification information] item 2105 and can be heard by the examiner.

  An example in the examination information table having such a configuration will be shown.

  When the inspection instruction command “CODE = 81H, DATA = 2AH” indicated in the “inspection instruction command” item 2101 is received from the main control board 300, the sound control unit 424 checks the inspection object specified in the “inspection object” item 2102. This indicates that the speaker is “speaker 01” and the position to be set in the installation position information “upper left” as shown in the “installation position information” item 2103. In addition, the speaker cable terminal of the speaker of the installation position information “upper left” shown in the “installation position information” item 2103 is connected to “terminal 01” specified in the “terminal ID” item 2104, so that “sound The sound information identified by the sound identification information “sound information 01” specified in the “identification information” item 2105 and the voice “upper left” indicated in the “sound information” item 2106 is connected to the “terminal 01” Output from the other speaker.

  The embodiment described above is one embodiment of the present invention, and is not limited to these examples, and can be implemented with appropriate modifications within a range not changing the gist thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Housing | casing 3 Front door 3A Upper panel part 3B Middle panel part 3C Operation panel part 3D Lower panel part 11 Left reel stop switch 12 Middle reel stop switch 13 Right reel stop switch 18s Production button detection switch 23 Storage quantity indicator 24 game progress indicator 25 payout number indicator 33a lower left speaker 34a lower right speaker 50a upper left speaker 51a upper right speaker 41 (43) liquid crystal display device 44 to 46 effect lamp 100 reel substrate 110 spinning device 111 left reel 112 middle reel 113 Right reel 151 Left reel band 152 Middle reel band 153 Right reel band 200 Central display board 300 Main control board 301 Main CPU
303 Main ROM
304 Main RAM
400 Sub control board 410 Production control board 412 Sub CPU
414 Sub ROM
415 Sub RAM
420 Image Sound Generation Board 500 Power Supply Board 510 Power Supply 511 Power Switch 512 Reset Switch 520 Hopper Device 530s Auxiliary Reservoir Full Sensor 540 Set Value Change Enable Switch

Claims (1)

Control means for controlling the game;
Sound control means for instructing output of sound information related to a game using a game medium;
A plurality of sound output means for outputting the sound information in response to an output instruction from the sound control means,
The sound control means is
Designation information storage means for storing designation information indicating installation positions of the plurality of sound output means;
Sound information storage means for storing sound information for specifying the installation position;
Sound information output control means for performing control to output the sound information from the sound output means according to the installation position specified in the specification information and specified by the sound information;
When the sound control means receives the inspection instruction command transmitted by the control means, the sound information output control means controls the output of the sound information a predetermined number of times required for inspection. A gaming machine capable of determining from the outside whether or not the plurality of sound output means are provided at regular installation positions based on whether or not the installation position matches the installation position specified by the sound information.