JP6243638B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. In addition, the present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units .

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. The rotation of the reel is started by setting and setting the specified number of bets to start, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop switch provided for each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination occurs when a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is arranged on the winning line. To do. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  For these winning combinations, a special role (for example, a bonus) accompanied by a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, a small role accompanied by a game value such as a medal, or a game without using the game value is used. There is a re-playing role with a re-playing grant that can be played. These winning combinations are generally those that can be awarded on condition that the winning lottery performed simultaneously with the start operation is won.

  As a slot machine of this type, when a stop switch is first operated in an order other than the order corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery, it is detected in advance whether or not a predetermined winning can be obtained from the combination of the stopped symbols. There is known a slot machine that can do this (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-066872 A (paragraphs 0217 to 0222 etc.)

  However, it is possible to arbitrarily select a stop switch to be operated first as in Patent Document 1, and as a result, it is possible to detect in advance whether or not a prize can be obtained, which reduces the interest of the game. There is a risk of causing.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention provides:
Each includes a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of the variable display units,
Each derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving display results from the plurality of variable display units,
A pre-determining means (for example, a part for executing the processing of Sd2 in FIG. 8) for determining whether or not a winning is allowed before a display result is derived on the variable display unit;
Deriving control means for performing control to derive the displayed result on the variable display portions corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means when said deriving operation means is operated (e.g., portions for performing the process in Sd3 of Fig. 8) and With
The derivation control means includes
Depending on the predetermined result among the plurality of variable display units in which the identification information is variably displayed when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result (for example, winning one of the left bells 1 to 4) Further, the derivation operation means is operated by a predetermined operation procedure (for example, the first left stop) in which the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section is operated, and then the derivation operation corresponding to the remaining variable display sections. when the unit is displayed results led to all of the variable display unit is operated to derive the predetermined display result sets combined (e.g., winning of the bell 2 shown in FIG. 17),
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined result, the derivation operation means is operated by a specific operation procedure (for example, middle first stop or right first stop) different from the predetermined operation procedure, and the rest when the variable the derivation operation means corresponding to the display portion are all being operated the variable display unit to display the result of is derived does not derive the predetermined display result sets combined (e.g., bell 2 shown in FIG. 17 )
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific result different from the predetermined result (for example, one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or one of the right bells 1 to 4 is won), the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. The derivation operation means is operated by the specific operation procedure in which the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display part corresponding to the identification result among the plurality of variable display parts is operated, and then the remaining variable display said derivation operation means is operated corresponding to the part deriving the specific display results sets fit when the display result is derived for all of the variable display unit (for example, winning of the bell 2 shown in FIG. 17),
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific result, the derivation operation means is operated by the predetermined operation procedure, and thereafter, the derivation operation means corresponding to the remaining variable display units are operated and all the operations are performed. without deriving said specific display result sets fit when the display result on the variable display unit is derived (e.g., pull the other bell 2 shown in FIG. 17),
When the determination result of the predetermination means is a special result different from the predetermined result and the specific result, the player has a privilege than when the determination result of the predetermination means is the predetermined result or the specific result. More likely to be granted,
The derived control means determines the results the predetermined result of the pre-determining means, the particular result, when the said derivation operation means even when a one of the special result is operated by the predetermined operating procedure the A display result common to the variable display unit corresponding to the operation is derived.
According to such a configuration, the interest in the game can be improved.
The “predetermined number of bets” means at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or setting a maximum bet number. May be. Further, the game may be started by setting a bet amount determined according to the gaming state.

Further, the derivation control means derives a common display result regardless of the operation timing of the derivation operation means according to the predetermined operation procedure, regardless of whether the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result or a specific result. (For example, in FIG. 3, the bell and replay of the reel 2L are arranged within 5 frames each).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate a burden felt by the player by operating the derivation operation means so that a common display result is derived.

In addition, the derivation control unit may also be a special result (for example, a chance target) that may give a bonus to the player (for example, winning a BB or RB). A common display result is derived (for example, a part that performs the process of Se13 when it is determined that the winning combination is won in Se12 of FIG. 9).
According to such a configuration, it can be expected that not only a predetermined result but also a special result is determined, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, the derivation control means derives a common display result even when the determination result of the pre-decision means is out of order (for example, when it is determined that there is a deviation in Se12 in FIG. 9, Se13 Part of processing).
According to such a configuration, when operating the derivation operation means corresponding to the specific variable display area, it is possible to increase the frequency of expecting that the specific predetermined result is determined.

In addition, when the derivation operation means is operated by a predetermined operation procedure and the identification information of the variable display unit corresponding to a predetermined result (for example, winning one of the left bells 1 to 4) is derived, An effect execution means for executing a common effect even when the determination result is either the predetermined result or the specific result (for example, any of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bell 1 to 4 is won). It is characterized in that it is provided (for example, the part performing the processing of Sj6 in FIG. 24).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it impossible to determine whether the specific predetermined result or other predetermined results are determined from the production.

Further, the derivation control means determines whether the determination result of the pre-decision means is a predetermined result (for example, one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won) or a specific result (for example, one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4). In any case, regardless of the operation timing of the derivation operation means according to the predetermined operation procedure, a combination of predetermined display results (for example, a combination of symbols of Bell 2) and a specific display are displayed as common display results. The identification information is derived to a predetermined position (for example, the upper stage and the middle stage) so that both of the combination of the results (for example, the symbol combination of the bell 2) can be derived (for example, the process of Se13 in FIG. 9 is performed). Part to do).
According to such a configuration, regardless of the operation timing of the derivation operation means, the identification information constituting both the combination of the predetermined display result of the specific predetermined result and the combination of the predetermined display result of the other predetermined result is set to the predetermined position. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that either the specific predetermined result or the other predetermined result is determined.

A first effect execution control (for example, a part for executing the processing of Sv3 in FIG. 26) for executing a first effect suggesting that there is a possibility of deriving a combination of predetermined display results, and a combination of the predetermined display results can be derived. Second effect execution control is executed to execute a second effect that suggests that the performance is higher than the first effect (for example, a part that executes Sy3 in FIG. 27, Sy3 in FIG. 35, or Sy3 in FIG. 36). Production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) is provided,
When the derivation operation means is operated by the specific operation procedure after the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the predetermined result and the first effect execution control is performed, the effect control unit is configured to perform the second effect. Execution control is performed, and when the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure other than the specific operation procedure, special control is performed without performing the second effect execution control (for example, Sy4 in FIG. 27 or Sy6 in FIG. 35). And a portion that executes the processing of Sy7 in FIG. 36).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent inconsistency between the content of the notified display result and the actual display result when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure in which the combination of the predetermined display results is not displayed. it can.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a block diagram relevant to the output of an external output signal. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the reel rotation process which a main control part performs by a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (sub) which a sub control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the penalty flag set process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT lottery process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a figure for demonstrating an AT lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production execution start process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the penalty flag clear process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). In the modification 1, it is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 1st navigation effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). In the modification 1, it is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd navigation effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). In the modification 2, it is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd navigation effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). In the modification 3, it is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd navigation effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing of the specific example of various special controls in a modification.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1 a whose front surface is open, and a front door 1 b that is pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1 a. .

  Inside the case 1a of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. The three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  As shown in FIG. 3, there are “watermelon” (for example, the design of the area number 20 of the left reel 2L) and “bell” (for example, the area number 19 of the left reel 2L) on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. ), “Rip b” (for example, the symbol of area number 18 on the left reel 2L), “Red 7” (for example, the symbol of area number 17 on the left reel 2L), “Lip a” (for example, left reel 2L) Area number 9), "BAR" (for example, the pattern of area number 8 on the left reel 2L), "cherry" (for example, the pattern of area number 7 on the left reel 2L), and "white 7" (for example, A plurality of types of mutually identifiable symbols such as the symbol of the area number 3 of the left reel 2L are drawn in a predetermined order.

  “Lip b” is common in that it is based on the design of “Lip a”, and is different in that a line is added under the letters “REPLAY”. For this reason, “Lip a” and “Lip b” are different types of symbols, but since the external shapes are similar, they are collectively referred to as “lip”. Symbols with similar outer shapes refer to symbols that share the same aesthetics (impressions) caused by the visual perception of the player who is the consumer, and as a result are the same symbols conceptually. A design that can be recognized (it is difficult to recognize as a different design). As described above, “lip a” and “lip b” differ only in that a line is added under the word “REPLAY”, and are common in other points, and therefore have similar external shapes. It can be said.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

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

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

  In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Further, the first stop of the stop switch 8L is referred to as the first left stop, the second stop of the stop switch 8L is referred to as the second left stop, and the third stop of the stop switch 8L is referred to as the third left stop. . Similarly, the first stop of the stop switch 8C is the first stop during the middle, the second stop of the stop switch 8C is the second stop, and the third stop of the stop switch 8C is the third stop. That's it. Similarly, when the stop switch 8R is stopped for the first time, the first stop at the right, when the stop switch 8R is stopped at the second, the second stop at the right, and when the stop switch 8R is stopped at the third stop That's it.

  Further, the front door 1b displays a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) A certain period of time has passed since (reel rotation start to derive game results) (Waiting to start reel rotation for deriving the game result because there is no wait) LED 19 during waiting to notify that it is on, LED 20 during replay to notify that it is in a replay game to be described later A game display unit 13 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. It has been.

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

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, a game stop state (until a reset operation is performed) when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, after completion of a state advantageous to the player, such as at the end of RT2, which will be described later) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled in a state in which the progress of the game is controlled), automatic settlement processing when a predetermined condition is satisfied (the medal stored as credit is determined by the player's operation) Automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled (returning (returning)) is enabled / disabled, and the flow of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 Is inserted from a medal insertion unit 4 and a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching between a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) and a medal payout exit 9 side, which will be described later, provided inside the housing 1a. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. . In the present embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 15A, when the replay, the fall replay, and the special replay are won or the transition is stopped, the replay probabilities are different from RT0 to RT3. It is comprised so that it may transfer to the game state to do.

  In this embodiment, an example in which three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are applied is described. However, even if only one reel is provided and a winning is determined according to the display result of the one reel. Alternatively, two reels may be provided, and a winning determination may be made according to a combination of display results of two reels, or four or more reels may be provided, and a winning may be determined according to a combination of display results of these reels. It may be determined.

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

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

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

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

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted.

  The main control unit 41 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer, executes a control program stored in a ROM 506, which will be described later, and performs processing related to the progress of the game, and also includes a control circuit mounted on the game control board 40. Control each part directly or indirectly.

  The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 via, for example, the control external clock terminal EXC of the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 41. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 is supplied to the random number circuit 509 via the random number external clock terminal ERC of the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. As an example, the oscillation frequency of the random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 may be set to be equal to or lower than the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42.

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The reset circuit 49 includes a watchdog timer, and provides a user reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the watchdog timer expires, that is, when the operation of the CPU 505 of the main control unit 41 stops for a certain period of time.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a specific information storage circuit 503, a reset / interrupt controller 504, a CPU 505, a ROM 506, and a RAM 507. A CTC (counter / timer circuit) 508, a random number circuit 509, a PIP (parallel input port) 510, a serial communication circuit 511, and an address decoding circuit 512.

  The external bus interface 501 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is an interface function between the external bus and the internal bus of the chip constituting the main control unit 41, an address bus, a data bus, and a direction control function of each control signal. Is a bus interface. For example, the external bus interface 501 is connected to an external memory or an external input / output device externally attached to the main control unit 41, and transmits / receives address signals, data signals, various control signals, and the like to / from these external devices. Anything to do. In this embodiment, the external bus interface 501 includes an internal resource access control circuit 501A.

  The internal resource access control circuit 501A controls access to internal data of the main control unit 41 from an external device via the external bus interface 501, and stores internal data such as a game control program and fixed data stored in the ROM 506, for example. This is a circuit for limiting inappropriate external reading. Here, a circuit analysis device such as an in-circuit emulator (ICE) may be connected to the external bus interface 501 as an external device.

  The clock circuit 502 included in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the oscillation signal input to the control external clock terminal EXC by two. In this embodiment, the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is input to the control external clock terminal EXC. The internal system clock SCLK generated by the clock circuit 502 is supplied to various circuits such as the CPU 505 that control the progress of the game in the main control unit 41. The internal system clock SCLK is also supplied to the random number circuit 509 and used to monitor the frequency of the random number clock RCLK supplied from the random number clock generation circuit 43. Further, the internal system clock SCLK may be output from the system clock output terminal CLKO connected to the clock circuit 502 to the outside of the main control unit 41.

  The unique information storage circuit 503 included in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information serving as internal information of the main control unit 41, for example. As an example, the unique information storage circuit 503 stores three types of unique information such as a ROM code, a chip individual number, and an ID number. The ROM 506 code is a 4-byte numerical value generated from stored data in a predetermined area of the ROM 506, and four numerical values with different generation methods may be prepared. The chip individual number is a 4-byte number assigned when the main control unit 41 is manufactured, and indicates a different numerical value for each chip constituting the main control unit 41. The ID number is an 8-byte number assigned when the main control unit 41 is manufactured, and indicates a different numerical value for each chip constituting the main control unit 41. Here, the chip individual number may be read from the user program, while the ID number may be set so as not to be read from the user program. Note that the unique information storage circuit 503 may be included in the ROM 506 by using a predetermined area of the ROM 506, for example. Alternatively, the unique information storage circuit 503 may be included in the CPU 505 by using a built-in register of the CPU 505, for example.

  The reset / interrupt controller 504 provided in the main control unit 41 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41. The reset controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 504 includes a system reset and a user reset. The system reset is a reset that occurs when a low level signal (system reset signal) is input to the external system reset terminal XSRST for a certain period. The user reset is performed when a low level signal (user reset signal) is input to the external user reset terminal XURST for a certain period of time, or when a time-out signal of the built-in watchdog timer (WDT) is generated, or when running outside the specified area. This reset is caused by a predetermined factor such as the occurrence of prohibition (IAT). In this embodiment, as described above, since the watchdog timer (WDT) mounted on the reset circuit 49 is used without using the built-in watchdog timer, a user reset signal is input to the external user reset terminal XURST. Alternatively, a user reset occurs when the out-of-designated area travel prohibition (IAT) occurs.

  Interrupts controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 504 include a non-maskable interrupt NMI and a maskable interrupt INT. The non-maskable interrupt NMI is an interrupt that is unconditionally accepted even when the CPU 505 is in an interrupt-disabled state. When a low level signal is input to the external non-maskable interrupt terminal XNMI (also used as the input port P4) for a certain period of time. An interrupt that occurs. The maskable interrupt INT is an interrupt that can permit / prohibit acceptance of an interrupt request by a setting instruction of the CPU 505, and multiple interrupts can be executed by setting priority. The maskable interrupt INT is caused by the fact that a low level signal is input to the external maskable interrupt terminal XINT (also used as the input port P3) for a certain period of time, a time-out occurs in the timer circuit included in the CTC 508, Multiple types of interrupt factors are determined in advance, such as the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to data transmission in the serial communication circuit 511 and the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to the acquisition of numerical data as a random value in the random number circuit 509. It only has to be.

  The CPU 505 provided in the main control unit 41 executes processing for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 by executing the program read from the ROM 506. At this time, the CPU 505 reads out fixed data from the ROM 506, the CPU 505 writes various data to the RAM 507 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 505 stores various data temporarily stored in the RAM 507. The CPU 505 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501 or the PIP 510, and the CPU 505 receives the input of various signals via the external bus interface 501 or the serial communication circuit 511. A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 is also performed.

  As described above, in the main control unit 41, the CPU 505 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 506, so that the main control unit 41 (or CPU 505) executes (or performs processing) below. Specifically, the CPU 505 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the game control board 40.

  A ROM 506 provided in the main control unit 41 stores a user program for game control, fixed data, and the like. The ROM 506 stores a security check program 506A. The CPU 505 reads the security check program 506A stored in the ROM 506 when the main control unit 41 shifts to the security mode in response to the power-on of the slot machine 1 or the occurrence of a system reset, and whether the storage content of the ROM 506 has been changed. Execute security check processing to check whether or not. Note that the security check program 506A may be stored in a built-in memory different from the ROM 506. Further, the security check program 506A may correspond to a security check process for inspecting the storage contents of the external memory externally attached to the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, for example.

  A RAM 507 provided in the main control unit 41 provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 507 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, at least part of the contents of the RAM 507 is stored for a predetermined period. In this embodiment, all areas of the RAM 507 are backup RAMs, and all the contents of the RAM 507 are saved for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped.

  The CTC 508 provided in the main control unit 41 includes, for example, a built-in 3-channel (PTC0-PTC2) 8-bit programmable timer, and includes a timer circuit that enables real-time interrupt generation and time measurement. Each programmable timer PTC0-PTC2 has its timer value updated in accordance with a change in the count clock signal generated based on the internal system clock SCLK (for example, a falling timing that changes from high level to low level). If it is. The CTC 508 may include, for example, an 8-bit programmable counter having 4 channels (PCC0 to PCC3). Each of the programmable counters PCC0 to PCC3 only needs to have its count value updated in response to a signal change of the internal system clock SCLK or occurrence of a timeout in any of the programmable counters PCC0 to PCC3. The CTC 508 resets the start time of the random number generated by the free run counter used for randomly determining the extension time (variable setting time) for extending the security time for each system reset or the random number circuit 509. It may include a free-run counter used to determine each time at random. Alternatively, these free-run counters may be included in an internal circuit of the main control unit 41 different from the CTC 508 such as a backup area of the RAM 507, for example.

  A random number circuit 509 included in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that generates numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as a 16-bit random number. In the present embodiment, on the game control board 40 side, numerical data indicating a random value for internal lottery to be described later is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The CPU 505 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 509 based on the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 509 to process or update various numerical data by software, thereby indicating numerical data indicating a random value for internal lottery. May be counted. In the following, it is assumed that numerical data indicating random numbers for internal lottery is not processed by software from numerical data extracted by the CPU 505 from the random number circuit 509 serving as hardware. The random number circuit 509 may be built in the main control unit 41 or may be externally attached to the main control unit 41 as a random number circuit chip different from the main control unit 41. .

  The random number for internal lottery is a value used to determine whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535” in this embodiment.

  The PIP 510 included in the main control unit 41 is, for example, a 6-bit input dedicated port, and includes an input port P0 to input port P2 serving as a dedicated terminal, and an input port P3 to input port P5 serving as a function shared terminal. . The input port P3 is also used as an external maskable interrupt terminal XINT connected to the CPU 505 or the like. The input port P4 is also used as an external non-maskable interrupt terminal XNMI connected to the CPU 505 or the like. The input port P5 is also used as the first channel reception terminal RXA used by the serial communication circuit 511. The use setting of the input port P3 to the input port P5 is instructed by the function setting KFCS stored in the program management area.

  An address decoding circuit 512 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. . By the chip select signal, an internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or an external device as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 505.

  The ROM 506 provided in the main control unit 41 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control user program and the security check program 506A. For example, the ROM 506 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 505 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 506 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 505 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the game control board 40.

  The RAM 507 provided in the main control unit 41 is provided with a game control data holding area 590 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. For example, a DRAM is used as the RAM 507, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 505 has a built-in refresh register for performing this refresh operation. For example, the refresh register is composed of 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented every time the CPU 505 fetches an instruction from the ROM 506. Therefore, the stored value in the refresh register is updated every execution time of one instruction in the CPU 505.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the serial communication circuit 511. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41.

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

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed at a certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) when a timeout occurs in the timer circuit included in the CTC 508.

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

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move in stages Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

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

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

  In the liquid crystal display 51, as will be described later, when controlled by the AT when the gaming state is RT3 or RT1, a message image such as “AT in progress” is displayed small. In addition, when 3 choice lips 4-6 are won in RT1 during AT, AT will be started when the winning game is ended, regardless of whether or not the lip 5 (special lip) is won in the winning game. And an AT start effect for starting the count of 50 games is executed. More specifically, a message image such as “AT start !!” is displayed large on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and the number of remaining games controlled by the AT is displayed in a countdown format.

  Further, in this embodiment, when shifting from RT3 during AT to RT1, a message image such as “a little more until RT2” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the transition is made from RT1 to RT2 during AT, an AT start effect is performed (there may already be started) and the background image on the liquid crystal display 51 also changes. As described above, in this embodiment, the degree of change in the production mode before and after the transition from RT1 to RT2 during the AT is larger than the degree of the production mode before and after the transition from RT3 to RT1 during the AT. The production is executed.

  The AT is an effect state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 and refers to an assist time that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying information (such as an operation procedure) according to the internal lottery result can be executed.

  Further, the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the net increase in medals during AT. The “net increase” is a value obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the number of bets during AT from the number of medals paid out during AT. That is, the net increase is a value indicating the player's profit during the AT. The player can grasp the net increase in medals during AT by checking the net increase in medals displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The effect of notifying the net increase in medals during AT is also referred to as the net increase notification effect.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. An output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may perform output control of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the effect device is performed by both of the parts.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

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

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

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

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

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

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

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 507 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 507 is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. When the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, the power interruption process (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 507, which will be described later. In addition to the storage, RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 becomes zero, and the RAM 507 is stored. Note that the RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM 507. For this reason, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main control unit 41 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 at the time of activation regardless of whether the system reset or the user reset, and the value of the data for destructive diagnosis And the processing state of the main control unit 41 is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 507 on the condition that the RAM parity is 0 and the value of the data for destruction diagnosis is also correct. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or the value of the destruction diagnosis data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state. However, the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the normal error state, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In this embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 507 is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the main control unit 41 determines that the data in the RAM 507 is normal when the power is turned on. In addition, the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 507. However, only the data stored in the RAM 507 that is necessary for returning to the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before power interruption based on the data backed up at the time.

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

  Next, initialization of the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a non-saved work, a general work, a special work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  Important work includes various display devices, LED display data, I / O input / output data, game time counter, etc., and in addition to data that is inconvenient to initialize, the game state is controlled to any of RT0-3 This is a work in which an RT flag for specifying whether or not it has been stored. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 507 is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work includes a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals to be paid out, a total number of medals paid out in a predetermined gaming state (for example, a state advantageous to a player such as RT2 described later), a gaming state flag described later, and the like It is a work that stores data that can sometimes be initialized. The special work is a work in which data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the start of setting is stored. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 507, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 is activated when the setting key switch 37 is turned on, when a RAM abnormality error occurs, when a predetermined gaming state ends, or when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, When the data has not been destroyed, when five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations with different areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is on at the time of start-up and transitions to the setting change state, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the RAM 507, all the areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except the important work and the used stack area are initialized, that is, the area from the unsaved work area to the unused stack area is initialized. The After initialization 1 is executed, the game state is controlled to RT0 described later. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of a predetermined gaming state, and in initialization 2, in the storage area of the RAM 507, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area, that is, from the general work to the unused stack area. The area is initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 507 is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 507 are initialized.

  In this embodiment, the initialization 1 is performed before the transition to the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the transition to the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. Also good.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a RAM abnormality error occurs when the power is turned on, initialization 1 is executed, and the control state before that is initialized.

  The slot machine 1 of this embodiment outputs an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 6, these external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main control unit 41, and the information providing terminal board of the game store (hall) where the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed. Through 1010, the data is output to an external device such as a data display terminal installed corresponding to the hall computer or the slot machine 1.

  From the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the occurrence of winning, a winning combination Among them, as described later, the fact that the player has shifted to RT2 by winning Lip 5 (hereinafter also referred to as a special lip) that results in winning when the combination of "Bell-Lip a-Bell" stops on the winning line LN. An ART signal indicating, a BB + RB signal indicating that the gaming state is in a big bonus (also referred to as BB) or a regular bonus (also referred to as RB) described later, an RB signal indicating that the gaming state is RB, and a gaming state BB signal indicating that BB is in progress, the next game operation by waiting for operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or start switch 7 by the player The game waiting display signal indicating that the technique is waiting, the door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, the setting change signal indicating that the setting change mode has been entered, and the setting confirmation mode have been entered. A setting confirmation signal indicating the effect, an insertion error signal indicating an abnormality in the medal selector, and a payout error signal indicating an abnormality in the hopper unit 34 are output. As described above, the ART signal is a signal indicating that the operation has shifted to RT2. However, as will be described later, since RT2 is not controlled unless it is substantially in AT, when it is controlled to RT2, it is AT + RT2. It can also be said to be a signal indicating that ART is in progress.

  In this embodiment, in order to share with other slot machines, a game state is shown between the game control board 40 and the external output board 1000 in addition to the signal lines for outputting the above signals. A spare signal line is connected, and an error output signal line that may be expanded in the future is connected.

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

  Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the BB + RB signal, the ART signal, the RB signal, the BB signal, the spare signal, and the game waiting display signal are directly passed through the relay circuit 1001. It is output to the information providing terminal board 1010 as a pulse signal.

  On the other hand, the door opening signal, setting change signal, setting confirmation signal, input error signal, and payout error signal are converted into security signals that are serial signals that can be individually identified by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002. The information is converted and output to the information providing terminal board 1010.

  The medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, BB + RB signal, ART signal, RB signal, BB signal, spare signal, and game waiting display signal output from the external output board 1000 are sent to the external device via the information providing terminal board 1010. Is output. On the other hand, the security signal output from the external output board 1000 is re-converted into the door opening signal, the setting change signal, the setting confirmation signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal again by the information providing terminal board 1010 to the external device. Will be output.

  External output signals include door opening signal, setting change signal, setting confirmation signal, closing error signal, and dispensing error signal, but these door opening signal, setting changing signal, setting confirmation signal, closing error signal, and dispensing error signal are Since these signals are not frequently output, it is not necessary to individually provide external output terminals for these signals.

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

  Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 in this embodiment will be described below.

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

  As shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 41 first initializes the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, and the like (Sa2), and then initializes the values of the I register and IY register (Sa3). ). By the initialization of the I register and the IY register, the address of the interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and the reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 41c is set in the IY register. . These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, access to the RAM 41c is permitted (Sa4), and RAM parities of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 41c are calculated (Sa5).

  In step Sa6, it is determined whether or not the RAM parity calculated in step Sa5 is zero. If the power interruption interrupt processing (main) is normally performed, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sa6, the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal. In this case, after executing the initialization 1 for initializing all the storage areas except the used stack area and the important work among the storage areas of the RAM 41c (Sa19), whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned on. (Sa20), if the setting key switch 37 is on, a setting change command is generated (Sa16), and the generated setting change command is stored in the command buffer (Sa17). The main control unit 41 to be described permits the interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa18). Setting change processing for such change of winning probability of winning, that is, the transition to the setting change state. When the setting change process is completed, the game process shown in FIG. 8 is performed.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in the step of Sa20, an error code indicating RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa21), an error command indicating RAM abnormality is generated (Sa22), and the generated error command is stored in the command buffer. Store (Sa23) and allow the interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 described in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 at a constant interval (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa24). The process shifts to the RAM abnormal error state. Then, for example, when the RAM abnormal error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game store clerk, the game processing shown in FIG. 8 is started.

  If the RAM parity is 0 in step Sa6, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (Sa7). If the power interruption process (main) is performed normally, the data for destruction diagnosis should be set, and if the data for destruction diagnosis is not normal in step Sa7 (the data for destruction diagnosis is stored when power is interrupted) In the case other than 5A (H), the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, so the process proceeds to step Sa19 to execute initialization 1, and then the setting key switch 37 is turned on in step Sa20. For example, the processing of Sa16 to Sa18 described above is performed, and the setting change processing, that is, the setting change state is entered. If the setting key switch 37 is off in the step of Sa20, the above-described processing of Sa21 to Sa24 is performed, and the process shifts to an error processing, that is, a RAM abnormal error state. Then, when the RAM abnormal error state is canceled, the game processing shown in FIG. 8 is performed.

  If it is determined in step Sa7 that the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 41c is normal, and therefore the destructive diagnosis data is cleared (Sa8). After performing initialization 3 for initializing the used stack area (Sa9), it is determined whether the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa10). If the setting key switch 37 is on, the above-described Sa16 to Sa18 Processing is performed, and the setting change process, that is, the setting change state is entered. When the setting change process is completed, the game process shown in FIG. 8 is performed.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in the step of Sa10, each register is restored to the state before power interruption, that is, the state saved in the stack (Sa11), a return command is generated (Sa12), and the command buffer (Sa13), the main control unit 41 described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 11 permits the interruption of the timer interruption process (main) executed at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa14), Return to the process that was last executed before the power interruption. If any of the processes in the game process shown in FIG. 8 has been performed before the power interruption, the process of S1 to S6 of the game process is based on the value of the program counter (PC) returned in Sa11. Returning to the processing that was performed before the power interruption. Also, for example, if any of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIGS. 10 to 11 has been performed before power interruption, based on the value of the program counter (PC) restored in Sa11, Of the processes of the timer interrupt process Sk1 to Sk26, the process returns to the process performed before power interruption.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process.

  In the game process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a reel rotation process (Sd3), a winning determination process (Sd4), a payout process (Sd5), and a game end process (Sd6) are sequentially executed. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd1, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start switch 7 is operated is executed. . In the BET process, as a process for starting the game, when the start switch 7 is operated, an output command for instructing output of a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set bet number is set in the RAM 41c. To do.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (RT0 to RT3), and a prescribed number of bets that are determined according to the gaming state are set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number (for example, 3) of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always enabled. The activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. Including gamers. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role.

  In the internal lottery process in the step of Sd2, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is allowed based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sd1. Perform processing. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 507 based on each lottery result.

  In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 507. Of the winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number storage work assigned to the RAM 507 is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 507. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, and the RT described later are specified. The determination is made according to the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the value of the RT flag, the bet number and the set value.

  The random value storage work is a storage area in which numerical data latched simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7 is stored. Every time new numerical data is latched, the latched numerical data is processed by a timer interruption process thereafter. The numerical data read in (main) and stored in the random value storage work is updated to the latest numerical data latched newly.

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

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 507. The internal winning flag storage work is constituted by a storage area of 2 bytes, for example. When the general combination is won, the winning flag of the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no combination or combination of combinations is won, the general combination storing work is cleared.

  Returning to FIG. 8, in the reel rotation process in the step Sd3, the process of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the corresponding reel 2L in response to the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player being detected. A process of stopping the rotation of 2C and 2R is executed.

  Here, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 506A when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If the winning combination is not drawn, it will be controlled so that it can be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

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

  In this embodiment, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. However, the reel starts to rotate. When a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. May be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, on the main control unit 41 side, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reel in accordance with the player's stop operation. However, when the production state is not AT, the left reel 2L is first stopped. Therefore, if the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time when the sub-control unit 91 is not in the AT state, the player who is not charged when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. Control is performed that penalizes certain penalties that are disadvantageous. That is, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first time when not in AT.

  Here, the reel rotation process of Sd3 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the reel rotation process, first, it is determined whether or not a wait time (for example, about 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game (Se1). If not, it waits until the wait time elapses. If the wait time has elapsed, the timing of the wait time is newly started (Se2).

  Next, a work initialization code at the time of starting the rotation of the reel motor is set in the register, and the rotation of the reel is started (Se3). Here, a reel rotation command indicating that the reels 2L, 2C, 2R have started to rotate is generated, and the generated reel rotation start command is stored in the command buffer (Se4). The reel rotation start command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. Then, with reference to the table index, the table creation data is identified, and based on the identified table creation data, a stop control table corresponding to the game state of the game, the internal winning situation, and the other reels stop situation is created. Then, it is created for each rotating reel (Se5), and a work initialization code (stop preparation completion code) at the time of completion of stop preparation is set in the register (Se6). Thereby, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective.

  Next, it is determined whether or not any valid operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R has been detected (Se7). If the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected in Se7, the step from the reel reference position at that time in the reel motor (any of 3ML, 3MC, 3MR) corresponding to the operated stop switch The number (number of steps to be the stop operation position) is acquired and set to the work corresponding to the stop reel (Se8). Here, a reel stop command indicating the type of reel to be stopped and the symbol to be stopped for the reel is generated, and the generated reel stop command is stored in the command buffer (Se9). Note that the reel stop command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS.

  Further, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is the first stop (Se10). If it is not the first stop, that is, if it is the second stop or the third stop, it is determined whether or not all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have stopped (Se15), and all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated. If is not stopped, the process returns to Se5. If the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, the reel rotation process is terminated.

  In the case of the first stop, it is determined whether or not it is the left first stop (Se11). If it is not the left first stop, that is, the middle first stop or the right first stop, the winning combination won in the internal lottery, the pressing order that is the operation sequence of the stop switch (hereinafter also referred to simply as pressing order), stop The symbol corresponding to the operation timing of the switch is stopped (Se14).

  In the case of the first stop on the left, the result of the internal lottery is won for a bell to be described later (any one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 17), which will be described later. It is determined whether or not the chance role target combination is either won or missed (Se12). In either case, the reel 2L, which is the first stop reel, is stopped so that the symbol “bell” at the top and the symbol “lip” at the middle stop as a common symbol (Se13). . The middle stage lip may be either lip a or lip b, and the main control unit 41 stops lip a and lip b that can be pulled in as lip. If the result of the internal lottery is none of the above, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery, the pressing order, and the operation timing of the stop switch is stopped (Se14).

  Then, when the rotation of the reel (2L, 2C, 2R) corresponding to the operated stop switch stops, it is determined whether or not all of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped (Se15). If the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is not stopped, the process returns to Se5. If the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, the reel rotation process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, a weak one and a strong one are determined as the chance target roles (see FIG. 16). Since the weak one and the strong one may be won at the same time as BB1 or RB1, there is a possibility of shifting to BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus) when these are won (see FIG. 16). Therefore, by using these as the chance target and deriving a combination of symbols called chances when they are missed, the possibility of winning BB or RB is suggested, and the player's expectation is enhanced. There are weak chances derived when a weak one is missed and strong chances derived when a strong one is missed.

  In the present embodiment, a combination of “Lip-Cherry / BAR-Lip” is set as a combination of symbols constituting the weak chance, and this combination can be derived on the winning line LN. . When the symbols constituting the weak chances are derived on the winning line LN, the combination of “upper bell-upper bell-middle bell” is derived, so the weak combination from this bell combination (inverted L-shaped bell) It is possible to recognize that the chance eye has been derived. Then, in the symbol combination constituting the weak chance on the winning line LN, the symbol combination on the reel 2L and the reel 2C (the left reel and the middle reel) is a combination common to the symbol combination of the bell dropout 1 shown in FIG. It has become. Therefore, when the combination of “Rip-Cherry” or “Rip-BAR” is stopped when the reel 2L and the reel 2C are stopped, the right bell, which is the derivation condition for the bell dropout 1, is the derivation of the weak chance. I can't tell if it's missing.

  In addition, as will be described later, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the bell is changed by increasing the chance of winning the bell during the AT by notifying the player of the first stop by the navigation effect during the AT. Without expecting it, the expected value for medal acquisition during non-AT is lowered. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, winning is more likely to be won when the pressing order other than the left first is correct than when the left first stop is correct, and in addition, the left is stopped during non-AT. When the first stop is performed in an order other than the first, a penalty is given to lower the expected value for medal acquisition during non-AT. In this way, the excitement of the game is improved by increasing the difference in expected value for medal acquisition between AT and non-AT. In the present embodiment, the AT lottery is limited for a certain period as a penalty. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, the first left stop is the recommended operation procedure when operating the stop switch. Therefore, normally, the player will play the game by the first stop on the left, but since the symbol combination of the chance is configured as described above, when the second stop is performed, the symbol combination of the bell removal 1 Even if it is displayed, there is a possibility of a chance, so even if the symbol combination of bell removal 1 is displayed, it will not impair the player's expectation, and it will be possible to give unexpectedness to the game, The interest of the game can be improved. Note that the symbol combination for the strong chance is different from that for the weak chance and is different from other small roles or replays.

  As described above, the player usually performs the first left stop operation, but if the first left stop is performed when winning the bell, the common symbol stops, so when the common symbol stops Either of the left bells 1 to 4 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as the left bell) or one of the middle bells 1 to 4 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as the middle bell). Or any of right bells 1 to 4 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as right bell) cannot be determined. For this reason, as will be described later, if the first left stop is made when winning the left bell, the bell 2 wins, so that the expectation that the bell 2 will win when the common symbol stops can be increased. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation for the result of the internal lottery, increase a sense of tension when stopping the remaining reels, and improve the interest in the game.

  Further, as will be described later, the lip (the lip a and the lip b) and the bell are each arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L. Therefore, when winning the bell, the common symbol stops regardless of the operation timing (reel rotation position) of the first left stop. For this reason, it is not necessary for the player to make the timing so that the common symbol stops, and to perform the first left stop, so that the burden felt by the player when stopping the common symbol can be eliminated.

  In addition, since the common symbol will stop even if the chance role target role is won, the expectation that not only the bell but also the chance target role has been won can be raised, and the interest in the game can be improved. it can.

  In addition, since the common symbol stops even when the result of the internal lottery is off, it is possible to increase the frequency at which the common symbol stops when the first left stop is performed. Can increase the frequency of expecting to win the left bell.

  In addition, as a common symbol, regardless of the timing when the first left stop is performed, a predetermined position (upper and middle tiers) is selected so that the bell 2, which is likely to win when winning the left bell, middle bell, and right bell, can win. ), The bell and replay symbols are stopped, so that the player can easily recognize that one of the bells has been won.

  Returning to FIG. 8, in the winning determination process in step Sd4, the display result derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when it is determined in step Sd3 that rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped. A process for determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed. In Sd4, when the display result accompanied with the transition of the gaming state is stopped, the RT flag is updated to a value for specifying the gaming state according to the display result. Thereby, it is possible to shift to a gaming state according to the display result.

  In the payout process in step Sd5, when it is determined in step Sd4 that a winning has occurred, processing such as adding credits and paying out medals is performed based on the number of payouts corresponding to the winning. In the payout process, an output command for instructing output of a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals is set in the RAM 41c.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed. In the game end process, when the BB or RB game is started from the next game, a change command for changing the BB signal or the RB signal to ON is set in the RAM 41c. In addition, when RT2 ends in the game, a change command for changing the ART signal to OFF is set in the RAM 41c. When a special lip is won in RT1, an ART signal output command is set in the RAM 41c.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, in the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sk1).

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

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sk2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sk3). If the power interruption flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sk4 and the power interruption flag is set The process proceeds to a power interruption process (main) described later.

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

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

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

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

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

  If it is timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 in the step of Sk6, it is further determined by referring to the counter value for branching whether it is 3, that is, timer interrupt 4 (Sk18). If it is not interrupt 4, that is, if it is timer interrupt 3, the passing of the origin of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R (pass of the reel reference position) is checked, and the occurrence of a reel rotation error is detected and stopped. Check if the preparation is complete (whether the stop preparation completion code is set). If the stop preparation is complete and the motor is rotating at a constant speed, operate the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. Processing to pass through origin (Sk20), switch input determination processing (Sk21) for determining whether or not the detection state of switches has changed, operation detection command transmission request, etc. After executing random number reading process to be stored in the random number storing work the (SK22) sequentially reads numeric data from Staphylococcus R1D, the process proceeds to step Sk26.

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

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

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end to the sub control unit 91. A plurality of types of commands including a command, a gaming state command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting changing command, a setting confirmation command, and an operation detection command are transmitted. These commands are temporarily stored in a command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and executed in the timer interrupt processing (main) shown in FIGS. In (Sk16), it is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

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

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game. Sent when a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the number of bets in a state where is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

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

  The freeze command is a command indicating that the control is performed in a freeze state, which will be described later, and a period during which the freeze control is performed, and is transmitted when the freeze state is controlled. In this embodiment, when it is determined in Sd4 in the game process shown in FIG. 8 that a special lip is won and the RT2 is controlled, the control for setting the freeze state for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) is started. At the same time, a freeze command is transmitted. In this freeze state, on the side of the sub-control unit 91, notification that the RT2 is controlled and processing for selecting the notification mode in the RT2 are performed.

  Also, not only control to RT2 or a specific lottery target winning, but also when a freeze lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the freeze state when a predetermined condition is established, and when winning in that lottery The control for setting the freeze state for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) is started and a freeze command is transmitted.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. Since the reel starts to rotate in response to the operation of the start switch 7 performed after setting the betting amount, it can be detected that the game is started by operating the start switch 7 by the reel rotation start command.

  The reel stop command indicates the stop number of the reel to be stopped, whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, the corresponding reel This is a command that can specify the area number of the stop position, and is transmitted every time stop control associated with a stop operation of each reel is performed. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not a winning is received, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning. The winning determination is performed with all reels stopped. Sent after.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game and the type of RT, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

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

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state. After the predetermined gaming state, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, the reset operation is performed, and the stop state is released. At that time, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

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

  The setting change command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting changing command that indicates the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and the setting change At the end of the state, a setting change command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by a setting change command indicating the start of setting. It is.

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The operation detection command is a switch in which the detection state (on / off) has changed among the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), whether the detection state has changed from off to on, This command indicates whether the switch has changed from on to off and the detection state (on / off) of another switch, and is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches has changed.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the serial communication circuit The data is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by being transferred to the transmission data register 561 of 511.

  The operation detection command is used when a change in the detection state of any switch is detected in the switch input determination process of the timer interrupt process (main) (when edge data of any switch is set). Is generated and stored in the operation detection command storage area, and when an operation detection command transmission request is set, transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command storage area is instructed, and a timer allocation executed thereafter In the command transmission process of the loading process (main), it is stored in the command buffer and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on any winning line. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There is a gamer. In addition, the winning combination includes a transition combination accompanied by a transition of the gaming state.

  In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 507 to win the internal lottery and allow the winning of the winning combination.

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

  Among the winning combinations, BB1 wins when the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. Among the winning combinations, RB1 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  When winning BB1, it is controlled to a big bonus. While the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, the BB signal is set in the RAM 41c. Further, while being controlled by the big bonus, the RB for BB in which the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination (for example, a small combination) is improved to a predetermined probability is controlled. While being controlled by the BB RB, the RB signal is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the BB signal is set in the RAM 41c, the game is controlled so that the RB signal is set every game. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB1 ends on condition that 247 or more medals have been paid out.

  When winning RB1, a regular bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled by the regular bonus, the RB signal is set in the RAM 41c. The regular bonus generated due to the winning of RB1 is terminated on condition that 5 games or any winning combination is won 5 times.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (a), the gaming state is controlled by RT4 from when BB1 or RB1 is internally won until winning. Also, after BB1 or RB1 ends, the gaming state is controlled to RT0.

  Even if BB1 or RB1 is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, they will not win these roles. This is because the symbols ("red 7" and "BAR") constituting BB1 or RB1 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R.

Among the winning combinations, the replaying combinations include seven types of replaying combinations of Lips 1 to 7 shown in FIG.
Lip 1 is awarded when the combination of “lip a / lip b-lip a-lip a” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  In the description of the symbol combination in this embodiment, “/” indicates “or”, “−” indicates “adjacent reel separation”, the left indicates “the symbol of the left reel 2L”, and the middle. Indicates the “design of the middle reel 2C”, and the right indicates the “design of the right reel 2R”. Therefore, for example, it means a combination of two kinds of symbols, “lip a-lip a-lip a” and “lip b-lip a-lip a”.

  The lip 1 is also called a middle normal lip because the lip a or the lip b stops at least on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN.

  Lip 2 is awarded when the combination of “red 7 / white 7 / BAR / watermelon-orange / bell-bell” is aligned on the winning line LN. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12, “red 7-orange-bell”, “red 7-bell-bell”, “white 7-orange-bell”, “white 7-bell-bell”, “BAR-orange-” It means a combination of eight kinds of symbols, “bell”, “BAR-bell-bell”, “watermelon-orange-bell”, and “watermelon-bell-bell”.

  Lip 3 is awarded when the combination of “bell-lip a-lip a” is aligned on the winning line LN. As shown in FIG. 15A, after winning Lip 3 in RT1, it is controlled to RT3. When comparing RT1 and RT3, it can be said that RT1 is more advantageous for the player than RT3 in that it can win at least a special replay that triggers control of RT2. For this reason, the lip 3 is also called a fall lip.

  Lip 4 is awarded when the combination of “lip a / lip b-lip a-bell” is aligned on the winning line LN. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12, it means a combination of two kinds of symbols, “lip a-lip a-bell” and “lip b-lip a-bell”. As shown in FIG. 15A, after winning the Lip 4 in RT3, the RT1 is controlled to be more advantageous to the player than the RT3. For this reason, Lip 4 is also referred to as a promotion Lip.

  Lip 5 is awarded when the combination of “bell-lip a-bell” is aligned on the winning line LN. As shown in FIG. 15A, after winning the lip 5 in RT1, it is controlled to RT2, which is more advantageous for the player than RT1. As described above, the lip 5 is also referred to as a special lip.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, for the left reel 2L, the lip a or lip b is arranged at a position one lower than the bell, and for the right reel 2R, the lip a is arranged one position above the bell. Has been. Therefore, when the symbol combination of Lip 5 is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of “Lip a / Lip b-Lip a-Lip a” rises to the right, that is, the symbol with the same or similar outer shape is aligned with the invalid line LM4. Become. On the other hand, when the lip 4 (promotion lip) wins, the same or similar external shape of the pattern does not appear on any line as when the lip 5 wins.

  For example, FIG. 15B is a diagram for explaining an example of the reel stop appearance at the time of Lip 4 (promotional lip) winning, which is a trigger for the transition from RT3 to RT1.

  In FIG. 15B, the region numbers 8 to 10 of the left reel 2L are stopped, the region numbers 9 to 11 of the middle reel 2C are stopped, and the region numbers 9 to 11 of the right reel 2R are stopped. As a result, the symbol combination of the promotion lip “Lip a-Lip a-Bell” is stopped on the winning line LN. Here, in any of the invalid lines different from the winning line LN, a combination of symbols having the same outer shape or similar to the outer shape is not stopped.

  On the other hand, FIG. 15 (c) is a diagram for explaining an example of reel stop and turn at the time of winning Lip 5 (special Lip), which is a trigger for the transition from RT1 to RT2. In FIG. 15C, the region numbers 14 to 16 of the left reel 2L are stopped, the region numbers 14 to 16 of the middle reel 2C are stopped, and the region numbers 6 to 8 of the right reel 2R are stopped. As a result, the special lip winning symbol combination of “BELL-LIP a-BELL” is stopped on the winning line LN. In addition, when a special lip is awarded, a combination of symbols “lip b-lip a-lip a” having the same outer shape and the similar outer shape is stopped on the invalid line LM4. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the special lip winning. Further, the special lip is a winning combination that is an opportunity to control RT2 which is advantageous for the player. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the control has been made to RT2.

  Returning to FIG. 12, the lip 6 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7 / lip a-white 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. The lip 6 is also called a middle lip 7 because it becomes a winning when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” stops in the winning line LN. The lip 6 can be won only at RT2. When the middle lip 7 is derived at RT2 and the lip 6 is won, the navigation stock described later is always given. .

  Lip 7 is awarded when the combination of “bell-white 7 / watermelon / cherry-red 7 / white 7 / orange / cherry” is aligned on the winning line LN. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12, “Bell-White 7-Red 7”, “Bell-White 7-White 7”, “Bell-White 7-Orange”, “Bell-White 7-Cherry”, “Bell- "Watermelon-Red 7", "Bell-Watermelon-White 7", "Bell-Watermelon-Orange", "Bell-Watermelon-Cherry", "Bell-Cherry-Red 7", "Bell-Cherry-White 7", " It means a combination of twelve kinds of symbols, “bell-cherry-orange” and “bell-cherry-cherry”.

  The symbols constituting the lips 1 to 7 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when one of the lips 1 to 7 is won in the internal lottery, as a rule, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the selected lip (if more than one lip is won, It can be said that it is a role that can win a prize. As will be described later, when a plurality of lips are won, reel control is performed so that the lip corresponding to the operation procedure wins.

  When winning one of Lips 1-7, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that need not be set in the next game This is essentially the same as when the medal is paid out.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the small roles include Bell 1, Bell 2, AT1, AT2, AT3, AT4, AT5, AT6, AT7, AT8, Cherry 1, Cherry 2, Watermelon 1, Watermelon 2, One piece 1, One piece 2 , And 3 sheets.

  Bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the winning line LN. Bell 1 is also called a middle bell because it becomes a winning when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” stops in the winning line LN.

  Bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “lip a / lip b-bell-lip a” is aligned on the winning line LN. Bell 2 is also referred to as a lower right bell because a winning combination is stopped when the symbol that is won in the winning line LN stops when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” stops in the invalid line LM3.

  The symbols constituting each of the bell 1 and the bell 2 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when the bell 1 or the bell 2 is won in the internal lottery, in principle, the winning bell 1 or the bell 2 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. I can say that.

  AT1 is awarded when the combination of “Lip a-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. AT2 is awarded when the combination of “Lip a-BAR-Cherry / Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. AT3 is awarded when the combination of “Lip a-Cherry-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. AT4 is awarded when a combination of “lip a-cherry-cherry / plum” is arranged on the winning line LN.

  AT5 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. AT 6 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-BAR-Cherry / Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. AT7 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Cherry-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. AT8 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Cherry-Cherry / Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN.

  AT1 to 8 are also referred to as upper bells because the winning combination is stopped by stopping the combination of “bell-bell-bell” on the invalid line LM1 when the winning symbol on the winning line LN stops.

  The symbols constituting each of AT1-8 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of AT1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing according to the type of AT selected among AT1 to AT8. Otherwise, you will not win the winning AT. When winning one of Bell 1, Bell 2, and AT1-8, 13 medals are paid out.

  Cherry 1 is awarded when the combination of “Cherry-ANY-ANY” is aligned on the winning line LN. The cherry 1 is also referred to as a middle-stage cherry because the cherry on the left reel 2L is placed on the winning line LN.

  Cherry 2 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-ANY-red 7 / white 7 / orange / lip a” is aligned on the winning line LN. Each of the cherries 2 is also called a corner cherry because when the winning symbol on the winning line LN stops, the “cherry” of the left reel 2L stops at the lower stage and becomes a winning.

  Of the symbols constituting each of the cherries 1 and 2, the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames. Therefore, even if one of the cherries 1 and 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning cherry will not be won. When one of the cherries 1 and 2 is won, four medals are paid out.

  The watermelon 1 is awarded when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on the winning line LN. Therefore, the watermelon 1 is also referred to as a middle watermelon.

  The watermelon 2 is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Watermelon-BAR / Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. The watermelon 2 is also referred to as a lower right watermelon because the winning combination is stopped by stopping the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination in the invalid line LM3 when the winning symbol is stopped in the winning line LN.

  The symbols constituting each of the watermelons 1 and 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of the watermelons 1 and 2 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are set at an appropriate timing according to the type of the watermelon selected among the watermelons 1 and 2. If you do not operate, you will not win the winning watermelon. When one of the watermelons 1 and 2 is won, ten medals are paid out.

  One piece 1 is awarded when the combination of “orange-orange-orange / lip a” is arranged on the winning line LN. One piece 2 is awarded when the combination of “red 7-BAR-orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. One piece 3 is awarded when the combination of “red 7-orange-orange” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  The symbols constituting each of the sheets 1 to 3 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of the sheets 1 to 3 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switch 8L at an appropriate timing according to the winning combination of one of the sheets 1 to 3, If the 8C and 8R are not operated, the winning single winning combination will not be won. When one of the sheets 1 to 3 is won, one medal is paid out.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described. The transition roll is won in the game in which the AT 1 to 8 of the small roles are won (winned in any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4 described later). When none of the winning combinations can be generated (in the case of missing), it is a specific off-line symbol combination that stops at the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the transition items include a bell removal spill 1, a bell removal spill 2, and a bell removal spill 3. Bell removal 1 is a symbol combination in which “Lip a / Lip b-BAR / Cherry-Bell” is stopped on the winning line LN. Bell removal 2 is a symbol combination in which “Lip a / Lip b-Bell-BAR / Cherry / Plum” is stopped on the winning line LN. Bell removal 3 is a symbol combination in which “watermelon-BAR / cherry-BAR / cherry-plum” is stopped on the winning line LN.

  Bell removal 1 is stopped when the winning combination in the internal lottery is a right bell, which will be described later, and a winning cannot be generated. Also, the bell removal spill 2 is stopped when the winning combination in the internal lottery is a middle bell to be described later and no winning can be generated. Also, the bell removal spill 3 is stopped when a winning combination in the internal lottery is a left bell described later and a winning cannot be generated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in RT0, RT1, and RT2, none of the winnings occur, and after the transition is stopped, the RT3 is controlled.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 16 to 23, the lottery object combination read in the internal lottery, the number of determination values of the lottery object role, and the reel control in the game winning the lottery object combination will be described. In this embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT4, RB, or BB, the winning combination and the winning probability thereof are different. 16 to 23, the vertical column indicates the types of the lottery target roles that can be read out in the internal lottery, and the horizontal column indicates the combination of winning combinations for each lottery target role, the gaming state to be selected, and The contents of reel control are shown.

  The lottery target combination is provided with an internal lottery for only one winning combination and an internal lottery for a plurality of winning combinations at the same time. The internal lottery corresponding to the lottery target combination is shown in the winning combination column.

  In the gaming state column corresponding to the lottery target role, a circle indicates that the lottery target role is read out in the internal lottery when the gaming state is in effect, and an x symbol indicates the internal state when the gaming state is in effect. This indicates that the lottery target combination is not read in the lottery.

  Moreover, the numerical value shown below (circle) shows the number of judgment values. An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “256” is set as the number of determination values is 256/65536. In the internal lottery, if no winning lottery is won, the game is lost.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 22, when the gaming state is RT0, BB1, BB1 + lip, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong one, BB1 + weak one, BB1 + weak one, BB1 + weak one Sheet 3, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak watermelon, RB1, RB1 + Lip, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong one, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + strong watermelon , RB1 + weak watermelon, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong one, weak one 1, weak one 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1 to 4 and the lip are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT1, BB1, BB1 + Lip, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong one, BB1 + weak one 1, BB1 + weak one 2, BB1 + weak one, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak Watermelon, RB1, RB1 + Lip, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong one, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + weak one 2, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak watermelon, strong cherry, weak Cherry, strong one, weak one 1, weak one 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, and 3-choice Lip 1 ˜6 are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT2, BB1, BB1 + Lip, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong one, BB1 + weak one 1, BB1 + weak one 2, BB1 + weak one, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak Watermelon, RB1, RB1 + Lip, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong one, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + weak one 2, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak watermelon, strong cherry, weak Cherry, strong one piece, weak one piece 1, weak one piece 2, weak one piece 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, lip, 7-set lip , And 7 listening lips are sequentially read out as a target combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT3, BB1, BB1 + Lip, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong one, BB1 + weak one 1, BB1 + weak one 2, BB1 + weak one, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak Watermelon, RB1, RB1 + Lip, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong one, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + weak one 2, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak watermelon, strong cherry, weak Cherry, strong one, weak one 1, weak one 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, lip, and 6 choices Lips 1 to 6 are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT4, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong one, weak one 1, weak one 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4 , Right bells 1 to 4, lip, and 6-select lip 1 and 2 are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  In any game state of RT0 to RT4, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong one, weak one 1, weak one 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 are determined as lottery targets, and a common number of determination values is determined regardless of the gaming state. That is, the winning probability of winning a small role in the internal lottery is constant regardless of the gaming state. Note that the winning probability of winning a small role in the internal lottery may be determined so as to differ depending on the set value.

  Moreover, when comparing the number of determination values of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, the left bell 1 to 4 is smaller than the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4, The winning probability is set to be low.

  In addition, when the number of judgment values of weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one to one, strong one, weak watermelon, and strong watermelon are compared, each of the lottery target roles (weak cherry, weak one) with “weak” attached. The lottery target role (strong cherry, strong one, strong watermelon) to which “strong” is attached is smaller than the winning combination, and the winning probability is set lower.

  As will be described later, when a weak cherry, strong cherry, or strong watermelon is won, an AT lottery is performed, and when a lottery subject with a “strong” is selected than when a subject with a “weak” is selected. Will win the AT with a higher probability. Accordingly, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation for winning the lottery subject with “strong” than the lottery subject with “weak”.

  Next, the judgment value numbers of Lip, 6-choice Lip 1-6, 3-choice Lip 1-6, 7-match Lip, and 7-Hearing Lip are compared for each gaming state. The probability of winning one of the regame players is the highest in RT2, and then the number of determination values is set so that RT1, RT3, and RT4 are lower than RT2 with substantially the same probability.

  Further, when the number of determination values of the lip in RT2 is compared with the 7th lip and the 7th listening lip, the 7th lip and the 7th hearing lip are smaller than the lip, and the winning probability is set lower. Among them, 7 rips are set to win with extremely low probability. Further, in the present embodiment, when a lip 6 having white 7 symbols wins when winning 7 rips, the navigation stock described later is always given. Therefore, during RT2, it is possible to have a sense of expectation and a feeling of premiere for winning 7 rips.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18, when the gaming state is RB, the RB left bell and the RB right bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is BB, all the combinations, BB combination 1 to 3 and BB combination listening kits 1 to 3 are sequentially read out as an internal lottery target combination.

  Next, the contents of the reel control will be described. Control for stopping the winning combination determined according to the type of winning winning combination (winning winning combination) and the operating procedure of the stop switches 8L to 8R in the winning line in a drawing range of up to 4 frames. Done.

  When one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, the reel on which the stop operation is first performed (the first stopped reel) is the left reel. Depending on whether the reel is 2L, middle reel 2C, or right reel 2R, control is performed so that bell 1 or bell 2 is aligned and stopped within the draw range of up to four frames on the winning line.

  When the left bell 1 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed to stop the bell 2 in the winning small role in alignment with the winning line LN. On the other hand, when the left bell 1 is elected and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the control of stopping the AT1 or AT4 among the selected small roles on the winning line LN within the drawable range. To do. As described above, the symbols constituting AT1 and AT4 are not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, respectively. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either AT1 or AT4, the corresponding AT1 or AT4 can be won, but the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing. In some cases, a control is performed to stop the bell removal 3 in the transition line from being aligned with the winning line LN without winning.

  Similarly, in the game in which any of the left bells 2 to 4 is won, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the control for stopping the bell 2 in the winning small role in line with the winning line LN is stopped. To do. On the other hand, when any of the left bells 2 to 4 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the ATs of the selected small roles are aligned on the winning line LN within the drawable range. Control to stop. As described above, none of the symbols constituting the AT are arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, each stop switch 8L to 8R can win the corresponding AT when the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing according to the winning AT, but if the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, a prize is awarded. Instead, the control is performed to stop the bell removal spillage 3 on the payout line LN out of the transition outcomes.

  The same applies when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is won. In other words, if the first stop reel in the game that is elected to any of the middle bells 1 to 4 is the middle reel 2C, the symbol combination of the bell 1 of the elected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN. If it is a reel other than the middle reel 2C, the winning combination of AT 1 to 8 is pulled to the winning line LN within the drawable range and stopped. When the AT symbol combination currently being drawn cannot be pulled into the winning line LN and stopped, the bell removal 2 of the transition points is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  Further, when the first stop reel in the game in which any of the right bells 1 to 4 is won is the right reel 2R, the symbol combination of the bell 1 among the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN. If the reel is a reel other than the right reel 2R, the winning combination of AT 1 to 8 is pulled into the winning line LN within the drawable range and stopped. If the AT symbol combination currently being drawn cannot be pulled into the winning line LN and stopped, the bell removal 1 of the transition points is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As described above, when one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so as to surely win the bell 2 when the left reel 2L is first stopped. When the first stop is performed, the reel control is performed so that the winning AT is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is not possible, all the winning ATs are dropped and the transition outcome is derived.

  When one of the middle bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is surely won when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. When it is stopped, the reel control is performed so that the winning AT is won only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all of the ATs are dropped out, and the transition outcome is derived.

  When one of the right bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is surely won when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time. When it is stopped, the reel control is performed so that the winning AT is won only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all of the ATs are dropped out, and the transition outcome is derived.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the first stop reel for surely winning the bell 1 or 2 is made different depending on whether the left bell is won, the middle bell is won, or the right bell is won. Thus, the operation procedure for winning (a winning operation procedure) and the operation procedure for avoiding the derivation of the shift outcome can be made different.

  As described above, the winning probability of the left bell is set to be lower than that of the middle bell and the right bell. Further, as described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time when the production state is not AT, the left penalty is imposed by giving a predetermined penalty disadvantageous to the player. The reel 2L is designed to stop for the first time. For this reason, it is difficult to reliably win the bell when not winning the AT, particularly when the middle bell or the right bell is won. Therefore, if the AT ends and is controlled to be non-AT at RT1, the transition outcome is stopped with a high probability, and it is difficult to maintain the RT1. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, the penalty is not imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time. Therefore, the operation according to the navigation production when the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell are won. By performing the stop operation according to the procedure, it is possible to reliably win the bell, and even if the gaming state is RT1 or RT2, it is possible to avoid falling to RT3.

  In a game in which cherry 1 (middle cherry) wins, the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped only on the winning line LN. On the other hand, in the game that won the cherry 2 (corner cherry), the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage. Cherry 1 is won only when a strong cherry is won, but Cherry 2 can be won when a strong or weak cherry is won. Thus, when the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the middle stage and a cherry prize is generated, the player can be notified that the strong cherry has been won, and the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the upper stage or the lower stage. When a cherry winning is generated, the player can be informed that a weak cherry or a strong cherry has been won.

  In a game in which one to three weak ones are won, reel control is performed to stop a predetermined weak chance that is different from the transition outcome among combinations of outlier symbols. Further, in a game that is won by a strong one, reel control is performed to stop a predetermined strong chance eye that is different from the transition outcome and the weak chance eye among the combinations of outlier symbols.

  In a game where a weak watermelon is won, watermelon 2 is given priority over the watermelon 1 within the drawable range and drawn into the winning line LN, the lower right watermelon is stopped, and the watermelon 2 cannot be drawn. This is a case where 1 cannot be drawn.

  In a game where a strong watermelon is won, watermelon 1 is given priority over watermelon 2 in the pull-in range and drawn into the winning line LN, the middle watermelon is stopped, and if watermelon 1 cannot be drawn, watermelon 2 is Pull in.

  Further, in a game in which a lip is won, a control for winning lip 1 or lip 2 is performed according to whether or not the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L. In the case of the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than the left reel 2L, reel control for winning the lip 2 is performed.

  In a game that is elected to the 6-option Lip 1, if the left reel 2L is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, among the selected re-game players, Reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the winning line LN, and when the operation is stopped by an operation procedure other than these, the reel control for winning Lip 1 is performed.

  In a game in which 6-option Lip 2 is won, if the left reel 2L is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the right reel 2R and the middle reel 2C, Reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the winning line LN, and when the operation is stopped by an operation procedure other than these, the reel control for winning Lip 1 is performed.

  In a game that is elected to the 6-option lip 3, if the middle reel 2C is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, the rep Reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the winning line LN, and when the operation is stopped by an operation procedure other than these, the reel control for winning Lip 1 is performed.

  In a game in which the 6-option Lip 4 is won, if the middle reel 2C is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the right reel 2R and the left reel 2L, Reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the winning line LN, and when the operation is stopped by an operation procedure other than these, the reel control for winning Lip 1 is performed.

  In a game in which 6-option lip 5 is won, if the right reel 2R is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, When reel control is performed to stop the 4 symbol combinations aligned with the winning line LN, the right reel 2R is stopped first, and then the middle reel 2C and the left reel 2L are stopped in this order. Among the winning combinations, reel control for stopping the combination of symbols of Lip 2 on the winning line LN is performed, and when stopped by an operation procedure other than these, reel control for winning Lip 1 is performed.

  In a game in which the 6-option lip 6 is won, if the right reel 2R is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the middle reel 2C and the left reel 2L, the rep When reel control is performed to stop the 4 symbol combinations in line with the winning line LN, the right reel 2R is stopped first, and then the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are stopped in this order. Among the winning combinations, reel control for stopping the combination of symbols of Lip 2 on the winning line LN is performed, and when stopped by an operation procedure other than these, reel control for winning Lip 1 is performed.

  As described above, the operation procedure for winning the Lip 4 which is the promoted Lip can be varied depending on which of the 6-select Lips 1 to 6 is won.

  Here, when it is RT3, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the probability of winning the 6-choice lips 1 and 2 in which the promotion lip wins is 0%. In this embodiment, the left reel 2L is designed to stop for the first time during non-AT. Therefore, during the non-AT, the promotion lip cannot be won, and the player plays the game at RT3 until controlled by the AT without shifting to RT1.

  When winning the 3rd choice lip 1, if the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed to stop the combination of symbols of the lip 4 in the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  When winning the 3rd choice lip 2, when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed to stop the combination of symbols of the lip 4 in the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  When winning the 3rd choice lip 3, if the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the rip 4 in the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  When winning the 3 choice lip 4, if the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the lip 5 in the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  When winning the 3rd choice lip 5, if the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed to stop the combination of symbols of the lip 5 in the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  When winning the 3rd choice lip 6, if the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the lip 5 on the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  In this way, the operation procedure for winning Lip 4 or Lip 3 can be made different depending on which of the three-choice lips 1-3 is won. Further, depending on which of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won, the operation procedure for winning the replay 5 (special lip) or replay 3 accompanied by the transition to RT2 can be varied.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first time during non-AT. For this reason, if you win 3rd choice Lip 1 or 3rd choice Lip 4 when you are not in AT, you can avoid falling lip winning, but you can effectively avoid falling lip winning when you win other 3 choice lip. Even if it is controlled to RT1 during non-AT, it becomes difficult to maintain RT1. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, a penalty is not imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time. Therefore, the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure according to the navigation production when the three-choice lip is won. As a result, the falling lip winning can be surely avoided and the control to RT1 can be maintained.

  In addition, as described above, when one of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won, according to the order of the stop operation, the replay 5 (special lip) accompanied by the transition to RT2 is awarded. Control for winning the replay 3 accompanied by the transition to RT3 is performed.

  In the internal lottery, when the 3rd selection lip 4-6 is won and the special lip is won, a freeze that delays the progress of the game by not effectively accepting the operation of the stop switches 8L-8R for a predetermined period. Controlled by the state.

  When winning the 7th lip, the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, and when aiming at the white 7 symbol, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination of the lip 6 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. In addition, when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, but the white 7 symbol is not aimed, reel control is performed so that the symbol combination of the lip 7 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. Further, when the parts other than the right reel 2R are stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination of Lip 1 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. In this embodiment, the navigation stock is always given when the lip 6 is won.

  In the case of winning 7 listening lip, when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination of the lip 7 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and when the other is stopped for the first time, the lip is Reel control for winning 1 is performed.

  When the gaming state is BB, reel control is performed to align the symbol combination of the bell 1 with the winning line LN and stop regardless of which combination is won.

  When the RB left bell is won, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that any symbol combination of AT1 to 8 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If it is made, the reel control for winning any one of the bell removals 1 to 3 is performed.

  When the RB right bell is elected, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed so that any combination of symbols of the bell removals 1 to 3 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When one stop is performed, reel control is performed to win any one of AT1 to AT8.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery for the lottery target combination corresponding to the gaming state, performs reel control according to the lottery result and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L to 8R, and pays out medals according to the display result. And game state transition. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a command to the effect control board 90 according to the progress of the game.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 15A again, the flow of the game will be described together. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15A, after the setting change state is finished or the bonus is finished, it is controlled to RT0. At RT0, the navigation effect is not executed without being controlled by the AT. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, it is highly probable when winning at any one of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, and right bell 1-4 at RT0. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the bells and ATs are missed and the transitional points are stopped on the winning line LN, and the transitional points are not stopped and are not shifted to RT3 indefinitely. In RT1 to RT4, the flow of the game is as described below depending on whether or not AT is in progress.

  First, the flow of the game when not in AT will be described. As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed so that the left reel 2L is first stopped when the AT is not being performed. For this reason, when the player is not in the AT, the player performs a stop operation so as to stop the left reel 2L for the first time. As a result, the game flow is as follows.

  In RT3, the player moves to RT1 by winning a lip 4 (promotion lip). In order to win the Lip 4, as shown in FIG. 17, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the 6-choice lips 1 to 6 and making the promoted lip winning.

  However, the winning probability of the 6-choice lips 1 and 2 for winning the promotion lip when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time is 0%. Furthermore, since the left reel 2L is designed to stop first during non-AT, there is no possibility of shifting to RT1 unless AT is performed.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT3, when any one of the 6-choice lips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the lip 4 is executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT1 by Lip 4 winning.

  In RT1, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a lip 4 is executed when one of the three choice lips 1 to 3 is won. For this reason, RT1 can be maintained by Lip 4 winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect.

  Further, in RT1, when any of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a lip 5 (special lip) is executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by Lip 5 winning.

  If the AT is terminated and controlled to non-AT in RT1, the navigation effect will not be executed even if one of the three-choice lips 1 to 6 is won. Therefore, when the lip 3 wins, the transition is made to RT3. End up.

  In RT2, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the lip 6 is executed when the 7-piece lip is won. More specifically, for example, a navigation effect that notifies that the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time and that the white 7 symbols are aligned is executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, the navigation stock can be given by the Lip 6 winning.

  In RT2, the same navigation effect is executed when winning the 7-listening lip when winning the 7-listening lip. Here, when a 7-listening lip is won, a normal replay such as lip 1 or lip 7 wins regardless of whether or not the operation procedure is followed. In this way, even if a 7-listening lip is won. By performing the navigation effect, it is possible to make the player think that he may have won 7 rips, and to improve his expectation for the game. In addition, although the winning probability of 7-set lip is low and rarely wins, in this way, by performing a navigation effect on 7 listening lip, the player has an opportunity to expect to give navigation stock You can make a lot.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the navigation effect is executed so that it is controlled by RT2 and maintained at RT2 when it is in AT. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. In the present embodiment, the state controlled by the AT in the RT 2 that is advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART).

  Further, the AT in this embodiment is 50 games for one set (consuming one navigation stock). In RT1 during AT, whether or not the internal winning result is a specific result (in this embodiment, winning 3 choice lips 4 to 6 is won), whether or not the lip 5 (special lip) is won. First, an AT start effect for notifying that the counting of 50 games is started is executed. When the control is performed by the AT at RT2, the AT start effect is executed immediately after the control by the AT.

  Further, when the transition from RT3 during AT to RT1 is performed, a message image such as “a little more until RT2” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, whereas when the transition from RT1 during AT to RT2 is performed, a T start effect is produced. The background image in the liquid crystal display 51 is also changed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In particular, in this embodiment, when the betting number setting operation is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command indicating that the bet number has been set, Is to be canceled. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub-control unit 91 receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, it receives an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received before, the effect being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is finished. In such a case, the production is continued unnecessarily even though there is an intention to finish the game by ending the performance being executed. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

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

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

  First, the control content of the startup process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 19, the sub control unit 91 performs a startup process (sub) when a system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95.

  First, the sub-control unit 91 initializes the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, and the like (Sn1), and then permits access to the RAM 91c (Sn2). Next, it is determined whether or not the return command generated in Sa12 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 7 is received from the main control unit 41 (Sn3). If the return command has not been received, it is determined whether or not the setting changing command generated in Sa16 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 7 has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sn4). When a setting change command is received, a setting reception command flag indicating that the setting change command has been received is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sn5).

  When a return command is received or when a setting change command is received, it is determined whether there is backup data in the RAM 91c. Whether or not there is backup data in the RAM 91c is confirmed by, for example, whether or not there is a backup flag set in the RAM 91c in the power interruption process described later (Sn6). If the backup flag is not set in the step of Sn6, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn13). On the other hand, if it is determined in Sn6 that the backup flag is set, the data in the RAM is normal and the backup flag is cleared (Sn7).

  When the backup flag is cleared in step Sn7, the RAM parity of all storage areas of the RAM 91c is calculated (Sn8). In the Sn9 step, it is determined whether or not the RAM parity calculated in the Sn8 step is zero. If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sn9, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn13).

  In the step of Sn9, if the RAM parity is 0, it is determined whether or not the setting change command reception flag is stored in the RAM 91c (Sn10).

  If the setting change command reception flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the RAM 91c is initialized (Sn13). When the command change flag during setting change is not stored in the RAM 91c, the return process is executed based on the backed up data (Sn11). If it is determined in step Sn4 that the setting change command has not been received, whether or not the error command generated in Sa22 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 7 has been received from the main control unit 41. Is determined (Sn14). If it is determined that an error command has been received, the process proceeds to step Sn15 to initialize the RAM 91c, and error processing is performed (Sn16). In the error process, an error notification is made. For example, when the error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game clerk, the error notification is terminated and the original state is restored. If it is determined that an error command has not been received, that is, if a setting change command, a return command, and an error command have not been received, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn13).

  Next, timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use to the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

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

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

  In the step of Sp5, when an operation other than the first left stop is performed, a penalty flag setting process for setting a penalty flag indicating that a penalty is given is executed (Sp11).

  In the step of Sp6, an AT lottery process for performing an AT lottery including a navigation grant lottery for determining whether or not to give the number of navigation stocks and a navigation stock lottery for determining the number of navigation stocks to be given is executed (Sp6). . The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks, the game is controlled by the AT until the game is consumed for a predetermined period (for example, 50 games after being controlled by RT2), during which the navigation effect can be executed.

  In the step of Sp7, when the AT lottery is won, an AT control process for performing control related to AT such as execution of navigation effects, management of the number of games at the AT, and start and end of AT is executed (Sp7).

  In the step of Sp8, an effect execution process for performing a common effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the bell will win is executed (Sp8).

  In step Sp9, a penalty flag clear process for clearing the set penalty flag is executed (Sp9).

  In the present embodiment, the processes of Sp5, 7, and 9 are executed only during non-AT. However, the processing of Sp5, 7, and 9 may be executed only during AT, or may be executed during both AT and non-AT.

  Next, the penalty flag set process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) of FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether a reel stop command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sc1). If a reel stop command has not been received (Sc1: N), the process is terminated. When a reel stop command is received (Sc1: Y), it is determined from the reel stop command whether or not it is the first stop, and when it is the first stop, it is determined whether or not it is the first left stop (Sc2). In the case of the first left stop (Sc2: Y), the process is terminated. If it is not the first left stop (Sc2: N), that is, if it is the middle first stop or the right first stop, 10 games are set in the penalty counter that counts the number of games to which a penalty is given (Sc3). . Then, a penalty flag indicating that a penalty is given is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the process is terminated (Sc4). As described above, since this process is executed only during non-AT, no penalty is imposed even if the stop switch is operated in the pressing order corresponding to the navigation target role during AT.

  Next, the AT lottery process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) of FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the AT lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not the lottery condition of the AT lottery condition (winning weak cherry, strong cherry, strong watermelon) is satisfied (Sq1). When the lottery condition of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is set in Sc4 of FIG. 20 (Sq2). When the penalty flag is not set (that is, not during the penalty period), the sub-control unit 91 executes AT lottery (Sq3). If the AT lottery is not won, the process is terminated. When the AT lottery is won (Sq4), the AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sq5).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in Sq2 that the penalty flag is set (that is, during the penalty period), the process ends without performing the AT lottery. In this way, even if the lottery condition of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT lottery is not performed during the penalty period, which causes a disadvantage to the player.

  Based on the AT flag in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to AT, and specifies the remaining number of navigation stocks. When the AT flag indicating AT is set, it is possible to control the AT by consuming one navigation stock number. When the AT lottery is further won with the AT flag already set, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag, and the AT flag is updated. Thereby, the number of AT transitions is added.

  Next, an AT lottery table used in the AT lottery of Sq3 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in this embodiment, the navigation stock is given according to the winning probability set in the established AT lottery condition. In the AT lottery table, a distribution ratio to which navigation stock is given for each predetermined AT lottery condition is set corresponding to the number of navigation stocks (0, 1, 2, 3).

  More specifically, when the AT lottery condition is a weak cherry winning, the probability that the navigation stock to be granted is 0 is 90%, the probability that it is 1 is 10%, the probability that it is 2 or 3 Is set to 0%. In this way, when a weak cherry is won, navigation stock is rarely given.

  When the AT lottery condition is a strong cherry winning, the probability that the number of Navi stocks to be granted is 0 is 80%, the probability that it is 1 is 10%, the probability that it is 2 is 10%, and the probability that it is 3 Is set to 0%. As described above, when a strong cherry is won, the probability that a navigation stock is given is higher than when a weak cherry is won, but in most cases, no navigation stock is given.

  When the AT lottery condition is a strong watermelon winning, the probability of 0 Navi stock being given is 70%, the probability of 1 is 10%, the probability of 2 is 10%, the probability of 3 Is set to 10%. In this way, when a strong watermelon is won, navigation stock is not given with a higher probability than other weak cherry wins or strong cherry wins.

  When the AT lottery condition is Lip 6 winning, the probability that 0 Navi stock will be awarded is 0%, the probability that 1 is 50%, the probability that 2 is 30%, the probability that it is 3 Is set to 20%. In this way, when the Lip 6 is won, one or more navigation stocks are given with a probability of 100%. Note that the Lip 6 winning is established only when the white 7 symbols are arranged in a predetermined operation mode with the 7-equipped lip selected only at RT2. Therefore, it can be said that RT2 is more advantageous than other gaming states such as RT1.

  Next, the AT control process executed in FIG. 20 among the processes performed on the sub-control unit 91 side will be described. The sub-control unit 91 controls the effect state to AT according to the gaming state and performs AT control processing for executing the navigation effect.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition (winning weak cherry, strong cherry, strong watermelon) is established based on the command from the main control unit 41. Sometimes an AT lottery is performed. The AT lottery includes a navigation grant lottery that determines whether or not the number of navigation stocks is given, and a navigation stock lottery that decides the number of navigation stocks to be given.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks, the game is controlled by the AT until the game is consumed for a predetermined period (for example, 50 games after being controlled by RT2), during which the navigation effect can be executed. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the controlled gaming state and winning status based on the gaming status command and the internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and determines whether the AT is in progress based on the AT flag set during the AT. Whether or not the AT lottery condition is successful is determined.

  When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether to control to AT based on the presence / absence of the number of navigation stocks in the RAM 91c. When the number of navigation stocks remains, and when the number of navigation stocks is further acquired by AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks. In this embodiment, the AT is controlled in accordance with the total number of navigation stocks determined by the AT lottery.

  When the navigation stock is acquired during the non-AT, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied. The predetermined AT start condition is satisfied when a specific winning situation is reached. As an example of a specific winning situation, for example, when it is non-AT and during RT3, it is established when one of the 6-option lip 3-6 is won, during non-AT and during RT1 In some cases, it is established when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4, and the 3 alternative lip 1 to 6 is won.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating that it is AT in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and stores it in the AT when the AT start condition is satisfied when the non-AT and one or more navigation stocks are given. Control.

  Note that the AT start conditions are not limited to those established according to the winning situation, but after performing predetermined continuous effects over a plurality of games triggered by the acquisition of navigation stock, It may be established when it is notified that it has been acquired. In this case, the continuous performance is executed according to a predetermined probability even when the navigation stock is not acquired. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation that the navigation stock has been acquired by executing the continuous performance.

  The sub-control unit 91 starts the control to the AT after notifying the AT that the control is performed by the AT on condition that the AT flag is specified from the AT flag in RT1 to RT3. To do. Thereby, the navigation effect is executed. For this reason, in RT3, there is a higher possibility of winning a Lip 4 (promotional lip) when one of the 6-option lips 3 to 6 is won, and as a result, control to RT1 is facilitated. Further, in RT1, when the winning combination is left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, or 3 alternative lip 1-6, the transition stop or lip 3 (falling lip) As a result, it becomes easier to maintain the control to RT1, and as a result, there is a higher possibility of winning a Lip 6 (special lip) when winning 3 choice lips 4-6, and as a result, RT2 It becomes easy to be controlled.

  In RT3 or RT1, in principle, navigation effects can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message image such as “AT in progress” on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, when shifting from RT3 during AT to RT1, a message image such as “a little more until RT2” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Note that the control to the AT is continued even when the RT3 is controlled to the RT1 by the Lip 4 (promotion lip) winning in the RT3 during the AT.

  When you win 3 choice lips 4-6 in RT1 during AT, you will consume (subtract) 1 Navistock number after the winning game, regardless of whether you won lip 5 (special lip) in the winning game. The AT start effect is executed and the AT can be controlled while the 50 games are consumed. When the number of navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of navigation stock stored in the RAM 91c. In addition, as a result of winning the 3rd choice lip 4-6 and winning the lip 5 (special lip) at RT1 during AT, when AT3 is shifted to RT3, the AT start effect is performed and the background image on the liquid crystal display 51 also changes. To do. Note that when the 3 selection lips 4 to 6 are already won in RT1, but the AT start effect is being executed without winning the lip 5, the AT start effect may not be newly performed.

  On the other hand, even if a lip 4 (promotional lip) is won at RT1 during non-AT, if any of 6-option lip 3-6 is won at RT1 during non-AT, other than left reel 2L Since this is the case where the reels are first stopped, there is a penalty that the AT is not controlled. For this reason, even if it is controlled by RT1, it is difficult to maintain RT1 because it is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed, and it is shifted to RT3 due to the stop of the transition or the Lip 3 (falling lip) winning. It will be.

  Further, when a Lip 5 (special Lip) win is made at RT1, a freeze command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 as described above. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a freeze command related to the control to RT2, and when controlling to ART, the sub-control unit 91 remains in a freeze state from the time when the freeze command is received until the next game is started. Control.

  When the number of remaining AT games reaches 0 and the remaining number of navigation stock is 0, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message such as “AT finished!” On the liquid crystal display 51 and indicates that it is not AT. The AT flag is updated to end the series of ATs. As a result, the navigation effect is not executed, so that when the player wins any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, the transition outcome is easily stopped. As a result, RT3 The possibility of being controlled is increased.

  On the other hand, when the number of remaining AT games reaches 0 and the remaining navigation stock number is 1 or more, the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT continuation effect to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the navigation stock number. Update and continue control to AT. The AT continuation effect is executed, for example, by displaying a message such as “still more!” On the liquid crystal display 51.

  When being controlled by the AT, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect corresponding to a case where a navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is won based on a command from the main control unit 41.

  Here, the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state will be described. First, as the navigation target combination corresponding to RT3, left bell 1-4 including AT, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, and 6-option lip 1-6 are determined.

  Further, as the navigation target combination corresponding to RT1, left bell 1-4 including AT, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, and three-choice lip 1-6 are determined.

  Further, as the navigation target combination corresponding to RT2, left bell 1-4 including AT, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, 7-equipped lip, and 7 listening lip are determined.

  Furthermore, middle stage cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, weak watermelons, and strong watermelons are defined as common navigation target roles in RT1 to RT3.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, the bell 2 is surely won according to the winning situation, and the transitional exit stop is avoided. The order of pressing is notified. For example, a message such as “It's left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the left bell 1. Further, as a navigation effect when the middle bell 2 is won, a message such as “medium!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the 6-choice lips 1 to 6, a push order for reliably winning the promotion lip according to the winning situation is notified. For example, as a navigation effect when the 6-option Lip 3 is won, a message such as “First is middle! Next is right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the 6-option Lip 5 is won, a message such as “First right! Then next middle!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the three-choice lips 1 to 6, a push order for surely winning a promotion lip according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “It's left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the 3rd choice Lip 1. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the 3rd choice Lip 3, a message such as “It's right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when one of the middle tier cherries, weak cherries, and strong cherries is won, for example, a message “Aim for cherries!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the cherries are won. Is done.

  As a navigation effect when winning a weak watermelon or a strong watermelon, for example, a message such as “Aim at the watermelon!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the watermelon is won.

  When the 7-piece lip is won, a navigation effect for informing the push order for reliably winning the lip 6 is executed. For example, a message “Aim at White 7” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a message “It's right!”.

  When winning a 7-listening lip, a navigation effect that informs the pressing order for reliably winning the lip 7 is executed. In the navigation effect, for example, “right A message such as “Aim for white 7” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a message such as “!

  The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to the mode described above, and any mode may be used as long as the player can be distinguished according to the winning situation. The navigation effect is not limited to the one displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a game state effect related to the current game state or effect state using electrical components such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55.

  Next, the effect execution process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an internal winning command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sj1). If the internal winning command has not been received, the process proceeds to Sj4. When the internal winning command is received, it is determined whether or not the bell is won (Sj2). If the bell is not won, the process ends. If the bell is won, a bell winning flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sj3).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a reel rotation start command has been received (Sj4). If the reel rotation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to Sj7. When the reel rotation start command is received, it is determined whether or not the bell winning flag is set (Sj5). If the bell winning flag is not set, the process is terminated. When the bell winning flag is set, a winning result suggesting screen that suggests that the bell 2 can win is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sj6). That is, when the bell is won, the bell 2 wins when the first stop is the pressing order corresponding to the winning bell. Therefore, when the bell is won, the bell 2 can be won on the winning result suggestion screen. It is a suggestion. On the winning result suggestion screen, for example, a “yellow” character that suggests that the bell 2 may win a prize and a “white” character that suggests that there is a possibility that the bell 2 may be lost are displayed on the liquid crystal display. 51.

  Next, it is determined whether a reel stop command has been received (Sj7). If the reel stop command has not been received, the process ends. When the reel stop command is received, it is determined whether or not the second stop is performed (Sj8). If it is not the second stop, the process ends. In the case of the second stop, it is determined whether or not the bell winning flag is set (Sj9). If the bell winning flag is not set, the process is terminated. When the bell winning flag is set, the display of the winning result suggestion screen is terminated and a winning result confirmation screen indicating whether or not Bell 2 can win is displayed (Sj10). On the winning result confirmation screen, for example, when the bell 2 wins, only the “yellow” character is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 and when it is off, only the “white” character is displayed. After the winning result confirmation screen is displayed, the bell winning flag is cleared and the process is terminated (Sj11).

  In the winning result confirmation screen, specifically, when the first left stop is made when the left bell is won, the character “yellow” is displayed, and the left bell is won, but the middle first stop or right first When the stop is performed, the characters “white” are displayed. In addition, when the middle first stop is made when the middle bell is won, “yellow” is displayed, and when the middle bell is won but the first left stop or the first right stop is made, “white” is displayed. Is displayed. In addition, when the right bell is elected and the first right stop is performed, “yellow” is displayed, and when the right bell is elected but the left first stop and the middle first stop are performed, “white” is displayed. Is displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, a penalty is awarded when a first stop other than the first left stop is performed during non-AT. Thus, normally, the player plays the game by the first left stop. For this reason, when the game is played with the first stop on the left, when the “yellow” character is displayed on the winning result confirmation screen, it indicates that the left bell has been won, and when the “white” character is displayed. Indicates that you have won the middle or right bell.

  As described above, the display of the winning result suggestion screen is started when the reel starts rotating regardless of the type of the selected bell, and the display of the winning result suggesting screen is ended when the second stop is performed. Therefore, when winning the bell, the winning result suggestion screen is displayed when the first left stop is performed and the common symbol stops. As a result, it is impossible to detect whether or not the bell 2 wins from the contents of the winning result suggestion screen when the first left stop is performed, and therefore the contents of the winning result suggestion screen when the first left stop is performed. It is possible to make it impossible to determine whether the left bell or any other bell has been won.

  Next, a penalty flag clear process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) of FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the penalty flag set in Sc4 of FIG. 21 is set (Sb1). If the penalty flag is not set, the process is terminated. If the penalty flag is set, it is determined whether a reel rotation start command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sb2). If the reel rotation start command has not been received, the process ends. When the reel rotation start command is received, 1 is subtracted from the value of the penalty counter (Sb3). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the penalty counter after subtraction has become “0” (Sb4). When the value of the penalty counter is not “0”, the process is terminated. When the value of the penalty counter becomes “0”, the penalty flag is cleared and the process is terminated (Sb5).

  Next, Modifications 1 to 3 of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the above embodiment, a winning result suggesting screen that suggests that Bell 2 can win a prize is displayed, and when the second stop is made, a winning result confirmation screen is displayed to determine whether or not Bell 2 wins. Although displayed, in the first to third modifications, a winning result suggesting screen that suggests that the bell 2 can win a prize is displayed by the first navigation effect executing process, and the first left operation is performed by the second navigation effect executing process. When a stop is made, a winning result confirmation screen is displayed that suggests that the possibility of winning of the bell 2 is higher than the winning result suggestion screen (in this modification, a winning confirmation that the winning possibility is 100% is displayed) When the first left stop is not performed, the special control is performed.

  First, as a first modification, a first navigation effect execution process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26, first, the sub-control unit 91 identifies the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning command received from the main control unit 41, and determines whether or not the left bell has been won (Sv1). If the left bell is not won, the process ends. When the left bell is won, a bell winning flag indicating that the left bell is won is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sv2). Next, a winning result suggestion screen that suggests that the bell 2 can win a prize (that is, a state where the symbol combination constituting the bell 2 can be stopped on the winning line) is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. (Sv3).

  On the winning result suggestion screen, for example, an image indicating that the bell 2 can win a prize and an image indicating other winning results are displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Thus, by displaying a plurality of winning results, it can be shown that Bell 2 is one of the winning result candidates, and that Bell 2 can win.

  Next, as Modification 1, a second effect execution process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 27, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the bell winning flag is set in Sv2 of FIG. 26 (Sy1). If the bell winning flag is not set, the process is terminated. If the bell winning flag is set, whether or not the stop switch is operated in a predetermined operation procedure based on the reel stop command received from the main control unit 41 (in this embodiment, the first left stop is set). Thus, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 8L has been pressed first (Sy2). That is, in Sy1, it is determined whether left-pressing has been performed. When the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to be the first stop on the left, the possibility of winning the bell 2 is higher than the winning result suggesting screen (the bell 2 can be won in this embodiment). A winning result confirmation screen that suggests (informing that) is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sy3). Next, the bell winning flag is cleared and the process is terminated (Sy5).

  On the winning result confirmation screen, for example, only an image indicating that the bell 2 can win a prize is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, on the winning result suggestion screen, for example, an image indicating that the bell 2 can win a prize and an image indicating other winning results are displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, the winning result confirmation screen can indicate that the possibility of winning the bell 2 is higher than the winning result suggestion screen displaying a plurality of winning candidates. In the first modification, only the image indicating that the bell 2 can win a prize is displayed to notify that the bell 2 surely wins.

  On the other hand, when the stop switch 8L is not pressed first so as to be the first stop on the left (ie, the stop switch 8C is pressed first or the right first stop is set so as to be the first stop inside) When the switch 8R is pressed first, in other words, when the middle press or the right press is performed), the process of shifting from the winning result suggesting screen to the winning result finalizing screen as the second effect is executed. The special control for continuously displaying the winning result suggesting screen displayed in Sv3 of No. 26 is executed (Sy4). Next, the bell winning flag is cleared and the process is terminated (Sy5).

  In this embodiment, the winning result confirmation screen or the winning result suggestion screen is deleted at the end of the game (that is, at the third stop), but at the second stop, at the start switch operation in the next game, or at the BET operation. It may be erased at an appropriate timing such as time.

  As described above, when the order in which the stop switch 8L is pressed first is the predetermined operation procedure (that is, the recommended operation procedure of the stop switch to which no penalty is given), the first left stop is made according to the recommended operation procedure. Thus, if the stop switch 8L is pressed first, the bell 2 wins. Then, on the winning result suggestion screen, it is suggested that the bell 2 can win, and when the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to make the first stop on the left, the possibility of winning the bell 2 by the winning result confirmation screen is displayed. (That is, a notification that the bell 2 wins), the winning result (ie, the derived display result) shown in the production (ie, display of each image), and the actual winning result There will be no contradiction.

  On the other hand, if the recommended operation procedure is not followed and the middle first stop or the right first stop is performed, the bell 2 does not win. In this case, since the display of the winning result suggestion screen is continued and it is suggested that the winning result other than the winning of the bell 2 is obtained, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result. . In addition, if the recommended operation procedure is not followed, the game will not proceed from the winning result suggestion screen to the winning result confirmation screen, and the production will not develop. It is possible to raise awareness of the operation according to the recommended operation procedure, and to effectively alert the player not to perform an operation other than the first left stop.

  Next, Modification 2 of the second navigation effect execution process shown in FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG. Detailed description of the same processing as the processing in FIG. 27 will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the second modification, the same processing as in FIG. 27 is performed in Sy1 to Sy3 and Sy5. However, if the sub-control unit 91 determines in Sy2 that the stop switch 8L has been pressed first so as to make the first left stop, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the winning result suggestion screen and the winning result confirmation screen. Is displayed (Sy3), when it is determined that the stop switch 8L has not been pressed first so as to be the first left stop, unlike the special control of Sy4 in FIG. When the winning result confirmation screen is not displayed, special control for displaying the background screen displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 is executed (Sy6). The background screen is a screen that is displayed in a normal state when no presentation is performed during the game. As the background screen, for example, an image in which a character is walking against a predetermined landscape is displayed. Then, when winning the left bell, the background screen is switched to the winning result suggestion screen (Sv2 in FIG. 26).

  As described above, in the second modification, when the order in which the stop switch 8L is pressed first is the specific operation order (that is, the recommended operation procedure for the stop switch to which no penalty is given), the recommended operation procedure is followed. If the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to be the first stop on the left, the bell 2 wins. Then, on the winning result suggestion screen, it is suggested that the bell 2 can win, and when the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to make the first stop on the left, the possibility of winning the bell 2 by the winning result confirmation screen is displayed. (That is, a notification that the bell 2 wins), the winning result (ie, the derived display result) shown in the production (ie, display of each image), and the actual winning result There will be no contradiction.

  On the other hand, if the recommended operation procedure is not followed and the middle first stop or the right first stop is performed, the bell 2 does not win. In this case, since the background screen is displayed and the winning result is not notified on the background screen, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result. In addition, if the recommended operation procedure is not followed, the game will not proceed from the winning result suggestion screen to the winning result confirmation screen, and the production will not develop. It is possible to raise awareness of the operation according to the recommended operation procedure, and to effectively alert the player not to perform an operation other than the first left stop.

  Next, Modification 3 of the second navigation effect execution process shown in FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG. Detailed description of the same processing as the processing in FIG. 27 will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in Modification 3, the same processing as in FIG. 27 is performed in Sy1 to Sy3 and Sy5. However, if the sub-control unit 91 determines in Sy2 that the stop switch 8L has been pressed first so as to make the first left stop, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the winning result suggestion screen and the winning result confirmation screen. Is displayed (Sy3), and it is determined that the stop switch 8L has not been pressed first so as to be the first left stop, unlike the special control of Sy4 in FIG. 27, a penalty is given. A special control for displaying a penalty screen for informing this is executed (Sy7). When the penalty screen is displayed, the winning result confirmation screen is not displayed, so that the player cannot know the winning result in the game in advance, which is disadvantageous for the player. Then, the penalty screen notifies that such a penalty is given.

  As described above, in the third modification, when the order in which the stop switch 8L is pressed first is the specific operation order (that is, the recommended operation procedure for the stop switch to which no penalty is given), the recommended operation procedure is followed. If the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to be the first stop on the left, the bell 2 wins. Then, on the winning result suggestion screen, it is suggested that the bell 2 can win, and when the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to make the first stop on the left, the possibility of winning the bell 2 by the winning result confirmation screen is displayed. (That is, a notification that the bell 2 wins), the winning result (ie, the derived display result) shown in the production (ie, display of each image), and the actual winning result There will be no contradiction.

  On the other hand, if the recommended operation procedure is not followed and the middle first stop or the right first stop is performed, the bell 2 does not win. In this case, since the penalty screen is displayed and the winning result is not notified on the penalty screen, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result. Moreover, it can alert | report that a penalty is provided, and it can prevent that a penalty is granted suddenly and the interest in a game falls.

  In the third modification, when the penalty screen is displayed, the recommended procedure notification can be performed at the same time. As a result, by synergistic effects with the display of the penalty screen, awareness of the operation by the recommended operation procedure is urged, and the player is effectively urged not to perform the operation by a procedure other than the recommended operation procedure. Can do.

  It should be noted that the penalty screen is displayed at an appropriate timing such as at the end of the game displaying the penalty (that is, at the third stop), at the second stop, at the start switch operation in the next game, at the BET operation, or at the end of the penalty grant You can erase it with.

  Next, specific examples of the special control in Sy4 of FIG. 27, Sy6 of FIG. 28, and Sy7 of FIG. 29 in the first to third modifications will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (1), when the player operates the start switch 7 after betting a medal and wins the bell, a winning result suggestion screen is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Then, “Yellow”, which is a character indicating that the bell 2 wins, and “White”, which is a character indicating that a winning combination other than that, is won or missed are displayed as a winning result suggestion screen. . Therefore, by including “yellow”, which is a character indicating that the bell 2 wins, on the screen, it is suggested that the bell wins (that is, the symbol combination constituting the bell stops).

  From the state shown in FIG. 30 (1), when the player first presses the stop switch 8L so that the first left stop is made, the state shifts to the state shown in FIG. 30 (2).

  As shown in FIG. 30 (2), for example, when the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to be the first left stop in accordance with the recommended pressing procedure, a winning result confirmation screen is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. In this specific example, only “yellow”, which is a character indicating that the bell 2 wins, is displayed as the winning result confirmation screen. Thereby, it is notified that the bell 2 wins. At this time, the bell 2 wins because the stop switch is operated according to the recommended operation procedure. Therefore, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result.

  Next, from the state shown in FIG. 30 (1), when the player operates the stop switches in an order other than the recommended order of pressing (an order other than the order in which the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to be the first left stop). That is, as a process of shifting to the first order of pressing the stop switch 8C so as to be the first middle stop or the order of first pressing the stop switch 8R so as to be the first right stop, FIG. -1) to (3-4) will be described as an example. 30 (3-2) to (3-4) show special control. Further, all of the four types of processing shown in FIGS. 30 (3-1) to (3-4) may be executed by one type of slot machine, or any one of preset processing (only one processing or a plurality of processing may be performed). Any of the above processes may be performed).

  In the process shown in FIG. 30 (3-1), as in FIG. 30 (2), only the image corresponding to the pressing order of the stop switch is displayed, and the winning combination other than the bell 2 wins or falls. Only “white” which is a character indicating that As a result, it is notified that the winning combination other than the bell 2 wins or loses. In this example, the same processing as in FIG. 30 (2) is performed, but if the player operates the stop switch in an order other than the recommended pressing order, the bell 2 does not win, so the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result There will be no contradiction.

  In the special control shown in FIG. 30 (3-2), the winning result suggesting screen displayed in FIG. 30 (1) is continuously displayed without shifting to the display in FIG. 30 (2) (Sy4 in FIG. 27). Similar processing). In this example, since it continues to suggest that the winning combination other than Bell 2 wins or loses, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result. Further, since the image selection process is not performed as in FIG. 30 (3-1), which performs the same process as in the example of FIG. 30 (2), the amount of programs can be reduced, and the image display process becomes complicated. Can be prevented.

  In the special control shown in FIG. 30 (3-3), the display is switched to the display of the background screen that is displayed when the presentation is not executed during the game (the same processing as Sy6 in FIG. 28). In this specific example, a background screen in which a character is walking in the desert is displayed. In this example, since the background screen is displayed and the winning result is not notified on the background screen, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result. Further, since the image selection process is not performed as in FIG. 30 (3-1), which performs the same process as in the example of FIG. 30 (2), the amount of programs can be reduced, and the image display process becomes complicated. Can be prevented.

  In the special control shown in FIG. 30 (3-4), the screen is switched to a penalty screen for notifying that a penalty is given (a process similar to Sy7 in FIG. 29). In this specific example, a penalty screen including an image indicating that a penalty is given is displayed together with the characters “penalty”. In this example, since the penalty screen is displayed and the winning result is not notified on the penalty screen, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result. Moreover, it can alert | report beforehand that a penalty is provided, and it can prevent that a penalty is granted suddenly and the interest in a game falls.

  In the example of FIG. 30, “yellow”, which is a character indicating that the bell 2 wins as a first effect, and “white”, which is a character indicating that the other winning combination wins or is lost. In this example, only “Yellow” is displayed as the second effect, and the winning of Bell 2 is confirmed. However, as the first effect, one of a plurality of winning roles is suggested to win. In the second production, suggesting that the number of winning combinations less than the number of winning combinations suggested in the first production is a winning candidate, suggesting that the second production is more likely to derive a predetermined display result than the first production. Is possible.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included.

  In the normal state (non-AT state and non-bonus state in the embodiment) that occupies most of the game, the operation is performed in a different procedure by operating according to a predetermined operation procedure (in other words, it can be referred to as a recommended operation procedure). The game value is designed so that the expected value of the game value that the player can acquire in the game is higher than when the game is performed. The expected value specified here is not based on the expected value of only one game in the normal state, but on the premise that the game is continuously performed in consideration of the grant of the right to the advantageous state obtained by the one game thereafter. Shows the expected value. Therefore, it is better for the player to operate according to a predetermined operation procedure.

  As an example, in the embodiment, there is a case where it is shifted to the RT state where the replay probability is high by reverse pressing, but a penalty occurs for granting the right of the AT. It can be said that the expected value is higher for the player than when operating by the procedure.

  From another viewpoint, the probability that the right to be in a specific advantageous state is granted is higher when the operation is performed according to the predetermined operation procedure than when the operation is performed according to another procedure. Therefore, it is better for the player to operate according to a predetermined operation procedure.

  Also, from another viewpoint, operating with a predetermined operating procedure is more effective for playing rate (required by gaming value acquired in gaming / game value used in gaming) than when operating by other procedures. And is designed to have a moderate shot. Therefore, since the player can perform a game with an appropriate shooting characteristic when operated by a predetermined operation procedure than when operated by another procedure, the player should operate by a predetermined operation procedure.

  As an example, in the embodiment, there is a case where a reverse push causes a transition to an RT state with a high replay probability. However, since there is a penalty for granting an AT right, there is no AT, so whether an AT has occurred As a result, the appropriate shooting characteristics of the gaming machine are impaired.

  In another aspect, a specific derivation result is more likely to appear in response to an internal winning combination when the operation is performed according to a predetermined operation procedure than when the operation is performed according to another procedure. The specific derivation result is designed so that the internal winning combination can be limited at the time of derivation. When the derivation result is derived by a predetermined operation procedure, it can be seen that the bonus is won (so-called reach level). ), May be designed to be a bonus winning possibility (so-called chance eyes).

  At this time, if the operation is performed in another procedure, even if a specific derivation result is derived, there is a possibility that it does not match the pre-designed internal winning combination, so the player will give distrust to the gaming machine. Therefore, it is preferable to operate according to a predetermined operation procedure.

  Next, main effects obtained by the present embodiment will be described.

In the present embodiment, when the first left stop is performed, the common symbol is stopped both in the case of winning the left bell and in the case of winning the middle bell or the right bell (in this example, the bell is stopped at Se12 in FIG. 9). The portion that performs the process of Se13 when it is determined that the player has won the game), the penalty is given to the player when the middle first stop or the right first stop is performed (in this example, the process of Sc4 of FIG. 21 is performed) Part and the part where Sq3 processing is not performed when Sq2 in FIG. 22 is Y).
Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the left bell is won, or the middle bell or the right bell is won when the common symbol is stopped. As a result, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation for the result of the internal lottery, increase a sense of tension when stopping the remaining reels, and improve the interest in the game.

In the present embodiment, the common symbol stops regardless of the timing at which the first stop is performed (in this example, the portion where the bell and replay of the reel 2L are arranged within 5 frames in FIG. 3).
Therefore, the player does not have to perform the first stop at the timing so that the common symbol stops, so that the burden felt by the player when stopping the common symbol can be eliminated.

In the present embodiment, the common symbol also stops when the chance role target role is won (in this example, the portion that performs the process of Se13 when it is determined that the chance role target role is won in Se12 of FIG. 9). ).
Therefore, the expectation that not only the bell but also the chance target role has been won can be increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the common symbol is stopped even when the result of the internal lottery is off (in this example, the part that performs the process of Se13 when it is determined that it is off at Se12 in FIG. 9).
Therefore, it is possible to increase the frequency of expecting that the left bell is won when the reel 2L is the first stop reel.

In the present embodiment, a winning result suggestion screen is displayed as a common effect when the first left stop is performed and the common symbol is stopped (in this example, the portion performing the process of Sj6 in FIG. 24).
Therefore, when the first stop is performed, it may be impossible to determine whether or not the bell 2 wins from the winning result suggestion screen which is a common effect, that is, whether the left bell or the other bell is won. it can.

In the present embodiment, as a common symbol, regardless of the timing at which the first left stop is performed, a predetermined position is set so that the bell 2 that may win a prize can win when winning the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell. The bell and replay symbols stop (upper and middle) (in this example, the portion for performing the process of Se13 in FIG. 9).
Therefore, it can be made easy to recognize that the player has won one of the bells.

In the present embodiment, when the left bell is won, a first effect that suggests that the bell 2 can win a prize is executed (for example, a portion that executes the processing of Sv3 in FIG. 26), and the first left stop is made. In this way, when the stop switch 8L is pressed first, the second effect that suggests that the possibility of winning the bell 2 is high is executed (for example, Sy3 in FIG. 27, Sy3 in FIG. 28, or Sy3 in FIG. 29). When the stop switch 8C is pressed first so as to be the first middle stop, or when the stop switch 8R is first pressed so as to be the first right stop, the first is executed. The special control different from the process of executing the two effects is executed (for example, the part of executing Sy4 in FIG. 27, Sy6 in FIG. 28, and Sy7 in FIG. 29).
Therefore, when the stop switch is operated in a procedure in which the bell 2 does not win when winning the left bell, it is possible to prevent a contradiction between the content of the notified display result and the actual display result. Then, the player can be conscious of the operation according to the procedure that does not cause a disadvantageous state for the player, and can effectively urge the player to be alerted.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the left reel is taken as an example of the specific variable display area. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a reel different from the above embodiment, such as a middle reel or a right reel, may be used as the specific variable display area. Moreover, not only one reel but a plurality of reels may be used as a specific variable display area.

  In the above embodiment, the upper bell and the middle lip are derived as a common display result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the upper, middle, and lower tiers that derives the same symbol in all of the upper, middle, and lower tiers. For example, a common display result display mode different from the above embodiment may be set. Moreover, the common symbol does not necessarily have to stop at the common position.

  In the above embodiment, an example is given in which the common symbol is stopped when winning the winning bell according to the pressing order of the first stop. However, the winning combination (6) The common symbol may be stopped when a winning combination that wins in accordance with the pressing order of a mode different from the above embodiment such as replay or watermelon is won.

  In the above embodiment, when a predetermined display result is derived when the left bell is won and the first left stop is performed, and the middle first or right bell is won and the first middle stop or right first stop is won. In the case where the specific display result is derived when the game is performed, the bell 2 wins in both cases and the same value (the same number of medals) is given. Different values may be given when the combination of results is derived and when the combination of specific display results is derived. In addition, the value given when the combination of the predetermined display results is derived and when the combination of the specific display results is derived is not limited to the game from which the combination is derived, but is given in subsequent games. In addition, the value is not limited to the game value (medal), but may include a change in the gaming state and a change in the small role probability thereafter.

  In the embodiment described above, an example of drawing a symbol combination other than the bell 2 when an operation in a predetermined operation procedure or a specific operation procedure is not performed (that is, when the first stop is incorrect) is given. However, a predetermined condition (for example, the second stop) is derived, for example, to draw a symbol combination that draws out a symbol combination that is out of place, and to derive a symbol combination that pays out a smaller number of medals than when a combination of a predetermined display result or a specific display result is derived The stop timing of the third stop is an appropriate timing, and / or the pressing order of the second stop and the third stop is correct), the combination of the predetermined display result and the specific display result is A predetermined condition for deriving a symbol combination from which the same number of medals are paid out as when derived (for example, stop timing of the second stop and the third stop) Less than when a combination of a predetermined display result and a specific display result is derived when the second timing and the third stopping push order are correct). When an operation according to a predetermined operation procedure or a specific operation procedure is not performed, such as deriving a symbol combination from which the number of medals are paid out (that is, when the first stop is incorrect) You may make it make the expected value of the value obtained after that smaller than the case where operation by a specific operation procedure is performed (namely, when a 1st stop is a correct answer).

  In the above embodiment, the common symbol is stopped regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop switch such as the common symbol stops only when the operation timing of the stop switch is a specific timing. The common symbol may be stopped according to the operation timing. In this case, for example, when the stop switch is operated at a timing that allows as many small roles as possible to win, so as not to miss a small role (a state in which an internal lottery was won but could not be won) It is preferable that the common symbol stops.

  In the above embodiment, the common symbol is stopped when the chance role is won or lost, but not limited to this, the common symbol stops only when winning the bell, etc. Unlike the embodiment, the common symbol may be stopped only when a predetermined result is obtained.

  In the above embodiment, the winning result suggestion screen is displayed when a reel rotation start command is received. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is displayed when the first stop operation is performed. A common effect may be executed at a timing different from the form.

  In the above embodiment, a penalty is generated when a procedure other than the first left stop is performed regardless of the result of the internal lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a predetermined winning combination is won (for example, in the bell Under the conditions different from the above-mentioned embodiment, a penalty is generated when operating in a procedure other than the first stop on the left, and a penalty is generated when a predetermined winning combination is won by operating in a procedure other than the first left stop. A penalty may be generated.

  In the above embodiment, a penalty is generated immediately when operating in a procedure other than the first left stop. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A penalty may be generated when the number of operations is performed (for example, 5 times in 100 games), for example. According to this, it is possible to prevent a penalty from occurring immediately when the player makes a first stop by mistake.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first effect and the second effect are always executed when the left bell is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a winning result suggestion screen is displayed by lottery when the left bell is won. You may make it perform a 1st effect and a 2nd effect in the opportunity different from said embodiment, such as determining whether to do.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the first effect and the second effect are executed when the left bell is won. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various lip, right bell, middle bell, and the like are different from the above-described embodiments. When the winning combination is won, the first effect and the second effect may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is suggested that the first stage results in the winning of Bell 2 or other winning results, and that Bell 2 wins the second stage surely (that is, the possibility of winning is high). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of winning results (candidates for winning combination) are displayed in the first effect, and the winning results less than the winning result suggested in the first effect are displayed in the second effect. The second effect may be executed in a manner different from the above-described embodiment, for example.

  In the above embodiment, the order of pressing the stop switch is given as an example of the predetermined operation procedure. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a procedure different from the above embodiment, such as the timing of operating the stop switch (so-called pressing timing), is used. A predetermined operation procedure may be used.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which various effects and notifications are executed by the liquid crystal display 51 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the speakers 53 and 54, the effect LED 52, and the rear side (inside) of the reel are arranged. Back lamps (for example, reel LEDs 55), transmissive liquid crystal displays (liquid crystal displays configured to allow the reels to be seen) arranged on the front side of the reels, lamps and LEDs (for example, mounted on the front door 1b) In the above embodiment, the slot machine performs various effects and notifications by means different from the above embodiment, such as the effect LED 52), the vibration of the stop switch, the ventilation from the periphery of the stop switch, and the change in the temperature of the stop switch. It is possible to apply different configurations. Further, various effects and notifications may be performed using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when performing effects using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side. A device that performs only the performance may be provided. Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which various effects and notifications are performed only by screen display is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the slot machine that performs various effects and notifications by combining effects of a plurality of aspects is described above. It is possible to apply the configuration shown in the embodiment.

  Moreover, although the example which does not perform AT lottery as a penalty was given in the said embodiment, it is not restricted to this, For example, unfavorable lottery conditions (The number of navigation stocks provided is easy to decrease, winning probability is low, etc.) A penalty different from the above-described embodiment may be given, such as performing an AT lottery, shifting to an unfavorable RT, canceling the execution of the effect, or reducing the type of effect. In addition, as an example of giving a penalty different from the above embodiment, after performing an AT lottery, a prelude effect that suggests an AT lottery result is executed in a predetermined number of game periods, and if the AT lottery is won, In the case where it is configured to perform the definite notification later, when the first stop other than the first left stop is performed during the precursor period, the timing of performing the definite notification can be delayed as a penalty.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the combination of the predetermined display results and the combination of the specific display results, an example in which the symbol combination constituting the bell 2 (that is, the same symbol combination) is derived has been given. Different symbol combinations may be derived for the predetermined display result and the specific display result.

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine that sets the bet number using medals and credits has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game used in a pachinko gaming machine. The configuration described in the above embodiment is applied to a slot machine that sets a bet number using a ball or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet number using only credits, and according to claim 1 It is possible to realize the invention. When game balls are used as game media, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in a game ball, and a take-in ball that detects a game ball taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls and a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls payed out by the ball payout device It is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using both medals and game balls and the medals and game balls are paid out as a result of winning. By applying the configuration, the invention according to claim 1 can be realized.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main control unit 91 sub control unit 140 hall computer
200 Calling lamp device 1000 External output board

Claims (1)

Each includes a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of the variable display units,
Each derivation operation means operated when deriving a display result to a plurality of the variable display units,
Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to be generated before a display result is derived on the variable display section;
And a derivation control means for performing control to derive the displayed result on the variable display portions corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means when said deriving operation means is operated,
The derivation control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result, the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section corresponding to the predetermined result among the plurality of variable display sections whose identification information is displayed in a variable manner is operated. When the derivation operation means is operated according to a predetermined operation procedure, and the derivation operation means corresponding to the remaining variable display sections are operated thereafter, the display results are derived to all the variable display sections. to derive the result set together,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined result, the derivation operation means is operated by a specific operation procedure different from the predetermined operation procedure, and then the derivation operation means corresponding to the remaining variable display units without deriving said predetermined display result sets combined when all of the being operated variable display unit to display the results is derived,
The identification information corresponding to the variable display unit corresponding to the specific result among the plurality of variable display units in which the identification information is variably displayed when the determination result of the prior determination unit is a specific result different from the predetermined result. The derivation operation means is operated according to the specific operation procedure in which the derivation operation means is operated, and then the derivation operation means corresponding to the remaining variable display parts are operated to derive display results for all the variable display parts. deriving a specific display results sets fit in when,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific result, the derivation operation means is operated by the predetermined operation procedure, and thereafter, the derivation operation means corresponding to the remaining variable display units are operated and all the operations are performed. without deriving said specific display result sets fit when the display result is derived in the variable display unit,
When the determination result of the predetermination means is a special result different from the predetermined result and the specific result, the player has a privilege than when the determination result of the predetermination means is the predetermined result or the specific result. More likely to be granted,
The derived control means determines the results the predetermined result of the pre-determining means, the particular result, when the said derivation operation means even when a one of the special result is operated by the predetermined operating procedure the A slot machine that derives a display result common to the variable display unit corresponding to an operation.

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