JP6257194B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable . After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is obtained by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can derive and win according to the display result .

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. The reel is started to rotate by being set and the start operation is performed in a state in which the prescribed number of bets is set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a predetermined winning combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination) is derived on the winning line. Occur.

  The types of combinations include small combinations, bonus combinations, and replay combinations. Here, when the combination of symbols constituting the small role is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of the small role. When the combination of symbols constituting the bonus combination is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. it can. When the combination of symbols constituting the re-gamer is stopped on the winning line, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the betting number.

  In order for a winning combination including a bonus combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when a start lever is operated). And, when the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery can be drawn within the range of the predetermined number of frames, the effective combination is arranged, and the winning combination not in the internal lottery is configured. There is a slot machine in which reel control is performed so that the combination of symbols is not aligned with an effective line, and further, an AT (Assist Time) state in which information according to the winning situation of a predetermined specific combination is notified.

  In such a slot machine, as a gaming state, a bonus non-established state in which a bonus is not won and a bonus established state controlled by winning a bonus in the bonus non-established state are provided. There is a slot machine that performs an AT lottery to determine whether to control the AT state (Patent Document 1). In addition, there are a slot machine that makes the bonus established state controllable to the AT and a bonus non-established state uncontrollable to the AT, and a slot machine that executes a notification effect informing that the AT is won.

JP2013-5961A

  Here, when it is assumed that the control process to the bonus establishment state that can be controlled by the AT or the bonus non-establishment state that cannot be controlled by the AT and the execution process of the notification effect can be applied to the slot machine described in Patent Document 1. Because the notification effect is executed without considering the gaming state, a situation occurs in which the AT is not controlled despite the fact that the AT winning is notified by the notification effect, and as a result, the player's There was a risk of confusion.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that does not cause confusion for the player.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
One of a plurality of states including an appropriate state in which the increase / decrease rate of the gaming value is an increase / decrease rate based on the set value and an inappropriate state in which the increase / decrease rate of the gaming value is lower than the increase / decrease rate based on the set value State control means for controlling;
Regardless of whether the controlled state is the appropriate state or the improper state, privilege grant determining means for determining whether to grant a privilege;
A privilege granting unit for granting the privilege when the grant determination to grant the privilege is made by the privilege grant determining unit;
Based on the given privilege, an advantageous period control means for controlling the advantageous period advantageous to the player in the appropriate state, but not controlling the advantageous period in the inappropriate state;
When the grant determination is performed by the privilege grant determination unit in the improper state, the control unit is provided with a notification unit that notifies that the grant determination has been performed after being controlled to the proper state.
The advantage related to privilege provision in the inappropriate state is lower than the advantage related to privilege provision in the appropriate state.
In addition, you may provide the following structures.
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (three) for one game using game values (medals, credits), and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be distinguished from each other ) Is displayed on a variable display device capable of variably displaying one game, and a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the variable display device. ) And
Appropriate state in which the rate of increase / decrease in game value (medal payout rate) is secured based on a predetermined design value (set value) (for example, the medal payout rate is 108% when set value 6) (RT1) or not in the proper state (different from the medal payout rate in RT1) State control means (main control unit 41) for controlling to any one of a plurality of states including the non-appropriate state (RT0) When,
Regardless of whether the controlled state is the appropriate state or the inappropriate state, privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (navigation stock) (AT lottery using the AT lottery table in FIG. 13) Processing) and
A privilege granting unit (navigator stock granting process) for granting the privilege when the grant decision to grant the privilege is made by the privilege grant determining unit;
Based on the given privilege, an advantageous period control means (sub control unit 91) that controls the advantageous period (AT) advantageous to the player in the appropriate state but does not control the advantageous period in the inappropriate state. )When,
When the grant determination is performed by the privilege grant determination means in the improper state, after the control is performed in the proper state, the fact that the grant determination has been performed is notified (FIG. 10E or FIG. 11). As shown in (C) and (D), there is provided a notifying means for performing AT winning notification after being controlled by RT1 when AT winning is performed at RT0.

  According to such a configuration, even if the grant decision is made in an inappropriate state that is not controlled during the advantageous period, the fact that the grant decision has been made after being controlled to the appropriate state controlled during the advantageous period is notified. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which control is not performed during the advantageous period despite the fact that the grant decision has been made, and it is possible to prevent confusion of the player. In addition, since it is determined whether to grant a privilege regardless of whether it is in an inappropriate state or in an appropriate state, the determination process is not performed because it is in an inappropriate state. It is possible not to give a disadvantage to the person.

  The improper state is a state in which an increase / decrease rate different from the increase / decrease rate of the game value based on a predetermined design value secured in the appropriate state is secured.

(2) In the slot machine according to (1) above,
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device, it is determined whether or not the generation of each of a plurality of types of winnings including a special winning accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state (CB) advantageous to the player is allowed. Pre-decision means (internal lottery process)
The advance determination means determines that the special prize is allowed to be generated, and the carry-over means (RAM 41c) that carries over the determination to allow the special prize to be generated after the next game when the special prize has not occurred. CB wins by storing the CB flag in the
The state control means controls the appropriate state when the occurrence of the special prize is permitted and controls the inappropriate state when the occurrence of the special prize is not permitted (as shown in FIG. 7). In addition, when CB wins at RT0, it is controlled to RT1, and when CB wins at RT1, it is controlled to RT0),
The ratio of the number of games digested in the appropriate state out of the number of games digested in the slot machine is higher than the ratio of the number of games digested in the inappropriate state (almost to the player) Game in the state of RT1).

  According to such a configuration, out of the number of games to be digested, the number of games in a proper state in which the occurrence of a special prize is permitted is more innovative than the number of games in an unsuitable state. Game characteristics can be realized.

(3) In the slot machine according to (2) above,
The pre-determining means, as the determination result in the appropriate state, includes a specific result (a result that is not won by any small combination and re-playing combination) and a plurality of types of determination results different from the specific result (all the small combinations and re-plays). As a result of winning one of the game actors)
The slot machine performs control so that the display result for generating the special prize can be derived to the variable display device when the determination result of the prior determination means in the appropriate state is the specific result (CB alone) Winning) with derivation control means (reel control),
The ratio at which the determination result of the prior determination means in the appropriate state becomes the specific result is lower than any of the ratios at which the plurality of types of determination results become each (the probability of being the specific result is 1/65536). .

  According to such a configuration, a novel game characteristic, a display result that generates a special prize is derived, and a ratio that becomes a specific result that may not allow the occurrence of a special prize is determined by other plural types of determination results It can provide by making it lower than any of the ratio which becomes each.

(4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The privilege granting means is less advantageous for the player when in the improper state than when in the appropriate state (as shown in FIG. 13, when it is RT0 than when it is RT1 The above-mentioned privilege is granted so that the AT winning probability and the expected value of Navistock to be given are lowered.

  According to such a structure, a game can be advanced with respect to a player so that it may not become an improper state.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Specific operating means (reset switch 23) that can be operated when the openable / closable opening / closing body (full-face door 1b) is in an open state;
State control means for controlling the unsuitable state (specific RT0) by operating the specific operation means;
Whether the slot machine does not make a decision by the privilege granting determination means in the improper state controlled by operating the specific operation means (the AT lottery is not performed as shown in [Modification]) ), Or when the decision to grant the privilege is made by the privilege grant determining means by making a decision by the privilege grant determining means, the fact that the decision has been made is notified (shown in FIG. 14) Thus, when AT is won at a specific RT0, a 100% probability of squealing is performed).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific operation means is operated by the store clerk and is controlled to be in an inappropriate state, even when several games are used to make it into an appropriate state, no privilege is given or granted Even if it is done, the fact is notified and the store clerk can recognize it, so that it is possible to intentionally prevent the game from being started by the player while the privilege is given.

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game;
Production control means (sub control unit 91) for performing production control based on the control information transmitted from the game control means,
The game control means and the effect control means are connected so that only one-way communication from the game control means to the effect control means is possible (command transmission from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41 is not possible). ,
The game control means includes
State specifying information transmitting means (I / O port 41d) for transmitting to the effect control means state specifying information (state command) that can specify whether the state is appropriate or unsuitable. With
The production control means includes
An effect executing means for executing an effect selected from a plurality of types of effects including a specific effect (battle effect) based on whether or not to control the advantageous period by the advantageous period control means,
The effect execution means does not allow the specific effect that can be selected in the appropriate state to be executed when the improper state is specified from the received state specifying information ((D in FIG. 10). ) And (C) and (D) of FIG. 11, the turning effect is executed at RT1, but the turning effect is not executed at RT0).

  According to such a configuration, since the specific performance is not allowed in an inappropriate state that is not controlled during the advantageous period, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused as to whether the controlled period is controlled even in the inappropriate state. Further, by executing the specific effect, it is possible to make the player, the store clerk, etc. easily recognize that the state is appropriate.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
A plurality including a special prize (CB) accompanied by a transition of the gaming state before the display result is derived on the variable display device and a general prize other than the special prize (the small combination and the re-playing combination shown in FIGS. 5 and 6). A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a type of winning,
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving display results from the variable display device;
Derivation control means (reel control) for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
Specific game state control means (CB game) for controlling to a specific game state when the special prize occurs in the normal game state,
The general prize includes an award (small role) that is accompanied by the awarding of the gaming value,
The award winning is a first award winning (eight paying out (ordinary bell) or five paying out) that is accompanied by a greater number of the gaming value than the predetermined number (2) when generated in the normal gaming state. (E.g., watermelon 1)) and a second award (eight-payout combination (one left watermelon 1) with a predetermined number (two) or less of the gaming value when generated in the normal gaming state. Etc.))
In the specific gaming state, all types of prize winnings including the first prize winning and the second prize winning are always allowed (all small roles win), while the prize winning occurs. The game state is given the predetermined number (2) of game value regardless of the type of game
The derivation control means performs control to give priority to derivation of the display result corresponding to the second prize-winning over the display result corresponding to the first prize-winning in the specific gaming state (5-payout combination) In other words, it is derived by giving priority to one paying out over eight paying out).

  According to such a configuration, in the specific gaming state, the generation of all types of award winnings including the first award winning and the second award winning is always allowed. Regardless of the above, since the gaming value given is limited to a predetermined number, it is possible to prevent the gambling in the specific gaming state from being excessively increased. Furthermore, a game value less than a predetermined number is generated in the normal gaming state rather than a display result in which a first award winning in which a gaming value greater than the predetermined number is given by being generated in the normal gaming state is generated. Since the display result of the second awarded prize to be given is preferentially derived, the gaming value that can be given in one game in the specific gaming state is more than the gaming value that can be given in one game in the normal gaming state. Even if it is set to be small, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling lost.

It is a front view of the slot machine in the present embodiment. 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 figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, the number of payouts, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, operation | movement, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination regarding a small role. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination regarding a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the coincidence point / difference of RT0 and RT1. It is a figure for demonstrating relations, such as RT and a roaring effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the flowchart of AT related process. It is a figure for demonstrating an AT lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating a roaring effect lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the flowchart of a roaring effect related process.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

[Configuration of slot machine]
First, the slot machine 1 used in the present embodiment will be described below. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a housing 1a whose front surface is open, and a pivotable pivotable on the side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is supported.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from a see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Arranged to be visible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “bell”, “replay”, “watermelon A”, “white 7”, “black BAR”, “cherry”, “watermelon B” are provided on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. ”,“ Blank ”,“ White BAR ”, and“ Black 7 ”, each of which is a plurality of identifiable symbols and is drawn in a predetermined order. The “bell” design is generally yellow, the “watermelon A” and “watermelon B” designs are generally green, and the “cherry” design is entirely red. Become. 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 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 on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  At the position corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally-long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, and 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). MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) out of a prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medal used for setting the number of medals and the bet is set (to return the medals used for setting the credit and the number of bets), start that is operated when starting the game Stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the switch 7, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the effect switch for use in the effect. 56 are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

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

  In the present embodiment, the procedure for the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (also referred to as the pushing order) includes forward push, forward push, middle left push, middle right push, reverse push push, And reverse push. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. Further, the forward pinching push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time and then the right reel 2R is stopped for the second time. The middle left push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push refers to a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped. The reverse pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  On the front door 1b, a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning combination, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like are displayed. Indicator 12: 1BETLED 14 for notifying that 1 bet is set by lighting, 2BETLED 15 for notifying that 2 betting is set, and notifying that 3 bets are set 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 that notifies that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start enable LED18 that notifies that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (fixed from the start of the previous game) Waiting for the reel to start rotating because the period has not elapsed) That the weight of LED19 for notifying by lighting the fact, payout display unit 13 during replay LED20 is provided for informing by lighting the effect that while replaying the game to be described later 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.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a reset operation for canceling (initializing) an error state described later, a stop state described later, and a gaming state (for example, AT (assist time)) is detected by a predetermined key operation. A reset switch 23 to be set, a set value display 24 for displaying a set value at that time while changing a set value or confirming a set value, which will be described later, and a stop state (the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A stop switch 36a for selecting the validity / invalidity of the stop function controlled to the automatic control process (a process for paying (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function to be controlled, and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are provided in a later-described ho A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the par tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side, and a medal that has flowed into the hopper tank 34a side are detected. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Further, the reset switch 23 can be operated only after the store clerk opens the front door 1b. Therefore, a player or the like cannot operate the reset switch 23.

  Further, when the reset switch 23 is operated by a store clerk or the like in the game hall where the slot machine is installed, a flag stored in the RAM 41c of the game control board 40 and a flag stored in the RAM 91c of the effect control board 90 It is initialized when all (AT winning flag) etc. are erased (ram clear). Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the store clerk operates the reset switch 23 to initialize the setting of the slot machine 1, so that the error state, the stop state, and the game state (for example, the slot machine 1) (AT state) and the like can be canceled (initialized).

  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 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 medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

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

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay line L1 (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 L1 becomes valid. 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 symbol combination such as a small role or a replaying role to be described later. . In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”. A combination of symbols constituting any combination stops on the winning line, and a winning occurs. Also called.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  For example, the winning lines are the upper line of the left reel 2L, the upper part of the middle reel 2C, the upper part of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage, the upper part of the left reel 2L, and the middle reel 2C. The middle line, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the upper line of the right reel. Including a winning line L4 set across the symbols, and a winning line L5 set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the lower stage. May be.

  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 finished, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line L1. 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 the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels. However, the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 that controls the game, a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment) Detects a detection signal input from a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays connected to the game control board 40, The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the drive of the LED is supplied to the slot machine 1 When the power source voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command is input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for providing a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when not performed, and various other devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  Further, the CB flag is stored in the RAM 41c. The CB flag is a flag that can specify that CB has been won. In the present embodiment, when a CB is won, the CB flag is stored in the RAM 91c until winning a CB, and when the CB is won, the CB flag is cleared. As a result, when the player has won the CB but the player has not been able to win the CB, the CB can be carried over from the next game onward.

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 A power interruption process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and a timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals. 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.

  In the power interruption process, execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited as the process starts. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored. Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted. As described above, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and is stored in the RAM 41c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data is normal.

  Next, the reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, The reset signal is output to restart the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, by using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90). The signal is configured not to pass. Therefore, a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 are connected to the rendering control board 90. These electrical components are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, separately from 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 receives a command from the main control unit 41. Based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91, the output control unit may control the output of the rendering 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 of the effect device is performed by both of the output control units.

  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, mechanically driven A display 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, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED drive circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, and an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54. When the power is turned on or when the 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 circuit 96 for monitoring the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 When a voltage drop is detected, an interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a and other circuits are mounted. The sub CPU 91a is connected to the game control board 40. In response to the command transmitted from the control unit, various controls for performing the performance are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the performance control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input, and a command from the main control unit 41 is acquired and stored in the buffer. Also, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. In addition, one of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a performs power interruption processing according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. (Sub) is executed. Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, the process is immediately returned to the original process.

  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.

  Further, the RAM 91c can store an AT winning flag and a turn effect flag. The AT winning flag is a flag that can specify that the AT has been won and that the AT can be controlled. The sub-control unit 91 can control the AT when the AT winning flag is stored in the RAM 91c. Further, the turn effect flag is a flag that can specify that the turn effect described later can be executed. The sub-control unit 91 can execute the turning effect when the turning effect flag is stored in the RAM 91c.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. The payout rate is calculated, for example, as “the number of medals paid out” / “the number of medals consumed” during a predetermined game. 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.

  Further, RT1 and RT0 are designed so that the payout rate of medals corresponding to each set value is different. For example, in RT1, for each of the set values 1 to 6, the medal payout rates are determined to be 98%, 100%, 102%, 104%, 106%, and 108%, whereas in RT0 For each of the setting values 1 to 6, the medal payout rates are determined to be 88%, 90%, 92%, 94%, 96%, and 98%. In the present embodiment, RT1 is set so that the medal payout rate is higher at any set value than RT0. Therefore, it can be said that RT1 is more advantageous than RT0.

[Power interruption]
In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, power interruption processing (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the registers are saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and data for destructive diagnosis in which any bit is 1, that is, specific data other than 0 are stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in the area becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic 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 so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormality error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and until a new set value is set in the setting change state. It will not be released.

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

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

[Initialize]
Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 that is executed when the clerk operates the reset switch 23 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c 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.

  The important work is a work that stores data that is inconvenient to initialize, such as various display devices, LED display data, and I / O input / output data. 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 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, and the number of medals to be paid out. 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 41c, 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.

  Further, when the clerk operates the reset switch 23, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 is also initialized (all flags stored in the RAM 91c are cleared).

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 has the data in the RAM 41c destroyed when it is activated when the setting key switch 37 is on, when a RAM error occurs, or when the setting key switch 37 is off. When there is not, when four initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations with different areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

[Winning line]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state, and on condition that the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. The game can be started. In the present embodiment, the pay line L1 is activated when a specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment wins when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and a combination of symbols called a combination is arranged on the activated pay line L1. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game state, but can be broadly divided into small roles with payout of medals and the next game with the number of bets automatically set without using medals. There is a re-playing role that can be. In the present embodiment, only a small combination and a re-playing combination are provided, but a special combination with a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player may be provided. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c. Note that the winning flags for the small combination and re-playing combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game.

[Internal lottery]
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 value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, numerical data stored in the lottery work, and each value determined according to the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value It is performed according to the number of judgment values for the combination.

  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, and the number of judgment values determined in accordance with the set value are used as random numbers for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values. If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The winning flag set in the internal winning flag storing work is cleared for each game.

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

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

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 20 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are 1 to 20 areas from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 20, and symbol numbers 1 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 1 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

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

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames.

  Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel).

  That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

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

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

[Send command]
Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 instructs the sub-control unit 91 to insert a number command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a freeze release command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning number command, A payout start command, a payout end command, a return command, a status command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, a door command, an operation detection command, a judgment winning selection command, and an AT signal output command Send multiple types of commands including. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command, and the sub-control unit 91 can specify the type of command from the type data.

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number 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 internal lottery result, 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 that can specify the start of freeze (a control state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined time), and is transmitted when the freeze is started.

  The freeze release command is a command that can specify that the current freeze has been released, and is transmitted when the freeze is released.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

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

  The winning number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line L1, the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out, and all reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed. 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 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 state command is a command that can specify whether the state of the next game is RT0 or RT1, which will be described later, and is transmitted when the game ends. Further, the sub control unit 91 stores a state flag indicating the gaming state specified from the state command in the RAM 91c.

  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 that indicates the occurrence or release of the stop state. When the stop state starts, a stop command that indicates 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 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 setting command is a command indicating 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 command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted. A setting 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 can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  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 door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals. The operation detection command is a command indicating not only the detection state of the operation switch related to the progress of the game but also the detection state of the reset switch 23.

  The determination combination winning command is a command indicating that the determination combination (in this embodiment, push order lip 1, push order lip 2, normal lip) has been won, and the type of the determination use combination that has been won, When the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated to win the determination combination, it is stored in the command buffer and transmitted.

  Here, the determination combination is a combination in which a predetermined stop order type is determined by lottery by the main control unit 41 when winning, and the main control unit 41 determines the push order specified by the stop order type and the actual When the pressing order operated by the player matches the pressing order for the determination combination, it is specified that the pressing order is correct. Note that information indicating the stop order type is also added to the determination winning combination command. In the present embodiment, push order lip 1, push order lip 2, and normal lip are determined as determination roles.

  The AT signal output command is a command indicating that an AT signal indicating control to AT (assist time) is externally output, and is transmitted after being stored in the command buffer when an AT signal output command is set.

  The AT is a period during which a navigation effect that is advantageous to the player is executed for a predetermined number of games by acquiring navigation stock to be described later. A navigation effect is a message that recalls the pressing order of stop switches, which is advantageous to the player when a predetermined role is won during an AT, and is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 or output by a speaker 53 or 54. It is a production that is performed. The player can advantageously advance the game by, for example, increasing the number of net increase by operating the stop switch according to the navigation effect.

  The navigation effects in the present embodiment include a determination navigation effect and a normal navigation effect. The determination navigation effect is a navigation effect used by the main control unit 41 to determine whether or not the vehicle is in the AT state. Unlike the determination navigation effect, the normal navigation effect is in the AT state. This is a navigation effect that is not used to determine whether or not there is.

  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 Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main) and stored in the door command storage area. The door command storage area stores a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at the time of power-on or at the end of one game, and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes, A door command indicating the detection state is stored. Further, the door command stored in the door command storage area is not cleared even after the door command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by a newly stored door command. When the power is turned on or one game is finished, a door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of the door command stored in the door command storage area is set, and whether the door command transmission request 1 is set or whether the door is opened is detected. When the detection state of the switch 25 changes, the door command transmission request 2 is set. When the door command transmission request 2 is set, the door command stored in the door command storage area is set. In the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) executed after transmission is commanded, it is stored in the command buffer and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is transferred to the serial communication circuit to perform sub-control. Transmitted to the unit 91.

[Control by sub-control unit 91 at the time of command reception]
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 Performs output control of various rendering devices.

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

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

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

  In addition, when the sub control unit 91 receives a specific command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 performs an effect using a control pattern corresponding to the specific command. For example, when an error command is received, an error notification effect is performed with a control pattern corresponding to the error state, and when a standby command is received, a demonstration effect indicating a standby state is performed.

  The sub-control unit 91 buffers a plurality of detection states (on / off) of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R specified from the operation detection command in time series. Based on the detection states (on / off) of the buffered MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, detection of the MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R It is possible to specify whether or not the state has changed, and by specifying these changes in the detection state, it is possible to specify the operation status of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. It has become.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the determination navigation effect process when receiving the determination combination winning command from the main control unit 41 during the AT. The main control unit 41 can determine whether or not the AT is in progress based on the pressing order of the stop switch operated by the player in accordance with the determination navigation effect.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes an AT signal output flag control process when receiving an AT signal output command from the main control unit 41. The AT signal output flag is a flag indicating that the AT signal is output, and the sub-control unit 91 identifies whether or not the AT signal is output during the AT depending on whether or not the AT signal output flag is set. To do. Then, the determination navigation effect is executed until the AT signal is output during the AT, and after the output of the AT signal, the normal navigation effect is executed instead of the determination navigation effect.

[Winner]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line L1. The types of winning combinations are roughly classified into CB (chance bonus) for shifting to a state advantageous to the player, a small role accompanied by paying out medals, and a re-game player.

  In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 41c to win the internal lottery and allow winning of the winning combination.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining types of CB and small roles, symbol combinations of CB and small roles, the number of payouts, and technical matters related to CB and small roles. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the technical items related to the type of re-gamer, the symbol combination of the re-gamer, the operation, and the re-gamer.

  With reference to FIG. 5, CB among the winning combinations will be described. CB is awarded when the combination of “blank-blank-blank” is complete. The blank symbol is, for example, the star symbol of the symbol number “8” of the left reel 2L. With reference to FIG. 5, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the small roles usually include bell, left watermelon 1-8, left lip 1-16, cherry 1-3, watermelon 1-8, chance 1, 2, 1-3 It is. A small combination is awarded when a combination of symbols corresponding to each combination shown in FIG.

  For example, a normal bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line L1, and eight medals are paid out, which is larger than the number of medals (3) for setting the number of bets. It is. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bells are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2 </ b> L, the middle reel 2 </ b> C, and the right reel 2 </ b> R among the configuration symbols of the normal bell. For this reason, when a normal bell is won independently in an internal lottery to be described later, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. In other words, the regular bell is an unmissable role.

  Next, one left watermelon 1-8 will be described. When winning one of the left watermelons 1 to 8, one medal is paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the watermelon A and the watermelon B are not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2 </ b> L among the structural symbols of the left watermelons 1 to 8. Therefore, even if one of the left watermelons 1 to 8 is elected alone, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won. In the present embodiment, since a plurality of winning combinations among the left watermelons 1 to 8 are simultaneously won, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. ing.

  Next, one left lip 1-16 will be described. When winning one of the left lips 1 to 16, one medal is paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, white 7, black 7, black BAR, and white BAR are not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L among the constituent symbols of the left lip 1 to 16, respectively. Therefore, even if only one of the left lips 1 to 16 is won, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won. In the present embodiment, since a plurality of roles and the normal bell among the left lip 1 to 16 are won simultaneously, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. It is supposed to be.

  Next, cherries 1 to 3 will be described. When winning one of cherries 1 to 3, one medal is paid out. When winning a cherry 1 or a cherry 2, the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L stops at the bottom. Therefore, cherry 1 and cherry 2 are also called lower cherries or weak cherries. When winning the cherry 3, the cherry symbol stops in the middle on the left reel 2 </ b> L. Therefore, the cherry 3 is also referred to as a middle cherry or a middle cherry. Here, referring to FIG. 3, black 7, black BAR, and watermelon B among the structural symbols of cherries 1 to 3 are not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L. Therefore, even if one of the cherries 1 to 3 is won alone, the winning combination will not be won if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  Next, the watermelons 1 to 8 will be described. When winning one of the watermelons 1 to 8, five medals are paid out. Further, when winning one of the watermelons 1 to 8, the display result is derived so that the watermelon symbols are aligned. Furthermore, when the watermelon 7 or the watermelon 8 is won, the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L stops in the middle. Therefore, the watermelon 7 and the watermelon 8 are also referred to as a middle cherry or a strong cherry. Here, referring to FIG. 3, among the structural symbols of the watermelons 1 to 8, the watermelon A is not arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2 </ b> C. Therefore, even if one of the watermelons 1 to 8 is elected alone, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won.

  Next, chance 1 and chance 2 will be described. When one of the chance 1 and the chance 2 is won, one medal is paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the white BARs of the symbols of chance 1 and chance 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L. Therefore, even if the chance 1 or the chance 2 is won alone, the winning combination will not be won if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  Next, 1 to 3 will be described. When winning one of 1-3, one medal is paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, white BAR, black 7 and cherry are not arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2 </ b> C among the constituent symbols of 1 to 3 sheets. Therefore, even if one of 1 to 3 is won alone, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying combination includes a normal lip, a bell lip 1 to 5, a 7-matched lip, and 7 fake lips 1 to 5. A re-playing combination is awarded when the combination of symbols corresponding to each combination shown in FIG.

  For example, the normal rep is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged on the winning line L1. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay, which is a structural symbol of the normal lip, is 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 normal lip is won independently, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. In other words, a normal lip is an unmissable role.

  Next, the bell lip 1 to 4 will be described. The bell lip 1 to 4 are awarded when a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 4 is arranged on the winning line L1. As shown in FIG. 6, each of the bell lip 1 to 4 is composed of a combination of different symbols. Therefore, even if a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 4 is arranged on the winning line L1, the player is made to recognize that the display result of the loss display is derived on the winning line L1. .

  Further, when winning the bell lip 1 to 4, the bell symbols are stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the upper stage of the middle reel 2C, and the upper stage of the right reel 2R. Thus, when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 4, a combination of symbols corresponding to one of the bell lip 1 to 4 is displayed on the winning line L1, and the upper stage of the reel different from that on the winning line L1. A combination of symbols corresponding to a normal bell accompanied by a medal is displayed at a position straddling.

  Referring to FIG. 3, white 7, black 7, black BAR, and white BAR among the constituent symbols of bell lip 1 to 4 are not arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. Therefore, even if each of the bell lip 1 to 4 is won, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won. In the present embodiment, since all the bell lip 1 to 4 and the normal lip are won at the same time, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  Next, the bell lip 5 will be described. The bell lip 5 is awarded when a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell lip 5 is arranged on the winning line L1. As shown in FIG. 6, the bell lip 5 is composed of a combination of different symbols. Therefore, even if a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell lip 5 is arranged on the winning line L1, the player is made to recognize that the display result of the loss display is derived on the winning line L1.

  Furthermore, when winning the bell lip 5, the bell symbols stop at the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R, respectively. Thus, when winning the bell lip 5, a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell lip 5 is displayed on the winning line L1, and the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C different from the winning line L1, and A combination of symbols corresponding to a normal bell accompanied by a medal is displayed at a position straddling the lower stage of the right reel 2R.

  Referring to FIG. 3, the replay and the bell of the constituent symbols of the bell lip 5 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when the bell lip 5 is won alone, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. That is, the bell lip 5 is an unmissable role. In the present embodiment, since the bell lip 5 and the normal lip are won simultaneously, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  In the present embodiment, when winning one of the bell lips 1 to 5, the main control unit 41 executes bell lip freeze that delays the progress of the game by the bell lip freeze execution processing. Freezing is control executed by the main control unit 41 in order to delay the progress of the game. In particular, the bell lip freeze is a freeze performed only when one of the bell lips 1 to 5 wins. When a bell lip freeze occurs, the start operation of the next game is invalidated until a specific condition for canceling the bell lip freeze is satisfied. The specific conditions are that a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the bell lip freeze, that there has been a MAXBET operation using the MAXBET switch 6, and a credit settlement operation using the settlement switch 10 Either. However, medals are not consumed in the MAXBET operation when canceling the bell lip freeze. In addition, in the credit settlement operation when releasing the bell lip freeze, the credit is not settled.

  As described above, the combination of winning symbols of the bell lip 1 to 5 makes the player recognize that the display result of losing is derived. Therefore, if a combination of symbols corresponding to a normal bell is not displayed at the same time when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 5, medals will be consumed even though it appears that the display result of losing appears. Since the bet number for the next game is automatically set without doing so, the player feels uncomfortable. However, in the present embodiment, when any one of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins, the player can recognize at first glance that a normal bell win has occurred. Moreover, since it is necessary to perform a MAXBET operation in order to cancel the bell-lip freeze performed when winning one of the bell lips 1 to 5, the number of bets is controlled by the winning of any one of the bell lip 1 to 5. Even if the automatic setting is made, it is possible to make the player feel as if the next game can be started with the MAXBET operation after the normal bell is won, and the player does not feel uncomfortable. Or, to cancel the bell lip freeze, it is necessary to perform a credit checkout operation. Therefore, for a player who tries to finish the game by performing a credit checkout operation after a normal bell wins, Since the number of bets for the next game is automatically set, it can be understood that the derived result is any one of the bell lip 1 to 5, and a sense of incongruity is not felt.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when winning a normal bell, eight medals are paid out, which is larger than the number of medals (three) used when setting the number of bets so that the game can be started. As a result, when any one of the bell lip 1 to 5 is won, the MAXBET switch 6 or the settlement switch 10 is given to the player in the same manner as when a medal is awarded when a normal bell win occurs. Can be urged naturally.

  Here, as in this embodiment, when winning a normal bell, eight medals are paid out, which is larger than the number of medals (three) used when setting the number of bets so that the game can be started. If one or two medals less than the number of medals used to set the wager number (3) are paid out, the player will receive a medal to start the next game. There is a possibility of input. In this case, in order to cancel the bell-lip freeze, it is necessary to provide a device for detecting that a medal has been inserted separately from the medal selector, which increases the manufacturing cost and increases the processing time. There's a problem. However, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when winning a normal bell, there are eight medals that are larger than the number of medals (three) used when setting the bet number so that the game can be started. Since the player is paid out, the player naturally operates the MAXBET switch 6 and the settlement switch 10, so that the above problem does not occur.

  Next, the 7-set lip will be described. When winning 7 rips, it is possible to play the next game without using medals. Here, referring to FIG. 3, white 7 of the 7-piece lip configuration symbols is not arranged within 5 frames in each of left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. For this reason, even if a single 7-piece lip is won, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won.

  Next, 7 fake clips 1 to 5 will be described. When winning one of 7 Fakelips 1 to 5, it becomes possible to play the next game without using medals. Here, referring to FIG. 3, white 7, black 7, black BAR, and white BAR are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R among the constituent patterns of 7 fake lips 1 to 5. It has not been. For this reason, even if one of the 7 fake lips 1 to 5 is won alone, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won.

[About gaming state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the transition of the gaming state in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment mainly has two gaming states, RT0 and RT1. RT0 is a state including normal RT0 and specific RT0. As described below, the normal RT0 and the specific RT0 are in the same RT0 state, but will be described separately for convenience of explanation.

  RT1 is controlled when CB is won in RT0. RT1 is a state where the winning CB is carried over. Further, when a CB wins at RT1, it is controlled during CB (CB game). In addition, RT0 is a state that is controlled when the CB game is ended by satisfying a predetermined end condition during the CB, that is, a state where the CB is not won. The predetermined end condition is, for example, a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined number of medals are paid out during the CB game, or a condition that is satisfied when the CB game is consumed.

  In the above description, it has been described that the slot machine 1 is initialized by operating the reset switch 23 by a store clerk. However, when the initialization is performed in RT1, the specific RT0 is controlled. That is, when the reset switch 23 is operated, the error state, hit state, and gaming state (for example, AT state) of the slot machine 1 are canceled and the RT1 is controlled to the specific RT0. In addition, when the CB is won in the specific RT0, the RT1 is controlled.

  Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment causes the player to play most games under the control of RT1, and the game under the control of RT0 is rarely given to the player. It is not allowed to play. That is, normally, the player is allowed to play the game under the control of RT1, but in rare cases, the player is controlled to RT0 by winning a CB. As a result, most of the games can be played by the player in a state where the CB winning is carried over (that is, RT1), and novel game characteristics can be realized. As will be described later, most games are played by the player in a state controlled by RT1, so that the normal game is played in a state controlled by RT1.

  Further, in the present embodiment, RT1 is a state in which the medal payout rate based on the determined design value is secured, but since RT0 is not normally assumed to play, RT0 is The medal payout rate, which will be described later, is set lower than RT1. That is, at RT0, the medal payout rate at RT1 is not secured. This is because the medal payout rate at RT0 is different from the medal payout rate at normal time (ie, RT1), so RT0 has a medal payout rate based on the design value at normal time (ie, RT1). It means that it is not secured.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs the “state command for specifying that the state of the next game is RT0” and the “operation detection command for specifying that the operation of the reset switch 23 is detected”. "Is received from the main control unit 41, the fact that the state of the next game is" specific RT0 "is specified. The sub-control unit 91 receives the “state command that specifies that the state of the next game is RT0” from the main control unit 41, but “is specified that the operation of the reset switch 23 has been detected. When the “operation detection command” is not received from the main control unit 41, it is specified that the state of the next game is “normal RT0”. If the sub-control unit 91 receives the “operation detection command specifying that the operation of the reset switch 23 has been detected”, if the status flag specifying RT0 is stored in the RAM 91c, It may be specified that the game is “specific RT0”. Further, when the reset switch 23 is operated by a store clerk or the like, the main control unit 41 may transmit a state command for specifying the specific RT0 to the sub-control unit 91. Then, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a state command that specifies the specific RT0, the sub-control unit 91 may specify that the next game is the specific RT0. If the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the next game is the specific RT0, the sub-control unit 91 stores a state flag that can specify the specific RT0 in the RAM 91c.

  The slot machine 1 allows a player to play most games while being controlled by RT1. In RT1, the degree of advantage among players does not change depending on the winning probability of the re-gamer, but it is very important for the player to be controlled by the AT accordingly. That is, in the slot machine 1 in which the winning probability of the re-gamer does not change according to the gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8, the normal bell is won during AT and the game is advantageously advanced by increasing the net number of medals. This is an important factor that separates victory and defeat.

  In the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 specifies that the AT is controlled by the sub control unit 91, the AT signal is externally output in the external output control process, so that the external device such as a data display terminal The player is notified of the fact that the machine has shifted to the AT, and the number of times the AT has been set is displayed on the screen. As a result, when an external device informs that it has transitioned to the AT and the number of times the AT has been set, a player who has great expectations for the AT can enjoy great joy.

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, a combination of lottery object combinations read out as a lottery object combination will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously read out as the lottery target combination and can be won in duplicate. FIGS. 8 and 9 show the combination of winning combinations for each lottery target combination, the number of determination values at a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1), and the contents of reel control. In the combination of winning combinations, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is read simultaneously in the internal lottery. In the number of determination values, the denominator is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer of 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the push order bell 1 that is the lottery target combination for which “9309” is set as the number of determination values is 9309/65536. In the present embodiment, the game state does not normally change when the player progresses the game. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, only one determination value is set for each lottery target combination.

  As shown in FIG. 8, CB, push order bells 1 to 4, left watermelons 1 to 4, cherry water 1 to 3, watermelons 1 to 8, chances 1 and 2, , And 1 to 3 are set. Further, for each lottery target combination, the corresponding winning combination is read.

  CB is a lottery target combination from which CB + watermelon 1 is read. In the CB, “6553” is set as the number of determination values when RT0 is set. For this reason, when it is RT0, the CB is won approximately once every 10 games. On the other hand, RT1 is set to “0” as the number of determination values when it is RT1 because CB is in an internal winning state. Note that the same value is set for RT0 and RT1 as the number of judgment values for normal lips and all small roles described below.

  The push order bell 1 is a lottery target role from which a normal bell + one left lip 1 + one left lip 6 + one left lip 11 + one left lip 16 + one left watermelon 1 to 8 are read out. The pushing order bell 2 is a lottery target combination from which normal bell + left lip 1 sheet 2 + left lip 1 sheet 5 + left lip 1 sheet 12 + left lip 1 sheet 15 + left watermelon 1 to 8 are read. The push order bell 3 is a lottery target combination from which a normal bell + one left lip 3 + one left lip 8 + one left lip 9 + one left lip 14 + one left watermelon 1 to 8 are read out. The push order bell 4 is a lottery target role from which normal bell + left lip 1 sheet 4 + left lip 1 sheet 7 + left lip 1 sheet 10 + left lip 1 sheet 13 + left watermelon 1 to 8 are read. Note that “9309” is set as the number of determination values for each of the push order bells 1 to 4. Therefore, any one of the push order bells 1 to 4 is won approximately once every two games.

  The left watermelon 1 is a lottery target role from which one left watermelon 1 + one left watermelon 4 is read. The left watermelon 2 is a lottery target role from which one left watermelon 2 + one left watermelon 3 is read. The left watermelon 3 is a lottery target role from which one left watermelon 5 + one left watermelon 8 is read. The left watermelon 4 is a lottery target role from which one left watermelon 6 + one left watermelon 7 is read. Here, even if the left watermelons 1 to 8 are each elected individually, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, they will not win the winning combination, as shown in FIG. By winning a plurality of winning combinations among the left watermelons 1 to 8 at the same time, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  The cherries 1 to 3 are lottery target roles from which the cherries 1 to 3 are read out. The watermelons 1 to 8 are lottery target roles from which the watermelons 1 to 8 are read out. The chances 1 and 2 are the lottery target roles from which the chances 1 and 2 are read out. 1 to 1 is a lottery target combination from which 1 to 3 are read.

  As shown in FIG. 9, normal lip, push order lip 1, push order lip 2, 7-equipped lip, fake lip 1, and fake lip 2 are set as the lottery object combination of the replaying combination in the present embodiment. . The normal lip is a lottery target combination from which the normal lip is read. In RT0 and RT1, the normal lip has “8978” set as the number of determination values. Therefore, a normal lip is won approximately once every 7 games. For the re-game players other than the normal lip, the determination values shown in FIG. 9 are set in RT1, but all are set to “0” in RT0.

  The pushing order lip 1 is a lottery target combination from which normal lip + bell lip 1 + bell lip 2 + bell lip 3 + bell lip 4 is read. Here, even if each of the bell lip 1 to 4 is won independently, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won. However, as shown in FIG. Since all of -4 and the normal lip are won at the same time, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. The pushing order lip 2 is a lottery target combination from which normal lip + bell lip 5 is read. Since the normal lip and the bell lip 5 are roles that are not missed, when the winning order lip 2 is won, the winning combination is won. It should be noted that “8714” is set as the number of determination values for the push order lip 1 and the push order lip 2, respectively. Therefore, either one of the push order lip 1 and the push order lip 2 is won approximately once every three games.

  The 7-set lip is a lottery target role from which the 7-set lip is read. Fake rip 1 is a lottery target role from which 7 fake rip 1 + 7 fake rip 2 + 7 fake rip 3 + 7 fake rip 4 is read. Faeclip 2 is a lottery target role from which 7 faeclips 5 are read out.

  Moreover, since only the normal lip is won as a replaying player at RT0, and the judgment value of the normal lip is 8978, the replaying game (normal lip) is won approximately once every 7 games. In RT1, any one of all the re-games is won and the total value of the judgment values of these re-games is 26540. Therefore, one of the re-games is played at a frequency of about once every 3 games. Will be won.

  Also, in this embodiment, when both the RT0 and RT1 are won (or the winner is carried over) and the small role or replay is won, the selected small role is not awarded to the CB. Or, give priority to replays. In addition, when the stop switch is operated by the player at a timing other than the appropriate timing at which the winning small role or replay can be won (that is, when the winning small role is missed), Alternatively, the replay is not won and the CB is not won. Specifically, since the constituent symbol of the small role or the missing combination of the small role is preferentially derived over the constituent symbol of the CB, reel control in which the CB is not won is performed. By doing in this way, it is possible to shift to RT1 where CB winning is carried over without winning CB even in RT0 winning CB.

  In other words, when the CB wins at RT1, the time when the CB wins alone (when the small role or replay is not won) and the combination of “blank-blank-blank” is complete. is there. Here, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the sum of the judgment value numbers of all small combinations and all re-playing combinations when RT1 is “65535”. In other words, in RT1, in most cases (with a probability of 65535/65536), one of all the small combinations and all the replaying combinations will be won. On the other hand, with a probability of 1/65536, none of all the small roles and all the replaying roles will be won, and the CB will be won alone. In other words, at RT1, the CB can be awarded with a probability of 1/65536 (the state where there is a possibility of being controlled by RT0, and hereinafter referred to as “CB winning possible state”), and the CB can be won. It can be said that the state is rare.

  In this way, in RT1, by avoiding rarely the state that can be controlled by RT0, most games can be played by the player in RT1, thus realizing a novel game can do.

  The probability of becoming a CB winning state is 1/65536, but may be any value as long as it is lower than the probability of winning any other small combination or re-playing combination.

[Reel control when pushing order bell wins]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the reel control when one of the push order bells 1 to 4 is won will be described.

  When the push order bell 1 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, the left lip 1, the left lip 1, the left lip 1, and the left lip 1 16 within the pull-in range of the winning combination. Reel control is performed to stop the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the above in alignment with the winning line L1. When the center is pressed to the left, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to the normal bell among the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the middle-right button is pressed, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 1 to 4 among the winning combinations in alignment with the winning line L1. When the first right stop is performed, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 5 to 8 among the winning combinations is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

  When the push order bell 2 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, the left lip 1, the left lip 1, the left lip 1 12, and the left lip 1 15 within the pull-in range of the winning combination. Reel control is performed to stop the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the above in alignment with the winning line L1. When the center is pressed to the left, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 1 to 4 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the middle-right button is pressed, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to the normal bell among the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the first right stop is performed, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 5 to 8 among the winning combinations is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

  When the push order bell 3 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, one left lip 3, one left lip 8, one left lip 9 and one left lip 14 within the pull-in range of the winning combination. The reel control is performed so that the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the above are aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the first stop is made, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 1 to 4 among the winning combinations is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the reverse pinching is pressed, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the normal bell in the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the button is pressed in reverse, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 5 to 8 in the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

  When the push order bell 4 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, one left lip 4, one left lip 7, one left lip 10, and one left lip 13 within the pull-in range of the winning combination. Reel control is performed to stop the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the above in alignment with the winning line L1. When the first stop is made, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 1 to 4 among the winning combinations is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the reverse pinching is pressed, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 5 to 8 in the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When pressed in reverse, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination corresponding to the normal bell in the winning combination aligned with the winning line L1.

  Here, the reason why the reel control as described above is performed is that when the player operates the stop switch, a symbol for winning a winning combination with a large number of payouts is preferentially drawn into the winning line L1, and the reel is This is because it is uniquely determined whether to stop, or to draw a symbol for winning a winning combination having a high possibility of winning a prize to the winning line L1 and stop the reel.

  For example, if the player makes the first left stop when winning the push order bell 1, one left lip, one left lip six, and one left lip 1 among the winning combinations that are likely to win. “Replay” which is a symbol for winning one of the 11 sheets and the left lip 16 is drawn into the winning line L1 to stop the reel.

  A symbol for winning one of the left lip 1, left lip 1, left lip 1, 11, and left lip 16, which has a high possibility of winning, is drawn into the winning line L1 and the reel is stopped. A specific example will be described below. For example, if the player makes the first left stop when winning the push order bell 1, as shown in FIG. 5, in order to win any combination included in the push order bell 1, It is necessary to stop the reel by drawing any one of “Bell”, “Replay”, “Watermelon A”, and “Watermelon B” into the winning line L1. Here, there are more choices for winning combination when “Watermelon A”, “Watermelon B”, or “Replay” is drawn into the winning line L1 than when “Bell” is drawn into the winning line L1 (for example, “Bell”). If you stop, there is usually only one type of winning combination, but if you stop “Replay”, the winning combination options are 1 left lip, 1 left lip, 6 left lip, 11 left lip There are four types, one 16). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the player makes the first left stop when winning the push order bell 1, one left lip, one left lip six, “Replay”, which is a symbol for winning one of the lip 1 and the left lip 16, is drawn into the winning line L1 to stop the reel.

  In addition, if the player makes the middle stop when winning the push order bell 1, one of the normal bells and left watermelons 1 to 4 having a high possibility of winning among the winning roles is won. “Bell”, which is a symbol for making it happen, is drawn into the winning line L1 to stop the reel. After that, when the player stops the left reel 2L as the second stop, the normal bell with the possibility of winning and the normal bell with a large payout number among the left watermelons 1 to 4 are awarded. The symbol “bell” is drawn into the winning line L1 to stop the reel.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the player operates the stop switch, a symbol for winning a winning combination with a large number of payouts is preferentially drawn into the winning line L1, or the reel is stopped. Alternatively, the winning combination is changed according to the pressing order among the winning combinations by preferentially drawing a symbol for winning a winning combination having a high possibility of winning into the winning line L1 and stopping the reel. .

  In this embodiment, if the first left stop is not performed during a non-AT game, which is not during an AT, which will be described later, this is disadvantageous for a player who is not charged when the first left stop is performed. Control that causes a predetermined penalty is performed. This is to encourage the player to make the middle first stop or the right first stop in a game whose performance state is non-AT. In other words, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to cause the player to stop first in the non-AT game.

  As a predetermined penalty, in an AT lottery for determining whether or not to provide navigation stock, which will be described later, an AT winning probability and an expected value of the number of navigation stocks to be allocated are lowered, or AT freeze described later is not executed. As a result, if a penalty is imposed, it becomes difficult for the AT to be controlled by the AT which is advantageous to the player, so that the player operates the stop switch at the first left stop during the non-AT so that a penalty is not imposed. become.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when any of the push order bells 1 to 4 is won during non-AT, the player wins one of the left lips 1 to 16 as long as the player makes the first left stop. . In addition, even if the player makes a penalty while making the middle first stop or the right first stop, the order of pushing for winning a normal bell with a lot of payout is not known. Therefore, during non-AT, one medal is paid out at a frequency of about once every two games. As a result, it becomes difficult to increase the net number of medals during non-AT.

  On the other hand, when one of the push order bells 1 to 4 is won during the AT, no penalty will be imposed even if the middle first stop or the first right stop is performed, so by operating the stop switch according to the navigation effect described later , Usually win the bell. Therefore, during AT, eight medals are paid out at a frequency of about once every two games. As a result, during AT, it is possible to increase the net number of medals as compared to non-AT.

[Reel control when pushing order is selected]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, description will be given of reel control when one of the push order lip 1 and the push order lip 2 is won.

  When the push order lip 1 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 4 of the winning combination aligned with the winning line L1. On the other hand, when the push order lip 1 is the first stop or right first stop in the winning game, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the normal lip out of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. .

  When the push order lip 2 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, reel control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the bell lip 5 in the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, when the push order lip 2 is the first stop or right first stop in the winning game, the reel control is performed to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the normal lip out of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. .

  As described above, in this embodiment, the winnings generated among the bell lip 1 to 5 and the normal lip differ depending on the operation mode of the stop switch by the player. Even if it is the same in that it can be performed, it is possible to have different game characteristics by different types of winning.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, when the player presses the push order lip 1 or the push order lip 2 during non-AT, the player wins one of the bell lips 1 to 5 as long as the player makes the first left stop. Therefore, during the non-AT, the bell lips 1 to 5 are won with a frequency of about once every three games, and the next game can be played without using medals. Here, as described above, when a prize is awarded to any one of the bell lips 1 to 5, it is possible to make the player seem to have won a regular bell. Therefore, during non-AT, the next game is actually replayed about once every three games. However, some players usually play about once every three games. By winning the bell, you can make it seem as if you have received more medals than the number of medals used for your bet.

  On the other hand, if the player has won the push order lip 1 or push order lip 2 during the AT, the player will not be penalized even if they make the middle first stop or right first stop, so the middle first stop or right first stop By operating a stop switch in accordance with a navigation effect described later, a normal lip is won. For this reason, during AT, when a normal lip is won alone, a normal lip is won approximately once every 7 games, and when a push order lip 1 or a push order lip 2 is won. A normal lip is won approximately once every three games, and the next game can be played without using medals. As a result, there is actually no transition of the gaming state, so the winning probability of the re-gamer will not improve, but for the player, the gaming state will shift as soon as it is controlled by the AT, and the winning probability of the re-gamer will improve You can make it appear as if you did.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the winnings generated among the bell lip 1 to 5 and the normal lip differ depending on whether or not the AT is controlled, so whether or not the AT is controlled. Depending on whether or not the navigation effect for winning the re-gamer is executed, the type of winning can be varied, and the control according to the progress of the game can be executed.

[About external output]
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment outputs an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like. These external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main control unit 41, and via the information output terminal board 1010 of the game store (hall) where the external output board and the slot machine 1 are installed, The data is output to an external device such as a data display terminal installed corresponding to the machine 1.

  From the game control board 40 to the external output board, 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 awarded to the player due to the occurrence of a winning, an AT start An AT signal indicating that the front door 1b is being opened, a setting change signal indicating that the front door 1b is being moved to the setting change mode, an insertion error signal indicating an abnormality in the medal selector, and an abnormality in the hopper unit 34. A payout error signal is output.

  In the present embodiment, in order to share with other slot machines, a gaming state is shown between the game control board 40 and the external output board 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 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 connected to be electrically connected to the circuit of the information providing terminal board 1010. Yes.

  Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, and the AT signal are directly output as pulse signals to the information providing terminal board 1010 via the relay circuit 1001. On the other hand, the door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the paying error signal are converted by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 into security signals that are serial signals that can be individually identified. Output to the provided terminal board 1010.

  The medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, and AT signal output from these external output boards are output to an external device via the information providing terminal board 1010. On the other hand, the security signal output from the external output board is again converted into a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a payout error signal at the information providing terminal board 1010 and output to the external device. Become.

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

  Note that, as in the present embodiment, the door output signal, the setting change signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal among the external output signals are collectively converted into a security signal and externally output. For example, only the door opening signal may be externally output as a signal different from the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the payout error signal. That is, the setting change signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal are included in the security signal and output externally, and the door open signal may be output externally by a door open signal different from the security signal. Good. In this way, when opening the door, which may be performed more frequently than when an error or setting is changed, such as when replenishing medals, a signal different from that when an error or setting is changed. Will be output. As a result, compared to the case where the security signals are output together as one, the determination time for separating the error, setting change, and door opening time can be omitted, and the determination process can be simplified. it can. In addition, when an error or setting is changed, the door is always opened at the same time, so a double check can be performed using the security signal detection and the door open signal detection. It is possible to determine whether an error or setting change has occurred.

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

[Game processing]
Next, the control content of the game process which the main control part 41 performs after a setting change process is demonstrated. In the game process, a BET process, an internal lottery process, a reel rotation process, a winning determination process, a payout process, and a game end process are sequentially executed. When the game end process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process, the main control unit 41 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. Run. In the BET process, the main control unit 41 commands the output of medals IN signals for the number of medals used for the set bet number when the start switch 7 is operated as a process for starting the game. An output command is set in the RAM 41c.

  In the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning of each combination described above is permitted based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7. Do. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the reel rotation process, the main control unit 41 performs a process of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the detected operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player. A process of stopping the rotation of 2R is executed.

  Further, the main control unit 41 may execute an effect control state determination process. In the effect control state determination process, the main control unit 41 specifies the effect control state controlled by the sub-control unit 91, and executes predetermined control based on the specified effect control state. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies whether or not the AT is being performed as the effect control state of the sub control unit 91. When the main control unit 41 specifies that the AT is in progress, the AT signal is output to the outside as a predetermined control, and the game is controlled to a state in which the AT freeze can be executed.

  The AT freeze is a freeze that may be executed together with the AT lottery when an AT lottery to be described later is won. AT freeze is executed with a probability of 50% when winning an AT lottery, and the progress of the game is delayed until a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses with all reels rotating. Is done. By executing this AT freeze, more navigation stock is given with higher probability in the AT lottery, and the player is more likely to obtain an advantageous result. In the present embodiment, control to a state where AT freeze can be executed is also referred to as AT freeze executable control, and a period during which AT freeze executable control is performed is also referred to as AT freeze executable period.

  In the winning determination process, when the main control unit 41 determines that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has stopped, a winning occurs according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. The process which determines whether or not is executed.

  Moreover, the main control part 41 performs bell lip freeze when any of the bell lips 1 to 5 wins.

  Further, when the bell-freeze is executed, the bell-freeze releasing process is executed. In the bell lip freeze canceling process, the main control unit 41 cancels the bell lip freeze when a specific condition is satisfied during the control of the bell lip freeze.

  In the payout process, when it is determined that a winning has occurred, the main control unit 41 performs processes such as adding credits and paying out medals based on the number of payouts according to the winning. In the payout process, the main control unit 41 sets an output command instructing the RAM to output an output of medal OUT signals for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals.

  In the game end process, the main control unit 41 executes a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game.

[Predetermined control execution processing]
Next, the predetermined control execution process executed in the timer interruption process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 periodically (about 0.56 ms) and interrupting the game process will be described.

  In the predetermined control execution process, the main control unit 41 first determines whether or not a predetermined control flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The main control unit 41 performs predetermined control when the predetermined control flag is set.

  More specifically, the main control unit 41 sets an AT signal output command based on a predetermined control flag, and externally outputs the AT signal in an external output control process described later. Note that an external device such as a data display terminal that has received the AT signal notifies the player that the device has shifted to AT and displays the number of ATs set on the screen. Further, the main control unit 41 performs AT freeze execution control based on the predetermined control flag, and controls the game to a state in which AT freeze can be executed.

[External output control processing]
Next, the external output control process executed in the timer interrupt process (main) that the main control unit 41 periodically interrupts and executes the game process (about 0.56 ms) will be described.

  In the external output control process, the main control unit 41 first determines whether or not an AT signal output command is set. If an AT signal output command is set, the main control unit 41 outputs the AT signal to the outside. Thereby, in an external device such as a data display terminal, the player is notified that the mode has been switched to AT and the number of ATs set is displayed as an image. Other signals (medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, etc.) are also output externally in the external output control process.

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

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process (sub) which the sub-control part 91 performs at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of an internal clock.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use in the stack area. Next, the sub-control unit 91 performs a power failure determination process. In the power failure determination process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If the voltage drop signal is input, the sub-control unit 91 also performs the voltage drop signal in the previous power failure determination process. Is determined. 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, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the power interruption flag is set. When the power interruption flag is set, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the sub control unit 91 sets a backup flag used when determining whether or not the backup has been normally performed in the start process (sub) after creating the backup data, In (sub), processing such as calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data is performed for the checksum used when determining whether or not the backup has been performed normally.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, the sub control unit 91 executes command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether a command is stored in the command buffer, and acquires a command from the command buffer if the command is stored in the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 executes an AT lottery process for determining whether or not to provide navigation stock.

  Next, when the sub control unit 91 wins the AT lottery in the Sb5 AT lottery process, the sub control unit 91 controls the AT (assist time) in which the navigation effect is executed from the normal state (non-AT) to play the game at the AT. The AT control process to be executed is executed. If the navigation stock when the AT termination condition is satisfied remains, one navigation stock is digested and a new set of ATs is continuously executed.

  Next, the sub control unit 91 sets whether or not the main control unit 41 has output the AT signal by setting or clearing an AT signal output flag indicating that the main control unit 41 has output the AT signal. The AT signal output flag control process for identifying is executed.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 executes a determination navigation effect process for executing a determination navigation effect when the determination combination is won during the AT.

[About coincidence / difference between RT0 and RT1]
Next, the coincidence / difference between RT0 and RT1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10, the coincidence points / differences of the respective game states will be briefly described, and details will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 10, item A “control opportunity to be controlled to each state”, item B “whether to be controlled by AT”, item C “whether or not AT lottery is executed”, item D “swing effect” ”, Item E“ whether or not AT winning notification is executed ”, item F“ about the advantage related to the AT lottery ”, item G“ about the replay winning probability ”, item H“ the entire game "Percentage of numbers" is specified.

  First, item A “control opportunity of each gaming state” will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the control trigger to RT1 is to win CB (see FIG. 10) when controlled to RT0. In addition, RT1 is in a controlled state until the winning CB is won. That is, RT1 is a state in which CB is elected. On the other hand, the control trigger for normal RT0 is that a winning CB is won in RT1. In RT1, when CB wins, it is controlled to RT0 in CB of normal RT0. Further, when the CB game is ended in RT0 during CB, control is made to RT0 during non-CB.

  With regard to “control to AT” of item B, in RT1, a predetermined AT establishment condition is established, and after winning AT (see FIG. 13), it is controlled to the AT state, while in normal RT0 and specific RT0, it is predetermined. Even if the AT establishment condition is established and the AT is won, the AT is not controlled. Normally, the AT winning at RT0 and the specific RT0 is held, and after being controlled by RT1, it is controlled by the AT.

  Next, “AT lottery” of item C is executed regardless of the gaming state (regardless of whether it is RT1, normal RT0, or specific RT0). Next, the “drilling effect” of item D and the “AT winning notification” of item E are executed at RT1 and specific RT0, but are not executed at RT0. It should be noted that the roaring effect and the AT winning notification regarding the AT that is won during normal RT0 are executed after the normal RT0 is controlled to RT1.

  Also, item F “Advantage regarding AT lottery” will be described. In the present embodiment, the advantage related to the AT lottery is an AT winning probability or an expected value of the number of navigation stocks given when winning an AT. The expected value of the number of navigation stocks is the sum of “number of navigation stocks to be given × probability of giving the number of navigation stocks”. As will be described with reference to FIG. 13, the advantage regarding AT is set to be lower in RT0 (normal RT0 and specific RT0) than in RT1. Further, as described with reference to FIG. 9, the item G “replay winning probability” is 1/3 when it is RT1 and 1/7 when it is normal RT0 and specific RT0. In addition, regarding “the ratio to the total number of games” of item H, RT0 and specific RT0 are normally set to be extremely small (rarely not controlled), while RT1 is set to be large (controlled in most games). ) This is because RT1 has a possibility of being controlled to RT0 with a probability of 1/65536 (that is, a situation where only CB is elected).

  In this way, item B “whether or not controlled by AT”, item D “whether or not a turn effect is executed”, item E “whether or not AT winning notification is executed”, item From the standpoint of F's “degree of advantage regarding AT lottery” and “replay winning probability” of item G, it can be said that RT1 is more advantageous than RT0 for the player.

  In this embodiment, RT1 is set so that the payout rate of medals corresponding to each set value is higher than RT0. This is because RT1 is replay-winned than RT0. This is due to the high probability.

[Relationship between RT status and squealing effects]
Next, the relationship between the RT state and the roaring effect will be described. The roaring effect is an effect of encouraging the player as to whether or not the AT has been won. In other words, the roaring effect is also an effect for notifying the possibility of winning the AT. By executing the roaring effect, it is possible to make the player expect that the player may have won the AT, and to improve the fun of the game. The AT winning will be described later with reference to FIG. It should be noted that in the production effect of the present embodiment, only whether or not the AT is won is notified, and the number of navigation stocks to be given is not notified. Therefore, since it is possible to grasp only that the AT has been won without grasping the number of navigation stocks to be granted, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for the number of navigation stocks to be given.

  The roaring effect of the present embodiment is a continuous effect that is executed over a plurality of games, for example, a battle effect. As an example of the battle effect, when the teammate character and the enemy character perform a battle on the liquid crystal display 51 and the teammate character wins, the fact that the player wins and the fact that the player wins the AT is notified (hereinafter referred to as “AT winner notification”). ) And the battle production ends. On the other hand, when the teammate character is defeated, the fact that the AT has not been won is notified (hereinafter referred to as “AT non-winning notification”), and the battle effect ends. The AT winning notification is, for example, a message such as “AT winning !!!! Congratulations!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the AT non-winning notification is a message displaying “unfortunately!” On the liquid crystal display 51. It is. Further, when the AT is won, the AT is controlled at a predetermined timing (for example, after digesting the predetermined game) after the scolding effect (battle effect) is finished.

  With reference to FIG. 11, the relationship between the RT state and the roaring effect will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the relationship between the RT state and the squealing effect. (A) indicates whether or not RT0, (B) indicates whether or not RT1, (C) (E) indicates whether or not AT is won, (D) (F) Indicates whether or not a stuttering effect is executed.

  In (A), “ON” indicates that RT0 is controlled, and “OFF” indicates that RT0 is not controlled. As for (B), “ON” indicates that it is controlled by RT1, and “OFF” indicates that it is not controlled by RT1. (C) Regarding (E), “ON” indicates that an AT is won, and “OFF” indicates that an AT is not won. In (D) and (F), “ON” indicates that the turn effect is being executed, and “OFF” indicates that the turn effect is not being executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (A) and 11 (B), when controlled to RT0, if CB is won, it is controlled to RT1 (see also item A in FIGS. 7 and 10). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11C and 11E, AT lottery is executed regardless of whether it is RT0 or RT1 (see item C in FIG. 10). With such a configuration, the fact that the AT lottery is not executed just because it is controlled to RT0 can prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11C and 11D, even if the AT is won at RT0, the turning effect is not executed when controlled to RT0, and the turning effect is executed after being controlled by RT1. Started (see item D in FIG. 10). Also, as shown in FIGS. 11E and 11F, when an AT is won at RT1, a roaring effect is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, after digesting a predetermined game) when controlled by the RT1 ( (See item D in FIG. 10).

  Further, in the present embodiment, even if the AT is won at RT0, it is not controlled by AT at RT0 but is controlled by RT after being controlled by RT1 (see item B in FIG. 10). Further, as described with reference to FIG. 11D, no turning effect is executed at RT0. If RT0, which is not controlled by AT, executes a “bounce effect that informs the possibility of being controlled by AT”, the player has the expectation that “it may be controlled by AT at RT0”. This will cause confusion for the player. Therefore, in this embodiment, in RT0, it is possible to prevent such confusion of the player from being caused by not performing the roaring effect. In addition, by executing the roaring effect in RT1, it is possible to make the player appropriately expect “it may be controlled by AT”.

  In addition, the AT winning notification is performed with a roaring effect executed in the last game when the AT is won. If RT notification that is not controlled by the AT is executed, the player will have the expectation that the player will be controlled by the AT at RT0, resulting in confusion for the player. . Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent such confusion of the player by not performing AT winning notification at RT0. In addition, by executing the AT winning notification in RT1, it is possible to make the player have the expectation that it is appropriately “controlled by AT”.

  Further, the roaring effect and AT winning notification of the present embodiment are not executed at RT0 but are executed at RT1. Therefore, by executing the roaring effect, it is possible to make the player or the store clerk easily recognize that “the controlled gaming state is RT1”.

[Regarding AT-related processing and squeezing effect-related processing]
Next, AT related processing and turn effect related processing will be described. First, AT related processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of a flowchart of AT-related processing. The AT related process is a process executed by the sub-control unit 91 when the AT lottery condition is satisfied. When the AT lottery condition is satisfied, AT lottery processing is executed in S410. The AT lottery conditions and matters related to the AT lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is an AT lottery table in which an example of an AT lottery condition, an AT winning probability, and an allocation ratio of the number of granted navigation stocks is set.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when it wins an AT lottery (in this embodiment, weak cherry, medium cherry, chance 1, chance 2, 7-matched lip, strong cherry). An AT lottery to determine whether or not is executed. In the AT lottery, whether or not to give the number of navigation stocks is determined and the number is determined. The sub-control unit 91 can determine whether or not the AT lottery is won by analyzing the internal winning command transmitted from the main control unit 41.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT over a predetermined number of games (one set of 50 games in the present embodiment). By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks, the AT is controlled for a predetermined number of games, and during that period, navigation effects (including determination navigation effects and normal navigation effects) are 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. When the number of navigation stock remains and when a new navigation stock number is acquired, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the number of remaining navigation stocks.

  In the present embodiment, the average winning number of Navistock in the AT lottery varies depending on the type of AT lottery. Furthermore, in the case of winning the AT lottery, the probability of winning an AT (probability of giving the number of navigation stocks) is lower when RT0 is controlled than when RT1 is controlled. The expected number of navigation stocks is also small.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when the first lottery condition for winning a weak cherry is established, the winning probability of granting navigation stock is set to 5% when controlled to RT0, and is set to RT1. When controlled, it is set to 20%. Further, when controlled to RT0, the winning probability that the number of navigation stocks to be given is 1 is set to 100%, the winning probability that becomes 2 is set to 0%, and the winning probability that becomes 3 is set. It is set to 0%. On the other hand, when controlled by RT1, the winning probability that the number of navigation stocks to be given is 1 is set to 0%, the winning probability that becomes 2 is set to 100%, and the winning probability that becomes 3 is It is set to 0%.

  When the second lottery condition for winning the middle cherry is established, the winning probability of granting the navigation stock is set to 10% when controlled to RT0 and set to 40% when controlled to RT1. Further, when controlled to RT0, the winning probability that the number of navigation stocks to be given is 1 is set to 80%, the winning probability that becomes 2 is set to 20%, and the winning probability that becomes 3 is set. It is set to 0%. On the other hand, when controlled by RT1, the winning probability that the number of assigned navigation stocks is 1 is set to 0%, the winning probability that becomes 2 is set to 80%, and the winning probability that becomes 3 is set. It is set to 20%.

  When the third lottery condition for winning chance 1 or chance 2 is established, the winning probability of granting navigation stock is set to 12% when controlled to RT0 and set to 60% when controlled to RT1. ing. Further, when controlled to RT0, the winning probability that the number of navigation stocks to be given is 1 is set to 60%, the winning probability that becomes 2 is set to 40%, and the winning probability that becomes 3 is set. It is set to 0%. On the other hand, when it is controlled by RT1, the winning probability that the number of navigation stock to be given is 1 is set to 0%, the winning probability that becomes 2 is set to 60%, and the winning probability that becomes 3 is set. It is set to 40%.

  When the fourth lottery condition for winning a 7-piece lip is satisfied, the winning probability of granting Navistock is not set when RT0 is controlled, because RT7 does not win a 7-piece lip. When it is set, it is set to 80%. In addition, when controlled to RT0, the number of navigation stocks to be given is not set. On the other hand, when it is controlled by RT1, the winning probability that the number of navigation stock to be given is 1 is set to 0%, the winning probability that becomes 2 is set to 40%, and the winning probability that becomes 3 is set. It is set to 60%.

  When the fifth lottery condition for winning a strong cherry is established, the winning probability of granting navigation stock is set to 20% when controlled to RT0, and set to 100% when controlled to RT1. Also, when controlled to RT0, the winning probability that the number of navigation stock to be given is 1 is set to 20%, the winning probability that becomes 2 is set to 80%, and the winning probability that becomes 3 is set. It is set to 0%. On the other hand, when controlled by RT1, the winning probability that the number of navigation stock to be given is 1 is set to 0%, the winning probability that becomes 2 is set to 20%, and the winning probability that becomes 3 is set. It is set to 80%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of granting the navigation stock varies depending on the type of the AT lottery winning. Furthermore, in the case of winning the AT lottery, the probability of winning an AT (probability of giving the number of navigation stocks) is lower when RT0 is controlled than when RT1 is controlled. In this case, the expected value of the number of navigation stocks is also reduced (see item F in FIG. 10). Accordingly, it is possible to recommend that the player not win a CB even in a CB winning state that occurs rarely when controlled by RT1. Further, when controlled by RT1, the player can be expected to acquire navigation stock by recognizing that the AT lottery has been executed. Furthermore, the number of navigation stocks in the AT lottery can be increased. Can be expected to be given a great deal.

  Returning to FIG. When the process of S410 ends, the process proceeds to S420. In S420, it is determined whether or not the AT is won. If it is determined that the AT has been won (YES in S420), the process proceeds to S430. If it is determined that the AT has not been won (S420, NO), the process proceeds to S440 instead of proceeding to S430. To do. In S430, the AT winning flag is stored in the RAM 91c.

  In S440, the roaring effect lottery is executed based on the presence / absence of the AT winning flag and the state flag stored in the RAM 91c using the roaring effect lottery table. The roaring effect lottery is a process for determining whether or not to execute the roaring effect by lottery. The roaring effect lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a roaring effect lottery table. The roaring effect lottery table is stored in the ROM 91b.

  In the roaring effect lottery table shown in FIG. 14, the probability that the roaring effect is executed is defined for each gaming state (normal RT0, RT1, specific RT0) depending on the presence or absence of the AT winning flag. The execution probability of the roaring effect when normally controlled to RT0 is defined as 0% regardless of the presence or absence of the AT winning flag. That is, when normally controlled to RT0, the turning effect is not executed regardless of the presence or absence of the AT winning flag (see item D in FIG. 10 and (D) and (E) in FIG. 11).

  Further, the execution probability of the turn effect when controlled by RT1 is defined as 30% when the AT winning flag is not stored, but is defined as 90% when the AT winning flag is stored. Has been. That is, when controlled to RT1, a so-called “gase” effect is executed with a probability of 30%. In this way, by making it possible to execute a roaring effect as a gasse effect, it is possible to give a sense of tension to the roaring effect and improve the interest of the game. In addition, there is a case where the AT is suddenly controlled with a probability of 10% without executing the roaring effect. In this way, by making the AT control without executing the roaring effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of abruptness and improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, the probability that the roaring effect is executed when controlled to a specific RT0 (see FIG. 7) is defined as 0% when the AT flag is not stored, but the AT flag is stored. Sometimes it is defined as 100%. As described above, in the specific RT0, although the state is included in the RT0, the turning effect is always executed when the AT flag is stored (see the item D in FIG. 10). The reason for this will be described below.

  For example, after the hall is closed or before the hall is opened, the store clerk may initialize the slot machine (operate the reset switch 23). In this case, the gaming state is controlled to a specific RT0 by the initialization. (See item A in FIGS. 7 and 10). The store clerk digests the game (turns the game) until he / she wins a CB in order to control from RT0 to RT1. The probability of winning a CB at a specific RT0 is 1/10 as shown in FIG. In addition, an AT may be won while the store clerk is digesting the game. If the store clerk opens the hall without being aware of the AT winning and controlled by RT1, the player will start playing from the AT winning state (advantageous state). Thus, in a so-called morning service (a service in which the store clerk prepares an advantageous state before opening the hall), the player is allowed to play and may not play as designed.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the AT is won at the specific RT 0 controlled by operating the reset switch 23, the roaring effect is always executed. Further, it is preferable that the roaring effect is executed in a short period of time (for example, immediately after winning the AT or until the game winning the AT ends) after winning the AT. As a result, even after the store clerk has won the AT, during the game that is digested until the CB wins to control from RT0 to RT1 after the slot clerk initializes the slot machine, the store clerk recognizes the squeak effect performed. By doing so, it is possible to recognize the AT winning in the specific RT0. In addition, when an AT is won during a specific RT0, the store clerk operates the reset switch 23 again to control the specific RT0 in which the AT winning flag corresponding to the AT winning is cleared, and then digests the game until a CB is won. Let

  As described above, when the AT is won in the specific RT0, the roaring effect is always executed. Therefore, even if the AT win is performed while the RT1 is controlled from the specific RT0 controlled by the store clerk's initialization, the store clerk can grasp the AT win and do not enter the state of the morning service. be able to.

  Further, the turning effect executed at the specific RT0 and the turning effect executed at the RT1 are the same turning effect. Therefore, it is not necessary to hold individual turn data for specific RT0 and RT1, and the data volume of the turn effect can be reduced. Further, as a roaring effect executed at the specific RT0, AT winning notification may be executed in one game.

  Returning to FIG. When the process of S440 ends, the process proceeds to S450. In S450, it is determined whether or not the roaring effect is executed by the roaring effect lottery in S440. If it is determined that the roaring effect is executed (YES in S450), the process proceeds to S460. If it is determined that the roaring effect is not executed (NO in S450), the process does not shift to S460, and the AT-related processing ends. To do. In S460, the turn effect flag is stored in the RAM 91c. As described in S540 to S570 of FIG. 15 to be described later, the turn effect is executed when stored in the turn effect flag RAM 91c, and is not executed when not stored in the turn effect flag RAM 91c.

  Next, the production effect-related process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the roaring effect related processing. The roaring effect related process is a process executed by the sub-control unit 91 at a timing related to digestion of one game (for example, at the start of one game or at the end of one game).

  In S520, the gaming state identified from the state command transmitted from the main control unit 41 at the end of each game (hereinafter referred to as “transmission gaming state”) is identified from the state flag stored in the RAM 91c. (Hereinafter, referred to as “stored gaming state”) is determined. If it is determined that the transmission gaming state is different from the storage gaming state, the process proceeds to S530. If it is determined that the transmission gaming state is the same as the storage gaming state, the process proceeds to S540 instead of S530. The

  In S530, the status flag is updated. For example, when the stored game state is RT1 and the transmission game state is RT0 (that is, when a CB is won at RT1), the state flag is updated to a flag that identifies RT1. Further, when the stored game state is RT0 and the transmission game state is RT1 (that is, when CB is won at RT0), the state flag is updated to a flag that identifies RT0. When the stored gaming state is RT1, the transmission gaming state is RT0, and when an operation command indicating that the reset switch 23 is operated is transmitted, the status flag is updated to a flag that identifies the specific RT0. Is done.

  In S540, it is determined whether or not a turn effect flag (see S460 in FIG. 12) is stored. If it is determined that the turn-up effect flag is not stored (NO in S540), the turn-up effect related process ends. If it is determined that the turn effect flag is stored (YES in S540), the process proceeds to S550.

  In the process of S550, it is determined whether or not the stored gaming state specified from the state flag stored in the RAM 91c is RT1. If it is determined in S550 that the stored gaming state is RT1 (YES in S550), the process proceeds to S560. In S560, execution of the roaring effect is started. Thereafter, in S570, the stored turn effect flag is cleared. Further, when YES is determined in the determination process of S550, the process of S560 may be executed after a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is a condition that is established when a predetermined number of games have been consumed, a predetermined prize has been won or won, or a specific loser has been derived.

  Note that the predetermined condition in the specific RT0 may be satisfied in one game. Thereby, in specific RT0, the roaring effect completed in one game can be performed.

  In S550, if it is determined that the stored game state is not RT1 (that is, RT0) (NO in S550), the process of performing the roaring effect is terminated without performing the process of executing the roaring effect in S560. (See FIG. 11D). That is, even when it is determined that the turn effect is executed at RT0 by the AT related process described in FIG. 12 and the turn effect related process described in FIG. 15 (YES in S450 of FIG. 12), the turn effect flag is stored. Is continued, and when it is RT0, the turning effect based on the turning effect flag is not executed (NO in S550), and when controlled from RT0 to RT1, the turning effect based on the turning effect flag is executed (S550). YES)

[Navigation]
Next, specific contents of the navigation effect executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54.

  For example, in the case of a normal navigation effect, when the push order bells 1 to 4 and push order lips 1 and 2 are selected, “middle!” (Notifies middle first stop) or “right!” (Right The liquid crystal display 51 displays a pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and a character image that matches the motif of the slot machine 1. In addition, sound indicating the order of pressing the stop switch is also output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  Also, for example, in the case of a determination navigation effect, when winning a normal lip or push order lip 1 or 2, “middle! Left! Right!” (Notifies middle left press) or “right! A display of a pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R and a character image that matches the motif of the slot machine 1 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Is done. In addition, sound indicating the order of pressing the stop switch is also output from the speakers 53 and 54.

[About CB game]
Next, the CB game of the present embodiment (game during RT0 in CB in FIG. 7) will be described. Assume that the number of bets at the time of CB in this embodiment is two medals. In the CB game of this embodiment, the internal lottery is not performed, and the winning flags of all the small roles are set in each game, and all the small roles are always won. Although the internal lottery is also performed in the game, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the winning flags of all the small roles may be set so that all the small roles are always won. Specifically, all of the push order bells 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 8 are won. In a game that is not a CB, the number of medals to be paid out by winning a prize is one, five, or eight as shown in FIG. 5. Even if a prize is won, two medals will be paid out uniformly. This makes it possible to improve the fun of the game since winning one of the small roles during the CB, while suppressing the number of medals to be paid out, so that the gambling ability is not increased too much. be able to. Note that the number of payouts during CB may be a value between the payout number of the most medals (8 in this embodiment) and the payout number of the least medals (1 in this embodiment). Any value (for example, 3 or 4) may be used.

  In the following, a small role with a smaller number of payouts than the number (two) paid out by CB is referred to as a “small paying small character”, and a small character with a large payout number is referred to as a “multiple paying small character”. Also, the small combinations from which one, five, and eight sheets are paid out are referred to as “one-sheet paying small role”, “5-sheet paying small role”, and “8-sheet paying small role”. In the CB game of the present embodiment, a small payout small combination is given a higher priority than a multiple payout small combination. Specifically, a small role with one payout number (left watermelon 1 to cherry 3 in FIG. 5) is most preferentially won, followed by a small role with 5 payouts (FIG. 5). Watermelon 1 to watermelon 8) and payouts are preferentially won in the order of 8 small roles (ordinary bell in FIG. 5).

  If the CB game is a CB game in which a multiple paying small role (for example, 5 paying out small roles or 8 paying out small roles) is given priority over a small paying out small role (for example, 1 paying out small role). In such a case, even if an eight-sheet payout winning combination wins, since only two are actually paid out, the player is given a sense of loss. As in the case of the CB game of the present embodiment, the frequency of giving such a feeling of loss can be reduced if the small payout small combination is given a higher priority than the multiple payout small combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the five-payout small winning combination is given a higher priority than the eight-payout small winning combination. Regardless of whether the 8 payout winning combination is won or the 5 paying out winning combination is won, the number of medals to be paid out is 2, so in any case, the player feels lost, but 8 The feeling of loss given to the player is greater when the payout winning combination is won than when the 5 payout winning combination is won. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the feeling of loss given to the player by giving a prize to the five payout small combination in preference to the eight payout small combination.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described. Moreover, you may make it implement combining at least 2 among the technical matters demonstrated by this Embodiment mentioned above and the technical matters demonstrated by the following modifications.

[About RT0 and RT1]
In the present embodiment, RT1 is an appropriate state in which the medal payout rate based on a predetermined design value is secured, and the medal payout rate based on the design value design value of RT1 is secured. In addition, RT0 is an improper state in which different payout rates are secured, and RT1 is controlled by CB winning at RT0, and RT0 was awarded CB at RT1. It has been described as being controlled by this. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the improper state may be controlled for a predetermined penalty period due to a penalty, and the appropriate state may be a state in which no penalty has occurred. Further, in a non-appropriate state, when a predetermined penalty period elapses, it is controlled to an appropriate state. The penalty generation condition is a condition established by operating a stop switch in a pressing order other than the forward pressing (hereinafter referred to as “anomalous pressing”) during non-AT.

  In addition, the predetermined penalty period is a period in which the AT winning probability and the expected value of the number of navigation stocks to be granted are lower than RT1. In other words, the medal payout rate is lower than that at RT1 by controlling to RT0 due to the penalty. Therefore, RT0, which is a penalty period, is in a state where a payout rate different from RT1 is secured.

[About RT0]
(1) In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 7, RT0 is described as including RT0 in CB, RT0 in non-CB, and specific RT0, but is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of RT0 during CB (that is, a state controlled by CB) and specific RT0 may be different from RT0. For example, when RT0 during CB is in a state different from RT0, three gaming states of RT1, RT0, and CB state are provided. In this case, when a CB winning is made at RT1, the state is shifted to the CB state, and when the CB game is ended, the state is shifted to RT0.

[RT0 and RT1 control opportunities]
(1) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the control trigger to RT1 is to win a CB at RT0, and the control trigger to RT0 is to win a CB at RT1. However, the control trigger to RT1 and the control trigger to RT0 are not limited to the CB winning and the CB winning, but the winning or winning of the predetermined role described in FIG. 8 and FIG. Any winning or winning of a specific role not listed, winning of a special role accompanying a transition to a state advantageous to the player, and winning may be used. For example, the special combination may be a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”). BB is shifted to the BB state by winning. The BB state is a state where the winning probability of a small role or the like is higher than that in a state where the winning combination is not BB. In this case, the slot machine allows a player to play a normal game in a state where the BB is won, and can realize a novel game characteristic.

  (2) Further, the following slot machine may be used. For example, in RT1, when any winning combination is not won, that is, when the CB winning state is enabled, a predetermined effect is executed to notify that the CB winning state is possible. Good. By executing such a predetermined effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the CB winning state is possible, and to allow the player to perform an operation not to win the CB.

  The predetermined effect may be, for example, an effect of notifying the liquid crystal display 51 of a message “CB may win a prize !!”. In addition, the predetermined effect may be an effect such as a freeze effect that causes the player to intuitively recognize that the CB winning state is possible. Moreover, in order not to win CB, you may make it perform the navigation effect which derives | leads-out the design different from CB composition design (blank-blank-blank). The different symbol is, for example, a symbol that does not generate a prize and is preferably a characteristic symbol (for example, white 7-black 7-white 7). In addition, the different symbol may be a symbol of a combination that generates a winning combination, or may be a symbol of a combination that does not generate a winning combination.

  Further, when a CB winning state is enabled, a predetermined privilege (for example, the number of AT games) may be given. Further, the provision of the privilege may be performed after the predetermined effect is executed, or may be performed without executing the predetermined effect.

[About benefits]
(1) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the privilege granted by winning the AT is Navistock. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other benefits may be used. For example, the privilege may be the number of AT games. The number of AT games refers to the number of games controlled by the AT. In other words, in the state where the number of AT games is held, one AT game number is subtracted by 1 by digesting one AT game.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the privilege that directly leads to the medal acquisition, and may be any privilege as long as it is beneficial to the player, such as image data of character images and music data. In the case of such a configuration, when a predetermined condition is established, a number of character images and music data corresponding to the established condition are provided to the player.

[Advantage]
Although the present embodiment has been described as the AT winning probability and the expected value of the navigation stock as the advantage, it is not limited to this as long as it is advantageous to the player. For example, the probability may be that image data or music data of a character image is given. That is, RT1 may have a higher probability that character image data or music data is added than RT0.

[About advantageous period]
In the present embodiment, the advantageous period has been described as being AT, but other periods may be used as long as they are advantageous for the player. For example, it may be a period in which the winning probability for a predetermined winning combination among all winning combinations is improved.

[About reverberation]
(1) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the roaring effect is an effect of notifying the possibility of winning an AT, but the present invention is not limited to this. The roaring effect may be an effect of informing any information as long as it is an effect of informing information related to the AT.

  For example, the roaring effect may be an effect of roaming the number of navigation stock to be given. For example, when the roaring effect is a battle effect over a plurality of games, each game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so that the number of navigation stocks given is gradually increased, and displayed in the final game of the battle effect. The number of navigation stocks may be given.

  (2) Further, in the present embodiment, for example, when AT is won, the number of AT games (in this embodiment, navigation stock) may be given. In such a configuration, when the number of AT games is “0”, winning an AT is called “AT first win”, and winning an AT when the number of AT games remains is “AT It is called “addition”.

  In the case of such a configuration, the roaring effect may be an effect for notifying the possibility of first hitting the AT. For example, in the case where the roaring effect is a battle effect, in the final game's battle effect, when the ally character wins, it is informed that the player has won the first AT, and the ally character loses, You may make it alert | report that it was not won.

  Further, the roaring effect may be an effect of notifying the possibility of adding AT. For example, in the case where the roaring effect is a battle effect, in the final game's battle effect, the ally character wins to inform the player that he has won the AT addition, and the ally character has been defeated. You may make it alert | report that it did not do.

  (3) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the roaring effect is a battle effect, but the roaring effect may be another effect. The other effects are, for example, freeze effects and effects that require the player to perform an operation.

  First, the freeze effect will be described. In a game in which the freeze effect is not executed, when the start switch 7 is operated, at least one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is provided on the condition that a predetermined wait time has elapsed since the start of the previous game. This operation is activated. The freeze effect is an effect that delays the timing for enabling at least one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. The freeze effect may be any effect that delays the timing for enabling the operation, and the target may be one stop switch or two or more stop switches. A period in which the timing for enabling the operation is delayed is called a freeze period.

  As described above, when the roaring effect is a freeze effect, it may be an effect executed over a plurality of games or an effect executed in one game. When the freeze effect is performed and the freeze period ends, the liquid crystal display 51 is informed that the AT has been won.

  In addition, the requested effect is an effect that requests the player to perform an operation unrelated to the progress of the game (hereinafter referred to as “effect operation”) over one game or a plurality of games. The production operation is to operate a special operation unit (for example, a special operation switch, not shown) that is not an operation unit for progressing the game. The requested effect is, for example, displaying a message such as “Press the special operation switch!” On the liquid crystal display 51 over a plurality of games. In addition, the production operation may be an operation on an operation unit (for example, the MAXBET switch 6) for causing the game to progress. The production operation in this case is an operation during an invalid period during which the operation on the operation unit is invalid (that is, a period during which the operation unit is not valid even when operated on the operation unit). The operation is, for example, an operation of the MAXBET switch 6 after the start switch 7 is operated.

  (4) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the roaring effect is executed over a plurality of games, but the roaring effect may be an effect executed in one game. In such a configuration, when the AT is won, a message such as “AT won! Congratulations!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the AT is not won, the liquid crystal display 51 displays “ "Sorry!" Message is displayed.

  (5) Furthermore, the following effects may be performed for the roaring effects. In this example, description will be made assuming that the roaring effect is a battle effect. As for the aforementioned battle performance, “When the teammate and enemy character battle, and the teammate wins, the AT win notification is given along with the victory, and when the teammate is defeated, the defeat is lost. “At that time, the AT non-winning notification is made and the battle effect ends.” However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any one of the following (5-1) to (5-3) battle effects may be executed. In addition, about (5-1)-(5-3), although the notification method of the number of AT games added is demonstrated, it is given by the notification method of the AT game number given by the first win, and the addition or first win. You may apply as a notification method of the navigation stock.

  (5-1) The battle effect is executed over a plurality of games. Therefore, every time a battle effect is executed, the number of AT games to be added is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so as to gradually increase, and the number of AT games displayed in the final game of the battle effect is the current number of AT games. Is added. For example, when a battle effect is executed over 5 games, “AT is 10 extra games!”, “AT is 20 extra games!”, “AT is 30 extra games!”, “AT is 40 extra games!” ! "And" AT on top of 50 games! "Are displayed in the battle effects from the first game to the fifth game. Then, the 50 games displayed in the fifth game (final game) are added to the number of AT games. As an example of a specific control method, when it is determined that a battle effect is to be executed over 5 games, the number of AT games to be added (50 games in this example) is finally determined. The number of AT games displayed in the battle effects of each of the five games is determined, and the determined number of AT games is displayed in the battle effects of each of the five games.

  Since the number of AT games displayed as the battle effect progresses increases by executing the battle effect that informs the number of added games in this way, the player can be made to pay attention to the increase in the number of AT games. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (5-2) Further, the number of AT games determined to be added may be divided and displayed over a plurality of games in which a battle effect is executed. For example, when 100 games are determined as the number of AT games to be added, it is determined that a battle effect is to be executed over 5 games. In this case, “AT addition is +10 game!”, “AT addition is +10 game!”, “AT addition is +20 game!”, “AT addition is +20 game! Messages such as “Additional AT is a +40 game!” And “Additional AT is a +10 game!” Are displayed for each of the first to fifth games during the battle production. Then, the sum of the number of AT games displayed for all five games is added to the number of AT games. As an example of a specific control method, when the number of AT games to be added is determined and it is determined that a battle effect is to be executed over five games, the display is performed in the battle effect of each of the five games. The number of AT games to be assigned is assigned, and the assigned number of AT games is displayed in the battle effect of each of the five games.

  By executing such a battle effect, the number of AT games displayed as the battle effect progresses is added, so that the player can be noticed with respect to the increase in the number of AT games. Can be improved.

  (5-3) Further, in the above-described embodiment, “when the ally character is defeated, it is notified that the defeat has not been added together with the defeat and the battle effect ends”, but the ally character has won. Sometimes, the number of AT games to be added may be increased more than when defeated. For example, when the teammate character wins, a message such as “Congratulations! 100 game Get!” Is displayed, and when the teammate character is defeated, a message such as “Sorry! 10 game Get!” Is displayed.

  By executing such a battle effect, the player's attention can be gathered with respect to the result of the battle effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 14, when the AT flag is stored in the RAM 91 in RT1, it has been described that the roaring effect is executed with a probability of 90%. It is not something that can be done. In RT1, when the AT flag is stored in the RAM 91, the roaring effect may be executed with a probability of 100% (that is, always). With such a configuration, when the roaring effect is executed, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is always controlled by the AT and to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the turning effect is an effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed using other effect means. Good. For example, it may be executed using at least one of the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect switch 56. Moreover, you may make it perform combining the said at least 1 production | presentation means and the liquid crystal display 51. FIG.

  (8) Although it has been described that the roaring effect of the present embodiment is a continuous effect including an effect of notifying the result of whether or not the AT has been won, it is not limited to this. For example, the roaring effect may be a sign effect that tells whether or not the AT is won, but does not notify the result of whether or not the AT is won. A specific example of the precursor effect will be described below. For example, as a first specific example, the sign effect is an effect that makes a background image different from the normal game for a predetermined period (for example, 10 games) when AT is won. Here, the normal game is a game that is RT1 and is controlled to be non-AT. For example, when the background image at the normal time is blue, the background image at the sign production is red. By executing such a precursor effect, it is possible to make the player have an expectation that the player has won an AT. In addition, the effect mode of the sign effect may be selected at a ratio according to whether or not the AT is won. By doing so, the player can predict whether or not the AT has been won by visually observing the indication effect, and can improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a second specific example of the sign effect, an effect that the execution frequency of the effect that can occur in the normal game is increased may be used. For example, when the predetermined character A is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 with a predetermined probability in the normal game, the predetermined character A is displayed with a higher probability than the predetermined probability in the game in which the precursor effect is executed. To display. Therefore, even if such a precursor effect is executed, it can be expected that the player may have won an AT.

  Further, the roaring effect may include a continuous effect (such as a battle effect) for notifying the result of whether or not the AT has been won, and a sign effect that is executed before the continuous effect. In this case, the indication effect may be executed, for example, in an effect mode that is determined at a rate corresponding to the result of whether or not the AT winning is notified in the continuous effect of the final game. For example, when the precursor effect is the first specific example, the background of the precursor effect is red when the AT is won (when it is notified that the AT is won in the continuous effect of the final game), and the AT When it is not won (when it is informed that the AT is not won in the continuous production of the final game), it is blue. Further, when the precursor effect is the second specific example, the frequency at which the predetermined character A is displayed is higher when the AT is won than when the AT is not won. As described above, the roaring effect includes the continuous effect and the sign effect, so that the player can have an expectation for the result of the continuous effect.

  In addition, the indication effect may be executed over a plurality of games or may be executed in one game.

[Specific RT0]
(1) In the present embodiment, it is described that the AT lottery is executed in the specific RT0. However, the AT lottery may not be executed in the specific RT0. As described above, since the AT lottery is not executed in the specific RT0, the AT is not won. Therefore, it does not become like the aforementioned morning service. Further, since the AT winning is not performed, it is not necessary to execute the AT winning notification, and the processing cost of the AT winning notification can be reduced.

  (2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that when the AT is won at a specific RT0, the same effect as the RT1 is executed. However, when the AT is won at the specific RT0, any effect can be used as long as the store clerk can grasp that the AT has been won. For example, you may make it perform AT winning alert | report (notification effect performed in the last game among the battle effects performed over the game dressed when winning AT). As another specific example, when the AT is won in the specific RT0, the effect effect LED 52 may blink.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the trigger controlled by the specific RT0 has been described as the time when the reset switch 23 is operated, but other operations may be performed. For example, an operation of the reset / setting switch 38 for changing the setting value may be used. In addition, at the time of initialization, it has been described that the game situation such as AT is also initialized. However, even if the game situation is initialized, the game situation may remain.

  (4) In the present embodiment, it has been described that, when controlled to the specific RT0, the turn effect and the AT winning notification are not executed, but the turn effect and the AT winning notification may be executed. By doing so, the processing contents at the normal RT0 time can be brought close to the processing contents at the specific RT0 time, and the processing cost can be reduced.

[About initialization]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the RAM 41c and the RAM 91c are initialized by operating the reset switch 23. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the initialization may be performed by another operation, and the RT1 may be controlled to the specific RT0. The other operation is, for example, an operation to the reset / setting switch 38. The reset / setting switch 38 is an operation unit operated to change a set value. The other operation may be a “operation for removing a connector connected to the main control board 40 (for example, a connector from the power supply board 101).” An operation for removing a connector connected to the main control board 40 "Is performed by an operator or the like in order to replace peripheral devices of the main control board 40, for example.

[About errors]
In the present embodiment, the RAM abnormal error state is different from the other error states, and has been described as not being canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the RAM abnormality error state may be canceled by operating the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38. Some errors may be canceled only by ram clear (reset switch 23 or reset / setting switch 38).

[About CB game]
(1) In the CB game described above, it has been described that two medals are paid out regardless of the winning small combination, but the payout number may be, for example, three or more bets. Thereby, in the CB game, the net increase of medals can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the CB as the lottery subject in RT0 is CB + watermelon 1. However, the winning combination to be won with CB is not limited to watermelon 1, and other winning combinations Good. The other winning combination may be, for example, a combination that is not missed (for example, a normal lip). In this way, by making the other winning combinations not to be missed, the control process described in FIG. 8 that “the CB is not awarded even if the winning small role is missed” can be omitted.

  In addition, the CB as a lottery target in RT0 may be CB single winning (other winning combinations are not won simultaneously). In this case, a situation may occur in which CB wins at RT0 in which the CB is elected alone. In such a case, when a CB winning is made, the game moves to the CB game, and when the CB game ends, the game goes to RT0. In this case as well, the “CB winning state” means a state in which a single CB is elected in RT1 without winning any of all small roles and all re-playing roles. The probability of winning a CB is an extremely small value (1/65536 in the example of the present embodiment).

  In addition, as a lottery subject for CB, two winning combinations of “first winning combination that CB wins alone” and “second winning combination that CB wins together with other winning combinations” may be provided. As described above, by providing the first winning combination and the second winning combination, a situation in which a CB winning combination and a situation in which a CB winning prize does not occur can occur, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[Probability of CB winning status]
In the present embodiment, the probability of becoming a CB winning possibility state (hereinafter referred to as “CB winning possibility probability”) has been described as 1/65536, but is not limited thereto. The CB winning possibility probability may be determined from a predetermined period and a frequency (number of times) at which the CB winning possibility state is generated in the predetermined period. Specifically, the estimated number of games played during the predetermined period for one slot machine may be used. In the following description, the predetermined period is one day, and the frequency at which the CB winning possibility state is generated is once. That is, the CB winning possibility probability is the reciprocal of the estimated number of times.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, a wait time is set as the minimum time required to digest one game. Specifically, the wait time is a time that needs to elapse from the time when the reel rotation starts until the reel rotation start of the next game after the reel rotation starts. In other words, from when the reel rotates until the wait time elapses, even if the reel-rotated game ends and the start switch 7 of the next game is operated, the reel is not rotated and the reel is stopped. When the time elapses, the reel rotation starts. The wait time of the slot machine of this embodiment is set to 4, 1 second (that is, about 5 seconds).

  Here, assuming that the game shop's business hours are 12 hours, and that the game has been played continuously without pausing during the 12 hours, the number of games per day is estimated to be about 8640. Can do. In order to generate the CB winning possibility state once a day, the CB winning possibility probability may be set to 1/8640, a value approximate to “1/8640”, or less than 1/8640. In addition, since approximately 8640 times is an estimated value to the last, it may be a value (for example, 10000) that is considered reasonable from 8640 as an estimated value based on empirical rules.

  In the above description, the predetermined period is one day, and the frequency at which the CB winning state is generated is once. However, the predetermined period and the frequency may be changed as appropriate. For example, the predetermined period may be January, and the frequency may be once.

[About Replay Winning]
Although the winning combination of the replaying role of the present embodiment has been described as being shown in FIG. 9, the winning combination of the replaying role is not limited to this, for example, all the replaying roles (this book In the embodiment, normal lip, bell lip 1-5, 7-equipped lip, 7-flip lip 1-5) may be provided with “all lip”. By providing the all lip, when the all lip is won, the type of replay to be derived can be varied according to the operation procedure by the player. Therefore, when there is a replay to be derived in the progress of the game when all-replies are won, the sub-control unit 91 can perform a navigation effect or the like so as to derive the replay to be derived.

  Moreover, you may make it provide the winning combination which at least 2 replay combination wins simultaneously among all the replay combinations. For example, a 7-piece lip and a 7-lip lip 1 to 5 are provided with a special lip that is won simultaneously, and when the special lip is won, one of the 7-piece lip and the 7-face lip 1 to 5 is derived according to the operation procedure. It is preferable to do so. For example, when a predetermined privilege (for example, the number of AT games) is given by winning 7 rips, it is determined whether or not the predetermined privilege is given according to the operation procedure. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, when a special lip is elected, the player can be awarded a 7-set lip even further by notifying the operating procedure for winning the 7-set lip through navigation effects, etc. Can be made.

[Regarding the relationship between normal bell and bell lip 1-5]
In the present embodiment, when winning one of the bell lips 1 to 5, a symbol combination corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 5 winning is displayed on the winning line L1, and the upper stage of the left reel 2L, “Bell-bell” is a combination of normal bell symbols at a position straddling the upper stage of the middle reel 2C and the upper stage of the right reel 2R, or a position straddling the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R. -"Bell" was displayed. However, other combinations, symbol combinations, and display positions may be used.

  For example, it is not limited to a normal bell and may be other small roles such as cherry or watermelon. In addition, when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 5, the symbol combination displayed in other positions is not limited to the display result having a configuration in which “bell” symbols are arranged in a straight line like a normal bell, Display results having a configuration in which "watermelon" symbols are aligned in a straight line as in watermelons 1 to 8, display results having a configuration in which "cherry" symbols are aligned in a straight line as in cherry 1-3, or "cherry" It may be a display result having a configuration in which symbols and other symbols are arranged in a straight line, or a display result in which a “cherry” symbol is derived on a part of any one of a plurality of reels. In other words, because it is used as a small role in other general slot machines, it is easy to recognize that a player is a small role from a rule of thumb. “Bell” design, “Watermelon” design, “Cherry” It may consist of a set of symbols, or a “cherry” symbol and other symbols.

  In addition, when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 5, the symbol combination displayed in other positions is a configuration in which yellow symbols that are assumed to be “bell” symbols are arranged in a straight line like a normal bell. Display results having a configuration in which green symbols such as watermelons 1 to 8 are assumed to be “watermelon” symbols are arranged in a straight line, and “cherry” symbols like cherry 1 to 3 Display result having a configuration in which red symbols are arranged in a straight line, or a display result having a configuration in which a red symbol and other symbols are arranged in a straight line, assuming a “cherry” design ”, Alternatively, it may be a display result in which a red symbol that causes a “cherry” symbol to be assumed in a part of one of the reels is derived. In other words, because it is used as a small role in other general slot machines, it is easy to recognize that a player is a small role from a rule of thumb, a yellow pattern, a green pattern, a red pattern, Or you may consist of a red design and another design.

  Furthermore, when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 5, the symbol combinations displayed in other positions are not limited to the symbol combination of a regular role such as a normal bell, but the symbol combination that allows the player to recognize that the symbol is a minor role. If it is. In other words, any symbol combination other than the symbol combination that allows the player to recognize that the symbol combination of the re-gamer or the loser has been derived may be used. The symbol combinations that allow the player to recognize that a re-playing role has been derived include “re”, “re-play”, “re-play”, “replay”, “lip”, “lip”, “riple”, “ There is a symbol combination composed of symbols to which any of the characters “R”, “RE”, “REP”, “RP”, and “REPLAY” is attached. Further, if a symbol combination composed of symbols of predetermined fruits (for example, bells, watermelons, cherries) is a small role, as a symbol combination that allows the player to recognize that a re-game character has been derived, There are symbol combinations composed of symbols of fruits other than other fruits (for example, bell, watermelon, cherry). In addition, if a payout sound sounds when a small role is derived, the symbol combination in which the payout sound sounds when the small role is derived is a symbol combination that allows the player to recognize the small role.

  Further, in the present embodiment, medals are paid out when the “normal bell” wins, but medals may not be paid out even when the “normal bell” wins. For example, it may be possible that the next game can be played without consuming medals by winning a “normal bell”. Even in this case, when a prize is awarded to any one of the bell lip 1 to 5, the normal bell symbol combination is derived to other positions, so that the player recognizes it as a small role in another general slot machine. Therefore, it can be recognized that medals are paid out.

  Further, for example, “normal bell” may be a combination of lost symbols that are not won. Even in this case, when a prize is awarded to any one of the bell lip 1 to 5, the normal bell symbol combination is derived to other positions, so that the player recognizes it as a small role in another general slot machine. Therefore, it can be recognized that medals are paid out.

  In addition, in the symbol combination of “ordinary bell”, when using a symbol unique to the slot machine, for example, a symbol of a color other than a logo (yellow, green, red) often used for small roles, Since the slot machine is not recognized as a small role, it is necessary to pay out medals by winning a prize.

  Further, not only the winning line L1 straddling the middle stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the middle stage of the right reel 2R, but the straddle line is set over the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the upper stage of the middle reel 2C, and the upper stage of the right reel 2R. The winning line L2, the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the winning line L3 set across the lower stage of the right reel 2R, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R A pay line L4 set across the lower reel, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, the pay line L5 set across the lower stage of the right reel 2R, and the like may be used. Furthermore, not only one winning line but a plurality of winning lines may be set. Even if the winning line as described above is set, when winning one of the bell lips 1 to 5, a symbol combination corresponding to any of the winning bell lips 1 to 5 is displayed on the winning line. As long as the symbol combination of normal bells is displayed on a line other than the winning line.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when any symbol combination of bell lip 1 to 5 is derived at a position where a winning occurs, a pattern in which a normal bell symbol combination is derived at a position where no winning occurs is used. However, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be a pattern in which a symbol combination of a normal bell is derived at a position where a winning occurs when any symbol combination of the bell lip 1 to 5 is derived at a position where a winning occurs. Further, for example, when any symbol combination of bell lip 1 to 5 is derived at a position where no winning occurs, a pattern in which a normal bell symbol combination is derived at a position where winning is generated may be used. Further, for example, when any symbol combination of bell lips 1 to 5 is derived at a position where no winning occurs, a pattern in which a normal bell symbol combination is derived at a position where no winning occurs.

  In the present embodiment, any one of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins a prize by deriving any symbol combination of the bell lip 1 to 5, and depending on the symbol combination of the normal bell derived to other positions. Although the pattern which does not win is used, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be a pattern in which the bell lip 1 to 5 does not win when the symbol combination of any of the bell lip 1 to 5 is derived, and depending on the symbol combination of the normal bell derived to other positions. . In addition, for example, a pattern in which any of the symbol combinations of the bell lip 1 to 5 is derived, the bell lip 1 to 5 does not win, and the pattern combination of the normal bell derived to other positions does not win. Also good.

[About gaming state]
In this embodiment, only two game states RT0 and RT1 are set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine that transitions between a plurality of game states in accordance with winning of a combination or winning a prize. It may be.

  In the present embodiment, the game may be controlled to a special game state such as BB (Big Bonus), RB (Regular Bonus), or CB (Chance Bonus) that is advantageous to the player.

  In addition, if the slot machine transitions between a plurality of gaming states, even if it is controlled from a gaming state being controlled to a gaming state having a different degree of advantage when winning a specific re-playing role. Good. For example, when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 5 in the normal RT, the player may shift (promote) to an advantageous RT in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is improved as compared with the normal RT. Alternatively, when winning at any of the bell lip 1 to 5 in the advantageous RT, it may be transferred to the normal RT (falling down). According to this, by making it difficult for the player to understand that one of the bell lips 1 to 5 has been won, it is possible to make it difficult to grasp in which gaming state the game is being played. Can attract interest in and improve the fun of gaming. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the player wins any of the bell lip 1 to 5, it is possible to make the player feel as if the normal bell has won, so in which gaming state is the game being played? Can be more difficult to grasp.

[About AT lottery]
(1) In the present embodiment, by controlling to RT1, the probability that the number of navigation stocks will be given in the AT lottery and the probability that the number of navigation stocks when given will increase will increase, and the player's advantage It was to improve the degree. However, other methods may be used as a method for improving the player's advantage.

  For example, by controlling to RT1, the type of AT lottery combination that triggers the AT lottery may be increased by a predetermined number of games. When controlled by RT1, any method may be used as long as the player's advantage is improved as compared with RT0.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the condition for executing the AT lottery is described as a condition that is established by winning the AT lottery combination shown in FIG. 13, but is not limited thereto. For example, the AT lottery combination may be another winning combination. Further, the condition for executing the AT lottery may be a condition that is established when a predetermined combination wins. The condition for executing the AT lottery may be a condition that is established by generating a random number within a predetermined range by performing a random number lottery for each predetermined game.

  (3) In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the probability that three navigation stocks are assigned at RT0 and the probability that one navigation stock is assigned at RT1 are both Although described as 0%, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of these probabilities may be assigned a predetermined probability.

  (4) In the present embodiment, as described in the fifth lottery condition in FIG. 13, the RT winning probability when winning a strong cherry at RT0 is 20%, but this is not restrictive. , 100% may be used. If you win a strong cherry at RT1, you will win an AT with a probability of 100%. On the other hand, even if you win a strong cherry at RT0, if you do not win an AT, you may be distrusted by the strong cherry. is there. Therefore, by setting the AT winning probability when winning a strong cherry to 100%, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust about the strong cherry winning.

[About judgment navigation effects]
In the present embodiment, a normal lip or a push order lip is used as a determination combination for performing the determination navigation effect. However, the combination is not limited to this, and other combinations may be used. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies whether or not the AT is in progress by causing the sub-control unit 91 to perform a predetermined determination navigation effect, but specifies other effect states. You may do. For example, the main control unit 41, on the sub-control unit 91 side, the lottery probability regarding an advantageous gaming state such as a lottery mode (high probability mode, low probability mode) in AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks acquired and the number of navigation stocks Related to the right to transition to an advantageous gaming state such as presence / absence, number and continuation rate of games in advantageous gaming state, ease of execution of premiere and setting suggestion effects, production type, wallpaper of mobile terminal to player, You may specify the production | presentation control state of a different aspect from this Embodiment, such as the presence or absence of the display of the two-dimensional code | cord | chord for giving music, the wallpaper of a portable terminal, and the presence or absence of the provision of music. Further, the main control unit 41 specifies a control state other than the advantage controlled by the sub control unit 91, for example, the abnormality determined by the sub control unit 91, the possibility of fraud, and the time. It may be a thing.

[Other Modifications of the Embodiment and Features of the Embodiment]
(1) When a bonus advantageous to the player is won in a state where the number of navigation stock remains, the navigation stock number may be cleared (for example, “0”). It may be a process that carries over to the end, a process that subtracts a predetermined number, a process that adds a predetermined number, and a process that adds a predetermined number. It is also possible to determine whether to perform the process, and perform the determined process. Thereby, the variation when a bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stocks remains is increased, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  (2) In the present embodiment, a slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting the number of bets and giving game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls, for example. It may be one that can be used in combination. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

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

  (4) In this embodiment, an example is given in which the right to move to the AT again is given when a plurality of navigation stocks are given. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The right to move to the AT again is granted when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the right to move to the AT again is granted when the lottery at the end of the AT is won. The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the slot machine controlled to the advantageous state. If the right to transfer to the AT again is granted, the AT may be continued continuously without being terminated once, or the AT may be terminated once at a set break.

  (5) In this embodiment, an example is given that ends when the number of games determined by lottery for one set of ATs is exhausted. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. When a game is played, one set of ATs ends, one set of ATs ends when a predetermined role is won or a predetermined part wins during AT, one set of ATs ends when a lottery executed during AT is won The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine in which the termination condition of the advantageous state is established in a different manner from the above embodiment.

  (6) Although the slot machine which pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described as the present embodiment, the game media is enclosed, and the game media is You may employ | adopt the enclosure type slot machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  Further, although a slot machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine, this embodiment can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine. In this case, a pachinko gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize may be adopted, and the game medium is enclosed and paid to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize. An encapsulated pachinko gaming machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed pachinko gaming machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of gaming media, in the pachinko gaming machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. In accordance with the game point, the game point is added to the storage unit, the game point is subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game point is added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. It is also possible to share the basic functions such as and distribute only the game board which is a characteristic configuration of the game. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
And Value state rate of change value for Yu technique is change rate based on the set value, either one rate of change value for a game is in a plurality of states including a non-proper condition lower than rate of change based on the set value State control means for controlling
Regardless of whether the controlled state is the appropriate state or the improper state, privilege grant determining means for determining whether to grant a privilege;
A privilege granting unit for granting the privilege when the grant determination to grant the privilege is made by the privilege grant determining unit;
Based on the given privilege, an advantageous period control means for controlling the advantageous period advantageous to the player in the appropriate state, but not controlling the advantageous period in the inappropriate state;
When the grant determination is performed by the privilege grant determination unit in the improper state, the control unit is provided with a notification unit that notifies that the grant determination has been performed after being controlled to the proper state .
The slot machine in which the advantage related to privilege provision in the inappropriate state is lower than the advantage related to privilege provision in the appropriate state .

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