JP6385313B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  A slot machine generally has a plurality of (usually three) reels with a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery. First, a bet number is set by a player's BET operation and specified. When the start operation is performed in a state where the number of bets is set, the rotation of the reels is started, and the rotation is stopped by operating the stop switch provided for each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination is generated when a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is arranged on the winning line. To do. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  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 that make up the re-gamer is stopped on the winning line (hereinafter also referred to as “re-game display result is derived”, etc.) You can get the benefits of being able to play games.

  Among such slot machines, there is a slot machine such as “watermelon-watermelon-bell” in which the combination of symbols constituting the re-game is not a combination of all the same symbols (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

Japanese Patent No. 5256473

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the actual situation of the slot machine described above, and its purpose is to give a player a sense of incongruity when a combination of symbols constituting a re-gamer is derived on a winning line. Is to provide a slot machine without.

(1) Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display section is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a winning can be generated according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections. In a slot machine
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number for playing a game;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result combination;
Pre-determining means for determining display result combinations that are allowed to be derived;
Game value storage means for storing a game value used to set a bet number;
A game value update means capable of updating the game value stored in the game value storage means when the game value is input;
Bet number setting notification means for performing bet number setting notification capable of specifying the set bet number;
The determination result by the prior determination means includes a specific display result combination among the re-game display result combinations for setting the bet amount so that the next game can be started without consuming the game value owned by the player. A first re-game determination result that is permitted to be derived, and a second re-game determination result that is permitted to derive a predetermined display result combination different from the specific display result combination ,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first replay determination result, the lottery regarding the control to the advantageous state cannot be executed, whereas the determination result of the prior determination means is the second replay determination result. When it is a game determination result, the lottery can be executed,
The derivation control means includes
If determination result by the pre-determination means is the first replay determination result performs derivable control the specific display result combination,
If determination result by the pre-determination means is the second replay determination result performs derivable control combinations the predetermined display result,
The gaming value update means stores the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means by inputting the gaming value regardless of which of the specific display result combination and the predetermined display result combination is derived. Value can be updated,
The betting number setting notifying means sets a betting number for playing a game without using a gaming value by the betting number setting means when either the specific display result combination or the predetermined display result combination is derived. when it is, adoptive in the previous game draw aspects of the betting amount setting notification of the game,
The slot machine is
When a game medium is inserted by a player when a game is being performed, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game is also updated. Without updating the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means,
When a game medium is inserted by the player after the game is finished without deriving the replay display result combination, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is less than a predetermined upper limit number. Sometimes the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit number is reached, the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is updated,
After the re-game display result combination is derived and the game is over, the player can play the game media until the next game can be started after the bet number is set without consuming the game value owned by the player. When inserted, the game value owned by the player is not updated without updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means or the game value stored in the game value storage means. The game value stored in the game value storage means is updated when a player inserts a game medium after the bet number is set without consuming the game and the next game can be started. Is possible .

The slot machine may have the following configuration.
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
Before the display result is derived, it is accompanied by a specific game display result (for example, a normal bell prize) with a game value, and a re-game that allows the next game to be played without using the game value. Predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation for a display result including a specific re-game display result (for example, a bell lip winning),
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination by the prior determination means;
Game value storage means for storing a player-owned game value used for setting a predetermined number of bets that allow one game to start (for example, processing for storing credits in the RAM 41c by the main control unit 41) When,
Game value update means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means in accordance with a specific action of the player (for example, processing for adding and updating a credit counter by the main control unit 41);
Delay control (for example, delaying control to a pre-start state where the next game can be started (for example, a state where the next game can be started by a start operation) when the specific replay display result is derived) , Bell lip freeze) (for example, processing for executing bell lip freeze by the main control unit 41),
In a specific period (for example, a release non-permission period) from the start of the delay control, at least a part of the effect (for example, the bell prize effect shown in FIG. 32A) and the effect content corresponding to the specific grant display result. Production execution means (for example, a bell lip winning production) (for example, a bell lip winning production) that is common (for example, the production content in which the medal payout sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 as shown in FIG. 32 (a)) is common. , A process of executing a winning effect by the sub-control unit 91),
The derivation control means is a first area (for example, an area on the winning line L1) among the areas corresponding to the variable display section when the predetermination means permits the derivation of the specific display result. Can be controlled to derive a specific display result (for example, “bell-bell-bell” symbol combination), and when the derivation of the specific re-game display result is allowed by the predetermining means, A second area different from the first area (for example, if the bell lip 1 to 4 is an area on a line extending 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, If there is, the specific display result (for example, “Bell-Bell-Bell” symbol combination) is introduced to the upper portion of the left reel 2L, the middle portion of the middle reel 2C, and the lower portion of the right reel 2R). It is possible to perform control to,
The delay control means allows the player to perform the specific operation (for example, a medal insertion operation) after the specific period has elapsed from the start of the delay control (for example, after the cancellation non-permission period has elapsed and transition to the cancellation permission period). Including a means for ending the delay control (for example, a process of executing S97 shown in FIG. 16 by the main control unit 41), and the gaming value storage means includes the specific period from the start of the delay control. After the elapse of time, when the player performs the specific action, means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (for example, executing S96 shown in FIG. 16 by the main control unit 41, 14 is executed after the process of S14 shown in FIG. 14 is executed) (for example, as shown in FIG. 31, in the release non-permission period, even if the medal is inserted, the freeze is released and the credit is released. Adding updates Tokaunta also is not, including unfreeze has been credit counter is incremented updated) by the migrating medal to release permission period.

  According to such a configuration, when the specific replay display result is derived, the same specific display result is derived as when the specific provision display result is derived in a different area from when the specific provision display result is derived. Delay control is performed to delay the control to the pre-start state where the next game can be started, and at least a part of the provision effect and the production content corresponding to the specific provision display result in the specific period from the start of the delay control. A common replay effect is executed. Thereby, even when the specific re-game display result is derived, the player can be sufficiently recognized as if the given display result has been derived, and the player does not feel uncomfortable. In addition, when the player performs a specific operation after the lapse of a specific period from the start of the delay control, the delay control is finished, while the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated. Thus, the replay effect can be shown to the player within the specific period, and the delay control can be ended early according to the player's intention after the specific period has elapsed. Furthermore, after the specific period has elapsed, the game value stored in the game value storage means does not update, and the game can proceed smoothly.

  With regard to “a replay effect in which at least a part of the grant effect corresponding to the specific grant display result and the effect content are common”, the “replay effect” may be the one in which all of the grant effect and the effect content are common. Only a part of the production contents may be common.

  The “first region” and the “second region” are, for example, a predetermined region (for example, a single variable display unit), for example, if there is one variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. Of the areas displayed in the fluoroscopic window corresponding to one reel, the area located in the middle stage is the first area, and is different from the first area (for example, the area displayed in the fluoroscopic window corresponding to one reel). Of these, the region located outside the middle stage is the second region. For example, if there are a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, the “first region” and the “second region” are each a predetermined region corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units. An area located on a line extending over the line (for example, an area located on a line extending over the middle stage-middle stage-middle stage among the areas displayed in the perspective window corresponding to each of the three reels) is the first area, and the first area An area different from the area (for example, an area located on a line other than the line extending from the middle stage to the middle stage to the middle stage among the areas displayed in the perspective windows corresponding to the three reels) is the second area.

  The “first area” is an area where a winning occurs when the specific display result is derived (for example, an area on the winning line) or an area where no winning occurs when the specific display result is derived ( For example, it is a case of an area on an invalid line other than the winning line. The “second area” is an area where a winning occurs when the specific display result is derived (for example, an area on the winning line), and no winning occurs when the specific display result is derived. And a case of an area (for example, an area on an invalid line other than a winning line). That is, in the relationship between the “first area” and the “second area”, a pattern in which the “first area” is an area where a winning occurs and the “second area” is an area where a winning occurs; A pattern in which the “first region” is a region where no winning occurs and a “second region” is a region where a winning occurs, a “first region” is a region where a winning occurs, and the “second region” There are four patterns, i.e., a pattern in which no winning occurs, and a pattern in which "first area" is an area in which no winning occurs and "second area" is an area in which no winning occurs.

(2) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
Before the display result is derived, the display result including the specific re-game display result (for example, a bell lip prize) accompanied by the re-play that can be played in the next game without using the game value is derived. A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining an acceptable display result;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination by the prior determination means;
Game value storage means for storing a player-owned game value used for setting a predetermined number of bets that allow one game to start (for example, processing for storing credits in the RAM 41c by the main control unit 41) When,
Game value update means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means in accordance with a specific action of the player (for example, processing for adding and updating a credit counter by the main control unit 41);
Delay control (for example, delaying control to a pre-start state where the next game can be started (for example, a state where the next game can be started by a start operation) when the specific replay display result is derived) , Bell lip freeze) (for example, processing for executing bell lip freeze by the main control unit 41),
In a specific period (for example, a release non-permission period) from the start of the delay control, an award effect (for example, a bell prize shown in FIG. 32 (b)) corresponding to an award display result accompanied by the awarding of game value in another slot machine. Replay effect (for example, a bell lip prize) (for example, the effect content for which a medal payout sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 as shown in FIG. 32 (a)) Production execution means for executing (production) (for example, a process of executing a prize production by the sub-control unit 91),
The delay control means allows the player to perform the specific operation (for example, medal insertion operation) after the specific period has elapsed from the start of the delay control (for example, after the cancellation non-permission period has elapsed and shift to the cancellation permission period). Including a means for ending the delay control (for example, a process of executing S97 shown in FIG. 16 by the main control unit 41), and the gaming value storage means includes the specific period from the start of the delay control. After the elapse of time, when the player performs the specific action, means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (for example, executing S96 shown in FIG. 16 by the main control unit 41, 14 is executed after the process of S14 shown in FIG. 14 is performed) (for example, as shown in FIG. 31, in the release non-permission period, even if the medal is inserted, the freeze release is not performed. Adding updates Ttokaunta also is not, including unfreeze has been credit counter is incremented updated) by the migrating medal to release permission period.

  According to such a configuration, when the specific re-game display result is derived, the delay control for delaying the control to the pre-start state where the next game can be started is performed, and further, the specific period from the start of the delay control. In the other slot machine, a re-game effect that is shared at least in part with an effect and an effect that is performed when a result of giving an indication accompanied by the addition of a game value is derived is executed. Thereby, even when the specific re-game display result is derived, the player can be sufficiently recognized as if the given display result has been derived, and the player does not feel uncomfortable. In addition, when the player performs a specific operation after the lapse of a specific period from the start of the delay control, the delay control is finished, while the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated. Thus, the replay effect can be shown to the player within the specific period, and the delay control can be ended early according to the player's intention after the specific period has elapsed. Furthermore, after the specific period has elapsed, the game value stored in the game value storage means does not update, and the game can proceed smoothly.

  With regard to “a replay effect in which at least part of the effect and the content of the effect corresponding to the display result of the grant that accompanies the addition of game value in another slot machine”, the “replay effect” All of the presentation effects and the production contents corresponding to the application display result accompanied by the addition of the commercial value may be common, or only a part of the production contents may be common.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The game apparatus further includes a granting unit (for example, a medal payout process by the main control unit 41) that gives a player a gaming value.
The game value updating means is configured such that after a period during which the game value is given by the grant means when the specific grant display result is derived (for example, a payout period has elapsed), the player performs the specific action. Means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (for example, as shown in FIG. 31, even if medals are inserted in the payout period, the credit counter is not updated and the payout period is not updated. The credit counter is added and updated when a medal is inserted).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific assignment display result is derived, the game stored in the game value storage means when the player performs the specific operation after the period during which the game value is given has elapsed. Since the use value is updated, the update of the game value when the specific re-game display result is derived and the update of the game value when the specific addition display result is derived have similar control contents. Thereby, even when the specific re-game display result is derived, the player can be sufficiently recognized as if the given display result has been derived, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

(4) In the slot machine of (2) above,
The game apparatus further includes a granting unit (for example, a medal payout process by the main control unit 41) that gives a player a gaming value.
The game value update means passes a period in which a game value is given by the grant means when a special grant display result (for example, a small prize such as a watermelon) accompanied with game value grant is derived ( For example, after the payout period has elapsed, when the player performs the specific action, means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (for example, even if a medal is inserted in the payout period, credit The credit counter is added and updated when a medal is inserted).

  According to such a configuration, when the special grant display result is derived, the game stored in the game value storage means when the player performs a specific action after the period during which the game value is given has elapsed. Since the use value is updated, the update of the game value when the specific re-game display result is derived and the update of the game value when the special grant display result is derived have similar control contents. Thereby, even when the specific re-game display result is derived, the player can be sufficiently recognized as if the given display result has been derived, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

(5) In the slot machine of (2) or (4) above,
A plurality of the variable display portions and a winning combination can be generated according to a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display portions,
The pre-determining means accompanies a replay that can be used for the next game without using a game value and is different from the specific replay display result (for example, a normal replay display result). (Winning) is further determined whether to allow derivation,
The derivation control means, when the derivation of the specific replay display result is permitted by the predetermining means, any one of the areas corresponding to the plurality of variable display portions (for example, any one of the bell lip 1-4) If it is the upper part of the left reel 2L, the upper part of the middle reel 2C, the area on the line extending over the upper part of the right reel 2R, and the bell lip 5, the upper part of the left reel 2L, the middle part of the middle reel 2C, the lower part of the right reel 2R Different combinations of display results (for example, “replay-replay-replay” symbol combinations) that are different from the special replay display results (for example, “replay-replay-replay” symbol combinations) in the straddling line) , “Bell-Bell-Bell” symbol combination) is derived.

  According to such a configuration, when a specific re-game display result is derived, a combination of display results that are different from the special re-game display result and whose display results are the same or similar to each other is derived. Even when a specific re-game display result is derived, the player can fully recognize it as if another display result different from the special re-game display result has been derived, and the player does not feel uncomfortable. .

  “Any area corresponding to a plurality of variable display sections” is, for example, a predetermined area corresponding to one variable display section if there is one variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. (For example, the region located in the upper stage among the regions displayed in the perspective window corresponding to one reel) may be used. Further, “any region corresponding to a plurality of variable display portions” is, for example, a predetermined number corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display portions if there are a plurality of variable display portions capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. May be a region located on a line straddling each of the regions (for example, a region located on a line straddling the upper, middle, and lower stages among the regions displayed in the perspective windows corresponding to each of the three reels). .

  “A combination of display results different from the special regame display results and the display results that are the same or similar to each other” is, for example, a display result that constitutes a replay player such as a replay when derived. Even if it is a combination of display results that are not recognized by the player as derived, and a combination of display results that is recognized by the player as if the display results that normally constitute a small role such as a bell are derived Good.

(6) In the slot machines of (1) to (5) above,
A bet number setting operation means (for example, a single BET switch 5) operated when setting a predetermined number of bets at which one game can be started using the game value stored in the game value storage means. , MAXBET switch),
Bet number setting facilitating means (for example, a BET switch valid LED) for prompting an operation on the bet number setting operation means;
When the specific re-game display result is derived, the betting number setting promotion means prompts the setting of the betting number after the specific period has elapsed from the start of the delay control (for example, as shown in FIG. 16 by the main control unit 41). Processing for executing S92).

  According to such a configuration, even when the specific re-game display result is derived, the bet number setting promotion means prompts the setting of the bet number, so that the player can be fully recognized as if the grant display result has been derived. So that the player does not feel uncomfortable.

(7) In the slot machines of (1) to (6) above,
It further includes an input unit (for example, medal input unit 4) that can input game value,
The specific operation is a game value insertion operation (for example, medal insertion operation) to the insertion unit by the player,
As a flow path for gaming value input by a player, a first flow path to a storage section (for example, hopper tank 34a) for storing the gaming value, and a discharge section (for example, discharging the gaming value to the outside) A second flow path to the medal payout opening 9),
It further includes a flow path switching means (for example, a flow path switching solenoid 30) for guiding the gaming value input by the player to either the first flow path or the second flow path,
The delay control means includes detection means (for example, a release sensor) that detects a game value input operation to the input unit by the player,
The detection means is provided closer to the insertion part than the flow path switching means (for example, disposed closer to the medal insertion part 4 than the flow path switching solenoid 30).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the detection unit cannot detect the game value input operation to the input unit by the player depending on the channel switching by the channel switching unit.

(8) In the slot machines of (1) to (7) above,
The contents of the given effect and the replay effect are the same (for example, in both the bell winning effect and the bell lip winning effect, the medal payout sound is output from the speakers 53, 54, and the effect effect LED 52 is yellow. Light).

  According to such a configuration, the content of the effect is the same for the grant effect and the replay effect, so even when the specific replay display result is derived, it is sufficient for the player as if the grant display result was derived. It can be recognized and does not give the player a sense of incongruity.

(9) In the slot machines of (1) to (8) above,
The granting effect and the replaying effect have the same control content (for example, both the bell winning effect and the bell lip winning effect start the winning effect immediately after winning and the predetermined period of 3 seconds is applied. The prize-winning effect ends when the time has passed).

  According to such a configuration, since the control contents of the production are the same between the granting effect and the replaying effect, even when the specific regame display result is derived, the player is as if the granting display result has been derived. Can be recognized sufficiently, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

(10) In the slot machines of (1) to (9) above,
A bet number setting operation means (for example, a single BET switch 5) operated when setting a predetermined number of bets at which one game can be started using the game value stored in the game value storage means. , MAXBET switch 6),
First notification means (for example, credit indicator 11, 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16) and second notification means (speakers 53, 54) for notifying the set bet number;
An operation bet number setting means (for example, the process of Sf3 in FIG. 19 by the main control unit 41) for collectively setting a plurality of game values as bet numbers when the bet number setting operation means is operated; In addition,
When the betting number is set by the operation betting number setting means, the first notifying means notifies in a manner updated once (for example, the process of Sf3 in FIG. 19 by the main control unit 41, FIG. 18). The process of taking over the display in the case of Y in Sb3), the second notification means notifies in a manner that is updated at the same number of times as the set bet number (for example, the process of S81 of FIG. ).

  According to such a configuration, the burden on the processing of the first notification means can be reduced while notifying with a plurality of notification means, so that the processing associated with the setting of the bet number can be simplified while notifying the player of the set bet number. Can be achieved.

  The “predetermined number of bets” is at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or setting a maximum bet number. Good. Further, the game may be started by setting a bet amount determined according to the gaming state.

(11) In the slot machines of (1) to (10) above,
A game value detecting means (for example, a inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game value;
Bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game (for example, the value of the BET counter) (for example, processing for storing the bet number in the RAM 41c by the main control unit 41);
When the gaming value is detected by the gaming value detection means (for example, it is determined as Y in S30 in FIG. 14), the betting number stored in the betting number storage means and the gaming value storage means are stored. Game value detection time update means for updating any of the game values being performed (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 and S40 in FIG. 14);
When a re-game display result (for example, first replay winning, second replay winning) is derived (for example, determined as Y in S12 in FIG. 13), the next game starts without using the gaming value. Re-game derivation update means (for example, the processes of S14 and S15 in FIG. 13) for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means so as to be possible,
The game value detection time update means includes:
The game value is detected by the game value detection means after the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, so that the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is determined in advance. When the number is less than the upper limit number (for example, less than 3), the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is updated. When the upper limit number is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage unit is updated. Updating means for detecting the first game value for updating (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 in FIG. 14);
After the re-game display result has been derived, the game value after the re-game deriving time updating means has been updated by the betting number stored in the betting number storage means and the next game can be started. When the game value is detected by the detection means, the second game value detection time update means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (for example, S40 in FIG. 14; FIG. 13). In addition to the processes of S10 to S12, the process is executed after S21 after the bet number setting is completed and it is determined that credit is possible in S19 (see FIG. 17C). .

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

(12) In the slot machines of (1) to (10) above,
A game value detecting means (for example, a inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game value;
Bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game (for example, the value of the BET counter) (for example, processing for storing the bet number in the RAM 41c by the main control unit 41);
When the gaming value is detected by the gaming value detection means (for example, it is determined as Y in S30 in FIG. 14), the betting number stored in the betting number storage means and the gaming value storage means are stored. Game value detection time update means for updating any of the game values being performed (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 and S40 in FIG. 14);
When a re-game display result (for example, first replay winning, second replay winning) is derived (for example, determined as Y in S12 in FIG. 13), the next game starts without using the gaming value. Re-game derivation update means (for example, the processes of S14 and S15 in FIG. 13) for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means so as to be possible,
The game value detection time update means includes:
The game value is detected by the game value detection means after the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, so that the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is determined in advance. When the number is less than the upper limit number (for example, less than 3), the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is updated. When the upper limit number is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage unit is updated. Updating means for detecting the first game value for updating (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 in FIG. 14);
After the re-game display result is derived, the game value is detected by the game value detection means after the re-game derivation update means starts updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means. By detecting the second game value detection time update means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (see, for example, FIG. 31, [Insertion / settlement after replay winning) (See (a)) in the “About Allowable Timing” section).

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

  In the above (11) and (12), the upper limit number may be a predetermined number. For example, it may be a single number or a number determined according to the gaming state being controlled. Further, the upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be larger than the predetermined number.

It is a system configuration | structure figure which shows the structure of the game system in this Embodiment. 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 game 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 block diagram relevant to the output of an external output signal. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the bell lip freeze process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing at which insertion of a medal or settlement is permitted after completion | finish of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BETLED display process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the credit display process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when the number of bets is set. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when a medal is paid out. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the determination winning combination command production | generation and storage process which a main control part performs during a game process. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop order classification table which a main control part manages. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT start determination process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT end determination process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation stock lottery table which a sub-control part manages. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT signal output flag control process which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the navigation effect process for determination which a sub control part performs. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of an example regarding AT. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of an example of the control content at the time of a normal bell prize, and a bell Lip prize. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning effect in an own machine and another machine.

  An example of an embodiment for implementing the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment.

[Configuration of gaming system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a gaming system in the present embodiment to which the present invention is applied. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system according to the present embodiment has a plurality of types of slot machines 1 arranged in parallel on a plurality of gaming islands in a game hall, and one-to-one with respect to the slot machines 1. Correspondingly installed data counter 200, a collecting unit 50 for collecting game information of each slot machine 1, and a relay unit 60 for relaying game information data based on each game information collected in the collecting unit 50 to the hall computer 140 The game information data including the game information of each slot machine 1 installed in the game hall relayed by each relay unit 60 is received, and the game information of each slot machine 1 included in the received game information data is managed And a hall computer 140.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of slot machines 1 are installed on the side of the game island in the present embodiment, and a data counter 200 is provided above the corresponding slot machine 1. . The data counter 200 used in the present embodiment has a display function for various game information and messages by having a display unit on the front surface in addition to a normal lamp lighting function.

  Further, the slot machine 1 and the collection unit 50 of the present embodiment are connected via a signal cable 59 as shown in FIG. 1, and each collection unit 50 is further connected to a relay unit 60 via a communication cable 61. Connected with. The collecting unit 50 and the relay unit 60 are capable of two-way data communication through a simple local area network, and games collected by the collecting unit 50 by inputting various signals to be described later output from each slot machine 1. The game information data including information and the game state history data including the game state history (state-specific data) are transmitted.

  Further, each of these relay units 60 is connected to the hall computer 140 via a hub 57 by a communication cable 58, and the relay unit 60 and the hall computer 140 are both connected by a local area network capable of relatively high-speed data communication. The transmission data transmitted from each collection unit 50 is relayed in the relay unit 60 and transmitted to the hall computer 140, so that the hall computer 140 collects information on each slot machine 1 And can be centrally managed.

  The data counter 200 of the present embodiment is also connected to the hall computer 140 via the relay unit 60 in the same manner as the collection unit 50, and the data counter 200 and the hall computer 140 are connected via the relay unit 60. Bidirectional data communication can be performed, and the hall computer 140 can perform model setting of the slot machine 1 to which each data counter 200 corresponds and various condition settings regarding game information.

[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.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have “bell”, “replay”, “watermelon A”, “white 7”, “black BAR”, “cherry”, and “watermelon B”, 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. Each of the above-mentioned plural types of symbols is a symbol having a different external shape from the other symbols.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 5), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

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

  At the position corresponding to each 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 has a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned game value that can be used for setting the number of bets). ) Is used to set the maximum bet number (upper limit number: 3 in any game state in this embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state within the range. The operated MAXBET switch 6 and the settlement that is performed when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and bets are returned). A switch 10, a start switch 7 that is operated when starting a game, and stop switches 8L and 8C that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. And 8R, and effect switch 56 for use in the effect are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

  The front door 1b is further provided with a single BET switch 5 that is operated when setting the bet number for one medal in accordance with the gaming state within the credit range, side by side with the MAXBET switch 6 (see FIG. 2 is omitted (see FIG. 5). The single BET switch 5 may not be provided.

  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 press refers to a pressing 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.

  A payout indicator 13 is provided on the front door 1b. The payout display 13 displays a credit display 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. A gaming auxiliary indicator 12, a 1BETLED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set by 1 lighting, a 2BETLED 15 for notifying that the bet number is set 2 by lighting, and that the bet number is set to 3 A 3BET LED 16 for notifying by lighting, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying the state where a medal can be inserted by lighting, a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is effective, Wait (Wait for the reels to start rotating after a certain period of time A weight in the LED19 of informing by lighting the effect that that state) during a during replay LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the single BET switch 5 and the MAX BET switch 6, a BET switch valid LED 21 for notifying that the setting operation of the betting number by the operation of the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 is effective (see FIG. 5). In the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L that notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective are turned on. , 22C, 22R (see FIG. 5) are provided. Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there are a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, and a setting value change or a setting value confirmation described later. The setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time and the validity / invalidity of the stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) are selected. Automatic switch for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function for controlling the suspension switch 36a for the automatic settlement process (the process of adjusting (returning) the medal memorized as a credit regardless of the player's operation). An adjustment medal sensor 31 that detects a medal that has been inserted from the settlement switch 36b and the medal insertion portion 4 and has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. Tanku 34a side a medal selector having an arrangement) to (downstream side) (not shown), the door opening detection switch 25 for detecting the open state of the front door 1b (see FIG. 5) is provided.

  Furthermore, a flow path switching solenoid 30 is provided inside the front door 1b. The flow path switching solenoid 30 guides the medal inserted from the medal insertion section 4 to either the flow path for flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side or the flow path for flowing down to the medal payout outlet 9 side (to either one). Selectively switch).

  The inserted medal sensor 31 includes a plurality (for example, three) of sensors capable of detecting medals, and the medals inserted with the plurality of sensors can be detected in a predetermined order (in order from the upstream sensor). It is configured. The main control unit 41 detects a result of detection by the plurality of sensors as a detection result (also referred to as an appropriate detection result) when the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are detected in a predetermined order. It is determined that the inserted medal sensor 31 detects the inserted medal or the passage of the inserted medal.

  In this embodiment, a release sensor (not shown) for detecting inserted medals is provided in order to determine whether or not a bell lip freeze release condition described later is satisfied. The release sensor is provided on the side closer to the medal insertion portion 4 than the flow path switching solenoid 30 (that is, on the upstream side of the flow path switching solenoid 30). Therefore, the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 must be released before flowing down the flow path toward the hopper tank 34a or the flow path toward the medal payout exit 9 switched by the flow path switching solenoid 30. Will be detected.

  As shown in FIG. 3, 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. 5), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and storage in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting the 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.

  On the front face of the power supply box 100, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state function in the setting change state. Is provided with a reset / setting switch 38 functioning 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 operated when the power is turned on / off. It has been.

  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. 2) 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 the 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. For example, when the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, a replay game that allows the player to play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals operates. It is also said that the re-game winning (replay winning) occurs when the symbol combination constituting the re-game player is derived on the winning line.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line L1 connecting 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 determined as the winning line. Yes. 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 connecting the symbols arranged in the upper stage, the upper part of the left reel 2L, the middle part of the middle reel 2C, the right A winning line L3 connecting the symbols arranged in the lower part of the reel 2R, that is, the lower right, and a winning line L4 connecting the symbols arranged in the lower part of the left reel 2L, the middle of the middle reel 2C, and the upper part of the right reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in the upward direction. , A lower line of the left reel 2L, a lower stage of the middle reel 2C, and a lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, a winning line L5 connecting symbols arranged in the lower stage may be included.

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

  When all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, if the combination of symbols for generating a small combination in the activated pay line L1 is not stopped, one game is ended at the time of the stop. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols for generating a small combination on the activated winning line L1 is stopped, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player (credit addition, When the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), the medal payout port 9 (see FIG. 1) is paid out) and one game is completed.

  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, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as the liquid crystal display 51.

  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. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 5, 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 single BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic The settlement switch 36b, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c and the full sensor 35a are set via the power supply board 101. A key switch 37 and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected, and detection signals of these connected switches are input.

  On the game control board 40, the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, the 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET switch valid The LED 21, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected, and the power supply board 101 is connected. A hopper motor 34b is connected to the electric parts, and these electric components are driven under 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, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d, and a main control unit 41 that controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment). ), A pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal with 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 that detects a detection signal, 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, and a game control board 40 LED driving circuit 47 for controlling driving of various connected displays and LEDs, and slot The power supply voltage supplied to the thin 1 is monitored, and when 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, and when the power is turned on or the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 that gives a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when an initialization command from is not input, 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 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, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is transmitted only in one direction, and the command is not transmitted 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 is configured to perform output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. . Note that the effect device is not limited to this, and for example, a mechanically driven display device or a mechanically driven role 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 Power interruption detection circuit 98, and other circuits are mounted for outputting a voltage reduction signal indicating when it detects a voltage drop to the sub CPU91a to. The sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for executing the effects, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. To do.

  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.

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

[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 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c is divided into important work, non-saved work, general work, special work, unused area, and 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.

  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.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line L1.

  The types of winning combinations are determined according to the gaming status, but can be broadly divided into small roles that involve paying out medals and the number of bets using gaming values (medals, credits, etc.). There is a re-player who can play the next game by automatically setting (automatic BET) the bet number set in the winning game. In this embodiment, only a small combination and a re-playing combination are provided, but a special combination (such as a big bonus or a challenge bonus) accompanying 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. When the special combination is provided, the winning flag for the special combination is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in the game where the combination of permitted combinations is complete.

[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 numerical data latched is subjected to subsequent timer interrupt processing ( The numerical data read in the main) and stored in the random value storage work is updated to the latest latched latest numerical data.

  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 index data. In such a case, refer to the same table creation data. A stop control table will be 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 differ depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, or the middle and right reels are stopped. Furthermore, in the situation where any of the reels is stopped, it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel. Therefore, the address of the stop control table to be referred to for each situation is registered for each rotating reel. The address of the stop control table to be referred to according to each situation can be specified based on the head address of the table creation data, and the necessary stop control table according to each situation can be determined from this specified address. Can be specified. 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 creation procedure of 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. explain. If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is obtained 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, the number of sliding frames is calculated from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, and the number of steps until the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. I do. As a result, 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 (for example, the lower symbol of the perspective window 3 Will stop in the 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 this embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a freeze end command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning number command, a payout to the sub control unit 91. Start command, payout end command, return command, gaming state command, standby command, stop command, error command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command, judgment winning command, and 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 BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals (that is, the number of medals used for setting the bet number) and whether or not a BET sound is output. From the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game In this state, 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, this message is transmitted. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, the sub-control unit 91 receives the BET command, so that the betting number setting operation is performed, the betting number, and Whether or not a BET sound is output can be specified.

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. 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 end command is a command that can specify that the current freeze has ended, and is transmitted when the freeze ends.

  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 can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. This command is transmitted every 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 the type of payment, and when payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets). Sent. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed. The 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 game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game. The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the payout of medals is completed and a 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 operation switches (one-sheet BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals. Is done.

  The determination combination winning command is a command indicating that the determination combination (in this embodiment, push order lip 1-3, normal lip) is won, and the type of the determined determination combination, and the start switch 7 Is stored in the command buffer and transmitted when the game is started when is operated and is won as a determination combination.

  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 lips 1 to 3 and normal lips are defined 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. The navigation effect means that a message reminding the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous to the player when a predetermined role is won during AT, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 or the speaker 53. , 54 is an audio output. The player can advantageously advance the game by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation effect, such as increasing the number of net increase.

  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 that is used to determine whether or not the main control unit 41 is in the AT state. Is the normal navigation effect different from the determination navigation effect in the AT state? It is not used to determine whether or not, but is a navigation effect mainly for the advantage of the player.

  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. By setting the door command transmission request 2, transmission of the door command stored in the door command storage area is performed. Is stored in the command buffer in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) executed thereafter, and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by being transferred to the serial communication circuit 511.

  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.

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

  On the other hand, when a BET command (no BET sound) is received among the BET commands, the BET sound is continued without being output from the speakers 53 and 54 and without stopping the effect being executed. As a result, when a symbol other than “Replay” is included in the configuration symbol and a bell lip with a bell on the invalid line wins, the possibility that the player will not notice that the player has won the replay is higher than the normal lip. Further, it is possible to prevent the production from being interrupted even in such a case. When a BET command is received, the effect being executed may be canceled and a BET sound may be output regardless of the type.

  The sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output a predetermined credit sound (for example, a sound effect of “Da!”) When a credit command (ordinary) is received among the credit commands. Thereby, it can be made easy to notice that it was credited.

  Further, when receiving a credit command (with a BET sound) among the credit commands, the sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output the same sound as the BET sound (for example, a sound effect of “beep!”). When a credit command (with a BET sound) is received, even if a player inserts a medal for setting the bet amount without noticing the replay winning if it is after a replay winning by a bell lip that is difficult to notice that the winning is A BET sound is output. Thus, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes the player to feel distrust or discomfort due to the BET sound not being output when the player inserts a medal for setting the bet amount.

  Even if the number of bets is set by a replay winning by a bell lip, since the effect being executed is continued, the effect may be executed even when a credit command (with a BET sound) is received. In this case, when the credit command (with BET sound) is received, the effect is canceled halfway.

  In addition, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a payout start command for notifying the adjustment, in principle, the effect being executed is canceled. Then, the effect state (display state of the liquid crystal display 51, sound effects from the speakers 53, 54, etc.) is set to the customer waiting state. The settlement of credits and the number of wagers is when the game ends. In such a case, there is a willingness to end the game by ending the current performance, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be stupid.

  However, among the payout start commands for notifying the settlement, when the payout start command for notifying the credit settlement in the replay game is received, the bet number set by the replay winning remains, and at least one game is performed thereafter. For this reason, the ongoing performance is continued afterwards (there is no waiting for customers).

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

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

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 sets a plurality of detection states (on / off) of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R specified from the operation detection command in time series. In addition to buffering, the buffered single BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R based on the detection state (on / off), MAXBET switch 6, start It is possible to specify whether or not the detection state of the switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R has changed. By specifying these changes in the detection state, the operation status of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be specified.

  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.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub control unit 91 receives an AT signal output command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes an AT signal output flag control process shown in FIG. 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 of the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the symbols constituting the winning combination are arranged on the winning line L1. The types of winning combinations are roughly divided into small roles with medal payouts and re-playing roles. 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. 6 is a diagram for explaining the types of small roles, the symbol combinations of small roles, the number of payouts, and technical matters related to small roles. FIG. 7 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. 6, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the small roles include a normal bell, 1 left watermelon 1-8, 1 left lip 1-16, cherry 1-3, watermelon 1-8, chance 1, 2, and 1-3 1-3. included. 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 that are larger than the number of medals (3) for setting the bet amount are paid out. It is. When a normal bell wins, a bell winning effect is performed in a period in which medals are paid out (in this embodiment, a period in which 8 medals are paid out is about 3 seconds). When the bell winning effect is performed, the effect effect LED 52 lights up in yellow, and the medal payout sound (a sound for notifying the player that the medal has been paid out (in this embodiment, “charin” ")") Is output. In the internal lottery, when the normal bell is won alone, 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. Even if one of the left watermelons 1 to 8 is elected alone, the winning combination will not be won if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing. 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. Even if one of the left lips 1 to 16 is elected alone, the winning combination will not be won if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing. 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. Even if one of the cherries 1 to 3 is elected alone, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won.

  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. Even if one of the watermelons 1 to 8 is won alone, the winning combination will not be won if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  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. Even if chance 1 or chance 2 is won alone, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won.

  Next, 1 to 3 will be described. When winning one of 1-3, one medal is paid out. Even if one of the sheets 1 to 3 is won alone, the winning combination will not be won unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, 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. The 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. When a 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. 7, each of the bell lip 1 to 4 is composed of a combination of different symbols. Therefore, when a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 4 is arranged on the winning line L1, the lost display result is derived on the winning line L1. However, 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. In other words, when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 4, a symbol combination other than the symbol combination that causes the player to recognize that a re-gamer or lose symbol combination has been derived (in this embodiment, a symbol corresponding to a normal bell). Combination) is derived. 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. 4, 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 of the bell lip 1 to 4 are won simultaneously, 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. 7, the bell lip 5 is composed of a combination of different symbols. Therefore, when a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell lip 5 is arranged on the winning line L1, the lost display result is derived on the winning line L1. However, 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. That is, when winning the bell lip 5, a symbol combination other than the symbol combination that causes the player to recognize that the re-gamer or lose symbol combination has been derived (in this embodiment, a symbol combination corresponding to a normal bell) is derived. The 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. 4, 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.

  Further, in this embodiment, when winning one of the bell lips 1 to 5, the main control portion 41 executes bell lip freeze that delays the progress of the game by the bell lip freeze processing of FIG. 16 described later. The bell lip freeze is a control executed by the main control unit 41 in order to delay the progress of the game. The bell lip freeze is performed when any of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins.

  When a bell lip freeze occurs, the next game can be started by being automatically bet until the freeze release condition for ending this is satisfied (a state in which the next game can be started by a start operation) The timing to control is delayed. As a result, the start operation of the next game is invalidated, so that the timing for enabling the start switch 7 is also delayed. In the present embodiment, a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 3 seconds) from the start of the bell lip freeze is a freeze release non-permission period. In the release non-permission period, even if the player performs an operation such as inserting a medal, the freeze release condition is not satisfied, and the bell lip freeze does not end. On the other hand, a period after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the bell lip freeze is a freeze release permission period. In the release permission period, the freeze release condition is satisfied when the player performs a MAXBET operation using the MAXBET switch 6 or when the player inserts a medal from the medal insertion unit 4 and the insertion medal sensor 31 detects the medal. The bell lip freeze is completed. In addition, since the bet is automatically betted when the bell lip freeze is completed, the medal is not consumed in the MAX BET operation when releasing the bell lip freeze.

  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 symbol combination corresponding to a normal bell is not displayed at the same time when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 5, medals are 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, it is necessary to perform a MAXBET operation or a medal insertion in order to cancel the bell-lip freeze performed when winning one of the bell-lips 1 to 5. Furthermore, unless the bell lip freeze is canceled due to the insertion of a medal or the like, the bet is not automatically bet by winning one of the bell lip 1 to 5. For this reason, it is possible to make the player seem to be able to start the next game with a MAXBET operation or medal insertion after the normal bell is won, and there is no sense of incongruity.

  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 wins, a normal operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is made to the player in the same way as when a medal is awarded when a normal bell win occurs. Can be encouraged.

  Further, when any of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins, a bell lip winning effect is performed in a period during which freeze release is not permitted. When the bell lip winning effect is performed, a medal payout sound (a sound reminiscent of the player as if the medal has been paid out (in this embodiment, a sound “charin”)) is output from the speakers 53 and 54. In the bell lip winning effect, unlike the bell winning effect, the effect that the effect effect LED 52 is lit in yellow is not performed. That is, at least a part of the contents of the effect is common to the bell lip winning effect and the bell winning effect (in this embodiment, the effect content in which the medal payout sound “charin” is output from the speakers 53 and 54).

  In this way, when any one of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins, the bell winning effect and the production contents that are performed when the normal bell winning occurs during the freeze release disapproval period are at least partially in common. Bellip prize production is performed. As a result, even when any of the winnings of the bell lip 1 to 5 is generated, the player can be sufficiently recognized as if the normal winning of the bell has occurred, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  Next, the 7-set lip will be described. When winning 7 rips, it is possible to play the next game without using medals. 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. In the present embodiment, since the 7-piece lip is won simultaneously with the normal lip, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  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. Even if one of the 7 Fake lips 1 to 5 is elected alone, the winning combination will not be won if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing. In this embodiment, since 7 fake lips 1 to 5 are won at the same time as the normal lip, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

[Game state transition]
Next, the transition of the gaming state controlled by the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the game progresses while being controlled to either the normal state or the RT (replay time) state.

  The normal state is a gaming state in which the majority of games are likely to be played. In the normal state, the gaming state transitions to the RT state on condition that the bell lip 5 is won.

  The RT state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that in the normal state. Therefore, the RT state is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal state in that the player can play while suppressing consumption of medals. In the RT state, the gaming state shifts to the normal state on condition that one of the bell lips 1 to 4 is won.

  In this way, the game state transitions when any of the bell lip 1 to 5 that can be recognized to the player as if a normal bell win has occurred. It is possible to make it difficult to grasp whether or not a game is being played. Thereby, the player's interest in the game state can be attracted and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, 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. 9 and 10 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.

  As shown in FIG. 9, as the lottery target roles of the small roles in the present embodiment, push order bells 1-4, left watermelons 1-4, cherries 1-3, watermelons 1-8, chances 1, 2, and One to three are set. Further, for each lottery target combination, the corresponding winning combination is read out. For example, the pushing order bell 1 becomes a lottery target combination from which normal bell + left lip 1 sheet 1 + left lip 1 sheet 6 + left lip 1 sheet 11 + left lip 1 sheet 16 + left watermelon 1-8. The winning combinations shown in FIG. 9 are also read out for the other lottery object combinations.

  As shown in FIG. 10, normal lip, push order lip 1 to 3, 7 aligned lip, fake lip 1, and fake lip 2 are set as the lottery object combination of the replaying combination in the present embodiment. The winning combination shown in FIG. 10 is also read out for the lottery target combination of the replaying combination.

[Reel control when pushing order bell wins]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the reel control when one of the push order bells 1 to 4 is won will be described. When one of the push order bells 1 to 4 is won, the symbol corresponding to the operation when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in any push order set in advance according to the winning combination. Reel control is performed in which the combinations are aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. For example, 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 11, and the left lip 1 within the pull-in range of the winning combination. Reel control is performed to stop the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the sheets 16 in alignment with the pay line L1. The reel control shown in FIG. 9 is also performed when the operation is performed in the other pushing order and when the other pushing order bell is won.

  Here, the reason why the reel control as shown in FIG. 9 is performed when the winning order bell is won is that, when the player operates the stop switch, the symbol for winning a winning combination with a large number of payouts is given priority. Whether to draw the winning line L1 and stop the reel, or to draw a symbol for winning a winning combination with high possibility of winning to the winning line L1 and stop the reel uniquely. Because it is decided.

  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 a first left stop when winning the push order bell 1, as shown in FIG. 6, 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. A control for giving 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 shown in FIG. 9, 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. . Also, 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. 10, the reel control when one of the push order lips 1 to 3 is won will be described. When one of the push order replies 1 to 3 is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in any one of the preset push orders according to the winning combination, the symbol corresponding to the operation Reel control is performed in which the combinations are aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. For example, when the push order Lip 1 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, reel control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to any of the bell Lips 1 to 4 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. . The reel control shown in FIG. 10 is also performed when the operation is performed in another pressing order and when another pressing order lip is won.

  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.

  When the push order lip 1 is won during non-AT, the player wins one of the bell lips 1 to 4 as long as the player makes the first left stop. Therefore, when the push order lip 1 is won in the non-AT normal state, the gaming state is maintained as it is, and when the push order lip 1 is won in the non-AT RT state, the gaming state is shifted to the normal state. . On the other hand, when the player has won the push order Lip 1 during AT, the player will not be penalized even if they make the middle first stop or right first stop. According to the performance, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R to win a normal lip. For this reason, during AT, the game state is maintained as it is regardless of whether or not the push order Lip 1 is won in either the normal state or the RT state.

  When the push order lip 2 is won during non-AT, the normal lip is won as long as the player makes the first left stop. Therefore, if the player is in non-AT, the gaming state is maintained as it is regardless of whether or not the push order lip 2 is won in either the normal state or the RT state. On the other hand, when the push order lip 2 is won during AT, the player operates the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation effect that prompts the middle first stop or the right first stop, and wins the bell lip 5. Therefore, when the push order lip 2 is won in the normal state during the AT, the gaming state is shifted to the RT state, and when the push order lip 2 is won in the RT state during the AT, the gaming state is maintained as it is.

  When the push order lip 3 is won during non-AT, the player wins one of the bell lips 1 to 4 as long as the player makes the first left stop. Therefore, when the push order Lip 3 is won in the normal state during non-AT, the gaming state is maintained as it is, and when the push order Lip 3 is won in the non-AT RT state, the gaming state is shifted to the normal state. . On the other hand, when the winning order lip 3 is won during AT, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation effect that prompts the middle first stop or the right first stop, and wins the bell lip 5. Therefore, when the push order lip 3 is won in the normal state during the AT, the gaming state is shifted to the RT state, and when the push order lip 3 is won in the RT state during the AT, the gaming state is maintained as it is.

  As described above, when the push order lip 1 or the push order lip 3 is won during non-AT, the player wins one of the bell lips 1 to 4 as long as the player makes the first left stop. Therefore, during non-AT, the bell lips 1 to 4 win more frequently than the normal lip, and the next game can be played without using medals. Here, as described above, when winning a prize in any of the bell lips 1 to 4, it is possible to make the player seem to have won the normal bell visually. Therefore, during non-AT, in fact, re-players often win a prize, but among players, a regular bell often wins to pay out more medals than the number of medals used for betting You can make it appear as if you are receiving it.

  On the other hand, when the push order lip 1 or the push order lip 3 is won during the AT, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation effect that prompts the middle first stop or the right first stop. It is possible to avoid winning of the bell lip 1 to 4 in which the state shifts to the normal state. Furthermore, when the push order lip 2 or 3 is won during the AT, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the navigation effect that prompts the middle first stop or the right first stop, so that the bell lip 5 is given priority. You can win. By this. During AT, it is easy to shift to the RT state in the normal state, and the gaming state is easily maintained in the RT state.

  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 control according to the progress of the game can be performed.

[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. As shown in FIG. 11, these external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main control unit 41, and the information providing terminal board of the game store (hall) where the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed. Through 1010, the data is output to an external device such as a data display terminal installed corresponding to the hall computer or the slot machine 1.

  From the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the occurrence of a winning, An AT signal that can specify that the front door 1b is being opened, a setting change signal that indicates that the front door 1b is being opened, a setting error signal that indicates that the medal selector is abnormal, and a hopper A payout error signal indicating an abnormality of the unit 34 is output.

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

  The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit 1001, a parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002, and 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 is provided. It has been.

  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 to the information providing terminal board 1010 through the relay circuit 1001 as pulse signals. 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 the external output board 1000 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 1000 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. It becomes.

  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 an external device via the external output board 1000, and the door opening signal among these external output signals, The setting change signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal are converted into a security signal, which is a serial signal that can be individually identified, by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 mounted on the external output board 1000 and externally converted. 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.

Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment will be described below.
[Game processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process. In the game process, a BET process (S1), an internal lottery process (S2), a determination winning combination command generation, a storage process (S3), a reel rotation process (S4), an AT start determination process (S5), a winning determination process (S6) ), Payout process (S7), AT end determination process (S8), and game end process (S9) are executed in sequence, and when the game end process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in S1, the main control unit 41 stands by in a state where the bet number can be set, and a predetermined number of bets according to the gaming state is set, and the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated. Execute the process. In the BET process, a bell lip freeze process for generating a bell lip freeze in accordance with a predetermined replay winning (bell lip winning) can be executed. In addition, as a process for starting the game, the main control unit 41 outputs an output command for instructing output of a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set bet number when the start switch 7 is operated. Set to.

  In the internal lottery process in S2, a process is performed to determine whether or not to allow winning in each of the above-mentioned winnings based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in S1. . In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the determination winning combination command generation and storage process in S3, the main control unit 41, as shown in FIG. 18 to be described later, receives a determination winning combination command to which a correct pressing order is added when the determination winning combination is won. A process of generating and storing the generated command in the command buffer is executed.

  In the reel rotation process in S4, the main control unit 41 performs a process for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the corresponding reels 2L, 2L, and R2 corresponding to the detected operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player. A process of stopping the rotation of 2C and 2R is executed.

  In the AT start determination process in S5, the main control unit 41 specifies the start of the AT controlled by the sub control unit 91, as shown in FIG. Output and execute AT freeze.

  The AT freeze is a freeze that may be executed together with the navigation stock 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 this embodiment) elapses with all reels rotating. Is done. As shown in FIG. 27, when this AT freeze is executed, more navigation stocks are given at a higher probability in the navigation stock lottery, and the player is more likely to obtain advantageous results. . 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. Note that AT freeze is executed with a probability of 50% even when the number of displayed games reaches 1000 games, which is the number of games reached.

  In the winning determination process in S6, the main control unit 41 executes a process of determining whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

  In the payout process in S7, the main control unit 41 adds credits and medals based on the number of payouts according to the type of the small role when the occurrence of a win is determined in S6 and the winning is a small role. And the like, and the processing for setting a replay game flag that can specify the type of the re-playing player in the RAM so that the replay game can be given is performed. In the payout process, during the period in which medals are paid out when any small role including a normal bell or watermelon is won, credits are not added even if medals are inserted, and inserted medals are returned from the medal payout opening 9 It has come to be. Further, in the payout process, the main control unit 41 sets an output command for instructing the RAM to output a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals.

  In the AT end determination process in S8, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT controlled by the sub control unit 91 is ended as shown in FIG. Release the external output of.

  In the game end process in S9, the main control unit 41 executes a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game. In the game end process, a command is generated in accordance with the progress control of the game and is set in the normal command transmission buffer, so that it is set for the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Command is sent.

[BET processing]
Next, the BET process executed by the main control unit 41 in S1 of the game process will be described. 13 to 15 are flowcharts showing the control content of the BET process executed by the main control unit 41.

  In the BET process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the betting number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is cleared (S10), and the specified number according to the gaming state (the same as the upper limit number in this embodiment). Even in the gaming state, 3) is set in the RAM 41c (S11), and the next game (game started from now) is replayed based on whether or not the replay game flag indicating that it is a replay game is set in the RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not it is a game (S12).

  If it is determined in S12 that the next game (game to be started now) is a replay game (Y in S12), a bell lip freeze process for generating a bell lip freeze at the time of a bell lip winning is executed (S13). ). The bell lip freeze process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the bell lip freeze process is completed, the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 in S14, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c is referred to, and the value of the BET counter is the specified number (here, 3). Whether or not, ie, whether or not a bet number as a game start condition is set (S15). If the value of the BET counter is not a prescribed number (N in S15), the process returns to S14.

  When the value of the BET counter becomes the specified number and the automatic BET by the replay winning is completed (Y in S15), the process proceeds to S16. After the value of the BET counter is added, the main control unit 41 executes processing for sequentially lighting the 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 according to the value of the BET counter. A specific process related to the display of the BETLED will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a process of lighting the replaying LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (waiting LED 19 during waiting) after setting of the betting number after the replay winning is completed.

  In S16, whether or not the re-playing role won in the previous game was a normal lip, 7-matched lip, and 7 fake rips 1 to 5 (collectively, these re-playing roles are also referred to as a first replay in the following). Determined. It should be noted that the first replay may be only a normal lip that is a re-gamer consisting only of the same symbol. Whether or not it is the first replay is specified from the set replay game flag. When it is determined in S16 that the first replay has been made (Y in S16), the number of bets is added in S17 (because the replay winning state is three bets), and the sub-control unit 91 A BET command indicating that there is a BET sound for outputting the BET sound three times (for convenience, it is indicated as “BET command (with BET sound)” in S17; the same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S16 that it is not the first replay (N in S16), it indicates that 3 bets are added in S18 and that there is no BET sound that the sub-control unit 91 does not output a BET sound. A BET command (indicated by “BET command (no BET sound)” for convenience in S18) is set in the normal command transmission buffer.

  When it is determined that it is not the first replay, when the first replay is a normal lip, a 7-round lip, and a 7-flip lip 1-5, it is determined that the player has won a bell lip 1-5. When it was done. In the following, a re-playing role other than the first replay is also referred to as a second replay, and here, bell lips 1 to 5 correspond. The second replay may include 7 fake lips 1 to 5 composed of a combination of symbols including different symbols, and includes 7 rips that serve as an AT lottery opportunity to be described later. Also good.

  The BET command set in S17 and S18 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, on the side of the sub-control unit 91, every time an automatic BET is made after the first replay winning, the BET sound is output three times, whereas when the betting number is set after the second replay winning. Does not output a BET sound. This makes it easier for the player to notice the first replay prize, while making it difficult for the player to notice the second replay prize.

  In S19, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter, which is the value of credit stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, is 50, which is the upper limit value. When it is determined in S19 that the upper limit value is reached (Y in S19), the insertion impossible flag is set in the RAM 41c (S20), and the process proceeds to S22. In S20, when the insertion disable flag is set, processing for turning off the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 is performed. When the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the second replay winning, for example, it is determined YES in S37 to be described later or a bell lip freeze is performed without turning off the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 in S20. After completion, or after a credit command (with a BET sound) corresponding to 3 BETs is output in S39, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off.

  If it is determined in S19 that the value is not the upper limit, that is, if it is determined that credits can be inserted (N in S19), the process proceeds to S21. If it is determined in S12 that the game is not a replay game (N in S12), the process directly proceeds to S21.

  In S21, the setting before waiting for input is performed, and the process proceeds to S22. In the setting before waiting for insertion, when the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 41c, the insertion disable flag is cleared, and a medal can be inserted. For this reason, after the replay winning, the medals inserted when the setting of the betting number is not completed and the setting before waiting to be inserted is not yet accepted are not accepted, and the setting of the betting number is performed in the process of S14. The medal inserted after the completion and setting before waiting for insertion is accepted effectively, and credit is added in the process of S40 described later. Further, after the second replay winning, when the inserted medal flag is set in S96 of FIG. 16 to be described later, the inserted medal is accepted for the time being. For credit addition regarding the accepted medal, S14 is performed. In this process, the setting of the bet amount is completed and the setting before waiting for insertion is performed, and then the process is executed in the process of S40 described later.

  The main control unit 41 turns on the insertion request LED 17 after the setting before waiting for insertion and clears the insertion prohibition flag in S21. When the bet number can be set, the main control unit 41 sets the BET switch valid LED 21. Execute the process to light up. When the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the first replay winning, only the insertion request LED 17 is turned on in S21. Further, when the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the second replay winning, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned on in S21. For example, YES is determined in S37 described later or the bell lip freeze is ended. Later, or after a credit command (with a BET sound) corresponding to 3 BETs is output in S39, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off.

  In S22, it is determined whether or not a medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion prohibition flag is set in the RAM 41c. If it is determined in S22 that the medal can be inserted (Y in S22), the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, and the medal is inserted using the medal flow path as a path on the hopper tank side. A possible state is set (S23), and the process proceeds to S25. If it is determined that the medal cannot be inserted (N in S22), the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and a new medal is inserted with the medal flow path as a path on the medal payout exit 9 side. Is prohibited (S24), and the process proceeds to S25.

  In S25, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on. If the setting key switch 37 is on (Y in S25), it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (S26). If the value of the BET counter is 0 in S26 (Y in S26), the confirmation start command is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S27), and the setting confirmation process (S28), that is, the setting confirmation state is entered. The confirmation start command set in S27 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Moreover, after the setting confirmation process in S28 is completed, the process returns to S22. If the setting key switch 37 is not on in S25 (N in S25) or if the value of the BET counter is not 0 in S26 (N in S26), the process proceeds to S30.

  In S30, it is determined whether or not the detection result of the inserted medal sensor 31 is an appropriate detection result and whether or not the insertion medal has been detected, that is, whether or not there is an insertion medal flag indicating that the insertion medal has been detected. If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected in S30 (N in S30), the process proceeds to S45, and if the passage of the inserted medal is detected (Y in S30), the inserted medal flag is cleared (S31) and stored in the RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not a medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion disable flag is set (S32). If the medal cannot be inserted (N in S32), the process proceeds to S45.

  If the medal can be inserted in S32 (Y in S32), the prescribed number of bets set in the RAM 41c is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is the prescribed number (S33). If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number (N in S33), a BET command (BET) indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that there is a BET sound that the sub-control unit 91 outputs a BET sound once. Sound is present) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S34), the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (S35), and the process returns to S22. The BET command set in S34 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, when the bet number is set by inserting medals, the BET sound is output once on the sub-control unit 91 side.

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

  If it is determined in S36 that the second replay has been won in the previous game (Y in S36), it is determined in S37 whether or not a prescribed number of BET sounds have been output. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the credit command shown in S39 is output three times as many as the specified number. When the bet amount is set after the second replay winning, since the BET command (no BET sound) is output as shown in S18, the BET sound is not output in the sub-control unit 91. For this reason, after the second replay winning, after the bet number is set, when a medal is inserted and credited, a process for outputting the BET sound up to a specified number of times is performed.

  In S37, when a prescribed number of BET sounds are not output (N in S37), a credit command indicating that the credit control value is output by the sub-control unit 91 and the value of the credit counter after 1 addition is displayed in S39. (In S39, “Credit command (with BET sound)” is shown for the sake of convenience. The same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. In S40, the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM 41c is incremented by one. To do. The credit command set in S39 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  On the other hand, when a predetermined number of BET sounds have already been output in S37 (Y in S37), the process proceeds to S38, and the credit command (normal) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. As a result, when adding credits by inserting medals after the second replay winning, on the sub-control unit 91 side, BET sounds are output for up to the third sheet, and credit sounds are output for the fourth and subsequent sheets. The On the other hand, when adding credits by inserting medals when it is not after the second replay winning, a credit sound is output from the first sheet on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  As the next step of S36 and S37, after executing S40, the corresponding S38 or S39 processing is performed, so that a credit command indicating the current value after being added by S40 as the value of the credit counter is displayed in S38. Or you may make it set in S39. In addition, since a specified number of bets are set after the bell lip freeze at the time of the second replay winning, in S39, a command for outputting the specified number of BET sounds as a credit command (with BET sounds). May be set to output a predetermined number of BET sounds.

  In S41, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50 which is the upper limit value. If the value of the credit counter is not 50 (N in S41), the process returns to S22. If the value of the credit counter is 50 (Y in S41), the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 41c in S42, and the process returns to S22.

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

  If it is determined in S45 that the operation of the start switch 7 has not been detected (N in S45), or if another switch for which the start switch 7 has been operated is also operated, the process proceeds to S50, and the start switch If the operation No. 7 is detected effectively (Y in S45), the process proceeds to S46, and the rising edge is cleared. In S47, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number, that is, whether or not the bet number as a game start condition is set.

  If the value of the BET counter is not the prescribed number in S47 (N in S47), the process returns to S22, and if the value of the BET counter is the prescribed number (Y in S47), the thrown-in disable flag is set in the RAM 41c in S48. Then, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and the insertion of a new medal is prohibited using the medal flow path as a path on the medal payout exit 9 side, and the setting at the start of the game is performed in S49. Thereby, even if a medal is inserted until the setting is made before waiting for insertion in S21 in the BET processing after the next game after the game is started, the medal payout opening 9 is not accepted. Will be paid out. Then, after S49, the BET process is terminated and the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

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

  In S66, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number. If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in S66 (Y in S66), the process returns to S22, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number (N in S66), whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 in S67. Determine whether. If the value of the credit counter is 0 in S67 (Y in S67), the process returns to S22. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in S67 (N in S66), it indicates that the bet number is incremented by 1 in S68 and that there is a BET sound that the sub-control unit 91 outputs a BET sound once. A BET command (with a BET sound) is set in the normal command transmission buffer.

  In S69, 1 is subtracted from the value of the credit counter. In S70, 1 is added to the value of the BET counter, and the process returns to S22. The BET command set in S68 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, when the bet number is set by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5, the BET sound is output once on the sub-control unit 91 side. After the second replay winning, when it is determined YES in S66, the same determination as S37 is performed, and when the prescribed number of BET sounds are not output, the same processing as S39 is performed. , BET sound may be output.

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

  In S76, with reference to the prescribed number of bets set in the RAM 41c, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is the prescribed number. If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in S76 (Y in S76), the process proceeds to S80, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number (N in S76), whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 in S77. Determine whether. If the value of the credit counter is 0 in S77 (Y in S77), the process proceeds to S80. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in S77 (N in S77), 1 is subtracted from the value of the credit counter in S78, 1 is added to the value of the BET counter in S79, and the process returns to S76.

  In S80, it is determined whether or not the BET counter is added. If the BET counter is not added (N in S80), the process returns to S22. In addition, when the BET counter in S80 is added, not only the addition in S79 but also the addition in S14 after the bell lip freeze is canceled by the MAXBET switch 6 operation. On the other hand, if the BET counter is added (Y in S80), it indicates that the bet number corresponding to the number added in S81 has been added, and that there is a BET sound that the sub-control unit 91 outputs a BET sound. A BET command (with a BET sound) is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and the process proceeds to S22. The BET command set in S81 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). As a result, when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the BET sound is output for the set bet amount on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  In S52, it is determined whether or not the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the settlement switch 10 is set. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected in S52 (N in S52), the process returns to S22. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected (Y in S52), the process proceeds to S53 and the rising edge is cleared. In S54, it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game based on whether or not the replay game flag is set in the RAM 41c.

  If it is not determined that the game is a replay game in S54 (N in S54), it is determined in S56 whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0. If the value of the BET counter is not 0 (N in S56), the process proceeds to S57. Then, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out medals corresponding to the value stored in the BET counter (that is, control for returning the medals used for setting the bet number and setting the BET counter value to 0). At the same time, a betting number adjustment process is performed to set a payout start command for notifying medal payout start and betting number adjustment in the normal command transmission buffer. After the betting amount adjustment process in S57, the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared in S58, and the process returns to S22. As a result, when the betting amount is settled by operating the settlement switch 10 in a state where the betting amount is set, not after the replay winning, the sub-control unit 91 displays that the betting amount is being settled. And a sound corresponding to the betting amount adjustment is output.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is a replay game in S54 (Y in S54) or when the value of the BET counter is determined to be 0 in S56 (Y in S56), the hopper motor 34b is turned on in S59. Control for driving and paying out medals for the value stored in the credit counter (that is, control for returning medals stored as credits and setting the value of the credit counter to 0) is performed, and the start of paying out medals is performed. In addition to the notification, a betting number settlement process for setting a payout start command for notifying whether the credit settlement in the replay game or the credit settlement when the betting number is not set is set in the normal command transmission buffer.

  After the betting amount adjustment process in S57, the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared in S58, and the process returns to S22. Thereby, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 in the replay winning, only the credit settlement is performed without performing the betting number settlement, and the credit after the replay winning is performed on the sub-control unit 91 side. A message indicating that the account is being settled is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the credit settlement after the replay winning is output. Further, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, the sub-control unit 91 side indicates that the credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is being performed. In addition to being displayed, a sound corresponding to credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

[Bell Lip Freeze Processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the bell lip freeze process executed by the main control unit 41 in S13 of the BET process. The bell lip freeze process is performed when it is determined that the game is a replay game, that is, after a replay winning in the previous game. In S85, it is determined whether or not the re-game player who won in the previous game is one of bell lips 1 to 5. If it is determined that the winning replay game player is not one of the bell lip 1 to 5 (N in S85), the bell lip freeze processing is terminated without generating the bell lip freeze.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning replay game player is one of the bell lip 1 to 5 (Y in S85), the bell lip freeze is started (S86). The bell lip freeze is continued until it is determined YES in S93 or S94 and the freeze release condition is satisfied.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the bell lip freeze (S87). That is, it is determined whether or not the freeze release prohibition period has elapsed. When the cancellation non-permission period has not elapsed (N in S87), the process of S87 is repeated. On the other hand, when the release non-permission period has elapsed (Y in S87), the process proceeds to the freeze release permission period. During the release non-permission period, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off and the medal flow path becomes a path on the medal payout exit side, so that the medal cannot be inserted. Therefore, when a medal is inserted during the release non-permission period, neither the bet number setting nor the credit counter is added, and the inserted medal is paid out from the medal payout opening 9.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is the upper limit value 50 (S88). When it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not the upper limit value (N in S88), credit addition is possible. Therefore, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, and the medal flow path is set as a path on the hopper tank side. Is ready to be input (S90). Further, a process for lighting the insertion request LED 17 is performed for the player (S91). Thereby, the player can be prompted to insert a medal.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S88 that the value of the credit counter is the upper limit value of 50 (Y in S88), credit addition is impossible, so the processing of S90 and S91 is not performed, and the insertion impossible flag Is set in the RAM 41c (S89), and the process proceeds to S92. Thereby, a process for turning off the insertion request LED 17 is performed, and it is possible to prevent the player from inserting medals as much as possible. Further, since the flow path switching solenoid 30 is not turned on, the inserted medals flow down to the hopper tank side even though the credit counter is 50. On the other hand, credits and bet numbers are added by the medals. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems such as failure.

  In S92, a process for lighting the BET switch valid LED 21 to the player is performed (S92). As a result, the player can be prompted to perform a BET operation using the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6. Next, it is determined whether or not the player has made a BET operation using the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 (S93). When it is determined that a BET operation has been performed by the player (Y in S93), the BET operation has been performed during the freeze release permission period, so the freeze release condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined that there is no BET operation by the player (N in S94), the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is disposed closer to the medal insertion unit 4 than the flow path switching solenoid 30 ( It is determined whether or not it is detected by a sensor (not shown) (that is, a sensor provided upstream of the flow path switching solenoid 30 and capable of detecting the inserted medal first) (S94).

  When the release sensor detects that a medal has been inserted (Y in S94), the freeze release condition is satisfied. Here, if a release sensor is provided in the flow path between the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal payout opening 9, when the flow path switching solenoid is turned on in S90, the inserted medal is released. Inconvenience that the freeze is not canceled without being detected in the above. Furthermore, even if the inserted medal is detected by the release sensor, there is a problem that the medal is paid out from the medal payout opening 9 when the freeze is released. However, in this embodiment, since the release sensor is provided on the upstream side of the flow path switching solenoid 30, it is turned on regardless of whether the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on in S90. The freeze release condition is satisfied when the medal is detected by the release sensor. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the release sensor cannot detect the medal insertion operation to the medal insertion unit 4 by the player depending on the flow path switching by the flow path switching solenoid 30. Further, there is no inconvenience that medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9 together with the release of the freeze.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on (S95). When the flow path switching solenoid 30 is in the on state (Y in S95), the inserted medal is detected by the inserted medal sensor 31 disposed on the hopper tank 34a side with respect to the flow path switching solenoid 30. A flag is set (S96). The inserted medal flag set at this time is specified in the process of S30 of FIG. On the other hand, when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is in the off state (N in S95), the inserted medal flows down to the medal payout exit 9 side, and the process proceeds to S97 without setting the inserted medal flag.

  After the freeze release condition is satisfied, the bell lip freeze is finished (S97), and when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is in the on state, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off (S98). The freeze process is terminated. As a result, for example, when a bell lip freeze occurs when the credit counter is 49 and a plurality of medals are inserted at once, the first medal is detected by the inserted medal sensor 31, so that In S98, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off. When the first medal is detected by the inserted medal sensor 31 and the inserted medal flag is set after the bell lip freeze processing is finished, YES is determined in S30 of FIG. 14, and the credit counter is updated to 50 in S40. Then, it is determined YES in S19 of FIG. 13 and the insertion impossible flag is set in S20, and the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, so that the second and subsequent medals out of the plurality of medals are the medal payout opening 9. Will be paid out.

  On the other hand, when a credit counter is less than 49 and a bell lip freeze occurs and a plurality of medals are inserted at once, the freeze release condition is established by detecting the first of them by the release sensor. After that, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is immediately turned off in S98, but immediately after that, it is determined NO in S19 of FIG. Since it is switched to the on state and the on state is maintained until the credit 50 is reached, the second and subsequent medals out of the plurality of medals are also captured (until the credit 50 is reached) and credited. Is added. Thereby, the convenience when a medal is inserted during the bell lip freeze can be improved.

[Timing when medal insertion or settlement is allowed after the game ends]
Next, the timing at which medal insertion or settlement is allowed after the game is over will be described. FIGS. 17A to 17D are diagrams for explaining an example of timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the game is ended by executing the BET process shown in FIGS. 13 to 15. It is.

  FIG. 17A is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a medal is not paid out without winning a small role. If no small role winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and thereafter, the processing of S8 and S9 in FIG. 12, the processing of S1 for the next game, and S10 to S10 in FIG. After the processing of S12 is executed, the processing after S21 is executed, thereby allowing insertion or settlement of medals as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 17B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a small role is won and medals are paid out. If a small role winning has occurred, the game ends after the payout has been made, and thereafter, the processing in S8 and S9 in FIG. 12, the processing in S1 for the next game, and S10 in FIG. After the processing of S12 is executed, the processing after S21 is executed, thereby allowing insertion or settlement of medals as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 17C is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a re-game player other than the bell lip wins. If a winning of a re-playing role other than the bell lip has occurred, the game ends without payout, and then the processing of S8 and S9 in FIG. 12, the processing of S1 for the next game, In addition to the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. 13, after the setting of the bet number is completed and it is determined that credit is possible in S19, the processing after S21 is executed, so that FIG. As shown in Fig. 5, the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed. If a bell-lip winning has occurred, the game is terminated without payout, and thereafter, the processing of S8 and S9 in FIG. 12, the processing of S1 for the next game, and S10 of FIG. After the process of S12 is executed, the bell lip freeze process shown in FIG. 16 is executed and controlled to the bell lip freeze until the freeze release condition is satisfied. During this time, as shown in S90 of FIG. 16, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, and the insertion of medals for releasing the freeze is permitted. When the freeze release condition is satisfied, after the setting of the bet number is completed, it is determined that credit is possible in S19 of FIG. Is acceptable.

  Even during the bell-rip freeze, when the value of the credit counter has already reached 50, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is not turned on in S90 of FIG. It will be allowed after the freeze.

  As described above, as shown in S12 to S21 of FIG. 13 and FIG. 17 (c), the medals are inserted after the replay winning is generated and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start). However, if the bet number is set by the replay winning and the medal is detected after the next replay game can be started, S36 to S40 in FIG. Done and added to the credit. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the addition update of the credit counter after the replay winning has occurred before the setting of the bet amount. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning has occurred without causing a sense of incongruity.

  In addition, after winning a prize in any of the re-playing players among the re-playing players, as shown in S86 to S97 in FIG. The process ends when one of the types of freeze release conditions is satisfied. This makes it seem that the next game will not start unless a predetermined operation such as the insertion of medals is performed, as in the case of winning a small role or losing, and the next operation is performed by performing these predetermined operations. You can make it seem as if you can start the game.

  Further, as shown in S52 to S59 of FIG. 14, when a bet amount is set in accordance with an operation to the settlement switch 10, a bet amount adjusting process for adjusting the bet number is executed, If no bet is set, it is possible to execute a credit checkout process for paying out credits, and if the set bet number is a bet number automatically bet by replay winning, execute the bet number checkout process. Execute the credit checkout process. As a result, the replay function itself of giving a replay game (1 game) instead of paying out medals is maintained and the significance of the existence of the replay is maintained. By making the payout possible, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the replay. In addition, when a payment operation is performed during a bell-lip freeze after winning a bell-lip winning, credit adjustment is performed in the same manner, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

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

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

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

  In order to solve such a problem, in the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, “replay-replay-replay” composed only of symbols having the same outer shape is stopped on the winning line for the re-gamer. The first replay such as a normal lip generated by the “replay-white 7-watermelon A” including a pattern whose outer shape is not the same or similar is stopped by the winning line, such as a bell lip generated And a second replay. As a result, it is not always necessary to provide a plurality of dedicated symbols for the re-gamer, and it is possible to avoid increasing the number and types of symbols, and within the restrictions on the number, type, and arrangement of symbols, A wide variety of types (variations). On the other hand, when the second replay winning is generated, the combination including the symbols whose outer shapes are not the same or similar is stopped, so that the replay winning is noticed more than when the first replay winning is generated. However, since it is possible to add credits according to the detected medals as described above, the player is inconvenienced that the inserted medals cannot be accepted. The game can be advanced without making it feel.

  The symbols constituting the second replay in the present embodiment include symbols different from the replay. For this reason, the possibility of inserting medals without noticing the occurrence of the second replay winning is further increased, but credits can be added according to the detected medals, and the inserted medals are not accepted. The game can be progressed without causing the player to feel troublesome. Further, when any of the bell lips 1 to 5 is won, the bells are aligned on the upper line or on the lower right invalid line. For this reason, since it is possible to make the player think that the normal bell has won, it is possible to insert a medal or perform a MAXBET operation, and it seems as if the next game can be started by the insertion or operation. Can be made so that it does not give a sense of incongruity.

  Further, as shown in S16 to S18 of FIG. 13, after the first replay winning occurs, a BET command (with a BET sound) is set and output, so that the BET sound is generated by the sub-control unit 91 side. On the other hand, since the BET command (no BET sound) is set and output after the second replay winning is generated, the BET sound is not output by the sub-control unit 91 side. This further increases the possibility of inserting a medal without noticing that the second replay winning has occurred and the setting of the number of bets has been completed, but credits are added according to the detected medal. It is possible to advance the game without making the player feel bothered by the fact that the inserted medal cannot be accepted.

  Further, as shown in S36 to S39 in FIG. 14, a medal is inserted and a credit is added without noticing that the second replay winning that does not output the BET sound has occurred and the setting of the betting number has been completed. Even if it is, the same bet sound will be output up to 3 times corresponding to the upper limit of the bet number, so the player may misplace the medal and set the bet number. Regardless of the fact that the BET sound is not output, it is possible to prevent a sense of distrust or discomfort.

  FIG. 17D is a diagram for explaining a modification of the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the game ends. As shown in FIG. 17 (d), when the winning of a re-gamer other than the bell lip is generated, the game is finished without paying out, and thereafter, the processing of S9 in FIG. After the processing of S1 for the game and the processing of S10 to S13 in FIG. 13 are performed, the automatic BET processing (S14, S15) is started. In other words, after the processing of S10 to S13 in FIG. 13 is performed, the start of the automatic BET processing (S14, S15) is confirmed, so that it can be said that the automatic BET processing is started. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17D, when automatic BET processing is started (or started), medals may be allowed to be inserted or settled.

  As a first example, for example, when it is determined YES in S12 of FIG. 13 and the processing of S13 is completed, the same processing as S19 is performed to determine whether the value of the credit counter is 50 or not. Later, after the automatic BET processing (the same processing as S14 and S15) is started and it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50, the automatic BET processing started thereafter is completed. Without waiting, credits may be added when medals inserted after the same processing as S21 is detected, and credits may be settled when an operation on the settlement switch 10 is detected. On the other hand, after performing the same process as S19 and determining that the value of the credit counter is 50, the same process as the process after S20 may be performed. In the first example, the bell lip freeze process may be performed, for example, at a timing at which the setting of the betting amount is started.

  As a second example, for example, it is possible to execute an interruption process for inserting or adjusting a medal, and when it is determined that the value of the credit counter in the first example is not 50, or the value of the credit counter is After it is determined that it is not 50, the interruption process is allowed to be interrupted every predetermined period (2 msec) between the time when the process corresponding to the first S14 is executed and the start of the game. It is also possible to allow the insertion or settlement of medals when the automatic BET process is started (or started) by executing the insertion process.

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

[BETLED display processing]
Next, the BETLED display process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a medal has been bet (operation of a single BET switch 5, operation of a MAXBET switch 6, insertion of a medal into the medal insertion unit 4, automatic play bet by replay winning) Are included) (Sb1).

  If no medal BET has been placed (N in Sb1), the process ends. If the medal is bet (Y in Sb1), it is determined whether the result is due to the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 ("MAXBET operation" in the figure) or due to the winning of the re-gamer (Sb2).

  If it is determined in Sb2 that it is not due to the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 but not due to the re-gamer winning (N in Sb2), the bet number is set by the 1BET switch or the medal from the medal insertion unit 4 This means that the number of bets has been set. In this case, the process proceeds to Sb4. If it is due to the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or due to a replay winning (Y in Sb2), it is determined whether or not it is the same bet number (BET number) as the previous game (Sb3). When the re-game player wins, medals with the same BET number are automatically bet, so the process proceeds to Sb5 without performing the Sb3 process.

  If it is determined in Sb3 that the number of bets is the same as that of the previous game, or if the replay is won in the previous game and the number of bets is the same as that of the previous game (Y in Sb3), Updates the BET number display by 1 BETLED 14, 2 BETLED 15, 3 BETLED 16 by taking over from the previous game.

  Specifically, when the BET number is 1 in the previous game, the lighting of the 1BETLED 14 is maintained without being turned off. When the BET number is 2 in the previous game, the 1BETLED 14 and the 2BETLED15 are kept on without being turned off. Further, when the BET number is 3 in the previous game, the lighting of the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 is maintained without being turned off.

  Next, it is determined whether 60 seconds have elapsed since the end of the previous game (Sb5). That is, it is determined whether or not 60 seconds have passed since the BET number display was taken over. When 60 seconds have elapsed from the end of the previous game (Y in Sb5), the LED that is lit is extinguished and the BET number display is ended (Sb6). If 60 seconds have not elapsed since the end of the previous game (N in Sb5), the BETLED display process is terminated while the BET number display is maintained. The time elapsed since the BET number display was taken over is counted by the clock provided in the main CPU 41a.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in Sb3 that the BET number is not the same as the previous game (N in Sb3), the display of the BET number by the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16 is updated according to the BET number in the current game (Sb4). At this time, a part of the BET number display is taken over from the previous game by leaving the 1 BETLED 14 and the 2 BETLED 15 on without being turned off.

  Specifically, when the number of BETs in the previous game is 3, and two BETs are made by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the 1BETLED14 and the 2BETLED15 are kept on without being turned off. Further, when the number of BETs in the previous game is 3 or 2, and 1 BET is made in the current game, the 1BETLED 14 is turned on without turning off. When the display of the BET number is updated, the process ends.

[Credit display processing]
Next, the credit display process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a BET operation has been performed (whether or not a single BET switch 5 or a MAXBET switch 6 has been operated to set a bet number) or a medal payout. It is determined whether or not there is (Sf1).

  If neither is performed (N in Sf1), the process is terminated. When either one is performed (Y in Sf1), the count value of the credit number counter is referred (Sf2).

  Next, the display on the credit display 11 is collectively updated to the count value of the credit counter (Sf3). Thus, for example, when the bet amount is set for three medals collectively by operating the MAXBET switch 6 when the display on the credit indicator 11 is “40” (that is, the count value of the credit number counter is 40). Since the count value of the credit number counter changes to 37, the display on the credit indicator 11 changes to “37” at a time without changing stepwise by the same number as the bet number. That is, when the bet amount is set, the number of credits displayed by subtracting the bet amount from the credit number displayed before the bet number is set is updated once as the updated credit number.

  For example, when the display on the credit indicator 11 is “40” (that is, the count value of the credit number counter is 40) and eight medals are paid out, the count value of the credit number counter changes to 48. The display on the credit indicator 11 changes to “48” at one time without changing stepwise at the same number of times as the number of bets. That is, when medals are paid out, the number of credits displayed before the payout is added to the number of payouts to be updated once as the updated credit number.

[Specific example when the number of bets is set]
Next, a specific example when the number of bets is set will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, for example, it is assumed that a game is played with three medals bet with the number of credits in the previous game being “50”. In this case, in the previous game, all of 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 are lit, and the display on the credit indicator 11 is “47”. Then, the following game (1) to (4) are divided in the current game which is performed subsequent to the previous game.

  In the pattern of (1), it is assumed that the MAXBET switch 6 is operated in the current game and three medals are bet at once. At this time, the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 are all turned on by taking over the previous game display (the process of Sb3 in FIG. 18 is Y), and the display on the credit display 11 does not go through the steps (“46” → “45”). “(44)” (without changing from “44”) to “44” (Sf3 in FIG. 19). At the same time, the BET sound is output in three times from the speakers 53 and 54 (processing of S81 in FIG. 15).

  Thus, in the pattern (1), the processing of the credit indicator 11 and 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 can be simplified as compared with the case where the credit indicator 11 and 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are updated at the same number of bets. . Therefore, the burden on the processing of the credit indicator 11 and 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 can be reduced while notifying the bet number by the credit indicators 11 and 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 and the speakers 53 and 54. It is possible to simplify the processing associated with the setting of the number of bets while notifying the player.

  Further, since the notification is made by the display by the credit indicator 11 and the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 and the sound output by the speakers 53 and 54, the player can easily recognize the BET number, and can reliably notify the BET number. .

  In addition, when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6b, the display by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 is taken over, so the burden on the processing of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 can be reduced and the processing associated with the medal BET is simplified. Can be achieved.

  In the pattern (2), it is assumed that in the current game, the 1 BET switch 5 is operated and one medal is bet. At this time, only the 1BETLED 14 takes over a part of the display of the previous game and lights up (the process of Sb4 in FIG. 18), and the display on the credit display 11 becomes “46” (the process of Sf3 in FIG. 19). At the same time, a BET sound is output once from the speakers 53 and 54 (processing of S68 in FIG. 15).

  In the pattern (3), it is assumed that one medal is inserted (manually inserted) from the medal insertion unit 4 in this game and one medal is bet. At this time, only 1BETLED14 takes over a part of the display of the previous game and lights up (the process of Sb4 in FIG. 18), and the display of the credit indicator 11 remains “47” (the process of N in Sf1 of FIG. 19). ). At the same time, a BET sound is output once from the speakers 53 and 54 (processing of S34 in FIG. 14).

  As described above, in the patterns (2) and (3), only 1 BETLED 14 takes over a part of the display of the previous game, so that the burden on the processing of 1 BETLED 14 can be reduced, and the processing accompanying the BET of medals can be simplified. Can do. Also, the mode of notification differs from when all the displays are taken over, and the mode of notification changes according to the number of BETs, so that the number of BETs can be reliably notified to the player.

  In the pattern (4), it is assumed that the first replay was won in the previous game and three medals were automatically bet in the current game. At this time, 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 take over the display of the previous game and all are lit (processing of Y in Sb3 in FIG. 18), and the display on the credit indicator 11 remains “47” (Sf1 in FIG. 19). N processing). At the same time, the BET sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 in three steps (the process of S17 in FIG. 13).

  As described above, in the pattern (4), since the display by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 is taken over by the automatic BET for the first replay winning, the burden on the processing of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 can be reduced, and the processing associated with the medal BET Can be simplified.

[Specific example when the number of bets is set]
Next, a specific example when a medal is paid out will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, it is assumed that, for example, three medals are bet and a game is played, all 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 are lit, and the display on the credit indicator 11 is “20”. In this state, when the normal bell wins, eight medals are paid out. The medal payout sound is output eight times from the speakers 53 and 54 in conjunction with the medal payout. When the output of the payout sound is completed, the display on the credit indicator 11 is collectively updated to “28” without passing through the steps (the process of Sf3 in FIG. 19).

  In this way, the processing of the credit display 11 can be simplified compared to the case where the credit display 11 updates the number of medals paid out by the same number of times as the number of medals paid out. Therefore, since the burden on the processing of the credit display 11 can be reduced while notifying the payout number with the credit display 11 and the speakers 53 and 54, the processing accompanying the payout of medals can be simplified while notifying the player of the payout number. Can be achieved.

[Judgment winning command generation and storage processing]
Next, the determination winning combination command generation and storage process executed by the main control unit 41 in step S3 of the game process will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the determination winning combination command generation and storage process executed by the main control unit 41 during the game process.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning combination is won by determining whether or not the pushing order lip (pushing order lip 1 to 3) or the normal lip is won. (Sh1). When the main control unit 41 has not won any of the push order lip and the normal lip (N in Sh1), the determination winning combination command generation and storage process ends. When the main control unit 41 wins the push order lip or the normal lip (Y in Sh1), the main control unit 41 determines the push order for determination for the winning combination based on the stop order type table of FIG. 23 (Sh2).

  After determining the stop order type for the push order lip or the normal lip and determining the push order, the main control unit 41 sets a determination combination winning flag indicating that the determination combination is won in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. (Sh3). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 generates a determination combination winning command indicating that the determination combination is won, the type of the determined determination combination, and the determined stop order type, and stores the generated command in the command buffer. (Sh4). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 ends the determination winning combination command generation and storage process.

[Stop order type table]
Here, the stop order type table used in the processing of Sh2 in FIG. 22 will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a stop order type table managed by the main control unit.

  In the stop order type table, four stop order types of stop order types 0 to 3 are associated with each of the push order lip (push order lip 1 to 3) and the normal lip, which are used for determination. Yes. Further, in each of the stop order types 0 to 3, the sub-control unit 91 pushes the stop switch informed to the player by the determination navigation effect, the push order in which the player actually operates the stop switch, and The effect control state (whether or not AT is in progress) of the sub-control unit 91 determined by the main control unit 41 is associated.

  When the push order lip (push order lip 1-3) or the normal lip is won, the main control unit 41 determines the sub control unit 91 according to the push order for determination determined based on the stop order type selected in Sh2. The production control state (AT) is determined as follows.

  For example, when the stop order type 0 is selected at the time of winning one of the push order replies 1 to 3, the main control unit 41 is a push order for determination in which the actual push order is associated with the stop order type 0. In the case of a certain middle-left press, it is determined that AT is being performed, and in the case where the actual pressing order is other than middle-left press, it is determined that the AT is not being performed. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 is associated with the stop order type 0 before outputting the AT signal during the AT when the stop order type 0 is selected at the time of selection of any of the push order lips 1-3. The determination navigation effect for informing the pressing order of the middle left press is executed. After the AT signal is output, a normal navigation effect for informing the middle first stop or the right first stop is executed until a new set of ATs is started.

  Similarly, when the main control unit 41 selects any one of the stop order types 1 to 3 at the time of selection of any one of the press order lips 1 to 3, the main control unit 41 selects the push order associated with the selected stop order type and the actual order. Whether or not the AT is in operation is determined based on the pressing order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 executes a determination navigation effect that notifies the pressing order associated with the selected stop order type.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 23, when the main control unit 41 selects any one of the stop order types 0 to 3 at the time of winning the normal lip, the main control unit 41 actually selects the push order associated with the selected stop order type, Based on the pressing order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is determined whether or not AT is in progress. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 executes a determination navigation effect that notifies the pressing order associated with the selected stop order type.

  In addition, the navigation effect for determination when one of the push order lip 1 to 3 and the normal lip is won is 1 in 4 choice push orders (middle left push, middle right push, reverse pinch push, reverse push) Since one push order is informed, it is also referred to as four-choice navigation, and a normal navigation effect is informed of one push order in the two-choice push order (middle first stop, right first stop) Also called 2-choice navigation.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the left first stop is not associated with the stop order types 0 to 3 regardless of which of the push order lips 1 to 3 and the normal lip is won. Thus, as long as the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the recommended pressing order, the main control unit 41 is not determined to be in AT.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the pressing order of the stop switch that can be discriminated by the determination navigation effect includes the first middle stop or the first right stop that is the same as the pressing order of the stop switch for winning the normal lip. It is. For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the push order associated with the stop order type 0 when winning the push order Lip 1 is “middle left push”, whereas as shown in FIG. The order in which the normal lip is awarded when winning lip 1 includes “medium first stop”. Thereby, the pressing order of the stop switch for winning the normal lip can be used to determine whether or not the main control unit 41 is performing the AT and to execute the predetermined control, and the main control unit 41 is performing the AT. The predetermined control can be performed based on the determination of whether or not.

[AT start judgment processing]
Next, the AT start determination process executed by the main control unit 41 in step S5 of the game process will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the control content of the AT start determination process executed by the main control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the determination combination winning flag is set in Sh4 of FIG. 18 (Sk1). That is, it is determined whether or not the push order lip or the normal lip is won. When the determination winning combination flag is not set (N in Sk1), the main control unit 41 ends the AT start determination process.

  When the determination combination winning flag is set (Y in Sk1), the main control unit 41 is based on the actual pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the stop order type selected in Sh2 in FIG. Are compared with the pressing order with respect to the determined combination (Sk2). When the pressing order matches (Y in Sk3), the main control unit 41 adds “1” to the count value of the start determination counter that counts the number of times the pressing order for the determination role matches the actual pressing order. (Sk4).

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the count value of the start determination counter has become “3” (Sk5). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the number of times that the pressing order of the determination combination matches the actual pressing order has become three consecutive times. If the count value is not “3” (N in Sk5), the main control unit 41 ends the AT start determination process.

  On the other hand, if the count value is “3” (Y in Sk5), the main control unit 41 has specified that the AT has started, and therefore outputs and sets the AT signal (Sk6). That is, as a result of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the determination navigation effect during the AT, there is a high possibility that the pressing order has been matched three times in succession, so the main control unit 41 recognizes that the AT has started. Then, an instruction to output the AT signal to the outside is set. As a result, it is possible to specify that the external device is performing the AT, and information related to the AT is notified. In the present embodiment, the data counter 200 that has received the AT signal from the main control unit 41 displays a character image “AT AT” indicating that the AT is in progress on the display unit.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 41 sets an AT flag indicating that AT is in progress to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sk7), clears the determination winning flag (Sk8), and ends the AT start determination process. .

  Further, when the main control unit 41 compares the actual pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in Sk3 with the pressing order for the determination combination determined in Sh2 in FIG. 22, the pressing order does not match. (N in Sk3), the count value of the start determination counter is cleared (Sk9), the determination combination winning flag is cleared (Sk8), and the AT start determination process ends. Thus, since the count value of the start determination counter is cleared when the pressing order does not match, the start determination counter counts the number of times only when the pressing order matches continuously.

[AT end judgment processing]
Next, the AT end determination process executed by the main control unit 41 in step S8 of the game process will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the control content of the AT end determination process executed by the main control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT flag is set in Sk7 of FIG. 24 (Sm1). That is, it is determined whether or not the AT signal is being externally output and the external device is being identified as performing AT. When determining that the in-AT flag is not set (N in Sm1), the main control unit 41 ends the AT end determination process. That is, since the main control unit 41 has already determined that the AT has ended and has released the external output of the AT signal, the AT end determination process ends.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that the AT flag is set (Y in Sm1), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the game that has been completed is a game that wins the push order lip 1 or the push order lip 3 ( Sm2). When the main control unit 41 determines that the game has not been won in either the push order lip 1 or the push order lip 3 (N in Sm2), the AT end judgment process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the game has been won in the push order lip 1 or the push order lip 3 (Y in Sm2), the main control unit 41 wins one of the bell lip 1 to 4 that triggers the end of the RT state. Whether or not (Sm3). When the main control unit 41 determines that none of the bell lip 1 to 4 has been won (N in Sm3), the AT end determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that any one of the bell lip 1 to 4 is won (Y in Sm3), the main control unit 41 cancels the output setting of the AT signal (Sm4). In other words, the main control unit 41 determines that the winning of the bell lip 1 to 4 could not be avoided even if the push order lip 1 or the push order lip 3 is won because the AT has already ended and the navigation effect has not been executed. Then, the external output of the AT signal indicating that AT is in progress is canceled. As a result, it is possible to specify that the AT has ended in the external device, and switching from notification of information related to the AT to notification of information not related to the AT is performed. In the present embodiment, the character image “in-AT” indicating that the AT is being displayed on the display unit is deleted by the data counter 200. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 resets the AT flag (Sm5), and ends the AT end determination process.

Next, various control contents executed by the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment will be described below.
[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use to the stack area (Sb1). Next, the sub-control unit 91 performs a power failure determination process (Sb2). 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 in step Sb2, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sb3), and when the power interruption flag is set (Y in Sb3), Moves to power interruption processing (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 (N in Sb3), the sub control unit 91 executes a command analysis process (Sb4). 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 a navigation stock lottery process for determining whether or not to provide navigation stock (Sb5).

  Next, when the navigation stock lottery in the navigation stock lottery process of Sb5 is won, the sub control unit 91 executes an AT control process for controlling the non-AT state to the AT state in which the navigation effect is executed (Sb6). 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 (Sb7).

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 executes a determination navigation effect process for executing a determination navigation effect when the determination role is won during the AT (Sb8).

[Navistock lottery]
Next, the navigation stock lottery executed in the navigation stock lottery process executed in Sb5 of FIG. 26 will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining a navigation stock lottery table managed by the sub-control unit.

  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). A navigation stock lottery to determine whether or not is executed. In the navigation stock lottery, it is determined whether or not the number of navigation stocks is to be given, and if so, the number.

  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 navigation stocks in the navigation stock lottery varies depending on the established lottery conditions. Furthermore, when an AT freeze that is executed with a probability of 50% is executed when winning an AT lottery, there is a higher possibility that the number of navigation stocks will be given than when an AT freeze is not executed, In addition, there is a high possibility that the number of navigation stocks to be given increases.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 27, when the first lottery condition for winning the weak cherry is established, the winning probability of granting the navigation stock is set to 10% when the AT freeze is not executed, and the AT freeze is executed. Is set to 20%. In addition, when AT freeze is not executed, 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 to 0%. On the other hand, when AT freeze is executed, the winning probability that the number of navigation stocks to be given is 1 is set to 0%, the winning probability that is 2 is set to 100%, and the winning probability that is 3 is set. It is set to 0%.

  Similarly, any one of the second lottery condition for winning the middle cherry, the third lottery condition for winning the chance 1 or chance 2, the fourth lottery condition for winning the 7th lip, and the fifth lottery condition for winning the strong cherry Even when is established, the navigation stock to be given is determined based on the winning probability and the allocation rate set in the navigation stock lottery table shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of granting the navigation stock varies depending on the established lottery condition. Further, as shown in FIG. 27, when the AT freeze is executed together with the navigation stock lottery due to the establishment of the first to fifth lottery conditions, the number of navigation stocks may be given more than when the AT freeze is not executed. In addition, there is a high possibility that the number of navigation stocks to be given increases. Thus, by performing AT freeze during AT, the player can be expected to acquire navigation stock by recognizing that the navigation stock lottery has been executed. It can be expected that a larger number of navigation stocks will be given.

[AT signal output flag control processing]
Next, the AT signal output flag control process executed in Sb7 of FIG. 26 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the control content of the AT signal output flag control process executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an AT signal output flag indicating that an AT signal has been received from the main control unit 41 is set (Sf1). When the AT signal output flag is not set (N in Sf1), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an AT signal output command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sf2). If the sub-control unit 91 has not received an AT signal output command (N in Sf2), the sub-control unit 91 ends the AT signal output flag control process. When the sub control unit 91 receives the AT signal output command, that is, when the main control unit 41 specifies the AT start (Y in Sf2), the sub control unit 91 sets the AT signal output flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sf3). Then, the AT signal output flag control process is terminated.

  Further, when it is determined that the AT signal output flag is set in Sf1 (Y in Sf1), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT has ended (Sf4). The determination at Sf4 is whether or not one set of ATs has been completed. Therefore, even if the navigation stock remains and the AT continues, when one set of ATs ends, it is determined that the AT ends. If the AT has not ended (N in Sf4), the sub control unit 91 ends the AT signal output flag control process. When the AT ends (Y in Sf4), the sub control unit 91 clears the AT signal output flag (Sf5), and ends the AT signal output flag control process. With the above processing, the AT signal output flag is set from the output of the AT signal within one set of AT until the AT is completed, so by determining whether or not the AT signal output flag is set The sub-control unit 91 can determine whether or not it is a period from when the AT signal is output until the AT ends.

[Navigation effect processing for judgment]
Next, the determination navigation effect process executed in Sb8 of FIG. 26 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the determination navigation effect process executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a determination combination winning command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sm1). If the sub-control unit 91 has not received the determination winning combination command (N in Sm1), the sub-control unit 91 ends the determination navigation effect processing. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the determination winning combination command (Y in Sm1), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is being executed (Sm2). If the AT is not being executed (N in Sm2), the sub-control unit 91 ends the determination navigation effect process.

  When the AT is being executed (Y in Sm2), whether or not the sub-control unit 91 has won the push order lip or the normal lip that is a determination combination based on the internal winning command from the main control unit 41. Is determined (Sm3). The sub-control unit 91 ends the determination navigation effect processing if neither of the push order lip nor the normal lip is won (N in Sm3). The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT signal output flag is set in Sf3 of FIG. 28 (Sm4) when the push order lip or normal lip is won (Y in Sm3). When the AT signal output flag is set (Y in Sm4), the sub-control unit 91 is a period after the main control unit 41 specifies AT start and outputs an AT signal within one set. In this case, the determination navigation effect process is terminated. In this case, a navigation effect of two-choice navigation (notifying the middle first stop or the right first stop) is executed.

  When the AT signal output flag is not set (N in Sm4), the sub-control unit 91 determines that the main control unit 41 has not yet specified the AT start within one set and before the AT signal is output. In this case, the push order for determination is specified from the information on the stop order type (information on the stop order type selected in Sh2 in FIG. 22) added to the determination winning combination command, and based on the specified push order The determination navigation effect for the push order lip or the normal lip is executed (Sm5). In this case, as shown in FIG. 23, a navigation effect of four-choice navigation (notifying middle left push, middle right push, reverse pinch push, or reverse push) is executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, four selections are made for the push order lip or the normal lip in the determination period until the main control unit 41 specifies the AT start and outputs the AT signal within one set of ATs. After the determination period has elapsed, a normal navigation effect of 2 choices is executed. Therefore, after outputting the AT signal, the 4 switch operation is selected and the stop switch is operated. It is not necessary, and the burden on the player can be reduced.

[Navigation production]
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 or push order lips 1 to 3 are won, “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.

  Further, for example, in the case of a determination navigation effect, when winning a normal lip or push order lip 1-3, “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.

[Timing chart for AT]
Next, various effects in the AT in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example timing chart regarding the AT.

  FIG. 30 shows whether the navigation effect when the push order lip or the normal lip is won is the 4-option navigation or the 2-option navigation. For navigation effects other than those for determination, when a role other than the push order lip or normal lip that is the determination role is won, the navigation effect executed by the sub-control unit 91, or the push order lip or normal lip is won. Normal navigation effects (two-choice navigation) that are not used for the determination are included. Further, FIG. 30 will be described by taking as an example a case where 50 games are played in one set and AT is performed up to the second set.

  The AT started from timing t1 is controlled over a period of one set of 50 games, and the first set ends at timing t3. After that, the second set of ATs starts from the timing t3, and the second set ends at the timing t5. In the AT, a determination navigation effect and a navigation effect other than the determination effect are executed.

  In a specific period in which it is determined whether or not the main control unit 41 is AT in the first set of ATs, the main control unit 41 selects a predetermined stop order type by lottery when winning a push order lip or a normal lip. Then, the information specifying the stop order type is included in the internal winning command and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 executes the determination navigation effect based on the stop order type specified from the information included in the internal winning command. For example, if the sub-control unit 91 selects the stop order type 0 when the push order Lip 1 is selected, the determination navigation effect that can determine the push order (middle left and right) for determination associated with the stop order type 0. (4 choice navigation) is executed. When the stop order type and the push order actually operated by the player match, the main control unit 41 specifies that the push order for the determination combination is correct. Then, when the main control unit 41 determines the correct answer in the pressing order three times within the AT of one set of 50 games, the main control unit 41 outputs an AT signal that specifies that it is the AT1 set after that, as indicated by a timing t2. As a result, it is possible to identify the first set of ATs in the external device.

  Here, after the main control unit 41 is able to specify the number of AT sets within one set of ATs, it is not necessary to determine the correct answer in the pushing order for the determination role again. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect other than for determination from the timing t2 when the main control unit 41 externally outputs an AT signal specifying that the AT1 set is set to the timing t3 when the AT1 set ends. Run only. For example, the normal navigation effect (2 choice navigation) is executed without executing the determination navigation effect (4 choice navigation) even when the push order lip or the normal lip is won. More specifically, if the push order lip 1 is won, a normal navigation effect (two-choice navigation) for notifying the first left stop or the first right stop is executed. The number of selections in the push order decreases.

  Further, when the main control unit 41 externally outputs an AT signal for determining the correct answer in the order of pushing three times within the AT of one set 50 game and specifying that it is the first set of the AT, the game is controlled to the AT freeze execution control at the same time. To control. Thereby, it becomes possible to execute AT freeze in the navigation stock lottery, and the player can be made advantageous.

  When the first set of AT is finished and the second set is controlled, the determination navigation effect is executed again. In the second set of ATs, as in the first set, the main control unit 41 selects a predetermined stop order type by lottery and specifies the stop order type when a push order lip or normal lip is won. The information is included in the internal winning command and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 executes the determination navigation effect based on the stop order type specified from the information included in the internal winning command. When the stop order type and the push order actually operated by the player match, the main control unit 41 specifies that the push order for the determination combination is correct. Then, when the main control unit 41 determines the correct answer in the pressing order three times within the AT of one set of 50 games, the main control unit 41 outputs an AT signal for specifying the second set of ATs thereafter as indicated by a timing t4. As a result, it is possible to identify the second set of ATs in the external device. Further, when the AT signal is output to the outside, the main control unit 41 controls the game at the same time as the AT freeze executable control. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 executes only the navigation effect other than for determination from the timing t4 to the timing t5 when the AT2 set ends.

  As described above, in the AT according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines the effect control state of the sub-control unit 91 (for example, whether or not AT is in progress or the number of AT sets) within one set of AT. A determination navigation effect for determination and a normal navigation effect that is a navigation effect other than for determination are executed. Once the main control unit 41 identifies the effect control state of the sub-control unit 91, the determination navigation effect is not executed because there is no need to perform a determination process at the AT in the set. ing.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a four-choice determination navigation effect is executed in a specific period until it is specified that the AT is started, and a two-choice normal navigation effect is performed after the elapse of the specific period. Therefore, after the AT signal is output, it is not necessary to select the four-choice operation and operate the stop switch, so that the burden on the player can be reduced.

[Timing chart of control contents at the time of normal bell winning and bell lip winning]
Next, with reference to FIG. 31, an example of control during normal bell winning and control during bell lip winning will be described using a timing chart.

  First, the control at the time of a normal bell winning will be described using the timing chart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, the reel rotated from the timing t1 stops at the timing t2. At timing t2, a normal bell win occurs according to the display result derived by stopping all reels. Thereafter, the medal payout is started at timing t3, and the medal payout is completed at timing t6 when the payout period (in the present embodiment, the period during which eight medals are paid out is about 3 seconds) ends. Also, at a timing t3 to t6 which is a medal payout period, a bell winning effect is performed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 31A, even when a medal is inserted at a predetermined timing (for example, timing t4) during the medal payout period, the credit counter is not added at timing t5 during the subsequent payout period. . The inserted medal is returned from the medal payout exit 9. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 31A, when a medal is inserted at a predetermined timing (for example, timing t7) after timing t6 when the medal payout period ends, credits are added at timing t8 thereafter. The

  Next, the control at the time of winning the bell lip will be described using the timing chart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 31B, the reel rotated from the timing t1 stops at the timing t2. At the timing t2, any one of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins according to the display result derived by stopping all the reels. Thereafter, bell lip freeze is started at timing t3, and the process proceeds to a freeze release disapproval period (3 seconds in the present embodiment). In the release non-permission period, even if the player performs an operation such as inserting a medal, the freeze release condition is not satisfied, and the bell lip freeze does not end. In addition, during the cancellation non-permission period, a bell lip winning effect is performed. Thereafter, when the release non-permission period ends at timing t6, the process proceeds to the freeze release permission period. In the release permission period, when the player performs an operation such as inserting a medal, the freeze release condition is satisfied and the bell lip freeze ends.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 31B, even when a medal is inserted at a predetermined timing (for example, timing t4) during the release non-permission period, the credit counter is not updated at timing t5 during the subsequent release non-permission period. Not added. The inserted medal is returned from the medal payout exit 9. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 31B, when a medal is inserted at timing t7 during the release permission period after timing t6 when the release non-permission period ends, the bell lip freeze ends and at time t8. Credit is added.

  Thus, when a normal bell wins, credit addition is not updated during the payout period, and credit addition is updated after the payout period elapses, while when a bell lip wins, during the release non-permission period No credit addition update is performed in FIG. 1, and credit addition update is performed after the cancellation non-permission period has elapsed. In other words, no matter what win occurs, credits are not updated even if medals are inserted in a predetermined period immediately after winning, and credits are updated when medals are inserted after the predetermined period has elapsed. Both credit addition updates are similar control contents. Note that not only the regular bell but also a small role such as a watermelon is not subjected to the credit addition update during the payout period at the time of winning, and the credit addition update is performed after the payout period elapses. Therefore, the credit addition update when the bell lip is won has the same control content as the credit addition update when a small role such as a watermelon wins.

  In addition, when a normal bell is won, a bell winning effect is started immediately after winning, and the payout period (in this embodiment, the period during which eight medals are paid out is about 3 seconds) and the bell winning effect is also ended. On the other hand, when the bell lip is won, the bell lip winning effect is started immediately after the winning, the cancellation non-permission period (3 seconds in this embodiment) is ended, and the bell lip winning effect is also ended. That is, when any winning occurs, the winning effect starts immediately after winning, and the winning effect ends when a predetermined period (3 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses. Have the same control content.

[Mode of winning production]
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, a prize for the own machine (slot machine 1 in which the player plays) and other machines (slot machines other than the slot machine 1 in which the player plays, other slot machines). The production will be described.

  FIG. 32A shows an example of a winning effect for the slot machine 1 that is the own machine. When a normal bell is won, a “Bell-Bell-Bell” symbol combination is derived on the winning line L1, and a bell winning effect is performed. In the bell winning effect, the effect effect LED 52 is lit in yellow, and a medal payout sound (a sound “charin”) is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  When one of the bell lips 1 to 5 is won, a symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” is derived on an invalid line other than the winning line L1. In this example, winning the bell lip 5 results in the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” being drawn on the ineffective line descending to the right. Furthermore, a prize for winning a bell lip is performed by winning the bell lip 5. In the bell lip winning effect, a medal payout sound (sound “charin”) is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  In this way, when a bell-lip winning occurs, the same “bell-bell-bell” symbol combination is derived on a line different from that when a normal bell winning occurs. Therefore, the player can be made to recognize as if a normal bell win has occurred. Furthermore, when a prize for the bell lip occurs, a bell lip freeze for delaying the control to the pre-start state where the next game can be started is performed. In the 3 second non-permission period after the start of the bell lip freeze, a bell lip winning effect, which is common at least in part with the bell winning effect that is performed when a normal bell winning occurs, is performed. Thus, even when a bell-lip prize is generated, the player can be made to recognize as if a normal bell prize has occurred, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, when a player inserts a medal after a lapse of 3 seconds from the start of the bell lip freeze, when the player inserts a medal, the bell lip freeze ends, and the credit counter is added and updated by inserting the medal. Here, if there is no cancellation permission period in which the release of the bell lip freeze is prohibited from the start of the bell lip freeze, and the release permission period in which the release of the bell lip freeze is permitted, for impatient players There is a possibility that the Bellip prize-winning effect cannot be shown, and the interest of the game cannot be improved. On the other hand, if an excessive period of bell lip freeze is provided in order to show a bell lip winning effect, a player who wants to advance the game as soon as possible may feel dissatisfied. However, as in the present embodiment, by providing the cancellation non-permission period and the cancellation permission period, in the cancellation non-permission period, the player is allowed to show the bell lip winning effect and the cancellation permission period after the cancellation non-permission period has elapsed. Then, freezing can be terminated early according to the player's intention.

  Furthermore, during the release non-permission period, credit addition is not performed, and credit addition is performed after the release non-permission period elapses, so that in the release permission period after the release non-permission period elapses, Although the credit counter is not added and updated even though is inserted, the game can proceed smoothly.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 31, when a normal bell win occurs, the credit counter is added and updated by inserting a medal when the player inserts a medal after a payout period in which a medal is paid out. The credit counter addition update when a Bellip winning occurs and the credit counter addition updating when a normal Bell winning occurs have similar control contents. Thus, even when a bell-lip prize is generated, the player can be made to recognize as if a normal bell prize has occurred, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  Also, not only for regular bells, but also when a prize for a small role such as a watermelon occurs, when a player inserts a medal after the payout period in which the medal is paid out, a credit counter is added when the medal is inserted. Since the credit counter is updated, the credit counter addition update when the Bellip winning occurs and the credit counter addition updating when the small role winning such as a watermelon occurs are similar control contents. Thereby, even when a prize for a bell lip occurs, it is possible to make the player fully recognize as if a prize for a small role such as a watermelon has occurred, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  In order to cancel the bell lip freeze, it is necessary to perform a MAXBET operation, a medal insertion, and the like. Further, if the bell lip freeze is not canceled, the automatic bet is not made by the winning of the bell lip. For this reason, it is possible to make the player seem to be able to start the next game with a MAXBET operation or medal insertion after the normal bell is won, and there is no sense of incongruity.

  In addition, as shown in S91 of FIG. 16, when a Bellip winning has occurred, the insertion request LED 17 is turned on after the elapse of the belllip freeze release disapproval period and on the condition that the credit counter is not the upper limit of 50 cards. . As a result, even when a bell-lip prize is generated, the insertion request LED 17 is urged to insert a medal, so that the player can be sufficiently recognized as if a normal bell prize has occurred. There is no sense of incongruity.

  In addition, as shown in S92 of FIG. 16, when a Bellip winning has occurred, the BET switch valid LED 21 is turned on after the period of disapproval of canceling the Bellip freeze. As a result, even when a bell-lip prize is generated, the BET switch valid LED 21 is lit to prompt the BET operation by the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6, so that the player feels as if a normal bell prize has occurred. Can be recognized sufficiently, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 31, since the control contents of the production are the same in the bell winning effect when the normal bell wins and the bell lip winning effect when the bell lip is won, even when a bell lip winning occurs, The player can be made to fully recognize it as if a normal bell win has occurred, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  FIG. 32B shows an example of a winning effect for a slot machine (other slot machine) other than the slot machine 1 which is another machine. For example, in another slot machine, when winning a small bell, a symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Bell” is derived on the winning line, and a winning effect is performed. In the winning effect at this time, a medal payout sound ("charin" sound) is output from a speaker provided in the upper part of the chassis.

  Here, when the bell lip winning in the slot machine 1 shown in FIG. 32 (a) is compared with the bell winning in the other slot machines shown in FIG. 32 (b), the winning line L1 is obtained when the bell lip winning in the slot machine 1 is compared. The symbol combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is derived on the invalid line other than “Bell-Bell-Bell”, whereas the symbol combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is derived on the winning line when winning a bell in other slot machines. Is done. Further, at the time of a bell lip winning in the slot machine 1, a bell lip winning effect is performed and a medal payout sound (sound “charin”) is output from the speakers 53 and 54, whereas at the time of a bell winning in another slot machine In the same way, a winning effect is performed and a medal payout sound ("charin" sound) is output from the speaker. Therefore, the player who plays the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has played a game in the past in another slot machine, or saw a mode when a bell was won in another slot machine by a magazine or the like. If there is, there is a high possibility of recognizing that the Bell Lip winning in the slot machine 1 is the Bell winning from the rule of thumb.

  As a result, when a bell lip winning occurs in the slot machine 1, the same “bell-bell-bell” as when a bell winning occurs on a different line from when a bell winning occurs in the other slot machines. Since the symbol combination is derived, it is possible to make the player recognize as if a winning of a bell has occurred. Furthermore, when a bell-lip winning occurs in the slot machine 1, a bell-lip freeze is performed to delay the control to the pre-start state where the next game can be started. During the three-second release-permitted period after the start of the bell lip freeze, a bell lip winning effect that is shared at least in part with the winning effect and the effect that is performed when a bell winning a small role occurs in another slot machine. Done. Thus, even when a bell-lip prize is generated, the player can be made to recognize as if a bell prize has occurred, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, as a factor that the player who plays the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment recognizes as if a small role winning has occurred when winning a bell lip, winning a bell with another slot machine In addition, the following can be considered. For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), in another slot machine, even if a small role banana having the same yellow symbol as the bell symbol wins, a bell lip winning occurs in the slot machine 1 When this is done, the player can be made to recognize as if a small role winning has occurred. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), even in the case where a small melon having a different color from the bell symbol wins in another slot machine, “replay” like a re-game player Since a small role that does not have the same symbol is won, the slot machine 1 similarly receives a prize for a bell lip that does not have the “replay” symbol, as if the small role has been won. The player can be recognized.

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

[About the prize production]
In the present embodiment, in the bell winning effect that is normally performed when winning a bell, the effect effect LED 52 is lit in yellow, and a medal payout sound (a sound “charin”) is output from the speakers 53 and 54. It was directing. Further, the bell lip winning effect performed when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 5 is an effect in which a medal payout sound (sound “charin”) is output from the speakers 53 and 54. However, the contents of the effects of the bell winning effect and the bell lip winning effect may be other effects. For example, the contents of the effects of the bell winning effect and the bell lip winning effect are such that a special effect image that is not displayed in a normal game is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, or a character image that is displayed in a normal game. An image whose color has changed may be displayed, or a “bell” pattern may be displayed. In addition, the contents of effects include effect images, music (such as BGM), timbre, LED color, and the like. When a bell lip winning effect is performed, an effect that is at least partially in common with the bell winning effect when the normal bell wins is performed, and the player is made to recognize as if the normal bell winning has occurred As long as it is possible, the contents of the winning effect may be any. In addition, when the bell lip winning effect is performed, an effect that is at least partially in common with the winning effect when a small role in another slot machine (for example, bell, banana, melon shown in FIG. 32) is performed is performed. The contents of the winning effect may be any as long as the player can be recognized as if the winning of a small role has occurred.

  In addition, the bell lip winning effect and the bell winning effect are common in the point that the medal payout sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be at least partially common. In the present embodiment, the medal payout sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 in the bell lip winning effect and the winning effect performed at the time of the bell winning in another slot machine, the banana winning, or the melon winning. The production contents are common, but the production contents are not limited to this, and the production contents of both productions may be common at least in part.

  Also, in the Bellip winning effect and the Bell winning effect, although the winning effect is started immediately after winning the prize and the winning effect is finished after a predetermined period of 3 seconds, the control content of the effect is the same. Not limited to this. For example, the bell lip winning effect and the bell winning effect are the same in that the winning effect is started immediately after winning, and the effect periods may be different. That is, the control content of both effects may be the same in that the start timing of the winning effect is the same. Alternatively, the Bellip winning effect and the Bell winning effect differ in that the winning effect is started immediately after winning, and the effect period may be the same. That is, the control content of both effects may be the same in that the effect period of the winning effect is the same. Further, the control contents may be the same for the bell lip winning effect and the bell winning effect except for the start timing of the winning effect and the effect period. Other control contents include the display timing and display period of the effect image, the volume of music (such as BGM), and the brightness of the LED.

[About Bell Lip Freeze]
In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the bell lip freeze processing shown in FIG. 16 is executed to generate a bell lip freeze after the bell lip winning and before the automatic betting. However, the bell lip freeze may be generated or started when the bell lip winning game ends (for example, the bell lip freeze processing is executed in the winning determination processing in S6 or the payout processing in S7 in FIG. 12).

  In addition, the bell lip freeze is executed not only with a 100% probability when a bell lip prize is won, but also with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of less than 100%, such as 50%) by executing a freeze lottery when a bell lip prize is won. It may be executed. Moreover, in this freeze lottery, it may be determined by lottery whether or not to execute a bell-lip prize effect. Furthermore, in this freeze lottery, the length of the cancellation disapproval period may be determined by lottery.

[Promotion of BET operation]
In this embodiment, as shown in S92 of FIG. 16, after the bell lip freeze is executed and the release non-permission period has elapsed, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are lit to the player. Although a BET operation was prompted, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the player may be prompted to perform a BET operation by performing an effect such as displaying a message image such as “Please BET” on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

[Release of Bell Lip Freeze]
In the present embodiment, BET operation and medal insertion (detection by a release sensor) are set as conditions for releasing (ending) the bell lip freeze. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other conditions may be used.

  For example, the freeze release condition may be satisfied after a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds longer than the release non-permission period) from the start of the bell lip freeze, or the freeze release condition is satisfied by operating the checkout switch 10. You may do. If the player usually performs an operation to start the next game when a small role such as a normal bell wins, the operation may be set as a freeze release condition. For example, when a small role such as a normal bell wins, if there is a button that prompts the player to operate by surely turning on, the operation of the button may be set as a freeze release condition.

  Further, the bell lip freeze may be canceled by any one of the elapse of a predetermined time, the BET operation, the medal insertion, and the credit settlement operation. For example, the freeze release condition may be established only by inserting medals. Further, the bell lip freeze may be canceled when all of the plurality of conditions are satisfied, or when any two or more conditions among the plurality of conditions are satisfied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the bell lip freeze is executed as a method for prompting the player to perform a BET operation or medal insertion when winning one of the bell lips 1 to 5. However, it is not limited to freeze. For example, when winning a prize in one of the bell lips 1 to 5, an image for prompting a BET operation or a medal insertion is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the same manner as when winning a normal bell. Alternatively, a sound for prompting a BET operation or medal insertion may be output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  In addition, the release sensor that detects the inserted medal is provided on the side closer to the medal insertion unit 4 than the flow path switching solenoid 30 (that is, on the upstream side of the flow path switching solenoid 30), but is not limited thereto. For example, the release sensor may be provided in the flow path between the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the hopper tank 34a. In this case, since the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on in S90 of FIG. 16 after the cancellation disapproval period has elapsed, the inserted medal flows down to the hopper tank 34a side and is detected by the release sensor. The freeze will end. Thus, there is no inconvenience that the medal is paid out from the medal payout exit 9 together with the release of the freeze.

  Further, the release sensor for releasing the bell lip freeze may be one that uses a specific sensor among a plurality of sensors included in the insertion medal sensor 31. In this case, all of the plurality of sensors may be provided on the downstream side of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the medal insertion unit is more specific than the flow path switching solenoid 30 for a specific sensor among the plurality of sensors. 4 may be provided on the side close to 4 (that is, on the upstream side of the flow path switching solenoid 30). Furthermore, whether or not the freeze release condition by inserting a medal is satisfied is determined based on the detection results of all the centers included in the inserted medal sensor 31 (whether or not an appropriate detection result is obtained). Also good.

  In the present embodiment, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on in S90 of FIG. 16 on the condition that the cancellation non-permission period has elapsed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on under the condition that the release non-permission period has elapsed and the inserted medal has been detected by the release sensor (that is, the freeze has ended). There may be. Even in this case, since the release sensor is provided on the upstream side of the flow path switching solenoid 30, the inserted medal is released regardless of whether or not the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on. The freeze release condition is satisfied by the detection by the sensor.

[Regarding credit renewal when executing Bell Lip Freeze]
In the present embodiment, when the bell lip is won, credit addition is not updated even if the medal insertion itself is accepted in the cancellation non-permission period, and the medal insertion itself is accepted after the cancellation non-permission period elapses. The credit was added and updated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the addition of medals itself is not accepted during the release non-permission period, so credit addition is not performed. An update may be performed. Also, in this case, when the normal bell wins, similarly, the medal insertion itself is not accepted during the payout period, so credit addition is not performed, and the medal insertion itself after the payout period has elapsed. May be accepted and credit addition update may be performed.

[Allowable timing for input / settlement after replay winning]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 17D, the timing at which insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning is at the start or completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning. Although an example has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a timing at which a predetermined condition is established after the start or completion of an automatic BET by replay winning. The predetermined condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time elapses, or may be satisfied when a predetermined process ends.

  As an example in which the predetermined condition is satisfied after a predetermined time has elapsed after completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning, for example, the BET command (with BET sound) set in S17 of FIG. When the average time required to complete the third BET sound output based on the command is time A, the predetermined condition is established when time A has elapsed since YES is determined in S15. Further, when the average time required for the BET command (no BET sound) set in S18 of FIG. 13 to be output to the sub-control unit 91 and received is time B, The predetermined condition may be satisfied when time B elapses after YES is determined in S15. After determining YES in S15, it may be possible to shift to S21 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which the insertion after the replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of the replay. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the insertion after the replay winning is allowed according to the type of the replay. It may be configured. For example, the insertion may not be permitted after the first replay winning, but the insertion may be permitted only after the second replay winning. In other words, it is possible to allow the player to enter the game only when it is difficult to notice the replay winning, thereby improving the convenience without causing the player to be bothered.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example is described in which payment after a replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of replay. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and payment after a replay winning is allowed depending on the type of replay. You may comprise as follows. For example, payment may not be allowed after the first replay winning, but payment may be allowed only after the second replay winning. In other words, the payment may be allowed only when it is difficult to notice the replay winning, and the convenience may be improved without bothering the player.

[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, the 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 at 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 aligned 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. Based on the above, “other slot machines” are, for example, “bell” symbols, “watermelon” symbols, “cherry” symbols, or “cherry” symbols and other symbols on the winning line. This corresponds to a case where a winning combination of a small role in which medals are paid out when it is derived.

  In addition, when winning one of the bell lip 1-5, 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. From the above, for “other slot machines”, for example, yellow symbols, green symbols, red symbols, or red symbols and other symbols were drawn on the winning line. This corresponds to a case where a prize for a small role in which medals are sometimes paid out occurs.

  Furthermore, the symbol combinations displayed at other positions when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 5 is not limited to the symbol combination of the small role such as a normal bell, but the symbol combination that allows the player to recognize the small role. If it is. In other words, any symbol combination other than the symbol combination that causes 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”, “Rip”, “Riple”, “ There is a symbol combination composed of symbols to which any of the characters “R”, “RE”, “REP”, “RP”, and “REPLAY” is attached. In addition, if a symbol combination composed of symbols of a predetermined fruit (for example, bell, watermelon, cherry, banana, melon) is a small role, the symbol combination that allows the player to recognize that the re-game role has been derived There is a symbol combination composed of symbols of fruits other than predetermined fruits (for example, bell, watermelon, cherry, banana, melon). Further, if a payout sound is produced when a small combination is derived, the combination of symbols that emits the payout sound when derived is a combination of symbols that allows the player to recognize the small combination. Based on the above, “other slot machines” are a combination of a re-playing role or loser to a player, such as a symbol combination composed of a predetermined fruit symbol such as “banana” or “melon”. This corresponds to a case where a small combination winning in which a medal is paid out occurs when a symbol combination other than the symbol combination to be recognized as having been derived is derived on the winning line.

  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 player recognizes as a small role in other general slot machines by deriving a normal bell symbol combination to other positions. 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 as a small role in other general slot machines. Therefore, it can be recognized that medals are paid out.

  In addition, in the symbol combination of “normal bell”, when using a symbol unique to the slot machine, for example, a symbol of a color other than the 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.

  The winning line L2 that connects 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 is not limited to the winning line L1 that connects 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. A winning line L3 connecting 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, a lower stage of the left reel 2L, a middle line of the middle reel 2C, a winning line L4 connecting the upper stage of the right reel 2R, and the left reel 2L A winning line L5 connecting the lower stage, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R may be used. Furthermore, not only one winning line but a plurality of winning lines may be set. Even if the winning line is set as described above, 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 the lines other than the winning line.

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

  Further, 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 bell lip 1 to 5 is derived and the bell lip 1 to 5 does not win, and the pattern combination of the normal bell derived in other positions does not win. Also good.

[About checkout processing]
In the above-described embodiment, regarding the settlement process, when the settlement switch 10 is operated in a state where the bet number is set by inserting a medal or by operating the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6, FIG. In S56, when NO is determined and the betting number settlement process is performed in S57, and then the settlement switch 10 is operated again, an example in which YES is determined in S56 of FIG. 14 and credit settlement process is performed in S59, that is, first An example was described in which the betting amount was settled by the above settlement operation and the credit settlement was performed by the next settlement operation. However, the checkout process is not limited to such a pattern, but may be performed in the following pattern.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example of performing processing of sequentially turning on the 1BETLED14, the 2BETLED15, and the 3BETLED16 according to the value of the BET counter after the value of the BET counter is added regardless of the type of replay won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the automatic re-bet after the first replay winning is performed, the 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED 15, 3BETLED 16 are sequentially turned on, and after the second replay winning is automatically betted In this case, the processing may not be performed.

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

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

[Navistock lottery]
In this embodiment, when AT freeze is executed, the probability that the number of navigation stocks will be given in the navigation stock lottery and the probability that the number of navigation stocks when given will increase, and the player's degree of advantage Was to improve. However, other methods may be used as a method for improving the player's advantage.

  For example, a navigation stock may be given without a navigation stock lottery by executing AT freeze. Further, the AT freezing may be executed, so that the number of AT lottery combinations that trigger the execution of the navigation stock lottery may be increased for a predetermined number of games. Any method may be used as long as the player's advantage is improved when the AT freeze is executed compared to when the AT freeze is not executed.

[About judgment navigation effects]
In the present embodiment, the normal lip and the push order lip are used as the 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. It may be a thing. 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 the navigation stock lottery, the number of navigation stocks acquired and the navigation stock Related to the right to make a transition to an advantageous gaming state, such as the presence or absence of a game, the number of games in the advantageous gaming state and the continuation rate, the ease of execution of a premier effect or setting suggestion effect, the effect type, the wallpaper of the mobile terminal to the player Or the presence 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 presence or absence of the wallpaper of a portable terminal, or music, may be specified. 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.

[About AT start judgment processing]
In the present embodiment, as indicated by Sk5 in FIG. 24, when the pushing order for the determination role matches the pushing order actually operated by the player three times, the main control unit 41 starts the AT. In particular, the AT signal is externally output, but the determination process is not limited thereto.

  For example, if controlled by AT, it is possible to win the bell lip 5 that triggers the transition from the normal state to the RT state by the navigation effect in the game won in the push order lip 2 or the push order lip 3, so that the main control unit 41 may specify the start of AT based on winning the bell lip 5 and output an AT signal externally.

[About AT end judgment processing]
In the present embodiment, as shown in Sm3 of FIG. 25, the main control unit 41 determines that one of the bell lips 1 to 4 that triggers the transition from the RT state to the normal state has won a prize, However, the present invention is not limited to such a determination process.

  For example, the main control unit 41 is not limited to specifying the end of the AT when the winning of any of the bell lip 1 to 4 is specified once, but is not limited to specifying the end of the AT. It may be the one that specifies the end of. As a result, even if the player is in the AT and the navigation effect is being executed, even if the player wins one of the bell lip 1 to 4 by mistake in the operation procedure, etc., immediately. It is possible to prevent the external output of the AT signal from being canceled.

  Further, the external output of the AT signal may be canceled when the special event stops a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period. For example, the external output of the AT signal is canceled when the special game is stopped a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) after the special game is stopped until the predetermined game (for example, 10 games) is consumed. Also, the special event was stopped a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) between the time when the special event was stopped and the winning situation where the special event could be stopped until the predetermined number of times (10 times). Sometimes, the external output of the AT signal may be canceled.

  Further, not only the winning ones such as the bell lip 1 to 4, but a predetermined losing display result that does not generate any winnings such as, for example, an outcome derived only when the winning of the bell is missed is provided. When derived, it may identify the end of the AT.

  In the present embodiment, the AT signal is externally output when the main control unit 41 specifies the start of AT, and the AT signal is externally output during the AT when the end of AT is specified. Was to cancel. Thereby, an external device such as the data counter 200 can specify the start of the AT when the output of the AT signal is started, and can specify the end of the AT when the AT signal is not output. It was. However, it is not limited to such a form. For example, the AT start signal may be externally output when the main control unit 41 specifies the AT start, and the AT end signal may be externally output when the AT end is specified. That is, the main control unit 41 may output a signal indicating the start or end at both the start and end of the AT. According to this, an external device such as the data counter 200 can specify the start of the AT when the AT start signal is output, and can specify the end of the AT when the AT end signal is output.

[Notification of bet amount]
In the present embodiment, an example in which the number of bets is notified using the speakers 53 and 54, the liquid crystal display 51, and the credit display 11 is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. Mounted on the back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) arranged on the inner side, the transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be seen), the front door 1b, etc. The bet number may be notified by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as a lamp, LED, vibration of the BET switch, ventilation from the surroundings of the BET switch, and a change in temperature of the BET switch. The notification may be performed using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when notification is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side). An apparatus that performs only notification may be provided.

  Moreover, although the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is performed and the BET number is the same as the previous game or the replay is won, an example of taking over the display of the BET number of 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 has been described. For example, the handover may be performed only in one of the cases.

[Other variations]
In this embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and according to a combination of display results derived to the three reels. The slot machine where a prize is generated was 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.

  In this embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and setting bets using game balls as game values. Or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

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

  As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid to the player's hand when a win occurs. You may employ | adopt the enclosed slot machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. 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. When such a sealed slot machine is employed, the contents of the BET operation performed by the medal insertion operation in the present embodiment are as follows. For example, an IC card owned by a player is inserted into a card unit installed adjacent to an enclosing slot machine, and the points associated with the IC card (this is stored in the IC card itself). (It may be stored in the card unit in association with identification information for identifying the player), and a BET operation is performed with the enclosed medal by operating the medal lending button by the player. Conceivable. In such a mode, even if the player operates the medal lending button during the freeze release non-permission period, the freeze is not released nor the credit is renewed, and after the release non-permission period has elapsed and the transition is made to the release permission period. If the player operates the medal lending button, the freeze is released and the credit is updated.

  In this embodiment, only two gaming states are set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is a slot machine that transitions between three or more gaming states according to winning of a combination or winning a prize. Also good. Alternatively, only one gaming state may be set, and the player's profit may be adjusted by payout by the AT without transitioning between the gaming states. Further, in the present embodiment, an example of controlling the assist time (AT) for executing a navigation effect in which information corresponding to the winning situation is notified as an advantageous state for the player has been described, but an advantageous state for the player In addition to the replay time (RT) where the winning probability of replay is high, a special gaming state such as a so-called bonus (BB (big bonus), RB (regular bonus), or CB (chance bonus)). (When it is controlled to any one of a plurality of gaming states (for example, RT1, RT2, etc.), the CB may be executed without changing the gaming state being controlled.) It may be controlled.

  Processing may be performed to clear (for example, “0”) the navigation stock number when a bonus advantageous to the player is won in a state where the navigation stock number remains, until after the bonus ends. It may be a process that carries over, may be a process that subtracts a predetermined number, may be a process that adds and adds a predetermined number, and any process is performed for each bonus winning. It is also possible to determine whether to perform and perform the determined processing. 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.

  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. Once the conditions are met, the right to move to the AT again is granted, and when winning the lottery at the end of the AT, the right to move to the AT again is granted. The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in this embodiment to the slot machine to be controlled. 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.

  In this embodiment, one set of ATs is completed when a fixed number of games are played. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the number of games determined by lottery for one set is exhausted The termination condition of the advantageous state may be satisfied in a different aspect from the present embodiment, such as the process that terminates in

  In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, among values in the range of 0% to 100%, It may be a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100%.

  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 equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control unit, 140 hall computer, 200 data counter, 1000 External output board.

Claims (1)

Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display section is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a winning can be generated according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections. In a slot machine
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number for playing a game;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result combination;
Pre-determining means for determining display result combinations that are allowed to be derived;
Game value storage means for storing a game value used to set a bet number;
A game value update means capable of updating the game value stored in the game value storage means when the game value is input;
Bet number setting notification means for performing bet number setting notification capable of specifying the set bet number;
The determination result by the prior determination means includes a specific display result combination among the re-game display result combinations for setting the bet amount so that the next game can be started without consuming the game value owned by the player. A first re-game determination result that is permitted to be derived, and a second re-game determination result that is permitted to derive a predetermined display result combination different from the specific display result combination ,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first replay determination result, the lottery regarding the control to the advantageous state cannot be executed, whereas the determination result of the prior determination means is the second replay determination result. When it is a game determination result, the lottery can be executed,
The derivation control means includes
If determination result by the pre-determination means is the first replay determination result performs derivable control the specific display result combination,
If determination result by the pre-determination means is the second replay determination result performs derivable control combinations the predetermined display result,
The gaming value update means stores the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means by inputting the gaming value regardless of which of the specific display result combination and the predetermined display result combination is derived. Value can be updated,
The betting number setting notifying means sets a betting number for playing a game without using a gaming value by the betting number setting means when either the specific display result combination or the predetermined display result combination is derived. when it is, adoptive in the previous game draw aspects of the betting amount setting notification of the game,
The slot machine is
When a game medium is inserted by a player when a game is being performed, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game is also updated. Without updating the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means,
When a game medium is inserted by the player after the game is finished without deriving the replay display result combination, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is less than a predetermined upper limit number. Sometimes the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit number is reached, the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is updated,
After the re-game display result combination is derived and the game is over, the player can play the game media until the next game can be started after the bet number is set without consuming the game value owned by the player. When inserted, the game value owned by the player is not updated without updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means or the game value stored in the game value storage means. The game value stored in the game value storage means is updated when a player inserts a game medium after the bet number is set without consuming the game and the next game can be started. It is possible, a slot machine.

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