JP6407202B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. Set and start rotation with the specified number of bets set, and start rotation of the reels, and rotate by operating the stop button as the derivation operation means provided for each reel. Stop. When all the reels stop rotating, a winning combination is generated by deriving a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter also referred to as a symbol combination) on the winning line. .

  As types of roles, there are types such as a small role, a special role, and a replay role. 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 special role 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 that increases the winning probability of a small role in a special state such as a big bonus than the winning probability of a small role in a normal state other than the special state (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

Japanese Patent No. 4925440

  However, in the slot machine as described above, more medals can be expected in the special state than in the normal state, but the overall game mode tends to be relatively uniform and monotonous.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can eliminate the monotony of a game by giving variations to the game mode in a special state. .

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow winnings before the display result is derived;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result based on a determination result of the prior determination means;
A plurality of game states including at least a normal game state and a special game state; and
A slot through which game media are loaded;
Game value storage means for storing a game value that can be used to set a bet amount;
Bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game;
Re-game derivation setting means for setting the bet number so that the next game can be started without consuming the player's gaming value when the re-game display result is derived ;
A path switching means for switching a flow-down path of the game medium input by the player to a discharge-side path that is discharged to the outside or an intake-side path that is taken into the inside;
Switching control means for controlling the route switching means ,
The determination result of the prior determination means includes
A special decision result that allows derivation of a special display result to be shifted to the special gaming state;
A first determination result that permits derivation of a first display result for paying out a predetermined number of game media and a third display result for paying out less than the predetermined number of game media;
A second determination result that allows derivation of a second display result for paying out a predetermined number of game media and a fourth display result for paying out less than the predetermined number of game media;
A third determination result to allow the derivation of the first display result and the second result is displayed contains at least,
In the normal gaming state, the determination result may be the first determination result or the second determination result,
In the special game state, the determination result may be the third determination result,
The slot machine is
When a game medium is inserted by a player when a game is being performed, the game value stored in the game value storage unit is also updated by updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit. Without updating
When a game medium is inserted by a player after the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, and when the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is less than a predetermined upper limit number Updating the betting number stored in the betting number storage means, and updating the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means when the upper limit is reached;
When a game medium is inserted by the player after the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended until the next game can be started after the betting number is set by the re-game derivation setting means, The bet amount is set by the re-game derivation setting unit without updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit or the game value stored in the game value storage unit. when is it turned the game medium by the player in later the next game becomes possible initiated, Ri can der to update the value for a game stored in the gaming value storage means,
The switching control means includes
After the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, the game media can be inserted without determining whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means has reached the upper limit number. Perform the first possible setting process to set that it is possible,
After the replay display result is derived and the game is ended, the bet amount is set by the replay deriving time setting means, and before determining whether or not the insertion of a game medium is detected, the value for gaming It is determined whether or not the gaming value stored in the storage means has reached the upper limit number, and if the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means has not reached the upper limit number, the game medium When the second possible setting process for setting that the game value can be inserted is performed and the game value stored in the game value storage means has reached the upper limit number, the game medium cannot be inserted. The first impossibility setting process for setting that is,
Whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number when the insertion of the game medium is detected in a state where the game medium can be inserted after the bet number is set. And when the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means reaches the upper limit number, a second impossibility setting process is performed for setting that the gaming medium cannot be inserted,
After the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result and the betting number stored in the betting number storage means reaches the upper limit number, the insertion of the game medium is detected in a state where the gaming medium can be inserted. Also, after the replay display result is derived and the game ends, and the number of bets is set by the replay deriving time setting means, the insertion of the game medium is detected in a state where the game medium can be inserted. The game value stored in the game value storage means is determined by a common determination process to determine whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number. When the number reaches the upper limit, the common second impossible setting process is performed,
A common switching process is performed both when the first impossibility setting process is performed and when the second impossibility setting process is performed, so that the game medium cannot be inserted. In such a case, the path switching means is controlled so that the flow path of the game medium input by the player becomes the discharge side path,
By performing the common switching process both when the first possible setting process is performed and when the second possible setting process is performed, it is set that the game medium can be inserted. The path switching means is controlled so that the flow-down path of the game medium input by the player becomes the take-in path,
The payout rate of the game medium in the special game state is less than 1 and smaller than the payout rate of the game medium in the normal game state,
In the normal gaming state, a lottery regarding the notification state for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means operated to derive the display result can be performed, whereas in the special gaming state, the lottery is not performed. .

  According to such a structure, the monotony of a game can be eliminated by giving a variation to the game mode in a special state.

(1) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R) that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can each be 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.
A gaming state control means (for example, a gaming state control means for controlling to one gaming state among a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal state (for example, a normal state or inside) and a special state (for example, BB) different from the normal state. Processing to shift the game state by the main control unit 41),
Before the display result is derived, numerical information acquisition means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for acquiring numerical information (for example, a random value);
Range information storage means (for example, a determination value table stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c) for storing range information capable of specifying a range of determination values;
Predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation from a plurality of types of display results based on the numerical information and the range information,
The plurality of types of display results include a first grant display result (for example, a middle bell) and a second grant display result (for example, a right-up bell) accompanied by a game value.
The range information includes
The range of the specified determination value is a first range (for example, the range of determination values corresponding to the middle bell (the range of determination values of the push order bell A1, push order bell B1, push order bell C1, and push order bell D1). )) First range information;
A range of the determination value that is specified does not overlap with the first range (for example, a range of determination values corresponding to a right-up bell (push order bell A2, push order bell B2, push order bell C2, and push range). Second range information that is the range of the judgment value of the forward bell D2));
Third range information in which the range of the specified determination value is a third range (for example, a range of determination values corresponding to a BB middle-pressing order bell in which a middle bell and a right-up bell overlap) is included,
The pre-determining means includes
In the normal state, derivation of the first imparted display result is allowed based on the numerical information and the first range information (for example, in the normal state or inside, the push order bell A1, push order bell B1, push On the other hand, the second bell display result is derived based on the numerical value information and the second range information. Allowed (for example, in the normal state or inside, the winning order bell A2, push order bell B2, push order bell C2, and push order bell D2 are used to determine the winning of the right-up bell),
In the special state, the derivation of the first provision display result is allowed and the derivation of the second provision display result is permitted based on the numerical information and the third range information (for example, in the BB, in the BB middle pressing order). Using the range of bell judgment values, the middle bell and right-up bell will be selected)
The third range is a range that is narrower than the range in which the first range and the second range are combined (for example, the number of judgment values for the BB middle push order bell (16000) is the judgment value for all push order bells). Less than the sum of the numbers (48000).)

  According to such a configuration, in the special state, the derivation of the first provision display result is allowed and the derivation of the second provision display result is permitted based on the numerical information and the third range information. Furthermore, the third range that is the range of the determination value specified by the third range information is the first range that is the range of the determination value specified by the first range information and the determination value that is specified by the second range information. It is a range narrower than the range combined with the second range as the range. Therefore, in the special state, the range excluding the third range from the range including the first range and the second range is vacant, and the degree of design freedom in the special state can be improved.

  In the above (1), it is sufficient that the relationship of the third range <the first range + the second range is maintained, and the third range = the first range, the third range = the second range, 3 range> first range, 3rd range> second range may be sufficient.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The range information storage means includes range information used in the normal state (for example, a range of determination values identifiable by a normal state determination value table) and range information used in the special state (for example, a determination value table for BB). The range of judgment values that can be specified by
The range information used in the normal state includes the first range information and the second range information, and does not include the third range information (for example, in the normal state or inside, the push order bell The range of the judgment value is set, and the range of the judgment value of the BB middle pressing order bell is not set)
The range information used in the special state includes the third range information, and does not include the first range information and the second range information (for example, in BB, the determination value of the BB middle push order bell) Is set, and the range of the judgment value of the push order bell is not set).

  According to such a configuration, the first range information, the second range information, and the third range information can be distinguished from the range information used in the normal state and the range information used in the special state.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
Further provided is a granting means for giving game value (for example, a payout process by the main control unit 41),
The granting unit gives the same gaming value when the first grant display result is derived and when the second grant display result is derived (for example, either of the middle bell and the right-up bell) Even if you win, 8 medals will be paid out).

  According to such a configuration, in the special state, derivation of the first grant display result and the second grant display result that give the same game value to each other is allowed, so the first grant display result and the second grant The processing is simpler than that which gives different values depending on the display result.

(4) In the slot machines of (1) to (3) above,
Further provided is a granting means for giving game value (for example, a payout process by the main control unit 41),
The range information includes fourth range information that can specify a range excluding the third range from a range including the first range and the second range (for example, determination values of all push order bells). Range excluding the range of the judgment value of the BB middle press order bell from the range combined with the range),
The pre-determining means permits the derivation of a third giving display result (for example, one-piece combination) accompanied by a gaming value based on the numerical information and the fourth range information in the special state,
When the third grant display result is derived, the granting unit grants a smaller game value than when either the first grant display result or the second grant display result is derived (for example, in the middle row) (Eight medals are paid out when either the bell or the right-up bell wins, whereas one medal is paid out when winning a single winning combination).

  According to such a configuration, in the special state, the first assignment display result based on the fourth range information that can specify the range excluding the third range from the range including the first range and the second range. The derivation of the third grant display result that gives a smaller game value than when either of the second grant display results is derived is allowed. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the game value grant rate in the special state, and to suppress the player's gambling.

(5) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
Further provided is a granting means for giving game value (for example, a payout process by the main control unit 41),
The game value grant rate by the grant means in the special state is less than 1 (for example, the medal payout rate in BB is less than 1 as shown in FIG. 11).

  According to such a configuration, since the game value grant rate in the special state is less than 1, the grant rate in the game state other than the special state can be increased even when the overall grant rate is limited.

(6) In the slot machines of (1) to (5) above,
The number of bets at which one game can be started is the same in the normal state and the special state (for example, the number of bets in one game is 3 BET in any of the normal state, inside, and BB).

  According to such a configuration, processing when the gaming state is shifted becomes simpler than that in which the betting number at which one game can be started differs between the normal state and the special state.

(7) In the slot machines of (1) to (6) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means (for example, reel control 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 and the operation of the derivation operation means,
The display results allowed by the pre-determining means include a special display result (for example, BB) accompanying the transition to the special state and a general display result (for example, a small role) other than the special display result. Included,
The gaming state control means, when the special display result is derived, controls the special state to increase the probability that the general display result is permitted to be derived,
When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and the special display result permitted by the determination is not derived, a carry-over means (for example, by the main control unit 41) carries over the determination after the next game. BB ’s winning status after the next game)
In a state where the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over, it is possible to play a game without using the game value in the general display result than in a state where the decision is not carried over Re-playing high-probability state control means (for example, main control) for controlling to a re-playing high-probability state (for example, inside) that increases the probability that it is determined that the derivation of the re-play display result accompanied with the re-playing is performed. Processing to move into the interior by the unit 41),
A right granting means for granting a right advantageous to the player (for example, a process of granting navigation stock by the sub-control unit 91);
When the right is granted by the right granting means, a notification state in which an operation mode of the derivation operating means advantageous to the player is notified in accordance with the determination by the prior determination means in the replay high probability state (for example, , AT) is further provided with notification state control means (for example, processing controlled by AT by the sub-control unit 91),
When the replay high probability state is not controlled to the notification state, the gaming value is reduced (for example, the payout rate is less than 1 in non-AT), while the notification is performed in the replay high probability state. When the derivation operation means is operated in a state controlled and notified, the gaming value is increased (for example, the payout rate is 1 or more in non-AT),
The right granting means can grant the right in a state where the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried forward (for example, a state in which the winning of BB is carried over) (for example, a navigation stock lottery) , While the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result has not been carried forward, and the derivation of the special display result has been decided, and the control is performed to the special state. When it is, the right is not granted (for example, the navigation stock lottery cannot be executed in the normal state or BB).

  According to such a configuration, the right to be controlled to the notification state can be given in a state where the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried forward. On the other hand, when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is allowed while the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result is not carried over, the right to be controlled to the notification state is given. That is, the right to be controlled to the notification state is not given at the same time as the determination that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. Furthermore, the right to be controlled to the notification state is also given when controlled to the special state. That is, when it is determined to permit the derivation of the next special display result based on the right granted in the special state, the right to be controlled to the notification state is not given at the same time. Therefore, a situation in which many advantageous values can be obtained with a single opportunity does not occur, and moderate euphoria can be ensured.

(8) In the slot machines of (1) to (7) above,
Game medium detecting means (for example, inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium;
A gaming value (for example, a credit counter that is a credit value) that can be used to set the number of bets in accordance with a betting operation (for example, an operation to the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6) that allows one game to start. Game value storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing
Bet number storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing the bet number (for example, the value of a BET counter) set for one game;
When the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means (for example, YES in S30 of FIG. 14), the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means and the game stored in the game value storage means Game medium detection update means for updating any of the utility values (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 and S40 in FIG. 14),
By deriving the re-game display result (for example, the first to third replays) (for example, YES in S12 of FIG. 13), the next game can be started without using the game value. Re-game derivation update means (for example, S16 and S17 in FIG. 13) for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means,
The game medium detection time update means includes:
The game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result, so that the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit number. When the number is less than (for example, 3), the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit is reached, the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is updated. Updating means for detecting the first game medium (for example, S33 to S35 in FIG. 14);
After the re-game display result is derived, the game medium detection is performed after the re-game derivation updating unit updates the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit and the next game can be started. When the game medium is detected by the means, second game medium detection updating means (for example, S40 in FIG. 14; S10 to S12 in FIG. 13) that updates the game value stored in the game value storage means. In addition to the above process, the process is executed after S20 after the bet amount setting is completed by the processes of S13 to S17 and after it is determined that credit is possible in S18 (see FIG. 16C). Including.

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

(9) In the slot machines of (1) to (8) above,
Game medium detecting means (for example, inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium;
A gaming value (for example, a credit counter that is a credit value) that can be used to set the number of bets in accordance with a betting operation (for example, an operation to the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6) that allows one game to start. Game value storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing
Bet number storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing the bet number (for example, the value of a BET counter) set for one game;
When the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means (for example, YES in S30 of FIG. 14), the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means and the game stored in the game value storage means Game medium detection update means for updating any of the utility values (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 and S40 in FIG. 14),
By deriving the re-game display result (for example, the first to third replays) (for example, YES in S12 of FIG. 13), the next game can be started without using the game value. Re-game derivation update means (for example, S16 and S17 in FIG. 13) for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means,
The game medium detection time update means includes:
The game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result, so that the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit number. When the number is less than (for example, 3), the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit is reached, the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is updated. Updating means for detecting the first game medium (for example, S33 to S35 in FIG. 14);
After the re-game display result is derived, the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the start of update of the bet number stored in the bet number storage means by the re-game derivation update means. The second game medium detection time update means (see FIG. 16D) for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means.

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

  In the above (8) and (9), the upper limit number may be a predetermined number, may be a single number, or may be a number determined according to the gaming state being controlled. Good. The upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be a number larger than the predetermined number.

It is a front view of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure 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 special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination and re-playing combination, the symbol combination of a small combination and re-playing combination, and a small combination and re-playing combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order bell winning. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. 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 figure for demonstrating the timing at which insertion of a medal or settlement is permitted after completion | finish of a game. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation stock lottery table which a sub-control part manages. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the game state in a modification.

  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 slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. Yes.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry a”, “cherry” are respectively provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “b”, “bell”, “replay”, and “plum” are drawn in a predetermined order. 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 at the approximate center of the reel panel of the front door 1b. In the following, “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “white 7” may be collectively referred to simply as “7”, “cherry a”, and “cherry b” as simply “cherry”.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided in correspondence with each other, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. On the other hand, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped rotating, 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 each symbol can be irradiated independently.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (in the present embodiment, 3 as the specified number) among the specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range; Settlement switch 10 operated when settling medals stored as credits and medals used for setting bets (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), when starting a game Start switch 7 that is operated to stop, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. Switch 56 are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the second stop reel is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, the third stop reel is referred to as a third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a third stop or final stop. Called. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, 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 first stop of the right reel 2R is the first stop Is referred to as the 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 pressing order) includes forward pressing, forward pinching, middle left pressing, middle right pressing, reverse pinching pressing, and reverse Includes 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. 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 game display unit 13 is provided on the front door 1b. As shown in FIG. 1, the game display unit 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, and the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary game indicator 12 for displaying an error code, 1 BETLED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for notifying that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers are set A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that the game has been performed, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (reel rotation has not started since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) Replay During LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that LED 19, and during replay game in wait for notifying by lighting the fact is in state) waiting for. A replay game refers to a game that is started after the number of bets is automatically set.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R for informing that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective by lighting (FIG. 4).

  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 and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a key operation, and a set value A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing or checking the setting value, a stop switch 36a for selecting whether the stop function to be controlled to the stop state is valid, and stored as credit The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function for automatically adjusting (returning) the received medals regardless of the player's operation, and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided in the housing 1a. Provided with a medal selector 29 having a medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been thrown into the hopper tank 34a, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b. It has been.

  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.

  Further, on the inner side of the front door 1b, there is provided a stop switch 36a for selecting validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of AT (Assist Time). AT is a period during which the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. The AT is controlled on the condition that it has Navistock which is the right of AT control. The AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (one set of 50 games in the present embodiment) based on the number of navigation stocks held. For this reason, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and as the number of navigation stocks increases, the number of navigation stocks is controlled by the AT for a longer period. The navigation stock is given when a winner is won in the navigation stock lottery performed by the sub-control unit 91.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 1a has a reel unit 2, an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and a hopper tank for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. 34a, a hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4) for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout outlet 9, and a payout sensor 34c (see FIG. 4) for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b. A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R (each capable of detecting the reel reference position of each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R). 4).

  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, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals. When the conductive member conducts electricity through contact with a medal stored in the overflow tank 35, the amount of medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank becomes full. Is detected.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100, as shown in FIG. 4, it functions as a setting 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 normal times. In the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of the internal lottery, and the power switch 39 operated when the power is turned on / off. Is provided.

  The stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 in the housing 1a cannot be operated unless the front door 1b is opened by key operation. For this reason, those switches inside the housing 1a can be operated only by a game shop clerk and cannot be operated by the player.

  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 winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are defined as the prescribed number of bets, and when the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line LN 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 see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a symbol combination such as a small combination or a re-playing combination. 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 in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals is activated. It is also said that the re-game winning (replay winning) occurs when the symbol combination constituting the re-game is derived on the winning line.

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

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned on the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined for winning based on a combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is arranged on the winning line LN, a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. ) Are arranged so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower stage, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

  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 reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) on the winning line LN is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning will occur. When a prize is generated, a predetermined number of credits are added according to the prize. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 2). When the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped on the winning line LN, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols.

  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 with physical reels, but the variable display device may be configured with an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this occurs, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stops and the symbol is 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.

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is necessary to distinguish between them. The reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. An operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 Is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via the. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

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

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

  The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 for controlling the game. The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The game control board 40 includes a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number within a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and the game control board 40. A switch detection circuit 44 that detects detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and a flow path switching A solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid 30; an LED drive circuit 47 that controls various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40; and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1; When detecting a voltage drop, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, and a power supply A reset circuit 49 to provide a reset signal to the main CPU41a when initialization command from Nyutoki or main CPU41a is not inputted, and the other various 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.

  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. The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function, can interrupt the basic process when an interrupt occurs, and can execute the interrupt process. The main CPU 41a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 48. The power interruption process (main) is executed, and the 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. Thus, in the power interruption process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and compared with the RAM parity calculated at the next start-up, whether or not the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal. Can be confirmed.

  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 reset circuit 49 counts up without clearing the value of the reset counter 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, This circuit outputs a reset signal to the control unit 41 and restarts 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.

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

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 2), effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The effect device is driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 is configured to perform output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. In addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on a command from the main control unit 41. It is good also as a structure which determines the output pattern of an apparatus and an output control part performs output control of an effect device based on the output pattern which the sub control part 91 determined. In such a structure, the sub control part 91 and the output control part Thus, the output control of the effect device is performed.

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

  The effect control board 90 performs drive control of the sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, the effect LED 52, and the reel LED 55. An LED output circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, A switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a power source supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that is sent to the sub CPU 91. Such as power interruption detection circuit 98 for outputting is mounted against. The sub control unit 91 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

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

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

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

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (the ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the bet number and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. 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 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. Power failure determination processing is performed, and when it is determined that a voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination processing, power interruption processing for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of the next recovery (main) Execute.

  The main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of activation. If the RAM data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register, and the RAM abnormal error state is controlled to disable the progress of the game.

  The sub-control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interrupt process (sub), and if it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, the sub-control unit 91 returns next time. Sometimes power interruption processing (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 restores the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the data of the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation. If the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  Even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub-control unit 91 receives a setting command indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41, and after a certain period of time has elapsed since activation. The RAM 91c is also initialized when neither a return command nor a setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned has been received even after elapse. In this case, 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 an important work, a special work, a non-saved work, a general work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sets the setting key switch 37 on and the reset / setting switch 38 when the RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, when the initialization condition consisting of five at the end of one game is satisfied, Five types of initialization in different areas to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed at the time of startup when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are on when a RAM error occurs. In initialization 0, all areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. The Initialization 1 is an initialization performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the reset / setting switch 38 is turned off at the time of start-up, and is shifted to the setting change state. In the initialization 1, the RAM 41c is used. Of the storage area, areas other than the important work and special work are initialized. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization that is performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In initialization 3, non-saved work, unused areas, and The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

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

  The special work includes a game state storage work in which a game state flag indicating a game state is stored and an internal winning flag storage work in which an internal winning flag is stored, and the special work is also initialized when shifting to the setting change state. Therefore, even when the setting is changed, the game state before the setting change and the internal winning flag (especially, the winning flag for the special combination being carried over) are maintained. On the other hand, when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are turned on, all areas of the RAM 41c including the special work are initialized by initialization 0. In this case, the gaming state The internal winning flag is also initialized. In the following, an operation that starts when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are on is also referred to as a RAM clear operation.

[Internal lottery]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line that is activated (in this embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated, In the following, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line (simply called the winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning combinations can be broadly divided into small roles that involve paying out medals and re-players that have a bet number that allows the player to play the next game without using medals. is there. In the following, a small role and a replay role are collectively referred to as a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning 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. Note that the winning flag for a special combination such as BB is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  In the internal lottery, whether or not the winning of each of the above-mentioned winning combinations is permitted is determined 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. A determination value table is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. A range of determination values (number of determination values) corresponding to each combination determined within a range of determination values from 0 to 65535 can be specified by a determination value table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not a winning is permitted according to the acquired random number value and the range of determination values of each combination specified by the determination value table.

  Specifically, in the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined in accordance with the role that is the subject of the internal lottery, the current gaming state, and the set value are sequentially added to the random number value for the internal lottery. When the result overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  When the winning of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c.

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

  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, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each region number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each region number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table.

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

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

  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 symbols after detecting a stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling up to four symbols after detecting the stop operation, and the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In other words, the symbol stop position can be specified from a range of a maximum of five symbols.

  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 is not performed is stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a special role is provided, the following reel control is performed. For example, if a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is won while the special role has been carried over before the previous game, align the small role on the winning line rather than the special role. It is possible to win a special combination only when priority is given to control and a small combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  If a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, priority will be given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and the small role will be placed on the winning line only if the special role cannot be drawn. You may perform control to align.

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, In addition, the control for stopping the game by aligning the symbols of the re-gamer within a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the drawing range of the top, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player , You will always win the re-playing role together. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing role can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing role is drawn, and the special role is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing role.

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

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

  The main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the time when the reel starts rotating, that is, the time elapsed since the reel starts rotating, every time the game starts. After the completion of the game, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is performed in a state where the game start operation is valid, the time is counted from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. If the started game time is equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment), that is, if a predetermined regulation time has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, Start reel rotation in the game.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals after the end of one game, and the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time is less than the predetermined regulation time, that is, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, the reel rotation is not started at that time, It waits until the game time that has started timing from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches a predetermined regulation time, and when the predetermined regulation time is reached, rotation of the reel in the game is started.

  That is, when the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the main control unit 41 regulates the progress of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses. The progress of the game is regulated so that the shortest time is not less than a predetermined regulation time.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a sub-control unit 91 a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning number command, a payout start command, a payout end command, A plurality of types of commands including a return command, a gaming state command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of command based on 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. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after the setting change) to the start of the game. In a state where the specified number of bets is not set, a bet is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to bet the number of bets. Sent when is set. Since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, the sub-control unit 91 receives the BET command, thereby receiving the betting number setting operation, the betting number, and the BET sound. The presence or absence of 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). The credit command is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and is transmitted when a medal is inserted and credits are added in a state where a prescribed number of bets is set.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. The sub-control unit 91 can specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

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

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. It is. The reel stop command is transmitted each time stop control associated with a stop operation of each reel is performed. The sub control unit 91 can 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 LN, the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals paid out when winning. The winning number command is transmitted after all reels are stopped and the winning determination is made.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying medal payout start. The payout start command is transmitted when a payout of medals by winning or winning a credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of medal payout. The payout end command 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 power interruption. The return command is transmitted when the main control unit 41 is started up and returned to the control state before power interruption.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game. The game state command is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating that a transition to the standby state is made. When the standby command is set to the standby state after a certain period of time without setting the number of bets after one game, the payout of medals by the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is completed. And sent after the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating occurrence or release of a stop state. A stop command indicating the occurrence of a stop state is transmitted when controlled to the stop state, and a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted when a reset operation is performed and the stop state is released. Is done.

  The error command is a command indicating occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and the error state is controlled, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error state is sent, and when the reset operation is canceled and the error state is released, the error command indicating the release of the error state Is sent.

  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, and at the end of the setting change state, a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. The sub control unit 91 can specify that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by a setting command indicating the start of setting.

  The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When transitioning to the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the start of setting confirmation is transmitted, and when the setting confirmation state ends, a setting confirmation command indicating the end of setting confirmation is transmitted.

  The door command is a command indicating a detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state). When the door command is turned on, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off) at the end of one game (at the time after the game ends and before the setting of the bet amount of the next game can be started). , Off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating a detection state (on / off) of operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). The operation detection command is periodically transmitted.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main).

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) thereafter. The

  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). The operation detection command is transmitted at regular intervals.

[Control by sub-control unit 91 at the time of command reception]
Next, the control of the effect which the sub control part 91 performs based on a command is demonstrated.

  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, and 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.

  When a new command is received during 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 responds to the newly received command. An effect based on the control pattern is executed. In other words, even when the effect has not been completed to the end, when a new command is received, the effect that has been executed is canceled and the effect based on the new 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. Canceling the production. For this reason, when the player wants to advance the next game rather than seeing the effect to the end, the effect can be canceled. As a result, the player who wants to proceed to the next game sooner than the presentation does not bother him. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command (with a BET sound) of 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 to output.

  On the other hand, when receiving the BET command (no BET sound) among the BET commands, the sub control unit 91 does not output the BET sound from the speakers 53 and 54 and continues the effect being executed without stopping. . When a BET command is received, the effect being executed may be canceled and a BET sound may be output regardless of the type.

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

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives 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 an adjustment operation for credits or bets is performed during the performance, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a payout start command for notifying the settlement, in principle, the performance being executed is canceled, The production 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, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  The sub-control unit 91 buffers a plurality of detection states (on / off) of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R specified from the operation detection command in time series. In addition, the buffered single BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are detected based on the detection states (on / off) of the MAXBET switch 6 and the start switch 7. It is possible to specify whether or not the detection state of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 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.

[Winner]
FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of roles, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the roles in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  With reference to FIG. 5, the special combination of the winning combinations will be described. BB (Big Bonus) is provided as a special role.

  BB is when the combination of “white 7-bell replay”, “white 7-replay-white 7”, and “white 7-replay-cherry a” is complete in the winning line LN in the normal gaming state. Winning is won and the gaming state shifts to BB. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out in the BB exceeds 50.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the small combination and re-game combination of the winning combination will be described. For small roles, 1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 2, 1 bell 3, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, 1 bell 5, 1 bell 6, 1 bell 7A, A single bell 7B, a single bell 8, a single bell 9, a single 1, a single 2, a middle bell, a right-up bell, a lower bell, a middle cherry, and a lower cherry are included. On the other hand, the re-game player includes a middle stage replay and a right-up replay.

  1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 2, 1 bell 3, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, 1 bell 5, 1 bell 6, 1 bell 7A, 1 bell 7B, 1 bell 8, and 1 bell 9 are also referred to as 1 bell, and 1 1 and 1 2 are also referred to as 1 sheet.

  Each of the single bells will not win the winning single bell unless the stop operation of the left reel, middle reel, and right reel is performed at an appropriate timing, but depending on the type of winning combination at the same time , Either role wins. For example, the “replay” of the left reel composing the single bell 1A is arranged within 5 frames, but the “cherry a” of the middle reel composing the single bell 1A and the “white 7” of the right reel are There are places that are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the 1-bell 1A is won in the internal lottery, if the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning 1-bell 1A is not won. However, when all of the bells (hereinafter also referred to as one bell) are elected at the same time, the left reel “Replay”, the middle reel “Cherry a” / “Cherry b” / “Plum”, the right reel “White 7” / “Cherry a” / “BAR” / “Plum” are arranged within 5 frames each. For this reason, when all the 1 bells are won in the internal lottery, any combination can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When each one of the bells wins, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1, and one medal is paid out.

  Each winning combination wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, “Blue 7” / “Watermelon” on the left reel, “Bell” on the middle reel, and “Red 7” / “Replay” on the right reel constituting one bell 1 are arranged within 5 frames each. Yes. For this reason, when the single bell 1 is won in the internal lottery, the single bell 1 can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When each winning combination wins, one medal is paid out.

  The middle bell wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the “bell” of the left reel, the “bell” of the middle reel, and the “bell” of the right reel that constitute the middle bell are arranged within 5 frames each. For this reason, when the middle bell is won in the internal lottery, the middle bell can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the middle bell wins, 8 medals are paid out.

  A bell that rises to the right wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, “Blue 7” / “Watermelon” on the left reel, “Bell” on the middle reel, and “White 7” / “Cherry a” / “BAR” / “Plum” on the right reel Each is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, when a right-up bell is won in the internal lottery, the right-up bell can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the right-up bell wins, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” goes up to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4. When the right-up bell wins, 8 medals are paid out.

  The lower bell wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, “Blue 7” / “Watermelon” for the left reel, “White 7” / “BAR” / “Replay” for the middle reel, and “Red 7” / “Replay” for the right reel, Arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, when the lower bell is won in the internal lottery, the lower bell can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the lower bell wins, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned with the lower row, that is, the invalid line LM2. When the lower bell wins, 8 medals are paid out.

  The middle cherries will not win if the stop operation of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing. For example, the “cherry a” on the left reel that constitutes the middle stage cherry has a portion that is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the middle cherries are won in the internal lottery, the winning middle cherries cannot be won unless the left reel is stopped at an appropriate timing. When the middle cherries wins, one medal is paid out.

  The lower cherries will not win if the stop operation of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing. For example, “BAR” on the left reel that forms the lower cherry has a portion that is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the lower cherries are won in the internal lottery, the winning lower cherries cannot be won unless the left reel is stopped at an appropriate timing. When the lower cherries win, the “cherry” symbol is drawn to the lower tier of the left reel. When the lower cherry wins, one medal is paid out.

  The middle replay wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the “replay” of the left reel, the “replay” of the middle reel, and the “replay” of the right reel constituting the middle stage replay are arranged within 5 frames each. For this reason, when the middle stage replay is won in the internal lottery, the middle stage replay can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the middle stage replay wins, a replay game is awarded.

  The right-up replay wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the “reel” of the left reel, the “replay” of the middle reel, and the “red 7” / “bell” of the right reel, which constitute the upward replay, are arranged within 5 frames each. For this reason, when a right-up replay is won in the internal lottery, a right-up replay can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the right-up replay wins, the “replay-replay-replay” combination goes up to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4. When the right-up replay wins, a replay game is awarded.

[Game state transition]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the gaming state is controlled in any of the normal state, inside, and BB.

  The normal state is a state in which the BB winning flag is not carried over, and shifts after the BB ends. Regardless of the number of games, the normal state ends when the winning BB wins and the winning BB wins and shifts to the BB, or the winning BB shifts to the inside without winning.

  The inside is a state in which the winning flag of BB is carried over, and shifts from the game next to the game won in BB in the normal state. During the inside, the process is terminated by shifting to BB with the BB winning.

  BB is a gaming state in which the winning probability of a small role is higher than in the normal state, and shifts when BB wins in the normal state or inside. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out during the BB exceeds 50, and shifts to the normal state from the next game. During the BB, eight medals are paid out with a probability of about 1/4 of the BB middle push order bell, while one with a higher probability of about 3/4 is won. A medal is paid out. Since the number of medals required for one game is three, the net increase in the number of medals in the BB is very likely to decrease, and the medal payout rate is less than one.

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, a combination of lottery object combinations will be described. In this embodiment, an internal lottery is performed, and the number of determination values is set for each of the combinations that are the targets of the internal lottery. The range of determination values corresponding to each combination can be specified by a determination value table stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The RAM 41c stores a determination value table for a normal state, a determination value table for internal use, and a determination value table for BB, and the main control unit 41 responds to the type of gaming state being controlled. The determination value range is specified using the determination value table, and the internal lottery process is executed. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously, and different winning combinations can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 8, the lottery object combination is shown in the vertical column, and the number of determination values is shown in the horizontal column. ○ means that it will be a lottery target. FIG. 9 shows a combination of combinations read for each lottery target combination. “+” In the winning combination means that it is read out as a lottery target combination at the same time in the internal lottery.

  The numerical value shown below the circle is the number of determination values of a predetermined setting value (common in this embodiment regardless of the setting value). In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, an internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “4000” is set as the number of determination values is 4000/65536.

  In the internal lottery, the push order bell A1, push order bell A2, push order bell A3, push order bell B1, push order bell B2, push order bell B3, push order bell C1, push order bell C2, push order Bell C3, push order bell D1, push order bell D2, push order bell D3, weak cherry, strong cherry, one-piece combination, BB middle push order bell, normal replay, and BB are included.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the push order bell A1 is a winning combination of middle bell + 1 bell 1A + 1 bell 1B + 1 bell 4A + 1 bell 4B + 1. The push order bell A1 is also referred to as a middle left bell because the middle bell with the most payout of the winning combination wins when the stop switch is operated in the middle left and right procedures.

  Pushing order bell A2 is a winning combination of right-up bell + 1 bell 2 + 1 bell 5 + 1 sheet 1. The push order bell A2 is also referred to as a middle left bell because the right-up bell with the most payout of the winning combination wins when the stop switch is operated in the middle left and right procedures.

  The push order bell A3 is a winning combination of a lower bell + all 1 bell. The push order bell A3 is also referred to as a middle bell because the most paid out lower bell of the winning combination wins when the stop switch is operated at the middle first stop.

  The pushing order bell B1 is a winning combination of middle bell + 1 bell 1A + 1 bell 1B + 1 bell 5 + 1. The push order bell B1 is also referred to as a middle right bell because the middle bell with the highest payout of the winning combination wins when the stop switch is operated in the middle right / left procedure.

  The pushing order bell B2 is a winning combination of a right-up bell + 1 bell 2 + 1 bell 6 + 1 sheet 1. The pushing order bell B2 is also referred to as a middle right bell because the right-up bell with the most payout of the winning combination wins when the stop switch is operated in the middle right-left procedure.

  Pushing order bell B3 is a winning combination of lower bell + all 1 bell + middle cherry. The push order bell B3 is also referred to as a middle bell because the lower bell with the highest payout of the winning combination wins when the stop switch is operated at the middle first stop.

  The push order bell C1 is a winning combination of middle bell + 1 bell 1A + 1 bell 1B + 1 bell 4A + 1 bell 4B + 1 sheet 2. The push order bell C1 is also referred to as a right / left bell because the middle bell with the highest payout of the winning combination wins when the stop switch is operated in the middle left / right procedure.

  The pushing order bell C2 is a winning combination of a right-up bell + all 1 bell + 1 sheet 1. The push order bell C2 is also referred to as a right / left bell because the right-up bell with the most payout of the winning combination wins when the stop switch is operated in the middle left / right procedure.

  Pushing order bell C3 is a winning combination of lower bell + all 1 bell + lower cherry. The push order bell C3 is also referred to as a right bell because the most paid out lower bell of the winning combination wins when the stop switch is operated in the first right stop.

  The pushing order bell D1 is a winning combination of middle bell + 1 bell 1A + 1 bell 1B + 1 bell 2 + 1 2. The push order bell D1 is also called the right middle bell because the middle bell with the most payout of the winning combination wins when the stop switch is operated in the right middle left procedure.

  The pushing order bell D2 is a winning combination of a right-up bell + all 1 bell + 1 sheet 2. The push order bell D2 is also referred to as a right middle bell because the most upward paying bell of the winning combination wins when the stop switch is operated in the right middle left procedure.

  The pushing order bell D3 is a winning combination of a lower bell + all 1 bell + middle cherry + lower cherry. The push order bell D3 is also referred to as a right bell because the lower paying bell of the winning combination wins when the stop switch is operated with the first stop on the right.

  Push order bell A1, push order bell A2, push order bell A3, push order bell B1, push order bell B2, push order bell B3, push order bell C1, push order bell C2, push order bell C3, push order bell D1, push order bell D2, and push order bell D3 are also referred to as push order bells.

Weak cherry is a winning combination of lower cherries + 1 sheet.
Strong cherry is a winning combination of middle cherry + lower cherry + 2 sheets.

One winning combination is a winning combination of 1 + 1 + 1.
The BB middle push order bell is a winning combination of middle bell + upward right bell + lower bell.

The normal replay is a winning combination of middle replay + upward replay.
BB is the BB's single winner.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the normal state, all push order bells, weak cherries, strong cherries, one-piece combinations, normal replays, and BBs are subject to internal lottery. In the normal state, there will be no losing and one of the winning roles will always be won.

  In the inside, all push order bells, weak cherries, strong cherries, one-piece combinations, and normal replays are subject to internal lottery. In addition, there is a detachment in the inside.

  In BB, the single-piece combination and the BB middle-pressing order bell are subject to internal lottery. In BB, there will be no losing and any winning combination will be won.

[Reel control]
Next, reel control corresponding to the winning combination will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the reel control at the time of pushing order bell winning.

[Push order bell A1]
In a game in which the push order bell A1 is won, the middle bell is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the middle and left and right steps, and one bell 1A when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the middle and left and right. The reel control is performed so that one of the 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, and 1 sheet 1 is won or no combination is won.

  Specifically, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, “replay” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Therefore, the middle reel is stopped at the timing when “cherry a” or “cherry b” is led out on the winning line LN, and the right reel is pushed at the timing when “white 7” or “cherry a” is led out on the winning line LN. When stopped, any one of the 1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 4A, and 1 bell 4B wins, but if it cannot be stopped in this way, no combination wins.

  When the middle reel is stopped for the first time, the “bell” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time, “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN. The middle bell wins. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, “red 7” or “replay” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is selected. The winning line LN must be always led out to win 1 per sheet.

  When the right reel is stopped for the first time, “red 7” or “replay” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “Blue 7” or “Watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining middle reel is stopped for the third time, “Bell” is always derived on the winning line LN. Let each one win a prize. On the other hand, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, the “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN. Each one wins a prize.

  In this way, in the game in which the push order bell A1 is won, the middle bell wins and eight medals can be obtained when the stop switch is operated in the middle left and right procedures, whereas the middle left and right When the stop switch is operated by a procedure other than the above, any one of the 1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, and 1 bell 1 can win and get one medal. In some cases, medals cannot be obtained without winning any of the roles.

[Push order bell A2]
In a game in which push order bell A2 is won, a right-up bell is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the middle / left / right procedure, and one bell is played when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than middle / left / right. 2. Reel control is performed so that one of the one, one bell 5 and one one is won or no combination is won.

  Specifically, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, “replay” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Therefore, when the middle reel is stopped at the timing when “cherry a” or “cherry b” is derived on the winning line LN, and the right reel is stopped at the timing when “BAR” is derived on the winning line LN, 1 The bell 2 or the single bell 5 wins, but if it cannot be stopped in this way, no combination is won.

  When the middle reel is stopped for the first time, the “bell” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time, “cherry a”, “white 7” ”,“ BAR ”, and“ Plum ”are always derived on the winning line LN, and a right-up is awarded. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, “red 7” or “replay” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is selected. The winning line LN must be always led out to win 1 per sheet.

  When the right reel is stopped for the first time, “red 7” or “replay” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “Blue 7” or “Watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining middle reel is stopped for the third time, “Bell” is always derived on the winning line LN. Let each one win a prize. On the other hand, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, the “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN. Each one wins a prize.

  In this way, in the game in which push order bell A2 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the middle left and right steps, the right rising bell wins and eight medals can be obtained. When the stop switch is operated by a procedure other than left or right, one of the two bells, one five bell, and one one may win and win one medal. If you do n’t win, you wo n’t be able to win a medal.

[Push order bell A3]
In a game in which push order bell A3 is won, the lower bell is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the middle first stop, and one bell is awarded when the stop switch is operated in other than the first middle stop. Reel control for winning one of them is performed.

  Specifically, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, “replay” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, one of “cherry a”, “cherry b”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN, and in this case, the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time. In some cases, one of “white 7”, “cherry a”, “BAR”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, any one of “white 7”, “cherry a”, “BAR”, and “plum” is always led out on the winning line LN. When 3 stops, one of “Cherry a”, “Cherry b”, and “Plum” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins.

  When the middle reel is stopped for the first time, any one of “White 7”, “BAR”, and “Replay” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time, “red 7” or “replay” Is always led out on the winning line LN and the lower bell wins. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, “red 7” or “replay” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is set to the winning line LN. The lower bell will win the prize.

  When the right reel is stopped for the first time, any one of “White 7”, “Cherry a”, “BAR”, and “Plum” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “Replay” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining middle reel is stopped for the third time, any of “Cherry a”, “Cherry b”, and “Plum” is selected. Is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins. On the other hand, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, any one of “cherry a”, “cherry b”, and “plum” is always derived on the pay line LN, and when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “replay” is performed. Is always derived on the winning line LN, and one of the bells wins.

  In this way, in the game where the push order bell A3 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the middle first stop, the lower bell wins and eight medals can be obtained. When the stop switch is operated except for one stop, one of the one bells wins and one medal can be obtained.

[Push order bell B1]
In a game in which push order bell B1 is won, a middle bell is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the middle right / left procedure, and one bell 1A is displayed when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than middle right / left. The reel control is performed so that one of the 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 5, and 1 sheet 1 is won or no combination is won.

  Specifically, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, “replay” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Therefore, the middle reel is stopped at the timing when “cherry a” or “cherry b” is led out to the winning line LN, and any of “white 7”, “cherry a”, and “BAR” is placed on the winning line LN. When the right reel is stopped at the timing to be led out, any one of the one bell 1A, the one bell 1B, and the one bell 5 wins.

  When the middle reel is stopped for the first time, the “bell” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN. The middle bell wins. On the other hand, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time, “red 7” or “replay” is displayed. The winning line LN must be always led out to win 1 per sheet.

  When the right reel is stopped for the first time, “red 7” or “replay” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “Blue 7” or “Watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining middle reel is stopped for the third time, “Bell” is always derived on the winning line LN. Let each one win a prize. On the other hand, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, the “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN. Each one wins a prize.

  In this way, in the game where the push order bell B1 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the middle right / left procedure, the middle bell wins and eight medals can be obtained, whereas the middle right / left When the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the above, there is a case where one of the 1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 5 and 1 sheet 1 wins and one medal can be obtained. You cannot win medals unless you win any role.

[Pushing order bell B2]
In a game in which push order bell B2 is won, a right-up bell is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the middle right / left procedure, and one bell is displayed when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than middle right / left. 2. Reel control is performed so that one of the one, one bell 6 and one piece 1 is won or no combination is won.

  Specifically, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, “replay” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Therefore, the middle reel is stopped at the timing when “cherry a” or “cherry b” is led out on the winning line LN, and the right reel is stopped at the timing when “BAR” or “plum” is led out on the winning line LN. 1 bell 2 or 1 bell 6 wins, but if it cannot be stopped as such, no winning combination will be won.

  When the middle reel is stopped for the first time, the “bell” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, one of “CHERRY a”, “WHITE 7”, “BAR”, and “PLUM” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, the remaining left reel is When the third stop is made, “Blue 7” or “Watermelon” is always led out on the winning line LN, and a right-up is won. On the other hand, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time, “red 7” or “replay” is displayed. The winning line LN must be always led out to win 1 per sheet.

  When the right reel is stopped for the first time, “red 7” or “replay” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “Blue 7” or “Watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining middle reel is stopped for the third time, “Bell” is always derived on the winning line LN. Let each one win a prize. On the other hand, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, the “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN. Each one wins a prize.

  In this way, in the game in which the push order bell B2 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the middle right / left procedure, the right rising bell wins and eight medals can be obtained. When the stop switch is operated by a procedure other than right / left, one of the two bells, one bell 6, and one one may win and win one medal. If you do n’t win, you wo n’t be able to win a medal.

[Pushing order bell B3]
In a game in which push order bell B3 is won, the lower bell is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the middle first stop, and one bell is awarded when the stop switch is operated in other than the first middle stop. Reel control for winning one of them is performed.

  Specifically, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, “replay” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, one of “cherry a”, “cherry b”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN, and in this case, the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time. In some cases, one of “white 7”, “cherry a”, “BAR”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, any one of “white 7”, “cherry a”, “BAR”, and “plum” is always led out on the winning line LN. When 3 stops, one of “Cherry a”, “Cherry b”, and “Plum” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins.

  When the middle reel is stopped for the first time, any one of “White 7”, “BAR”, and “Replay” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time, “red 7” or “replay” Is always led out on the winning line LN and the lower bell wins. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, “red 7” or “replay” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is set to the winning line LN. The lower bell will win the prize.

  When the right reel is stopped for the first time, any one of “White 7”, “Cherry a”, “BAR”, and “Plum” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “Replay” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining middle reel is stopped for the third time, any of “Cherry a”, “Cherry b”, and “Plum” is selected. Is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins. On the other hand, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, any one of “cherry a”, “cherry b”, and “plum” is always derived on the pay line LN, and when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “replay” is performed. Is always derived on the winning line LN, and one of the bells wins.

  In this way, in the game where the push order bell B3 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the middle first stop, the lower bell wins and eight medals can be obtained. When the stop switch is operated except for one stop, one of the one bells wins and one medal can be obtained.

[Push order bell C1]
In a game in which the push order bell C1 is won, the middle bell is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the middle left and right steps, and one bell 1A when the stop switch is operated in any procedure other than the middle right Reel control is performed so that one of the 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, and 1 sheet 2 is won or no combination is won.

  Specifically, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, “replay” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Therefore, the middle reel is stopped at the timing when “cherry a” or “cherry b” is led out on the winning line LN, and the right reel is pushed at the timing when “white 7” or “cherry a” is led out on the winning line LN. When stopped, any one of the 1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 4A, and 1 bell 4B wins, but if it cannot be stopped in this way, no combination wins.

  When the middle reel is stopped for the first time, "BAR" or "Replay" is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time, “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN. Let's get 2 wins. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, the “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN. One 2 will win.

  When the right reel is stopped for the first time, the “bell” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, the “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining middle reel is stopped for the third time, the “bell” is necessarily derived on the winning line LN. The middle bell wins. On the other hand, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, “BAR” or “Replay” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “Blue 7” or “Watermelon” is won. The player will always be led out on the line LN and 2 will be awarded.

  In this way, in the game in which the push order bell C1 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the middle left / right procedure, the middle bell wins and eight medals can be obtained, whereas the middle right / left When the stop switch is operated by a procedure other than the above, one of the 1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, and 1 sheet 2 wins and one medal can be obtained. In some cases, medals cannot be obtained without winning any of the roles.

[Push order bell C2]
In a game in which the push order bell C2 is won, a right-up bell is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the middle left and right steps, and one bell when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the middle right Reel control for winning one of these is performed.

  Specifically, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, “replay” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, one of “cherry a”, “cherry b”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN, and in this case, the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time. In some cases, one of “white 7”, “cherry a”, “BAR”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, any one of “white 7”, “cherry a”, “BAR”, and “plum” is always led out on the winning line LN. When 3 stops, one of “Cherry a”, “Cherry b”, and “Plum” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins.

  When the middle reel is stopped for the first time, any one of “cherry a”, “cherry b”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “Replay” must be derived on the pay line LN, and when the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time, “White 7”, “Cherry a”, “BAR”, and “ One of the “Plums” is always derived on the winning line LN, and one of the bells wins. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, any one of “White 7”, “Cherry a”, “BAR”, and “Plum” must be led out on the winning line LN, and the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time. Sometimes “replay” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins.

  When the right reel is stopped for the first time, any one of “Cherry a”, “White 7”, “BAR”, and “Plum” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining middle reel is stopped for the third time, “bell” is set on the winning line LN. Make sure that you get to the right and win. On the other hand, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, one of “cherry a”, “cherry b”, and “plum” is always derived on the pay line LN. In this case, when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time "Replay" is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins.

  In this way, in the game in which the push order bell C2 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the middle left and right steps, the right rising bell wins and eight medals can be obtained, whereas the right and left When the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the middle, one of the bells wins and one medal can be obtained.

[Push order bell C3]
In a game in which push order bell C3 is won, the lower bell is awarded when the stop switch is operated at the first stop on the right, and one bell is played when the stop switch is operated at other than the first stop at the right. Reel control for winning one of them is performed.

  Specifically, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, “replay” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, one of “cherry a”, “cherry b”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN, and in this case, the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time. In some cases, one of “white 7”, “cherry a”, “BAR”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, any one of “white 7”, “cherry a”, “BAR”, and “plum” is always led out on the winning line LN. When 3 stops, one of “Cherry a”, “Cherry b”, and “Plum” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins.

  When the middle reel is stopped for the first time, any one of “cherry a”, “cherry b”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “Replay” must be derived on the pay line LN, and when the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time, “White 7”, “Cherry a”, “BAR”, and “ One of the “Plums” is always derived on the winning line LN, and one of the bells wins. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, any one of “White 7”, “Cherry a”, “BAR”, and “Plum” must be led out on the winning line LN, and the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time. Sometimes “replay” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins.

  When the right reel is stopped for the first time, “red 7” or “replay” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining middle reel is stopped for the third time, “white 7”, “BAR”. , And “Replay” are always derived on the winning line LN and the lower bell wins. On the other hand, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, any one of “White 7”, “BAR”, and “Replay” must be derived on the pay line LN, and when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “Blue 7”. Alternatively, “watermelon” is always led out on the winning line LN and the lower bell wins.

  In this way, in the game in which the push order bell C3 is won, when the stop switch is operated with the first stop on the right, the lower bell wins and 8 medals can be obtained, whereas the right 1 When the stop switch is operated except for the stop, any one of the bells wins and one medal can be obtained.

[Push order bell D1]
In a game in which push order bell D1 is won, the middle bell is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the middle right / left procedure, and one is displayed when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than right middle left The reel control is performed so that any one of the bell 1A, the single bell 1B, the single bell 2, and the single 2 is won, or no combination is won.

  Specifically, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, “replay” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Therefore, the middle reel is stopped at the timing when “cherry a” or “cherry b” is led out to the winning line LN, and any of “white 7”, “cherry a”, and “BAR” is placed on the winning line LN. When the right reel is stopped at the timing of being led out, any one of the single bell 1A, the single bell 1B, and the single bell 2 wins.

  When the middle reel is stopped for the first time, "BAR" or "Replay" is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time, “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN. Let's get 2 wins. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, the “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN, and when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN. One 2 will win.

  When the right reel is stopped for the first time, the “bell” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN. The middle bell wins. On the other hand, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “Blue 7” or “Watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining middle reel is stopped for the third time, “BAR” or “Replay” is won. The player will always be led out on the line LN and 2 will be awarded.

  In this way, in the game in which the push order bell D1 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the middle right / left procedure, the middle bell wins and eight medals can be obtained, When the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the middle left, one bell 1A, one bell 1B, one bell 4A, one bell 2, or one two wins and one medal is won In some cases, you can win, but if you do not win any of the roles, you will not be able to win medals.

[Push order bell D2]
In a game in which the push order bell D2 is won, the right-up bell is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the middle right / left procedure, and 1 when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the middle right / left procedure. Reel control for winning one of the bells is performed.

  Specifically, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, “replay” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, one of “cherry a”, “cherry b”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN, and in this case, the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time. In some cases, one of “white 7”, “cherry a”, “BAR”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, any one of “white 7”, “cherry a”, “BAR”, and “plum” is always led out on the winning line LN. When 3 stops, one of “Cherry a”, “Cherry b”, and “Plum” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins.

  When the middle reel is stopped for the first time, any one of “cherry a”, “cherry b”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “Replay” must be derived on the pay line LN, and when the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time, “White 7”, “Cherry a”, “BAR”, and “ One of the “Plums” is always derived on the winning line LN, and one of the bells wins. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, any one of “White 7”, “Cherry a”, “BAR”, and “Plum” must be led out on the winning line LN, and the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time. Sometimes “replay” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins.

  When the right reel is stopped for the first time, any one of “Cherry a”, “White 7”, “BAR”, and “Plum” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, the “bell” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is placed on the winning line LN. Make sure that you get to the right and win. On the other hand, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “Replay” is always derived on the pay line LN. In this case, when the remaining middle reel is stopped for the third time, “Cherry a”, “Cherry b”, and “Plum”. Any one of the two bells wins by making sure that any one of the above is on the winning line LN.

  In this way, in the game where the push order bell D2 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the right middle left procedure, the right rising bell wins and eight medals can be obtained. When the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the right middle left, one of the bells wins and one medal can be obtained.

[Push order bell D3]
In a game in which push order bell D3 is won, the lower bell is awarded when the stop switch is operated at the first stop on the right, and one bell is played when the stop switch is operated at other than the first stop at the right. Reel control for winning one of them is performed.

  Specifically, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, “replay” is surely derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, one of “cherry a”, “cherry b”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN, and in this case, the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time. In some cases, one of “white 7”, “cherry a”, “BAR”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, any one of “white 7”, “cherry a”, “BAR”, and “plum” is always led out on the winning line LN. When 3 stops, one of “Cherry a”, “Cherry b”, and “Plum” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins.

  When the middle reel is stopped for the first time, any one of “cherry a”, “cherry b”, and “plum” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “Replay” must be derived on the pay line LN, and when the remaining right reel is stopped for the third time, “White 7”, “Cherry a”, “BAR”, and “ One of the “Plums” is always derived on the winning line LN, and one of the bells wins. On the other hand, when the right reel is stopped for the second time, any one of “White 7”, “Cherry a”, “BAR”, and “Plum” must be led out on the winning line LN, and the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time. Sometimes “replay” is always derived on the winning line LN and one of the bells wins.

  When the right reel is stopped for the first time, “red 7” or “replay” is always derived on the winning line LN. Next, when the left reel is stopped for the second time, “blue 7” or “watermelon” is always derived on the winning line LN. In this case, when the remaining middle reel is stopped for the third time, “white 7”, “BAR”. , And “Replay” are always derived on the winning line LN and the lower bell wins. On the other hand, when the middle reel is stopped for the second time, any one of “White 7”, “BAR”, and “Replay” must be derived on the pay line LN, and when the remaining left reel is stopped for the third time, “Blue 7”. Alternatively, “watermelon” is always led out on the winning line LN and the lower bell wins.

  Thus, in the game in which the push order bell D3 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the first stop on the right, the lower bell wins and 8 medals can be obtained, whereas the right 1 When the stop switch is operated except for the stop, any one of the bells wins and one medal can be obtained.

  It should be noted that in the game in which the push order bell is won, the reel stop order for generating a prize that can win eight medals (middle bell prize, right-up bell prize, lower bell prize) is also called a correct answer procedure. For example, when the push order bell 1 is elected, the correct answer procedure is middle left and right (middle left push).

  In this way, when one of the push order bells is won, either the middle bell, the right-up bell, or the lower bell when the reel is stopped with an operation mode (correct answer procedure) according to the type of the winning combination Will always win and win 8 medals, but when the reels are stopped other than the correct answer procedure according to the type of the winning role, either 1 medal or 1 medal cannot be won . For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out changes depending on whether or not the reel is stopped by the correct procedure according to the type of winning combination.

  Even if you win one of the push order bells, if you do not know the type, you cannot intentionally select the correct procedure, and if you can stop the reel in the correct procedure, you will surely win 8 medals. Although it is possible, if the reels cannot be stopped by the correct answer procedure, even if a medal can be obtained, only one medal can be obtained and sometimes no medal can be obtained. However, in this embodiment, when the AT is controlled, the correct answer procedure is notified in the game in which the push order bell is won. Therefore, when controlled by the AT, in the game in which the push order bell is won, 8 medals exceeding the 3 used for the bet number can be obtained, so the payout rate becomes 1 or more.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the reel is stopped other than the first left stop when it is not controlled by the AT, a game that is not charged when the reel is stopped at the first left stop. A control is performed that imposes a predetermined penalty that is disadvantageous to the user. This is to prompt the player to stop the reel at the first left stop when not controlled by the AT. The first left stop when not controlled by the AT is also referred to as a “recommended procedure”. The predetermined penalty is controlled so that a new navigation stock cannot be acquired while a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) are consumed (the navigation stock lottery is not performed or the navigation stock lottery is performed). Even if it is done, it will not win.) The predetermined penalty may be other as long as the player is disadvantaged. For example, the number of games controlled by the AT with one navigation stock is 50 games, but may be reduced to 20 games. As shown in FIG. 10, the first left stop is not set as the correct answer procedure in the push order bell in the present embodiment. In addition, when the AT is not controlled, the reel stops at the first left stop which is the recommended procedure. Therefore, in the game winning the push order bell, even if medals can be obtained, it is more than three used for the betting number. However, there are cases where it is not possible to win one medal. Therefore, when the AT is not controlled, the payout rate is less than 1.

  In addition, when winning the push order bell, the small part derived when the reel is stopped by the correct answer procedure is called `` main character '', and the small part that can be derived when the reel is stopped by other than the correct answer procedure Also called “secondary role”. For example, the main role of push order bell A1, push order bell B1, push order bell C1, and push order bell D1 is “middle stage bell”, push order bell A2, push order bell B2, push order bell C2, and push order The protagonist of the bell D2 is “rising bell”, and the protagonists of the push order bell A3, push order bell B3, push order bell C3, and push order bell D3 are “lower bell”. On the other hand, one bell and one winning combination are secondary roles.

[BB middle push order bell]
In a game in which the BB middle pressing order bell is won, reel control is performed to win one of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell, regardless of which stop switch is operated.

[Weak cherry, strong cherry]
In a game where a weak cherry is elected, when the left reel is stopped at the timing at which “cherry” can be stopped in either the middle or lower tier by the first stop on the left, “cherry” is placed on the lower tier The reel control to stop is performed. On the other hand, in a game where a weak cherry is elected, when the left reel is stopped at a timing at which “cherry” can be stopped in both the middle and the lower by the first left stop, “cherry” Reel control to stop in the middle is performed. In the middle first stop or right first stop, when the left reel is stopped at a timing at which “cherry” can be stopped at both the middle stage and the lower stage at the time of winning both the weak cherry and the strong cherry, Reel control is performed so that “Cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel. For this reason, as a result of stopping the left reel at a timing at which “cherry” can be stopped both in the middle stage and in the lower stage by the first stop on the left, depending on whether or not “cherry” stops in the middle stage of the left reel, It is possible to make the player recognize whether the winning is a cherry or a weak cherry. Since both the weak cherry and the strong cherry are won at the same time with 2 per sheet, when the left reel is stopped at a timing other than the timing at which “cherry” can be stopped at either the middle stage or the lower stage, 2 is always won.

[One piece role]
In a game in which a single winning combination is won, reel control is performed so that one 1 or 1 2 always wins regardless of which stop switch is operated.

[Normal replay]
In a game in which a normal replay is won, reel control is performed in which a middle stage replay or a right-up replay always wins regardless of which stop switch is operated in any stop order.

[BB]
In a game in which BB is won, reel control for winning BB is performed only when the left reel is stopped at the timing of deriving “White 7” on the winning line LN. In other words, as long as the left reel is not stopped at the timing of deriving “White 7” on the winning line LN, the BB is not won and the winning flag of the BB is carried over after the next game.

[Overview of gaming status]
Next, an outline of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.

[Normal state]
The normal state starts after BB ends and ends when a new BB is won. Since the normal state continues until BB is won, there is no limit on the number of games, and one game starts with 3 BETs.

  Push order bell (push order bell A1, push order bell A2, push order bell A3, push order bell B1, push order bell B2, push order bell B3, push order bell C1, push order bell C2, push order bell C3, push The number of determination values corresponding to each of the order bell D1, the push order bell D2, and the push order bell D3) is set to 4000, and the winning probability of each push order bell is 4000/65536 (about 1 / 16.4). ) The number of determination values corresponding to the BB middle pressing order bell is set to 0, and the BB middle pressing order bell is not won. The number of determination values corresponding to one winning combination is set to 1, and the winning probability of 1 winning combination is 1/65536. The number of determination values corresponding to normal replay is set to 15000, and the winning probability of normal replay is 15000/65536 (about 1 / 4.4). The number of determination values corresponding to BB is set to 1535, and the winning probability of BB is 1535/65536 (about 1 / 42.7). In the normal state, there will be no losing and one of the winning roles will always be won.

  In the normal state, navigation stock lottery is not performed, so no navigation stock is awarded. Therefore, in the normal state, the payout rate is less than 1 because the main role cannot be won even if the pushing order bell is won without being controlled by the AT.

[Inside]
The inside starts when the BB is won in the normal state and the BB winning flag is carried over after the next game, and ends by winning the winning BB. The inside continues until winning a BB, so there is no limit on the number of games, and one game starts with 3 BETs.

  The number of determination values corresponding to each push order bell is set to 4000, and the winning probability of each push order bell is 4000/65536 (about 1 / 16.4). The number of determination values corresponding to the BB middle pressing order bell is set to 0, and the BB middle pressing order bell is not won. The number of determination values corresponding to one winning combination is set to 1, and the winning probability of 1 winning combination is 1/65536. The number of determination values corresponding to normal replay is set to 16534, and the winning probability of normal replay is 16534/65536 (about 1/4). The number of determination values corresponding to BB is set to 0, and BB is not won in duplicate. In the inside, since the winning of the BB carried over when it is lost in the internal lottery will be won independently, it is possible to win a BB. However, in the inside, since it can be removed only with an extremely low probability of 1/65536, most games are played inside.

  In the inside, navigation stock lottery may be performed to give navigation stock. Therefore, in the inside, when the navigation stock is acquired and controlled by the AT, the main character can be won when the winning bell is won, so the payout rate is 1 or more. On the other hand, when the navigation stock is not acquired and the AT is not controlled, the payout rate is less than 1 because the main character cannot be won even if the pushing order bell is won.

[BB]
BB starts when winning a BB in a normal state or inside, and ends when the number of medals paid out in the BB exceeds 50. During BB, one game starts with 3BET.

  The number of determination values corresponding to each push order bell is set to 0, and the push order bell is not won. Instead, the number of determination values corresponding to the BB middle pressing order bell is set to 16000, and the winning probability of the BB middle pressing order bell is 16000/65536 (about 1 / 4.1). The number of determination values corresponding to one winning combination is set to 49536, and the winning probability of one winning combination is 49536/65536 (about 1 / 1.3, about 3/4). The number of determination values corresponding to the normal replay is set to 0, and the normal replay is not won. The number of determination values corresponding to BB is set to 0, and BB is not won. In BB, there will be no losing and any winning combination will be won.

  In BB, navigation stock lottery is not performed, so navigation stock is not awarded. In BB, the winning probability of one winning combination is much higher than in the normal state and inside, and in most games, one winning combination is won and one medal is paid out. Therefore, the payout rate of BB is less than 1.

  The outline of the gaming state in the present embodiment has been described above. Below, the characteristic part of this Embodiment regarding the outline | summary of a gaming state is demonstrated.

  In the normal state, since it is not controlled by the AT, even if the pushing order bell is won, the leading role cannot be won and the payout rate is less than 1. On the other hand, in the inside where the BB winning is carried over, the AT can be controlled, so that the leading role can be won when winning the pushing order bell, and the payout rate becomes 1 or more. Since reel control is performed so that a small role and a replaying role are preferentially won over a special role, a winning BB cannot be won in the inside unless it is missed by an internal lottery. However, in the inside, it can be removed only with a very low probability of 1/65536, and even if it is out of place and BB is selected alone, “White 7” is left at the timing of deriving on the winning line LN. As long as the reels are not stopped, BB will not be won. Therefore, after winning BB and moving to the inside, there is almost no winning of BB, and most games are played inside. Thereby, the player can increase the net number of medals as long as the player can acquire the navigation stock inside.

  In the normal state or inside, the determination value range of the push order bell A1 (1 to 4000), the determination value range of the push order bell A2 (4001 to 8000), the range of the decision value of the push order bell A3 (8001 to 8001) 12000), judgment value range of push order bell B1 (12001 to 16000), judgment value range of push order bell B2 (16001 to 20000), judgment value range of push order bell B3 (20001 to 24000), push order Range of determination value of bell C1 (24001 to 28000), range of determination value of push order bell C2 (28001 to 32000), range of determination value of push order bell C3 (32001 to 36000), judgment value of push order bell D1 Range (36001 to 40000), determination value range of push order bell D2 (40001 to 44000), and range of decision value of push order bell D3 (4 Each of the 001 to 48,000) does not overlap.

  Therefore, in the normal state or inside, the determination value range of each of the push order bell A1, push order bell B1, push order bell C1, and push order bell D1 won by the middle bell wins the right-up bell. The push order bell A2, the push order bell B2, the push order bell C2, and the push order bell D2 have a relationship that does not overlap each other. The range of judgment values of push order bell A1, push order bell B1, push order bell C1, and push order bell D1 won by the middle bell is as follows: push order bell A3, push order bell B3, push The order bell C3 and the push order bell D3 have a relationship that does not overlap with the range of the determination values. The range of judgment values of push order bell A2, push order bell B2, push order bell C2, and push order bell D2 won by the right-up bell are as follows: push order bell A3, push order bell B3, The push order bell C3 and the push order bell D3 have a relationship that does not overlap with the range of determination values. In other words, in the normal state or inside, each of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell is not won in duplicate.

  On the other hand, in BB, instead of not winning the push order bell, the BB middle push order bell is won, and therefore the ranges of the determination values of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell are in an overlapping relationship with each other. That is, in BB, each of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell is won in duplicate.

  Here, the number of determination values corresponding to the middle bell in the normal state or inside is determined by the number of determination values of the push order bell A1, the number of determination values of the push order bell B1, the number of determination values of the push order bell C1, It is 16000 which added the judgment value number of the order bell D1, and is the same as the judgment value number of the BB middle push order bell. That is, the relationship of “the range of determination values corresponding to the middle bell in the normal state or inside” = “the range of determination values corresponding to the BB middle push order bell (also referred to as the middle bell) in BB” is established. In the normal state and inside, the number of determination values corresponding to the right-up bell is as follows: the number of determination values of the push order bell A2, the number of determination values of the push order bell B2, the number of determination values of the push order bell C2, and the push order bell It is 16000 which added the determination value number of D2, and is the same as the determination value number of the BB middle push order bell. That is, the relationship is “the range of determination values corresponding to the right-up bell in the normal state or inside” = “the range of determination values corresponding to the BB middle-pressing forward bell (also referred to as the right-up bell) in BB”. In the normal state or inside, the number of determination values corresponding to the lower bell includes the number of determination values of the push order bell A3, the number of determination values of the push order bell B3, the number of determination values of the push order bell C3, and the push order bell D3. The number of determination values is 16000, which is the same as the number of determination values for the BB middle pressing order bell. That is, the relationship of “the range of determination values corresponding to the lower bell in the normal state or inside” = “the range of determination values corresponding to the BB middle pressing order bell (also referred to as the lower bell) in BB” is established.

  Therefore, also in BB, the internal lottery of each of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell is performed using the same number of determination values as in the normal state or inside. In other words, the winning probabilities of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell in the BB are the same as the winning probabilities of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell in the normal state and inside.

  Further, the number of determination values for the BB middle pressing order bell (16000) is smaller than the total number of determination values for all the pressing order bells (48000). In other words, the determination value range of the BB middle pressing order bell is narrower than the range including all the determination values of the pressing order bell, and “the range of the determination value corresponding to the BB middle pressing order bell” <“middle stage The relationship is “the range including the range of determination values corresponding to all of the bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell”.

  As a result, in BB, a range (32000 as the number of determination values) is obtained by excluding the determination value range of the BB middle pressing order bell from the range including the range of determination values of all the pressing order bells. In the present embodiment, a winning range of one player is assigned to this vacant range. By doing so, the payout rate in the BB is set to less than 1 by increasing the winning probability of one winning combination in the BB and increasing the payout of one piece by the amount the payout rate in the inside exceeds 1. As a result, it is possible to prevent the payout rate of the entire game from being maintained high (also referred to as an increase in base).

  Here, in the present embodiment, the internal state is created using BB, and the player is caused to play in the inside, but the internal state is created using CB (challenge bonus), It is also possible to let the player play a game in the inside. CB is a bonus that allows winning of all small roles. In CB, any small role always wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When CB is used, it is conceivable that the bet number of one game in the normal state or inside is set to 3 BET and the bet number of one game in CB is set to 2 BET. During CB, when any small combination wins, two medals are always paid out, the net increase in medals is set to 0, and the payout rate in CB is set to 1.

  If the CB is used as described above, the range of the determination value of the push order bell even in the normal state in order to keep the payout rate in the inside where most of the game is performed as high as in this embodiment. Can be considered to be set widely. In this case, the range of the determination value of CB becomes narrow and it becomes difficult to win CB (for example, the winning probability of CB becomes 1 / 42.7 as in the present embodiment). Therefore, the opportunity to move to CB is reduced as in the present embodiment. However, in the present embodiment, the payout rate at BB is less than 1, whereas the payout rate at CB is 1, so it is more difficult to suppress the payout rate of the entire game than when BB is used. Become.

  Here, in order to suppress the payout rate of the entire game, it is conceivable to expand the range of the CB determination value. However, in this case, the range of the determination value of the push order bell cannot be set wide, and the payout rate in the inside where most of the game is performed cannot be kept high as in the present embodiment.

  Furthermore, when the number of bets in the CB is 3 BET, it is not possible to pay out two medals without fail when any small role wins in the CB. As a result, in CB, the net number of medals cannot be reduced to 0, and the payout rate becomes 1 or more. Therefore, it becomes difficult to suppress the payout rate of the entire game using CB.

  In the present embodiment, by using the BB, the winning probability of the small role in the BB can be changed from the normal state or the inside. Therefore, while keeping the payout rate high in the interior, the BB creates a free range by changing the range of the judgment value of the small role, and using the free range, the payout rate in the BB is set. It can be less than 1. As a result, the payout rate can be kept high and the payout rate of the entire game can be suppressed in the inside where most games are played by the player.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the BB, the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell are duplicated based on the acquired random number value and the number of determination values of the BB middle push order bell. Further, the range of the determination value of the BB middle push order bell is a range narrower than the range including the range of the judgment values of all the push order bells in the normal state or inside. Therefore, in BB, a range obtained by excluding the range of the determination value of the BB middle push order bell from the range including the range of the determination value of all the push order bells is vacant, for example, to suppress the payout rate of the entire game. In addition, the degree of freedom of design such as the winning range in BB can be improved.

  The range of judgment values used in the internal lottery in the normal state or inside includes the range of judgment values corresponding to the middle bell, the range of judgment values corresponding to the right-up bell, and the range of judgment values corresponding to the lower bell. And a range of determination values corresponding to the BB middle pressing order bell is not included. On the other hand, the range of determination values used in the internal lottery in BB includes the range of determination values corresponding to the BB middle push order bell, the range of determination values corresponding to the middle bell, and the determination value corresponding to the right-up bell. The range and the range of determination values corresponding to the lower bell are not included. Thereby, a range of determination values corresponding to the middle bell, a range of determination values corresponding to the right-up bell, a range of determination values corresponding to the lower bell, and a range of determination values corresponding to the BB middle pressing order bell, It is possible to distinguish between a range of determination values used in the normal state and inside and a range of determination values used in BB.

  In BB, the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell that pay out eight medals to each other are won, so a different number of medals are paid out for each of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell. Processing is easier compared to things.

  In the BB, each of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell is awarded based on a range obtained by excluding the range of the judgment value of the BB middle push order bell from the range including the judgment value ranges of all the push order bells. The winning combination will be the one that will receive fewer medals. Therefore, the payout rate of medals in BB can be suppressed, the payout rate of the entire game can be suppressed, and the player's happiness can be suppressed.

  Since the payout rate of medals in BB is less than 1, even if the payout rate of the entire game is limited to a certain upper limit value, the game state other than BB (in the present embodiment, most of the games are played) The medal payout rate can be raised to 1 or more.

  Since the number of bets at which one game can be started in the normal state, inside, and BB is the same with 3 BETs, the processing when the game state transitions is simpler than those with different bets.

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 reel rotation process (S3), a winning determination process (S4), a payout process (S5), and a game end process (S6) are executed in order. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in S1, the 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. As a process for starting the game, the main control unit 41 sets an output command instructing the RAM 41c to output a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set number of bets when the start switch 7 is operated. To do.

  In the internal lottery process in S2, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow winning in each of the above combinations 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. The process of determining is performed. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the reel rotation process in S3, the main control unit 41 performs a process of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the corresponding reels 2L and 2L in response to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R detected by the player. A process of stopping the rotation of 2C and 2R is executed.

  In the winning determination process in S4, 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 S5, 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 S4 and the winning is a small role. In the case of a re-game player, a re-play game flag that can specify the type of the re-game player is set in the RAM 41c so that a re-play game can be given. In the payout process, the main control unit 41 sets an output command instructing the RAM 41c to output a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals.

  In the game end process in S6, 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 according to the progress control of the game and set in the normal command transmission buffer, so that the command set for the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main) Is to be sent.

[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), the replay won in the previous game is the middle replay (middle replay, hereinafter the first replay). It is determined whether or not the replay is also performed (S13). Whether or not it is the first replay is specified from the set replay game flag. When it is determined that the first replay has been made (Y in S13), the bet number is increased by 3 (because the replay winning state is three bets), and the sub-control unit 91 generates a bet sound. A BET command indicating that there is a BET sound to be output (in FIG. 14, “BET command (with BET sound)” for the sake of convenience, the same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S14).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the first replay (N in S13), a BET command (S15) indicating that the bet number is incremented by 3 and that no BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 is not output. For convenience, “BET command (no BET sound)” is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S15).

  Hereinafter, the replaying role other than the first replay is referred to as a second replay and a third replay. The second replay corresponds to the replaying role corresponding to the combination of “bell-replay-red 7” in the right-up replay, and the third replay is “bell-replay-bell” in the right-up replay. The re-game player corresponding to the combination corresponds.

  The set BET command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, on the side of the sub-control unit 91, a bet number is output after the second or third replay winning, whereas a bet sound is output every time the betting number is set after the first replay winning. Therefore, the BET sound is not output. This makes it easier for the player to notice the first replay prize, while making it difficult for the player to notice the second or third replay prize.

  Next, the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the value of the BET counter (S16), refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c, and determines whether the value of the BET counter is a specified number (here 3). It is determined whether or not a bet number as a game start condition is set (S17). If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number (N in S17), the process returns to S16.

  When the value of the BET counter becomes the specified number and the setting of the bet number by replay winning is completed (Y in S17), the process proceeds to S18. After the value of the BET counter is added, the main control unit 41 executes processing for sequentially lighting the 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 according to the value of the BET counter. 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 the setting of the betting number after the replay winning is completed.

  The main control unit 41 determines 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 (S18). When it is determined that the upper limit value is reached (Y in S18), the input impossible flag is set in the RAM 41c (S19), and the process proceeds to S21. When the throw-in disable flag is set, processing for turning off the throw-in request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 is performed. Note that 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 not turned off, for example, after YES is determined in S37, or for 3 BETs. After the credit command (with BET sound) is output, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off.

  When it is determined in S18 that it is not the upper limit value, that is, when it is determined that credits can be inserted (N in S18), the process proceeds to S20. If it is determined in S12 that the game is not a replay game (N in S12), the process proceeds directly to S20.

  In S20, the setting before waiting for input is performed, and the process proceeds to S21. In the setting before waiting for insertion, 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 bet number setting is completed before the bet number setting is completed and the setting for the bet number is not accepted, and the bet number setting is completed. The medal inserted after the setting before waiting is effectively received and credits are added.

  The main control unit 41 turns on the insertion request LED 17 after the setting before waiting for insertion and clears the insertion impossible flag, and turns on the BET switch valid LED 21 when the betting number can be set. Execute the process. 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 S20. 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 S20, for example, after a YES determination is made in S37 or a credit command corresponding to 3 BETs After outputting (with BET sound), the turn-on request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off.

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

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on. If the setting key switch 37 is on (Y in S24), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (S25). ). If the value of the BET counter is 0 (Y in S25), the confirmation start command is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S26), and the setting confirmation process (S27), that is, the setting confirmation state is entered. The confirmation start command set in S26 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). After the setting confirmation process in S27 is completed, the process returns to S21. If the setting key switch 37 is not on (N in S24) or the value of the BET counter is not 0 (N in S25), the process proceeds to S30.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the detection result by the inserted medal sensor 31 is an appropriate detection result and whether or not the inserted medal has been detected, that is, whether or not there is an inserted medal flag indicating that the inserted medal has been detected. (S30). If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected (N in S30), the process proceeds to S45. If the passage of the inserted medal is detected (Y in S30), the inserted medal flag is cleared (S31) and cannot be inserted into the RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not a medal can be inserted based on whether or not a flag is set (S32). If the medal cannot be inserted (N in S32), the process proceeds to S45.

  If the medal can be inserted (Y in S32), the main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number. (S33). If the value of the BET counter is not the prescribed number (N in S33), a BET command (BET sound is present) indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91. ) 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 S21. The BET command set in S34 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, when the bet number is set by inserting medals, a BET sound is output on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  If the value of the BET counter is a specified number (Y in S33), the main control unit 41 determines whether the second or third replay has been won in the previous game (S36). Whether or not it was the second or third replay is specified from the replay game flag. When it is determined that the second replay has not been won in the previous game (N in S36), the credit command indicating that the credit control value is output by the sub-control unit 91 while indicating the value of the credit counter after one addition ( In S38, “credit command (ordinary)” is shown for convenience, and the same applies to the normal command transmission buffer (S38), and 1 is added to the value of the credit counter that stores the credit value in the RAM 41c ( S40). The credit command set in S38 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

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

  In S37, when a predetermined number of BET sounds have not been output (N in S37), a credit command indicating that the credit sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 while indicating the value of the credit counter after one addition (in S39) For convenience, “credit command (with BET sound)” (hereinafter the same) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S39), and 1 is added to the value of the credit counter that stores the credit value in the RAM 41c ( S40). 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 the specified number of BET sounds have already been output (Y in S37), the credit command (normal) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S38). As a result, when adding credits by inserting medals after the second or third replay winning, the BET sound is output for the third and subsequent cards on the sub-control unit 91 side, and the credit sound is used for the fourth and subsequent cards. Is output. On the other hand, when adding credits by inserting medals when it is not after the second or third replay winning, a credit sound is output from the first sheet on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  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.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50 which is the upper limit value (S41). If the value of the credit counter is not 50 (N in S41), the process returns to S21. If the value of the credit counter is 50 (Y in S41), the insertion impossible flag is set in the RAM 41c (S42), and the process returns to S21.

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

  If it is determined 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 operated, the process proceeds to S50 and the start switch 7 is If the operation is detected effectively (Y in S45), the process proceeds to S46, and the rising edge is cleared. In S47, 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, 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 (N in S47), the main control unit 41 returns to S21. If the value of the BET counter is the prescribed number (Y in S47), the main control unit 41 sets the unloadable flag to the RAM 41c in S48. In addition, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is set to the off state, the insertion of a new medal is prohibited using the medal flow path as a path on the medal payout exit 9 side, and the setting at the start of the game is performed in S49. Thereby, even if a medal is inserted until the game ends after the game is started and the setting before waiting for insertion is made in S20 in the BET processing after the next game, the medal payout opening 9 is not accepted. Will be paid out. 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 (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 edge.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (S66). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number (Y in S66), the process returns to S21, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number (N in S66), it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0. (S67). If the value of the credit counter is 0 (Y in S67), the process returns to S21. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 (N in S67), a BET command indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 (BET sound is present) Is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S68).

  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 S21. The BET command set in S68 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, when the bet number is set by operating the single BET switch 5, a BET sound is output on the sub control unit 91 side. If YES in S66 after the second or third replay winning is determined, the same determination as S37 is performed, and if the specified number of BET sounds are not output, the same processing as S39 is performed. In this way, a 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 has not been detected (N in S51), the process proceeds to S52. If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 has been detected (Y in S51), the process proceeds to S75 in FIG. 15, and the rising edge is cleared. .

  The main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (S76). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number (Y in S76), the process proceeds to S80, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number (N in S76), it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0. (S77). If the value of the credit counter is 0 (Y in S77), the process proceeds to S80. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 (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 S21. 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 S21. The BET command set in S81 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). As a result, when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the BET sound is output for the set bet amount on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  In S52, it is determined whether or not 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 (N in S52), the process returns to S21. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected (Y in S52), the process proceeds to S53, and the rising edge is cleared. The main control unit 41 determines 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 (S54).

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined 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. When settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, the sub-control unit 91 displays that the credit settlement is in progress when the value of the BET counter is 0. In addition, a sound corresponding to credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

[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. 16A to 16D 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. 16A 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 payout, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 12, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is executed, the processing after S20 is executed, thereby allowing insertion or settlement of medals as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 16B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after winning a small role and paying out medals. If a small role winning has occurred, the game ends after the payout has been made, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 12, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is executed, the processing after S20 is executed, thereby allowing insertion or settlement of medals as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 16C is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the replay is won. If a replay winning has occurred, the game ends without payout, and then the processing in S6 in FIG. 12, the processing in S1 for the next game, and the processing in S10 to S12 in FIG. In addition, after the timing when the bet number setting is completed (that is, after the bet number setting is completed or after the timing) and it is determined in S19 that credit is possible, the processing after S20 is performed. Is executed, the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed as shown in FIG.

  As described above, as shown in S12 to S20 of FIG. 13 and FIG. 16C, medals inserted after the replay winning has occurred and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start). However, if the bet is set after the replay winning (automatic BET) is set and the next replay game can be started, the medal is detected later, in response to the detection of the medal, S36 in FIG. ~ S40 can be performed and added to the credit. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the replay winning has occurred from being performed prior to the betting number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning has occurred without causing a sense of incongruity.

  As shown in S52 to S59 in 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 to set the bet number. If the bet number set is the bet number automatically bet by replay winning while enabling the credit checkout process to settle the credit if not, the bet number checkout process is not executed. Execute 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.

  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 (within 5 frames in this embodiment). 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.

  In the case of such a conventional slot machine as a background, for example, when trying to configure the winning combination with the same symbol, it is necessary to prepare a dedicated symbol. For this reason, there is a possibility that it may be difficult to design a dedicated symbol for a transitional role within the limits of the number and types of symbols. When it is configured to be able to win a replay regardless of the operation procedure (push order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switches 8L to 8R, a dedicated symbol constituting the replay is arranged within a range that can be drawn within a predetermined time. It is necessary to increase the number of dedicated symbols, and there is a risk that the design becomes 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 middle stage replay that occurs due to the above, and the second or third replay such as a right-up replay that has a symbol combination whose outer shape is not the same or similar are included. 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 or third replay winning is generated, the combination including the symbols whose outer shapes are not the same or similar is stopped, so that the replay winning is more than that when the first replay winning is generated. Although there is a higher possibility that a medal will be inserted without noticing the occurrence, it is possible to add a credit according to the detected medal as described above. The game can be progressed without causing the player to feel it.

  The symbols constituting the second or third replay in the present embodiment include symbols different from the replay. For this reason, there is a greater possibility that a medal will be inserted without noticing the occurrence of the second or third replay winning, but since a credit can be added according to the detected medal, The game can be advanced without making the player feel annoyance such as being unacceptable.

  As shown in S13 to S15 of FIG. 13, since the BET command (with BET sound) is set and output after the first replay winning is generated, the BET sound is output 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 or third 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 or third replay winning has occurred and that the betting number setting has been completed. However, depending on the detected medal, The game can be advanced without causing the player to feel bothered by the fact that the added medal cannot be accepted.

  As shown in S36 to S39 in FIG. 14, a medal is inserted and a credit is added without noticing that the second or third replay winning that does not output the BET sound has occurred and the betting number setting 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.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16C, an example in which the timing at which insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning is the completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing at which the insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning may be when the automatic BET by the replay winning is started (or started).

  FIG. 16D is a diagram for explaining a modification of the timing at which medal insertion or settlement is allowed after the game ends. As shown in FIG. 16D, when a replay winning has occurred, the game ends without payout, and then the process of S6 in FIG. 12 and the process of S1 for the next game are performed. After the processing, the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 13, is performed, the automatic BET processing (S16, S17) is started. That is, after the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 13 is performed, the start of the automatic BET processing (S16, S17) is confirmed, and thus it can be said that the automatic BET processing is started. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16D, 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, the same processing as S18 is performed to determine whether the value of the credit counter is 50 or not, and then the automatic BET processing is performed. (S16, S17) is started, and after it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50, without waiting for completion of the automatic BET process started thereafter, S20 and Credits may be added when the inserted medals are detected after the same processing is performed, 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 S18 and determining that the value of the credit counter is 50, the same process as the process after S19 may be performed.

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

  Even in the case of 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), the bet number setting by the replay winning is set. In the case of medals detected after the start of (automatic BET), credits can be added according to the detection of medals. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the replay winning has occurred from being performed prior to the start of the betting number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning has occurred without causing a sense of incongruity. While replay function (1 game) is given instead of medals, the replay function itself remains and the significance of replay is maintained, while credits can be paid out even after replay winning according to the settlement operation By doing so, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the replay.

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

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use in the stack area. Next, the sub-control unit 91 performs a power failure determination process. In the power failure determination process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If the voltage drop signal is input, the sub-control unit 91 also performs the voltage drop signal in the previous power failure determination process. Is determined. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the power interruption flag is set. When the power interruption flag is set, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the sub control unit 91 sets a backup flag used when determining whether or not the backup has been normally performed in the start process (sub) after creating the backup data, In (sub), processing such as calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data is performed for the checksum used when determining whether or not the backup has been performed normally.

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

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

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

[Navistock lottery]
Next, the navigation stock lottery executed in the navigation stock lottery process will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a navigation stock lottery table managed by the sub-control unit.

  When the first lottery condition or the second lottery condition is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation stock lottery that determines whether or not to provide navigation stock, and if so, the number of the navigation stock. The first lottery condition is satisfied when the gaming state is inside and the weak cherry is won. The second lottery condition is satisfied when the game state is inside and when a strong cherry is won.

  When the navigation stock lottery is won, the determined number of navigation stocks are awarded. 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 navigation stock lottery, the average winning number of the navigation stock given according to the established lottery conditions is different.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17, when the first lottery condition is satisfied, the winning probability of granting the navigation stock is set to 10%, and the winning probability that the number of assigned navigation stocks is 1 is 80%. Set, the winning probability of 2 is set to 20%, and the winning probability of 3 is set to 0%. On the other hand, when the second lottery condition is satisfied, the winning probability of granting the navigation stock is set to 20%, and the winning probability that the number of navigation stocks to be given is one is set to 70% and becomes two. The winning probability is set to 20%, and the winning probability to be 3 is set to 10%.

  As described above, when the second lottery condition that is harder to be satisfied than the first lottery condition is satisfied, the winning probability of giving the navigation stock is high, and the number of navigation stocks to be given is also set large.

  In addition, Navistock lottery in a state where the BB win is not carried over (ie, other than inside) and other than when the CB wins (in this embodiment, a weak cherry win or a strong cherry win) Is executed. The same applies when adding Navistock. As described above, in this embodiment, there is a possibility that the AT is controlled to be advantageous to the player inside.

  Here, for example, when the lottery condition of the navigation stock lottery includes BB winning, an advantageous right such as AT is generated simultaneously with the generation of an advantageous right such as BB. In this case, when the BB is won, a double advantageous situation may occur, and the player is given a lot of advantageous value in one opportunity. As a result, there is a risk that euphoria may be excessively increased.

  However, in the present embodiment, an AT can be given only when the BB winning is carried over, and an AT can be given, so that the BB winning is not carried over (normal state, BB). Thus, the navigation stock lottery is not executed when the BB is won, and the AT is not given simultaneously with the BB. Thereby, the situation which can obtain many advantageous values by one opportunity does not generate | occur | produce, and moderate euphoria can be ensured.

[Navigation]
If the sub-control unit 91 is controlled by the AT, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect by winning the navigation target combination. The navigation target combination in the present embodiment is a push order bell.

  The navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won is notified of the stop order (see FIG. 10) for winning the leading role (middle bell, right-up bell, lower bell). For example, when the push order bell A1 (middle left bell) is won, the middle bell can be won by performing the stop operation in the middle left / right stop order, so that each reel such as “middle! Left! Right!” The corresponding stop order is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When you win the push order B2 (middle right bell), you can win the right rising bell by performing the stop operation in the middle right left stop order, so it corresponds to each reel such as “middle! Right! Left!” The stop order to be displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the push order bell C3 (right bell) is won, the lower bell can be won by performing the stop operation at the first right stop, so the stop order corresponding to each reel such as “Right!” 51.

  In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. The navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be performed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About gaming state]
In the present embodiment, even if BB is won and the game is moved to the inside, there is an extremely low probability that the internal lottery can occur, and the left reel is released at the timing when “White 7” is derived on the winning line LN. Unless stopped, no BB prize was generated and the game did not shift to BB. That is, in the present embodiment, most games are played in the interior, and the payout rate in the interior is 1 or more, so that the player can increase the net number of players. However, it is not limited to such game characteristics.

  For example, even if BB is won, BB winning may occur with a higher probability (or necessarily) than in the present embodiment. In other words, the player may be able to play games while frequently transitioning between the normal state, the inside, and all the game states of BB. Here, in the case of such game characteristics, the number of games in the inside decreases, so it is difficult to increase the net number of players. Therefore, a game characteristic as shown in FIG. 18 may be used.

  In the gaming state in the modified example shown in FIG. 18, the part different from the gaming state in the present embodiment shown in FIG. 11 is that one winning combination is overlapped with 15 winning combinations (a winning combination of 15 medals). The point that ends when the payout number of medals in the BB exceeds 360, and the payout rate of medals in the BB becomes 1 or more.

  In other words, in the gaming state in the modified example, 15 blanks are used together with a single combination by using an empty range obtained by excluding the range of the determination value of the BB middle push order bell from the range of the determination value range of all the push order bells. A winning range of roles is assigned. As a result, in BB, without changing the winning probability of the middle bell, the right rising bell, and the lower bell, and with a high probability of 1 / 1.3, 15 medals were won and 15 medals were frequently The medals payout rate in the BB becomes 1 or more.

  In this way, the winning probability is set to be low in the normal state or inside by using the empty range obtained by excluding the range of the determination value of the BB middle pressing order bell from the range including the range of the determination value of all the pressing order bells. The 15-piece combination and the one-piece combination can be won with a high probability only for BB. Thereby, the payout rate of medals in the BB can be made 1 or more by using the empty range.

  Further, in the gaming state in the present embodiment shown in FIG. 11 and the gaming state in the modified example shown in FIG. 18, a single player with a winning probability set low in the normal state or inside has a high probability only for BB. However, it may be possible to give a privilege that is advantageous to the player by using the winning opportunity of this single piece combination. For example, a navigation stock lottery may be executed on the condition that a single combination is won and a navigation stock is given, or a special character image is displayed on the condition that a single combination is won. Or a point for obtaining a privilege advantageous to the player may be given. In this way, privileges that are rarely obtained in the normal state or inside can be obtained by moving to BB, and the player can be expected to move to BB. Can improve the interest of the game.

  In the gaming state in the present embodiment shown in FIG. 11 and the gaming state in the modified example shown in FIG. 18, the re-game player is not won in BB. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a re-game player may be won in BB. For example, the vacant range obtained by excluding the range of the determination value of the BB middle pressing order bell from the range including the range of the determination values of all the pressing order bells is used to increase the winning probability of the re-gamer in the BB. May be. In this way, the payout rate in BB is extremely lowered as in the gaming state in the present embodiment shown in FIG. 11, or the payout rate in BB is extremely increased as in the gaming state in the modification shown in FIG. However, since the payout rate at BB can be approximated to 1, gambling of games at BB can be suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, “a range of determination values corresponding to the middle bell in the normal state or inside” = “a range of determination values corresponding to the BB middle push order bell (also referred to as a middle bell) in the BB”, “normal state” Or a range of judgment values corresponding to a right-up bell in the inside ”=“ a range of judgment values corresponding to a BB middle-pressing forward bell (also called a right-up bell) in BB ”and“ a lower bell in a normal state or inside ” Corresponding judgment value range ”=“ the judgment value range corresponding to the BB middle-pressing order bell (also referred to as the lower bell) in BB ”, but is not limited thereto. For example, “the range of judgment values corresponding to the middle bell in the normal state or inside” <“the range of judgment values corresponding to the BB middle push order bell (also called the middle bell) in BB”, “right in the normal state or inside” The range of determination values corresponding to the rising bell "<" the range of determination values corresponding to the BB middle-pressing forward bell (also referred to as a right upward bell) in BB ", and" the range of determination values corresponding to the lower bell in the normal state or inside " The relationship of “range” <“range of determination values corresponding to the BB middle-pressing order bell (also referred to as a lower bell) in BB” may be established. Even in such a case, “the range of determination values corresponding to the BB middle-pressing order bell” <“the range including the ranges of determination values corresponding to all of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell” By maintaining this relationship, an empty range is created by excluding the range of the determination value of the BB middle push order bell from the range of all the judgment values of the push order bell.

[About special roles]
In the present embodiment, only one BB is provided as a special role, but this is not restrictive. For example, two BBs BB1 and BB2 may be provided. In this case, regardless of whether BB1 or BB2 is won, the game state may shift to the same inside, or when BB1 is won, the game state shifts to internal 1 and wins BB2. Sometimes the gaming state may shift to 2 inside. Furthermore, if the BB1 is elected to shift to 1 in the interior and the BB2 is elected to shift to 2 in the interior, the AT can be controlled in one inside and the payout rate is 1 or more. In the other interior, the AT may not be controlled and the payout rate may be less than 1.

  In the present embodiment, BB is provided as a special role. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and RB (regular bonus) may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the BB end condition is such that the payout number of medals in BB exceeds 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of games in the BB reaches the specified number of games, and the net increase in the number of medals in the BB (a value obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for using the game from the number of given medals) reaches the specified value. In particular, a specific condition (for example, that a specific combination wins, a specific combination wins, a specific display mode stops, etc.) is established a predetermined number of times in BB, and the BB end lottery is selected. BB and a combination of these conditions may be satisfied as the BB end condition.

[About the protagonist]
In the present embodiment, eight medals are paid out at the time of winning in any of the middle tier bell, the right-up bell, and the lower tier bell, which are the leading players. In other words, the same number of medals will be paid out regardless of which main character wins, but not limited to this, even if the number of medals to be paid out differs depending on the type of main character won Good. For example, eight medals may be paid out when the middle bell wins, whereas three medals less than eight may be paid out when the right-up bell or the lower bell wins.

  Not only the number of medals to be paid out, but also the player's degree of advantage may vary depending on the type of main character that won the prize. For example, when winning the leading role A, the player is in an advantageous state (for example, an RT state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is increased, an AT state in which a navigation effect is executed, a state in which a navigation stock lottery is performed, a navigation stock When the player shifts to a high-probability state where the winning probability of the lottery increases and wins the main role B, the player may not shift to the advantageous state or move to the disadvantaged state that is more disadvantageous than the advantageous state.

[About BB middle push order bell]
In this embodiment, when a BB middle push order bell that can be won only in BB is won, regardless of the stop switch operated in any stop order, any one of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell It was a prize. In other words, in the normal state or inside, when the middle bell is won, the middle bell is won by operating according to the correct procedure associated with the middle bell, and when the right bell is won Operate according to the correct answer procedure associated with the bell to win the right-up bell, and when winning the lower bell, operate according to the correct procedure associated with the lower bell to win the lower bell. On the other hand, in BB, even if the stop switch is operated in any stop order when the middle bell, the right rising bell, and the lower bell are duplicated, any of the middle bell, the right rising bell, and the lower bell Kaga won. However, the present invention is not limited to such reel control.

  For example, when winning a BB mid-push order bell that can be won only in BB, a predetermined combination (for example, the middle bell) always wins regardless of the stop switch operated in any stop order. Also good. In this case, other winning combinations (for example, a rising bell and a lower bell) are not won in BB. In other words, in the normal state or inside, when the middle bell is won, the middle bell is won by operating according to the correct procedure associated with the middle bell, and when the right bell is won Operate according to the correct answer procedure associated with the bell to win the right-up bell, and when winning the lower bell, operate according to the correct procedure associated with the lower bell to win the lower bell. On the other hand, in BB, even if the stop switch is operated in any stop order when the middle bell, the right rising bell, and the lower bell are duplicated, only a predetermined middle bell wins a prize. There may be.

  In the present embodiment, the BB middle pressing order bell does not include a winning combination (for example, one winning combination) from which one medal is paid out as a winning combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when winning the BB middle push order bell, in addition to the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell, one double combination may be won. In this case, when winning the BB middle-pressing order bell, it may be possible to win one winning combination and pay out only one medal. In this way, the medal payout rate in BB can be made less than 1 more reliably. Furthermore, when winning the BB middle pressing order bell, the winning combination may be changed according to the operation procedure of the stop switch. For example, when the correct answer procedure is operated when winning the BB middle-pressing order bell, the middle bell, the right-up bell, or the lower bell is won, whereas when operated in a procedure other than the correct answer procedure. One winning combination may be awarded.

[About navigation production]
In the present embodiment, as a state in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified, a navigation effect that notifies the stop order in which the main character with payout of 8 medals can be won when the push order bell is won. However, it may be configured to be controlled so that at least an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified. The operation mode advantageous to the player is an operation mode having a plurality of types of advantages depending on the result of the internal lottery and the operation mode (one operation mode involves paying out more medals than the other operation mode, One operating mode shifts to an advantageous gaming state over the other operating mode, while one operating mode avoids shifting to an unfavorable gaming state, whereas the other operating mode shifts to a disadvantaged gaming state Operation in which one operation mode shifts to an advantageous game state, while the other operation mode shifts to an unfavorable game state), etc., can be derived. Aspect is applicable.

  The operation mode notified in the AT is not limited to the reel stop order but may be the reel stop timing (stop switch operation timing).

[About the navigation target role]
In the present embodiment, the push order bell is set as the navigation target role, and when the push order bell is won, the operation mode for winning the main role is notified by the navigation effect. However, the navigation effect for the re-game player may be executed without being limited to the navigation effect for such a small role.

  For example, as a gaming state, a normal state and an RT state in which the winning probability of a re-gamer is increased, and when a specific re-gamer is won, a promotion replay that shifts to the RT state when operated by an advantageous procedure is awarded. Then, a maintenance replay that maintains the normal state may be awarded when operated in a procedure other than the advantageous procedure. In this case, when a specific re-game player is won, information that prompts an operation by an advantageous procedure may be notified by a navigation effect.

[Navigation when winning BB]
In the present embodiment, in the game won by BB, no information is notified to the player, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a game won by BB, a BB avoidance navigation for notifying information not to be awarded BB may be executed. For example, in a game in which BB is won, BB can be won only when the left reel is stopped at the timing of deriving “White 7” on the pay line LN. Therefore, by displaying the character image of “White 7” on the liquid crystal display 51, the player can stop the left reel while avoiding the timing of deriving “White 7” on the pay line LN. Thereby, in a game won by BB, it is possible to avoid the BB winning and shift the game state to the inside so that the player can play a game with a payout rate of 1 or more.

[About Navistock lottery]
In the present embodiment, the first lottery condition that is established when the gaming state is inside and the weak cherry is won, and the first lottery condition that is established when the gaming state is inside and the strong cherry is won. Although 2 lottery conditions were set, it is not limited to this. For example, a condition that is established when the other combination is won may be set, or a condition that is established when the specified number of games is exhausted or the specified number is paid out in addition to the winning combination. . In any case, it is preferable that the BB winning state is not carried over (normal state, BB), and the conditions that are established when the BB winning is established are not included. The winning probability of the navigation stock lottery and the distribution ratio of the number of granted navigation stocks may be other probabilities.

[About BB Award]
In this embodiment, in the inside, the BB can be won only when the internal lottery is lost, but the BB is also won when other conditions are established inside. It is good also as a structure which can be made to do.

[Allowable timing for input / settlement after replay winning]
Even if the timing at which the insertion (credit) is permitted after the replay winning is performed when the automatic betting by the replay winning is started, the timing of the automatic betting by the replay winning is determined for the timing at which the settlement is allowed after the replay winning. You may make it be at the time of completion.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16C and 16D, 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. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a timing at which a predetermined condition is satisfied after the start or completion of the 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 S14 of FIG. When the average time required for the completion of the third BET sound output based on the command is time A, the predetermined condition is satisfied when time A has elapsed since YES is determined in S17. If the average time required for the BET command (no BET sound) set in S15 of FIG. 13 to be output to the sub-control unit 91 and received is time B, the predetermined condition is satisfied. May be established when time B elapses after YES is determined in S17. After the determination in S17 is YES, it may be possible to shift to S20 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the first replay and the second and third replays are provided as the types of replaying actors has been described, but not limited to this, Only one of the re-game players may be provided.

  In this embodiment, an example is described in which insertion after a replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of re-game player, but this is not limiting, and insertion after a re-play winning is determined according to the type of re-game player. You may comprise so that it may be accept | permitted. For example, the insertion may not be permitted after the first replay winning, but the insertion may be permitted only after the second or third replay winning. In other words, it may be possible to improve the convenience without bothering the player by making it possible to allow the player to insert it only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game display result has been derived.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which settlement after a replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of re-game player, but not limited to this, settlement after a re-play winning is performed according to the type of re-game player. You may comprise so that it may be accept | permitted. For example, payment may not be allowed after the first replay winning, but payment may be allowed only after the second or third replay winning. That is, it may be possible to improve the convenience without bothering the player so that the settlement is allowed only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game display result has been derived.

[About checkout processing]
In the present 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, YES is determined in S56 and the credit settlement process is performed in S59, that is, the first settlement operation. In the above example, the bet amount is settled in the above and the credit settlement is performed in the next settlement operation. However, the checkout process is not limited to such a pattern, but may be performed in the following pattern.

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

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

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

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

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

[About BET sound]
In the present 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 or third 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 present embodiment, the example in which the presence / absence of a BET sound is determined according to the type of the BET command has been described, but not limited to this, You may make it discriminate | determine the presence or absence of a BET sound.

  In the present embodiment, an example of performing a process 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 the re-game player who won the prize. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process of turning on the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 in order is performed only after an automatic BET is placed after the first replay winning, and the automatic BET is placed after the second or third replay winning. The processing may not be performed after being performed.

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

  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 win has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the case where credits are added. Even when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, a BET sound may be output up to a specified number according to the operation.

[About Freeze]
In the present embodiment, the freeze for delaying the progress of the game over a predetermined delay period has not been executed, but is not limited thereto. For example, freezing may be performed by the main control unit 41 when a lottery target combination that is a trigger for executing the navigation stock lottery is won. Furthermore, the freeze may be executed when other delay conditions are satisfied.

  The timing for generating the freeze may be any timing during the game, such as when the start switch 7 is operated, when the game is finished, or when the first stop operation is performed.

  The freeze may be anything that delays the progress of the game. For example, the control that does not effectively accept the operation for starting the game (start operation or reel stop operation) or the operation for starting the game (start operation) Or a reel stop operation) may be effectively received, but control may not be performed according to a signal based on the received operation.

  Freezing may be such that by setting a predetermined delay period based on the establishment of the delay condition, the progress of the game is delayed as compared to when the delay period is not set. For example, when a delay condition is established when a specific winning situation is established, and a delay period is set after the start operation based on the establishment, the delay condition is not satisfied and the delay period is not set because the delay condition is not established. Only the progress of the game may be delayed. In other words, the freeze control may delay the progress of the game by setting a delay period that is not normally set when the delay condition is satisfied.

  Freeze may be a method of delaying the progress of the game more than when not extending by extending a wait period provided in advance by a delay period based on the establishment of the delay condition. For example, a delay condition is established when a specific winning situation is established, and a wait period (8 seconds) obtained by extending a wait period (5 seconds) after a start operation that is provided in advance based on the establishment of the delay period (3 seconds). (Second), the progress of the game may be delayed by a delay period (3 seconds) rather than a wait period (5 seconds) when not extending. That is, the freezing may be such that the progress of the game is delayed by extending the normally set wait period by the delay period when the delay condition is satisfied.

[Other variations]
In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and according to the combination of the 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 the above embodiment, a slot machine that uses medals and credits to set the bet number is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball is used as a game value to calculate the bet number. It may be a slot machine to be set 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 plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used in combination. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of these may be a slot machine.

  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.

  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.

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A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow winnings before the display result is derived;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result based on a determination result of the prior determination means;
A plurality of game states including at least a normal game state and a special game state; and
A slot through which game media are loaded;
Game value storage means for storing a game value that can be used to set a bet amount;
Bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game;
Re-game derivation setting means for setting the bet number so that the next game can be started without consuming the player's gaming value when the re-game display result is derived ;
A path switching means for switching a flow-down path of the game medium input by the player to a discharge-side path that is discharged to the outside or an intake-side path that is taken into the inside;
Switching control means for controlling the route switching means ,
The determination result of the prior determination means includes
A special decision result that allows derivation of a special display result to be shifted to the special gaming state;
A first determination result that permits derivation of a first display result for paying out a predetermined number of game media and a third display result for paying out less than the predetermined number of game media;
A second determination result that allows derivation of a second display result for paying out a predetermined number of game media and a fourth display result for paying out less than the predetermined number of game media;
A third determination result to allow the derivation of the first display result and the second result is displayed contains at least,
In the normal gaming state, the determination result may be the first determination result or the second determination result,
In the special game state, the determination result may be the third determination result,
The slot machine is
When a game medium is inserted by a player when a game is being performed, the game value stored in the game value storage unit is also updated by updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit. Without updating
When a game medium is inserted by a player after the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, and when the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is less than a predetermined upper limit number Updating the betting number stored in the betting number storage means, and updating the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means when the upper limit is reached;
When a game medium is inserted by the player after the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended until the next game can be started after the betting number is set by the re-game derivation setting means, The bet amount is set by the re-game derivation setting unit without updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit or the game value stored in the game value storage unit. when is it turned the game medium by the player in later the next game becomes possible initiated, Ri can der to update the value for a game stored in the gaming value storage means,
The switching control means includes
After the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, the game media can be inserted without determining whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means has reached the upper limit number. Perform the first possible setting process to set that it is possible,
After the replay display result is derived and the game is ended, the bet amount is set by the replay deriving time setting means, and before determining whether or not the insertion of a game medium is detected, the value for gaming It is determined whether or not the gaming value stored in the storage means has reached the upper limit number, and if the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means has not reached the upper limit number, the game medium When the second possible setting process for setting that the game value can be inserted is performed and the game value stored in the game value storage means has reached the upper limit number, the game medium cannot be inserted. The first impossibility setting process for setting that is,
Whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number when the insertion of the game medium is detected in a state where the game medium can be inserted after the bet number is set. And when the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means reaches the upper limit number, a second impossibility setting process is performed for setting that the gaming medium cannot be inserted,
After the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result and the betting number stored in the betting number storage means reaches the upper limit number, the insertion of the game medium is detected in a state where the gaming medium can be inserted. Also, after the replay display result is derived and the game ends, and the number of bets is set by the replay deriving time setting means, the insertion of the game medium is detected in a state where the game medium can be inserted. The game value stored in the game value storage means is determined by a common determination process to determine whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number. When the number reaches the upper limit, the common second impossible setting process is performed,
A common switching process is performed both when the first impossibility setting process is performed and when the second impossibility setting process is performed, so that the game medium cannot be inserted. In such a case, the path switching means is controlled so that the flow path of the game medium input by the player becomes the discharge side path,
By performing the common switching process both when the first possible setting process is performed and when the second possible setting process is performed, it is set that the game medium can be inserted. The path switching means is controlled so that the flow-down path of the game medium input by the player becomes the take-in path,
The payout rate of the game medium in the special game state is less than 1 and smaller than the payout rate of the game medium in the normal game state,
In the normal gaming state, a lottery regarding the notification state for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means operated to derive the display result can be performed, whereas in the special gaming state, the lottery is not performed. , Slot machine.

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