JP6469346B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  The types of combinations include small combinations, bonus combinations, and replay combinations. Here, when the combination of symbols constituting the small combination is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that the number of medals determined for each type of small combination is paid out. When the combination of symbols constituting the bonus combination is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. it can. When the combination of symbols that make up the re-gamer is stopped on the winning line (hereinafter also referred to as “re-gamer is generated”, etc.) The profit that a game can be performed can be obtained.

  In order for each winning combination to occur, generally, it is a condition that a winning is made by an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). In addition, the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery is aligned with the effective line, and the combination of symbols configuring the winning combination not selected in the internal lottery is not aligned with the effective line. Reel control is performed. In such a slot machine, there is one that accepts medals inserted after the occurrence of a re-playing role and can store (credit) a gaming value corresponding to the number of inserted medals (patent) Reference 1).

JP 2003-190371 A

  Credits provided by slot machines generally have a function to eliminate the annoyance caused by paying out medals that are subsequently placed on the premise that the number of bets has already been set. doing. However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when a re-gamer is generated, credit is immediately available (credit acceptance time), and the relationship with the timing when the bet amount is set by the occurrence of the re-gamer There is nothing to consider about. For this reason, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, even if the timing for setting the bet number has not yet been reached after the occurrence of a re-playing role, credit is given when a medal is inserted. End up. As a result, after the occurrence of a re-game player, there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable that credit will be credited prior to setting the bet amount.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of storing a game value without causing a sense of incongruity after the occurrence of a re-game player.

(A) a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each;
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,
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 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 the game medium is inserted by the player after the next game can be started, it is possible to update the game value stored in the game value storage means,
Checkout control for returning a game medium corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means when the player performs a checkout operation after the game is finished without the replay display result being derived. Is possible and
When the player performs a settlement operation after the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended until the next game can be started after the re-game deriving time setting means is set, If the player performs a settlement operation after the number of bets is set by the re-game derivation setting means and the next game can be started without performing the settlement control, the settlement control may be performed. Is possible,
When the settlement control is performed after the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, the effect state is controlled to the customer waiting effect state that is the state after the game is finished, while the re-game display result is derived. When the settlement control is executed after the game is over, the production state is not controlled to the customer waiting production state,
The switching control means includes
After the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended, and the bet amount is set by the re-game derivation setting means, the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number. Whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means has reached the upper limit number is determined before the detection process for detecting the inserted game medium. Perform the first disabling setting process for setting that the medium cannot be inserted,
When the number of bets is set and a gaming medium inserted by the detection process is detected in a state where gaming media can be inserted, the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is the upper limit number. The second disabling setting process for determining whether or not the game medium cannot be inserted when the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means reaches the upper limit number. And
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 this 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.
The slot machine may be configured as follows.
(B) a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable;
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
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 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 replay display result is derived and the game is over and before the setting of the bet number is started by the replay derivation setting unit, the bet number storage unit After the bet number setting is started by the re-game derivation setting means, without updating the stored bet number or updating the game value stored in the game value storage means. When a game medium is inserted by the player, it is possible to update the game value stored in the game value storage means,
Checkout control for returning a game medium corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means when the player performs a checkout operation after the game is finished without the replay display result being derived. Is possible and
When the player performs a settlement operation after the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended until the next game can be started after the re-game deriving time setting means is set, If the player performs a settlement operation after the number of bets is set by the re-game derivation setting means and the next game can be started without performing the settlement control, the settlement control may be performed. Is possible,
When the settlement control is performed after the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, the effect state is controlled to the customer waiting effect state that is the state after the game is finished, while the re-game display result is derived. When the settlement control is executed after the game is over, the production state is not controlled to the customer waiting production state,
The switching control means includes
After the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended, and the bet amount is set by the re-game derivation setting means, the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number. Whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means has reached the upper limit number is determined before the detection process for detecting the inserted game medium. Perform the first disabling setting process for setting that the medium cannot be inserted,
When the number of bets is set and a gaming medium inserted by the detection process is detected in a state where gaming media can be inserted, the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is the upper limit number. The second disabling setting process for determining whether or not the game medium cannot be inserted when the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means reaches the upper limit number. And
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 this 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.
The slot machine (A) or (B)
The switching control means includes
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,
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,
The re-game display result is derived to end the game, and it is determined whether or not the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means has reached the upper limit number, and is stored in the gaming value storage means. If the gaming value has not reached the upper limit, a second possible setting process for setting that the gaming medium can be inserted is performed,
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. If there is, the route switching means may be controlled so that the flow-down route of the game medium input by the player becomes the take-in route.
The slot machine may be configured as follows.
(1) A variable display device capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is ended by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A game control board (game control board 40) on which game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game is mounted;
An effect control board (first effect control board 90) on which effect control means (first sub control unit 91) for effect control is mounted;
Connection means (connectors 410, 420) for connecting the game control board and the effect control board so that the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means can be received by the effect control means;
A board case (board case 200) for housing the game control board;
Sealing means (sealing seal 400 etc.) for sealing the substrate case so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace;
Game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (medal),
The effect control board and the connection means are housed in the board case together with the game control board (as shown in FIG. 5, the first effect control board 90 and the board case 200 in which the game control board 40 is housed). Connectors 410 and 420 are housed)
The game control means and the effect control means are connected so that only one-way communication from the game control means to the effect control means is possible (one direction from the game control board 40 to the first effect control board 90). Only so that the signal can only pass through)
The game control board is
Game value storage means (main control) for storing a game value (credit counter which is a credit value) that can be used for setting the number of bets in accordance with a betting operation (operation on one-sheet BET switch 5 and MAXBET switch 6) A predetermined area of the RAM of the unit 41),
Bet number storage means (a predetermined area in the RAM of the main control unit 41) for storing the bet number (BET counter value) set for one game;
In accordance with the detection result by the game medium detection means (YES in S30), one of the bet number stored in the bet number storage means and the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated. Game medium detection time update means (S33 to S35, S40),
The betting number storage means so that the next game can be started without using the gaming value by deriving the re-game display result (replay, first to third replays) (YES in S12). Renewal derivation update means (S16, S17) for updating the number of bets stored in
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 game state is less than 2 when the game state is RB (BB) and 3 when the game state is normal, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit number is reached, the game First game medium detection update means (S33 to S35) for updating the game value stored in the value storage means;
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, the second game medium detection updating means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (S40 in FIG. 16; the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 15). In addition, after the bet amount setting is completed by the processing of S13 to S17 and after it is determined that credit is possible in S18, the processing is executed after S20 (see FIG. 19C). Have.

  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.

  Further, the game control board, the production control board, and the connection means are housed in the board case, and the board case is sealed by the sealing means so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace, so the production control means In addition, it is difficult to perform fraud by receiving unauthorized control information, and the possibility of fraud can be detected early because the trace remains even after opening.

  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. Further, the upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be larger than the predetermined number.

  The game medium whose game value can be updated after the re-game display result is derived is updated by the re-game deriving time update means, and the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated. Any game medium detected after it can be started may be used. For example, the next game can be started by updating the betting number stored in the betting number storage unit by the re-game derivation updating unit. May be a game medium detected after a predetermined condition (elapse of a predetermined period, completion of a predetermined process, etc.) has been established (in the modified example, [permissible timing of insertion / settlement after replay winning)] Column (b)).

In addition, delay control means (S13) for performing delay control for delaying the timing at which the next game can be started until the release condition is satisfied after the re-game display result is derived,
The release condition may be satisfied when the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes a release result (detected by a specific sensor).

  By having such a configuration, delay control is performed after the re-game display result is derived, and the delay control is canceled by the game medium being inserted and the detection result by the game medium detection means serving as the release result. Is done. As a result, even when the bet number is updated by deriving the replay display result for the player, the next game cannot be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. This makes it seem that the next game can be started.

  Further, the sealing means may be configured to seal the substrate case so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace, and may be configured separately from the substrate case, or integrally with the substrate case. It may be comprised, and may be comprised by the member and board | substrate case separate from a board | substrate case.

  Further, the game control means and the effect control means may be connected so as to be communicable from the effect control means to the game control means. That is, the game control means and the effect control means may be connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication with each other.

(2) A variable display device capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is ended by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A game control board (game control board 40) on which game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game is mounted;
An effect control board (first effect control board 90) on which effect control means (first sub control unit 91) for effect control is mounted;
Connection means (connectors 410, 420) for connecting the game control board and the effect control board so that the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means can be received by the effect control means;
A board case (board case 200) for housing the game control board;
Sealing means (sealing seal 400 etc.) for sealing the substrate case so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace;
Game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (medal),
The effect control board and the connection means are housed in the board case together with the game control board (as shown in FIG. 5, the first effect control board 90 and the board case 200 in which the game control board 40 is housed). Connectors 410 and 420 are housed)
The game control means and the effect control means are connected so that only one-way communication from the game control means to the effect control means is possible (one direction from the game control board 40 to the first effect control board 90). Only so that the signal can only pass through)
The game control board is
Game value storage means (main control) for storing a game value (credit counter which is a credit value) that can be used for setting the number of bets in accordance with a betting operation (operation on one-sheet BET switch 5 and MAXBET switch 6) A predetermined area of the RAM of the unit 41),
Bet number storage means (a predetermined area in the RAM of the main control unit 41) for storing the bet number (BET counter value) set for one game;
In accordance with the detection result by the game medium detection means (YES in S30), one of the bet number stored in the bet number storage means and the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated. Game medium detection time update means (S33 to S35, S40),
The betting number storage means so that the next game can be started without using the gaming value by deriving the re-game display result (replay, first to third replays) (YES in S12). Renewal derivation update means (S16, S17) for updating the number of bets stored in
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 game state is less than 2 when the game state is RB (BB) and 3 when the game state is normal, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit number is reached, the game First game medium detection update means (S33 to S35) for updating the game value stored in the value storage means;
After the re-game display result is derived, the game medium is detected by the game medium detection unit after the re-game deriving update unit starts updating the bet amount stored in the bet number storage unit. Thus, the second game medium detection time update means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (see FIG. 19 (d), in the modified example [permitted / settlement timing after replay winning) ] (See (a))).

  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.

  Further, the game control board, the production control board, and the connection means are housed in the board case, and the board case is sealed by the sealing means so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace, so the production control means In addition, it is difficult to perform fraud by receiving unauthorized control information, and the possibility of fraud can be detected early because the trace remains even after opening.

  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. Further, the upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be larger than the predetermined number.

  The game media whose game value can be updated after the re-game display result is derived are detected by the re-game deriving update unit after the start of updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit. For example, a predetermined condition (e.g., elapse of a predetermined period, completion of a predetermined process, etc.) is established after the start of updating the bet amount stored in the bet amount storage unit by the re-game derivation update unit. Then, it may be a game medium detected after that (see (b) in the column [About Allowable Timing for Payment / Settlement after Replay Winning] in the modified example).

In addition, delay control means (S13) for performing delay control for delaying the timing at which the next game can be started until the release condition is satisfied after the re-game display result is derived,
The release condition may be satisfied when the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes a release result (detected by a specific sensor).

  By having such a configuration, delay control is performed after the re-game display result is derived, and the delay control is canceled by the game medium being inserted and the detection result by the game medium detection means serving as the release result. Is done. As a result, even when the bet number is updated by deriving the replay display result for the player, the next game cannot be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. This makes it seem that the next game can be started.

  Further, the sealing means may be configured to seal the substrate case so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace, and may be configured separately from the substrate case, or integrally with the substrate case. It may be comprised, and may be comprised by the member and board | substrate case separate from a board | substrate case.

  Further, the game control means and the effect control means may be connected so as to be communicable from the effect control means to the game control means. That is, the game control means and the effect control means may be connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication with each other.

(3) In the slot machine of the above (1) or (2), the game medium corresponding to the betting number stored in the betting number storage means in response to the discharging operation (operation to the settlement switch 10), A discharge means (S54 to S59) capable of discharging game media corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means;
When the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is the bet number updated by the re-game derivation update unit (YES in S54), the discharge unit stores a game medium corresponding to the bet number. Only the game medium corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means is discharged without discharging (S59).

  According to such a configuration, the game medium corresponding to the game value is maintained while maintaining the existence significance of the re-game display result by not discharging the game medium corresponding to the bet number updated by the re-game derivation update means. With regard to the above, even after the re-game display result is derived, the player can be discharged according to the discharge operation, so that the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived can be further improved.

(4) In any one of the slot machines of (1) to (3), the variable display device causes a display result to be derived in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information. Is possible (reels 2L to 2R),
The slot machine can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display areas. Thus, one game is completed, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game.
Derivation control means (S3) for performing control for deriving a display result to the plurality of variable display areas,
The combination of identification information that can be derived on a predetermined line among the plurality of lines (winning lines L1 to L5) set across the plurality of variable display areas is at least one of the same and similar outer shapes. A specific combination composed only of information (for example, “Replay-Replay-Replay”) and a non-specific combination different from the specific combination (for example, “BAR-Replay-Replay”),
The replay display result is
A specific regame display result (first replay) derived by the combination on the predetermined line being a specific replay combination (for example, “replay-replay-replay”) of the specific combinations;
A non-specific replay display result (second replay, second replay) derived by the combination on the predetermined line being a non-specific replay combination (eg, “BAR-replay-replay”) among the non-specific combinations. 3 replays).

  According to such a configuration, the combination of identification information that can be derived on the predetermined line includes not only the specific combination but also the non-specific combination, so that the combination of identification information that can be derived on the predetermined line Variations can be enriched. On the other hand, when the non-specific replay display result is derived, the non-specific combination is derived, so that the game medium is not noticed in the replay display result derivation more than when the specific regame display result is derived. However, the game value can be updated according to the detected game medium, so that the player feels bothered that the inserted game medium is not accepted. The game can progress without.

  The non-specific combination may be different from the specific combination in that it is a combination including identification information other than at least one identification information of the same and similar outer shape. The identification information having the same outer shape refers to identification information having the same identification information and the same outer shape (for example, the shape of the outer edge of the symbol). For example, for identification information with the same outer shape, identification information that has the same outer shape as the one identification information and has a different overall color and pattern, and identification information that has the same outer shape and one color and pattern that differs from the one identification information Is included. In addition, identification information having a similar outer shape is an identification having a common aesthetic (impression) caused by the visual perception of a player who is a consumer because one identification information and the outer shape (for example, the shape of the outer edge of a symbol) are similar. This refers to information, and as a result, identification information that can be conceptually recognized as the same identification information (it is difficult to recognize as different identification information). For example, identification information having a similar outer shape includes (a) identification information that differs only in size from one identification information, (b) identification information that includes a plurality of identification information that has the same outer shape as one identification information, and (1) Identification information with a character attached to one identification information, (d) Identification information that recalls the same identification information as one identification information whose direction is different from one identification information, (e) One identification information Identification information with the same outline as a whole, lacking a part, (f) identification information with a part of the identification information raised but the outline as a whole, (ki) identification Identification information in which the shape of the information is different but the overall external shape is the same, (g) identification information reminiscent of one identification information, and a plurality of (a) to (g) However, the identification information is conceptually the same as the one identification information. It includes identification information that can be recognized as.

  The plurality of lines may include only a winning line that can generate a winning by deriving a combination of predetermined identification information that generates a winning, and not only a winning line but also a winning is generated. Even if a predetermined combination of identification information is derived, it may include an invalid line that does not generate the winning. Further, the line is not limited to a straight line as long as it is set across a plurality of variable display areas. For example, a V-shaped line connecting the upper left, middle lower, and upper right, or a reverse V The line may be any shape such as a letter-shaped line.

(5) In the slot machine of (4), the plurality of types of identification information is identification information different from the identification information (replay) constituting the specific replay combination, and a combination of identification information that causes a winning Including specific identification information (black 7)
The non-specific replay combination includes the specific identification information.

  According to such a configuration, there is a higher possibility that a game medium will be inserted without noticing the derivation of the non-specific re-game display result, but the game value is updated according to the detected game medium. Therefore, it is possible to advance the game without making the player feel annoyance such as not accepting the inserted game medium.

  The non-specific replay combination may be a combination including the specific identification information and identification information constituting the replay combination, or may be a combination including only the specific identification information. Good.

  (6) In the slot machine of (4) or (5) above, a specific notification that notifies in a specific manner (sound, light, image, etc.) that the bet amount is set when the specific replay display result is derived Control is performed (S14, BET sound output by the first sub-control unit 91), and when the non-specific replay display result is derived, the same control as the specific notification control is not performed (S15, by the first sub-control unit 91) It is provided with a notification control means that does not output a BET sound.

  According to such a configuration, there is a higher possibility that a game medium will be inserted without noticing the derivation of the non-specific re-game display result, but the game value is updated according to the detected game medium. Therefore, it is possible to advance the game without making the player feel annoyance such as not accepting the inserted game medium.

  The specific notification control may be control that suggests that the number of bets is set. For example, the specific notification control may be control for outputting a predetermined sound, and control for executing a predetermined effect (lamp lighting, predetermined image display, etc.). It may be.

(7) In any one of the above slot machines (1) to (6), when the betting number stored in the betting number storage unit is updated by the first game medium detection updating unit, Betting number update output means (S34, BET sound output by first sub-control unit 91) for predetermined notification (output BET sound) according to the updated betting number (three times when the betting number is 3) )When,
When the game value stored in the game value storage unit is updated by the second game medium detection time update unit, the same or substantially the same notification as the predetermined notification is made (the number of bets is 3). (3), the game value update output means (S39, BET sound output by the first sub-control unit 91) is provided.

  According to such a configuration, even if the game value is updated by noticing the derivation of the replay display result and the game value is updated, the same information as the predetermined information is output up to the number corresponding to the upper limit number. Therefore, it is possible to prevent distrust and discomfort due to the fact that the predetermined sound is not output even though the game medium is inserted due to misunderstanding of the player and the number of bets is set. be able to.

(8) In any one of the slot machines among (1) to (7), an effect output device (liquid crystal display 51 or the like) that performs output related to the effect;
Output equipped with output control means (second sub-control unit 191) for controlling the effect output device (liquid crystal display 51, etc.) based on the effect instruction information (output control command) transmitted from the effect control means. A control board (second effect control board 190),
The output control board is not stored in the board case (the second effect control board 190 is installed outside the board case).

  According to such a configuration, the output control means is mounted on the output control board that is separate from the effect control board, so that the area of the effect control board can be reduced. It is possible to prevent the mounting position of the case from being limited.

It is a front view of the slot machine in the present embodiment. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the connection state of a game control board, a 1st effect control board, a 2nd effect control board, and the accommodation form of a substrate case. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a substrate case. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, the number of payouts, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, operation | movement, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination regarding a small role. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination regarding a re-game player. It is a 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 determination winning combination command production | generation and storage process which a main control part performs during a game process. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop order classification table which a main control part manages. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation state determination process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the reply freeze process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing at which insertion of a medal or settlement is permitted after completion | finish of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation stock lottery table which a sub-control part manages. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT signal output flag control process which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the navigation effect process for determination which a sub control part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart regarding AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification about the timing at which insertion of a medal or settlement is permitted after completion | finish of a game. It is a figure which shows the modification of the accommodation condition of the connection condition of a game control board, a 1st effect control board, a 2nd effect control board, and a board | substrate case.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, “bell”, “replay”, “watermelon A”, “white 7”, “black BAR”, “cherry”, “watermelon B” are provided on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. ”,“ Blank ”,“ White BAR ”, and“ Black 7 ”, each of which is a plurality of identifiable symbols and is drawn in a predetermined order. The “bell” design is generally yellow, the “watermelon A” and “watermelon B” designs are generally green, and the “cherry” design is entirely red. Become. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel of the front door 1b. Each of the plurality of types of symbols is a symbol having a different external shape from the other symbols.

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

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

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

  The front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value that can be used for setting the number of bets). Is used to set the maximum bet number (upper limit number: 3 in any game state in this embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined in accordance with the game state within the range. The MAXBET switch 6 to be operated, and the settlement switch 10 operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and the bet number are returned). The start switch 7 that is operated when starting the game, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. Effect switch 56 for use on the outlet are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player. The front door 1b is further provided with a single BET switch 5 that is operated when setting the bet number for one medal in accordance with the gaming state within the credit range, side by side with the MAXBET switch 6 (see FIG. In FIG. 1, the single BET switch 5 is not shown (see FIG. 4). The single BET switch 5 may not be provided.

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

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

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

  Inside the single BET switch 5 and the MAX BET switch 6, a BET switch valid LED 21 for notifying that the setting operation of the betting number by the operation of the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 is effective (see FIG. 4). In the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L that notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective are turned on. , 22C and 22R (see FIG. 4), respectively. Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A setting value display 24 for displaying the setting value at that time, for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function for controlling the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). Stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic checkout function is effective / invalid for controlling automatic checkout (processing for adjusting (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) The flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is either on the side of a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided in the housing 1a or on the medal payout outlet 9 side. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to one side, a inserted medal sensor 31 (detected from the medal insertion section 4) and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side (the hopper tank 34a side from the flow path switching solenoid 30 ( A medal selector (not shown) having an arrangement on the downstream side) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided. 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.

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

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

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

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay line L1 (see FIG. 1) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the winning line L1 becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a symbol combination such as a small role or a replaying role to be described later. . In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”. A combination of symbols constituting any combination stops on the winning line, and a winning occurs. Also called.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line L1 connecting the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is determined as the winning line. Yes. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied. For example, the winning lines are the upper line of the left reel 2L, the upper part of the middle reel 2C, the upper part of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 connecting the symbols arranged in the upper stage, the upper part of the left reel 2L, the middle part of the middle reel 2C, the right A winning line L3 connecting the symbols arranged in the lower part of the reel 2R, that is, the lower right, and a winning line L4 connecting the symbols arranged in the lower part of the left reel 2L, the middle of the middle reel 2C, and the upper part of the right reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in the upward direction. , A lower line of the left reel 2L, a lower stage of the middle reel 2C, and a lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, a winning line L5 connecting symbols arranged in the lower stage may be included.

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

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

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

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

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols. For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, a first effect control board 90, a second effect control board 190, and a power supply board 101, and the game state is controlled by the game control board 40. Then, the first effect control board 90 and the second effect control board 190 control the effects according to the gaming state, 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 first effect control board 90 connected via the first effect control board 90 and further supplied to the second effect control board 190 via the first effect control board 90. A power supply line for supplying power to the first effect control board 90 is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the first effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the first effect control is performed from the power supply board 101. The power supply may be directly supplied to the substrate 90. Further, a power supply line for supplying power to the second effect control board 190 is directly connected to the second effect control board 190 from the power supply board 101 or the game control board 40 without passing through the first effect control board 90, A direct power supply may be supplied from the board 101 or the game control board 40 to the second effect control board 190.

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

  On the game control board 40, the above-described single BET switch 5 (not shown in FIG. 1), MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, checkout switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a The automatic settlement switch 36b, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b, the dispensing sensor 34c, and the full sensor 35a described above are connected via the power supply board 101. The setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are connected, and the detection signals of the switches connected to these are input.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes 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 The middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b described above is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are connected, and are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

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

  The main control unit 41 is composed of a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game and directly or directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40. Control indirectly.

  The random number circuit 42 generates random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). The pulse transmitter 43 supplies a clock signal with a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42. The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal (stepping motor phase signal) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 47 transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

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

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

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 A power interruption process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and a timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals. Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

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

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

  Further, the main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the first effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the first effect control board 90, for example, using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, the direction is one direction (the direction from the game control board 40 to the first effect control board 90). ) Only to pass the signal. Therefore, a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the first effect control board 90 is sent only in one direction, and no command is sent from the first effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the first effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. Note that the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example. In the present embodiment, a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the first effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, but a predetermined value is sent from the first effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. A configuration for transmitting a command (for example, a command related to an effect and a command for specifying whether or not it is controlled by the AT), that is, a configuration in which the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 are capable of bidirectional communication. Also good.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the first effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. The first effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer including a first sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d, and controls the effects (including effects that affect the player's advantage). Connected to the first sub control unit 91, the reset circuit 95 for giving a reset signal to the first sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the first sub CPU 91a is not inputted for a certain time, and the first effect control board 90 A switch detection circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from the effect switch 56, a clock device 97 for outputting time information including date information and time information, and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 to monitor the voltage When a drop is detected, a power failure detection circuit that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the first sub CPU 91a. 98, other circuits such as, is mounted, the first sub CPU91a receives a command transmitted from the gaming control board 40 performs various controls for performing an effect.

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

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the first sub-control unit 91 has an interrupt function. When receiving a command from the main control unit 41, the first sub control unit 91 generates an interrupt, and sends a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Acquires and stores the command reception interrupt processing stored in the buffer. The first sub control unit 91 generates an interrupt every time the number of system clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 2 ms), and executes a timer interruption process (sub) described later. To do.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the first sub-control unit 91 transmits various output control commands indicating the output pattern of the effect device to the second sub-control unit 191 via a serial communication circuit (not shown). The output control command transmitted from the first sub control unit 91 to the second sub control unit 191 is sent in only one direction, and the output control command is sent from the second sub control unit 191 toward the first sub control unit 91. There is nothing. In the present embodiment, the output control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 191 via the serial communication circuit, that is, the output control command is transmitted as a serial signal. A configuration in which an output control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 191 via (not shown), that is, a configuration in which the output control command is transmitted as a parallel signal may be employed.

  In the present embodiment, the output control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 91 to the second sub-control unit 191 is transmitted in only one direction, but the second sub-control unit 191 transmits the first sub-control. A configuration in which a command indicating the control state of the second sub-control unit 191 is transmitted to the control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the first sub-control unit 91 and the second sub-control unit 191 are capable of bidirectional communication may be employed. In this case, for example, the output status of each effect device may be monitored, and when an abnormality or the like occurs in the effect device, the abnormality or the like of the effect device may be notified to the first sub-control unit 91. Also, an input device such as a liquid crystal display device with a touch sensor or an effect switch is connected, and the second sub-control unit 191 transmits a command that can specify input information from the input device to the first sub-control unit 91. Also good.

  The second effect control board 190 is disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, and a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4) for displaying predetermined information (characters, messages, etc.) according to the effects, etc. The production effect LED 52 that emits light according to the production, the stop LEDs 57a and 57b for production that emit light according to the production, the speakers 53 and 54 that output sound according to the production, the reel LED 55 described above, etc. These effect devices are driven based on the control by the second sub-control unit 191 mounted on the second effect control board 190.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the effect stop LEDs 57a and 57b, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are illustrated as the effect devices, but the effect device is not limited to these. For example, a mechanically driven display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The second effect control board 190 is composed of a microcomputer provided with a second sub CPU 191a, ROM 191b, RAM 191c, and I / O port 191d, and a second sub control unit 191 that controls output of the effect device, a second effect. Display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the control board 190, LED drive circuit 93 that performs drive control of the rendering effect LED 52 and reel LED 55, and sound output that performs sound output control from the speakers 53 and 54 A circuit 94, a reset circuit 195 that gives a reset signal to the second sub CPU 191a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the second sub CPU 191a is not input for a certain period of time, and data used for effects executed by each effect device (for example, liquid crystal The image data displayed on the display 51 is output from the speakers 53 and 54. The effect data ROM 192 in which sound data and the like are recorded in advance, and other circuits are mounted. The second sub-control unit 191 is based on the output control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 91. Thus, output control of various rendering devices can be performed directly or indirectly.

  Note that unlike the first sub-control unit 91, backup power is not supplied to the second sub-control unit 191 during a power failure, and data stored in the RAM 191c is not retained during a power failure.

  In the present embodiment, the control related to the effect is coordinated by the first sub control unit 91 mounted on the first effect control board 90 and the second sub control unit 191 mounted on the second effect control board 190. Done.

  Specifically, the first sub-control unit 91 can determine the production pattern, the control pattern of the production device, and the like based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and can specify the output pattern of the production device based on the determination result. An output control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 191.

  On the other hand, the second sub-control unit 191 specifies the output pattern of the effect device from the output control pattern transmitted from the first sub-control unit 91, and performs output control of the effect device based on the specified output pattern. ing.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the first sub control unit 91 determines the contents of the effect (including effects that affect the advantage for the player), while the second sub control unit 191 determines the first sub control unit 91. Only the output control of the effect device is performed in accordance with the content determined by, and the second sub-control unit 191 is configured not to determine the effect content independently.

[About the substrate case 200]
Next, the relationship among the game control board 40, the first effect control board 90, and the second effect control board 190 will be described with reference to FIG. The game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 are accommodated in one board case 200 in a state where they are arranged side by side, that is, in a state where the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 do not overlap. The substrate case 200 is made of, for example, a transparent thermoplastic synthetic resin. At that time, the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 are connected to each other through the male and female connectors 410 and 420 provided at the opposite end portions of the game control board 40 and the first production control board 90 through the connectors 410 and 420. Various commands can be transmitted from the game control board 40 to the first effect control board 90. In FIG. 5, male and female connectors 410 and 420 are simply shown. In the present embodiment, the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 housed in the board case 200 are connected to each other through the connectors 410 and 420, but via a cable or the like. May be connected by wiring.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 are accommodated in one board case 200 in a state where the board is connected to the board via connectors 410 and 420. Further, the second effect control board 190 is not accommodated in the board case 200 and is installed outside the board case 200. That is, the second sub control unit 191 is mounted on the second effect control board 190 that is separate from the first effect control board 90, so that the area of the first effect control board 90 can be reduced. Can be downsized.

  FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the substrate case 200. As shown in FIG. 6, the board case 200 includes a base member 201 as a base body that covers the back surface (other surface) 40 b side of the game control board 40 and the back surface 90 b side of the first effect control board 90, and the game control board 40. And a cover member 202 as a cover body covering the mounting surface (one surface) 40a side and the mounting surface (one surface) 90b side of the first effect control board 90, and the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 are It is assembled so that it may be pinched.

  A plate-like cover-side welded portion 223 serving as a cover-body-side sealing portion extends outwardly at the center portion in the longitudinal direction of the other short side wall, and the base member 201 and the cover member 202 are aligned. When facing the upper surface of the base-side welded portion 207 of the base member 201.

  At the upper side in the longitudinal direction of the side wall, when the base member 201 and the cover member 202 are aligned, a cover-side sealing portion 224 disposed to face the front side of the screw hole 209 of the base member 201 is provided. Is formed. The front surface of the cover side sealing part 224 is a flat sealing seal application surface to which the sealing seal 400 can be attached.

  Here, for example, when the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 are stored in the board case 200 and shipped to a game shop or the like by a manufacturer or the like, the cover-side welded part 223 and the base as a welded part are used. The side welding part 207 is welded (for example, ultrasonic welding or caulking using an ultrasonic welding machine or the like) (also referred to as a first sealed state). In addition, the screw 226 is passed through the screw hole 209 and fixed thereto, and the locking piece 203 provided in the base member 201 is inserted into the insertion hole 222 provided in the base member 201.

  Then, the sealing seal 400 is pasted so as to straddle the cover side sealing portion 224 and the base side sealing portion 229 to form a sealed state (also referred to as a second sealed state or a sealed state), and the stuck seal A U-shaped seal protection cover 228 made of a synthetic resin material is attached so as to sandwich the cover member 202 and the base member 201 so as to cover the seal 400, and the seal seal 400 is protected and shipped.

  As described above, the opposing surfaces of the base-side welded portion 207 and the cover-side welded portion 223 are melt-deformed and welded to be integrated with each other, so that it is extremely difficult to separate them. Since the opposing surfaces of the base-side welded part 207 and the cover-side welded part 223 are fixed in this manner, the sliding movement of the cover member 202 with respect to the base member 201 is restricted. The locked state cannot be released. That is, a sealed state in which the cover member 202 cannot be opened is formed unless the fixed state between the welding surface of the base side welding portion 207 and the cover side welding surface of the cover side welding portion 223 is released.

  Here, for example, when the cover-side welded portion 223 and the base-side welded portion 207 are peeled off by forcibly sliding the cover member 202 with respect to the base member 201 in the unlocking direction, the opposing surfaces are Since it is melted and deformed, scratches and deformation marks remain on both the cover-side welded portion 223 and the base-side welded portion 207, that is, both the base member 201 and the cover member 202, so that the cover member 202 is opened ( It can be surely found that it may have been opened.

  When the sealed state is formed by joining the opposing surfaces of the base side welded portion 207 and the cover side welded portion 223 by welding, the base member is opened when the cover member 202 is opened after the sealed state is released. Since the joint part of 201 and the cover member 202 is destroyed and the trace remains reliably, it becomes possible to discover that a fraudulent act may be performed.

  Further, since the base-side welded portion 207 and the cover-side welded portion 223 are joined by welding, the joining surface expands in the longitudinal direction of the side edge of the substrate case 200 as compared with the case of joining by screws or the like, so In this case, the short side portion of the substrate case 200 is forcibly bent to form a gap between the base member 201 and the cover member 202, and it becomes difficult for foreign matters such as wires to enter from the gap.

  The seal seal 400 includes a substantially rectangular base sheet (not shown), and an adhesive is applied to the back surface of the base sheet (not shown) to form an adhesive layer (not shown). An IC tag 403 as an electronic tag for fraud monitoring is embedded in the adhesive layer.

  The IC tag 403 includes an IC chip and an antenna unit, and the IC chip is formed as an integrated circuit, and has a control unit and a memory area (storage unit). The memory area is configured by a non-volatile memory (ROM) in which data cannot be rewritten, and its storage capacity is, for example, 128 bits. ID information as identification information is stored in the memory area. Specifically, a manufacturer name (or a manufacturer-specific number assigned to each manufacturer) and an ID number unique to the gaming machine are stored. Since the data area in the memory area of the IC chip is not rewritable, inconveniences such as unauthorized alteration of ID information can be suppressed.

  The ID information of the IC chip is configured so that it can be called by the control unit and transmitted from the antenna unit, and the ID information transmitted from the antenna unit can be received and read by the reader device. It has become. Specifically, a call is made from the reader device with a radio wave of the above-described frequency, and an induction electromagnetic field is formed by this radio wave. When the antenna part is included in the induction electromagnetic field, an electromotive force is generated by electromagnetic induction in the antenna part. In the IC chip, using this electromotive force as a power source, ID information stored in the memory area is called by the control unit and transmitted from the antenna unit.

  When the seal seal 400 is to be peeled off from the base side seal portion 229 and the cover side seal portion 224, the seal seal 400 is likely to be broken and the antenna portion is easily separated. When the antenna part is divided, especially when the divided part is a part that cannot be transmitted, which will be described later, the ID information is not output, so the ID information cannot be read by the reader device. Note that the ID information may not be output or may be difficult to output even when it is divided at a place other than the part where transmission is impossible. Therefore, if an illegal act is performed on the game control board 40 or the first effect control board 90, it can be easily detected.

  Further, since the outer surface of the seal seal 400 is covered with the seal protection cover 228, the surface of the seal seal 400 is protected by the seal protection cover 228 in the sealed state, and the seal seal 400 and the IC tag 403 cannot be directly touched. Therefore, fraudulent acts on the seal sticker 400 and the IC tag 403 can be prevented as much as possible, and damage is caused by applying some external force to the IC tag 403 when attaching or removing the substrate case 200 to or from the housing 1a. You can avoid that.

  Further, the cover member 202 has a structure that cannot be detached from the base member 201 unless the cover member 202 is slid in the unlocking direction with respect to the base member 201 from the aligned state. That is, a slide movement guide means is provided that slides and guides in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the cover member 202 is removed from the base member 201, and is locked in a state in which the slide movement guide means guides the slide movement. Since the cover-side welded portion 223 and the base-side welded portion 207 have a locking action when they are separated from each other toward the opposite sides, the cover-side welded portion 223 and the base-side welded portion 223 It becomes extremely difficult to peel off 207.

  Further, even when two substrate cases of the same type as the substrate case 200 are obtained, both of the base member 201 and the cover member 202 are not damaged when both the base member 201 and the cover member 202 are left open when the cover member 202 is opened. Since the member 202 cannot be obtained, it becomes extremely difficult to illegally configure the new substrate case 200.

  As described above, the cover side welding portion 223 and the base side welding portion 207 are welded (fixed) to each other, whereby the sliding movement of the cover member 202 with respect to the base member 201 is restricted. That is, in the state where the locking pieces 203, 203 formed on one short side of the base member 201 are locked to the insertion holes 222, 222 of the cover member 202, the cover side welded portion 223 on the other short side and the base When the side welded portion 207 is fixed, a sealed state in which the upper surface of the base member 201 is closed by the cover member 202 is configured. This sealed state cannot be released unless both the cover-side welded portion 223 of the cover member 202 and the welded portion of the base-side welded portion 207 of the base member 201 are cut (broken), so that the cover member 202 is opened. If this happens, the trace, that is, the trace that part of the board case 200 has been destroyed, is reliably left, so that the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 housed in the board case 200 have some sort of It becomes possible to discover that there has been a possibility of cheating.

  In this embodiment, when the base member 201 and the cover member 202 are aligned at the closed position, the cover-side welded portion 223 and the base-side welded portion 207 come into contact with each other. As long as it is possible, the cover-side welded portion 223 and the base-side welded portion 207 may be spaced apart from each other. In this case, for example, spot welding or the like in which a boss (not shown) formed at the tip of the horn H is pushed into the upper cover side welding portion 223 while the lower base side welding portion 207 is dissolved can be applied.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The important work is a work that stores data that is inconvenient to initialize, such as various display devices, LED display data, and I / O input / output data. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, and the number of medals to be paid out. The special work is a work in which data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the start of setting is stored. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

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

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

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment wins when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated pay line L1. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols (for example, normal lip: “Replay-Replay-Replay”, etc.), or a combination including different symbols (for example, Bell Lip 1: “Replay-White 7-Watermelon A”, etc.) ). In addition, the combination containing a different symbol means the combination containing one or more symbols different from other symbols.

  The types of winning combinations are determined according to the gaming status, but can be broadly divided into small roles that involve paying out medals and the number of bets using gaming values (medals, credits, etc.). There is a re-player who can play the next game by automatically setting the number of bets set in the winning game. In this embodiment, only a small combination and a re-playing combination are provided, but a special combination (such as a big bonus or a challenge bonus) accompanying a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player may be provided. . In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c. Note that the winning flags for the small combination and re-playing combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. When the special combination is provided, the winning flag for the special combination is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in the game where the combination of permitted combinations is complete.

[Internal lottery]
Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, numerical data stored in the lottery work, and each value determined according to the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value It is performed according to the number of judgment values for the combination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Send command]
Next, a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the first sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a freeze release command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, and a winning number command to the first sub control unit 91. , Payout start command, payout end command, return command, gaming state command, standby command, stop command, error command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command, judgment winning command, and AT signal output Send multiple types of commands including commands. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command contents, and the first sub-control unit 91 can identify the command type from the type data. Yes.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals (that is, the number of medals used for setting the bet number) and whether or not a BET sound is output. From the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game In this state, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, this message is transmitted. In addition, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, the first sub-control unit 91 receives the BET command, so that the betting number setting operation is performed, the betting number, It is also possible to specify whether or not a BET sound is output.

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

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

  The freeze command is a command that can specify the start of freeze (a control state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined time), and is transmitted when the freeze is started. The freeze release command is a command that can specify that the current freeze has been released, and is transmitted when the freeze is released.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line L1, the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out, and all reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed. Sent after.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals and the type of payment, and when payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets). Sent. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed. The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption.

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

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after RT2, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the stop state starts, and the reset operation is performed and the stop command is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Control by the first sub-control unit 91 at the time of command reception]
Next, the control of the effect performed by the first sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the first effect control board 90 will be described. When the first sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the first sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c. The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the first sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received at the earliest stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55 based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. The output control of various rendering devices such as is performed.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the first sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the control registered in correspondence with the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Of the patterns, the control pattern corresponding to the received command type 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 the first sub control unit 91 receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the first sub control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed and newly receives the command. An effect based on a control pattern corresponding to the command is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the betting number setting operation is performed during the performance, that is, when the first sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command (with a BET sound) among the BET commands. The production inside is stopped. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Also, the effect can be canceled when the normal lip is won and the number of bets is set. Further, when the first sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command (with a BET sound) among the BET commands, the first sub-control unit 91 outputs a predetermined BET sound (for example, a sound effect such as “pick!”) For the number of times corresponding to the number of bets. Output from the speakers 53 and 54. As a result, it is possible to easily recognize that the bet amount has been set and that a normal lip has been won.

  On the other hand, when a BET command (no BET sound) is received among the BET commands, a BET sound (for example, a sound effect “pick!”) Is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, and an effect being executed is stopped. It is supposed to continue without. As a result, when a symbol other than “Replay” is included in the configuration symbol and a bell lip with a bell on the invalid line wins, it is more likely that the player will not notice that the player has won the replay. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the production from being interrupted even in such a case. When a BET command is received, the effect being executed may be canceled and a BET sound may be output regardless of the type.

  Further, the first sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output a predetermined credit sound (for example, a sound effect of “Da!”) When a credit command (ordinary) among the credit commands is received. Thereby, it can be made easy to notice that it was credited. In addition, when receiving a credit command (with a BET sound) among the credit commands, the first sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output the same sound as the BET sound (for example, a sound effect of “Beep!”). When a credit command (with a BET sound) is received, even after a replay winning by a bell lip that is difficult to notice that a win has been received, even if a medal is inserted to set a bet without being aware of the replay winning by the bell lip, Since the sound is output, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes a sense of distrust or discomfort due to the fact that the BET sound is not output. Even if the bet amount is set by the replay winning by the bell lip, as described above, since the effect being executed is continued, the effect is executed even when the credit command (with BET sound) is received. There may be. In this case, the effect is canceled halfway by receiving the credit command (with BET sound).

  In addition, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the first sub-control unit 91 receives a payout start command for notifying the adjustment, in principle, the effect being executed is displayed. Cancel and place the effect state (display state of the liquid crystal display 51, sound effects from the speakers 53, 54, etc.) in the customer waiting state. Credits and bets are settled when the game is finished. In such a case, the production is continued unnecessarily even though there is an intention to finish the game by ending the performance being executed. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

  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 number of bets set by the replay winning remains, and thereafter at least one game is performed. , The performance being performed continues after that (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 production pattern is registered in the production table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the first sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the first sub control unit 91 produces the performance according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the selection rate registered in the table, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

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

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first sub-control unit 91 executes the determination navigation effect process shown in FIG. 23 when a determination combination winning command is received from the main control unit 41 during the AT. The main control unit 41 can determine whether or not the AT is in progress based on the pressing order of the stop switch operated by the player in accordance with the determination navigation effect.

  In the present embodiment, when the first sub control unit 91 receives an AT signal output command from the main control unit 41, the first sub control unit 91 performs an AT signal output flag control process shown in FIG. The AT signal output flag is a flag indicating that an AT signal has been output, and the first sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an AT signal has been output during AT depending on whether or not the AT signal output flag is set. Identify Then, the determination navigation effect is executed until the AT signal is output during the AT, and after the output of the AT signal, the normal navigation effect is executed instead of the determination navigation effect.

[Winner]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line L1. The types of winning combinations are roughly divided into small roles with medal payouts and re-playing roles. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 41c to win the internal lottery and allow winning of the winning combination.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the types of small combinations, symbol combinations of small combinations, the number of payouts, and technical matters related to small combinations. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the technical items related to the type of re-gamer, the combination of symbols of the re-gamer, the operation, and the re-gamer.

  With reference to FIG. 7, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the small roles usually include bell, left watermelon 1-8, left lip 1-16, cherry 1-3, watermelon 1-8, chance 1, 2, 1-3 It is. A small combination is awarded when a combination of symbols corresponding to each combination shown in FIG.

  For example, a normal bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line L1, and eight medals are paid out, which is larger than the number of medals (3) for setting the number of bets. It is. Further, the combinations of symbols of other small roles and the number of payouts are as shown in FIG.

  Further, each of the constituent symbols of the normal bell, the left watermelon 1 to 8 and the left lip 1 to 16 is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when a normal bell is won independently in an internal lottery to be described later, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. In other words, the regular bell is an unmissable role.

  Any of the symbols 1 to 3, Cherry 1 to 3, Watermelon 1 to 8, Chance 1 and Chance 1, and 1 to 3 is within 5 frames in any of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. Not placed. Therefore, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won.

  When the cherry 1 or the cherry 2 is won, the cherry symbols on the left reel 2L stop at the lower stage. Therefore, cherry 1 and cherry 2 are also called lower cherries or weak cherries. When winning the cherry 3, the cherry symbol stops in the middle on the left reel 2 </ b> L. Therefore, the cherry 3 is also referred to as a middle cherry or a middle cherry. When the watermelon 7 or the watermelon 8 is won, the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L stops in the middle. Therefore, the watermelon 7 and the watermelon 8 are also referred to as a middle cherry or a strong cherry.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying combination includes a normal lip, a bell lip 1 to 5, a 7-matched lip, and 7 fake lips 1 to 5. The re-playing combination is awarded when the combination of symbols corresponding to each combination shown in FIG.

  For example, the normal rep is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged on the winning line L1. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay, which is a structural symbol of the normal lip, is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when the normal lip is won independently, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. In other words, a normal lip is an unmissable role.

  Next, the bell lip 1 to 4 will be described. The bell lip 1 to 4 are awarded when a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 4 is arranged on the winning line L1. As shown in FIG. 8, each of the bell lip 1 to 4 is composed of a combination of different symbols. Therefore, even if a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 4 is arranged on the winning line L1, the player is made to recognize that the display result of the loss display is derived on the winning line L1. .

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

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

  Next, the bell lip 5 will be described. The bell lip 5 is awarded when a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell lip 5 is arranged on the winning line L1. As shown in FIG. 8, the bell lip 5 is composed of a combination of different symbols. Therefore, even if a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell lip 5 is arranged on the winning line L1, the player is made to recognize that the display result of the loss display is derived on the winning line L1.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the bell lips 1 to 5 is won, the main control unit 41 executes a rip freeze that delays the progress of the game by a rip freeze process of FIG. 18 described later. Rip freeze is a control executed by the main control unit 41 in order to delay the progress of the game. Lip freeze is performed when any of the bell lips 1 to 5 wins. When a rip-freeze occurs, the start switch of the next game is disabled as a result of delaying the timing for setting the number of bets by replay winning until a specific condition for canceling the rip-freeze is satisfied. The timing for enabling 7 is also delayed. Specific conditions are that a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of Ripfreeze, there was a MAXBET operation using the MAXBET switch 6, and there was a credit checkout operation using the checkout switch 10. And a condition that is established by detecting the inserted medal by the inserted medal sensor 31. However, medals are not consumed in the MAXBET operation when canceling the rip freeze. This is because the prescribed number of bets has already been set by the Bellip winning. On the other hand, the credit is settled in the credit settlement operation when releasing the rip freeze. This improves convenience.

  As described above, the combination of winning symbols of the bell lip 1 to 5 makes the player recognize that the display result of losing is derived. Therefore, if a symbol combination corresponding to a normal bell is not displayed at the same time when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 5, medals are consumed even though it appears that the display result of losing appears. Since the bet number for the next game is automatically set without doing so, the player feels uncomfortable. However, in the present embodiment, when any one of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins, the player can recognize at first glance that a normal bell win has occurred. Moreover, it is necessary to perform a MAXBET operation or a medal insertion in order to cancel the lip freeze performed when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 5. Further, the number of bets is not automatically set by winning one of the bell lip 1 to 5 unless the lip freeze is canceled by inserting a medal or the like. For this reason, it is possible to make the player feel as if the next game can be started with the MAXBET operation and the medal insertion after the normal bell is won, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when winning a normal bell, eight medals are paid out, which is larger than the number of medals (three) used when setting the number of bets so that the game can be started. Thus, when any one of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins, the player operates the MAXBET switch 6 in the same manner as when a medal is awarded when a normal bell win occurs, The operation of the medal insertion and settlement switch 10 can be naturally promoted.

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

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

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, a combination of lottery object combinations read out as a lottery object combination will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously read out as the lottery target combination and can be won in duplicate. FIGS. 9 and 10 show the combinations of winning combinations for each lottery target combination, the number of determination values at a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1), and the contents of reel control. In the combination of winning combinations, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is read simultaneously in the internal lottery. In the number of determination values, the denominator is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer of 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the push order bell 1 that is the lottery target combination for which “9309” is set as the number of determination values is 9309/65536. In the present embodiment, the game state does not normally change when the player progresses the game. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, only one determination value is set for each lottery target combination.

  As shown in FIG. 9, as the lottery target roles of the small roles in the present embodiment, push order bells 1-4, left watermelons 1-4, cherries 1-3, watermelons 1-8, chances 1, 2, and One to three are set. Further, for each lottery target combination, the corresponding winning combination is read out.

  For example, the pushing order bell 1 is a lottery target combination from which normal bell + left lip 1 sheet 1 + left lip 1 sheet 6 + left lip 1 sheet 11 + left lip 1 sheet 16 + left watermelon 1-8. The other lottery object combinations are as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, normal lip, push order lip 1, push order lip 2, 7 aligned lip, fake lip 1, and fake lip 2 are set as the lottery object combination of the replaying game in the present embodiment. . The normal lip is a lottery target combination from which the normal lip is read. In the normal lip, “8978” is set as the number of determination values. Therefore, a normal lip is won approximately once every 7 games.

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

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

[Reel control when pushing order bell wins]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the reel control when one of the push order bells 1 to 4 is won will be described. When the push order bell 1 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, the left lip 1, the left lip 1, the left lip 1, and the left lip 1 16 within the pull-in range of the winning combination. Reel control is performed to stop the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the above in alignment with the winning line L1. When the center is pressed to the left, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to the normal bell among the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the middle-right button is pressed, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 1 to 4 among the winning combinations in alignment with the winning line L1. When the first right stop is performed, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 5 to 8 among the winning combinations is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. Other push order bells 2 to 4 are as shown in FIG.

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

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

  A symbol for winning one of the left lip 1, left lip 1, left lip 1, 11, and left lip 16, which has a high possibility of winning, is drawn into the winning line L1 and the reel is stopped. A specific example will be described below. For example, if the player makes the first left stop when winning the push order bell 1, as shown in FIG. 7, in order to win any combination included in the push order bell 1, It is necessary to stop the reel by drawing any one of “Bell”, “Replay”, “Watermelon A”, and “Watermelon B” into the winning line L1. Here, there are more choices for winning combination when “Watermelon A”, “Watermelon B”, or “Replay” is drawn into the winning line L1 than when “Bell” is drawn into the winning line L1 (for example, “Bell”). If you stop, there is usually only one type of winning combination, but if you stop “Replay”, the winning combination options are 1 left lip, 1 left lip, 6 left lip, 11 left lip There are four types, one 16). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the player makes the first left stop when winning the push order bell 1, one left lip, one left lip six, “Replay”, which is a symbol for winning one of the lip 1 and the left lip 16, is drawn into the winning line L1 to stop the reel.

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

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

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

  As a predetermined penalty, in the navigation stock lottery for determining whether or not to grant the navigation stock described later, the winning probability of the navigation stock grant is set to a very low probability, or the AT freeze described later is not executed. To do. As a result, if a penalty is imposed, it becomes difficult for the AT to be controlled by the AT which is advantageous to the player, so that the player operates the stop switch at the first left stop during the non-AT so that a penalty is not imposed. become.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when any of the push order bells 1 to 4 is won during non-AT, the player wins one of the left lips 1 to 16 as long as the player makes the first left stop. . Also, even if the player makes a penalty while making the middle first stop or the right first stop, the order of pushing for winning a normal bell with a lot of payout is not known. Therefore, during non-AT, one medal is paid out at a frequency of about once every two games. As a result, it becomes difficult to increase the net number of medals during non-AT.

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

[Reel control when pushing order is selected]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10, a description will be given of reel control when one of the push order lip 1 and the push order lip 2 is won. When the push order lip 1 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 4 of the winning combination aligned with the winning line L1. On the other hand, when the push order lip 1 is the first stop or right first stop in the winning game, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the normal lip out of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. .

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

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, when the push order lip 1 or the push order lip 2 is won during non-AT, the player wins one of the bell lips 1 to 5 as long as the player makes the first left stop. Therefore, during the non-AT, the bell lips 1 to 5 are won with a frequency of about once every three games, and the next game can be played without using medals. Here, as described above, when a prize is awarded to any one of the bell lips 1 to 5, it is possible to make the player seem to have won a regular bell. Therefore, during non-AT, the next game is actually replayed about once every three games, but some players usually play about once every three games. By winning the bell, you can make it seem as if you have received more medals than the number of medals used for your bet.

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

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

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

[Game processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process. In the game process, a BET process (S1), an internal lottery process (S2), a determination winning combination command generation, a storage process (S3), a reel rotation process (S4), an effect control state determination process (S5), a winning determination process ( S6), a payout process (S7), and a game end process (S8) are executed in sequence, and when the game end process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

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

  In the internal lottery process in S2, a process is performed to determine whether or not to allow winning in each of the above-described winning 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. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the determination winning combination command generation and storage processing in S3, the main control unit 41, as shown in FIG. 12 to be described later, determines a determination winning combination command to which a correct pressing order is added when winning the determination winning combination. A process of generating and storing the generated command in the command buffer is executed.

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

  In the effect control state determination process in S5, the main control unit 41 specifies the effect control state controlled by the first sub-control unit 91 as shown in FIG. 14 to be described later, and performs predetermined control based on the specified effect control state. Execute. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies whether or not the AT is being performed as the effect control state of the first sub-control unit 91. Further, when the main control unit 41 specifies that the AT is in progress, as a predetermined control, the main control unit 41 outputs an AT signal to the outside and controls the game to a state in which the AT freeze can be executed.

  The AT freeze is a freeze that may be executed together with the navigation stock lottery when an AT lottery to be described later is won. AT freeze is executed with a probability of 50% when winning an AT lottery, and the progress of the game is delayed until a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses with all reels rotating. Is done. As shown in FIG. 21, since the AT freeze is executed, more navigation stocks are given with higher probability in the navigation stock lottery, and the player is more likely to obtain an advantageous result. . In the present embodiment, control to a state where AT freeze can be executed is also referred to as AT freeze executable control, and a period during which AT freeze executable control is performed is also referred to as AT freeze executable period.

  In the winning determination process in S6, the main control unit 41 determines that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has been stopped in S4, according to the display result derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Processing for determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed.

  In the payout process in S7, the main control unit 41 adds credits and medals based on the number of payouts according to the type of the small role when the occurrence of a win is determined in S6 and the winning is a small role. In the case of replay, a replay game flag that can specify the type of replay is set in the RAM and a replay game can be given. In the payout process, the main control unit 41 sets an output command instructing the RAM to output an output of medal OUT signals for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals.

  In the game end process in S8, the main control unit 41 executes a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game. In the game process, a command is generated in accordance with the progress control of the game and set in the normal command transmission buffer, so that it is set for the first sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Command is sent.

[Judgment winning command generation and storage processing]
Next, the determination winning combination command generation and storage process executed by the main control unit 41 in step S3 of the game process will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the determination winning combination command generation and storage processing executed by the main control unit 41 during the game process, and the determination winning combination command generation and storage processing is executed based on the flowchart. To do. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a stop order type table used in the processing of Sh2 in FIG.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the pressing order of the stop switch that can be discriminated by the determination navigation effect includes the first middle stop or the first right stop that is the same as the pressing order of the stop switch for winning the normal lip. It is. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the push order associated with the stop order type 0 when winning the push order Lip 1 is “middle left push”, whereas as shown in FIG. The order in which the normal lip is awarded when winning lip 1 includes “medium first stop”. Accordingly, the order of pressing the stop switch for winning the normal lip can be used for determining whether the main control unit 41 is an AT and executing the predetermined control, as well as the AT determined by the main control unit 41. The predetermined control can be executed depending on whether or not.

[Production control state judgment processing]
Next, an effect control state determination process executed by the main control unit 41 in step S5 of the game process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the effect state determination process executed by the main control unit. An effect state determination process is executed based on the process of FIG.

[Predetermined control execution processing]
Next, the predetermined control execution process executed in the timer interruption process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 periodically (about 0.56 ms) and interrupting the game process will be described. In the predetermined control execution process, the main control unit 41 first determines whether or not a predetermined control flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The main control unit 41 performs predetermined control when the predetermined control flag is set.

  More specifically, the main control unit 41 sets an AT signal output command based on a predetermined control flag, and externally outputs the AT signal in an external output control process described later. Note that an external device such as a data display terminal that has received the AT signal notifies the player that the device has shifted to AT and displays the number of ATs set on the screen. Further, by transmitting an AT signal to the hall computer that can communicate with the slot machine 1, the hall computer can recognize that the slot machine 1 that has transmitted the AT signal is controlled by the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 performs AT freeze execution control based on the predetermined control flag, and controls the game to a state in which AT freeze can be executed.

[External output control processing]
Next, the external output control process executed in the timer interrupt process (main) that the main control unit 41 periodically interrupts and executes the game process (about 0.56 ms) will be described. In the external output control process, the main control unit 41 first determines whether or not an AT signal output command is set. If an AT signal output command is set, the main control unit 41 outputs the AT signal to the outside. Thereby, in an external device such as a data display terminal, the player is notified that the mode has been switched to AT and the number of ATs set is displayed as an image. Other signals (medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, etc.) are also output externally in the external output control process.

[BET processing]
Next, the BET process executed by the main control unit 41 in S1 of the game process will be described. 15 to 18 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the BET process executed by the main control unit. 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 of the main control unit 41 is cleared (S10), and a prescribed number according to the gaming state (the upper limit number in the present embodiment). (3 in any gaming state) is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 (S11), and whether or not the replay game flag indicating that the game is a replay game is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the next game (game started from now) is a replay game (S12).

  When it is determined in S12 that the next game (game started from now) is a replay game, a rip freeze process for generating a rip freeze at the time of a bell lip winning is executed (S13). The Lip Freeze process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the rip freeze process is completed, in S14, the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 and the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to. 3), that is, whether or not the number of bets serving as a game start condition is set (S15), and if the value of the BET counter is not a specified number, the process returns to S14. When the value of the BET counter becomes the specified number and the setting of the bet number by replay winning is completed, the process proceeds to S16. After the value of the BET counter is added, the main control unit 41 executes processing for sequentially lighting the 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 according to the value of the BET counter. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a process of lighting the replaying LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (waiting LED 19 during waiting) after setting of the betting number after the replay winning is completed.

  In S16, it is determined whether or not the replay won in the previous game is a normal lip, 7 complete lip, and 7 fake lips 1 to 5 (these replays are collectively referred to as a first replay in the following). . Note that the first replay may be only a normal rep among replays composed of only the same symbol. Whether or not it is the first replay is specified from the set replay game flag. When it is determined in S16 that the first replay has been made, the bet number is added in S17 (because the replay winning state is three bets), and the first sub-control unit 91 makes a bet sound. A BET command indicating that there is a BET sound to be output (in FIG. 17, “BET command (with BET sound)” is shown for the sake of convenience. The same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S16 that the first replay is not performed, a BET command indicating that the bet number is incremented by 3 in S18 and that there is no BET sound that the first sub-control unit 91 does not output a BET sound. (In S18, “BET command (no BET sound)” is shown for convenience. The same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. When it is determined that it is not the first replay, when the first replay is a normal lip, a 7-round lip, and a 7-flip lip 1-5, it is determined that the player has won a bell lip 1-5. When it was done. Hereinafter, replays other than the first replay are also referred to as second replays, and here, bell lip 1 to 5 correspond. The second replay may include 7 fake lips 1 to 5 composed of a combination of symbols including different symbols, and includes 7 rips that serve as an AT lottery opportunity to be described later. Also good.

  The BET command set in S17 and S18 is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, on the first sub-control unit 91 side, a BET sound is output every time the bet number is set after the first replay winning, whereas the bet number is set after the second replay winning. In this case, 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 replay prize.

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

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

  In S21, the setting before waiting for input is performed, and the process proceeds to S22. In the setting before waiting for insertion, when the insertion prohibition flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41, the insertion prohibition 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 prohibition flag in S21, and sets the BET switch valid LED 21 when the bet number can be set. Execute the process to light up. When the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the first replay winning, only the insertion request LED 17 is turned on in S21. Further, when the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the second replay winning, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned on in S21, for example, after YES is determined in S37 to be described later or the rip freeze is ended. Alternatively, after a credit command (with a BET sound) corresponding to 3 BETs is output, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off.

  In S22, it is determined whether or not a medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion prohibition flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. If it is determined in S22 that the medal can be inserted, 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 ( S23), the process proceeds to S25, and if it is determined that the medal cannot be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and the medal flow path is used as a path on the medal payout exit 9 side. Is prohibited (S24), and the process proceeds to S25.

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

  In S30, it is determined whether or not the detection result of the inserted medal sensor 31 is an appropriate detection result and whether or not the insertion medal has been detected, that is, whether or not there is an insertion medal flag indicating that the insertion medal has been detected. If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected in S30, the process proceeds to S45, and if the passage of the inserted medal is detected, the inserted medal flag is cleared (S31), and the non-insertable flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. Whether or not a medal can be inserted is determined based on whether or not a medal can be inserted (S32). If the medal cannot be inserted, the process proceeds to S45.

  If the medal can be inserted in S32, the prescribed number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to determine whether or not the value of the BET counter is the prescribed number (S33). If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, a BET command (with BET sound) indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that the BET sound is output by the first sub-control unit 91 is normal. The command transmission buffer is set (S34), the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (S35), and the process returns to S22. The BET command set in S34 is transmitted to the first 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 first sub-control unit 91 side.

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

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

  In S37, when a prescribed number of BET sounds have not been output, a credit command (in S39, indicating that the credit counter is output by the first sub-control unit 91 and the value of the credit counter after 1 addition is indicated in S39. For convenience, “credit command (with BET sound)” (hereinafter the same) is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in S40. Add one. The credit command set in S39 is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). On the other hand, when a predetermined number of BET sounds have already been output in S37, the process proceeds to S38, and a credit command (normal) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. Thus, when adding credits by inserting medals after the second replay winning, the first sub-control unit 91 outputs a BET sound for up to the third sheet and a credit sound for the fourth and subsequent sheets. Is output. On the other hand, when adding credits by inserting medals when it is not after the second replay winning, a credit sound is output from the first sheet on the first sub-control unit 91 side. As the next step of S36 and S37, after executing S40, the corresponding S38 or S39 processing is performed, so that a credit command indicating the current value after being added by S40 as the value of the credit counter is displayed in S38. Or you may make it set in S39. In addition, since a predetermined number of bets are set after the release of the rip freeze at the second replay winning, a command for outputting a predetermined number of BET sounds as a credit command (with a BET sound) is issued in S39. It may be set to output a predetermined number of BET sounds.

  In S41, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50 which is the upper limit value. If the value of the credit counter is not 50, the process returns to S22, and if the value of the credit counter is 50, the insertion impossible flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in S42, and the process returns to S22.

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

  If it is determined in S45 that the operation of the start switch 7 has not been detected, or if another switch that has operated the start switch 7 is also operated, the process proceeds to S50, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid. If detected, the process proceeds to S46, and the rising edge is cleared. In S47, referring to the prescribed number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41, whether or not the value of the BET counter is the prescribed number, that is, whether or not a bet number serving as a game start condition is set. Determine whether.

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

  In S50, it is determined whether or not an operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating the rising of the single BET switch 5 is set. If the operation of the single BET switch 5 is not detected in S50, the process proceeds to S51, and if the operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected, the process proceeds to S65 in FIG. 17 and the rising edge is cleared.

  In S66, the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number. If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in S66, the process returns to S22. If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 in S67. If the value of the credit counter is 0 in S67, the process returns to S22. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in S67, a BET command (BET sound indicating that there is a BET sound indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 in S68 and that the first sub-control unit 91 outputs a BET sound) Yes) is set in the buffer for normal command transmission. In S69, the value of the credit counter is decremented by 1. In S70, the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1, and the process returns to S22. The BET command set in S68 is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, when the bet number is set by operating the single BET switch 5, a BET sound is output on the first sub-control unit 91 side. After the second replay winning, when it is determined YES in S66, the same determination as S37 is performed, and when the prescribed number of BET sounds are not output, the same processing as S39 is performed. , BET sound may be output.

  In S51, it is determined whether or not the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the MAXBET switch 6 is set. If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected in S51, the process proceeds to S52, and if the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, the process proceeds to S75 in FIG. 17 to clear the rising edge.

  In S76, the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number. If the value of the BET counter is the specified number in S76, the process proceeds to S80, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 in S77. If the value of the credit counter is 0 in S77, the process proceeds to S80. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 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, the process returns to S22. In addition, when the BET counter in S80 is added, not only the addition in S79 but also the addition in S14 after the rip freeze is canceled by the MAXBET switch 6 operation. On the other hand, if the BET counter is added, a BET command (indicating that the bet number added in S81 is added, and that the BET sound is output by the first sub-control unit 91 to output a BET sound ( Set BET sound) to the normal command transmission buffer and proceed to S22. The BET command set in S81 is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the BET sound is output for the set bet number on the first sub-control unit 91 side.

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

  If it is not determined in S54 that the game is a replay game, 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, the process proceeds to S57, and the hopper motor 34 is driven to drive the BET counter. Control for paying out the medals for the value stored in (that is, control for returning the medals used for setting the bet number and setting the value of the BET counter to 0), the start of paying out medals, and the betting number adjustment The betting number adjustment process for setting the payout start command to notify the normal command transmission buffer is performed. After the betting amount adjustment process in S57, in S58, the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared, and the process returns to S22. Thereby, 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 fact that the betting amount is being settled on the first sub-control unit 91 side. While being displayed, a sound corresponding to the betting amount adjustment is output.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S54 that the game is a replay game, or when it is determined that the value of the BET counter is 0 in S56, the value stored in the credit counter by driving the hopper motor 34 in S59. Control for paying out medals for the minute (that is, control for returning medal memorized as credits and setting the value of the credit counter to 0), notifying the start of paying out medals, and credit settlement in the replay game A betting number settlement process is performed to set a payout start command for notifying whether there is a credit settlement when there is a bet amount or not in the normal command transmission buffer. After the betting amount adjustment process in S57, in S58, the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared, 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 amount settlement, and the first sub-control unit 91 side after the replay winning is performed. Is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the credit settlement after the replay winning is output. Further, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, the first sub-control unit 91 side is performing credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0. Is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the control content of the rip freeze process executed by the main control unit 41 in S13 of the BET process. The rip freeze process is performed when it is determined that the game is a replay game, that is, after a replay winning in the previous game. In S85, it is determined whether or not the replay won in the previous game was the second replay of bell lip 1-5. When it is determined that the bell lip is not 1 to 5, the rip freeze processing is terminated without generating a freeze.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that any of the bell lip 1 to 5 is determined, the timing for setting the bet amount by the replay winning or the start switch 7 until it is determined YES in any of S89 to S92 and the freeze release condition is satisfied. Processing is performed to generate a freeze (lip freeze) that delays the timing for enabling. In S86, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is the upper limit value of 50. When it is determined in S86 that the value is not the upper limit value, credits can be added. Therefore, in S87, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, and the medal flow path can be inserted on the hopper tank side path. State. In S88, a process for lighting the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 is performed. Thereby, in particular, MAXBET operation, medal insertion, etc. can be promoted.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S86 that the value of the credit counter is 50, which is the upper limit value, credit addition is impossible, and the process proceeds to S89 without performing the process of S87 and the like. As a result, despite the fact that the credit counter is 50, the inserted medal will flow down to the hopper tank side, while preventing the occurrence of a problem such that neither the credit addition nor the bet number is added by the medal. Can do.

  In S89, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the rip freeze. When it is determined in S89 that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the lip freeze, the rip freeze release condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined in S89 that a predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the rip freeze, it is determined in S90 whether or not the player has performed a MAXBET operation using the MAXBET switch 6. When it is determined in S90 that the player has performed a MAXBET operation, the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined in S90 that there is no MAXBET operation by the player, in S91, the inserted medal sensor 31 in which the medal inserted from the medal inserting unit 4 is arranged on the hopper tank 34a side with respect to the flow path switching solenoid 30 is provided. It is determined whether or not it is detected by a sensor arranged on the most upstream side among the plurality of sensors (that is, a sensor capable of detecting the inserted medal first (this sensor is hereinafter also referred to as a specific sensor)). The passage of the medal is detected by the specific sensor when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on in S87. When it is determined in S91 that a medal has been inserted, the rip freeze release condition is satisfied. Even when it is determined in S91 that a medal has been inserted, the insertion of a medal has not yet been detected by another sensor, and the detection result by the insertion medal sensor 31 is not an appropriate detection result. The flag is not set.

  If it is not determined in S91 that a medal has been inserted, it is determined in S92 whether or not there has been a credit settlement operation using the settlement switch 10 by the player. When it is determined in S92 that the player has made a credit checkout operation, the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied. In addition, after the freeze is canceled by the credit settlement operation, the result of the determination in S52 of FIG. 16 is YES and the process proceeds to S59, so that the credit settlement process is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S92 that there is no credit settlement operation by the player, the process proceeds to S89.

  After the freeze release condition is satisfied, in S93, when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is in the on state, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and the rip freeze processing is ended. In the reply freeze process, the process of S93 is performed. Thus, for example, even when a rip freeze occurs when the credit counter is 49 and a plurality of medals are inserted at once, the freeze release condition is satisfied by detecting the first of them by a specific sensor. After that, immediately after the flow path switching solenoid is turned off in S93 and the freeze-freeze processing is ended, the first medal is further detected by another sensor, and the detection result by the insertion medal sensor 31 is appropriate. When the detection result is set and the inserted medal flag is set, YES is determined in S30 of FIG. 16, the credit counter is updated to 50 in S40, YES is determined in S19 of FIG. 15, and the non-insertable flag is set in S20. Since the flow path switching solenoid is turned off, the second and subsequent medals out of the plurality of medals It is discharged from Le payout opening 9. The plurality of sensors included in the inserted medal sensor 31 are detected by other sensors after the first medal is detected by the specific sensor and the detection result by the inserted medal sensor 31 when a plurality of medals are inserted at a time. Is shorter than the time required for the second medal to reach the flow path switching solenoid 30 after the first medal is detected by the specific sensor. Are arranged as follows. For this reason, when the credit 50 is reached by inserting the first medal, the flow path switching solenoid is always turned off when the second and subsequent medals reach the flow path switching solenoid 30. The medals after the first can be paid out from the medal payout exit 9. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem that credits are not added and returned even though medals are inserted.

  On the other hand, when a rip freeze occurs when the credit counter is less than 49 and a plurality of medals are inserted at once, the freeze release condition is established by detecting the first of them by a specific sensor. Thereafter, the flow path switching solenoid is immediately turned off in S93, but immediately after that, it is determined NO in S19 of FIG. 15 and the setting before waiting for input is performed in S21, and the flow path switching solenoid is turned on. Since the on state is maintained until the credit 50 is reached, the second and subsequent medals out of the plurality of medals are also taken in (added to the credit 50) and added to the credit. Thereby, the convenience when a medal is inserted during the rip freeze can be improved.

  Next, the timing at which medal insertion or settlement is allowed after the game is over will be described. FIGS. 19A to 19D are diagrams for explaining an example of the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the game is ended by executing the BET process shown in FIGS. 15 to 18. It is.

  FIG. 19 (a) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a medal is not paid out without winning a small role. If no small role winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the processing of S8 in FIG. 11, 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 S21 is executed, thereby allowing insertion or settlement of medals as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a small role is won and medals are paid out. If a small role winning has occurred, the game ends after the payout has been made, and thereafter, the process of S8 in FIG. 11, the process of S1 for the next game, and the processes of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is executed, the processing after S21 is executed, so that the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19 (c) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the normal lip winning. If a normal lip winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the processing of S8 in FIG. 11, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. In addition to the processing, after the timing when the setting of the bet number is completed (that is, the timing when the setting of the bet number is completed or after the timing) and it is determined that credit is possible in S19, the process after S21 By executing the process, the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19D is a diagram for explaining the timing when the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after winning the bell lip prize. If a Bellip winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the processing of S8 in FIG. 11, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. Is executed, the freeze-freeze process shown in FIG. 18 is executed, and the freeze-free control is performed until the freeze-free release condition is satisfied. During this time, as shown in S87 of FIG. 18, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, allowing insertion of medals for releasing the freeze, and performing a credit settlement operation and a MAXBET operation for releasing the freeze. Is also allowed. When the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied, after it is determined that credit is possible in S19 of FIG. 15 after the timing when the betting number setting is completed (that is, after the betting number setting is completed or after the timing), By executing the processing after S21, normal medal insertion or settlement is permitted as shown in FIG. 19 (d).

  During Rip Freeze, medal insertion and credit settlement operation for freezing are allowed, and normal medal after Rip Freeze is canceled and bet number is set in conjunction with medal insertion and credit settlement operation during Rip Freeze. Is charged or settled. Even during the rip freeze, if the value of the credit counter has already reached 50, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is not turned on in S87 of FIG. It will be allowed later.

[About gaming state]
Next, the gaming state in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, only one gaming state is set, and there is no transition between a plurality of gaming states according to winning of a combination or winning. For this reason, the slot machine 1 does not have a game property that advantageously advances the game by improving the winning probability of the re-gamer according to the game state.

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

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the first sub control unit 91 at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock. The first sub-control unit 91 executes a timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart.

[Navistock lottery]
Next, the navigation stock lottery executed in the navigation stock lottery process executed in Sb5 of FIG. 20 will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a navigation stock lottery table managed by the sub-control unit.

  In the present embodiment, the first sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when winning an AT lottery (in this embodiment, weak cherry, medium cherry, chance 1, chance 2, 7-matched lip, strong cherry). A navigation stock lottery is performed to determine whether or not to do so. In the navigation stock lottery, it is determined whether or not the number of navigation stocks is to be given, and if so, the number.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, when the first lottery condition for winning the weak cherry is established, the winning probability of granting the navigation stock is set to 10% when the AT freeze is not executed. When freeze is executed, it is set to 20%. In addition, when AT freeze is not executed, the winning probability that the number of navigation stocks to be given is 1 is set to 100%, the winning probability that becomes 2 is set to 0%, and the winning probability that becomes 3 Is set to 0%. On the other hand, when AT freeze is executed, the winning probability that the number of navigation stocks to be given is 1 is set to 0%, the winning probability that is 2 is set to 100%, and the winning probability that is 3 is set. It is set to 0%. Since the second to fifth lottery conditions, which are other lottery conditions, are as shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of granting the navigation stock varies depending on the type of the AT lottery winning. Furthermore, when AT Freeze is executed together with Navistock lottery, there is a higher possibility that the number of Navistock will be given than when AT Freeze is not executed, and the number of Navistock that will be given is higher. Is likely to become. Thus, by performing AT freeze during AT, the player can be expected to acquire navigation stock by recognizing that the navigation stock lottery has been executed. It can be expected that a larger number of navigation stocks will be given.

  Furthermore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the winning probability of the re-gamer does not change according to the game state, it is very important for the game to proceed advantageously that it is controlled by the AT. Therefore, by performing the AT freeze during the AT, it is possible to have a great expectation that the AT will continue for a long time by giving a larger number of navigation stocks.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the AT signal output flag control process executed in Sb7 of FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the determination navigation effect process executed in Sb8.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the specific period until the AT signal is output in the AT, the four-choice determination navigation effects are executed for the push order lip or the normal lip, and after the lapse of the specific period. Since the normal navigation effect of 2 choices is executed, it is not necessary to select the 4 choice operation and operate the stop switch after outputting the AT signal, thereby reducing the burden on the player.

[Navigation]
Next, the specific content of the navigation effect which the 1st sub control part 91 performs is demonstrated. The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54.

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

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

[Timing chart for AT]
Next, various effects in the AT in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart related to the AT.

  In FIG. 24, when the correct answer is given to the determination combination, the AT signal is output to the outside, the AT freeze executable control is performed, the determination navigation effect is executed, and the normal navigation is performed. It is shown that the line rises from OFF to ON when a navigation effect other than for determination including the effect is executed. FIG. 24 shows whether the navigation effect when the push order lip or the normal lip is won is 4-option navigation or 2-option navigation. Furthermore, FIG. 24 shows that the line rises from OFF to ON when controlled by AT, and shows that the line falls from ON to OFF when not controlled by AT. For navigation effects other than those for determination, a navigation effect that is executed by the first sub-control unit 91 when a role other than the push order lip or normal lip that is a determination role is won, or a push order lip or normal lip. A normal navigation effect (two-choice navigation) that is not used for the determination when the item is won is included. Further, FIG. 24 will be described by taking as an example a case where 50 games are played in one set and AT is performed up to the second set.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the AT started from the timing t1 is controlled over the period of one set 50 games, and the first set ends at the timing t3. After that, the second set of ATs starts from the timing t3, and the second set ends at the timing t5. In the AT, a determination navigation effect and a navigation effect other than the determination effect are executed.

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

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

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

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

  As described above, in the AT according to the present embodiment, the effect control state of the first sub-control unit 91 (for example, whether or not AT is in progress or the number of AT sets) is set in the main control unit within one set of AT. A determination navigation effect for determination by 41 and a normal navigation effect that is a navigation effect other than for determination are executed. Then, once the main control unit 41 specifies the effect control state of the first sub-control unit 91, the AT in the set does not need to perform the determination process, so the determination navigation effect is not executed. It has become.

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

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S12 to S21 of FIG. 15 and FIG. 19C, after the replay winning occurs, the replay game is started (reel rotation start). Even if a medal is inserted in the meantime, if the bet number setting (automatic BET) by the replay winning is set and the next replay game can be started, the medal is detected later. In response to the detection of the medal, S36 to S40 in FIG. 16 are performed and can be 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.

  Also, after winning one of the bell lips 1 to 5 in the replay, as shown in S86 to S92 in FIG. 18, a rip freeze occurs and a plurality of types of freeze cancellation including conditions established by the insertion of medals The process ends when one of the conditions is satisfied. As in the case of winning or losing a small role, this makes it seem that the next game will not start unless a predetermined operation such as insertion of medals is performed, and the next operation is performed by performing these predetermined operations. You can make it seem as if you can start the game.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S52 to S59 of FIG. 16, when a bet number is set in accordance with an operation to the settlement switch 10, the bet number for which the bet number is settled. When the settlement process is executed, if the bet number is not set, the credit settlement process can be executed to settle the credit, while the set bet number is a bet number automatically bet by replay winning. The credit settlement process is executed without executing the betting number settlement process. As a result, the replay function itself of giving a replay game (1 game) instead of paying out medals is maintained and the significance of the existence of the replay is maintained. By making the payout possible, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the replay. In addition, when a payment operation is performed during a lip freeze after a bell lip winning, credit adjustment is performed in the same manner, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

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

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

  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. In addition, in the case where the replay can be won regardless of the operation procedure (pressing order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switches 8L to 8R, a dedicated symbol that constitutes the replay within a range that can be drawn within a predetermined time. There is a need to increase the number of dedicated symbols, and the design may become more difficult.

  In order to solve such a problem, in the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, “replay-replay-replay” including only symbols having the same outer shape is stopped at the winning line for replay. The first replay such as a normal lip generated by the first replay and the first replay such as a bell lip 1 generated by stopping “Replay-White 7-Watermelon A” including a pattern whose outer shape is not the same or similar to the winning line. Including 2 replays. As a result, it is not always necessary to provide multiple dedicated symbols for replay, and it is possible to avoid increasing the number and types of symbols, and within the limits of the number, types, and arrangement of symbols, the types of replay (variations ) Can be abundant. On the other hand, when the second replay winning is generated, the combination including the symbols whose outer shapes are not the same or similar is stopped, so that the replay winning is noticed more than when the first replay winning occurs. However, since it is possible to add credits according to the detected medals as described above, the player is inconvenienced that the inserted medals cannot be accepted. The game can be advanced without making it feel.

  (4) The symbols constituting the second replay in the embodiment described above include symbols different from the replay. For this reason, there is a higher possibility that a medal will be inserted without noticing the occurrence of the second replay winning, but since the credit can be added according to the detected medal, the inserted medal is accepted. It is possible to advance the game without causing the player to feel troublesome. Further, when any of the bell lips 1 to 5 is won, the bells are aligned on the upper line or on the lower right invalid line. For this reason, since it is possible to make the player think that the normal bell has won, it is possible to insert a medal or perform a MAXBET operation, and it seems as if the next game can be started by the insertion or operation. It can be made to not feel uncomfortable.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, since the BET command (with BET sound) is set and output after the first replay winning is generated as shown in S16 to S18 of FIG. While the BET sound is output by the 1 sub-control unit 91 side, the BET command (no BET sound) is set and output after the second replay winning is generated. BET sound is not output. This further increases the possibility of inserting medals without noticing that the second replay winning has occurred and that the betting number setting has been completed, but credits are added according to the detected medals. Therefore, it is possible to advance the game without making the player feel annoyance that the inserted medal is not accepted.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S36 to S39 in FIG. 16, the medal is realized without realizing that the second replay winning that does not output the BET sound has occurred and the setting of the betting number is completed. Even if credits are added and a bet is added, the same bet sound is output up to 3 times corresponding to the upper limit of the bet number. However, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling untrustworthy or uncomfortable by not outputting the BET sound even though he intends to do so.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the game control board 40, the first effect control board 90, and the connectors 410 and 420 are housed in the board case 200, and the board Since the case 200 is sealed with a sealing seal or the like so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace, illegal control information is received by the first sub-control unit 91 mounted on the first effect control board 90. In addition to making it difficult to carry out fraud, it is possible to detect early the possibility that fraud has been done by leaving a trace even after opening.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the second sub-control unit 191 is mounted on the output control board (second effect control board 190) separate from the first effect control board 90, so that the first effect is achieved. Since the area of the control board 90 can be reduced, the board case 200 can be reduced in size. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the mounting position of the substrate case from being restricted due to the increase in size of the substrate case 200.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 are housed in one board case 200 in a state of being board-to-board connected via the connectors 410 and 420. There is no need to store a cable or the like for connecting the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 in the case 200, and the board case 200 is enlarged so that the board case 200 can be attached to the slot machine body. It can prevent being restricted.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the first sub-control unit 91 is transmitted by serial communication, and there are few signal lines used for command transmission. The connectors 410 and 420 for connecting the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 can be reduced in size, and as a result, the board case 200 is increased in size so that the mounting position of the board case 200 is increased. Etc. can be prevented from being restricted.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 are transparent in a state in which the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 do not overlap with each other. Since it is housed in one board case 200 made of a thermoplastic synthetic resin, the game control board 40 housed in the board case 200 does not hide the mounting surface or back surface of the other board by one board. Mounting surface 40a and back surface 40b, and mounting surface 90a and back surface 90b of first effect control board 90 can be looked over from the outside of substrate case 200, so the possibility of fraudulent acts being inspected, etc. Can be easily found.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical matters described in the present embodiment described above and the technical matters described in the following modifications may be implemented in combination, as described in the above-described present embodiment. The technical matter may be replaced with the technical matter described in the following modified example, and the technical matter described in the following modified example may be further combined with the replaced matter. Also good.

[Allowable timing for input / settlement after replay winning]
(A) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19C and 19D, the timing at which insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning is when the automatic BET by the replay winning is completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing at which the insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning is even when the automatic bet by the replay winning is started (or started). Good.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after winning a replay. FIG. 25 (a) shows that when a normal lip winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and thereafter, the process of S8 in FIG. 11 or the process of S1 for the next game, After the processing of S10 to S13 in FIG. 15 is performed, automatic BET processing (S14, S15) is started. That is, after the processing of S10 to S13 in FIG. 15 is performed, the start of the automatic BET processing (S14, S15) is confirmed, and thus it can be said that the automatic BET processing is started. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), when automatic BET processing is started (or started), insertion or settlement of medals may be permitted.

  As a first example, for example, when it is determined YES in S12 and the processing of S13 is completed, after performing the same processing as S19 and determining whether the value of the credit counter is 50, The automatic BET processing (the same processing as S14 and S15) is started, and after it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50, the completion of the automatic BET processing started thereafter is awaited. Instead, credits may be added when medals inserted after the same processing as S21 is detected, and credits may be settled when an operation on the settlement switch 10 is detected. On the other hand, after performing the same process as S19 and determining that the value of the credit counter is 50, the same process as the process after S20 may be performed. In the first example, the rip freeze process may be performed, for example, at the timing when the betting number setting is started.

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

  Even in such a case, even if a medal is inserted after the replay winning is generated and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start), the number of bets due to the replay winning In the case of medals detected after the setting (automatic BET) is started, credits can be added according to the detection of the 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. In addition, the replay function of giving a replay game (one game) instead of paying out medals is maintained and the significance of replay is maintained. On the other hand, credits are adjusted according to the settlement operation even after a replay prize is won. By making the payout possible, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the replay.

  FIG. 25B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which medal insertion or settlement is permitted after a bell lip winning. If a Bellip winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the processing of S8 in FIG. 11, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. Is performed, the freeze-freeze process shown in FIG. 18 is executed, and the freeze-free control is performed until the freeze-free release condition is satisfied. During this time, as shown in S87 of FIG. 18, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, allowing insertion of medals for releasing the freeze, and performing a credit settlement operation and a MAXBET operation for releasing the freeze. Is also allowed. When the Lip Freeze release condition is satisfied, the bet number setting is started and the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed as shown in FIG.

  As described above, when a normal lip is won, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), when the automatic BET process is started (or started), the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted, and the bell lip When winning, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), a bell lip freeze is generated and after the freeze release condition is satisfied, after the start timing of the automatic BET processing (that is, the start timing of the automatic BET processing, or After the timing, medals may be allowed to be inserted or settled. In this case, in order to avoid the simultaneous notification of the bet and the notification that the credit has been added, when an automatic bet process is started (or started), a medal is inserted or Although the settlement is allowed, the notification that the credit is added due to the insertion of the medal may be always performed after the notification that the automatic bet is made. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the notification that the credit is added by the medal inserted to release the rip-freeze is also made after the notification that the automatic bet is made. Good.

  Note that even when the timing at which the insertion (credit) is allowed after the replay winning is performed when the automatic bet by the replay winning is started, the timing at which the settlement is allowed after the replay winning is automatically performed by the replay winning. You may make it be at the time of completion of BET.

  (B) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 (c) and 19 (d) and FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b), insertion (credit) / settlement is permitted after winning the replay. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the predetermined condition is satisfied after the start or completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning, Good. 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 replay winning, for example, the BET command (with BET sound) set in S17 of FIG. 15 is output to the first sub-control unit 91. If the average time required for the completion of the third BET sound output based on the command is time A, the predetermined condition is established when time A has elapsed after YES is determined in S15. Further, the average time required for the BET command (no BET sound) set in S18 of FIG. 15 to be output to the first sub-control unit 91 and received is the time B. In this case, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when the time B elapses after it is determined as YES in S15. After determining YES in S15, the process may be shifted to S21 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  (C) In the above-described embodiment, as the replay type, the normal replay of the first replay as the specific replay display result that is the specific combination and the second replay as the nonspecific regame display result that is the nonspecific combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of replay is not provided with a non-specific re-game display result but only a specific re-game display result. On the contrary, the specific regame display result may not be provided but only the non-specific regame display result may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the insertion after the replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of the replay. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the insertion after the replay winning is allowed according to the type of the replay. You may comprise. For example, the insertion is not allowed after the first replay winning as the specific replay display result as the specific combination, whereas only after the second replay winning as the nonspecific replay display result as the nonspecific combination. Input may be allowed. 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 above-described embodiment, an example is described in which settlement after a replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of replay. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and settlement after a replay winning is permitted depending on the type of replay. You may comprise. For example, after the first replay winning as a specific replay display result that is a specific combination, payment is not allowed, whereas only after the second replay winning as a nonspecific replay display result that is a nonspecific combination Checkout may be allowed. 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 the substrate case 200]
(1) In the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 5, it has been described that the board effect 200 accommodates the first effect control board 90 while the second effect control board 190 is not accommodated. However, other objects may be accommodated in the substrate case 200. In FIG. 26, an example of the other target object accommodated in the substrate case 200 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (a), an effect control unit that determines the contents of an effect (including effects that affect the player's advantage) and also controls the output of the effect device according to the determined contents is installed. It is provided with an effect control board, is stored in one board case 200 in a state where the game control board 40 and the effect control boards are connected to each other, and the board case 200 cannot be opened without leaving a trace. It is good also as a structure sealed so that it may become. Even with such a configuration, it is difficult to perform fraud such as having the command control unit receive an illegal command, and it is possible that fraud has been done by leaving the trace even after opening. Sex can be detected early.

  In addition, since the area of the effect control board can be reduced with the configuration shown in FIGS. 26B to 26D below, the mounting position of the board case 200 is limited due to the increase in the size of the board case 200. Can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (b), an effect control unit that determines the contents of the effect (including effects that affect the player's advantage) and also controls the output of the effect device according to the determined contents is installed. An effect control board may be provided, and the game control board 40 and the effect control board may be accommodated in one board case 200 in a connected state. In this case, a ROM board on which effect data ROM 192 (see FIG. 4) storing effect data such as image data used for display control and sound data used for sound output control is mounted is separated from the effect control board. In addition, while the game control board 40 and the effect control board are connected and stored in one board case 200, the effect data ROM board is not stored in the board case 200 and is installed outside the board case 200. It may be configured.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26C, the first sub-control unit 91 determines the contents of the effects (including effects that affect the player's advantage) and controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51. Provided with a display control board on which a display control unit is mounted, a sound control board on which a sound control unit for controlling output of sound is mounted, a light emission control board on which a light emission control unit for controlling light emission of LEDs is mounted, and a display control unit The sound control unit and the light emission control unit may perform only output control according to the content determined by the first sub-control unit 91. In this case, while the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 are connected and stored in one board case 200, the display control board, the sound control board, and the light emission control board are placed in the board case. It is good also as a structure which is not accommodated in 200 and installed outside the substrate case 200. FIG.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26 (d), the first sub-control unit 91 determines the contents of the effects (including effects that affect the player's advantage), and performs audio output control and LED light emission control. In addition, a display control board on which a display control unit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 is mounted may be provided separately. In this case, in a configuration in which the display control unit performs only output control in accordance with the content determined by the first sub-control unit 91, the display control unit is housed in one board case 200 in a state where the game control board 40 and the effect control board are connected. On the other hand, the display control board may be installed outside the board case 200 without being stored in the board case 200.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the game control board and the first effect control board 90 are arranged in parallel with each other, that is, the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 do not overlap with each other. Although it is the structure accommodated in case 200, it is accommodated in one board | substrate case in the state which the game control board 40 and the 1st presentation control board 90 were connected and overlapped, and the board case 200 is trace It is good also as a structure sealed so that it becomes impossible to open without leaving.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 are stored in one board case 200 in a state where they do not overlap. The effect control board 90 may be stored in one board case in a connected state and in an overlapped state. In such a configuration, since the size of the substrate case 200 can be further reduced, it is possible to prevent the attachment position of the substrate case 200 to the slot machine body from being restricted due to the enlargement of the substrate case 200.

  (4) In the present embodiment, the cover member 202 and the base member 201 are sealed by heat welding and sealing. However, if the cover member 202 is opened, a trace may remain. For example, other means may be used. For example, it may be fixed via a fixing member such as a one-way screw or a locking pin, or a fixing member such as an adhesive.

  (5) In the present embodiment, the substrate case 200 can open and close the base member 201 that can cover the back surface of the game control board 40 and the back surface side of the first effect control board 90, and the opening of the base member 201. The cover member 202 that can cover the mounting surface side of the game control board 40 and the case body and the lid body that accommodate the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 in a coverable manner. In this case, the first see-through part that can see through the mounting surface of the game control board 40 and the first effect control board 90 in the case body and the second see-through part that can see through the back of both. It is sufficient that both are provided.

[About Ripfreeze]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the lip freeze process shown in FIG. 18 is executed to generate the rip freeze after the bell lip winning and before the automatic betting. However, the rip freeze may be generated or started at the end of the bell lip winning game (for example, the rip freeze process is executed in the winning determination process of S6 in FIG. 11).

  Rip freeze is generated or started after an automatic BET after a bell lip winning (for example, after it is determined YES in S12 of FIG. 15, first, the processing of S16 to S18 is performed, and then S14 -After performing the process of S15, it may be a rep-freeze process execution). In this case, as shown in FIG. 25 (c), during the rip freeze after the betting number setting is completed, as shown in S87 of FIG. 18, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on to release the freeze. After the medals are inserted for medals, credit settlement and MAXBET operations for releasing the freeze are permitted, and when the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied, it is determined in S19 in FIG. In step S21 and subsequent steps, medals may be inserted or settled as shown in FIG. 25C. Also in this case, the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed is not limited to after the automatic BET processing is performed and the betting number setting is completed, and the automatic BET processing is started (or started). May be).

[Unfreezing condition]
In the present embodiment, the elapse of a predetermined time, the MAXBET operation, the medal insertion (detection by a specific sensor), and the credit checkout operation are set as conditions for releasing the rip freeze. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other conditions may be used.

  For example, the freeze release condition may be satisfied by a 1 BET operation. If the player usually performs an operation to start the next game when a small role such as a normal bell wins, the operation may be set as a freeze release condition. For example, when a small role such as a normal bell wins, if there is a button that prompts the player to operate by surely turning on, the operation of the button may be set as a freeze release condition.

  Further, the rip freeze may be canceled by any one of the elapse of a predetermined time, the MAXBET operation, the medal insertion, and the credit settlement operation. For example, the freeze release condition may be established only by inserting medals. Further, when all of the plurality of conditions are satisfied, or when any two or more conditions among the plurality of conditions are satisfied, the rip freeze may be canceled. Further, it may not be set that the rip-freeze is canceled after a predetermined time.

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

  Whether or not the freeze release condition due to the medal insertion is satisfied is determined based on the detection result of the specific sensor (appropriate detection result) among the plurality of sensors included in the insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting the medal inserted in the normal time. The example in which all of the plurality of sensors are provided on the downstream side of the flow path switching solenoid 30 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may provide in the medal insertion part 4 side (upstream side) from the path switching solenoid 30.

  Further, whether or not the freeze release condition by inserting a medal is satisfied is determined based on detection results (whether or not an appropriate detection result is obtained) of all the centers included in the inserted medal sensor 31. Also good. Whether or not the freeze release condition due to medal insertion is satisfied is determined by a sensor different from the insertion medal sensor 31 used for determination of the number of bets and credit addition (a sensor not related to the setting of the insertion medal flag (hereinafter, a special sensor May also be determined based on the detection result of the special sensor. For example, as a special sensor, a freeze release sensor A for detecting a medal is provided downstream of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and in a normal time, medal insertion is not detected only by the detection result of the freeze release sensor A. During the rip freeze, it may be detected that the freeze release condition is satisfied by inserting a medal based on the detection result of the freeze release sensor A. Further, as a special sensor, a freeze release sensor A for detecting a medal is provided on the medal insertion part 4 side (upstream side) from the flow path switching solenoid 30, and in normal times, depending on only the detection result of the freeze release sensor A. While the medal insertion is not detected, it may be detected that the freeze release condition is satisfied by the medal insertion based on the detection result of the freeze release sensor A during the rip freeze. In this case, the freeze release condition can be established by inserting medals even during a rip freeze that occurs when the value of the credit counter is 50.

[About replay symbol combinations]
(A) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the symbol combination of the first replay is composed only of the same symbol (“replay”) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that it may be comprised from the design of this, and a design with the similar external shape. Symbols with similar outer shapes refer to symbols that share the same aesthetics (impressions) caused by the visual perception of the player who is the consumer, and as a result are the same symbols conceptually. A design that can be recognized (it is difficult to recognize as a different design). For example, if one symbol is a symbol with the shape of “REPLAY” surrounded by an ellipse, the character “REPLAY” is underlined and the symbol with the shape surrounded by the ellipse is one. It can be said that the design is similar in shape to the design.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second replay symbol combination includes the same symbol as the first replay symbol ("replay") and a different symbol (" However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may include a symbol similar to the first replay symbol, or the same as the first replay symbol. However, it may be composed only of different symbols that are not similar. In this case, the different symbol may be a symbol not included in any of the winning symbol combinations other than the replay (for example, a symbol with a star mark), and included in the winning symbol combination other than the replay. (For example, a symbol (“white 7”) constituting a big bonus) or a symbol included in a winning symbol combination other than replay (for example, “bell”). For example, the design may be such that “watermelon A” or the like is stopped on the invalid line.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[About checkout processing]
In the above-described embodiment, regarding the settlement process, when the settlement switch 10 is operated in a state where the bet number is set by inserting a medal or by operating the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6, FIG. In S56, when NO is determined and the betting number settlement process is performed in S57, and then the settlement switch 10 is operated again, an example in which YES is determined in S56 of FIG. 16 and credit settlement process is performed in S59, that is, first An example was described in which the betting amount was settled by the above settlement operation and the credit settlement was performed by the next settlement operation. However, the checkout process is not limited to such a pattern, but may be performed in the following pattern.

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

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

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

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

  Pattern e: In one settlement operation, the bet amount may be settled by first adding credits for the bet amount, and then credit settlement may be performed subsequently. For example, when the number of bets set is 3 and the credit is 40, the settlement operation is performed, so that the bet amount is settled by adding 3 credits for the bet amount and setting the credit to 43. 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]
(A) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which a BET sound is output when an automatic BET is made after the first replay winning, and a BET sound is not output when an automatic BET is placed after the second replay winning. However, regardless of the type of replay that has been won, a BET sound may not be output when an automatic BET is placed, and a BET sound may be output when an automatic BET is placed.

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

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

  (B) In the above-described embodiment, when a medal is inserted after the second replay winning, the credit command (with BET sound) is output in S39 and the 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.

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

  (D) In the above-described embodiment, a BET command with a BET sound is set in S34, a credit command with a BET sound is set in S39, and a BET sound corresponding to the updated number of bets is set. Was described as output. However, the present invention is not limited to outputting a BET sound, and the number of bets updated in another manner may be notified. For example, at least one of the effect effect LED, the reel LED 55, and the effect stop LEDs 57a and 57b may be caused to emit light, or a predetermined image may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Moreover, what is necessary is just the information which can specify the number of bets instead of the information according to the number of bets. For example, if the number of bets is “3”, a configuration of displaying “3” on the liquid crystal display 51 or a configuration of outputting a sound “3” may be used.

[Identification information with the same and / or similar outer shape]
Other identification information that is the same as the one identification information and has a different overall color and pattern can be said to be identification information having the same outer shape as the one identification information. In addition, other identification information that is the same as one identification information and has a different color or pattern may be regarded as identification information having the same outer shape as that of the one identification information. Further, other identification information that differs from the one identification information only in size can be said to be identification information having a similar outer shape to the one identification information. Further, other identification information that is different in that it includes a plurality of identification information having the same outer shape as one identification information can be said to be identification information having a similar outer shape to the one identification information. Further, other identification information that is different in that a character is added to one identification information can be said to be identification information having a similar outer shape to the one identification information. Further, other identification information that recalls the same identification information as the one identification information that differs in the direction from the one identification information can be said to be identification information similar in shape to the one identification information. Further, other identification information that is different in that one piece of identification information is missing but has the same outer shape as a whole can be said to be identification information that is similar in shape to the one identification information. Further, other identification information which is different in that a part of one identification information is raised but has the same outer shape as a whole can be said to be identification information having a similar outer shape to the one identification information. Also, other identification information that recalls the same identification information as the one identification information can be said to be identification information that is similar in shape to the one identification information. In addition, even if the identification information is different from the one identification information in a plurality of points, the identification information can be identified as long as the identification information can be recognized as identification information that is conceptually the same as the identification information. It can be said that the information and the external shape are similar identification information. On the other hand, identification information other than the identification information having the same outer shape as the one identification information or the identification information having the same outer shape as that of the one identification information can be said to be identification information whose dissimilar shape from the one identification information.

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

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

[About judgment navigation effects]
In the present embodiment, a normal lip or a push order lip is used as a determination combination for performing the determination navigation effect. However, the combination is not limited to this, and other combinations may be used. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies whether or not the AT is in progress by causing the first sub-control unit 91 to perform a predetermined determination navigation effect, but other effect states May be specified. For example, the main control unit 41 has a lottery probability regarding an advantageous gaming state such as a lottery mode (high probability mode, low probability mode) in the navigation stock lottery on the first sub-control unit 91 side, Concerning the right to move to an advantageous gaming state such as the presence or absence of Navistock, the number of games in the advantageous gaming state and the continuation rate, the ease of execution of the premier or setting suggestion effect, the production type, the mobile terminal to the player The presentation control state may be specified in a different mode from the present embodiment, such as whether or not a two-dimensional code for adding wallpaper or music is displayed, whether or not a mobile terminal wallpaper or music is provided, or the like. Furthermore, the main control unit 41 indicates the control state other than the advantage controlled by the first sub control unit 91, for example, the abnormality determined by the first sub control unit 91 side, the possibility of fraud, and the time. 41 may specify.

[Other variations]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the number of bets at which one game can be started and the upper limit number of bets determined according to the gaming state are the same number. The number of bets from which one game can be started may be determined so as to be smaller than the upper limit number of bets determined according to the gaming state. For example, the bet number at which one game can be started is set to “1”, and “3” may be set as the upper limit number of bets determined according to the gaming state. . In this case, the prescribed number of S15 and S37 corresponds to the bet number of the previous game that won the replay or the upper limit number determined in the game in which the bet number is set by the replay prize (the game state in which the game is performed) The specified numbers in S33, S66, and S76 correspond to the upper limit number, and the specified number in S47 corresponds to the number of bets that can start one game.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and the display results derived to the three reels are displayed. The slot machine in which a prize is generated according to the combination has been described. 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.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball is used as a game value. It may be a slot machine for setting a bet number or a fully credit type slot machine for setting a bet number using only credit as a game value. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

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

  As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid to the player's hand when a win occurs. You may employ | adopt the enclosed slot machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  (4) In this embodiment, only one gaming state is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is a slot machine that transitions between a plurality of gaming states according to winning of a combination or winning a prize. There may be. In the embodiment described above, an example of controlling to the assist time (AT) for executing the navigation effect in which information corresponding to the winning situation is notified as an advantageous state for the player has been described, but as an advantageous state for the player, Not limited to this, a special game state such as a replay time (RT) in which a replay winning probability is high, a so-called bonus (BB (big bonus), RB (regular bonus), or CB (chance bonus)). (It may be a penetration type CB in which the CB is executed without changing the gaming state being controlled when controlled to any of a plurality of gaming states (for example, RT1, RT2, etc.).) It may be one that controls.

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

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

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

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

  (8) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

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

Claims (3)

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,
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 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 the game medium is inserted by the player after the next game can be started, it is possible to update the game value stored in the game value storage means,
Checkout control for returning a game medium corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means when the player performs a checkout operation after the game is finished without the replay display result being derived. Is possible and
When the player performs a settlement operation after the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended until the next game can be started after the re-game deriving time setting means is set, If the player performs a settlement operation after the number of bets is set by the re-game derivation setting means and the next game can be started without performing the settlement control, the settlement control may be performed. Is possible,
When the settlement control is performed after the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, the effect state is controlled to the customer waiting effect state that is the state after the game is finished, while the re-game display result is derived. When the settlement control is executed after the game is over, the production state is not controlled to the customer waiting production state,
The switching control means includes
After the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended, and the bet amount is set by the re-game derivation setting means, the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number. Whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means has reached the upper limit number is determined before the detection process for detecting the inserted game medium. Perform the first disabling setting process for setting that the medium cannot be inserted,
When the number of bets is set and a gaming medium inserted by the detection process is detected in a state where gaming media can be inserted, the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is the upper limit number. The second disabling setting process for determining whether or not the game medium cannot be inserted when the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means reaches the upper limit number. And
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. A slot machine that controls the route switching means so that the flow-down route of the game medium input by the player becomes the discharge-side route. 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,
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 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 replay display result is derived and the game is over and before the setting of the bet number is started by the replay derivation setting unit, the bet number storage unit After the bet number setting is started by the re-game derivation setting means, without updating the stored bet number or updating the game value stored in the game value storage means. When a game medium is inserted by the player, it is possible to update the game value stored in the game value storage means,
Checkout control for returning a game medium corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means when the player performs a checkout operation after the game is finished without the replay display result being derived. Is possible and
When the player performs a settlement operation after the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended until the next game can be started after the re-game deriving time setting means is set, If the player performs a settlement operation after the number of bets is set by the re-game derivation setting means and the next game can be started without performing the settlement control, the settlement control may be performed. Is possible,
When the settlement control is performed after the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, the effect state is controlled to the customer waiting effect state that is the state after the game is finished, while the re-game display result is derived. When the settlement control is executed after the game is over, the production state is not controlled to the customer waiting production state,
The switching control means includes
After the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended, and the bet amount is set by the re-game derivation setting means, the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number. Whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means has reached the upper limit number is determined before the detection process for detecting the inserted game medium. Perform the first disabling setting process for setting that the medium cannot be inserted,
When the number of bets is set and a gaming medium inserted by the detection process is detected in a state where gaming media can be inserted, the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is the upper limit number. The second disabling setting process for determining whether or not the game medium cannot be inserted when the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means reaches the upper limit number. And
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. A slot machine that controls the route switching means so that the flow-down route of the game medium input by the player becomes the discharge-side route. The switching control means includes
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,
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,
The re-game display result is derived to end the game, and it is determined whether or not the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means has reached the upper limit number, and is stored in the gaming value storage means. If the gaming value has not reached the upper limit, a second possible setting process for setting that the gaming medium can be inserted is performed,
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. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the path switching unit is controlled so that a flow-down path of a game medium thrown by a player becomes a take-in path when the player is in the game.

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