JP6499747B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming value, and a variable display capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the device, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.

  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.

  As the types of roles, there are types such as a small role, a bonus role, and a replay role (also referred to as a replay prize). Here, when the combination of symbols constituting the small role is stopped on the winning line (hereinafter also referred to as “the occurrence of a small role”), the number of medals determined for each type of small role is paid out. The player can obtain the benefit of being 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 such a slot machine, there was one that received medals inserted after a re-game winning was received, and a gaming value corresponding to the number of inserted medals could be stored (credit allowed) (patent) Reference 1).

JP 2003-190371 A

  An object of the present invention is to further improve a slot machine capable of receiving a medal inserted when a re-game winning is generated and storing a game value corresponding to the number of inserted medals.

The slot machine according to the present invention is
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 over and then the next game can be started after the number of bets is set by the re-game derivation setting means, It is possible to perform checkout control for returning a game medium corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means,
After the replay display result is derived and the game ends, the bet amount is set by the replay deriving time setting means and the next game can be started, and then stored in the gaming value storage means. When the gaming value is less than the upper limit, it is determined whether or not the insertion of a game medium is detected. If the insertion of a game medium is not detected, whether or not a settlement operation is performed by the player And
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 performed after the number of bets is set by the re-game derivation setting means after the game is over and the next game can be started, the effect state is changed to the customer waiting effect state. Without control,
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. A first 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 has reached the upper limit number. And
Whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number when the insertion of the game medium is detected in a state where the game medium can be inserted after the bet number is set. And when the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means reaches the upper limit number, a second impossibility setting process is performed for setting that the gaming medium cannot be inserted,
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.

(2) A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (three) for one game using game values (medals, credits), and a plurality of types of identification that can be distinguished from each other When a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying information (symbols), one game is completed, and a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result derived to the variable display device ( Slot machine 1)
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device, it is determined whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including a re-game winning (replay) that can be played without using gaming value. Pre-decision means (internal lottery) to
Game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting that a game medium (medal) used as a game value is inserted;
Operation accepting means (start switch 7) for accepting a start operation for starting the variable display of the identification information;
Game value storage means (a predetermined area in the RAM of the main control unit 41) for storing a game value (credit counter, which is a credit value) that can be used for setting the number of bets;
After either the first regame display result (one of bell lip 1 to 5) or the second regame display result (normal lip) for generating the regame winning is derived, the game medium is detected by the game medium detecting means. If the predetermined condition is satisfied when detected (when the credit has not reached the upper limit number), the game medium detection time update means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (FIG. 11). S33 to S35, S40)
Production execution means (sub control unit 91) for performing production (yellow production, blue production, etc.) based on the determination result of the prior decision unit;
Production end means (sub control unit 91) for terminating the production when the production end condition is satisfied,
The production end means is
After the game from which the first re-game display result (one of bell lip 1 to 5) is derived, the game medium detection means detects the game medium (inserts a medal), thereby satisfying the effect end condition. First effect ending means for ending the effect being executed by the effect executing means (ending the yellow effect when a medal is inserted);
If the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game from which the second re-game display result (normal lip) has been derived, the production end condition is not satisfied and the start operation (start operation) is accepted. Thus, the production end condition is satisfied and the production executed by the production execution means is finished (the blue production is not finished when a medal is inserted, and the blue production is finished by a start operation) ) Second production end means.

  According to such a configuration, when the first regame display result is derived and when the second regame display result is derived, the timing for ending the effect being performed can be made different. Thus, the player's perception of the type of re-gamer generated from the viewpoint of performance can be made different.

(3) In the slot machine according to (2) above,
The effect ending means detects the game medium by the game medium detecting means after the game from which the specific grant display result (small role) of the grant display results accompanied by the addition of the game value is derived (the medal is detected). The effect that is executed by the effect execution means is completed by satisfying the effect end condition by being inserted (the same operation as the medal insertion operation for ending the yellow effect that is executed when winning the bell lip is performed) The third effect ending means is also included (which also ends the yellow effect executed when the small role is won).

  According to such a configuration, the timing at which the presentation is ended by the third presentation ending unit can be made the same as the timing at which the first presentation ending unit ends the presentation, and the first regame display result is derived. In addition, the player can be made to recognize that the specific assignment display result has been derived, and the game can be performed without a sense of incongruity.

(4) In the slot machine according to (2) or (3) above,
When deriving a specific grant display result (a combination of “bell-bell-bell” corresponding to a normal bell prize) out of grant display results accompanied by the addition of game value, the first position of the variable display device (win prize) When one display result ("bell-bell-bell" symbol combination) is derived on the line L1, the first re-game display result (any symbol combination of bell lip 1-5) is derived. A second position different from the first position of the variable display device (the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the upper stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R if it is any of the bell lip 1 to 4, the left reel if it is the bell lip 5). 2L is further provided with derivation control means for deriving the one display result ("bell-bell-bell" symbol combination) to the upper stage of 2L, the middle stage of middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of right reel 2R.

  According to such a configuration, when the first re-game display result is derived, it is possible to make the player recognize at first glance as if the specific grant display result has been derived. Even if the result is derived, the player can recognize that the specific assignment display result has been derived, and the game can be performed without a sense of incongruity.

  “First position” and “second position” are, for example, if there is one variable display area in which a plurality of types of identification information can be variably displayed, a predetermined position ( For example, the middle position displayed on the display window in one reel is the first position, and a position different from the first position is the second position (for example, the middle stage displayed on the display window in one reel). Other positions). In addition, the “first position” and the “second position” are, for example, a predetermined number in each of the plurality of variable display areas if there are a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. A position on the line extending over each position (for example, a position on a line extending over the middle stage-middle stage-middle stage in the area where each of the three reels is displayed in the display window) is the first position. A different position (for example, a position on a line extending from the upper stage to the upper stage to the upper stage in the area where each of the three reels is displayed in the display window) is the second position. The “first position” and the “second position” are, for example, in any one of the plurality of variable display areas if there are a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. A predetermined position (for example, the middle stage of the left reel among the areas where each of the three reels is displayed in the display window) is the first position, and a position different from the first position (for example, each of the three reels is the display window). In the area displayed in (2), the second position is a position other than the middle stage of the left reel.

  The “first position” is a position where a winning occurs when the specific giving display result is derived (for example, a position on the winning line), and no winning occurs when the specific giving display result is derived. And a position (for example, a position on an invalid line other than the winning line). The “second position” is a position at which a winning occurs when the specific replay display result is derived (for example, when a plurality of winning lines are set, the specific replay display result on one payline). The position on the other winning line when the game is derived) and the position where the winning does not occur when the specific grant display result is derived (for example, the position on the invalid line other than the winning line). Including. That is, in the relationship between the “first position” and the “second position”, a pattern in which the “first position” is a position where a winning occurs and the “second position” is a position where a winning occurs; A pattern in which “first position” is a position where no winning occurs and “second position” is a position where a winning occurs, “first position” is a position where winning occurs, and “second position” There are four patterns: a pattern where “is a position where no winning occurs, and a pattern where“ first position ”is a position where no winning occurs and“ second position ”is a position where no winning occurs.

  The “one display result” of “when deriving the specific assignment display result” includes the case where it is the “specific assignment display result” itself and the case where the display result is different from the “specific assignment display result”. In addition, the “one display result” of “when deriving the specific replay display result” is the “specific replay display result” itself, and the display result different from “the specific replay display result” Including the case of That is, in the relationship between “when deriving the specific grant display result” and “when deriving the specific replay display result”, “one display result” of “when deriving the specific grant display result” Is a “specific giving display result” itself, and the “one display result” of “when deriving the specific replay display result” is different from the “specific replay display result”, and “ The “one display result” of “when deriving the specific grant display result” is different from the “specific grant display result” and the “one display result” of “when deriving the specific replay display result” ”Is the“ specific replay display result ”itself, and the“ one display result ”of“ when the specific grant display result is derived ”is different from the“ specific grant display result ”, and“ The specific replay indication A pattern when deriving the result "in" one of the display result "is different from" the specific replay display result ", there are 3 patterns.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (2) to (4) above,
Bet number setting operation means (MAXBET switch 6) for setting a bet number using the game value stored in the game value storage means;
The effect ending means is operated by the betting number setting operation means after the game from which the first replay display result (one of bell lip 1 to 5) is derived (operation to the MAXBET switch 6). The counter is not updated) to satisfy the effect end condition, and the effect being executed by the effect execution means is ended (the yellow effect is also ended by operating the MAXBET switch 6). Including
The second effect end means does not satisfy the effect end condition when the bet number setting operation means is operated after the game from which the second replay display result is derived, and is executed by the effect execution means. Do not end the production.

  According to such a configuration, since the effect that is being executed is terminated on the condition that the betting number setting operation means is operated when the first regame display result is derived, the first regame display result is obtained. It is possible to make the player play without feeling uncomfortable without making the player aware of the fact that has been derived.

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of (2) to (5) above,
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),
By deriving one of the first re-game display result and the second re-game display result (YES in S12), the bet is made so that the next game can be started without using the game value. Renewal derivation update means (S14, S15) for updating the bet number stored in the number storage means;
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 first re-game display result is derived;
Determination means for determining whether or not the release condition is satisfied,
The determination means includes a release result determination means for determining that the release condition is satisfied (S91) by determining that the detection result by the game medium detection means is a release result (detected by a specific sensor). ,
The game medium detection time update means includes:
Neither of the first re-game display result nor the second re-game display result is derived, and the game medium is detected by the game medium detecting means after the game is finished, and stored in the betting number storage means. When the number of bets placed is less than the predetermined upper limit number (3), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit number is reached, the game value storage means is updated. Update means (S33 to S35) for detecting the first game medium for updating the stored game value;
After one of the first regame display result and the second regame display result is derived, the betting number stored in the betting number storage unit is updated by the regame deriving time updating unit to If the predetermined condition is satisfied by detecting the game medium by the game medium detecting means after the game can be started, the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated. 2 game medium detection update means (S40 in FIG. 16; in addition to the processing in S10 to S12 in FIG. 15, after the bet number setting is completed and it is determined that credit is possible in S19, S21 (See FIG. 19 (c)).

  According to such a configuration, even after one of the first regame display result and the second regame display result is derived, the inserted game medium is bet by the regame deriving update means. The game value detected after the number is updated and the next game can be started can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated prior to the setting of the bet number after either the first regame display result or the second regame display result is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after either the first regame display result or the second regame display result is derived without causing a sense of incongruity. In addition, after either the first regame display result or the second regame display result is derived, delay control is performed, the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes the release result. Thus, the delay control is released. As a result, even when the bet number is updated by deriving one of the first re-game display result and the second re-game display result for the player, if the game medium is not inserted, It is possible to make it seem that the next game can be started by inserting the game medium.

  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.

  A game medium whose game value can be updated after either of the first re-game display result and the second re-game display result is derived is stored in the betting number storage means by the re-game derivation update means. It may be a game medium detected after the bet number being updated is updated and the next game can be started. For example, it is stored in the bet number storage unit by the re-game derivation update unit. It may be a game medium detected after a predetermined condition (elapse of a predetermined period, completion of a predetermined process, etc.) is established after the bet number is updated and the next game can be started (modified example) (Refer to (b) in the “Permitted timing for settlement / settlement after winning a replay”).

  The detection result of the game medium detection means that updates either the number of bets or the game value by the game medium detection update means (hereinafter also referred to as update result) and the release result that satisfies the release condition are input As long as it is a detection result of the detection means for detecting the played game medium, the detection result of the same detection means may be used, and the release result is the same as the detection means for determining whether or not the update result is obtained. The detection result of the detection means, the detection result of a part of the detection means (specific sensors) of the plurality of detection means (multiple sensors) for determining whether or not the update result has been obtained, or the update result It may be a detection result of a detection means (a special sensor not involved in the update result) different from the detection means for determining whether or not.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of (2) to (5) above,
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),
By deriving one of the first re-game display result and the second re-game display result (YES in S12), the bet is made so that the next game can be started without using the game value. Renewal derivation update means (S14, S15) for updating the bet number stored in the number storage means;
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 first re-game display result is derived;
Determination means for determining whether or not the release condition is satisfied,
The determination means includes a release result determination means for determining that the release condition is satisfied (S91) by determining that the detection result by the game medium detection means is a release result (detected by a specific sensor). ,
The game medium detection time update means includes:
Neither of the first re-game display result nor the second re-game display result is derived, and the game medium is detected by the game medium detecting means after the game is finished, and stored in the betting number storage means. When the number of bets placed is less than the predetermined upper limit number (3), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit number is reached, the game value storage means is updated. Update means (S33 to S35) for detecting the first game medium for updating the stored game value;
After either of the first regame display result and the second regame display result is derived, after the start of updating the bet amount stored in the bet number storage unit by the regame deriving update unit If the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second game medium detection update means (FIG. 5) updates the game value stored in the game value storage means. 25 (see (a)) in the “About Allowable Timing for Payment / Settlement After Replay Winning” in the modified example.

  According to such a configuration, even after one of the first re-game display result and the second re-game display result is derived, the inserted game medium is the number of bets by the re-game derivation update means. Since the game medium is detected after the start of the update, 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 prior to the setting of the bet number after either the first re-game display result or the second re-game display result is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's convenience after either the first regame display result or the second regame display result is derived without causing a sense of incongruity. In addition, after either the first regame display result or the second regame display result is derived, delay control is performed, the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes the release result. To cancel the delay control. As a result, even if the bet number is updated by deriving either the first regame display result or the second regame display result for the player, It is possible to make it seem that the game cannot be started and the next game can be started by the insertion of the game medium.

  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.

  A game medium whose game value can be updated after one of the first re-game display result and the second re-game display result is derived is stored in the betting number storage means by the re-game derivation update means. Any game medium that has been detected since the start of updating the number of bets that have been placed can be used. It may be a game medium detected after a condition (elapse of a predetermined period, completion of a predetermined process, etc.) is satisfied ((b) in the column [About Allowable Timing for Insertion / Settlement After Replay Winning] in the modification) reference).

  The detection result of the game medium detection means that updates either the number of bets or the game value by the game medium detection update means (hereinafter also referred to as update result) and the release result that satisfies the release condition are input As long as it is a detection result of the detection means for detecting the played game medium, the detection result of the same detection means may be used, and the release result is the same as the detection means for determining whether or not the update result is obtained. The detection result of the detection means, the detection result of a part of the detection means (specific sensors) of the plurality of detection means (multiple sensors) for determining whether or not the update result has been obtained, or the update result It may be a detection result of a detection means (a special sensor not involved in the update result) different from the detection means for determining whether or not.

It is a front view of the slot machine in the present embodiment. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, the number of payouts, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, operation | movement, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the 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 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 production relevant process which a sub-control part performs. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between yellow production or blue production, and operation. 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.

  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. Thus, the “replay” symbol is a blue symbol as a whole. 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. 1 is omitted (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 MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. It has been. Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A 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, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part. In the present embodiment, the effect is a sub-control unit 91 such as a display process of effect image on the liquid crystal display 51, lighting of at least one of the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, and sound output from the speakers 53 and 54. Including those executed by the main control unit 41 such as a reel effect for rotating the reel in a predetermined manner and an LED lighting effect for lighting the insertion request LED 18 or the like (described in the modification). It is.

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

  The game control board 40 includes a single BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, and an insertion medal sensor. 31, a door opening detection switch 25, reel sensors 33 </ b> L, 33 </ b> C, and 33 </ b> R are connected, and a payout sensor 34 c, a full sensor 35 a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED drive circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, and an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54. When the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. Switch circuit 96 for monitoring the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 When a voltage drop is detected, an interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a and other circuits are mounted. The sub CPU 91a is connected to the game control board 40. In response to the command transmitted from the control unit, various controls for performing the performance are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the performance control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Initialize]
Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c 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, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a medal insertion command, 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 prize to the sub control unit 91. Number command, 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 selection command, and AT Multiple types of commands including signal output commands are transmitted. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command, and the sub-control unit 91 can specify the type of command from the type data.

  The medal insertion command is a command that can specify that the inserted medal sensor 31 has detected the inserted medal. Since the medal insertion command is transmitted when the inserted medal sensor 31 detects the inserted medal, the sub-control unit 91 receives the medal insertion command, so that the player performs a medal insertion operation. Can be identified.

  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 sub-control unit 91 receives the BET command, so that the betting number setting operation is performed, the betting number, and Whether or not a BET sound is output can be specified.

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. 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. Further, in the present embodiment, when the operation is performed within the valid period during which the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, the BET command is transmitted, but the operation detection command is not transmitted, and the operation is invalidated. When the operation is performed within the invalid period, an operation detection command indicating that the MAXBET switch 6 has been operated is transmitted, but a BET command is not transmitted.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 4, all the operation switches that are operation detection targets of the operation detection command are connected to the game control board 40 and are not connected to the effect control board 90. The operation switches may be connected to the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90. In the case of the configuration, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 can recognize that each operation switch of the operation switches has been operated regardless of the valid period and the invalid period. Therefore, in the case of the configuration, the main control unit 41 can omit the control for transmitting the operation detection command to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the case of this configuration, for example, even if any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated during the freeze (invalid period of operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), the sub control unit 91 The operation can be recognized. Therefore, when the operation is performed during the freeze, the sub control unit 91 can execute an effect based on the operation. Even in the case of the configuration, in the state from the end of the game (after the setting change) to the start of the game, and a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch When 6 is operated and the bet number is set, a BET command is transmitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when a BET command (no BET sound) is received among the BET commands, 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.

  The sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output a predetermined credit sound (for example, a sound effect of “Da!”) When a credit command (ordinary) is received among the credit commands. Thereby, it can be made easy to notice that it was credited. Further, when receiving a credit command (with a BET sound) among the credit commands, the sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output the same sound as the BET sound (for example, a sound effect of “beep!”). When a credit command (with a BET sound) is received, even 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 sub-control unit 91 receives a payout start command for notifying the adjustment, in principle, the effect being executed is canceled. Then, the effect state (display state of the liquid crystal display 51, sound effects from the speakers 53, 54, etc.) is set to the customer waiting state. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. 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 effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

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

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

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

  With reference to FIG. 5, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the small roles usually include bell, left watermelon 1-8, left lip 1-16, cherry 1-3, watermelon 1-8, chance 1, 2, 1-3 It is. A small combination is awarded when a combination of symbols corresponding to each combination shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, when winning the bell lip 5, the bell symbols are stopped on the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R (that is, on the right-down line). 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 the rip freeze process of FIG. 13 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. 7 and FIG. 8, 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. 7 and 8 show the combination of winning combinations for each lottery target combination, the number of determination values at a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1), and the contents of reel control. In the combination of winning combinations, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is read simultaneously in the internal lottery. In the number of determination values, the denominator is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer of 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the push order bell 1 that is the lottery target combination for which “9309” is set as the number of determination values is 9309/65536. In the present embodiment, the game state does not normally change when the player progresses the game. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, only one determination value is set for each lottery target combination.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 8, normal lip, push order lip 1, push order lip 2, 7-set lip, fake lip 1, and fake lip 2 are set as the lottery object combination of the replaying combination in the present embodiment. . The normal lip is a lottery target combination from which the normal lip is read. In 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 bell lip 1 to 4 is won independently, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won. However, as shown in FIG. Since all four 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. 7, the reel control when one of the push order bells 1 to 4 is won will be described. When the push order bell 1 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, the left lip 1, the left lip 1, the left lip 1, and the left lip 1 16 within the pull-in range of the winning combination. Reel control is performed to stop the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the above in alignment with the winning line L1. When the center is pressed to the left, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to the normal bell among the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the middle-right button is pressed, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 1 to 4 among the winning combinations in alignment with the winning line L1. When the first right stop is performed, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 5 to 8 among the winning combinations is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As a predetermined penalty, in 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. 7, 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. 8, the reel control when one of the push order lip 1 and the push order lip 2 is won will be described. 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. 8, 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.

[Game processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41. 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 process in S3, the main control unit 41 generates a determination winning combination command to which a pressing order that is correct when a determination winning combination is won, and the generated command is used as a command. Execute the process of storing in the buffer.

  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 sub-control unit 91, and executes predetermined control based on the specified effect control state. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies whether or not the AT is being performed as the effect control state of the sub control unit 91. 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. By executing the AT freeze, more navigation stocks are given with higher probability in the navigation stock lottery, and the player is more likely to obtain advantageous results. In the present embodiment, control to a state where AT freeze can be executed is also referred to as AT freeze executable control, and a period during which AT freeze executable control is performed is also referred to as AT freeze executable period.

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

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

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

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

[BET processing]
Next, the BET process executed by the main control unit 41 in S1 of the game process will be described. 10 to 13 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 reply 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, in S17, the bet number is added to 3 (because the replay winning state is 3 bets), and a BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 A BET command indicating that there is a BET sound to be performed (for convenience, it is indicated as “BET command (with BET sound)” in S17; the same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S16 that it is not the first replay, a BET command (S18) indicating that the bet number is added by 3 in S18 and that there is no BET sound that the sub-control unit 91 does not output a BET sound. For convenience, “BET command (no BET sound)” (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 sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, on the side of the sub-control unit 91, 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. Does not output a BET sound. This makes it easier for the player to notice the first replay prize, while making it difficult for the player to notice the second replay prize.

  In S19, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter, which is the value of credit stored in 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 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 a 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 sub-control unit 91 is sent as a normal command. The trust buffer is set (S34), 1 is added to the value of the BET counter (S35), and the process returns to S22. The BET command set in S34 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, when the bet number is set by inserting medals, a BET sound is output on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  If the value of the BET counter is a 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 has not been won in the previous game, a credit command indicating that the credit control value is output by the sub-control unit 91 and the value of the credit counter after one addition is displayed in S38. (In S38, “credit command (normal)” is shown for convenience. The same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and the credit counter value in which the credit value is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in S40. 1 is added. The credit command set in S38 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  If it is determined in S36 that the second replay has been won in the previous game, 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 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 predetermined number of BET sounds have not been output, a credit command indicating the value of the credit counter after 1 addition and indicating that the sub-control unit 91 outputs a credit sound in S39 (in S39, for convenience) "Credit command (with BET sound)" is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and 1 is added to the value of the credit counter that stores the credit value in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in S40. To do. The credit command set in S39 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). On the other hand, when a predetermined number of BET sounds have already been output in S37, the process proceeds to S38, and a credit command (normal) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. As a result, when adding credits by inserting medals after the second replay winning, on the sub-control unit 91 side, BET sounds are output for up to the third sheet, and credit sounds are output for the fourth and subsequent sheets. The On the other hand, when adding credits by inserting medals when it is not after the second replay winning, a credit sound is output from the first sheet on the sub-control unit 91 side. As the next step of S36 and S37, after executing S40, the corresponding S38 or S39 processing is performed, so that a credit command indicating the current value after being added by S40 as the value of the credit counter is displayed in S38. Or you may make it set in S39. In addition, since a 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. If the operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected, the process proceeds to S65 in FIG. 12, 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 (with BET sound) indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 in S68. 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 sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, when the bet number is set by operating the single BET switch 5, a BET sound is output on the sub control unit 91 side. 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. If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, the process proceeds to S75 in FIG. 12, and the rising edge is cleared.

  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 has been added, a BET command (BET sound) indicating that the bet number corresponding to the number added in S81 has been added and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 is output. Yes) is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and the process proceeds to S22. The BET command set in S81 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). As a result, when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the BET sound is output for the set bet amount on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  In S52, it is determined whether or not 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. As a result, when the betting amount is settled by operating the settlement switch 10 in a state where the betting amount is set, not after the replay winning, the sub-control unit 91 displays that the betting amount is being settled. And a sound corresponding to the betting amount adjustment is output.

  On the other hand, when it is determined 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 number settlement, and the credit after the replay winning is performed on the sub-control unit 91 side. A message indicating that the account is being settled is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the credit settlement after the replay winning is output. Further, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, the sub-control unit 91 side indicates that the credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is being performed. In addition to being displayed, a sound corresponding to credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

  FIG. 13 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 credit settlement process is performed as a result of determining YES in S52 of FIG. 11 and moving to S59. 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 insertion medal flag is set, YES is determined in S30 in FIG. 11, the credit counter is updated to 50 in S40, YES is determined in S19 in FIG. 10, and the insertion disable 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. 10 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. 14A to 14D are diagrams for explaining an example of timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the game is ended by executing the BET process shown in FIGS. 10 to 13. It is.

  FIG. 14A is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a medal is not paid out without winning a small role. If no small role winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and thereafter, the process of S8 in FIG. 9, 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 insertion or settlement of medals is allowed as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 14B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after winning a small role and paying out medals. If a small role winning has occurred, after the payout has been made, the game ends, and then the processing of S8 in FIG. 9, 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, so that insertion or settlement of medals is permitted as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 14C is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the normal lip winning. When the normal lip winning is generated, the game is finished without paying out, and thereafter, the process of S8 in FIG. 9, the process of S1 for the next game, and the processes of S10 to S12 of FIG. In addition to the processing, when it is determined that credit is possible in S19 after the timing when the bet number setting is completed (that is, after the bet number setting is completed or after the timing), the processing after S21 By executing the processing, the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 14D is a diagram for explaining the timing at which medals are allowed to be inserted or settled 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. 9, 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. 13 is executed, and the freeze-freeze is controlled until the freeze-free release condition is satisfied. During this time, as shown in S87 of FIG. 13, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on to permit insertion of a medal for releasing the freeze, and a credit settlement operation or a MAXBET operation for releasing the freeze. Is also allowed. When the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied, when it is determined that credit is possible in S19 of FIG. 10 after the timing when the bet number setting is completed (that is, after the bet number setting is completed or after the timing) By executing the processing after S21, normal medal insertion or settlement is allowed as shown in FIG. 14 (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, when 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, 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 sub-control unit 91, the AT signal is externally output in the external output control process, so that the external device such as a data display terminal can output the AT signal. The player is notified of the fact that the machine has shifted to the AT, and the number of times the AT has been set is displayed on the screen. As a result, when an external device informs that it has transitioned to the AT and the number of times the AT has been set, a player who has great expectations for the AT can enjoy great joy.

[About production-related processing]
Next, an effect related process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The effect related processing of the present embodiment is executed when the sub control unit 91 receives a winning number command from the main control unit 41.

  In S100, it is determined whether or not the analysis result of the winning number command is a normal lip. If it is determined in S100 that the analysis result is a normal lip (YES in S100), a blue effect is executed. That is, the blue effect is executed when the normal lip is won. Here, the blue effect is an effect of causing the liquid crystal display 51 to display a blue character that is the overall color of the replay symbol that constitutes the normal replay. In this way, by performing a blue effect that causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a character having the same color as the design color that constitutes the display result that generates the derived winning combination, not only the derived display result but also the effect The winning combination derived from the contents can be recognized, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In S112, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated. Here, as a method for determining whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated, it is determined by whether or not the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command indicating that the start switch 7 has been operated. The execution of the blue effect is continued until the operation detection command is received (NO in S112). When the operation detection command is received (YES in S112), the blue effect that has been executed is terminated in S114. That is, the blue effect is executed from when the normal lip is won until when the start switch 7 for rotating the reel of the next game is operated.

  On the other hand, in S100, when it is determined that the analysis result of the winning number command is not a normal rep (YES in 100), the process proceeds to S102. In S102, it is determined whether or not the analysis result is a small role winning or a bell lip winning. In S102, when the analysis result is neither the small role winning or the bell lip winning (NO in S102), the effect related processing is ended. Even in this case, an effect corresponding to the stop appearance may be executed.

  On the other hand, when the analysis result is a small role winning or a bell-lip winning in S102 (YES in S102), a yellow effect is executed in S104. That is, the yellow effect is executed regardless of whether the small role or the bell lip is won.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the bell lip 1 to 4 have the bell symbol aligned with the upper line, and the bell lip 5 has the bell symbol aligned with the right downward line. That is, it can be said that the bell lip 1 to 4 and the bell lip 5 are roles that make it seem that the bells are aligned (hereinafter referred to as an “apparent bell”). The yellow effect is an effect of causing the liquid crystal display 51 to display a yellow character that is the overall color of a bell symbol that constitutes a normal bell or an apparent bell. Thus, when the bell lip 1 to 5 or the small combination wins, a common yellow effect is executed. Thereby, not only from the derived display result but also from the effect to be executed, when the bell lips 1 to 5 are derived, the player is made to recognize that the bell lips 1 to 5 are normal bells and play the game without a sense of incongruity. Can be executed.

  Next, in S106, it is determined whether or not either a medal insertion operation or an operation of the MAXBET switch 6 has been executed by the player. Whether or not a medal insertion operation has been performed is determined by whether or not a medal insertion command has been received. Further, when the bell lip is won, whether or not the MAXBET switch 6 is operated is determined based on whether or not an operation detection command indicating that the MAXBET switch 6 is operated is received. Further, when the small combination wins, the determination as to whether or not the MAXBET switch 6 has been operated is made based on whether or not a BET command has been received.

  The “medal insertion operation determined to be YES in S106” may be an operation in which one medal is inserted, or the number of sheets that can start the next game (three in this embodiment). It may be an operation in which a medal is inserted. Further, “the operation of the BET switch 6 determined to be YES in S106” may be an operation for setting the number of bets for one medal, or the number of sheets that can start the next game (in this embodiment, The operation may be to set the number of medals for 3 medals.

  Here, when the small combination wins, if a medal is inserted, the credit counter is updated. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the credit counter is 50. If the small bet wins and the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the BET counter is updated until 3.

  On the other hand, when a bell lip is won and the automatic BET process is completed, if a medal is inserted, the credit counter is updated (see FIG. 14D). Further, even when the bell bet is won and the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the BET counter is not updated. This is because the BET counter is updated when the automatic BET process is executed when the bell lip wins. That is, when the bell lip is won, the operation on the MAXBET switch 6 in S106 is not an operation for updating the BET counter.

  In S106, the execution of the yellow effect is continued until either the medal insertion operation or the operation on the MAXBET switch 6 is executed (NO in S106), and either the medal insertion operation or the operation on the MAXBET switch 6 is performed. Is executed, the yellow effect ends in S108. In the present embodiment, even if a lip other than any one of the bell lip and the normal lip (for example, 7 fake lip) wins, the effect is not executed.

[About the start and end timing of production]
Next, the start timing and end timing of the yellow effect and the blue effect will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIGS. 16 (A-1) and (B-1), the yellow effect is started when the small role is won (S104 in FIG. 15). When either the medal insertion operation or the operation to the MAXBET switch 6 is executed, the started yellow effect ends (S108).

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 16A-2 and B-2, the yellow effect is also started when the bell lip is won (S104 in FIG. 15). When either the medal insertion operation or the operation to the MAXBET switch 6 is executed, the started yellow effect ends (S108).

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 16A-3 and B-3, when the normal lip is won, the blue effect is started (S110 in FIG. 15). In addition, regardless of whether the medal insertion or the operation on the MAXBET switch 6 that triggers the end of the yellow effect is executed, the blue effect does not end, and is started when the start switch 7 is operated. The blue effect ends (S114).

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the present embodiment, a yellow effect is executed when a bell lip is won, and a blue effect is executed when a normal lip is won. When the yellow effect is executed, when the medal insertion operation is executed, the executed yellow effect is ended. Further, when the blue effect is executed, when the operation to the start switch 7 is executed, the executed blue effect is ended. In this way, since the operation that triggers the effect that is executed according to the type of replay that has been derived can be varied, the player's perception of the type of replay that has been won in terms of the effect is varied. be able to.

  (2) When a medal is inserted after the small role is won and the MAXEBET switch 6 is operated, the credit is updated. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14D, after the bell lip is won and the MAXBET switch 6 is operated (after the condition for releasing the lip freeze is satisfied), the automatic BET process is executed, and the automatic BET process is executed. Upon completion, the medal insertion is permitted, and when the medal is inserted, the credit is updated. In this way, when the small role is won and when the bell lip is won, the process until the medal can be inserted and the mode when the medal is inserted (credit is updated) are the same. Therefore, the player can recognize the winning of the bell lip as a small role, in particular, the normal winning of the bell, and can play the game without a sense of incongruity.

  (3) In addition, since it is possible to execute an effect according to the winning of the replay, it is possible to make the player recognize the replay derived not only from the display result but also from the effect, thereby improving the interest of the game be able to.

  (4) The yellow trigger end timing executed when the bell lip wins is the same as the yellow trigger end trigger executed when the small role wins, and both the medal insertion operation or the MAXBET switch 6 (See S106 in FIG. 19). Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the winning of the bell lip as a small role, in particular, the winning of the normal bell, and it is possible to play the game without a sense of incongruity.

  (5) Further, when comparing the normal bell and the bell lips 1 to 5, the normal bell is derived as “bell-bell-bell” on the winning line L1 (see FIG. 5), whereas the bell lips 1 to 5 are “Bell-bell-bell” is derived on a line different from the winning line L1 (see FIG. 6). Therefore, the player can recognize the winning of the bell lip as the normal winning of the bell, and can play the game without a sense of incongruity.

  (6) Since the yellow effect that is being executed is terminated on the condition that the MAXBET switch 6 is operated when the bell lip is derived, the game is played without feeling uncomfortable without making the player aware that the bell lip has been derived. Can be done. Further, the yellow effect that is executed when the small role is won also ends when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the winning of the bell lip as a small role, in particular, the winning of the normal bell, and it is possible to play the game without a sense of incongruity. The betting number setting process is executed by operating the MAXBET switch 6 when the small role is won, but the automatic BET process is performed when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated when the bell lip is won. Although it is performed (see FIG. 14D), since the automatic BET process is performed, the bet number setting process using credit is not executed.

  (7) Moreover, the yellow effect executed when the small role is won is the same as the yellow effect executed when the bell lip is won. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the winning of the bell lip as a small role, in particular, the winning of the normal bell, and it is possible to play the game without a sense of incongruity.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S12 to S21 of FIG. 10 and FIG. 14C, after the replay winning has occurred, 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. 11 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.

  In addition, after winning one of the bell lips 1 to 5 in the replay, as shown in S86 to S92 in FIG. 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.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S52 to S59 of FIG. 11, when a bet amount is set according to an operation to the settlement switch 10, the bet number for which the bet amount 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.

  (10) 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.

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

  In order to solve such a problem, in the slot machine 1 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.

  (11) 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.

  (12) 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 from the control unit 91 side, the BET command (no BET sound) is set and output after the second replay winning is generated, so the BET sound is output from the sub control unit 91 side. It will not be done. 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.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S36 to S39 in FIG. 11, the medal is realized without realizing that the second replay winning that does not output the BET sound has occurred and the betting number setting has been 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.

  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, and the technical matters described in the above-described embodiment. May be implemented by replacing the technical matters described in the following modified example, or the technical items described in the following modified examples may be further combined with the replacement. .

[About production]
(1) In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the start timing of the yellow effect is the timing when the bell lip winning is made (the display result of the bell lip is derived, that is, at the time of the third stop), and the start timing of the blue effect is It has been described that it is the timing when the normal lip is won (the display result of the normal lip is derived, that is, at the third stop). However, the execution timing of the yellow effect and the blue effect is not limited to these. The start timing of the yellow effect is the first predetermined timing after the bell lip is won (that is, the operation timing to the start switch 7), and the start timing of the blue effect is the time when the normal lip is won (that is, the start switch 7) It is good also as the 2nd predetermined timing after operation timing. Each of the first predetermined timing and the second predetermined timing may be, for example, when the start switch 7 is operated, when the first stop is performed, when the second stop is performed, or when a predetermined time elapses from the operation timing of the start switch 7.

  Further, the first predetermined timing may be different from the second predetermined timing. For example, the first predetermined timing may be the second stop time, and the second predetermined timing may be the third stop time. That is, the yellow effect starts from the second stop, and the blue effect starts from the third stop. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize the difference in the type of replay not only from the viewpoint of the end trigger of the production but also from the viewpoint of the start trigger, and improve the interest of the game.

  (2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the yellow effect executed when the bell lip is won and the yellow effect executed when the small role is won, but the bell lip is won. The effect performed when the small role is won may be different from the effect performed when the small role is won. According to such a configuration, from the viewpoint of the contents of the production, the player can directly recognize whether the winning combination is a small role or a bell lip, and various productions can be executed. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, although it has been described that the effect executed when the bell lip is won (yellow effect) and the effect executed when the normal lip is won (blue effect), these effects are the same. May be. According to such a configuration, the content of the effect executed when the bell lip is won and the content of the effect executed when the normal lip is won are the same, but the timing of ending is the same. Since it is different, the player can be surprised and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the yellow effect is always executed when the bell lip is won, and the blue effect is always executed when the normal lip is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the yellow effect is executed when the first predetermined condition is satisfied when the bell lip is won, and the blue effect is executed when the normal lip is won. It may be executed when is established. At least one of the first predetermined condition and the second predetermined condition may be established, for example, by winning by a random lottery, and is won by a specific role in a game before a game in which a bell lip or a normal lip wins. Alternatively, a condition established by winning a prize may be used. Further, the first predetermined condition and the second predetermined condition may be the same or different. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which deleted either one of the 1st predetermined conditions and the 2nd predetermined conditions.

  (4) In the present embodiment, the yellow effect executed when the bell lip wins is an effect that displays a yellow character reminiscent of the bell symbol, and the blue effect executed when the normal lip wins. Was described as an effect of displaying a blue character reminiscent of a replay symbol. However, you may make it perform the production which does not associate a bell symbol or a replay symbol. For example, when a bell lip wins, a non-bell associative effect that displays a character that does not associate a bell symbol may be executed. When a normal lip wins, an unusual lip that displays a character that does not associate a replay symbol. You may make it perform an associative effect. Further, when the small role wins, the same effect as the non-bell association effect may be executed.

  (5) Although the yellow effect and the blue effect described in the present embodiment have been described as effects performed by the sub-control unit 91, they may be effects performed by the main control unit 41.

    (5-1) First, a reel effect (freeze) will be described as an effect executed by the main control unit 41. In the reel effect game, the reel is controlled by the main control unit 41 in a manner different from or the same as the non-reel effect period (period in which the reel effect is not executed). “A mode different from the non-reel production period” means, for example, that the reel does not rotate, the reel rotates at a speed different from the non-reel production period, or the reel rotates in the reverse direction of the non-reel production period. is there. In addition, during the reel production period, the game progress operation is not validated, and the game progress operation is validated when switching to the non-reel production period. That is, the reel effect delays the timing for enabling the game progress operation for a predetermined period. In this embodiment, the delayed game progression operation is a stop operation, but the delayed game progression operation may be another operation unit (for example, the start switch 7 or the MAXBET switch 6). Note that during the reel production period, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the production corresponding to the reel production.

  Also, different reel effects may be executed when the bell lip is won and when the normal lip is won. For example, when a normal lip is won, a reel effect that does not rotate the reel (hereinafter referred to as a “normal replier effect”) is executed. May be executed. Also, the same reel effect may be executed when the bell lip is won and when the normal lip is won.

  Further, when the normal ripple effect or the bell ripple effect is executed, the yellow effect in FIG. 15 is replaced with the bell ripple effect, and the blue effect is replaced with the normal ripple effect. Even in such a configuration, depending on the type of replay that has been derived, the operation that triggers the execution of the executed effect (the bell ripple effect or the normal ripple effect) can be varied. Thus, the player can recognize the difference in the type of replay, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, when the small role wins, the same reel effect as the bell ripple effect may be executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize a prize for a bell lip as a prize for a small role, and it is possible to play a game without a sense of incongruity.

    (5-2) Moreover, it is good also as LED lighting effect which makes various LED connected to the game control board 40 light as an effect performed by the main control part 41. FIG. In the case of such a configuration, various LEDs are lit in different lighting modes when the bell lip is won and when the normal lip is won. For example, when the normal lip is won, as the normal lip LED lighting effect, the 1-3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the start valid LED 18, and the replaying LED 21 are lit, and the insertion request LED 17 is not lit. On the other hand, when the bell lip is won, the insertion request LED 17 is lit as a bell lip LED lighting effect, but the 1-3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the start valid LED 18, and the replaying LED 21 are not lit.

  Further, when the normal lip LED lighting effect or the bell lip LED lighting effect is executed, the yellow effect in FIG. 15 is replaced with the bell lip LED lighting effect, and the blue effect is replaced with the normal lip LED lighting effect. Even in such a configuration, depending on the type of replay that has been derived, the operation that triggers the termination of the executed effect (bell lip LED lighting effect or normal lip LED lighting effect) can be varied. From the standpoint of production, it is possible to make the player recognize the difference in the type of replay and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, when the small role wins, the same LED lighting effect as the bell lip LED lighting effect may be executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize a prize for a bell lip as a prize for a small role, and it is possible to play a game without a sense of incongruity.

  In addition, the effect executed by the main control unit 41 is not limited to the reel effect or the LED lighting effect, but may be other effects. Further, for example, the normal lip LED lighting effect may be executed in S17 of FIG. 10, or the bell lip LED lighting effect may be executed in S18 of FIG.

  (6) Further, a specific effect other than the yellow effect and the blue effect described in the present embodiment may be executed when a specific condition is satisfied. The specific condition may be, for example, a condition related to a bell lip winning. The specific condition may be, for example, a condition that is established by winning a bell lip or a condition that is established by winning a bell lip. Further, the specific condition may be a condition that is established when a winning combination different from the bell lip is won, a condition that is established when the winning combination is won, or a condition that is established by winning an AT. Further, the specific condition may be a condition that is established by winning by a predetermined random number lottery.

  The specific effect may be any effect. For example, the specific effect may be a continuous effect that is executed for a predetermined period (across multiple games). For example, the specific condition for executing the continuous effect is set as a condition that is established by AT winning, the period of the continuous effect is 5 games, and the start switch 7 of the final game of the continuous effect is operated (hereinafter referred to as “specific effect end condition”). In other words, the continuous production is ended after notifying whether or not the AT has been won. For example, if the yellow effect is executed by the winning of a bell lip in a game after one game after the start of such a continuous effect, the continuous effect is continued even if the yellow effect ends. Similarly, for the blue effect, when the blue effect is executed after the normal effect has been won, for example, in the game after one game, even if the blue effect ends, the continuous effect is Will continue. In this way, even if the yellow effect or the blue effect ends, the configuration may be such that the continuous effect is continued.

  Further, as described above, a continuous effect (specific effect) may be executed regardless of whether or not a winning of a bell lip or a normal lip or winning has occurred. That is, the continuous effect may be executed even when the bell lip or the normal lip is not won or when the bell lip or the normal lip is not won. In this case, during the execution of the continuous effect, even if a winning or winning of a lip or normal lip occurs, the continuous effect may not be terminated due to the occurrence, and the specific effect end condition Depending on the establishment of (for example, operation of the start switch 7 of the final game of the continuous effect), the continuous effect may be ended.

  (7) In the present embodiment, the operation for ending the yellow effect is different from the operation for ending the blue effect. At the same time, the yellow end mode for ending the yellow effect and the blue effect are ended. The blue end mode may be different. For example, the yellow end mode is a mode of displaying “End!” In yellow letters on the liquid crystal display 51, and the blue end mode is a mode of displaying “End!” In blue characters on the liquid crystal display 51. Alternatively, the yellow end mode may be a mode in which a sound “peep” is output from the speakers 53, 54, and the blue end mode may be set in a mode in which a sound “pippy” is output from the speakers 53, 54.

  Thus, by making the end mode of the yellow effect different from the end mode of the blue effect, the player can further recognize the difference in the type of replay from the standpoint of the effect, as compared to the present embodiment. Can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation for ending the yellow effect executed when the bell lip is won and the operation for ending the yellow effect executed when the small role is won are described as being the same. In addition to this, the bell-lip yellow effect ending mode for ending the yellow effect that is executed when the bell lip is won is the same as the small role yellow effect ending mode for ending the yellow effect that is executed when the small role is winning It may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize the winning of the bell lip as the winning of the small role, and it is possible to make the game play more uncomfortable as compared with the present embodiment.

  (8) In the present embodiment, the trigger for ending the blue effect is described as an operation to the start switch 7, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the trigger for the end of the blue effect may be an operation until the end of the game next to the game won by the normal replay. The operation is, for example, a first stop, a second stop, a third stop, or the like during the next game.

  (9) In the present embodiment, as described in S <b> 106 of FIG. 15, it has been described that the yellow effect is ended by the medal insertion operation or the operation on the MAXBET switch 6. However, the yellow effect may be ended by only one of the medal insertion operation and the operation to the MAXBET switch 6.

  (10) Also, as shown in S104 of FIG. 14 (d) and FIG. 15, when a bell lip prize is won, a bell lip freeze is executed and a yellow effect is also executed, but the bell lip freeze and the yellow effect are ended. A promotion effect that promotes an operation to the medal insertion operation or the MAXBET switch 6 may be executed. The promotion effect is an effect of displaying a message such as “Please insert medal!” Or a message such as “BET!” On the liquid crystal display 51.

  (11) In addition, a yellow effect may be executed when a specific losing event is derived among losing events that do not generate any winnings. For example, the specific loss outcome is an outcome similar to that of a specific small role (for example, a normal bell). Further, when the specific loser is derived, the insertion request LED may be caused to emit light in order to request a bet number setting for starting the next game. In addition, when a specific loss appearance is derived, a yellow effect is executed, but the yellow effect is also terminated when a medal insertion operation or a MAXBET switch is performed. By providing such a specific losing event, even if the specific losing event is derived, it can be considered that the normal bell has won, and the fun of the game can be improved. In addition, the bell lip described in the present embodiment may be replaced with the specific losing appearance.

[About production-related processing]
(1) In the present embodiment, as explained in S100 and S110 of FIG. 15, when a normal lip wins, it is explained that a blue effect is executed, and when another lip (see FIG. 6) wins. In the above description, the blue effect is not executed. However, among other lips, the yellow effect is performed for lips whose appearance is similar to a small role or specific loss appearance, and the blue effect is performed for lips whose appearance is similar to normal replay. You may make it do. The yellow effect is ended when a medal insertion operation or an operation to the MAXBET switch is executed, and the blue effect is ended when a start switch operation is executed.

  (2) In the present embodiment, as described in S102 and S104 of FIG. 15, when the small role is won, it is described that the yellow effect is executed. However, a specific small role of the small role is won. The yellow effect is sometimes executed, and when a small role other than the specific small role is won, the yellow effect may not be executed. The specific small role is, for example, a normal bell. As described above, when the normal bell wins, the yellow effect is executed, so that the player can directly recognize that the normal bell has won from the viewpoint of the effect to be executed. Can be improved.

[Allowable timing for input / settlement after replay winning]
(A) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14C and 14D, 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. 17 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. 17 (a) shows that when a normal lip winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and thereafter, the process of S8 in FIG. 9 or the process of S1 for the next game, After the processing of S10 to S13 in FIG. 10 is performed, automatic BET processing (S14, S15) is started. That is, after the processing of S10 to S13 in FIG. 10 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. 17 (a), when automatic BET processing is started (or started), medals may be allowed to be inserted or settled.

  As a first example, for example, when it is determined YES in S12 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. 17B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after winning a bell lip. If a Bellip winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the processing of S8 in FIG. 9, 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. 13 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. 13, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on to permit insertion of a medal for releasing the freeze, and a credit settlement operation or a MAXBET operation for releasing the freeze. Is also allowed. When the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied, setting of the bet amount is started, and insertion or settlement of medals is permitted as shown in FIG.

  As described above, when the normal lip is won, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the automatic BET process is started (or started), the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed, and the bell lip is allowed. When winning, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), a bell lip freeze is generated, 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, the medal insertion or settlement is permitted after the start timing of the automatic BET processing, but the medal The notification that the credit has been added by the insertion of the credit card may be performed after the notification that the automatic BET has been 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. 14C and 14D and FIGS. 17A and 17B, the insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning. 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 a predetermined condition is satisfied after a predetermined time has elapsed after completion of an automatic BET by a replay winning, for example, the BET command (with a BET sound) set in S17 of FIG. When the average time required to complete the third BET sound output based on the command is time A, the predetermined condition is established when time A has elapsed since YES is determined in S15. Further, when the average time required until the BET command (no BET sound) set in S18 of FIG. 10 is output to the sub-control unit 91 and received is time B, The predetermined condition may be satisfied when time B elapses after YES is determined in S15. After determining YES in S15, 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 Ripfreeze]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the ripple freeze is generated by executing the ripple freeze process shown in FIG. However, the rip freeze may be generated or started at the end of the bell lip winning game (for example, execution of the rip freeze processing in the winning determination processing of S6 in FIG. 9).

  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. 10, 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. 17C, during the lip freeze after the betting number setting is completed, as shown in S87 of FIG. 13, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on to release the freeze. After the medals are inserted, the credit settlement operation for releasing the freeze and the MAXBET operation are also allowed. After the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied, it is determined in S19 in FIG. 10 that the credit is possible. In step S21 and subsequent steps, medals may be inserted or settled as shown in FIG. 17C. 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 the 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 step S56, NO is determined, and the betting number settlement process is performed in step S57. Thereafter, when the settlement switch 10 is operated again, YES is determined in step S56 in FIG. 11 and the credit settlement process is performed in step S59. 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.

[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.

[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.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
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 over and then the next game can be started after the number of bets is set by the re-game derivation setting means, It is possible to perform checkout control for returning a game medium corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means,
After the replay display result is derived and the game ends, the bet amount is set by the replay deriving time setting means and the next game can be started, and then stored in the gaming value storage means. When the gaming value is less than the upper limit, it is determined whether or not the insertion of a game medium is detected. If the insertion of a game medium is not detected, whether or not a settlement operation is performed by the player And
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 performed after the number of bets is set by the re-game derivation setting means after the game is over and the next game can be started, the effect state is changed to the customer waiting effect state. Without control,
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. A first 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 has reached the upper limit number. And
Whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number when the insertion of the game medium is detected in a state where the game medium can be inserted after the bet number is set. And when the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means reaches the upper limit number, a second impossibility setting process is performed for setting that the gaming medium cannot be inserted,
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.

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