JP6524317B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display capable of variably displaying plural types of identification information that can be identified.

  In general, a slot machine is provided with a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral portion as identification information. The rotation of the reels is started by setting and starting the start operation in a state where the specified number of bets is set, and the rotation is performed by operating the stop button as the lead operation means provided corresponding to each reel. Stop. Then, when the rotation of all reels is stopped, a winning combination is derived by deriving a combination of predetermined winning symbols (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter also referred to as a combination of symbols) on the winning line. Occur.

  As this type of slot machine, one described in Patent Document 1 has been proposed.

JP 2003-190371

  An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the convenience of the player after the occurrence of the replay winning without causing a sense of incongruity.

(1) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified,
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Gaming value storage means for storing gaming values usable for setting the number of bets;
Bet number storage means for storing the number of bets set for one game;
Setting means for setting the number of bets so that the next game can be started without consuming the gaming value owned by the player when the re-game display result is derived;
Predetermining means for determining a display result that allows derivation;
In the determination result of the predetermination means, among the replay display results, a first decision result that allows derivation of the first replay display result, and a second result that allows derivation of the second replay display result is permitted 2 containing the decision result,
When the determination result of the predetermination means is the first determination result, it is impossible to carry out a lottery for control to an advantageous state, while the determination result of the predetermination means is the second determination result. When there is a lottery, it is possible to
The slot machine is
When a game medium is being played by a player while a game is being played, updating the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is also a game value stored in the game value storage means Without updating
When a game medium is inserted by the player after the game is over without any of the first replay display result and the second replay display result being stored in the bet number storage means The bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated when the bet number is less than a predetermined upper limit number, and when the upper limit number is reached, the game stored in the gaming value storage means Update the worth,
After any one of the first replay display result and the second replay display result is derived and the game is over, the number of bets is set by the replay derivation time setting means and the next game can be started When the game medium is inserted by the player until the game becomes, updating the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means and updating the game value stored in the game value storage means If the game medium is inserted by the player after the bet number is set by the re-game derivation setting means and the next game can be started, the game value storage means is stored. It is possible to update the gaming value,
After the first re-game display result or the second re-game display result is derived and the game is over, the number of bets is set by the re-play derivation time setting means and the next game can be started. When the player performs the settlement operation, the settlement control is not performed, and after the bet number is set by the re-game derivation time setting means and the next game can be started, the player performs the settlement operation. If it is possible to carry out the settlement control,
After the first re-playing display result or the second re-playing display result is derived and the game is over, and the number of bets is set by the re-playing derivation setting means and the next game can be started, If the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is less than the upper limit number, it is determined whether or not the insertion of gaming media is detected, and if the insertion of gaming media is not detected, It is determined whether the settlement operation has been performed by the player.

(2) A variable display device that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming value, and can variably display plural types of identification information that can be identified. A slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which one game is ended by the display result being derived and the prize can be generated according to the display result derived on the variable display device,
Game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the game;
Effect control means (for example, sub control unit 91) for controlling an effect based on control information (for example, a command) transmitted from the game control means;
And a derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when causing the variable display device to derive a display result,
The game control means
Signal output means (for example, AT in FIG. 20) for outputting a predetermined signal (for example, an AT signal) when the operation mode of the derivation operation means satisfies the transmission condition (for example, when it is determined Y in Sk5 of FIG. Start determination process),
The effect control means is
A privilege giving means (for example, FIG. 22) for giving a benefit (for example, navi stock) when the game history becomes a specific history (for example, when the number of displayed games reaches 1000 games and the sixth lottery condition is satisfied). Sb5 navistock lottery process),
Operation information notification means (for example, a navigation effect processing for determination in FIG. 25) for notifying operation information capable of specifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means for satisfying the transmission condition after the provision of the benefit;
History information notification means (for example, a process of displaying the number of display games on the liquid crystal display 51) capable of notifying the game history;
The transmission condition is satisfied regardless of the notification of the operation information (for example, in the AT start determination processing of FIG. 20, the stop switch 8L by the player is not related to the push order notification by the navigation effect for determination, Determined as Y by Sk5 depending on the operation of 8C, 8R),
The history information notification means is
When the benefit is awarded, regardless of the presence or absence of the output of the predetermined signal by the signal output unit, the game history being notified can not be identified after the benefit is granted (for example, as shown in FIG. 27) When 1000 games are reached and the navigation stock is given, the number of displayed games is initialized to “0” to make it impossible to specify the number of games so far regardless of the presence or absence of the output of the AT signal).
When the privilege is not given, the game history being notified is continuously notified regardless of the presence or absence of the output of the predetermined signal by the signal output means (for example, as shown in FIG. 27, 1000 games are reached) When the navigation stock is not given and no navigation stock is given, the number of displayed games is continuously displayed regardless of the output of the AT signal).

  According to such a configuration, the player misunderstands that, for example, the benefit is not given because the predetermined signal is not output when the transmission condition is not satisfied even though the benefit is given and the operation information is notified. There is a risk of However, when the benefit is awarded, the player misunderstands the game information being informed by the history information notification means regardless of whether or not the predetermined signal is output, since the game history being notified can not be identified. There is no In addition, since the predetermined signal is output when the transmission condition is satisfied although the benefit is not given and the operation information is not notified, the player misunderstands that the benefit is already given, for example. There is a risk of However, when the benefit is not given, the player is not misunderstood because the history information notification means continuously notifies the game history being notified regardless of the presence or absence of the predetermined signal. In this manner, it is possible to prevent an unexpected disadvantage in the later selection of the game console by the player regardless of the operation of the lead-out operation means by the previous player.

  Note that "after the grant of benefits", which is the timing at which the "operation information notification means" reports the operation information, and "after the grant of benefits," which is the timing at which the "history information notification means" makes the game history unidentifiable. , May be the same timing or may be different timings.

(3) In the slot machine of (2) above,
The slot machine is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, AT) which is advantageous for the player after a predetermined period (for example, a preparation period shown in FIG. 26) when the benefit is given by the bonus giving means. Further comprising means,
The history information notification means makes it impossible to identify the game history being notified when the predetermined period is reached when the benefit is awarded (for example, as shown in FIG. The number of displayed games is initialized to “0”.

  According to such a configuration, since the game history can not be identified when the predetermined period before being controlled to the advantageous state is reached, the player can be notified that the benefit is given before being controlled to the advantageous state. It can be grasped. As a result, since the player can be expected to be controlled to the advantageous state, interest in the game can be improved.

(4) In the slot machine of (2) or (3) above,
The effect control means is an advantageous state history information informing means capable of notifying a game history in an advantageous state after the provision of the benefit (for example, as shown in FIG. Processing for displaying the number on the liquid crystal display 51).

  According to such a configuration, since the game history in the advantageous state is notified after the award of the benefit, it is possible to improve the interest in the game in the advantageous state.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (2) to (4) above,
The game control means
Predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process in S2 of FIG. 12) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a winning before the display result is derived on the variable display device;
Derivation control means (for example, a reel rotation process of S4 in FIG. 12) for performing control of causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result of the predetermination means and the operation mode of the derivation operation means In addition,
The operation information notification means corresponds to the specific determination result in a game in which the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result (for example, any one of push order lips 1 to 3 and a normal lip is won). Informing operation information that can specify the operation mode (for example, processing to execute navigation effect for determination),
The transmission condition is satisfied when the operation mode corresponding to the specific determination result matches the operation mode of the derivation operation means (for example, the player is actually operated by the pressing order specified by the stop order type) When it matches with the pushing order (determined as Sk3 in FIG. 20)
The operation mode corresponding to the specific determination result is set at a lower rate in one operation mode (for example, left first stop) than in another operation mode (for example, middle first stop or right first stop). ing.

  According to such a configuration, since the one operation mode is set as the operation mode corresponding to the specific determination result at a lower rate than the other operation modes, the player operates the derivation operation means in the one operation mode. It becomes difficult to satisfy the transmission conditions by operating the. As a result, when it is not necessary to satisfy the transmission condition, there is no need for the player to operate the derivation operation means in another operation mode, and the burden on the player can be reduced.

  Further, a predetermined operation mode (for example, the first left stop) is not set in the operation mode corresponding to the specific determination result (for example, as shown in FIG. 1 stop may not be set).

  According to such a configuration, since the predetermined operation mode is not set as the operation mode corresponding to the specific determination result, it is difficult for the player to satisfy the transmission condition by operating the derivation operation means in the predetermined operation mode. Become. As a result, when it is not necessary to satisfy the transmission condition, there is no need for the player to operate the derivation operation means in another operation mode, and the burden on the player can be reduced.

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of the above (2) to (5),
The game control means
Predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process in S2 of FIG. 12) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a winning before the display result is derived on the variable display device;
Control means for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result of the predetermination means and the operation mode of the derivation operation means, wherein the determination result of the predetermination means is a specific determination result In a game in which (for example, the winning order lip 3 is won), a specific operation mode (for example, middle) which is different from the operation mode corresponding to the specific determination result and the other type specific determination result. A specific display result (for example, symbol combination of bell lip 5) is derived when the derivation operation means is operated in the first stop or the first right stop), and an operation mode (for example, the left first) different from the specific operation mode Guidance for performing control to derive a special display result (for example, any symbol combination of bell lip 1 to 4) different from the specific display result when the derivation operation means is operated in stop) Control means (e.g., a reel rotating process of S4 of FIG. 12) and further comprising a
The operation information notification means notifies operation information capable of specifying the operation mode corresponding to the specific determination result in the game in which the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result (for example, push order Lip 3 Perform a navigation effect that can identify the first stop during the middle or the first stop during the right in the game won
The slot machine is
State control means (for example, state control means) for controlling any one of a plurality of states including a non-favored state (eg, normal state) and an advantageous state (eg, RT state) advantageous to the player over the non-favored state , Processing for controlling the gaming state by the main control unit 41),
Including effect execution means (for example, processing for executing a specific effect by the sub control unit 91) for performing an effect according to the progress of the game;
The game control means is an end notification means for notifying the end of the advantageous state by deriving the special display result a specific number of times (for example, once) after the end condition for ending the advantageous state is satisfied. For example, it further comprises the AT end determination process of FIG.
The effect execution means is an effect which is not performed in a period other than the specific period in a specific period from when the end condition is satisfied to when the special display result is derived the specific number of times, and the advantageous state is ended. The specific effect which suggests the effect is executed, and the specific effect is ended when the special display result is derived for the specific number of times and the specific period ends (for example, the main control unit 41 sets Y in Sm3 of FIG. 21). The specific effect is executed only during a specific period until it is determined and the output of the AT signal is canceled at Sm4).

  According to such a configuration, a specific effect is performed in a specific period from when the termination condition for terminating the advantageous state is satisfied to when the special display result is derived a specific number of times and the termination of the advantageous state is notified. . For this reason, although the end of the advantageous state can not be determined in the external device although the advantageous state is ended, and the external device side maintains the state according to the advantageous state, a period other than the specific period in the slot machine In the special effects that are not performed are performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the state of the external device from deviating from the effect state of the slot machine.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of (2) to (6) above,
The slot machine further includes update means for updating a predetermined number (for example, the number of displayed games) for each game.
The history information notification means notifies, as the history information, information capable of specifying a predetermined number updated for each game by the update means (for example, the number of displayed games is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51) processing),
The privilege granting means grants the privilege by the predetermined number reaching a prescribed number (for example, 1000 games),
The updating means is
When the operation mode of the derivation operation means is a predetermined specific operation mode (for example, in the case of non-AT, recommended push order) in a predetermined game, the predetermined number is larger than the number until the game is started. A normal update unit (for example, a process of performing a normal update control by the sub control unit 91) that performs a normal update control that updates the predetermined number so as to approach a specified number;
When the operation mode of the derivation operation means in the predetermined game is an operation mode other than the specific operation mode (for example, in the case of non-AT, a pressing order other than the recommended pressing order), than when the game is started Disadvantage updating means (for example, processing for performing disadvantaged update control by the sub control unit 91) that performs disadvantaged update control for updating the predetermined number so that the predetermined number goes away from the specified number.

  According to such a configuration, when the operation mode of the derivation operation means is an operation mode other than the specific operation mode, the disadvantageous update control is performed to update the predetermined number so as to move away from the specified number. Further, even if the predetermined number notified is a predetermined number not updated for the portion moved away from the specified number by the disadvantageous update control, when the operation mode of the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation mode, usually Update control is performed. Therefore, from the state of the slot machine after the player who has operated the derivation operation means in the operation mode other than the specific operation mode stops playing the game, whether or not the disadvantageous update control has been performed, or the predetermined number notified It is impossible for another player (successor player) to grasp whether or not the predetermined number is a predetermined number which has not been updated for the portion moved away from the specified number by the disadvantageous update control. As a result, it is possible to prevent the successor player's willingness to play the game from being diminished.

(8) In the slot machine according to any one of the above (2) to (7),
The slot machine is
Gaming medium detection means (for example, insertion medal sensor 31) for detecting inserted game media (for example, medals);
A game value storage unit (for example, main control) for storing a game value (for example, a credit counter which is a value of a credit) usable for setting the bet number in response to a betting operation (for example, an operation to the MAX BET switch 6) A predetermined area of the RAM of the unit 41),
Bet number storage means (for example, a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41) for storing the bet number set for one game (for example, the value of the bet counter);
According to the detection result by the game medium detection means (for example, determined as Y in S30 of FIG. 14), the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means and the game value stored in the game value storage means Game medium detection time updating means (for example, the processes of S33 to S35 and S40 in FIG. 14) for updating any of the values;
When the replay game display result (for example, the replay, the first replay, and the second replay) is derived (for example, determined as S12 in FIG. 13 as Y), the next game is displayed without using the gaming value. Re-play time derivation updating means (for example, the processing of S14 and S15 of FIG. 13) for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means so as to be able to start;
Delay control means (for example, the process of S13 of FIG. 13) for performing delay control for delaying the timing at which the next game can be started until the release condition is satisfied after the re-game display result is derived; Equipped
The release condition is satisfied when the detection result by the gaming medium detection unit becomes a release result (for example, detection by a specific sensor) (for example, the process of S91 in FIG. 16).
The game medium detection time updating means is
The upper limit number in which the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is predetermined by the game medium detection unit detecting the game medium after the game is ended without the re-game display result being derived. When it is less than (for example, less than 3), the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is updated, and when the upper limit number is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage unit is updated Updating means (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 of FIG.
The game medium detection is performed after the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is updated by the replay derivation time update unit after the replay display result is derived and the next game can be started. Second game medium detection time update means (for example, S40 in FIG. 14; S10 to S12 in FIG. 13) for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means by detecting the game medium by the means. In addition to the processing of step S21, the process is executed after S21 (see FIG. 17C)) after it is determined that the bet number setting is completed and crediting is possible in S19.

  According to such a configuration, even after the re-game display result is derived, the bet number of the inserted game media is updated by the re-play derivation time update means, and the next game can be started. Since the game medium is detected after that, the game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent updating of the game value after the re-game display result is derived from being performed earlier than setting of the bet number. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived, without giving a sense of discomfort. In addition, after the re-game display result is derived, the delay control is performed, the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes the release result, whereby the delay control is released. As a result, even when the bet number is updated as a result of the re-game display result being derived for the player, the next game can not be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. This can make it seem like the next game can be started.

(9) In the slot machine according to any one of the above (2) to (7),
The slot machine is
Gaming medium detection means (for example, insertion medal sensor 31) for detecting inserted game media (for example, medals);
A game value storage unit (for example, main control) for storing a game value (for example, a credit counter which is a value of a credit) usable for setting the bet number in response to a betting operation (for example, an operation to the MAX BET switch 6) A predetermined area of the RAM of the unit 41),
Bet number storage means (for example, a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41) for storing the bet number set for one game (for example, the value of the bet counter);
According to the detection result by the game medium detection means (for example, determined as Y in S30 of FIG. 14), the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means and the game value stored in the game value storage means Game medium detection time updating means (for example, the processes of S33 to S35 and S40 in FIG. 14) for updating any of the values;
The next game can be started without using the gaming value by deriving the replay display result (for example, the replay, the first and second replays) (for example, it is determined as Y in S12 of FIG. 13). Updating means for updating the game at the time of derivation of the game (for example, the processes of S14 and S15 of FIG. 13) for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storing means to become
Delay control means (for example, the process of S13 of FIG. 13) for performing delay control for delaying the timing at which the next game can be started until the release condition is satisfied after the re-game display result is derived; Equipped
The release condition is satisfied when the detection result by the gaming medium detection unit becomes a release result (for example, detection by a specific sensor) (for example, the process of S91 in FIG. 16).
The game medium detection time updating means is
The upper limit number in which the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is predetermined by the game medium detection unit detecting the game medium after the game is ended without the re-game display result being derived. When it is less than (for example, less than 3), the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is updated, and when the upper limit number is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage unit is updated Updating means (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 of FIG.
After the re-game display result is derived, the game medium is detected by the game medium detection unit after the start of updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit by the re-game derivation time update unit. By the second game medium detection time updating means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (see, for example, FIG. 31; in the modification, [On the allowance timing of insertion / settlement after replay winning]). Column (a))).

  According to such a configuration, even after the re-game display result is derived, the inserted game medium is a game medium detected after the start of updating the bet number by the re-play time derivation updating means. By existing, it is possible to update the gaming value according to the gaming media. For this reason, it is possible to prevent updating of the game value after the re-game display result is derived from being performed earlier than setting of the bet number. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived, without giving a sense of discomfort. In addition, after the re-game display result is derived, the delay control is performed, the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes the release result, whereby the delay control is released. As a result, even when the bet number is updated as a result of the re-game display result being derived for the player, the next game can not be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. This can make it seem like the next game can be started.

  The upper limit number may be a predetermined number. For example, it 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 that allows the game to be started, or may be a number larger than the predetermined number.

  After the re-game display result is derived, the game content for which the game value can be updated is updated the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit by the re-play derivation time update unit, and the next game is started It may be any game medium detected after being enabled, for example, after the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated by the re-play derivation time update means and the next game can be started The game medium may be a game medium detected after the predetermined condition (predetermined period has elapsed, predetermined processing end, etc.) is satisfied (in the modification example, "Permit timing for insertion / settlement after replay winning" column b) see).

  The detection result of the game medium detection means (hereinafter, also referred to as update result) for updating any one of the bet number and the game value by the game medium detection time update means, and the cancellation result for establishing the cancellation condition If it is the detection result of the detection means for detecting the game media, it may be the detection result of the same detection means, and the cancellation 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 of the above, or the detection result of the detection means (specific sensor) of a part of the plurality of detection means (plurality of sensors) for determining whether or not the result for update The detection result of the detection means (special sensor not involved in the update result) or the like different from the detection means for determining whether or not it may be used.

It is a system configuration figure showing composition of a game system in this embodiment. It is a front view of the slot machine in this embodiment. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram showing composition of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of small winning combination, the symbol combination of small winning combination, the number of payouts, and technical matters related to the small winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of replay role combination, symbol combination of replay role, operation, and technical matters related to replay role. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object role regarding a small part. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object role regarding a replay role. It is a block diagram relevant to the output of an external output signal. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game processing which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the bell lip freeze process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing which injection | throwing-in of a medal | token or payment | settlement is permitted after the game completion. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the determination combination winning command generation and storage process which a main control part performs during game processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop order classification table which a main control part manages. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of AT start determination processing which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of AT completion determination processing which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process which a sub control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the navi stock lottery table which a sub control part manages. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of AT signal output flag control processing which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the navi presentation process for determination which a sub control part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart regarding AT. It is a figure for demonstrating an example when it determines the start of AT correctly. It is a figure for demonstrating an example when the display game number in a data counter is displayed as "500." It is a figure for demonstrating the penalty in a prior art example a, b and this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the penalty in this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification about the timing which injection | throwing-in of a medal | token or payment | settlement is permitted after the game completion.

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

[Configuration of gaming system]
FIG. 1 is a view showing the configuration of a gaming system according to the present embodiment to which the present invention is applied. In the gaming system according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, slot machines 1 of a plurality of types and a plurality of slot machines 1 arranged one by one with respect to slot machines 1 arranged in parallel on a plurality of gaming islands arranged in a game arcade. A data counter 200 installed corresponding to it, a collecting unit 50 for collecting gaming information of each slot machine 1, and a relay unit 60 for relaying gaming information data based on each gaming information collected in the collecting unit 50 to the hall computer 140 Receiving game information data including game information of each slot machine 1 installed in the game arcade relayed in each relay unit 60, and managing game information etc. of each slot machine 1 included in the received game information data And a hall computer 140.

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

  Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment and the collection unit 50 are connected via the signal cable 59 as shown in FIG. 1, and each collection unit 50 is further connected to the relay unit 60 via the communication cable 61. And connected. The collection unit 50 and the relay unit 60 can communicate data bidirectionally by a simple local area network, and the game collected by the collection unit 50 by input of various signals described later output from each slot machine 1 Game information data including information and game state history data including game state history (data according to state) are transmitted.

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

  Further, the data counter 200 according to the present embodiment is also connected to the hall computer 140 via the relay unit 60 in the same manner as the collection unit 50, and the data counter 200 and the hall computer 140 via the relay unit 60 Two-way data communication can be performed, and the hall computer 140 can perform setting of a model of the slot machine 1 to which each data counter 200 corresponds, various setting of conditions regarding gaming information, and the like.

[Slot machine configuration]
First, the slot machine 1 used in the present embodiment will be described below. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a case 1a having an open front and a side end of the case 1a. It is comprised from the supported front door 1b.

  Inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter referred to as left reel, middle reel, right) in which plural kinds of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery The reels are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 2, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are provided from the perspective window 3 provided on the front door 1b It is arranged to be visible.

  As shown in FIG. 4, “bell”, “replay”, “watermelon A”, “white 7”, “black BAR”, “cherry”, “watermelon B” on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. A plurality of kinds of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “blank”, “white BAR”, and “black 7” are drawn 20 each in a predetermined order. The pattern of "BELL" is generally yellow, the pattern of "Watermelon A" and "Watermelon B" is generally green, and the pattern of "CHERRY" is generally red. Become. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in three stages, upper, middle, lower, respectively, in see-through windows 3 provided substantially at the center of the reel panel of the front door 1b. The above-mentioned plural kinds of symbols are symbols different in appearance from the other symbols.

  The respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are respectively provided correspondingly and rotated by the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 5) so that the symbols of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously transmitted to the see-through window 3 While changing and being displayed, by stopping the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as a display result on the transparent window 3.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting the reference position respectively for the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and a reel LED 55 for irradiating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the back side Is provided. Further, the reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and can be irradiated with each symbol independently.

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

  On the front door 1b, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting medals, a medal payout opening 9 for paying out medals, and a credit (number of medals stored as gaming value owned by a player that can be used for setting the number of bets ) To set the maximum number of bets among the specified number of bets determined according to the game state within that range (upper limit: 3 in any game state in this embodiment) Settle the MAXBET switch 6 to be operated and the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets (set the credits and the number of medals used for setting the number of bets) The switch 10, the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, and the stop switches 8L, 8C operated when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are respectively stopped rotating And 8R, and effect switch 56 for use in the effect are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

  The front door 1b is further provided with one BET switch 5 which is operated when setting the number of bets for one medal according to the gaming state within the range of the credits in line with the MAX BET switch 6 (see FIG. Not shown in 2. See Fig. 5). The single BET switch 5 may not be provided.

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

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

  A payout indicator 13 is provided on the front door 1b. The payout indicator 13 displays 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, and an error code indicating the content when an error occurs Game assist indicator 12, 1 BET LED 14 notifying that the bet number is set by lighting, 2 BET LED 15 notifying that the bet number is set by lighting, and 2 bet number are set A 3 BET LED 16 for informing by lighting, a closing request LED 17 for informing of a state in which medals can be inserted, a start effective LED 18 for notifying by lighting that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective; Wait for the reel to start rotating without waiting for a certain period of time since the game started. A weight in the LED19 of informing by lighting the effect that that state) during a during replay LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  A BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 5) that informs that the setting operation of the bet number by the operation of the one BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 is effective in the inside of the one BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 (see FIG. 5) Is provided, and the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is notified of the fact that the stop operation of the reel by the corresponding stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is effective by lighting left, middle, right stop effective LED 22L , 22C and 22R (see FIG. 5) are provided. Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the front door 1b, a lower panel on which the title of the slot machine 1, the payout table, and the like are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state to be described later and a reset operation for releasing a suspension state to be described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value to be described later and confirming the set value The setting value display 24 in which the setting value at that time is displayed during, and the validity / invalidity of the pause function to control to the suspension state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) is selected. For selecting a valid / invalid state of a stop switch 36a for controlling the automatic settlement process (a process of adjusting (returning) the medal stored as a credit without the operation of the player) The flow path of the settlement switch 36b and the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is on the side of the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 3) described later provided inside the housing 1a or on the side of the medal payout opening 9 A passage switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to one of the two, and an insertion medal sensor 31 (a hopper tank is inserted from the passage switching solenoid 30 to detect medals introduced from the medal insertion portion 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side) A medal selector (not shown) having a 34a side (downstream side) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

  Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 3, a reel sensor 33L capable of detecting the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R described above. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 5), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, and a hopper tank 34a and hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals from the medal payout opening 9 and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided. .

  At the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided in which the medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a are stored. Inside the overflow tank 35 is provided a full tank sensor 35a consisting of a pair of conductive members spaced apart to the left and right at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals, and the conductive member is an overflow tank 35. To be able to detect that the amount of stored medals stored inside has become equal to or greater than a predetermined amount when conducting by contacting through the medals stored inside, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  The front panel 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 as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a halt state under normal conditions. Is provided with a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of an internal lottery winning probability (out-rolling rate) described later, and a power switch 39 operated when turning on / off the power. It is done.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. In order to use the credit, the MAX BET switch 6 may be operated. When a defined number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the payline L1 (see FIG. 2) is activated, and the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, that is, the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, the payline L1 is activated when three cards are determined as the defined number of bets regardless of the gaming state and the specified number of bets is set. When the medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number among the prescribed numbers corresponding to the gaming state, that amount is added to the credit.

  The pay line is a line set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed in the see-through window 3 of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of symbols such as a small part and a re-play combination to be described later. . In the present embodiment, these combinations are also referred to as "winning combination" or "winning", and a combination of symbols constituting one of the combinations is stopped on the winning line, winning occurs. It is also called.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the pay line L1 connecting the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle of the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R There is. Although only one pay line is applied in the present embodiment, a plurality of pay lines may be applied. For example, the pay line is a pay line L2 connecting symbols arranged in 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, the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle of the middle reel 2C, the right The bottom line of the reel 2R, ie, a pay line L3 connecting the symbols lined downward to the right, and the bottom line of the left reel 2L, the middle of the middle reel 2C, the top line of the right reel 2R, ie, the pay line L4 connecting symbols lined upward to the right , A lower line of the left reel 2L, a lower side of the middle reel 2C, and a lower line of the right reel 2R, that is, a pay line L5 connecting symbols arranged in the lower side may be included.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, when the combination of symbols for generating a small winning 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 winning combination on the activated pay line L1 is stopped, medals of the number determined according to the small winning combination are awarded to the player (credit addition, When the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), the medal is paid out from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1), and one game is finished.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. In the configuration using two or more reels, the winning may be determined based on the combination of the display results derived to all the two or more reels. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as the liquid crystal display 51.

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

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times in 1 minute, and change 80 x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 frames, so they draw in a maximum of 4 symbols during 190 ms. It will be possible. That is, what can be selected as the stop symbol is the symbol displayed when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the symbol from four frames ahead, and the symbol for five frames in total. Therefore, for example, when based on the symbol displayed on the lower side of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the symbol from the symbol to the four frames ahead Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower part, the symbol displayed on the middle of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any one of the stop switches 8L and 8R is operated on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the pay line.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. In the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 5, a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101 are provided, and the game control board 40 controls the gaming state, and the effect control board 90 controls the gaming state The effect according to is controlled, and the power supply substrate 101 generates drive power of electric components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies it to each part.

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

  In the game control board 40, one BET switch 5, MAX BET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic The settlement switch 36b, the inserted medal sensor 31, the door open detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, and the setting via the power supply substrate 101 are set. The key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are connected, and detection signals of these connected switches are input.

  On the game control board 40, the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start effective LED 18, the weight on LED 19, the replay on LED 20, and the BET switch on The LED 21, left, middle, right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the setting value indicator 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the power supply board 101 is The hopper motor 34 b is connected via the above-mentioned components, and these electric 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 is composed of a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d, and a main control unit 41 for controlling the game and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). The random number circuit 42 for generating random numbers, the pulse oscillator 43 for supplying a clock signal of a fixed frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 In the switch detection circuit 44 that detects a detection signal, the motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, the solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the game control board 40 LED drive circuit 47 for controlling driving of various connected displays and LEDs, and slot The power failure detection circuit 48 which monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the thin 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected, and when the power is turned on or the main CPU 41 a A reset circuit 49 for giving a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when an initialization instruction from the CPU is not input, and various other devices and circuits are mounted.

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

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

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection states of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 change as the basic processing, and stepwise according to the change of the detection states of the various switches Execute the process of transitioning to Further, the main CPU 41a has the interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic processing to execute the interrupt processing upon occurrence of the interrupt, and the voltage output from the power failure detection circuit 48 The power interruption process (main) is executed in response to the input of the lowering signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at predetermined time intervals. The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the combined time of the process to be repeated depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). Therefore, at least the processing repeated according to the control state is always performed between the current and the next timer interrupt processing (main).

  In the power-off process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited as the process starts. Then, processing is performed to save all the registers that may be used in the RAM 41c. In this way, upon power failure recovery, it is possible to return to the original processing. Next, after initializing all output ports, RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM 41 c and set in a predetermined parity storage area to inhibit RAM access. And it enters into loop processing which does not perform any processing. That is, if the voltage drops as it is, the operation is internally stopped. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation at the time of power interruption. In this manner, in the power-off process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and stored in the RAM 41 c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next activation. You can check if the data is normal or not.

  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 start when the power is turned on, thereby activating 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 predetermined time, the main control unit 41 is notified. It is a circuit that outputs a reset signal 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, using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (the direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90) It is configured so that the signal can not pass through. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is transmitted in one direction only, and the command is not transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to the direct connection configuration, but may be connected via a relay board, for example.

  Connected to the effect control board 90 are electrical components such as the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55. These electric components are driven based on control by a sub control unit 91 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. Further, the effect control board 90 is connected to the effect switch 56, 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 substrate 90 is configured to perform output control of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LEDs 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55. . The effect device is not limited to this, and for example, a mechanically driven display device or a mechanically driven role may be applied as the effect device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 is constituted by a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d, and a sub control unit 91 for controlling effects, and a effect control board 90. Control circuit 92 for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the display control circuit 92 for controlling the display of the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, and an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53 and 54. The reset circuit 95 which gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91 a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91 a is not inputted for a predetermined time detects the detection signal inputted from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 Control circuit 96, and controls the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1. Power interruption detection circuit 98, and other circuits are mounted for outputting a voltage reduction signal indicating when it detects a voltage drop to the sub CPU91a to. The sub CPU 91a receives various commands from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for effecting, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. .

  Further, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the number of display games in an area different from the area where the effect screen is displayed (for example, the area at the upper left corner of the entire display area on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51). The number of displayed games is the number of games updated and displayed according to the game consumption. In addition, there are normal update and disadvantageous update for updating the number of displayed games. The normal update is an update in which the number of displayed games is increased by one each time one game is consumed, and such control is called normal update control. The disadvantageous update is an update in which the number of displayed games is reduced by 10 each time one game is consumed, and such control is referred to as a disadvantageous update control. In the present embodiment, the minimum value (initial value) of the number of displayed games is set to "0" and the maximum value is set to "1000". The number of displayed games returns to 0 (is initialized) when the number of reached games reaches 1000 games.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a performs control to store information on the current number of games in the RAM 91c, and the display control circuit 92 determines the number of displayed games based on the information on the number of games stored in the RAM 91c. The liquid crystal display 51 is made to display. Then, each time the normal update control or the disadvantageous update control is performed, the sub CPU 91a is a game in which the update control is reflected while reflecting the performed update control on the information on the number of games stored in the RAM 91c. The liquid crystal display 51 is made to display the number of display games specified from the information of.

  Also, as described later, when the number of displayed games reaches 1000, which is the number of reached games, navistock is given as a predetermined benefit. Therefore, the player is advantageous when the normal update control is executed in which the number of displayed games is updated such that the number of displayed games approaches the number of reached games (the number of displayed games is reached). The player is disadvantageous when the disadvantageous update control is executed in which the number of displayed games is updated so as to move away from the number (to decrease).

  The sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt disable function) as the main CPU 41a. Among the command transmission lines, one of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line which is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, and the sub CPU 91 a is a strobe signal. An interrupt is generated on the basis of the input, and the command from the main control unit 41 is acquired and stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a generates an interrupt each time the number of clock inputs reaches a fixed number, that is, at fixed intervals, and executes timer interrupt processing (sub) described later. Further, one of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to the power failure detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a performs power failure processing according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power failure detection circuit 98. Execute (sub). Further, also in the sub CPU 91a, when an unused interrupt occurs, the original processing is immediately returned.

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

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes in accordance with the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of six steps of 1 to 6, and the payout rate is the highest at 6 and the payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the degree of advantage is the highest for the player, and the degree of advantage decreases stepwise as the values decrease in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

[Power-off process]
In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 48, the power failure processing (main) is executed. In the power-off process (main), the register is saved on the stack of the RAM 41c described later, and the RAM 41c stores destructive diagnostic data for which one bit becomes 1, that is, specific data other than 0 and stores all the RAM 41c. The data for adjusting the RAM parity is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in the area becomes 0, and the data is stored in the RAM 41c.

  Then, the main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41c at the time of startup, and confirms the value of the destruction diagnostic data, and the RAM parity is 0 and the destruction diagnosis The main CPU 41a restores the processing state of the main CPU 41a to the state before power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on condition that the value of the for-use data is also correct. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register, and the RAM abnormal error state is controlled to disable the progress of the game. Note that, unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and until a new set value is set in the setting change state. It will not be released.

  When the sub CPU 91a also detects the voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 98, it performs power failure processing (sub). In the power-off process (sub), the register is saved on the stack of the RAM 91c described later, and data for destructive diagnosis for which any bit becomes 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The data for RAM parity adjustment is calculated so that the RAM parity becomes 0, and processing for storing the data in the RAM 91 c is performed.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 91c at the time of startup, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before power interruption, but if the RAM parity is not 0 (case 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 effect is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

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

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to initialize is stored, such as display data of various displays and LEDs, and input / output data of I / O. The non-saved 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 41 c is destroyed at the time of startup. The general work is a work in which data that can be initialized, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, and the number of medals paid out, is stored. The special work is a work in which data such as various software random numbers that is 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 among them is any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later, similarly to the unused area. Even if it holds, it will be initialized, but the stack area in use will not be initialized for the continuation of the program.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 destroys the data in the RAM 41c at startup when the setting key switch 37 is on, when a RAM abnormal error occurs, at startup when the setting key switch 37 is off. When the game is not completed, when five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four different types of initialization are performed according to the respective initialization conditions.

[Paid line]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stipulated number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined, provided that the stipulated number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. It is possible to start the game. In the present embodiment, the pay line L1 is activated when the defined number of bets according to the game state is set.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, a winning combination will be made when a combination of symbols called a winning combination is aligned on the activated pay line L1.

  The types of winning combinations are determined according to the gaming state, but are roughly divided into the small winning combination with the payout of medals and the setting of the number of bets using gaming value (such as medals, credits, etc.) There is also a re-playing role that can play the next game by automatically setting the number of bets set in the winning game. In the present embodiment, although only the small winning combination and the re-playing combination are provided, a special combination (big bonus, challenge bonus, etc.) accompanied by transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player may be provided. . In order to generate a winning of each combination determined in accordance with the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later, and the winning flag of the combination must be set in the RAM 41c. Note that the winning flags for the small winning combination and the replay role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. When a special combination is provided, the winning combination of the special combination is validated until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of allowed combinations is complete.

[Internal lottery]
Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. The internal lottery determines whether or not the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived and displayed (in fact, when the start switch 7 is detected), whether or not the above-mentioned winning combinations for each combination are permitted. It is In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. In more detail, the value of the random number storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work similarly assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined in accordance with the gaming state, each of the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for identifying the gaming state, the number of bets, and the set value. It is performed according to the number of judgment values of the winning combination.

  The random value storage work is a storage area where the numerical data latched at the same time as the operation of the start switch 7 is stored, and the new numerical data is latched every time the numerical data latched is later processed by timer interrupt ( The numerical data read out in the main) and stored in the random number value storing work is updated to the latest latched numerical data.

  In the internal lottery, the combination to be the object of the internal lottery, the current gaming state flag value and the judgment value number determined corresponding to the setting value, the random number value for the internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work) When the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Therefore, the winning combination is won with the probability (number of judgment values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of judgment values. When it is determined that one of the winning combinations has been won, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The winning flag set to the internal winning flag storing work is cleared for each game.

[Stop control of reel]
Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the data for table creation stored in the security check program when the rotation of the reel starts, and when the reel is stopped and the reel which is still rotating remains. Then, a stop control table is created for each reel being rotated. Then, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 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 reference 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 indicating the start address of the area where the data for table creation is stored from the reference address at the time of referring to the table index for each setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as internal winning state). The difference up to the address where the data is stored is registered. As a result, it is possible to acquire the corresponding index data by acquiring the difference corresponding to the internal winning state and adding the difference to the reference address. In the case where the same control is applied, the same address is stored as index data even if the winning situation of the winning combination is different, and in such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. The stop control table will be created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding symbols according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the stop condition of the reel. The stop control table referred to according to the stop condition of the reels is all reels rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, left, It may differ depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, and the middle and right reels are stopped. Furthermore, in the situation where one of the reels is stopped, the address may be different depending on the stopped position of the stopped reels, so the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel. The address of the stop control table to be referred to can be identified according to each situation based on the top address of the table creation data, and the stop control table required according to each situation from the identified address Can be identified. Even when the stop condition of the reel and the stop position of the stopped reel 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 symbols at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one revolution in a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R make one turn. Then, 20 areas (pieces) divided in every 16 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel is defined, and in these areas, 1 to 20 areas from the reel reference position The number is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged in one reel is also 20, and since the symbol numbers of 1 to 20 are assigned to the symbols of each reel from the reel reference position, the first symbol to the 20th symbol Each of the region numbers 1 to 20 is sequentially assigned. The number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule in the stop control table, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. There is.

  As described above, in the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the data for table creation, the area corresponding to each area number corresponds to the area number, the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the perspective window Slip when the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing (the timing at which the number of steps from the reel reference position falls within the range of the number of steps of each region number) It 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 table creation data according to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is firstly referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and table creation data is identified based on the acquired index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table of each reel corresponding to the rotating state is acquired, and the stop control table of each reel stored in the acquired address is expanded to create the stop control table for all the reels.

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

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any operation corresponding to the rotating reel among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the control when causing the corresponding reel to derive the display result explain. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the area number of the stop operation position based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time of detecting the stop operation. Is identified, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the identified stop operation position is acquired with reference to the stop control table of the reel in which the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the acquired number of sliding symbols.

  Specifically, the number of steps to pull in and obtained from the number of sliding symbols acquired from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time of detecting the stop operation is calculated, and the control to rotate and stop the reel by the calculated number of steps I do. Thus, the area corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position at which the stop operation is detected is the stop position by the number of sliding symbols is the stop reference position (for example, Region)).

  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 reel is included in one table creation data. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop condition (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 stopped position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is also unique with respect to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop state of the reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the stop condition of the reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel) become the same condition, the reels are based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Stop control is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding symbols, and it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four-frame symbol after detecting the stopping operation. That is, it is possible to designate the stop position of the symbol from the range of maximum 5 frames including the stop operation position at which the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the symbol by one symbol, it is possible to pull in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation and stop the reel, and the stop having detected the stop operation It will be possible to specify the stop position of symbols from the range of maximum 5 symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when one of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn as much as possible over the pay line in the range of 4 frames, and the non-winning combinations are pulled so as not to be aligned on the pay line. A stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is defined is created, and stop control of the reel is performed, but when none of the winning combinations is won, the stopping control in which the number of sliding symbols is not equal is determined Create a table and control the reels to stop. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the winning combination in the lead-in range of up to 4 pieces on the pay line, control is performed to align and stop the winning combination. The player who is not in charge is controlled to have his or her body stopped and stopped in the lead-in range of up to 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, 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. , And control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Even when the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of the reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reel rotation is resumed. The rotation of the unreeled reel is continued, and control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 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 issues 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, a prize number command, a payout to the sub control unit 91. Start command, payout end command, return command, game state command, wait command, stop command, error command, setting command, setting check command, door command, operation detection command, judgment winning combination command, and AT signal output command Send multiple types of commands, including: These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the contents of the command, and the sub control unit 91 can identify the type of command from the type data.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals inserted (that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets) and the presence or absence of the output of the BET sound, and after the game is over (after the setting is changed) until the game is started In the state where the bet number is not set, the game is transmitted when the medal is inserted or the MAX bet switch 6 is operated to set the bet number. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, the sub control unit 91 receives the bet command, and thus the bet number setting operation is performed, the bet number, and It is possible to specify the presence or absence of output of the BET sound.

  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), and in the state from the end of the game (after the setting change) to the start of the game In the state where the specified number of bets is set, it is transmitted when a medal is inserted and a credit is added.

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

  The freeze command is a command that can specify the start of the freeze (a control state that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined time), and is transmitted at the start of the freeze. The unfreeze command is a command that can identify that the current freeze has been canceled, and is sent when the freeze is canceled.

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

  The prize number command is a command capable of specifying the combination of symbols arranged on the prize line L1, the presence or absence of a prize, the type of prize, the number of medals paid out at the time of prize, and all reels are stopped to make a prize decision. Will be sent after

  The payout start command is a command to notify the start of medal payout and the type of settlement, and when the payout of medals by settlement of winnings and credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is started. Will be sent. The payout end command is a command to notify the medal payout end, and is transmitted when the payout of the medal due to the winning and the settlement of credits is finished. The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 starts up and returns to the control state before power interruption.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, and is transmitted when the game is over. The standby command is a command indicating transition to the standby state, and it is used for setting the credit (when the number of bets is not set after one game is over and a certain period of time passes before transition to the standby state It is sent after the payout of medals by the settlement of medals (including medals) is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The suspension command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the suspension state, and when the suspension state starts, the suspension command indicating the occurrence of the suspension state is transmitted, the reset operation is performed, and the suspension state is released. At that time, 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 of an error condition and its type is sent and reset. When the operation is performed and the error state is released, an error command indicating the release of the error state is sent.

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

  The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state, and when transitioning to the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the start of the setting confirmation is transmitted, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state is ended. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), and when the power is turned on, one game is over (the number of bets for the next game after the game is over) Of the door opening detection switch 25 when the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 changes (on to off, off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (one BET switch 5, MAX BET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals. Be done.

  The judgment combination winning command is a command indicating that the judgment combination (in the present embodiment, pushing order Lips 1 to 3, normal flip) has been won, and the type of the judgment combination that has been won, and the start switch 7 Is stored in the command buffer when the game is started when the player has won the judgment use.

  Here, the judgment 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 If the pressing order operated by the player matches the, it is specified that the pressing order for the determination use is correct. Information indicating the stop order type is also added to the determination combination winning command. In the present embodiment, pushing order lips 1 to 3 and a normal lip are defined as the judgment use.

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

  The AT is a period during which a navigation effect which is advantageous to the player is executed for a predetermined number of games by acquiring a navigation stock described later. In the navi effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a message recalling the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player when the player wins a predetermined combination during AT, or the speaker 53 , 54 is an audio output. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R in accordance with this navigation effect, the player can advantageously proceed with the game by, for example, increasing the net increase number.

  The navigation effect in the present embodiment includes the navigation effect for judgment and the normal navigation effect. The navigation effect for determination is navigation effect used to determine whether or not the main control unit 41 is in AT, and whether normal navigation effect is in AT unlike the navigation effect for determination It is not used to determine whether or not it is a navi effect mainly to make the player advantageous.

  Among these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic processing, and the command data in the command buffer allocated to the non-initialization area is updated to the newly generated command data. The data is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 by transferring to the transmission data register of

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main) and is 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, the door command is stored. 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 the newly stored door command.

  At the time of power on or at the end of one game, door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of a door command stored in the door command storage area is set, and whether door command transmission request 1 is set or door open detection When the detection state of the switch 25 changes, the door command transmission request 2 is set, and the door command transmission request 2 is set to transmit the door command stored in the door command storage area. Are stored in the command buffer in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) executed thereafter, and are transmitted to the sub control unit 91 by transferring to the serial communication circuit 511.

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

[Control by sub control unit 91 when receiving command]
Next, control of an effect performed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command that the main control unit 41 transmits 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 91 c. The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing up to 16 commands, and can store a plurality of commands.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer in the timer interrupt process (sub), and if the unprocessed command is stored, the earliest of them is stored. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, the reel LED 55, etc. are based on the control content registered in the control pattern table. Perform output control of various rendering devices.

  The control pattern table includes display patterns of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to command types, lighting modes of the rendering effect LEDs 52, output modes of the speakers 53 and 54, lighting modes of the reel LEDs, and the like for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the control patterns of the control pattern table are registered in correspondence with the effect patterns set in the RAM 91 c in the game. Among them, 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. As a result, an effect corresponding to the effect pattern and the progress of the game is performed.

  When the sub-control unit 91 newly receives a command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 cancels the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and the newly received command is An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is performed. That is, even when the effect is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the effect being executed except for the case where the received new command is not a command that triggers a new effect is canceled and a new An effect based on a command will be executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the setting operation of the bet number is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, when the sub control unit 91 receives the BET command (with the BET sound) of the BET commands, it is being executed. It is supposed to cancel the production. For this reason, if the player wants to advance the next game rather than watching the effect to the end, the effect is canceled and the next game can be started, thus making such a player feel bothersome. There is no In addition, it is possible to cancel the effect even when the normal lip is won and the bet number is set. In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command (with BET sound) in the BET command, the sub-control unit 91 can output a predetermined BET sound (for example, a sound effect such as “Peep!”) As many times as the number of bets. , Output from 54. Thereby, it can be made easy to notice that the bet number has been set and that the normal lip has been won.

  On the other hand, when a BET command (no BET sound) of the BET commands is received, the BET sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, and is continued without stopping the effect under execution. As a result, when a symbol other than "replay" is included in the configuration symbol and a bell lip or the like in which a bell is aligned on an invalid line is won, the possibility that the player does not notice that the replay is won is higher than the normal lip. It is possible to prevent the interruption of presentation even in such a case. When the bet command is received, the bet sound may be output while canceling the effect being executed regardless of the type.

  In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a credit command (normal) of the credit commands, the sub control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output a predetermined credit sound (for example, a sound effect of “Da!”). This makes it easy to notice that the credit has been made.

  Further, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a credit command (with BET sound) in the credit command, the sub control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output the same sound (for example, a sound effect of “Peep!”) As the BET sound. When a credit command (with a BET sound) is received, even if the player has inserted a medal for setting the bet number without noticing the replay winning when it is after a replay winning by a bell lip that makes it difficult to notice winning. BET sound is output. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such as distrust and discomfort caused by the BET sound not being output when the player inserts a medal for setting the number of bets.

  Further, even if the bet number is set by the replay by the bell lip, since the effect being executed is continued, the effect may be executed even when the credit command (with the BET sound) is received. In this case, the effect is canceled on the way by receiving the credit command (with BET sound).

  In addition, when the settlement operation of the credit or the number of bets is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, when the sub control unit 91 receives the payout start command for notifying the settlement, in principle, the operation under execution is canceled. The effect state (display state of the liquid crystal display 51, sound effects from the speakers 53, 54, etc.) is put in the customer waiting state. It is when the game is ended that the settlement of the credit and the bet number is done, and although there is a will to end the game by ending the effect under execution in such a case, the effect continues unnecessarily. It is supposed not to go wrong.

  However, when the payout start command for notifying the credit settlement in the replay game is received among the payout start commands for notifying the settlement, the bet number set by the replay win remains, and at least one game is played thereafter. Because of that, the ongoing production is to be continued after that (it does not wait for customers).

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

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

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 has a plurality of detection states (on / off) of one BET switch 5, MAX BET switch 6, start switch 7, and stop switches 8 L, 8 C, 8 R specified from the operation detection command in time series. Each unit is buffered, and the buffered one BET switch 5, MAX BET switch 6, start switch 7, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are detected based on the detection state (on / off), MAX BET switch 6, start It is possible to specify whether or not the detection state of the switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R has changed. By specifying the change in the detection state, it is possible to specify the operation status of the one-piece BET switch 5, the MAX BET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub control unit 91 receives the determination combination winning command from the main control unit 41 during the AT, the sub control unit 91 executes the determination navigation effect process. The main control unit 41 can determine whether AT is in progress based on the pressing order of the stop switch operated by the player according to the navigation effect for determination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub control unit 91 receives an AT signal output command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes an AT signal output flag control process shown in FIG. The AT signal output flag is a flag indicating that the AT signal is output, and the sub control unit 91 identifies whether the AT signal is output in the AT based on whether the AT signal output flag is set. Do. Then, the navigation effect for determination is executed until the AT signal is output during AT, and after the output of the AT signal, the normal navigation effect for navigation is performed instead of the navigation effect for determination.

[Prize winning combination]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the symbols making up the winning combination are aligned on the pay line L1, a prize is won. The types of winning combinations are roughly divided into small winning combinations with medal payouts and replay roles. In order for the winning of each combination determined in accordance with the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery and to set a winning flag indicating that the combination of the combination is allowed to be accepted in the RAM 41c.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for describing the type of small winning combination, the symbol combination of small winning combination, the number of payouts, and technical matters related to the small winning combination. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the type of replay role, symbol combination of replay role, operation, and technical matters related to the replay role.

  Among the winning combinations, the minors will be described with reference to FIG. Among the winning combinations, small bells usually include a bell, one left watermelon 1-8, one left lip 1-16, a cherry 1-3, a watermelon 1-8, a chance 1, 2 and a 1-3. included. The small winning combination is won when the combination of the symbols corresponding to the respective winning combinations shown in FIG.

  For example, a bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the pay line L1, and eight medals larger than the number of medals (three sheets) for setting the number of bets are paid out. Be When an individual lottery is normally won in the internal lottery, the winning combination is made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. In other words, the bell is usually a missing part.

  Next, one left watermelon 1 to 8 will be described. When one of the left watermelons 1 to 8 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if one of the left watermelons 1 to 8 is independently elected, the winning combination will not be won unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing. In the present embodiment, since one of the left watermelons 1 to 8 simultaneously wins a plurality of winning combinations, any winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. ing.

  Next, one left lip 1 to 16 will be described. When one left lip 1 to 16 is won, one medal is paid out. Even if one of the left lip 1 to 16 is won alone, the winning combination is not won unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing. In the present embodiment, since a plurality of roles and a normal bell are simultaneously won out of one left lip 1 to 16, one of the winning combinations is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. It is supposed to

  Next, cherries 1 to 3 will be described. When one of cherries 1 to 3 is won, one medal is paid out. When Cherry 1 or Cherry 2 wins, the symbol of Cherry stops at the lower end on the left reel 2L. Therefore, Cherry 1 and Cherry 2 are also referred to as lower cherries or weak cherries. When Cherry 3 wins, the symbol of Cherry stops in the middle on the left reel 2L. Therefore, cherry 3 is also referred to as middle cherry or middle cherry. Even if one of cherries 1 to 3 alone is won, the player does not win a winning combination unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  Next, watermelons 1 to 8 will be described. When one of watermelons 1 to 8 is won, five medals are paid out. Further, when one of watermelons 1 to 8 is won, the display result is derived such that the watermelon pattern is aligned on a straight line. Furthermore, when the watermelon 7 or the watermelon 8 is won, the cherry pattern is stopped in the middle on the left reel 2L. Therefore, watermelon 7 and watermelon 8 are also referred to as middle row cherry or strong cherry. Even if one of the watermelons 1 to 8 is independently elected, the player does not win the winning combination unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  Next, chance 1 and chance 2 will be described. When one of the chance 1 and the chance 2 is won, one medal is paid out. Even if you have won the chance 1 or 2 alone, you will not win the winning combination unless you operate the stop switch at an appropriate timing.

  Next, one to three will be described. When one of 1 to 3 wins, 1 medal is paid out. Even if one of the sheets 1 to 3 is independently elected, the player does not win the winning combination unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, among the winning combinations, the re-playing combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the re-playing combination usually includes a lip, bell lips 1 to 5, a 7-piece lip, and 7 fail clips 1 to 5. The re-play combination is won when the combination of symbols corresponding to the respective combinations shown in FIG. 7 is completed in the pay line L1.

  For example, the normal rep is a prize when the combination of "replay-replay-replay" is complete on the pay line L1. When the player is normally elected to the REP, he is to be awarded the winning combination regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. In other words, usually, a lip is a missing part.

  Next, the bell lip 1 to 4 will be described. The bell lip 1 to 4 wins when the combination of the symbols corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 4 is arranged on the pay line L1. As shown in FIG. 7, each of the bell lips 1 to 4 is composed of a combination of different symbols. Therefore, when a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 4 is arranged on the pay line L1, a lost display result is derived on the pay line L1. However, when the bell lip 1 to 4 is won, the bell symbol stops at the upper end of the left reel 2L, the upper end of the middle reel 2C, and the upper end of the right reel 2R. Thus, when winning in any of the bell lip 1 to 4, the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 4 is displayed on the pay line L1, and the upper row of the reel different from that on the pay line L1. A combination of symbols corresponding to a normal bell accompanied by the provision of medals is displayed at a position across the.

  Note that, referring to FIG. 4, among the structural patterns of the bell lip 1 to 4, white 7, black 7, black BAR, and white BAR are not arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2 </ b> C. Therefore, even if the bell lip 1 to 4 are independently elected, the player does not win the winning combination unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing. In the present embodiment, since all of the bell lip 1 to 4 simultaneously win, one of the winning combinations is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  Next, the bell lip 5 will be described. The bell lip 5 wins when the combination of the symbols corresponding to the bell lip 5 is aligned on the pay line L1. As shown in FIG. 7, the bell lip 5 is composed of a combination of different symbols. Therefore, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell lip 5 is aligned on the pay line L1, the lost display result is derived on the pay line L1. However, when the bell lip 5 is won, the bell symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R. As described above, when the bell lip 5 is won, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell lip 5 is displayed on the pay line L1, and the upper stage of the left reel 2L different from the pay line L1 and the middle step of the middle reel 2C and A combination of symbols corresponding to a normal bell accompanied by the provision of medals is displayed at a position straddling the lower end of the right reel 2R.

  Note that, referring to FIG. 4, among the structural symbols of the bell lip 5, the replay and the bell are arranged within five frames in each of the left reel 2 L, the middle reel 2 C, and the right reel 2 R. Therefore, when the bell lip 5 is independently elected, the winning combination is made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. That is, the bell lip 5 is an impeccable role.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when winning in any of the bellrips 1 to 5, the main control unit 41 executes the belllip freeze to delay the progress of the game by the bell lip freeze process of FIG. 16 described later. The bell rip freeze is control executed by the main control unit 41 to delay the progress of the game. The bell lip frieze is performed when any of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins.

  When the bell lip freeze occurs, the timing for setting the bet number by the replay win is delayed until the freeze release condition for releasing the freeze is satisfied, and as a result, the start operation of the next game is invalidated, The timing for enabling the start switch 7 is also delayed. The freeze release condition is that a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the bell lip freeze, that the MAX BET operation has been performed using the MAX BET switch 6, and the credit settlement operation using the settlement switch 10 is It includes conditions that have been established by the presence of the medal and the medal inserted by the inserted medal sensor 31. However, since the bet number has already been set by the bell lip winning, medals are not consumed in the MAX BET operation when canceling the bell lip freeze. On the other hand, in the credit settlement operation when canceling the bell lip freeze, the credit is settled. This improves convenience.

  As described above, the combination of the winning symbols of the bell lip 1 to 5 is to make the player recognize that the lost display result is derived from the appearance. Therefore, assuming that the combination of symbols corresponding to the normal bell is not displayed at the same time when winning in any of the bell lip 1 to 5, consumption of medals despite the appearance that the lost display result is derived. Since the bet number for the next game is automatically set without playing, the player may feel uncomfortable. However, in the present embodiment, when any of the wins of the bell lip 1 to 5 occurs, the player can be recognized as if the win of the normal bell has occurred at first glance. In addition, in order to cancel the bell lip freeze which is performed when one of the bell lip 1 to 5 is won, it is necessary to perform MAX BET operation, medal insertion, and the like. Furthermore, the bet number is not automatically set by any of the prizes of the bell lip 1 to 5 unless the bell lip freeze is canceled by the insertion of a medal or the like. Therefore, the player can be made to think as if it became possible to start the next game with the MAX bet operation and the medal insertion after the bell is won normally, and the player does not feel discomfort.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when a bell is won normally, eight medals larger than the number of medals (three) used when setting the number of bets in order to enable the game to start can be paid out. Thus, when any of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins, the player operates the MAX BET switch 6 or the same as when a medal is awarded when a normal bell win occurs. It is possible to naturally prompt the operation of the medal insertion and the settlement switch 10.

  Next, the seven-set lip will be described. When winning in a set of seven matches, it becomes possible to play the next game without using medals. Even if you have won 7 singles, you won't get a winning combination if you don't operate the stop switch at the right time. In the present embodiment, since the seven-arranged lip is simultaneously won with the normal lip, any of the winning combinations is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  Next, 7 fail clips 1 to 5 will be described. When the player wins a prize in any of 1 to 5 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7, it becomes possible to play the next game without using a medal. [7] Even if one of the four fakes 1 to 5 is won alone, the winning combination is not won unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing. Note that, in the present embodiment, since 7 fail-lists 1 to 5 normally win at the same time with the normal trip, they will win a prize in any of the winning roles regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

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

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

  The RT state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning the replay role is higher than in the normal state. Therefore, the RT state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state in that it can be played while suppressing the consumption of medals. In the RT state, the gaming state shifts to the normal state on condition that one of the bell lip 1 to 4 is won.

  In this way, the game state transitions when any of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins that can be made to appear to the player as if the bell normally appears to win. It can be difficult to grasp whether you are playing a game in the gaming state of. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the gaming state and to improve the interest of the game.

[Participant for lottery]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, combinations of lottery target roles read as lottery target roles will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations may be simultaneously read out as winning combinations, and may be won in duplicate. 9 and 10 show combinations of winning combinations, the number of judgment values in a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1), and contents of reel control for each lottery target combination. In the combination of winning combinations, “+” is written between the winning combinations to indicate that the combination is simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery. In the number of judgment values, the denominator is set to “65536” corresponding to the random number for the internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the pushing order bell 1 which is the lottery target role in which “9309” is set as the determination value number is 9309/65536.

  As shown in FIG. 9, as the lottery target roles of the small part in the present embodiment, push order bell 1 to 4, left watermelon 1 to 4, cherry 1 to 3, watermelon 1 to 8, chance 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 role in which a normal bell + one left lip 1 + one left lip 6 + one left lip 11 + one left lip 16 + one left watermelon 1 to 8 is read out. The winning combinations shown in FIG. 9 are also read out for the other lottery target roles.

  As shown in FIG. 10, as the lottery target roles of the replay role in the present embodiment, normal flips, push-to-run dips 1 to 3, seven-in-one flips, fake 1 and fake 2 are set. The winning combination shown in FIG. 10 is read out also for the lottery target combination of the lottery target combination of the re-play combination.

[Reel control when winning bell is won]
Next, reel control when one of the push order bells 1 to 4 is won will be described with reference to FIG. When any of the push order bells 1 to 4 is won, the symbol corresponding to the operation when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in any push order set in advance according to the winning combination. Reel control is performed to align and stop the combination on the pay line L1. For example, when push first bell 1 is stopped at the left first in the game in which the winning order is won, one left lip 1, one left lip 6, one left lip 11, and left lip 1 within the pull-in range of the winning combinations. Reel control is performed to align and stop the symbol combination corresponding to any of the sheets 16 on the pay line L1. The reel control shown in FIG. 9 is also performed when the operation is performed in the other pushing order and when the other pushing order bell is won.

  Here, the reason why the reel control as shown in FIG. 9 is performed when the pushing order bell is won is given priority to a symbol for winning a winning combination having a large number of payouts when the player operates the stop switch. Whether the reel should be stopped by pulling in the winning line L1 or the symbol for preferentially winning a winning combination having a high probability of winning is preferentially drawn in the winning line L1 to stop the reel uniquely. It is because it is decided.

  For example, if the player makes a left first stop when the pushing order bell 1 is won, the left lip 1 sheet, the left lip 1 sheet 6, the left lip 1 among the winning combinations are more likely to be won. The "replay", which is a symbol for winning one of the sheet 11 and one left lip 16, is drawn into the pay line L1 to stop the reel.

  A symbol for winning any one of left lip 1 sheet, left lip 1 sheet 6, left lip 1 sheet 11 and left lip 1 sheet 16 with high possibility of winning is drawn into the pay line L1 and the reel is stopped. A specific example is described below. For example, if the player makes a left first stop when the pushing order bell 1 is won, as shown in FIG. 6, in order to win any of the combinations included in the pushing order bell 1, It is necessary to pull one of bell, "replay", "watermelon A" and "watermelon B" into the pay line L1 to stop the reel. Here, rather than pulling "BELL" into the pay line L1, there are more options for winning combinations by drawing "Watermelon A", "Watermelon B" or "Replay" into the pay line L1 (for example, "BELL") If you stop the game, you usually have only one choice of bells, but if you stop the "replay", the options for the winnings are one left lip, one left lip, one left lip, one left lip, and one left lip. There are 4 types of 16 sheets). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the player makes the first left stop when winning in push order bell 1, the left lip 1, the left lip 1, the left lip 6, and the left are highly likely to win. The "replay", which is a symbol for winning one of the lip 11 and the left lip 16, is drawn into the pay line L1 to stop the reel.

  In addition, when the player makes a first stop in the middle when the pushing order bell 1 is won, among the winning combinations, one of the normal bell and the left watermelon 1 to 4 with a high possibility of winning is won. The symbol "bell" for causing the reels to be drawn into the pay line L1 to stop the reels. After that, when the player stops the left reel 2L as the second stop, the normal bell for which the possibility of winning remains remains, and for winning the normal bell having a large number of payouts out of one left watermelon 1 to 4 The symbol "bell" is drawn into the pay line L1 to stop the reel.

  As described above, 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 pay line L1 to stop the reel, or Alternatively, a symbol for winning a winning combination having a high possibility of winning is preferentially drawn into the pay line L1 and the reel is stopped, thereby making the winning combinations different according to the pressing order among the winning combinations. .

  In the present embodiment, if the player does not stop the left first in a non-AT game that is not in the AT, which will be described later, it is disadvantageous for the player who is not accused when the left first stop is made. Control which imposes a predetermined penalty. This is to urge the player to stop in the middle first stop or the right first stop in a game in which the effect state is non-AT. That is, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is designed to cause the player to make a left first stop in the non-AT game.

  Hereinafter, the left first stop push order is also referred to as “recommended push order”. In addition, a push order other than the recommended push order (that is, a push order in which the first right stop or the middle first stop is performed) is also referred to as "non-normal push order". That is, when the player performs an irregular push (operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the irregular push order) during non-AT, a predetermined penalty is imposed. In the present embodiment, the predetermined penalty is only the execution of the above-mentioned disadvantageous update control.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the player wins any of the bells 1 to 4 during the non-AT, one of the left lip 1 to 16 is won as long as the player makes a left first stop. . In addition, even if the player makes a first stop during the middle or the first stop during the right while making a penalty, it is not possible to know the pushing order for winning a regular bell with a large payout. Therefore, during non-AT, one medal is paid out approximately once every two games. As a result, during non-AT, it is difficult to increase the net increase of medals.

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

[Reel control when winning order Lip win]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10, reel control when any of the pushing order lips 1 to 3 is won will be described. When one of the push order lips 1 to 3 is won, the symbol corresponding to the operation is performed when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in any push order set in advance according to the winning combination. Reel control is performed to align and stop the combination on the pay line L1. For example, when the first push on the left is stopped in the game in which push order lip 1 is won, reel control is performed in which symbol combinations corresponding to any of bell lip 1 to 4 among the winning combinations are aligned with payline L1 and stopped. . The reel control shown in FIG. 10 is also performed when the operation is performed in the other pushing order and when the other pushing order is won.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the winnings generated among the bell lip 1 to 5 and the normal lip are different depending on the operation mode of the stop switch by the player, the next game can be performed without using a medal in any of them. Even though they are the same in that they can do, they can have different game characteristics by making the types of winning different.

  When the pushing order Lip 1 is won during the non-AT, any of the Bell Lips 1 to 4 is won as long as the player makes a left first stop. Therefore, the gaming state is maintained as it is when the pushing order Lip 1 is won in the non-AT normal state, and the gaming state is shifted to the normal state when the pushing order Lip 1 is won in the non-AT RT state. . On the other hand, when the player has won the pushing order Lip 1 during AT, no penalty is imposed even if the player makes the first middle stop or the first right stop. When the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the effect, the player usually wins a prize in the rep. Therefore, if AT is in progress, the gaming state is maintained as it is regardless of which of the normal state and the RT state the winning order Lip 1 is won.

  When the pushing order Lip 2 is won during the non-AT, the player usually wins the Lips as long as the player makes the first left stop. Therefore, if the player is not in AT, the gaming state is maintained as it is regardless of whether the pushing order Lip 2 is won in the normal state or the RT state. On the other hand, when the pushing order lip 2 is won during AT, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the navi effect which urges the middle first stop or the right first stop, and the bell lip 5 is won. Therefore, when the winning order Lip 2 is won in the normal state during AT, the gaming state is shifted to the RT state, and when the winning order Lip 2 is won in the RT state during AT, the gaming state is maintained as it is.

  When the pushing order Lip 3 is won during the non-AT, any of the Bell Lips 1 to 4 is won as long as the player makes a left first stop. Therefore, the gaming state is maintained as it is when the pushing order Lip 3 is won in the non-AT normal state, and the gaming state is shifted to the normal state when the pushing order Lip 3 is won in the non-AT RT state. . On the other hand, when the pushing order lip 3 is won during AT, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the navi effect which urges the middle first stop or the right first stop, and wins the bell lip 5. Therefore, when the winning order Lip 3 is won in the normal state during AT, the gaming state is shifted to the RT state, and when the winning order Lip 3 is won in the RT state during AT, the gaming state is maintained as it is.

  As described above, when the player presses the pushing order lip 1 or the pushing order lip 3 during the non-AT, the player wins any of the bell lip 1 to 4 as long as the player makes a left first stop. Therefore, during non-AT, the bell lip 1 to 4 wins more frequently than the normal lip, and it becomes possible to play the next game without using a medal. Here, as described above, when winning in any of the bell lips 1 to 4, it can appear to the player as if it were winning in a bell normally in appearance. Therefore, during non-AT, in fact, although the replay player has frequently won prizes, among the players, by the regular bell often wins, medal payout more than the number of medals used for the bet number It can make you feel as if you are

  On the other hand, when the player wins the pushing order lip 1 or the pushing order lip 3 during the AT, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navi effect prompting the middle first stop or the right first stop. It is possible to avoid winning of the bell lip 1 to 4 in which the state shifts to the normal state. Furthermore, when the player wins a push order 2 or 3 during AT, the player gives priority to the bell lip 5 by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the navi effect prompting the middle first stop or the right first stop. Can be awarded. By this. If AT is in progress, in the normal state, transition to the RT state is facilitated, and in the RT state, the gaming state is easily maintained.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the winnings generated among the bell lip 1 to 5 and the normal lip differ depending on whether or not the AT is controlled, whether or not the AT is controlled or not, whichever The type of winning can be made different depending on whether or not the navigation effect for winning the re-playing combination is executed, and control can be executed according to the progress of the game.

[About external output]
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment outputs an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an occurrence of an error, and the like. These external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. 11, and the information output terminal board of the game arcade (hole) where the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed. The data is output to an external device such as a data display terminal installed corresponding to the hall computer or the slot machine 1 through 1010.

  From the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals awarded to the player by the occurrence of winning, during AT AT signal that can be identified, a door open signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, a setting change signal indicating that the setting change mode has been shifted, a closing error signal Dispensing error signals indicating an abnormality of the unit 34 are respectively output.

  In the present embodiment, in order to achieve commonality with other slot machines, a gaming state is added between the game control board 40 and the external output board 1000 in addition to the signal lines for outputting the above-mentioned signals. A spare signal line shown is connected, and a signal line for error output which may be further expanded in the future is connected.

  The external output substrate 1000 is provided with a relay circuit 1001, a parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002, and a terminal for each output signal, and a connector 1003 connected electrically for connection to the circuit of the information provision terminal plate 1010. It is done.

  Among the signals outputted from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal and the AT signal are outputted as they are as pulse signals to the information provision terminal board 1010 through the relay circuit 1001. On the other hand, the door open signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal and the payout error signal are converted by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 into security signals which are serial signals that can individually identify these signals. It is outputted to the provision terminal board 1010.

  The medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, and the AT signal output from the external output substrate 1000 are output to an external device through the information provision terminal plate 1010. On the other hand, the security signal output from the external output board 1000 is reconverted to a door open signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a payout error signal again by the information provision terminal plate 1010 and output to the external device. It becomes.

  The external output signals include a door open signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a payout error signal, but these door open signal, setting change signal, closing error signal, and payout error signal are not frequently output signals Therefore, it is less necessary to provide terminals for external output individually for these signals. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the external output signal output from the game control board 40 as described above is output to the external device through the external output board 1000, and a door open signal among these external output signals, The setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the dispensing error signal are converted by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 mounted on the external output substrate 1000 into a security signal which is a serial signal that can be individually identified, and then output to the outside. The door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the dispensing error signal can be output from one terminal, and it is not necessary to provide more terminals than necessary.

Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment will be described below.
[Game processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game processing executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change processing. In the game processing, BET processing (S1), internal lottery processing (S2), determination winning combination command generation, storage processing (S3), reel rotation processing (S4), AT start determination processing (S5), winning determination processing (S6) ), The payout process (S7), the AT end determination process (S8), and the game end process (S9) are sequentially executed, 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, the bet number of the specified number 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 processing, a bell lip freeze processing may be executed which generates a bell lip freeze in association with a predetermined replay winning (bell lip winning). Further, as a process for starting the game, the RAM 41 c outputs an output command instructing the output of a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set number of bets 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 permit each winning combination described above based on the random value for internal lottery latched simultaneously with the start of the game by detection of the start switch 7 in S1. . In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41 c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the determination combination winning command generation and storage processing in S3, as shown in FIG. 18 described later, the main control unit 41 adds a determination combination selection command to which a pressing order that is correct when winning the determination combination is added. Executes processing to generate the generated command and store the generated command in the command buffer.

  In the reel rotation process in S4, the main control unit 41 rotates the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the reel 2L corresponding to the detection of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Execute processing to stop the rotation of 2C and 2R.

  In the AT start determination process in S5, as shown in FIG. 20 described later, the main control unit 41 specifies the start of the AT controlled by the sub control unit 91, and externally identifies an AT signal that can specify that the AT is in progress. Output and execute AT freeze.

  The AT freeze is a freeze that may be executed along with the navigation stock lottery when winning the AT lottery combination described later. The AT freeze is executed with a 50% probability when winning the AT lottery combination, and the progress of the game is delayed until a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses while all the reels rotate. Be done. As shown in FIG. 23, by performing this AT freeze, the player is more likely to obtain an advantageous result because more navistock is given with higher probability in the navistock lottery. . In the present embodiment, control to a state in which AT freeze can be performed is also referred to as AT freeze executable control, and a period during which AT freeze executable control is performed is also referred to as AT freeze executable period. Note that the AT freeze is executed with a probability of 50% even when the number of displayed games reaches 1000 games, which is the number of reached games.

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

  In the payout process in S7, when the occurrence of a winning is determined in S6, the main control unit 41 adds a credit based on the number of payouts according to the type of the small winning combination and the medal when the winning combination is a small winning combination. In the case of replay, the replay game flag is set in the RAM to make it possible to assign a replay game. Further, in the payout process, the main control unit 41 sets, in the RAM, an output command instructing to output a medal OUT signal for the number of medals awarded to the player by the addition of credits and the payout of medals.

  In the AT end determination process in S8, the main control unit 41 determines whether the AT controlled by the sub control unit 91 has ended, as shown in FIG. Cancel external output of.

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

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

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

  When it is determined in S12 that the next game (the game to be started from now) is a replay game (Y in S12), a bell lip freeze process for generating a bell lip freeze at the bell lip prize is executed (S13) ). The bell lip freeze processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After completion of the bell lip freeze process, the value of the bet counter is incremented by 1 in S14, and the bet number specified in the RAM 41c is referred to, and the value of the bet counter is the specified number (here, 3). It is determined whether or not the bet number which is the start condition of the game is set (S15), and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number (N in S15), the process returns to S14.

  When the value of the bet counter becomes a prescribed number and the setting of the bet number by the replay winning is completed (Y in S15), the process proceeds to S16. After the value of the bet counter is added, the main control unit 41 executes a process of sequentially lighting 1 BET LED 14, 2 BET LED 15, and 3 BET LED 16 according to the value of the BET counter. Further, after the setting of the number of bets after the replay winning is completed, the main control unit 41 executes a process of lighting the replaying LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (the waiting LED 19 during the wait).

  In S16, it is determined whether or not the replays won in the previous game are a normal replay, a seven-in-a-roll replay, and seven failbacks 1 to 5 (these replays are collectively referred to as a first replay below). Note that the first replay may be only a normal replay that is a replay composed only of the same symbol. Whether or not it is the first replay is specified from the set replay game flag. When it is determined in S16 that the replay is the first replay (Y in S16), the bet number is increased by 3 (since the replay win status is 3 bets) in S17, and the sub control unit 91 A BET command indicating the presence of a BET sound indicating that a BET sound is to be output is set (in S17, for convenience, "BET command (with BET sound"). The same applies to the following) is set in the normal command transmission buffer.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the first replay is not made in S16 (N in S16), it is indicated that the bet number is increased by 3 in S18 and that the sub control unit 91 does not output bet sound. A BET command (indicated as "BET command (without BET sound" for convenience in S18) is set in the normal command transmission buffer.

  When it is determined that the first replay is not, if it is assumed that the first replay is the normal replay, the seven-arranged rep, and the seven fakes 1 to 5, it is determined that the bell lip 1 to 5 is won. When it was Hereinafter, the replay other than the first replay is also referred to as a second replay, and here, the bell lip 1 to 5 correspond. Note that the second replay may include seven fake clips 1 to 5 composed of a combination of symbols including different symbols, and also includes seven matching lips serving as an AT lottery trigger described later. It is 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, the sub control unit 91 outputs the bet sound every time the bet number is set after the first replay winning, but when the bet number is set after the second replay winning. Will not output a BET sound. This makes it possible to make the player easily notice the first replay winning, but makes it difficult for the player to notice the second replay winning.

  In S19, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter which is the value of the credit stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is 50 which is the upper limit value. When it is determined in S19 that the upper limit value is set (Y in S19), the insertion impossible flag is set in the RAM 41c (S20), and the process proceeds to S22. When the insertion impossible flag is set in S20, processing for turning off the introduction request LED 17 and the BET switch effective LED 21 is performed. In addition, when the bet counter is set to the specified number by the second replay winning, for example, it is determined YES in S37 to be described later or Bellrip Freeze is not performed in S20 without turning off the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21. After completion or after a credit command (with bet sound) corresponding to 3 BET's has been output, the closing request LED 17 and the BET switch effective LED 21 are extinguished.

  If it is determined in S19 that the value is not the upper limit value, that is, if it is determined that credit input is possible (N in S19), the process proceeds to S21. If it is determined in S12 that the game is not a replay game (N in S12), the process directly proceeds to S21.

  In S21, the setting before waiting for insertion is performed, and the process proceeds to S22. In the setting before waiting for insertion, when the insertion impossible flag is set in the RAM 41c, the insertion impossible flag is cleared to make it possible to insert the medal. For this reason, after the replay winning, before the setting of the bet number is completed and the setting before waiting for the insertion is not yet performed, the setting of the bet number is completed without accepting the inserted medal. The medal inserted after the setting before waiting is performed is accepted effectively and credit will be added.

  The main control unit 41 turns on the closing request LED 17 after the setting before waiting for closing is performed in S21 and the closing impossible flag is cleared, and the bet switch valid LED 21 is switched to when the bet number can be set. Execute processing to light up. When the bet counter is set to the specified number by the first replay winning, only the input request LED 17 is turned on in S21. Further, when the bet counter is set to the specified number by the second replay winning, the input request LED 17 and the bet switch valid LED 21 are turned on in S21, and for example, it is determined YES in S37 described later, or bell lip freeze is finished. After, or after a credit command (with a BET sound) corresponding to 3 BET's has been output, the input request LED 17 and the BET switch effective LED 21 are extinguished.

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

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

  In S30, it is determined whether the detection result by the insertion medal sensor 31 is an appropriate detection result and whether or not the passage of the insertion medal is detected, that is, the presence or absence of the insertion medal flag indicating that the passage of the insertion medal is detected. If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected in S30 (N in S30), the process proceeds to S45, and if the passage of the inserted medal is detected (Y in S30), the inserted medal flag is cleared (S31). It is determined whether or not the medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion impossible flag is set (S32). If the medal can not be inserted (N in S32), the process proceeds to S45.

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

  If the value of the bet counter is a prescribed number in S33 (Y in S33), it is determined in S36 whether or not the second replay has been won in the previous game. Whether or not it is the second replay is specified from the replay game flag. When it is determined in S36 that the second replay has not been won in the previous game (N in S36), the value of the credit counter after one addition is shown in S38 and the sub control unit 91 causes the sub control unit 91 to output a credit sound. Of the credit command (in FIG. 38, for convenience, “credit command (normal)” is shown for the sake of convenience. The same applies to the following) is set in the buffer for normal command transmission, and the value of the credit counter is stored in S41. Add one. The credit command set in S38 is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

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

  In S37, when the specified number of BET sounds have not been output (N in S37), in S39, a credit command indicating the value of the credit counter after adding 1 and indicating that the sub control unit 91 causes the credit sound to be output (In FIG. 39, “credit command (with BET sound)” is shown for the sake of convenience. The same applies to the normal command transmission buffer. In S40, the value of the credit counter storing the credit value in the RAM 41c is incremented by one. 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 the predetermined number of bet sounds have already been output in S37 (Y in S37), the process proceeds to S38, and a credit command (normal) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. Thereby, at the time of credit addition by medal insertion after the second replay winning, the sub control unit 91 side outputs a bet sound for the third sheet and a credit sound for the fourth and subsequent sheets. Ru. On the other hand, in the case of the credit addition by the medal insertion when not after the second replay winning, the sub control unit 91 side outputs the credit sound from the first sheet.

  As a step following S36 and S37, after S40 is performed, the corresponding S38 or S39 process is performed, and a credit command indicating the current value to be applied after S40 is added as the value of the credit counter is S38. Alternatively, it may be set in S39. In addition, since the bet number for the specified number is set after canceling the bell lip freeze at the time of the second replay winning, in S39, a command for outputting the specified number of BET sounds as the credit command (with BET sound) May be set to output a predetermined number of bet sounds.

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

  In S45, it is determined whether the operation of the start switch 7 has been detected, that is, whether a rising edge indicating rising of the start switch 7 is set. Furthermore, since 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 or not any switch is turned on, the other It is also determined whether or not the switch is OFF.

  If it is determined in S45 that the operation of the start switch 7 is not detected (N in S45), or if the start switch 7 is operated but another switch is also operated, the process proceeds to S50 and the start switch If the operation 7 is detected effectively (Y in S45), the process proceeds to S46 to clear the rising edge. Further, in S47, with reference to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c, it is determined whether the value of the BET counter is the specified number, that is, whether the number of bets serving as the start condition of the game is set.

  If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number in S47 (N in S47), the process returns to S22, and if the value of the BET counter is the specified number (Y in S47), the entry impossible flag is set in the RAM 41c in S48. The flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, the medal flow path is set as the path on the medal payout port 9 side, and the insertion of new medals is prohibited, and the setting at the start of the game is performed in S49. As a result, even if the medal is inserted, it is not accepted until the setting before waiting for insertion is performed in S21 in the bet processing after the game is started after the game is started, and the medal payout opening 9 It will be paid out. Then, after S49, the BET processing is ended and the process proceeds to S2 of FIG.

  In S50, it is determined whether the operation of the one-bet BET switch 5 is detected, that is, whether the rising edge indicating the rising of the one-bet BET switch 5 is set. If the operation of the 1-bed BET switch 5 is not detected in S50 (N in S50), the process proceeds to S51, and if the operation of the 1-bed BET switch 5 is detected (Y in S50), the process proceeds to S65 in FIG. , Clear the rising edge.

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

  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). As a result, when the bet number is set by the operation of the one-sheet BET switch 5, the sub control unit 91 outputs a bet sound. After the second replay winning, if it is determined as YES in S66, the same determination as in S37 is performed, and if the BET sound is not output for the specified number, the same processing as in S39 is performed. , And bet sounds may be output.

  In S51, it is determined whether the operation of the MAX BET switch 6 has been detected, that is, whether the rising edge of the MAX BET switch 6 has been set. If the operation of the MAX BET switch 6 is not detected in S51 (N in S51), the process proceeds to S52, and if the operation of the MAX BET switch 6 is detected (Y in S51), the process proceeds to S75 in FIG. clear.

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

  In S80, it is determined whether or not the bet counter has been added. If the bet counter has not been added (N in S80), the process returns to S22. When the BET counter at S80 is added, not only the addition at S79 but also the addition at S14 after the release of the bell lip freeze by the operation of the MAX BET switch 6 is included. On the other hand, if the bet counter has been added (Y in S80), it indicates that the bet number has been added for several minutes added in S81, and that there is a bet sound indicating that the sub control unit 91 outputs bet sound. A BET command (with BET sound) is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and the process proceeds to S22. The BET command set in S81 is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, when the bet number is set by the operation of the MAX BET switch 6, the sub control unit 91 outputs bet sound for the set bet number.

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

  If it is not determined in S54 that the game is a replay game (N in S54), it is determined in S56 whether the value of the BET counter is 0 or not. If the value of the BET counter is not 0 (N in S56), S57 The control advances to drive the hopper motor 34b to pay out the medals stored in the bet counter (that is, control to return the medals used for setting the bet number and to set the bet counter to 0). The bet number settlement process is performed to set a payout start command for notifying start of medal payout and bet number settlement to the normal command transmission buffer. After the bet number settling process in S57, the entry impossibility flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared in S58, and the process returns to S22. As a result, when bet number settlement is performed by the operation of the settlement switch 10 in a state where the bet number is not set after the replay winning, the sub control unit 91 displays that the bet number settlement is in progress. At the same time, a sound corresponding to the bet number adjustment is output.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S54 that the game is a replay game (Y in S54), or when the value of the BET counter is 0 in S56 (Y in S56), the hopper motor 34b is selected in S59. Control is performed to drive and pay out the medals corresponding to the value stored in the credit counter (that is, control to return the medals stored as credits and to set the value of the credit counter to 0), and start the medal payout. A bet number settlement process is performed to set, in the normal command transmission buffer, a payout start command for notifying that it is a credit settlement in the replay game or a credit settlement when the bet number is not set.

  After the bet number settling process in S57, the entry impossibility flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared in S58, and the process returns to S22. Thereby, when the settlement is performed by the operation of the settlement switch 10 in the replay winning, only the credit settlement is performed without performing the bet number settling, and in the sub control unit 91, the credit after the replay winning A message indicating that the settlement is in progress is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the credit adjustment after the replay winning is output. Further, when the settlement is performed by the operation of the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, the sub control unit 91 indicates that the credit is being settled when the value of the BET counter is 0. While being displayed, a sound corresponding to the credit adjustment when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

[Bell lip Freeze processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the bell lip freeze processing which the main control unit 41 executes in S13 of the BET processing. The bell lip freeze process is performed after the replay win in the previous game, when it is determined that the game is the replay game. In S85, it is determined whether or not the replay that has won in the previous game is the bell lip 1 to 5. When it is determined that the bell lip is not 1 to 5 (N in S85), the bell lip freeze processing is ended without causing the freeze.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the bell lip is any of 1 to 5 (Y in S85), the bet number is set by the replay winning until it is determined as YES in any of S89 to S92 and the freeze release condition is satisfied. A process is performed to generate a freeze (verlip freeze) that delays the timing and the timing of activating the start switch 7.

  In S86, it is determined whether the value of the credit counter is 50, which is the upper limit. If it is determined in S86 that the upper limit is not exceeded (N in S86), credit addition is possible, so in S87 the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on and the medal flow path is the hopper tank side path. Is ready for injection. Further, in S88, processing for lighting the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch effective LED 21 is performed. In this way, in particular, MAX BET operation and medal insertion can be promoted.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S86 that the value of the credit counter is 50, which is the upper limit (Y in S86), credit addition is not possible, so the process of S87 and S88 is not performed, and the process proceeds to S89. Transition. As a result, although the credit counter is 50, the inserted medal is allowed to flow down to the hopper tank side, and the problem that neither the credit addition nor the bet number addition is caused by the medal occurs is prevented. Can.

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

  When it is determined in S89 that the predetermined time has not elapsed from the start of the bell lip freeze (N in S89), it is determined in S90 whether or not the player has performed the MAXBET operation using the MAXBET switch 6. When it is determined in S90 that the player has performed the MAX BET operation (Y in S90), the freeze cancellation condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined in S90 that the player has not performed the MAX BET operation (N in S90), the medal inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 in S91 is arranged closer to the hopper tank 34a than the flow path switching solenoid 30 Among the plurality of sensors included in the medal sensor 31, whether or not it is detected by the sensor disposed at the most upstream side (that is, a sensor capable of detecting the inserted medal first (hereinafter, also referred to as a specific sensor)) Determine 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 the medal has been inserted (Y in S91), the freeze release condition is satisfied. Even when it is determined that the medal has been inserted in S91, the insertion of the medal has not yet been detected by another sensor, and the detection result by the inserted medal sensor 31 is not an appropriate detection result. The flag is not set.

  If it is not determined in S91 that the medal has been inserted (N in S91), it is determined in S92 whether or not the credit settlement operation by the player using the settlement switch 10 has been performed. When it is determined in S92 that there is a credit settlement operation by the player (Y in S92), the freeze cancellation condition is satisfied. In addition, after the freeze is canceled by the credit settlement operation, it is determined as YES in S52 of FIG. 14 and the process proceeds to S59, and the credit settlement processing is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S92 that there is no credit settlement operation by the player (N in S92), the process proceeds to S89.

  After the freeze release condition is satisfied, when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is in the on state in S93, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and the bell lip freeze processing is ended. Thus, for example, when the credit counter is 49, bell lip freeze occurs, and even when a plurality of medals are inserted at once, the first sheet of them is detected by the specific sensor, so that the freeze release condition is After the condition is satisfied, the flow passage switching solenoid 30 is immediately turned off in S93. After the bell lip freeze processing is finished, when the first medal is detected by another sensor and the detection result by the inserted medal sensor 31 becomes an appropriate detection result and the inserted medal flag is set, in S30 of FIG. The credit counter is updated to 50 in S40, the credit counter is updated to 50 in S40 in FIG. 13, and the insertion impossible flag is set in S20 in S20 and the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off. The second and subsequent medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9.

  Further, when a plurality of medals are inserted at once, a plurality of sensors included in the inserted medal sensor 31 are detected by the other sensor after the first medal is detected by the specific sensor and is detected by the inserted medal sensor 31. The time required for the detection result to be an appropriate detection result is longer 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. It is arranged to be short. Therefore, when the first medal is inserted to reach the credit 50, the second channel or the second medal must be in the OFF state whenever the second or subsequent medal reaches the channel switching solenoid 30, The medals after the first piece can be paid out from the medal payout opening 9. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a defect that the credit is not added and the return is not made even though the medal is inserted.

  On the other hand, when the credit counter is less than 49 and the bell lip freeze occurs and a plurality of medals are inserted at once, the first sheet of them is detected by the specific sensor and the freeze release condition is satisfied. After that, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is immediately turned off in S93, but it is determined NO in S19 of FIG. 13 immediately after that, and the setting before waiting for insertion is performed in S21 and the flow path switching solenoid 30 is Since it is switched to the on state and is maintained until the on state reaches the credit 50, medals of the second and subsequent ones of the plurality of medals are also fetched (until the credit 50 is reached) and added to the credit Ru. Thereby, the convenience when the medal is inserted during the bell lip freeze can be improved.

[A timing when medals can be inserted or settled after the game is over]
Next, the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after the game is over will be described. FIGS. 17 (a) to 17 (d) are diagrams for explaining an example of the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after the game is over by execution of the BET processing shown in FIGS. 13 to 15. It is.

  FIG. 17A is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after medals are not paid out without a minor winning combination. If the small winning combination has not occurred, the game ends without being paid out, and thereafter, the processing of S8 and S9 of FIG. 12, the processing of S1 for the next game, and S10 of FIG. After the processing of S12 is executed, the processing of S21 and subsequent steps is executed, whereby insertion or settlement of medals is permitted as shown in FIG. 17 (a).

  FIG. 17 (b) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after medals are paid out and a small winning combination is made. If a small winning combination has occurred, the game ends after the payout is made, and thereafter, the processing of S8 and S9 of FIG. 12, the processing of S1 for the next game, and S10 of FIG. After the processing of S12 is executed, the processing of S21 and subsequent steps is executed, whereby insertion or settlement of medals is permitted as shown in FIG. 17 (b).

  FIG. 17 (c) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after winning a normal lip. When the normal flip winning has occurred, the game ends without any payout being made, and thereafter, the processing of S8 and S9 in FIG. 12, the processing of S1 for the next game, and S10 of FIG. In addition to the processing of S12, after it is determined that the bet number setting is completed and crediting is possible in S19, the processing of S21 and subsequent steps is executed, as shown in FIG. 17C. Input or settlement is permitted.

  FIG. 17 (d) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the medal insertion or settlement is permitted after the bell lip prize is won. When the bell lip prize occurs, the game ends without any payout being made, and thereafter, the processing of S8 and S9 of FIG. 12, the processing of S1 for the next game, and S10 to S12 of FIG. After the process of is performed, the bell lip freeze process shown in FIG. 16 is executed, and the bell lip freeze is controlled until the freeze release condition is satisfied. During this time, as indicated by S87 in FIG. 16, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on to allow the medal insertion for releasing the freeze, and the credit settlement operation and the MAX BET operation for releasing the freeze. Is also allowed. When the freeze cancellation condition is satisfied, after the bet number setting is completed, after it is determined in S19 of FIG. 13 that credit is possible, processing in S21 and subsequent steps is executed, as shown in FIG. As usual, the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted.

  During bell-rip freeze, it is permitted to insert medals and release credit for freeze release, and after the release of bell-rip freeze is released in conjunction with medal insertion and credit adjustment during bell-rip freeze, the bet number is set. A regular medal is inserted or settled. Note that, even during the bell lip 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 accepted after the end of the freeze.

  As described above, as shown in S12 to S21 of FIG. 13 and FIG. 17C, the medals are inserted after the occurrence of the replay winning and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start). Even if the bet number setting (automatic bet) by the replay winning is made (the automatic bet) and the next replay game is ready to be started, if it is a medal detected after, S36 of FIG. 14 is detected according to the detection of the medal. .About.S40 are performed and can be added to the credit. For this reason, it is possible to prevent that the credit addition after the occurrence of the replay winning is performed prior to the bet number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the occurrence of the replay winning without causing a sense of incongruity.

  In addition, after winning in any of the bellrips 1 to 5 in the replay, as shown at S86 to S92 in FIG. 16, a belllip freeze occurs and a plurality of types of freezes including conditions established by the insertion of medals. The process ends when one of the release conditions is satisfied. As a result, as in the case of winning a small winning combination or losing, if a predetermined operation such as the insertion of a medal is not performed, the next game may not be started, and the next predetermined operation is performed. It can make you think that you can start the game.

  Further, as shown in S52 to S59 of FIG. 14, when the bet number is set according to the operation to the settlement switch 10, the bet number settlement process is performed to settle the bet number, and the bet number is set. If the bet number set is the bet number automatically bet by the replay winning, while the bet number being set is the bet number, the bet number settlement process is executed while enabling the credit account settlement processing to settle the credit is executable when the is not set. Execute credit settlement processing without. Thus, while maintaining the significance of the replay by leaving the replay function itself of giving the replay game (one game) instead of paying out the medals, the credits are kept in accordance with the settlement operation even after the replay winning. By making it possible to pay out, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning. Also, when the settlement operation is performed during the Bellrip Freeze after the Bellrip prize, the credit settlement is similarly performed, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following problems can be solved. In a conventional slot machine, generally, 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 a predetermined time (for example, 190 ms (milliseconds) Limited)). Therefore, when providing a winning combination that does not cause a dropout regardless of the operation timing, the winning combination can be made within a range (in the present embodiment, within 5 frames) that can be drawn in within a predetermined time on each reel. It is necessary to arrange the pattern to constitute. As a result, as the number of winning combinations that does not cause a dropout increases, it becomes necessary to use many types of dedicated symbols constituting each of the winning combinations.

  On the other hand, the symbols as identification information drawn on a plurality of (usually three) reels can not be provided infinitely, and some degree of restriction is imposed. For example, the number of symbols drawn on each of the three reels is limited to 21 at maximum for one reel, and the number of symbols drawn on three reels is limited to a maximum of 10 in all.

  With such a conventional slot machine as a background, for example, when it is intended to configure the winning combination with the same symbol, it is necessary to prepare a dedicated symbol. For this reason, it may be difficult in design to provide a dedicated symbol for the transition combination within the limited range of the number and types of symbols. In addition, when configured to be able to win a replay regardless of the operation procedure (pushing order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switches 8L to 8R, a dedicated symbol constituting the replay within a range that can be pulled in within a predetermined time. There is a risk that design will become increasingly difficult as the number of dedicated symbols has to be increased.

  In order to solve such a problem, in the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, “Replay-Replay-Replay” consisting of only the symbols having the same outer shape is stopped at the pay line in Replay. The first Replay such as a normal lip caused by the "Replay-White 7-Watermelon A" that includes a symbol whose shape is not the same or similar to that of the first Replay such as Bellrip 1 etc. Including 2 Replays. As a result, it is not necessary to provide a plurality of dedicated symbols for replay, and it is possible to avoid increasing the number and types of symbols, and within the limitations of the number, types, and arrangement of symbols, types of replay (variation ) Can be rich. On the other hand, if the second replay prize occurs, the combination including symbols whose shapes are not the same or similar is stopped, so it may be noticed that the replay prize occurs more than when the first replay prize occurs There is a high possibility that the medals will be inserted, but since the credits can be added according to the detected medals as described above, it is troublesome for the player to not accept the inserted medals, etc. The game can be advanced without making it feel.

  The symbols constituting the second replay in the present embodiment include a symbol different from the replay. Therefore, the possibility of inserting the medal without noticing the occurrence of the second replay prize is further increased, but since the credit can be added according to the detected medal, the inserted medal can not be accepted. The game can be advanced without making the player feel troublesome. Furthermore, when one of the bell lip 1 to 5 is won, the bells are aligned on the upper line or the falling line to the lower right. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think that the bell normally wins, so it is possible to insert the medal or perform the MAX BET operation, and it seems as if it became possible to start the next game by the insertion or the operation. It can be made to give a sense of incongruity.

  Further, as shown at S16 to S18 in FIG. 13, since the BET command (with BET sound) is set and output after the occurrence of the first replay winning, the sub control unit 91 side outputs a BET sound. Although the BET command (without BET sound) is set and output after the second replay winning is generated, the BET sound is not output by the sub control unit 91 side. This further increases the possibility of inserting the medal without noticing that the second replay winning has occurred and the bet number setting has been completed, but adding a credit according to the detected medal. It is possible to advance the game without making the player feel troublesome, such as being unable to accept the inserted medals.

  In addition, as shown in S36 to S39 of FIG. 14, the medal is inserted and the credit is added without noticing that the second replay winning not generating the BET sound occurs and the bet number setting is completed. Even in the case where the bet number is set by inserting the medal by mistake of the player because the same sound as the bet sound is output up to three times corresponding to the upper limit number of bets. By not outputting the BET sound, it is possible to prevent a feeling of mistrust or a sense of incongruity.

[Determination combination winning command generation and storage processing]
Next, the processing for generation of a winning combination winning command and storage processing executed by the main control unit 41 in step S3 of the game processing will be described. FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing the control contents of the determination combination winning command generation and storage processing executed by the main control section 41 during the game processing.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning combination has been won by determining whether or not the winning order (pushing order 1 to 3) or the normal lip is won. Do (Sh1). When the main control unit 41 does not win in any of the push order lip and the normal lip (N in Sh1), the main control part 41 ends the process of generating and storing the determination combination win command. When the main control unit 41 has won the pushing order lip or the normal lip (Y in Sh1), the main control unit 41 determines the pushing order for determination on the winning combination based on the stop order type table of FIG. 19 (Sh2).

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

[Stop order type table]
Here, the stop order type table used in the process of Sh2 in FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram for describing a stop order type table managed by the main control unit.

  In the stop order type table, four types of stop order types of the stop order types 0 to 3 are associated with each of the push order reps (push order reps 1 to 3) and the normal rep, which are determination combinations. There is. Furthermore, in each of the stop order types 0 to 3, the order in which the sub control unit 91 notifies the player by the determination navigation effect that the player has pressed the stop switch, the order in which the player actually operated the stop switch, and The effect control state (whether AT is in progress or not) of the sub control unit 91 determined by the main control unit 41 is associated with each other.

  The main control unit 41 controls the sub control unit 91 according to the pressing order for determination based on the stop order type selected at Sh2 when the pushing order rep (pushing order reps 1 to 3) or the normal rep is won. The effect control state (AT) of is determined as follows.

  For example, when the main control unit 41 selects the stop order type 0 when any of the push order Lips 1 to 3 is won, the main push order is a push order for determination in which the actual push order is associated with the stop order type 0. It is determined that the AT is in progress if there is a left middle push, and it is determined that the AT is not in progress if the actual push order is other than middle left push. On the other hand, when the stop order type 0 is selected when any of the push order lips 1 to 3 is selected, the sub control unit 91 is associated with the stop order type 0 before outputting the AT signal in the AT. A navigation effect for judgment is issued to notify the order of pushing the middle left button. In addition, after outputting the AT signal, the normal navigation effect of notifying the middle first stop or the right first stop is executed until a new set of AT is started.

  Similarly, when the main control unit 41 selects any one of the stop order types 1 to 3 when any of the push order lips 1 to 3 is won, the push order and the actual action corresponding to the selected stop order type, and the like It is determined whether or not the AT is in progress based on the pressing order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect for determination notifying the pressing order associated with the selected stopping order type.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 19, when the main control unit 41 selects any of the stop order types 0 to 3 at the time of winning the normal flip, the push order associated with the selected stop order type and the push order are actually It is determined whether AT is in progress based on the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect for determination notifying the pressing order associated with the selected stopping order type.

  In addition, the navi effect for judgment when winning in any of pushing order Lips 1 to 3 and Normal Lip is 1 in the pushing order of 4 options (middle left, middle right, reverse pinch, reverse push). Since one push order is reported, it is also referred to as a four choice navigation, and a normal navi effect is reported as one push order of the two choice push order (middle first stop, right first stop), It is also called 2 choice navigation.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first left stop is not associated with the stop order types 0 to 3 even when any of the push order lips 1 to 3 and the normal dip is won. As a result, as long as the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the recommended push order, the main control unit 41 does not determine that AT is in progress.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the pressing order of the stop switches that can be determined by the navigation effect for determination includes the middle first stop or the right first stopping in the same order as the pressing order of the stop switches for winning a normal dip. It is done. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the push order associated with the stop order type 0 is “middle left push” when winning in push order Lip 1 as shown in FIG. When the player wins the lip 1, the pressing order for winning the lip usually includes “medium first stop”. Thus, the pressing order of the stop switch for winning the normal dip can be used for the main control unit 41 to determine whether or not AT is in progress and to execute predetermined control. The predetermined control can be executed based on the determination as to whether or not

[AT start determination processing]
Next, the AT start determination process executed by the main control unit 41 in step S5 of the game process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing control contents of an AT start determination process executed by the main control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the determination winning combination flag is set at Sh4 in FIG. 18 (Sk1). That is, it is determined whether or not the push order lip or the normal lip is won. When the determination winning combination flag is not set (N in Sk1), the main control unit 41 ends the AT start determination process.

  When the determination combination winning flag is set (Y in Sk1), the main control unit 41 is based on the actual push order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the stop order type selected in Sh2 of FIG. Then, the pushing order for the determined determination role is compared (Sk2). The main control unit 41 adds “1” to the count value of the start determination counter that counts the number of times the pressing order for the determining combination and the actual pressing order match when the pressing order matches (Y in Sk3). Do it (Sk 4).

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether the count value of the start determination counter has become “3” (Sk5). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the number of times in which the push order of the determination combination and the actual push order coincided has been three times in a row. If the count value is not "3" (N in Sk5), the main control unit 41 ends the AT start determination process.

  On the other hand, when the count value is “3” (Y in Sk5), the main control unit 41 specifies that the AT has been started, and therefore, sets the AT signal to be output (Sk6). That is, the main control unit 41 recognizes that the AT has been started, since it is highly likely that the pressing order is three consecutive times as a result of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the judgment navigation effect in the AT. And set an output command to the outside of the AT signal. As a result, the external device can be identified as being in AT, and information on the AT is notified. In the present embodiment, the data counter 200 that has received the AT signal from the main control unit 41 displays on the display unit a character image "at AT" notifying that the AT is being performed.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 41 sets an in-AT flag indicating that the AT is in progress in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sk 7), clears the determination combination winning flag (Sk 8), and ends the AT start determination process. .

  Further, when the main control unit 41 compares the actual pushing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R with Sk3 and the pushing order for the determination combination determined by Sh2 of FIG. 18, the pushing order does not match. In (N at Sk3), the count value of the start determination counter is cleared (Sk9), the determination winning combination flag is cleared (Sk8), and the AT start determination processing is ended. As described above, when the pressing order does not match, the count value of the start determination counter is cleared, so the start determining counter counts the number of times only when the pressing order matches continuously.

[AT end determination processing]
Next, the AT end determination process executed by the main control unit 41 in step S8 of the game process will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing control contents of an AT end determination process executed by the main control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the main control unit 41 determines whether the at-AT flag is set at Sk7 in FIG. 20 (Sm1). That is, it is determined whether or not it is during the time that the AT has been identified as being in the AT after being externally output from the AT signal. When the main control unit 41 determines that the in-AT flag is not set (N in Sm1), the AT end determination process ends. That is, since the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has already ended and cancels the external output of the AT signal, the main control unit 41 ends the AT end determination processing.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that the in-AT flag is set (Y in Sm1), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the ended game is a game in which the pushing order lip 1 or pushing order lip 3 is won ( Sm2). When the main control unit 41 determines that the game has not been won by any of the pushing order lip 1 and the pushing order lip 3 (N in Sm2), the AT end determination process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the game has been won in the pushing order lip 1 or pushing order lip 3 (Y in Sm 2), the player wins any of the bell lip 1 to 4 serving as an RT condition termination trigger. It is determined whether or not (Sm3). When the main control unit 41 determines that none of the bell lips 1 to 4 has won (N in Sm3), it ends the AT end determination processing.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that one of the bell lips 1 to 4 has won (Y in Sm3), it cancels the output setting of the AT signal (Sm4). That is, the main control unit 41 determines that the winning of the bell lip 1 to 4 could not be avoided even if the pushing order lip 1 or the pushing order lip 3 is won because the AT has already ended and the navigation effect is not executed. Then, the external output of the AT signal indicating that AT is in progress is released. As a result, it is possible to specify that the AT has ended in the external device, and the notification of the information on the AT is switched to the notification of the information not related to the AT. In the present embodiment, the data counter 200 erases the character image "at AT" notifying that the AT is being displayed, which is displayed on the display unit. After that, the main control unit 41 resets the in-AT flag (Sm5), and ends the AT end determination process.

Next, various control contents executed by the sub control unit 91 according to the present embodiment will be described below.
[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register being used to the stack area (Sb1). Next, the sub control unit 91 performs a power failure determination process (Sb2). In the power failure determination process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the voltage reduction signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If the voltage reduction signal is input, the voltage reduction signal is also detected in the previous power failure determination process. Is determined, and if the voltage drop signal is input even in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power failure flag indicating that effect is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sb2, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the power-off flag is set (Sb3), and if the power-off flag is set (Y in Sb3), Transfer to power failure process (sub). In the power-off process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 sets a backup flag to be used when determining whether or not the backup is normally performed in the startup process (sub) after creating the backup data, or In sub sub), processing such as calculating an exclusive OR of backup data and executing a check sum used to determine whether or not the backup has been normally performed is executed.

  When the power-off flag is not set (N in Sb3), the sub control unit 91 executes command analysis processing (Sb4). In the command analysis process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether a command is stored in the command buffer, and if the command is stored in the command buffer, the sub control unit 91 acquires the command from the command buffer. Then, the processing corresponding to the acquired command is executed.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navi-stock lottery process of determining whether to give navi-stock (Sb5).

  Next, when the sub control unit 91 wins the navigation stock lottery in the navigation stock processing of Sb5, the sub control unit 91 executes AT control processing of controlling from the non-AT state to the AT state where the navigation effect is executed (Sb6). If the navigation stock at the time when the AT termination condition is satisfied remains, the navigation stock is consumed by one and a new set of AT is continuously executed.

  Next, the sub control unit 91 sets or clears an AT signal output flag indicating that the main control unit 41 has output the AT signal, and thus, whether or not the main control unit 41 has already output the AT signal. To execute an AT signal output flag control process (Sb7).

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

[Navistock lottery]
Next, the navistock lottery executed in the navistock lottery process executed in Sb5 of FIG. 22 will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a navistock lottery table managed by the sub control unit.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when the AT lottery player (in the present embodiment, the weak cherry, the medium cherry, the chance 1, the chance 2, the seven matches lip, the strong cherry) is won Run a navistock lottery to determine if it is not. In addition, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation stock lottery when the number of displayed games reaches 1000 games which is the number of reached games. Furthermore, the sub control unit 91 executes the navistock lottery when the specific provision condition is satisfied in the specific period. Note that the specific period refers to the period after the end of AT until the condition for the external output of the AT signal to be canceled by the main control unit 41 in the process of Sm4 in FIG. 21 is satisfied. A specific effect is performed to indicate that the has finished. The specific grant condition is established when the RT state is maintained for five games. In the navistock lottery, whether or not to give the navistock number, and in the case of giving, the number is determined.

  The navi stock number indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT over a predetermined number of games (50 games in the present embodiment). By consuming (subtracting) the navi stock number by one, it is controlled by the AT for a predetermined game number, and in the mean time, navi effects (including navi effects for determination and normal navi effects) are executed. Therefore, it can be said that the player has a higher degree of advantage as the determined number of navistocks is larger. In addition, when the navistock number remains, when the navistock number is newly acquired, the navistock number acquired this time is added to the remaining navistock number.

  In the present embodiment, the average winning number of navistocks in the navistock lottery varies according to the established lottery conditions. Furthermore, when AT freeze, which is executed with a probability of 50%, is executed when an AT lottery player is won, there is a higher possibility that the navistock number is given than when AT freeze is not executed, Also, the possibility of increasing the number of navistocks to be granted is high.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the winning probability of navistock grant when the first lottery condition for winning weak cherry is satisfied is set to 10% when AT freeze is not executed, and AT freeze is executed. When it is set to 20%. Further, when AT freeze is not executed, the winning probability that the number of navistocks to be given is one is set to 100%, the winning probability to be two is set to 0%, and the winning probability to be three Is set to 0%. On the other hand, when AT freeze is executed, the winning probability that the number of navistocks to be given is 1 is set to 0%, the winning probability to be 2 is set to 100%, and the winning probability is 3 It is set to 0%.

  Similarly, the second lottery condition in which the middle cherry is elected, the third lottery condition in which the chance 1 or the chance 2 is elected, the fourth lottery condition in which the seven sets of lip are elected, the fifth lottery condition in which the strong cherry is elected, the number of display games The winning probability set in the navigation stock lottery table shown in FIG. 23 and the winning probability set in the navigation stock lottery table shown in FIG. Based on the distribution ratio, the navistock to be granted is determined.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of giving the navistock differs according to the established lottery conditions. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 23, when AT freeze is executed along with the navi stock lottery due to the establishment of the 1st to 5 lottery conditions, there is a possibility that the navi stock number is given more than when AT freeze is not executed. And the possibility of increasing the number of navistocks to be granted. As a result, by performing AT freeze during AT, it is possible to give the player the expectation of acquiring the navistock by recognizing that the navistock lottery has been executed, and further, in the navistock lottery. It can be highly hoped that more navistock numbers will be awarded.

[AT signal output flag control processing]
Next, an AT signal output flag control process executed by Sb7 in FIG. 22 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing the control contents of the AT signal output flag control process executed by the sub control unit 91.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the sub control unit 91 determines whether an AT signal output flag indicating that the AT signal has been received from the main control unit 41 is set (Sf1). If the AT signal output flag is not set (N in Sf1), the sub control unit 91 determines whether an AT signal output command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sf2). When the sub control unit 91 does not receive the AT signal output command (N in Sf 2), the sub control unit 91 ends the AT signal output flag control process. When the sub control unit 91 receives an AT signal output command, that is, when the main control unit 41 specifies AT start (Y in Sf2), the AT signal output flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91 c (Sf3) , AT signal output flag control processing ends.

  In addition, if it is determined that the AT signal output flag is set in Sf1 (Y in Sf1), the sub control unit 91 determines whether AT has ended (Sf4). The determination in Sf4 determines whether one set of AT has ended. Therefore, navistock remains, and even if AT continues, it is determined that AT ends when one set of AT ends. If the AT has not ended (N in Sf 4), the sub control unit 91 ends the AT signal output flag control process. When the AT ends (Y in Sf4), the sub control unit 91 clears the AT signal output flag (Sf5), and ends the AT signal output flag control process. Since the AT signal output flag is set from the output of the AT signal in one set of AT until the end of the AT by the above processing, it is determined whether the AT signal output flag is set or not. The sub control unit 91 can determine whether it is a period from the output of the AT signal to the end of the AT.

[Navi presentation processing for judgment]
Next, the navigation effect processing for determination executed in Sb 8 of FIG. 22 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing control contents of the determination navigation effect process performed by the sub control unit 91.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a determination combination winning command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sm 1). When the sub-control unit 91 has not received the determination combination winning command (N in Sm1), the sub-control unit 91 ends the determination navigation effect process. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the determination combination winning command (Y in Sm1), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is being executed (Sm2). If the AT is not being executed (N in Sm 2), the sub control unit 91 ends the navigation effect processing for determination.

  When the AT is being executed (Y in Sm2), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a push order lip or a normal lip has been won based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41. Is determined (Sm3). When the sub control unit 91 has not won any of the push order lip and the normal lip (N in Sm3), the sub-control portion 91 ends the determination navigation effect processing. When the sub-control unit 91 wins the push order replip or the normal rep (Y in Sm3), the sub control section 91 determines whether the AT signal output flag is set in Sf3 of FIG. 24 (Sm4). When the AT signal output flag is set (Y in Sm 4), that is, a period after the main control unit 41 specifies AT start and outputs an AT signal in one set. In this case, the determination navigation effect processing ends. In this case, a navigation effect of 2 choice navigation (informing the middle first stop or right first stop) is executed.

  When the AT signal output flag is not set (N in Sm4), that is, the determination period before the main control unit 41 has not yet specified the AT start in one set and the AT signal is output. If it is, the pressing order for determination is specified from the information on the stopping order type (information related to the stopping order type selected at Sh2 in FIG. 18) added to the determination combination winning command, and the specified pressing order is The navigation effect for judgment on the push order lip or the normal lip is executed (Sm5). In this case, as shown in FIG. 19, a navigation effect of 4 options navigation (informing the middle left, middle right, reverse pinch, or reverse push) is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the determination period until main control unit 41 specifies AT start and outputs an AT signal in one set of ATs, four choices are made for the push order lip or the normal lip. Since the navi effect for judgment of is executed and the normal navi effect of 2 options is executed after the judgment period has elapsed, the operation of the stop switch is performed by selecting the operation of 4 options after outputting the AT signal It is not necessary to reduce the burden on the player.

[Navi production]
Next, specific contents of the navigation effect performed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the navigation voice from the speakers 53 and 54.

  For example, in the case of normal navigation effects, when winning in push order bells 1 to 4 or push order lip 1 to 3, "It's medium!" (Informs the first stop in the middle) or "it's right!" The liquid crystal display 51 displays a pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as informing the first stop) and a character image matching the motif of the slot machine 1. Further, sound indicating the pressing order of the stop switch is also output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  In addition, for example, in the case of the navigation effect for judgment, when the normal lip and push order Lips 1 to 3 wins, "It's middle! Left! Right!" (Informing the middle left) or "right! The liquid crystal display 51 displays a pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, such as “It's left! Be done. Further, sound indicating the pressing order of the stop switch is also output from the speakers 53 and 54.

[AT-related timing chart]
Next, various effects in the AT according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart regarding the AT.

  In FIG. 26, when controlled by the AT, when the correct order for the judgment combination is made, when any of the bell lips 1 to 4 wins, when the AT signal is outputted externally, AT freeze When executeable control is performed, when the navigation effect for judgment is executed, and when the navigation effect except for judgment including normal navigation effect is performed, it is shown that the line rises from OFF to ON There is. Further, in FIG. 26, it is shown whether the navi effect when winning in the push order lip or the normal lip is the four choice navigation or the two choice navigation. It should be noted that, for navigation effects other than for judgment, the navigation effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 when the winning order other than the judgment use role or the normal return is won, or the push order reception or the normal action is won Normal navigation effects (two-choice navigation) that are not used for determination when included are included.

  Further, FIG. 26 shows, in the liquid crystal display 51, which of the normal notification, the AT determination notification, and the AT notification is a period during which notification is performed. The notification for normal means the notification performed until the sixth drawing condition of the navigation stock drawing shown in FIG. 23 is satisfied (the number of displayed games reaches 1000 games). For example, in the first game after the end of AT (the first game after becoming non-AT), the display game of "1" is in the upper left corner of the entire display area on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The number is displayed, and in the second game, the number of display games of "2" is displayed. In the notification for normal use, the number of displayed games is updated and displayed until reaching 1000 games.

  The AT confirmation notification means a notification that is performed in a preparation period until it is actually controlled by the AT after acquiring the navigation stock. In this embodiment, after winning the navistock, the navi effect is executed when winning in the push order lip 2 or push order lip 3 and the game state shifts from the normal state to the RT state by winning the bell lip 5 Do. As described above, a period until the gaming state shifts from the normal state to the RT state is set as a preparation period, and when the preparation period ends, an AT of one set 50 game is started. When transitioning to the preparation period, the number of display games in the normal notification is initialized from "1000" to "0", and further, as an AT confirmation notification, a character image of "AT confirmed !!" on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed.

  The notification for AT refers to a notification that is performed until the end of the AT after the AT starts. During this period, the number of games in AT is displayed in the upper left corner of the entire display region on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as the notification for AT.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the number of displayed games reaches 1000 at timing t1 and the navistock is awarded, the preparation period is entered, and a push waiting condition of push 2 and push 3 is awaited. At the same time, the notification for normal use that has displayed the number of games until then is switched to the notification of AT determination.

  Thereafter, when the gaming state shifts from the normal state to the RT state by winning in the bell lip 5, the preparation period ends, and the AT starts from timing t2. The AT started from timing t2 is controlled over the period of one set of 50 games, and ends at timing t4. In addition, in the AT, a navigation effect for determination and a navigation effect other than for determination are performed.

  During a determination period in which it is determined in AT whether or not the main control unit 41 is in AT, the main control unit 41 selects a predetermined stop order type by lottery when winning in the push order lip or the normal lip, Information for specifying the stop order type is included in the internal winning command and transmitted to the sub control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 executes the navigation effect for determination based on the stop order type specified from the information included in the internal winning command. For example, when the sub control unit 91 selects the stop order type 0 when the push order RIP 1 is won, a determination navigation effect capable of determining the push order (middle left and right) for determination associated with the stop order type 0 Execute (4 choice navigation). The main control unit 41 specifies that the pressing order for the determination combination is correct when the stop order type and the pressing order actually operated by the player coincide with each other. Then, when the main control unit 41 determines the pressing order correct answer three times within the AT of one set 50 game, it specifies that the AT has been started as indicated by the timing t3 and indicates that the AT is in progress. Output AT signal externally. This enables the external device to specify that AT is in progress.

  Here, after the main control unit 41 specifies the start of the AT within one set of the AT, it is not necessary to determine the pressing order correct answer to the determination combination again. Therefore, the sub control unit 91 executes only navigation effects other than the determination purpose from the timing t3 when the main control unit 41 externally outputs the AT signal to the timing t4 when the AT ends. For example, even when a push order lip or a normal lip is won, a normal navigation effect (2 option navigation) is performed without executing a navigation effect for determination (4 option navigation). Specifically, if it is at the time of winning in pushing order Lip 1, a normal navigation effect (two choice navigation) for informing the left first stop or the right first stop is executed, and the pressing order is selected from the four choices of the navigation effect for determination. The number of choices is reduced.

  Furthermore, when the main control unit 41 determines the correct pressing order three times in the AT, specifies the start of the AT, and externally outputs the AT signal, the main control unit 41 simultaneously controls the game to AT freeze executable control. This makes it possible to execute AT freeze in the navistock lottery, and can make the player advantageous.

  When the AT by the sub control unit 91 ends at timing t4, the navigation effect is not performed. Therefore, when winning in push order lip 1 or push order lip 3, it is not possible to avoid winning in bell lip 1 to 4, and any of bell lip 1 to 4 wins and the gaming state shifts to the normal state. . Therefore, at timing t5, the main control unit 41 identifies the end of the AT based on having won any of the bells 1 to 4 and cancels the external output of the AT signal. This makes it possible to identify that the non-AT has occurred in an external device such as the data lamp 200.

  As described above, in the AT according to the present embodiment, the navigation effect for determination for the main control unit 41 to determine the effect control state of the sub control unit 91 (for example, whether or not the AT is in progress) in the AT. And normal navigation effects, which are navigation effects other than for determination. Then, once the main control unit 41 specifies the effect control state of the sub control unit 91, in the AT, since it is not necessary to perform the determination process, the determination navigation effect is not executed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the determination period until it is determined that AT is started, the navi effect for determination of 4 options is executed, and after the elapsing of the determination period, the normal navi effect of 2 options is Since the operation is performed, it is not necessary to select the operation of the four options and perform the operation of the stop switch after outputting the AT signal, and the burden on the player can be reduced.

[Example of AT start determination]
Next, an example of AT start determination will be described using FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG.

  FIG. 27 illustrates an example when the main control unit 41 correctly determines the start of AT by the sub control unit 91. Note that, in FIG. 27, the game that has been in the non-AT state after the previous AT ends is the first game. Further, FIG. 27 shows an example of a game which is controlled by the AT when the number of display games reaches 1000 and one navigation stock is given, and thereafter the AT is ended.

  First, the main control unit 41 determines, based on the actual pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated by the player in the AT start determination process shown in FIG. 20 and the stop order type selected at Sh2 in FIG. The pushing order for the determined determination service is compared. The main control unit 41 adds 1 to the start determination counter when the pressing order matches, and when the count value of the start determination counter reaches 3, identifies the start of AT control by the sub control unit 91. Therefore, when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the judgment navigation effect performed when the judgment combination is won, the main control unit 41 starts the AT control by the sub control unit 91. It can be determined correctly.

  In the next first game after the AT ends, the number of display games of “1” is displayed in the upper left corner of the entire display area on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as a notification for normal use. Similarly, in the data lamp 200, the number of displayed games of "1" is displayed in order to notify the number of non-AT games. After that, the number of displayed games is updated and displayed from the second game to the 1000th game (normal update control is performed). When the number of displayed games reaches 1000, which is the number of reached games, the number of displayed games is initialized to “0” in the 1001st game. Furthermore, a character image of "AT confirmed !!" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an AT confirmation notification, and the player is notified that the navigation stock is given by the navigation stock lottery.

  When AT determination is notified by the sub control unit 91, thereafter, the game state shifts to a preparation period for shifting to the RT state. When the game shifts to the RT state in the 1006 game and the preparation period ends, the number of display games of “1” is displayed in the upper left corner of the entire display area on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as a notification for AT. The character image of "Navi start !!" is displayed in the center. As a result, it is possible to make the player recognize that the AT of one set 50 game is started, and to notify the number of digested games in the AT. At this time, since the main control unit 41 has not yet identified the start of the AT, the main control unit 41 does not externally output the AT signal. Therefore, in the data lamp 200, the number of non-AT games is continuously displayed.

  Thereafter, in the 1009 game, when the main control unit 41 specifies the AT start by the player operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the judgment navigation effect in the judgment period, the AT signal from the main control unit 41 is external After being output, the character image of "at AT" is displayed on the display unit of the data counter 200. As a result, the player can recognize that the display on the data counter 200 and the display on the liquid crystal display 51 are correct, and can grasp that the display on the data counter 200 is correct.

  As the game in AT is consumed, the number of display games in AT is updated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when 50 games are reached in the 1055th game, the AT ends. Therefore, at the 1056th game, the number of display games displayed in the AT on the liquid crystal display 51 is initialized to “0”. After that, when the AT is finished, the navi effect is not executed. Therefore, when the pushing order lip 1 and the pushing order lip 3 are won, it is impossible to avoid winning of the bell lip 1 to 4. Thereby, when the game state is shifted to the normal state by winning any of the bell lip 1 to 4 in the 1057 game, the main control unit 41 specifies the end of the AT control, and the external output of the AT signal is canceled. . As a result, the number of display games is initialized to "0" also in the data lamp 200. Then, it returns to the first non-AT game again, and the number of non-AT games is counted.

  Next, an example when the number of display games in the data counter 200 is displayed as "500" will be described using FIG.

  FIG. 28A shows an example when the main control section 41 correctly determines the start of AT as described in FIG. When the main control unit 41 correctly determines the start of the AT, the number of display games on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 matches the number of display games in the data lamp 200. Thereby, for example, after confirming that the display game in the data lamp 200 matches the number of display games on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the player who starts playing the game will play the game at that game stand with confidence. can do.

  Next, FIG. 28 (b) shows an example when the main control unit 41 can not determine the start of AT. Further, FIG. 28C shows an example when the main control unit 41 erroneously determines the start of the AT.

  The actual pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated by the player used for the start determination of the AT control is determined based on the stop order type regardless of whether or not the determination navigation by the sub control unit 91 is being followed. It may coincide with the pushing order for the judgment use role. For example, when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R without following the pushing order notified by the navigation effect in the AT, the actual pushing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated by the player and The AT signal is not output to the outside because the pressing order for the determination combination determined based on the stop order type does not match. In this case, although the AT is in progress, the main control unit 41 does not specify the start of AT any time, and the data lamp 200 continues to update and display the number of non-AT games.

  FIG. 28B shows an example when the main control unit 41 can not specify the start of AT because the previous player (preceding player) did not follow the navi effect in AT. For example, it is assumed that navistock is given at the 440th game during non-AT, and AT is started. Normally, when being controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 specifies the start of the AT by the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R of the player according to the navigation effect for determination, but the example of FIG. 28 (b) Then, since the preceding player operated the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R without following the judgment navigation effect in the AT, the main control unit 41 continues to operate at any time even though it is in the AT. Since the start can not be identified, the number of non-AT games is continuously updated and displayed in the data lamp 200. As a result, the number of display games on the liquid crystal display 51 is updated from “0” again after the AT ends, and the number of display games becomes “10” when 10 games have passed, while the data lamp 200 displays Since the AT signal is not output, the number of display games in non-AT is continuously updated even during AT, and the number of display games is updated and displayed up to "500".

  Here, if only the data lamp 200 is displayed, the successor player has "500" as the number of display games, and thus, although only 10 games have actually been consumed, the remaining 500 games are navistocked. It is misunderstood as if it is given. However, as shown in FIG. 28B, if the succeeding player can grasp that the number of display games in the data lamp 200 and the number of display games in the liquid crystal display 51 are different, such a mistake should be made. There is no.

  In this manner, the player actually operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R without following the order of pressing notified by the judgment navigation effect in the AT, thereby actually performing the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated by the player. The AT signal is not output because the pressing order for the determination combination determined based on the stop order type and the stop order type does not match and the number of displayed games in the data counter 200 deviates from the actual number of games, and the successor game There is a risk that a person may misunderstand. However, in the case of the present embodiment, when navistock is given, the number of display games as the notification for normal use is not continued and is initialized to “0” regardless of the presence or absence of the output of the AT signal. The number of games in is made unidentifiable. Therefore, the successor player can correctly recognize that the navistock has been given by confirming that the notification for normal use has become unidentifiable, and the number of display games on the liquid crystal display 51 is still thereafter. Since the update display is performed independently of the number of displayed games of the data lamp 200, the successor player will not misunderstand. As described above, it is possible to prevent an unexpected disadvantage in selecting the game console of the succeeding player regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the preceding player.

  Also, for example, in the present embodiment, by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an irregular push order (right first stop or middle first stop push order) during non-AT, a penalty is to be made. However, it is possible that the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an irregular push order during non-AT intentionally or by mistake. In this case, even in the non-AT mode, the pushing order for the determination use associated with only the irregular pushing order matches the actual pushing order of the stop switch operated by the player. In this case, the main control unit 41 specifies the start of the AT and outputs the AT signal to the outside despite the non-AT. Therefore, in the data lamp 200, the display during AT is displayed, and thereafter, the number of display games in the data lamp 200 is initialized to "0" by canceling the external output of the AT signal by winning of the bells 1 to 4. It will be.

  FIG. 28C shows an example when the main control unit 41 erroneously specifies the start of AT because the preceding player has made an irregular push on the non-AT. For example, it is assumed that the main control unit 41 erroneously specifies the start of AT in the 300th game as a result of the preceding player making an irregular push during non-AT. In the example shown in FIG. 28C, since the preceding player has made an irregular push during non-AT, the data lamp 200 displays “at AT” while the number of display games in the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. Shows the number of non-AT games updated. After that, even after 500 games are digested, the number of display games in the data lamp 200 is displayed as "500", while the number of display games in the liquid crystal display 51 is updated and displayed up to "800". .

  Here, if the display is made only with the data lamp 200, the succeeding player is misunderstood as if it is in the AT, since it is displayed as "during AT". In addition, since the number of display games of the data lamp 200 is "500", the succeeding player misunderstands that only 500 games have been consumed even though 800 games have actually been consumed. However, as shown in FIG. 28C, if the successor player can grasp that the number of display games in the data lamp 200 and the number of display games in the liquid crystal display 51 are different, the successor player can There is no misunderstanding.

  As described above, the determination is made based on the actual push order and the stop order type of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated by the player even though the determination navigation effect is not executed during non-AT. As a result of the main control unit 41 specifying the start of the AT and outputting an AT signal as the push order for the winning combination matches, the other player mistakenly recognizes that navistock is given by the display of the data counter 200. There is a risk of In addition, the number of displayed games in the data counter 200 may deviate from the actual number of games, and the succeeding player may misunderstand. However, in the case of the present embodiment, when the navigation stock is not given, the number of displayed games as the notification for normal use continues to be notified regardless of the presence / absence of the output of the AT signal, so that the number of games until now can not be specified. It will not be turned. Therefore, the succeeding player can correctly recognize that the navistock has not been given by confirming that the notification for normal use has not been identified yet, and the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is continued thereafter as well. Since the number of games is updated and displayed independently of the number of displayed games of the data lamp 200, there is no possibility that the succeeding player will misunderstand. As described above, it is possible to prevent an unexpected disadvantage in selecting the game console of the succeeding player regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the preceding player.

  In addition, since it becomes impossible to specify the number of display games as the notification for normal use when the preparation period before being controlled by the AT is reached, the player grasps that the navigation stock is given before being controlled by the AT. can do. As a result, since the player can be expected to be controlled by the AT, the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, since the notification for AT which can specify the number of games controlled by the AT is performed after the provision of the navi stock, it is possible to improve the interest to the game during the AT.

  Here, the timing at which the main control unit 41 erroneously determines the start of AT control is not limited to the time before the start of AT as shown in FIG. For example, after the AT starts, the main control unit 41 correctly determines the start of AT control and externally outputs the AT signal, and the player's stop is performed even after the determination period in which the navigation effect for determination is performed is ended. Depending on the operation of the switches 8L, 8C, 8R, it may coincide with the pressing order for the determination use determined by chance based on the stop order type. In this case, although the AT signal is already output in the AT within one set, the second AT signal may be output, which may confuse the player.

  However, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the first left stop is associated with the stop order types 0 to 3 when any of the push order Lips 1 to 3 and the normal lip is won. Not. Also, the player usually tends to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the recommended push order (left first stop) unless the push order is notified by the navigation effect. Therefore, as long as the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the recommended push order (first left stop), the main control unit 41 does not erroneously determine the start of the AT control. In other words, when it is not necessary to output the AT signal, it is not necessary to cause the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the first stop or the right first stop which is different from the recommended pressing order by the navigation effect. The burden on the player can be reduced.

[About the penalty of this embodiment]
Next, the penalty in the present embodiment will be described using FIG. 29 in comparison with the penalty of the conventional example a and the penalty of the conventional example b. Note that FIG. 29 illustrates an example when the player performs an irregular push while the liquid crystal display 51 is displaying “50” as the number of displayed games. In any of the conventional example a, the conventional example b, and the present embodiment, a penalty is given when the player performs an irregular push.

  In the conventional example a, as shown in the state (b), when the player performs an irregular push, it is informed that the game has been shifted to the penalty game from the game in which the irregular push is made until 10 games are consumed. Specifically, a character image to the effect that the game is shifted to the penalty game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the slot machine of the conventional example a, the navistock lottery is performed regardless of whether the player is in the penalty game or the non-penalty game, but in the non-penalty game when in the penalty game It is designed to be harder to win.

  When the character image indicating that the game has been transferred to the penalty game is displayed (b), the character image indicating that the game has been transferred to the penalty game is continuously displayed even after the player has stopped the game . Here, when a player (a successor player) who is different from the previous player (a predecessor player) confirms the character image, the player is displayed a character image indicating that the player has been transferred to the penalty game. There is a high possibility that you do not want to play in the slot machine that is. Even if the successor player plays a game in the slot machine, the successor player must play the penalty game transferred due to the pressing failure of the predecessor player, and the successor player's game is Willingness will decline.

  Further, in the conventional example a, when the succeeding player presses the player in the state (b), the number of displayed games is increased by 1 and the number of remaining penalty games is decreased by 1 as shown in the state (c). It is supposed to be. After that, when 10 games are digested, the penalty game is transferred to the non-penalty game.

  In addition, in relation to the conventional example a, instead of displaying a character image to the effect of "transition to a penalty game", the number of games reached is increased by 10, and "the number of games reached is increased by 10". It is also conceivable to display the character image of the above on the liquid crystal display 51. Here, even if the successor player confirms the character image to the effect that "the number of reached games has been increased by 10 games", the successor player knows that the penalty game is in progress, Risk of diminishing their

  In the conventional example b, as shown in the state (d) and the state (e), the number of displayed games does not increase even if the player sequentially presses during the predetermined game. As described above, when the number of displayed games does not increase even if the player sequentially presses the predetermined game during the predetermined game, the predetermined number of the predetermined number of displayed games reaches the number of the reached games as compared with the case where the penalty is not imposed. It is disadvantageous for the player in that it is delayed by a minute. Therefore, by confirming the display of the liquid crystal display 51 from the state (d) to the state (e), the successor player is dissatisfied with the fact that the number of displayed games does not increase and the motivation to the game declines There is a risk of

  As described above, in the conventional examples a and b, it is recognized by the display of the liquid crystal display 51 that the penalty imposed by the anomalous push of the predecessor player has also occurred to the successor player. And there was a problem that the desire to play decreased. On the other hand, the penalty in the present embodiment is reduced by the predetermined game number (10 games in the present embodiment) by executing the disadvantageous update control when the irregular pressing is performed. It is supposed to be. As described above, in the penalty in the present embodiment, the timing at which the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games is delayed by decreasing the number of displayed games.

  Next, the penalty in the present embodiment will be specifically described. In the present embodiment, the number of displayed games is reduced by 10 as shown in the state (f) by applying a penalty (the number of displayed games is updated from 50 to 40). Furthermore, it is not informed that a penalty has been imposed. In the case where it is not understood that the successor player has been penalized, the fact that the penalty is imposed or that the penalty is imposed (that is, the disadvantageous update control is executed or the disadvantageous update control is executed) You may make it perform the production | presentation which alert | reports that it was done.

  Here, in the state (f), when the succeeding player has made one game by pushing in order, as shown in the state (g), the number of displayed games increases by one. As described above, in the penalty in the present embodiment, even if the successor player confirms the display of the liquid crystal display 51 in the state (f) or the state (g), the succeeding player is in the penalty. It has become impossible to grasp that. Thus, unlike the conventional examples a and b, it is possible to prevent the successor player's willingness to play the game from diminishing.

  In the state (f), after the penalty is imposed, the number of displayed games increases by one when the succeeding player pushes in order to complete one game, but when the succeeding player pushes back, the displayed game is further displayed. The number is reduced by ten.

  In this manner, after the penalty in the present embodiment is reduced by 10 games, the player can reduce the penalty even during the special period until the game is consumed by 10 games, as in the normal time, which is different from during the penalty. By pressing forward, the number of displayed games increases.

  The penalty according to the present embodiment will be further described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 (a) shows a game irregularly pressed by the player during non-AT, FIG. 30 (b) shows a game sequentially pressed by the player during non-AT, and FIG. , Show update control.

  In the example of FIG. 30, when the number of displayed games is 50, irregularly pressed by the player, and the number of displayed games is disadvantageously updated to 40 games. In addition, for the next game after the disadvantageously updated game, as long as it is pressed in order, it is normally updated. In the present embodiment, after the ten games have been disadvantageously updated, the period until the ten games are updated so as to approach the number of reached games is called a special period, and a period other than the special period is usually It is called a period. That is, in the example of FIG. 30, after the game is disadvantageously updated from 50 games to 40 games, the special period is passed, and after the 49 games to 50 games are normally updated, the transition is made to the normal period. Then, regardless of whether it is a special period or a normal period, normal update control is executed when a player presses the player in order, regardless of whether it is a special period or a normal period. When pressed, the disadvantageous update control is performed.

  As described above, the penalty of the present embodiment only causes the number of displayed games to be disadvantageously updated at the time of anomalous pressing. That is, the penalty of the present embodiment is only to reduce the number of displayed games by a specific number (10 games in the present embodiment), and as in the conventional example a, the disadvantageous control over the predetermined period from the irregular pressing time. At the same time, the liquid crystal display 51 does not display that a penalty has been given, nor does it prevent the number of displayed games from being updated as a penalty even if one game is consumed by the forward pressing as in the conventional example b. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the player is replaced and the successor player plays in the special period after the penalty is awarded, the successor player knows that the penalty has been awarded. There is no. As a result, it is possible to prevent the successor player's willingness to play the game from being diminished.

  Further, the penalty in the present embodiment is such that only the disadvantageous update control is performed, and the other control which is disadvantageous to the player is not performed. For example, it is conceivable to significantly reduce the winning probability in the navistock lottery. However, if such a penalty is imposed, the succeeding player will not be elected in the Navistock lottery due to the penalty given by the anomalous pushing of the preceding player, and the willingness of the succeeding player to the game diminishes. There is a risk that the interest of the game will be reduced. Therefore, the penalty of this embodiment is such that only the disadvantageous update control is performed, and the other control which is disadvantageous to the player is not performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, the penalty of the present embodiment is that the number of displayed games is increased by executing normal update control, and the number of displayed games is increased by executing disadvantageous update control. The decrease indicates that the player is approaching the number of games reached by the addition of the number of displayed games, and indicates that the player is away from the number of games reached by subtraction of the number of displayed games. be able to.

[About specific effects]
Next, the specific effects performed by the sub control unit 91 in the specific period will be described. The specific effect is an effect executed only in a specific period after the AT game corresponding to all the navistocks has been consumed. That is, the sub control unit 91 executes the specific effect only during a specific period until the main control unit 41 cancels the external output of the AT signal after the AT game corresponding to all the navistocks is digested.

  In the specific effect, for example, on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, a character image such as "Behold for 5 games !!" is displayed. Here, since the navigation effect is not executed in principle because the non-AT is in progress during the specific period, a penalty is imposed when the stop operation is performed out of the recommended push order. In such a situation, as shown in the seventh lottery condition of FIG. 23, the specific granting condition is established, for example, by maintaining the RT state for five games without falling after transitioning to a specific period. It is defined as follows. For this reason, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for the RT state to be maintained luckily in the specific period.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the AT corresponding to 1 navistock ends at AT, the AT is ended when the remaining navistock is 0. A specific period from when the AT ends to when the bell lip 1 to 4 are generated once a predetermined number of times (the main control unit 41 determines YES in Sm 3 of FIG. 21 and until the external output of the AT signal is released in Sm 4 In the period), a specific effect is performed. Therefore, the end of AT can not be determined in data counter 200 which is an external device after the AT is finished on the slot machine 1 side, while the information on the side of data counter 200 is notified in a mode according to AT. In the slot machine 1, specific effects which are not performed in a period other than the specific period are executed on the slot machine 1 side, instead of the normal effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the state of the data counter 200 from deviating from the effect state (content of effect) of the slot machine.

  Further, in the present embodiment, navistock serving as a control trigger to the AT is given when the seventh lottery condition is established not only in a period other than the specific period but also in the specific period. Therefore, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for the navistock being given while the specific effect is being performed, and to reduce the sense of regret for the end of the AT.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of navi stock awarded when the seventh lottery condition is established is determined to be 1 (the number of AT games is 50 or more) in the same manner as when the other AT lottery conditions are established. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the navistock (number of AT games) given by the navistock lottery in a specific period from becoming too small, and maintain an expectation for the navistock to be provided in a specific period to a certain level or more. Can.

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

[About change of notification mode of normal notification]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games and the navigation stock is given, the number of displayed games which is a notification for normal use is initialized to “0”. By making it impossible to specify the number of games up to, it is made to judge whether the succeeding player is given the navi stock. However, the present invention is not limited to such means, and it may be determined whether or not the succeeding player is given the navistock by other means.

  For example, when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games and the navigation stock is given, the number of displayed games is erased, the number of displayed games is hidden by oblique lines or symbols, etc. Whether or not navigation stock is given to the successor player by the one that makes it difficult to visually recognize, and the one that mechanically operates the members such as the shutter to shield the screen of the liquid crystal display 510 from being invisible. It may be determined. Furthermore, by changing the color of the number of displayed games, the number of displayed games may be indicated by a character image such as "This number is invalid" to make the succeeding player recognize that the number of displayed games after the change is invalid. It may be to make the succeeding player recognize that is invalid.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of displayed games reaches 1000 and the navigation stock is given, the number of displayed games of "1000", which is the notification mode of the normal notification, is initialized to "0". Although the notification mode of the normal notification has been changed, the change may be performed at any timing after the navistock is given. For example, the notification mode of the normal notification may be changed when the AT is started after the preparation period after the navistock is given. In addition, the AT start determination may be performed by the main control unit 41, and the notification mode of the normal notification may be changed at the same timing as when the AT signal is output.

[About the preparation period]
In this embodiment, after winning the navistock, the navi effect is executed when winning in the push order lip 2 or push order lip 3 and the game state shifts from the normal state to the RT state by winning the bell lip 5 The period of time until the end was a preparation period, but it is not limited to this. For example, in a game in which a player who won a role that does not affect the transition of the gaming state such as seven sets of reps after winning the navistock is a preparation period, and the period is a preparation period. May be started.

[Assignment of push order in stop order type]
In the present embodiment, the first left stop is not associated with the stop order types 0 to 3 when any of the push order lips 1 to 3 and the normal dip is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the navigation effect for determination prompting the left first stop may be associated at a lower rate than the middle first stop and the right first stop. Even in this manner, as long as the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the recommended push order, the player is in the AT again despite the fact that it is once specified as being in the AT and the AT signal is output. Can be prevented with high probability. Furthermore, even in such a case, as in the present embodiment, if it is determined that the main control unit 41 is in AT when the value of the start determination counter reaches 3 once, it happens by chance. Because the main control unit 41 does not immediately specify that AT is in progress even if the push order matches, it is more effective to specify that the main control unit 41 is in AT again. It can prevent.

[About communication form]
In the present embodiment, only one-way communication from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 is possible, but not limited to this, two-way communication may be possible and may be matched. However, even when bi-directional communication is possible, the information related to the AT (for example, the information indicating that the navigation stock has been acquired and the information capable of recognizing whether or not it is in the AT) is at least It is preferable that transmission from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41 is not possible.

[Regarding Allowable Timing of Charge / Settlement after Replay Prize]
(A) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17 (c) and 17 (d), the timing at which the input (credits) and settlement are permitted after the replay prize is at the completion of the automatic bet by the replay prize. Although an example has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto, but the timing at which the input (credits) and settlement are permitted after the replay winning may be when the automatic bet is started (or started) by the replay winning. .

  FIG. 31 is a view for explaining a modification of the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after the game is over. As shown in FIG. 31 (a), when the normal lip prize is occurring, the game ends without payout being performed, and thereafter, the process of S9 of FIG. 12 and S1 for the next game. After the process of S10 and the processes of S10 to S13 of FIG. 13 are performed, the process of the automatic bet (S14, S15) is started. That is, since the start of the auto bet process (S14, S15) is decided after the processes of S10 to S13 in FIG. 13 are performed, it can be said that the auto bet process is started. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 31A, when the automatic bet process is started (or started), the insertion or settlement of medals may be permitted.

  As a first example, for example, when it is determined YES in S12 of FIG. 13 and the process of S13 ends, the same process as S19 is performed to determine whether the value of the credit counter is 50 or not. After the auto bet process (the process similar to S14 and S15) is started later and after it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50, the completion of the auto bet process started thereafter is performed. Instead of waiting, the credit may be added when the inserted medal is detected after performing the same processing as S21, and the credit may be settled when the operation on the settlement switch 10 is detected. On the other hand, after the processing similar to S19 is performed and it is determined that the value of the credit counter is 50, the same processing as the processing after S20 may be performed. In the first example, the bell lip freeze process may be performed, for example, at the timing when the bet number setting starts.

  As a second example, for example, it is possible to execute an interrupt process for inserting or settling a medal, and it is determined that the value of the credit counter in the first example is not 50, or the value of the credit counter is After it is determined that it is not 50, the interrupt processing interrupt is permitted between the time when the processing corresponding to the first S14 is executed and the start of the game, and the division is performed every predetermined period (2 msec) The loading process may be executed to allow the insertion or settlement of medals when the automatic bet process is started (or started).

  Even with this configuration, even if the medal is inserted after the occurrence of the replay winning and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start), the number of bets due to the replay winning is set. In the case of a medal detected after (automatic bet) is started, credits can be added according to the detection of the medal. For this reason, it is possible to prevent that the credit addition after the occurrence of the replay winning is made prior to the start of the bet number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the occurrence of the replay winning without causing a sense of incongruity. In addition, while maintaining the significance of replay, leaving the replay function itself of giving a replay game (one game) instead of paying out medals, credits are kept in accordance with settlement operations even after a replay prize. By making it possible to pay out, the convenience of the player after the replay winning can be further improved.

  FIG. 31 (b) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after the bell lip prize is won. When the bell lip prize occurs, the game ends without any payout being made, and thereafter, the processing of S8 of FIG. 12, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the step is performed, the bell lip freeze processing shown in FIG. 16 is executed, and the bell lip freeze is controlled until the freeze release condition is satisfied. During this time, as indicated by S87 in FIG. 16, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on to allow the medal insertion for releasing the freeze, and the credit settlement operation and the MAX BET operation for releasing the freeze. Is also allowed. When the freeze release condition is satisfied, the bet number setting is started, and as shown in FIG. 31 (b), insertion or settlement of medals is permitted.

  As described above, in the case of winning a normal ripple, as shown in FIG. 31A, when the auto bet process is started (or started), the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted, When the bell lip prize is won, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), a bell lip freeze is generated, and after the freeze release condition is satisfied, when the auto bet process is started (or started), the medal It may be possible to allow the injection or settlement of In this case, in order to prevent simultaneous notification that a bet has been made and notification that a credit has been added, medals may be inserted or the medals may be inserted when the automatic bet process is started (or started). Although the settlement is permitted, the notification that the credit has been added by the insertion of the medal may always be performed after the notification that the automatic bet has been made. Also, in the above-described embodiment, the notification of the credit addition by the medal inserted for canceling the bell lip freeze is also performed after the notification of the automatic bet is surely performed similarly. It is also good.

  In addition, even if it is when the automatic bet by the replay winning is started when the timing (credit) is permitted after the replay winning, the timing at which the settlement is allowed after the replay winning is the automatic by the replay winning It may be made to be the time of bet completion.

  (B) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17 (c) and 17 (d) and FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b), insertion (credits) and settlement are allowed after a replay prize. Although the timing at the start or completion of the automatic bet due to the replay winning has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a timing at which a predetermined condition is satisfied after the start or completion of the automatic bet due to the replay winning. . The predetermined condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed or may be satisfied when a predetermined process ends.

  For example, a BET command (with a BET sound) set in S17 of FIG. 13 is output to the sub control unit 91 as an example in which the predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses after completion of the automatic bet due to the replay winning. If the average time required to complete the third BET sound output based on the command is time A, the condition is satisfied when time A has elapsed since the predetermined condition was determined as YES in S15 When the average time required for the sub control unit 91 to output and receive the BET command (without BET sound) set in S18 of FIG. It may be satisfied when the time B has elapsed since the predetermined condition is determined as YES in S15. After the determination in step S15 is YES, the process may move to step S21 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  (C) In the present embodiment, an example is described in which the input after the replay winning is permitted regardless of the type of the replay, but the invention is not limited thereto, and the insertion after the replay winning is permitted according to the type of the replay. May be configured to For example, the insertion may not be permitted after the first replay winning, but may be permitted only after the second replay winning. That is, the insertion may be permitted only when it is difficult to notice the replay winning, so that the convenience may be improved without causing the player to be bothered.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the settlement after the replay winning is permitted is described regardless of the type of the replay, but not limited to this, the settlement after the replay winning is permitted according to the type of the replay It may be configured as follows. For example, while the settlement may not be permitted after the first replay winning, the settlement may be permitted only after the second replay winning. That is, the settlement may be permitted only when it is difficult to notice the replay winning, and the convenience may be improved without causing the player to be bothered.

[About Bellrip Freeze]
In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the bell lip freeze processing shown in FIG. 16 is executed to generate the bell lip freeze after the bell lip prize is won and automatic betting is performed. However, the bell lip freeze may be generated or started at the end of the bell lip winning game (for example, the bell lip freeze processing is executed in the win determination processing of S6 of FIG. 12).

  In addition, Berrip Freezes are generated or started after bet is awarded and automatic bet is made (for example, after S12 of FIG. 13 is determined as YES, processing of S16 to S18 is first performed, and then After performing the processes of S14 to S15, the bell lip freezing process may be performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 31C, during the bell lip freeze after the bet number setting is completed, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on as shown in S87 of FIG. When insertion of the medal for release is permitted, credit settlement operation for releasing the freeze and MAX BET operation are also allowed, and when the freeze release condition is satisfied, it is determined that credit is possible in S19 of FIG. After that, the processing after S21 may be executed to allow the insertion or settlement of medals as shown in FIG. 31 (c). Also in this case, the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted is not limited to after the automatic betting process is performed and the bet number setting is completed, and the automatic betting process is started (or started). May be done).

[About unfreeze condition]
In the present embodiment, as a condition for canceling the bell lip freeze, the elapse of a predetermined time, the MAX BET operation, the medal insertion (detection by the specific sensor), and the credit settlement operation are set. However, not only this but other conditions may be sufficient.

  For example, the freeze release condition may be satisfied by 1 BET operation. If the player normally performs an operation to start the next game when a small winning combination such as a normal bell is won, the operation may be set as the freeze cancellation condition. For example, when there is a button which urges the player to operate by always lighting when a small winning combination such as a normal bell is won, the operation of the button may be set as the freeze cancellation condition.

  Alternatively, the bell lip freeze may be canceled by only one of elapse of a predetermined time, MAX BET operation, medal insertion, and credit settlement operation. For example, the freeze release condition may be satisfied only by the medal input. Further, the bell lip freeze may be canceled when all of the plurality of conditions are satisfied, or when any two or more of the plurality of conditions are satisfied. In addition, the release of the bell lip freeze may not be set after the predetermined time has elapsed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the player wins any of the bell lips 1 to 5, the bell lip freeze is executed as a method for prompting the player to perform the MAX BET operation, the medal insertion, and the credit adjustment operation. However, not limited to the freeze, for example, when winning in any of the bell lip 1 to 5, in the same manner as when winning in the normal bell, the image prompting the MAX BET operation, medal insertion, credit settlement operation on the liquid crystal display 51 It may be displayed, or a speaker 53 or 54 may output a sound for prompting MAX BET operation, medal insertion, and credit settlement operation.

  In addition, as to whether or not the freeze release condition by medal insertion is satisfied, the detection result of the specific sensor among the plurality of sensors provided in the inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting the inserted medal in the normal time (appropriate detection result In the example described above, all of the plurality of sensors are provided downstream of the flow path switching solenoid 30. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. You may provide in the medal | token insertion part 4 side (upstream side) rather than the road switching solenoid 30. FIG.

  In addition, whether or not the freeze release condition by medal insertion is satisfied is determined based on the detection results of all of the plurality of centers provided to the inserted medal sensor 31 (whether or not the detection result is appropriate). It is also good.

  Also, as to whether or not the freeze release condition by medal insertion is satisfied, a sensor different from the inserted medal sensor 31 used for determination of bet number setting and credit addition (a sensor not related to the setting of inserted medal flag (special sensor in the following ) May be provided at a position where the inserted medal can be detected, and the determination may be made based on the detection result of the special sensor. For example, as a special sensor, a freeze release sensor A for detecting medals is provided downstream of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and in a normal state, insertion of medals is not detected only by the detection result of the freeze release sensor A; During the bell lip freeze, it may be detected that the freeze release condition is satisfied by inserting the medal based on the detection result of the freeze release sensor A. Also, as a special sensor, a freeze release sensor A for detecting medals on the medal insertion portion 4 side (upstream side) from the flow path switching solenoid 30 is provided, and in a normal state only by the detection result of the freeze release sensor A. While the medal insertion is not detected, it may be detected that the freeze cancellation condition is satisfied by the medal insertion based on the detection result of the freeze release sensor A during the bell lip freeze. In this case, the freeze release condition can be established by inserting the medal even during the bell lip freeze that occurs when the value of the credit counter is 50.

[On the relationship between the bell and the bell lip 1 to 5]
In the present embodiment, when winning in any of the bell lip 1 to 5, the symbol combination corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 5 on the winning line L1 is displayed, and the upper portion of the left reel 2L, A bell-bell is a symbol combination of a normal bell at a position straddling the upper end of the middle reel 2C and the upper end of the right reel 2R, or a position straddling the upper end of the left reel 2L, the middle step of the middle reel 2C and the lower end 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 bell, but may be a small part such as cherry or watermelon. Moreover, the symbol combination displayed in other positions when winning in any of the bell lip 1 to 5 is not limited to the display result having a configuration in which the “bell” symbols are arranged in a straight line like a normal bell, Display results having a configuration in which "watermelon" symbols are arranged in a straight line like watermelons 1-8, display results having a configuration in which "cherry" symbols are arranged in a straight line like cherry 1-3, or "cherry" It may be a display result having a configuration in which a symbol and another symbol are arranged in a straight line, or a display result in which the "cherry" symbol is derived to a part of any of the plurality of reels. In other words, "Bell" pattern matching, "Watermelon" pattern matching, "Cherry", which players tend to recognize from the rule of thumb by being used as small parts in other common slot machines It may be an all-in-one or "cherry" pattern and other patterns.

  Moreover, when winning a prize in any of the bell lip 1 to 5, the symbol combination displayed in the other position is a configuration in which a yellow symbol such as “bell” symbol is usually arranged like a bell. Not limited to the display results having a display result, the display result having a configuration in which a green pattern such as “watermelon” pattern is arranged on a straight line like watermelon 1 to 8, “cherry” pattern as to cherry 1 to 3 A display result having a configuration in which a red pattern that is supposed to be assumed is aligned on a straight line, or a display result having a configuration in which a red pattern and another symbol are allowed to assume a “cherry” pattern on a straight line ”, Alternatively, it may be a display result in which a red symbol is derived such that a "cherry" symbol is assumed to be a part of any of the plurality of reels. In other words, yellow symbols, green symbols, red symbols, red symbols, which players tend to recognize from the rule of thumb by being used as small players in other common slot machines, Or it may consist of a red pattern and another pattern.

  Furthermore, the symbol combinations displayed at other positions when winning in any of the bell lip 1 to 5 are not limited to the symbol combinations of the small part such as the bell, but are the symbol combinations that the player recognizes as the small part If it is In other words, it may be any symbol combination other than the symbol combination that causes the player to recognize that the symbol combination of the replay role or the loss has been derived. Examples of symbol combinations that allow a player to recognize that a player is derived are "re", "replay", "replay", "replay", "rip", "rip", "ripple", " There is a symbol combination composed of symbols with one of the characters R "," RE "," REP "," RP ", and" REPLAY ". Also, assuming that a symbol combination composed of symbols of predetermined fruits (for example, bell, watermelon, cherry) is a small combination, the symbol combination that causes the player to recognize that the replay role has been derived is the predetermined symbol combination. There is a graphic combination composed of fruits other than fruits (for example, bell, watermelon, cherry). Further, if the payout sound is emitted when the small winning combination is derived, the symbol combination in which the payout sound is emitted when the small winning combination is derived is a symbol combination that causes the player to recognize the small winning combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the medals are paid out when the "normal bell" is won, but the medals may not be paid out even when the "normal bell" is won. For example, the next game may be played without consuming medals by winning the "normal bell". Even in this case, when winning in any of the bell lip 1 to 5, the player recognizes the symbol combination in the other general slot machines by deriving the symbol combination of the normal bell to the other position. In order to recognize that medals will be paid out.

  Furthermore, for example, the “normal bell” may be a combination of lost symbols that do not win. Even in this case, when the bell lip 1 to 5 is won, the symbol combination of the normal bell is derived to the other position so that the player recognizes it as a small part in another general slot machine. It can be made to recognize that medals will be paid out.

  In the case of using a symbol unique to the slot machine, for example, a color other than the colors (yellow, green, red) often used for logos and small roles in the symbol combination of “normal bell”, other general Since it is not recognized as a small winning combination in a slot machine, it is necessary to pay out medals by winning.

  In addition to the pay line L1 connecting the middle of the left reel 2L, the middle of the middle reel 2C, and the middle of the right reel 2R, the pay line L2 connecting 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. , A pay line L3 connecting the upper stage of the left reel 2L, a middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and a lower stage of the right reel 2R, a lower line of the left reel 2L, a middle stage of the middle reel 2C, a pay line L4 connecting the upper stage of the right reel 2R, and the left reel 2L The bottom line of the middle, the bottom of the middle reel 2C, a pay line L5 connecting the bottom of the right reel 2R, or the like may be used. Furthermore, not only one pay line, but a plurality of pay lines may be set. Even if the above-mentioned pay line is set, when winning in any of the bell lip 1 to 5, the symbol combination corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 5 winning on the pay line is displayed. The symbol combination of a bell may be displayed on a line other than the pay line.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when any symbol combination of the bell lip 1 to 5 is derived at the position where the winning occurs, a pattern derived by the symbol combination of the normal bell is used at the position where the winning does not occur. But it is not limited to this. For example, when any symbol combination of the bell lip 1 to 5 is derived at the position where winning occurs, the pattern combination of the normal bell may be derived at the position where winning occurs. Further, for example, when any symbol combination of the bell lip 1 to 5 is derived at a position where winning is not generated, a pattern may be employed in which a symbol combination of a normal bell is derived at a position where winning is generated. Further, for example, when any symbol combination of the bell lip 1 to 5 is derived at a position where winning is not generated, a pattern may be employed in which a symbol combination of a normal bell is derived at a position where winning is not generated.

  Also, in the present embodiment, depending on the symbol combination of the normal bell that any of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins by deriving the symbol combination of any of the bell lip 1 to 5 and is led to the other position. Although the pattern which did not win was used, it is not restricted to this. For example, it may be a pattern which does not win the bell lip 1 to 5 by winning any of the symbol combinations of the bell lip 1 to 5 and wins depending on the symbol combination of the normal bell which is derived to the other position. . In addition, for example, it is the pattern which does not win even with the symbol combination of the usual bell which the bell lip 1-5 does not win due to the symbol combination of any of the bell lip 1-5 being derived, and is derived to the other position It is also good.

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

  Pattern a: Credit adjustment may be performed in the first adjustment operation, and bet number adjustment may be performed in the next adjustment operation. For example, it is determined in S56 whether the value of the credit counter is 0 or not, and if 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 it is determined, the process may advance to S57 and bet number settlement may be performed.

  Pattern b: The bet number may be settled by adding credits for the bet number in the first settlement operation, and the credit may be settled in the next settlement operation. For example, if the number of bets set is 3 and the credit is 40, the credit of 3 for the number of bets in the first settlement operation is added to make the credit 43, and the next settlement operation is performed. Credit payment may be performed by paying out 43 medals. In this case, it may be considered that the value of the credit counter exceeds 50 by performing the bet number settlement by the first settlement operation. In this case, the value of the credit counter may be set to a value exceeding 50, or the medals exceeding 50 may be paid out at the time of bet counting.

  Pattern c: The bet number adjustment may be performed first by one adjustment operation, and then the credit adjustment may be performed subsequently. For example, when it is determined NO in S56, credit adjustment may be performed after the bet number adjustment is performed, and when it is determined YES in S56, credit adjustment may be performed.

  Pattern d: One time of settlement operation, credit adjustment may be performed first and then bet number adjustment may be performed subsequently. For example, it is determined in S56 whether the value of the credit counter is 0 or not, and if it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 0, the credit adjustment is performed and then the bet number adjustment is performed, and the value of the credit counter is When it is determined that the value is 0, bet number settlement may be performed.

  Pattern e: The number of bets may be first added by credits, and the number of bets may be adjusted by one adjustment operation, and then the credit may be adjusted. For example, when the set number of bets is 3 and the credit is 40, the settlement operation is performed, so that the credit of 3 for the number of bets is added and the credit is 43, and then the number of bets is calculated The credit card may be settled by paying out 43 medals subsequently. In this case, it may be considered that the value of the credit counter exceeds 50 by performing the bet number settlement by the settlement operation. In this case, the value of the credit counter may be set to a value exceeding 50, or the medals exceeding 50 may be paid out at the time of bet counting.

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

  In the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which the presence or absence of the BET sound is determined based on the type of BET command. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The presence or absence of a bet sound may be determined.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, regardless of the type of replay that has won, after the value of the bet counter is added, the process of sequentially lighting 1 BET LED 14, 2 BET LED 15, and 3 BET LED 16 according to the value of the BET counter is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the process of lighting 1 BET LED 14, 2 BET LED 15, and 3 BET LED 16 in order is performed only after auto betting after the first replay winning, and after automatic betting after second replay winning In the above, the process may not be performed.

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

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

[About Navistock Lottery]
In the present embodiment, the AT freeze is executed to increase the probability that the number of navistocks is given in the navistock lottery and the probability that the number of navistocks to be given will be large, which is an advantage of the player. Was improved. However, other methods may be used to improve the player's degree of advantage.

  For example, by performing AT freeze, navistock may be provided without performing navistock lottery. In addition, by performing AT freeze, the type of AT lottery combination serving as the trigger for execution of the navigation stock lottery may be increased by a predetermined number of games. When AT freeze is performed, any method may be used as long as the player's degree of advantage is improved compared to when AT freeze is not performed.

[About Navi presentation for judgment]
In the present embodiment, although the normal flip and the push order lip are used as the judgment use for performing the judgment navigation effect, the present invention is not limited to this and other roles may be used. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies whether or not AT is in progress by causing the sub control unit 91 to perform predetermined determination navigation effects, but specifies other effect states. It may be one. For example, the main control unit 41 may select, on the side of the sub control unit 91, a lottery probability relating to an advantageous gaming state such as a lottery mode (high probability mode, low probability mode) in the navigation stock lottery, the number of acquired navigation stocks and the navigation stock Related to the right to shift to an advantageous gaming state such as presence or absence, the number of games in the advantageous gaming state or continuation rate, ease of execution of premiere effects or setting suggestive effects, effect types, wallpaper for portable terminals for players The presence or absence of the display of the two-dimensional code for applying music, the presence or absence of the wallpaper of the mobile terminal or the application of music, etc., may specify an effect control state of an aspect different from the present embodiment. Furthermore, the main control unit 41 specifies control states other than the degree of advantage controlled by the sub control unit 91, for example, the abnormality determined by the sub control unit 91, the possibility of fraud, time, etc. It may be one.

[About AT start determination processing]
In the present embodiment, as indicated by Sk5 in FIG. 20, the main control unit 41 starts the AT when the pressing order for the determination use matches the pressing order actually operated by the player three times. Although the AT signal is specified and output to the outside, the present invention is not limited to such determination processing.

  For example, if it is controlled by the AT, the main control unit can be made to win the bell lip 5 which becomes a transition trigger from the normal state to the RT state by the navi effect in the game won by the pushing order lip 2 and the pushing order lip 3. 41 may specify the start of the AT based on winning the bell lip 5 and externally output the AT signal.

[About AT end judgment processing]
In the present embodiment, as shown in Sm3 of FIG. 21, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been determined by determining that one of the bell lip 1 to 4 serving as a transition trigger from the RT state to the normal state is won. The end of the above is specified, but the present invention is not limited to such determination processing.

  For example, the main control unit 41 is not limited to one that specifies the end of the AT when specifying that one of the bell lip 1 to 4 has won a prize once, but may specify the AT when specifying a plurality of times (for example, three times). It may identify the end of the As a result, even if the player missteps the operation procedure or the like and has won one of the bell lip 1 to 4 only once even though the AT is in progress and the navi effect is being executed, it is immediately It is possible to prevent the external output of the AT signal from being released.

  Alternatively, the external output of the AT signal may be canceled when the special output stops a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period. For example, when the special game is stopped a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) after the special game is stopped until the predetermined game (for example, 10 games) is consumed, the external output of the AT signal is released. Also, the special appearance may be stopped a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) after the special appearance is stopped until the special appearance can be stopped a predetermined number of times (10 times) in the winning situation where the special appearance can be stopped. At this time, the external output of the AT signal may be canceled.

  In addition, such as bell lip 1 to 4 etc, it is not limited to winning prizes, but for example, a predetermined loss display result which does not cause any winning prizes, such as a saloon to be derived only when the bell winning prize is dropped It may specify the end of the AT when it is derived.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 specifies the start of the AT, the AT signal is externally output, and when the end of the AT is specified, the external output of the AT signal which is continuously output in the AT It was to release. Thereby, an external device such as the data lamp 200 can specify the start of the AT when the output of the AT signal is started, and specify the end of the AT when the AT signal is not output. The However, it is not limited to such a form. For example, the main control unit 41 may externally output the AT start signal when specifying the start of AT, and may output the AT end signal outside when specifying the end of AT. That is, the main control unit 41 may externally output a signal indicating the start or the end at both the start and the end of the AT. According to this, the external device such as the data lamp 200 can specify the start of the AT when the AT start signal is output, and specify the end of the AT when the AT end signal is output.

[Display mode of data lamp]
In the present embodiment, by displaying a character image of "at AT" on the display unit of the data lamp 200 during the AT, the player is notified that the AT is being performed. However, the display is not limited to such. For example, data lamp 200 specifies the start of AT by the output of an AT start signal indicating the start of AT from main control unit 41, counts the number of games in AT from the specified time, and displays the count result. It may be one. Then, the data lamp 200 specifies the end of the AT by the output of an AT end signal indicating the end of the AT from the main control unit 41, stops the count of the number of games in the AT, and initializes the count result. It may be

[About the number of displayed games]
In the present embodiment, the initial value of the number of displayed games is set to “0”, and the number of displayed games is increased each time normal update control is executed, and each time the disadvantageous update control is executed, the displayed game is displayed. It was described as reducing the number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by performing normal update control, the number of displayed games is updated so as to approach the number of reached games, and by executing disadvantageous update control, the number of displayed games is determined from the number of reached games Any update control may be performed as long as the update is performed remotely. For example, with the initial value set to "1000", the number of displayed games may be reduced by executing the normal update control every game consumption, and the number of displayed games may be reduced by executing the disadvantageous update control. You may make it increase. In this case, one of normal update control for subtracting 1 from the displayed game number and disadvantageous update control for increasing the specified number is executed as update control for each game consumption.

  In the present embodiment, it has been described that when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games, a privilege is given, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, "the number of displayed games" may be "the number of times the predetermined condition is satisfied". The predetermined condition is, for example, a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined combination (for example, a combination of cherry and watermelon) is won or won a predetermined number of times. Then, when “the number of times the predetermined condition is satisfied” has reached the number of arrivals, a benefit may be given when the task is cleared during a mission effect presenting a so-called task.

[About the timing of update control]
In the present embodiment, the update control is executed after one game is over. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is determined whether or not the operation by the player is an irregular push. Any timing may be used as long as it is possible. For example, in the present embodiment, the recommended operation procedure during non-AT is the left first stop, and at the first stop, it is possible to determine whether the operation by the player is an irregular push or not. It may be performed at the time of 1 stop. Further, the other timing of the update control may be the second stop time, or may be after a predetermined time (for example, one second) at the first stop time. In addition, the timing at which the disadvantageous update control is executed may be the timing until the predetermined period (for example, three seconds) elapses after the game in which the irregular push is performed is ended.

  In the present embodiment, one of the normal update control for increasing the number of displayed games and the disadvantageous update control has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the player performs an irregular push, as long as the number of displayed games decreases, the disadvantageous update control may be performed and the normal update control may be performed. In this case, the normal update control may be performed after the disadvantageous update control is performed, or the disadvantageous update control may be performed after the normal update control is performed. In addition, when the player executes the forward press, at least one of the disadvantageous update control and the normal update control may be executed as long as the number of displayed games increases. In this case, the order of execution of these update controls may be any. For example, the normal update control is performed at the start of the game, and the disadvantageous update control is performed at the end of the irregularly pressed game, whereby the number of display games normally controlled to be updated at the start of the irregularly pressed game is disadvantageously updated. You may make it correct and update by control.

[About the number of reduced games due to adverse update control]
In the present embodiment, the number of games (specific number) is uniformly described as 10 games to be reduced by the disadvantageous update control, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific number may be determined each time the irregular pressing is performed by random number lottery or the like. Further, a table corresponding to the winning combination of the game for which the irregular pressing was performed and the specific number is held in advance, and as the disadvantageous update control, a specification corresponding to the winning combination for the game for which the irregular pressing is performed The number of displayed games may be reduced by several minutes. The specific number may be a value corresponding to the set value. For example, each time the set value increases, the specific number may be predetermined so as to decrease.

[About regular update control]
In the present embodiment, when the normal update control is executed, the sub CPU 91a updates the display game number data to the game number data updated by one game, and the display control circuit 92 increases the number. Although it has been described that the number of displayed games is updated by 1 addition, the present invention is not limited to this. When the normal update control is executed, the sub CPU 91a updates the display game number data to N (N is an integer of 2 or more and a predetermined one number) game number data updated for the game The display control circuit 92 may perform N addition update display on the increased number of display games.

[About the number of games reached]
In the present embodiment, the number of reachable games is fixed at 1000, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of reachable games may be determined by lottery. Also, the number of reached games may be set according to the set value. In addition, by making the reached game number fixed, the lottery process can be omitted, and the processing load can be reduced.

[About other modifications]
In the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, 2R is provided, and one game is finished when all the reels stop, according to a combination of display results derived to three reels. Described the slot machine where winning occurs. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving display results in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively is provided, and for one game using gaming value The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display areas, whereby one game is ended, and the plurality of the plurality of game results are obtained as a result of one game. There has been described a slot machine in which winning can be generated in accordance with the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas. However, one game is ended by the display result being derived on the variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively, and a prize is won according to the display result derived on the variable display device. A slot machine that can be generated is not limited to one provided with a variable display device having three reels, and a slot machine provided with one having only one reel, and a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be

  In the present embodiment, a slot machine for setting the number of bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of bets is set using gaming balls as gaming value The slot machine may be a slot machine of a full credit type in which the number of bets is set using only credits as gaming value. When using game balls as game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when setting 3 as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls It corresponds to what sets a bet number using.

  Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and, for example, can use a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls together. It may be That is, it is possible to set the number of bets and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls by winning. It may be a slot machine that can pay out any of them.

  Although the slot machine for paying out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described as the present embodiment, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is paid to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize. You may employ the enclosure type slot machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the base is common and only the base or the base and the drum are called game machines.

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

  A process may be performed to clear (for example, "0") the navistock number when the player wins a bonus advantageous to the player while the navistock number remains, until after the bonus is completed. It may carry out processing, may carry out processing for subtracting a predetermined number, may carry out processing for adding a predetermined number, and may carry out any processing every time the bonus is won. It may decide what to do and perform the determined processing. As a result, the variation when a bonus is won in the state where the number of navi stock remains is increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, an example is given in which the right to shift to the AT is given when a plurality of navistocks are given. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The right to transition to the AT is granted when the conditions are met, and the right to transition to the AT is granted when the lottery for the end of the AT is won, and so on. The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the present embodiment to a slot machine that controls the above. In addition, when the right to shift to the AT is given again, the AT may be continuously continued without being ended once, or the AT may be once ended at a set break.

  In the present embodiment, one set of ATs is ended when a game of a fixed predetermined number of games is played, but the present invention is not limited to this, when the number of games determined by lottery is settled For example, the termination condition of the advantageous state may be satisfied in a mode different from the present embodiment, such as one that is terminated.

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

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

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

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified;
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Gaming value storage means for storing gaming values usable for setting the number of bets;
Bet number storage means for storing the number of bets set for one game;
Setting means for setting the number of bets so that the next game can be started without consuming the gaming value owned by the player when the re-game display result is derived;
Predetermining means for determining a display result that allows derivation;
In the determination result of the predetermination means, among the replay display results, a first decision result that allows derivation of the first replay display result, and a second result that allows derivation of the second replay display result is permitted 2 containing the decision result,
When the determination result of the predetermination means is the first determination result, it is impossible to carry out a lottery for control to an advantageous state, while the determination result of the predetermination means is the second determination result. When there is a lottery, it is possible to
The slot machine is
When a game medium is being played by a player while a game is being played, updating the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is also a game value stored in the game value storage means Without updating
When a game medium is inserted by the player after the game is over without any of the first replay display result and the second replay display result being stored in the bet number storage means The bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated when the bet number is less than a predetermined upper limit number, and when the upper limit number is reached, the game stored in the gaming value storage means Update the worth,
After any one of the first replay display result and the second replay display result is derived and the game is over, the number of bets is set by the replay derivation time setting means and the next game can be started When the game medium is inserted by the player until the game becomes, updating the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means and updating the game value stored in the game value storage means If the game medium is inserted by the player after the bet number is set by the re-game derivation setting means and the next game can be started, the game value storage means is stored. It is possible to update the gaming value,
After the first re-game display result or the second re-game display result is derived and the game is over, the number of bets is set by the re-play derivation time setting means and the next game can be started. When the player performs the settlement operation, the settlement control is not performed, and after the bet number is set by the re-game derivation time setting means and the next game can be started, the player performs the settlement operation. If it is possible to carry out the settlement control,
After the first re-playing display result or the second re-playing display result is derived and the game is over, and the number of bets is set by the re-playing derivation setting means and the next game can be started, If the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is less than the upper limit number, it is determined whether or not the insertion of gaming media is detected, and if the insertion of gaming media is not detected, A slot machine that determines whether or not a player has performed a checkout operation.

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