JP6525168B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  As a gaming machine which is stopped after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are applied to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols applied to each reel can be viewed through a display window. Then, the player inserts medals to set an effective line, and then the player operates the start lever to play a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as "BB") role or small role inside the slot machine. The reels start playing, and the reels start to rotate. After the reels start rotating, the reels are sequentially stopped by operating the stop switch, and one game is ended. Then, when all reels stop rotating, the combination of the winning combination on the activated line and the corresponding symbol is stopped, the player is paid a prize, and the player is paid a bonus, a bonus for shifting the gaming state, etc. Be done. In addition, there is a slot machine that includes an auxiliary display unit such as a liquid crystal display device and can execute an auxiliary effect or the like that suggests a winning combination in the auxiliary display unit (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-119641

  In the gaming machine as exemplified above, new gameplay is required.

  The above problems are not limited to the slot machines as exemplified above, but also apply to other gaming machines that variably display a plurality of types of symbols and then terminate the variable display.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of providing new game characteristics.

The invention according to claim 1 comprises a circulation display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns, a start determination means for determining that the circulation display means starts the cyclic display of the patterns, and a determination result of the start determination means Based on the lottery means for performing the lottery of the role, the stop operation means operated to stop the circulation display of the pattern, and the circulation display of the pattern based on the determination result of the start determination means, and the stop Display control means for controlling the display of the circulation display means to stop the circulation display of the pattern based on the operation of the operation means, and the lottery result of the combination is winning, and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination is in advance A gaming machine comprising bonus awarding means for awarding a bonus when stopping at a determined effective position, and auxiliary effect execution means capable of executing an auxiliary effect indicating a winning combination winning the lottery of the above-mentioned winning combination In addition, when the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning and the first pattern is stopped at the effective position, the first benefit giving means for providing the player with the first benefit advantageous to the player, and the selection of the combination Specific gaming state ending means for ending a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the result that the first combination is won and the first pattern is stopped at the effective position; and under the specific gaming state The specified game state second ending means for ending the specified game state, the execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute the assistance effect, and the execution determining means when a predetermined number of games have been performed in advance If it is determined that the auxiliary effect is to be executed, the auxiliary effect to be executed by the auxiliary effect executing means is determined, and if the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning, the selection is suggested to suggest the first combination winning The above-mentioned supplementary If the effect determining means which can be determined to be executed by the effect executing means, and at least the effect determining means determines to cause the auxiliary effect executing means to execute the winning combination suggestion effect, the specific operation related to the operation of the stop operation means Operation information setting means for setting information, wherein the operation information setting means determines a game situation when the auxiliary effect execution means executes the winning combination suggestion effect, and sets the first pattern to the effective position The first specific operation information which can be stopped or the second specific operation information which can prevent the first pattern from stopping at the effective position is set, and the display control means is the one specified by the operation information setting means. When the stop operation means is operated based on the operation information, display control is performed on the circulation display means so as to obtain a stop result advantageous to the player, and the operation information setting means When the supplementary effect execution means executes the winning combination suggestion effect under the specific gaming state, the first specific operation information if the specific gaming state second end means is a game time to end the specific gaming state The second specific operation information is set, and the second specific operation information is set if the specific game state second end means is not a game time to end the specific game state .

  It is possible to provide new gameplay.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of a slot machine showing the state where the front door was opened. Rear view of the front door. Front view of a housing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the design and combination line which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a light emission display part. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Slot machine block diagram. The flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. The flowchart which shows normal processing. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal states. The figure which shows an example of a slip table. 5 is a flowchart showing reel control processing. The flowchart which shows pre-stop processing. The flowchart which shows BB state processing. 6 is a flowchart showing RB state processing. The flowchart which shows RT state processing. FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the configuration of the mounting surface side of the display control board. The flowchart which shows lottery result command processing. 6 is a flowchart showing operation position designation processing. The flowchart which shows a condition judgment process. The schematic block diagram which shows the test apparatus at the time of a performance test. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows production decision processing. The figure which shows an example of a presentation table. The figure which shows an example of suggestion production. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The schematic block diagram which shows the structure of a performance test machine. The flowchart which shows performance measurement processing. The flowchart which shows stop operation signal output processing. The schematic block diagram which shows the structure of a symbol display apparatus. The flowchart which shows symbol display processing. The schematic block diagram which shows the structure of stop operation confirmation apparatus. The flowchart which shows tally processing. The flowchart which shows skill level determination processing. The flowchart which shows game decision processing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel in other embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal states.

  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view of the case 11.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 is provided with a housing 11 forming an outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape with the front open as a whole, and is attached by striking a nail or the like to a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front, and the front door 12 has bearing portions 14a at positions corresponding to the respective support shafts 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. Then, in a state where the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the respective bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 is rotated about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. It is movably supported, and the front open side of the housing 11 can be opened and closed by pivoting of the front door 12. In addition, the front door 12 is in a locked state that can not be opened by the locking device 20 provided on the back surface. A key cylinder 21 integrated with the locking device 20 is provided at the upper end on the right end side of the front door 12, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided on the upper side of the central portion of the front door 12. Three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, 26R are formed in the game panel 25 horizontally, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be integrated into one and used as a common display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R which are respectively formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported such that the central axis thereof is the rotational axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are disposed on the same axis extending substantially in the horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R in a one-to-one manner. . Therefore, a part of the surface of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. When the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate forward, the surface of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is projected as if it were moving from the top to the bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

  The respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R are connected to the stepping motor, and the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be driven to rotate individually, that is, independently, by driving the respective stepping motors. . The stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as excitation pulse), for example, and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is set by this excitation pulse. It is controlled. Further, in the reel unit 31, reel index sensors for detecting that the reel has made one rotation are installed on the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R. Then, when it is detected from the reel index sensor that the reel has made one rotation, a detection signal is outputted to the main control device 101 described later each time the detection is made. For this reason, the main control device 101 sets the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R every rotation on the basis of the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be checked and corrected.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the direction of the long side (surrounding direction). More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. For this reason, in order to switch the symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output an excitation pulse of 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols). The main control device 101 recognizes the symbols visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R by the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, or the display window 26L, Control can be performed to stop a predetermined symbol at a position visible from 26M, 26R.

  Next, the symbols drawn on the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows the symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a line on each of the reels 32L, 32M and 32R. Moreover, although the number is attached | subjected to 0-20 corresponding to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, these symbols become a state in which the main control apparatus 101 can be visually recognized from display window 26L, 26M, 26R. , And are not actually assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, the following description will be made using the corresponding numbers.

  As a symbol, "bell" symbol (for example, 20th of left reel 32L), "blue 7" symbol (for example, 19th of left reel 32L), "replay" symbol (for example, 18th of left reel 32L), "Watermelon" symbol (for example, 17th of left reel 32L), "blue cherry" symbol (for example, 16th of left reel 32L), "white 7" symbol (for example, 13th of left reel 32L), "youth" There are nine types of symbols (for example, the twelfth of the left reel 32L), the "red 7" symbol (for example, the seventh of the left reel 32L), and the "red cherry" symbol (for example, the third of the left reel 32L). And as shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement | positioning order of various symbols are completely different in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

  Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R is formed such that among the 21 symbols attached to the corresponding reel, there are three symbols that allow the entire symbol to be visible. Therefore, in the state where all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols become visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R.

  In this slot machine 10, a total of five combination lines, three in parallel in the lateral direction and two in diagonally across, are set so as to connect the positions where these nine symbols can be viewed. ing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the upper line L1 connecting the upper symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the middle step connecting the reels 32L, 32M, 32R as combined lines in the lateral direction A line L2 and a lower line L3 connecting lower symbols of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R are set. Also, as the combination line in the diagonal direction, the upper symbol on the left reel 32L, the middle design on the middle reel 32M, the right downward line L4 connecting the lower design on the right reel 32R, the lower design on the left reel 32L, and the middle processing of the middle reel 32M An upward-rightward line L5 connecting the symbol and the upper pattern of the right reel 32R is set. When a symbol is stopped in a predetermined combination on the activated combination line, that is, the activated line, a bonus is awarded as a predetermined number of medals serving as gaming media, or the gaming state is shifted, as winning being established. Benefits are given. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emission unit 33 which comprises an auxiliary presentation part is arrange | positioned by the back side of the front door 12. As shown in FIG. On the front side of the light emitting unit 33, as shown in FIG. 7, a pair of left and right light emitting display portions 34L to 36L, 34M to 36M, 34R to 36R are respectively provided at positions corresponding to nine symbols to be visible. It is done.

  FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols to be won and a benefit to be awarded when the symbol is won.

  As medals to be paid out, there are a watermelon prize, a bell prize, and first and second cherry prizes. When the "watermelon" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops lined up on the effective line, 15 medals are paid out as a watermelon prize, and the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is the effective line When stopping side by side, 10 medals are paid out as a bell prize. In addition, when the “red cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L stopped on the effective line, two medals were paid out as the first cherry, and the “blue cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L stopped on the effective line. In the case, two medals are paid out as a second cherry winning. That is, in the case of the first and second cherry winnings, the symbols to be stopped on the effective line may be any symbols for the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. In other words, when the combination of any of the "cherry" symbols on the left reel 32L and any symbol on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R is stopped on the effective line, it can be said that the corresponding cherry winning is established. Therefore, when the "red cherry" symbol or the "blue cherry" symbol stops at a position where the plurality of effective lines of the left reel 32L overlap (specifically, the upper and lower rows), the corresponding cherry on each effective line A winning will be established, and as a result, 4 (= 2 × 2) medals will be paid out. In the slot machine 10, when the cherry winning a prize is established, the "red cherry" symbol or the "blue cherry" symbol of the left reel 32L is designed to be stopped at either the upper stage or the lower stage. Medals are to be paid out.

  There are three types of BB prizes of first to third BB prizes as the prizes for which the transition of the gaming state is performed. When the same color "7" symbols of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped on the activated line, the gaming state shifts to a big bonus state (hereinafter referred to as "BB state") as a BB prize. Specifically, when the "red 7" symbol, the "red 7" symbol, and the "red 7" symbol are stopped side by side from the left on the effective line, the first BB prize is established, and from the left on the effective line When stopped in line with the blue 7 'symbol,' blue 7 'symbol and' blue 7 'symbol, the second BB prize is established, and the' white 7 'symbol,' white 7 'symbol,' left from the left on the effective line ' If it stops in line with the White 7 'symbol, the 3rd BB winning combination will be established.

  As a prize to which a benefit other than the medal payout and the transition of the gaming state is given, there is a re-game prize. When the "Replay" symbol of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is stopped in line on the activated line, although the medal payout and the transition of the gaming state are not performed as a replay game winning, the medal of the next game is not inserted. It becomes possible to play a game.

  As another prize, there is an RB prize which is a prize only when the gaming state is the BB state. If you stop along with the "Replay" symbol, "Bell" symbol, and "Replay" symbol from the left on the effective line under BB status, the game status of regular game is the regular bonus status (although there is no medal payout as RB winning) , Say "RB state".

  In the following, a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning is also referred to as a combination of winning symbols. For example, the combination of the first BB symbol is a combination of symbols to be the first BB prize, that is, a combination of "red 7" symbol, "red 7" symbol and "red 7" symbol. Further, the symbols of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the respective winnings are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the first BB symbol is the “red 7” symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 operated to start the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotating the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated in a state where a predetermined number of medals have been inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to rotate.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop switches 42 to 44 operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, 32R are provided. The respective stop switches 42 to 44 are respectively disposed immediately below the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped, and when the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped, and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop variable display of symbols based on rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  A medal insertion slot 45 for inserting a medal is provided on the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. The medal insertion slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium. In addition, focusing on the point that the medal insertion slot 45 involves an operation of inserting the medal directly by the player, it can be said to constitute direct input means for directly inputting a game medium.

  A medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 is guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by a selector 46 provided on the back of the front door 12 as passage switching means. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal passage switching solenoid 46a, and when the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is not excited, the medal is guided to the discharge passage 48 side, and when the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is excited, the medal is switched Are guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal led to the storage passage 47 is led to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided from the medal discharge port 49 provided at the lower front of the front door 12 to the medal receiver 50 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 for storing medals, and a payout device 53 for dispensing medals to a player. The payout device 53 discharges the medal to the opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48 by rotating the medal payout rotary plate (not shown) and discharges the medal to the medal receiver 50 via the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, on the right side of the hopper device 51, a reserve tank 54 is provided to prevent the medals of a predetermined amount or more from being stored in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the spare tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when the medals are stored above the height at which the guiding plate 52a is provided, the medals are stored in the spare tank 54.

  Below the medal insertion slot 45, a button-shaped return switch 55 is provided. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically interlocked and operated, and the medal jammed in the selector 46 is a medal It is returned from the discharge port 49.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as gaming media at one time is provided. Further, on the left of the first credit insertion switch 56, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58, together with the medal insertion slot 45, constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium. Also, note that while the medal insertion slot 45 involves an operation of inserting a medal directly by the player, each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 involves only an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. For example, it can be said to constitute indirect input means for indirectly inputting game media.

  A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing the surplus insertion medals and the payout medals at the time of winning as the predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) as virtual medals. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the situation where it is stored and stored, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 49 as a real medal. In this case, paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as a real medal, it can be said that the settlement switch 59 constitutes a settlement operation means for actually paying out the stored and stored game media.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 for displaying the number of credited virtual medals and a remaining payout number for displaying the number of remaining medals to be paid out until the BB state ends. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are respectively provided. These display units 60 to 62 are constituted by 7-segment displays, but it is of course possible to substitute them by liquid crystal displays or the like.

  Here, the relationship between the bet number of medals and the combination line to be validated will be described with reference to FIG. When a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 at the start of the game, a bet is made.

  When the first medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the bet number is 1 and the middle line L2 is activated. When the second medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the bet number is 2, and in addition to the middle line L2, a total of three combination lines including the upper line L1 and the lower line L3 are activated. When the third medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the bet number is 3, and all the combination lines L1 to L5 are activated.

  When four or more medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, if the number of virtual medals stored and stored at that time is less than 50, surplus medals exceeding three are stored inside the slot machine 10. , And the number of virtual medals of the credit display unit 60 is added and displayed. On the other hand, when the number of virtual medals is 50 or reaches 50, the selector 46 switches from the storage passage 47 to the discharge passage 48, and excess medals are returned from the medal discharge port 49 to the medal receiver 50. Be done.

  Also, virtual medals are stored and stored, and even when one of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated at the start of the game, the virtual medals are inserted and a bet is made. When one of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated, the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60 is reduced by the number of inserted virtual medals. This is the same as the case of inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 45 except for the above, so the description will be omitted.

  Incidentally, when the virtual medal to be inserted is not stored and stored when any of the first to third credit input switches 56 to 58 is operated, for example, when the display of the credit display unit 60 is 2, the first When the credit insertion switch 56 is operated, etc., all numerical values on the credit display section 60 are subtracted to 0, and bets are made for the virtual medals that can be inserted.

  In the upper part of the front door 12, an upper lamp 63 which lights and blinks with the progress of the game, and a pair of right and left which sound various sound effects and inform the player of the game state with the progress of the game The speaker 64 and the auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player are provided. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects with the progress of the game, and in the present embodiment, since the game by the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be considered to be by the main display unit It is called an auxiliary display unit 65. On the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65, a display control device 81 for driving the light emitting unit 33, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is provided.

  A power supply box 70 is provided to the left of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 accommodates the power supply device 91 therein, and is provided with a power switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to the main control device 101 and other components. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the payout of medals. That is, the hole manager or the like inserts the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and performs an ON operation, whereby the winning probability of the slot machine 10 can be set. The reset switch 72 is operated not only to reset the error state but also to change the winning probability of the slot machine 10.

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that centrally manages the game is attached to the housing 11. The main control device 101 is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box in which a main control substrate is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The substrate box is sealed so that the substrate box remains unopened or its trace remains when opened, and the main control device 101 remains its trace when it is removed from the casing 11 or removed from the casing 11 Sealing process is applied.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  In the main control device 101, a microcomputer having a CPU 102 as an arithmetic processing unit is mounted. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 for outputting a rectangular wave of a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104 and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main base incorporated in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main control device 101, the reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor for individually detecting that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has made one rotation), a start detection sensor for detecting the operation of the start lever 41 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a for individually detecting the operation of each stop switch 42 to 44, an inserted medal detection sensor 45a for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and medals paid out from the hopper device 51 The payout detection sensor 51a, the credit insertion detection sensors 56a to 58a that individually detect the operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58, the settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and the reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72 Sensor 72a, setting key insertion hole 7 Are connected to various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that the setting key has been inserted and turned ON, and signals from these various sensors are output to the CPU 102 through the input / output port 104. It has become.

  Further, a power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via the input / output port 104. The power supply unit 91 includes a power supply unit 91a that supplies drive power to the main control unit 101 and other electronic devices in the slot machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 91b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power-off state and generates a power failure signal at the time of power-off by the power switch 71 as well as at the time of power-off. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of DC 12 volts in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power is shut off when the drive voltage is reduced to, for example, less than 10 volts. And a power failure signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104, and the CPU 102 recognizes the power failure signal to execute power failure processing described later. Further, the power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81.

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts, which is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main control device 101, even when the output voltage decreases to less than 10 volts. As a time when the stabilized voltage is output, a time sufficient to execute the process upon power failure by the main control device 101 is secured.

  The reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R) on the output side of the main control device 101, the medal passage switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, the hopper device 51, the credit An external concentrated terminal board 121 or the like capable of transmitting information to the display unit 60, the remaining number display unit 61, the number display unit 62, the display control device 81, and the hole management device (not shown) is connected via the input / output port 104 There is.

  The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the light emitting unit 33, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and a display control in which a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. for driving these are integrated. A substrate 81a is provided. Then, after receiving a signal from the main control device 101, the display control device 81 independently drives and controls the light emitting unit 33, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64 and the auxiliary display unit 65. The display control device 81 is electrically connected to the main control device 101 so that the main control device 101 can not receive a signal from the display control device 81, that is, one-way communication. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base that performs auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 that is the main base that centrally manages the game. The display control device 81 may drive and control the various display units 60 to 62.

  The above-described CPU 102 has a ROM 105 storing various control programs to be executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area for temporarily storing various data when the control program stored in the ROM 105 is executed. In addition to the RAM 106 for securing the clock, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10, such as timer circuits and data transmission / reception circuits as well as interrupt circuits as well known, although not shown, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. The various counters of are incorporated. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as storage means, and programs for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and later are stored in the ROM 105 described above as part of a control program.

  The RAM 106 is configured to be able to receive a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the power of the slot machine 10 is shut off and to hold (back up) data. The RAM 106 is a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of the winning combination, and a slip table used when stopping control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R A backup area is provided in addition to a slip table storage area 106 b for storing the state information storage area 106 c for storing the gaming state such as the BB state.

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is shut off (including the power shut off by the operation of the power switch 71. The same applies to the following) when the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 71. The same applies to the following), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power-off based on the information of the backup area. . The writing to the backup area is executed when the power is shut off by the power failure process (see FIG. 10), and the restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

  Further, a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 when the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power is shut off, NMI interrupt processing as power failure flag generation processing is immediately executed.

  Subsequently, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 can be roughly divided into main processing activated upon power-on, timer interrupt processing activated periodically (in this embodiment, in a cycle of 1.49 msec), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. There is an NMI interrupt process activated in response to the input of. Among these processes, the process related to the progress of the game, that is, the timer interrupt process and the normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process periodically executed by the main control apparatus 101. The CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 generates a timer interrupt every 1.49 msec, for example.

  First, in the register save process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103 to execute power failure processing.

  Here, an outline of the power failure process will be described.

  When the power is shut off due to a power outage or the like, a power outage signal is output from the power outage monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power outage signal is input to the main control device 101 via the NMI terminal. When the power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing, and sets the power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in RAM 106.

  In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the transmission of the command is completed. If the transmission is not completed, the present process is terminated to return to the timer interrupt process and the transmission of the command is terminated. When the transmission of the command is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is stored in the backup area of the RAM 106. Thereafter, the output state of the output port at the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators not shown are turned off. Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether the data in the RAM 106 is normal or not is calculated when the power failure is eliminated, and is stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting the subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, the system enters an infinite loop in preparation for the fact that the power is completely shut off and the processing can not be performed. In addition, for example, in consideration of the case where the power failure flag is erroneously set due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, it means that the power failure state has been recovered, so writing to the RAM 106 is permitted and the power failure flag is reset to return to the timer interrupt processing. If the output of the power failure signal is continued, it enters an infinite loop as it is. Incidentally, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output even under the infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the processing shifts to the main processing.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, when the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

  That is, in step S104, the watchdog timer clear processing is performed to initialize the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of a malfunction. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed to enable the CPU 102 to set the next timer interrupt. In step S106, in order to rotate each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process is performed to drive a stepping motor which is a respective spinning drum drive motor. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as stop detection sensors 42a to 44a connected to the input / output port 104, inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and payout detection sensor 51a are read, and the read result is normal or not. Perform a sensor monitoring process to monitor In step S108, timer operation processing is performed to reduce the values of the counters and timers. In step S109, a counter process is performed to output the result of counting the bet number of medals and the payout number to the external concentrated terminal board 121.

  In step S110, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a start command and a lottery result command described later to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, segment data setting processing is performed to set segment data to be displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout amount display unit 61, and the payout amount display unit 62, respectively. In step S112, the segment data set in the segment data setting process is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to perform segment data display process for displaying the corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, port output processing is performed to output data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104. In step S114, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 is restored to the corresponding register in the CPU 102, respectively. Thereafter, in step S115, an interrupt permitting process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and the series of timer interrupt processes are ended.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control relating to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S201, an interrupt permitting process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start process, the display control device 81 or the like waits until initialization is completed. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S213 is performed.

  As game management processing, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random number value used in the previous game) is cleared. Thereafter, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not the re-game winning is established in the previous game. If the re-game winning combination is established, automatic insertion processing is performed to automatically insert virtual medals of the same number as the previous bet number, and an insertion completion command is set, and the start waiting processing is ended. Here, the input completion command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the completion of the automatic input. In the automatic insertion process, the virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, when the re-game winning combination is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the medals owned and without inserting the medals. If the re-game winning is not established, a sensor abnormality check process is performed to confirm whether an abnormality has occurred in the reading result of the sensor made in the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interrupt process, and the abnormality is If it has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put in an error state and an abnormality occurrence process is performed to notify the occurrence of an error. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the reading result of the sensor is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 is operated, and when the settlement switch 59 is operated, the medal return process of paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medals And set the settlement command. Here, the settlement command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to make it understand that the credited virtual medal is being returned. After the end of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal input or the credit input switch 56 to 58 is operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process. If any one of them is determined, a medal insertion process is performed to set an effective line and the like, and an insertion command is set to end the start waiting process. Here, the insertion command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that the medal bet has been placed. If neither medal insertion nor the operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 has been performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended.

  In step S205, it is determined whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a specified number, and if the bet number has not reached a specified number, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and sensor abnormality confirmation among the processes. Perform processing after processing. If the bet number has reached the specified number, the process proceeds to step S206, and it is determined whether the start lever 41 has been operated. When the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the process after the sensor abnormality check process is performed among the processes.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated under the condition that the specified number of medals are bet (when both step S205 and step S206 are YES), it means that the start command has been issued to start the game. Do. In this case, the process proceeds to step S207, the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is switched to the non-excitation state to inhibit the bet acceptance, and the start command is set in the subsequent step S208. Here, the start command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that a start command has been generated. Thereafter, the lottery process of step S209, the reel control process of step S210, the medal payout process of step S211, the RT state process of step S212, and the BB state process of step S213 are sequentially executed, and the process returns to step S203.

  In the normal processing, various commands such as an input command and a start command are only set in the ring buffer, and no command is transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed in the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

  Next, the lottery process of step S209 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, a random number to be used when performing a pass / fail determination of the winning combination is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free run counter at that time. The free run counter generates a random number of 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 106. With this configuration, the random number can be acquired promptly at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid the occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After acquiring the random number, in steps S302 to S306, a lottery table for performing a pass / fail determination of the winning combination is selected. Specifically, first, in step S302, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT state. If it is not in the RT state, it is further determined in step S303 whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If the current gaming state is neither the BB state nor the RT state, a lottery table for normal state is selected in step S304. If the current gaming state is the BB state, the BB state lottery table is selected in step S305, and if the current gaming state is the RT state, the RT state lottery table is selected in step S306. Choose Here, in the slot machine 10, there are prepared in advance six probability of winning from “setting 1” to “setting 6”, and the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 at the time of power on to perform the ON operation. By performing a predetermined operation, it is possible to set which internal process is to be performed based on which of the winning probabilities. In steps S304 to S306, the lottery table with the lowest expectation value of medal payout is selected when the setting state is "setting 1", and the lottery table with the highest expectation value of medal payout is selected when "setting 6". .

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a lottery table for the normal state selected in the normal state of “setting 3”. In the normal state lottery table, 11 index values IV are set. In each index value IV, a winning combination is uniquely associated with each other and a point value PV is set. In the normal state of the slot machine 10, determination is made on eight types of roles: replay, watermelon, bell, first and second cherries, and first to third BB, and IV = 1 to 8 Each one role is matched, and a plurality of roles (specifically, watermelon and any of BB) are matched to IV = 9-11, respectively.

  After the lottery table is selected, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, a determination value DV to be used when determining whether or not the winning combination is made is set. In this determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the first determination value setting process, the random number value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and the point value PV corresponding to 1 which is the current index value IV is added to the random number value to obtain a new value. The judgment value is set to DV.

  Thereafter, in step S309, it is determined whether or not the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV. It is determined whether the determination value DV exceeds 65535 in the success or failure determination of the winning combination. If it exceeds 65,535, the process proceeds to step S310, and the winning flag of the part corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the judgment value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 3, the bell winning flag is set in step S310, and when the judgment value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 9, the first BB is elected in step S310. Set flag and watermelon winning flag. That is, when the judgment value DV exceeds 65535 when any one of IV = 1 to 8, one combination is won in one game, and the judgment value when any of IV = 9 to 11 If the DV exceeds 65535, multiple roles will be won in one game.

  By the way, if the set winning flag is any of the re-playing game winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, the bell winning flag, the first cherry winning flag, and the second cherry winning flag, the winning flag is set to the corresponding selecting flag. It is reset after the end of the game (see S203 of the normal processing). On the other hand, when the winning flag is any of the first to third BB winning flags, these BB winning flags are reset under the condition that the corresponding BB winning is established. That is, the first to third BB winning flags may be validated over a plurality of games. In step S310 in the state of carrying over any BB winning flag, if the current index value IV is 1 to 5, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and the current index value IV is 6 to 8 If it is, the corresponding BB winning flag is not set, and if the current index value IV is 9 to 11, only the watermelon winning flag is set. That is, in a game in which any BB winning flag is carried over, when a player wins replay, bell, watermelon, first or second cherry, the corresponding winning flag is set while any BB is won. Even if this is the case, the BB winning flag is not set anew.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S309, it means that the player has fallen out of the role corresponding to the index value IV. In such a case, the index value IV is incremented by 1 in step S311, and it is determined in step S312 whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is an object to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether the index value IV incremented by one has exceeded the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether the determination is yes or no, the process returns to step S308, and the determination of the combination is continued. At this time, in step S308, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for the determination of success or failure of the previous combination to obtain a new determination value DV. In step S309, it is determined whether the winning combination is successful or not based on the determination value DV.

  After the winning flag is set in step S310, or when it is determined in step S312 that there is no determination object to be determined as a result of the determination, it means that the determination of the result of the winning combination has ended. In such a case, a lottery result command is set in step S313. Here, the lottery result command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the success or failure determination of the winning combination. By the way, in case of judging the winning or losing of the part using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the probability of winning Bell, the first cherry and the second cherry is about 1⁄4, respectively, and the probability of winning only watermelon is about 720. The probability of winning on one of the 1st, 1st BB, 2nd BB, and 3rd BB is about 1/1200, the probability of winning on both the watermelon and 1st BB is about 1/1200, watermelon and the 2nd BB The probability of winning both is about 1/1200, and the probability of winning both watermelon and 3rd BB is about 1/1200. In addition, the probability of losing without winning in any of the roles is about 1.8 times. Furthermore, the probability of winning a watermelon is 1/256, and about 64% of the winning watermelons wins any of the first to third BBs. Similarly, the winning probability of each BB is about 1 in 601, and about 50% of the winnings of each BB are both won by watermelon.

  After determining whether or not the winning combination has been made, in step S314, a slip table setting process for setting a slip table (stop table) for reel stop control is performed, and the present process is ended. Here, the slip table is a table in which it is determined how much the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are slid (rotated) and stopped after the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. That is, with the slip table, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are pressed, the arrival symbol (arrival symbol number) reaching the base position (lower end in the present embodiment) and the base position are actually stopped. A stop data group capable of deriving a relationship with a stop symbol (stop symbol number).

  In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the stop mode for stopping the arrival symbol reaching the base position as it is when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated To stop after sliding 1 reel of reels, stop after stopping by sliding 2 reels, stopping after sliding 3 stops, and stopping after sliding 4 reels Five patterns of stopping modes are prepared, including stopping modes. A plurality of slide tables in which one of the five stop modes is set for each symbol number of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are prepared for each combination.

  Thus, by setting the slide table so that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops between the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated and the specified time (190 msec) elapses, the display window 26L, It is possible to give the player an impression as if the symbol array (hereinafter referred to as a stopped eye) stopped in a visible range from the 26M and 26R is as if determined by the operation of the player. In addition, by making it possible to slide up to four symbols, it becomes possible to stop the combination of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination of the lottery and the corresponding symbols on the effective line as much as possible within such a prescribed time. .

  FIG. 14 is an example of a slip table which is set when the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the effective line. The symbol of the number whose slip number is 0 is a symbol which actually stops at the lower stage. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 7th "red 7" symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, the left reel 32L stops without slipping and the "red 7" symbol is Stop at the bottom. In addition, the symbol of the number whose slip number is not 0 means that the reel slips by the number of the described symbols. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the first "Replay" symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L slides by 4 symbols, and the fifth "Replay" symbol is The 7th "red 7" symbol stops at the top while stopping at the bottom. Thus, in the slip table, the number of slips when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the symbols attached to the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R reach the lower stage is set for each symbol number.

  In the slip table setting process, the winning flag set in the win flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is confirmed, and a slip table corresponding uniquely to the set win flag is stored in the slip table storage area 106b of the RAM 106. set. At this time, in the slot machine 10, the winning symbol of the middle reel 32M is in the upper stage or in the middle stage so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination of the left reel 32L (hereinafter referred to as "winning symbol") stops in the upper stage or the lower stage. In order to stop at, the slip table set so that the winning symbol of the right reel 32R is stopped at the upper or lower stage is set.

  The slip table shown in FIG. 14 is a slip table that is initially set when only the first BB is won. However, even when the slip table is first set, the "red 7" symbol may not stop at the above-mentioned position depending on the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. This determines in advance the range that can be slipped within 190 msec (up to 4 symbols) from the timing when the stop switch is pressed, and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has one "red 7" symbol each Because they are only arranged one by one.

  Here, the symbol arrangement of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described.

  The "replay" symbols are arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M and 32R such that the distance between the symbol arriving first and the symbol arriving next is 4 symbols or less. For example, the 11th "replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M and the 14th "replay" symbol are arranged so that the interval is 2 symbols, and the 9th "replay" symbol and 14 of the left reel 32L. The "Replay" symbol of No. is arranged so that the interval becomes four symbols. Thus, the "replay" symbols are arranged on the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R such that the interval between the same symbols is 4 symbols or less. As described above, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after being slipped up to four patterns from the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Therefore, by adopting such a symbol arrangement, the "replay" symbol can be stopped at an arbitrary position when establishing the re-game winning, even when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at any timing. . For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 9th "Replay" symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, the "Replay" symbol may be stopped at the lower stage if the left reel 32L is stopped as it is. If you let the left reel 32L slide for 2 symbols and then stop it, you can stop the 14th “Replay” symbol on the upper stage, and if you let the left reel 32L slide for 3 symbols and then stop it, the 14th "Replay" symbol can be stopped in the middle.

  On the other hand, the "red 7" symbols are only arranged one at a position of number 7 for the left reel 32L, number 12 for the middle reel 32M, and number 2 for the right reel 32R. It is not arranged on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R so that the interval is 4 symbols or less. Therefore, for example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 11th "youth" symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, even if the left reel 32L is slipped by 4 symbols, "red 7" The symbol can not be stopped on the effective line. Therefore, even when the 1st BB is won and the "slip table" set to stop the "red 7" symbol on the effective line is set, depending on the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, " There is a case that the first BB winning is not established because the red 7 'symbol does not stop on the effective line. In this slot machine 10, in addition to the "red 7" symbol, each reel 32L, so that a section separated by 5 symbols or more is formed also for the "blue 7" symbol, the "white 7" symbol and the "watermelon" symbol. It is arranged in 32M and 32R. In addition, in the left reel 32L, the "red cherry" symbol, the "blue cherry" symbol, and the "bell" symbol are also arranged so as to form a section separated by 5 or more symbols. Therefore, when one of BB, each cherry, watermelon, and bell is won, it is necessary to operate stop switches 42 to 44 so that the winning symbol stops on the effective line.

  Returning to the description of the slip table setting process, if the BB winning flag and the other hit flags are set, the slip table shown below is set.

  When the BB winning flag and the re-playing winning flag are set, a re-playing winning slide table is set to prioritize the re-playing winning.

  When one of the BB winning flag, the bell winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, and the first to second cherry winning flags is set, a BB priority winning slide table is established to establish the BB winning with priority. However, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the "7" symbol corresponding to the BB winning flag is disposed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R so that a section separated by 5 symbols or more is formed. In some cases, it is not possible to stop the winning BB symbol on the effective line. Therefore, in the BB priority winning slide table, it is impossible to stop the winning BB symbol on the active line so that it is possible to stop the winning BB symbol on the effective line if possible. If it is possible to stop another winning symbol on the effective line, it is set to stop the other winning symbol on the effective line.

  Next, the reel control process of step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, in step S401, a rotation start process for starting rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is performed.

  In the rotation start process, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the reel starts rotating in the previous game, and if the wait time has not elapsed, the wait time has elapsed Wait until you do. When the wait time has elapsed, the wait time for the next game is reset, and motor control initialization processing is performed to set the rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106. By performing such processing, acceleration processing of the stepping motor is started in stepping motor control processing S106 of timer interrupt processing, and the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R start rotation. Therefore, even if the player bets the specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R may not start to rotate immediately. Further, when the wait time has elapsed, a rotation start command to be transmitted is set in order to make the display control device 81 know that the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R has been started. Thereafter, the process stands by until each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates at a constant speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and when each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a constant speed, a constant speed rotation command is set to set End the process. Here, the constant speed rotation command is a command transmitted to make the display control device 81 know that the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R has become constant. In addition, when the rotational speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes constant, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting up a lamp (not shown) of each stop switch 42 to 44. To the player etc.

  Following the rotation start process, in step S402, a pre-stop process is performed.

  In the pre-shutdown process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16, it is first determined in step S501 whether any one of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the process waits until any one of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any one of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether a stop command has been generated. Do. If a stop command has not been issued, the process returns to step S501 and waits until any one of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If a stop command has been issued, the process proceeds to step S 503 to determine whether the current stop command is the third stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch has been operated when only one reel is rotating. . If the current stop command is the third stop command, an affirmative determination is made in step S503, and the pre-stop processing ends. On the other hand, in the case of the first stop command generated when all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are rotating, or the second stop command generated when the two reels are rotating, the determination in step S503 is negative. While making the determination, in step S504, the slip table first change process is performed, and the pre-stop process is ended.

  Here, the slip table first change process is a process of changing the slip table stored in the slip table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 before stopping the reel corresponding to the stop command. In the slip table first change process, for example, when the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42 are operated to generate a first stop command, the slip table is changed. By performing such processing, it is possible to achieve diversification of the number of stops and to reduce the frequency of occurrence of so-called "drops" in which the winning flag is cleared without winning being set corresponding to the winning flag being set. .

  Returning to the description of the reel control processing, when the pre-stop processing is finished in step S402, it means that the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is operated to advance the game and the stop command is generated. In such a case, the stop control process shown in steps S403 to S411 is performed to stop the rotating reel.

  That is, in step S403, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage is confirmed at the timing when the stop switch is operated. Specifically, the symbol number of the arrival symbol reaching the lower stage is confirmed by the excitation pulse number output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the subsequent step S404, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated from the data of symbol numbers corresponding to the reached symbols among the slip tables set in the slip table storage area 106b. In step S405, the calculated slip number is added to the symbol number of the arrival symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol to be actually stopped in the lower stage is determined. In step S406, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the arrival symbol of the reel to be stopped this time and the symbol number of the stop symbol are equal. If it is equal, the reel stop processing of stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S407. Do. Thereafter, in step S408, a rotation information command is set to make the display control device 81 grasp the current rotation status of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and in step S409, a stop symbol command is set. Here, the rotation information command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the rotation state of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and the stop symbol command is a range visible from the display window It is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to make the stopped symbols (upper, middle, lower) grasp. Then, in step S410, it is determined whether all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the slip table second change processing is performed in step S411, and the process returns to the stop pre-processing of step S402.

  Here, the sliding table second change processing is processing for changing the sliding table stored in the sliding table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels have stopped. In the sliding table second change process, the sliding table is changed based on the set winning flag and the stopped reel of the stopped reel. For example, when only the first BB winning flag is set, and the "red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L stops at the lower stage, the "red 7" symbol serving as the first BB symbol on the middle reel 32M is set to stop at the middle or lower stage. Change to the selected slip table. By performing such processing, it is possible to diversify the number of stopped reels to be stopped subsequently according to the result of stopping the reels, and it is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence of a drop.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S410 that all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S412, and the present process is ended. The payout determination process is a process of setting the number of medals to be paid out under the condition that the combination of winning symbols is arranged on the activated line.

  In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each activated line is derived from the symbol numbers of the stopped symbols stopped at the lower part of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is established on the activated line Determine If the winning is achieved, it is further determined whether the winning combination is in agreement with the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning combination and the winning flag match, the winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, when the winning combination and the winning flag do not match, the slot machine 10 is put in an error state and an abnormality occurrence process is performed to notify the occurrence of an error. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination is completed for all the valid lines, a winning command and a pay line command are set, and the payout determination process is ended. Here, the winning command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 to make it possible to grasp which winning is achieved, and the winning line command is an effective line at which the winning is achieved. It is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 to make it grasp.

  Next, an outline of the medal payout process in step S211 will be described.

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is zero. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it is determined in the previous payout determination processing that the winning of the payout of medals has not been established. In such a case, based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not a re-game winning is established. When the re-game winning is not established, the medal payout processing is ended as it is, and when the re-playing winning is established, the re-game setting processing for changing the gaming state to the re-playing state is performed, and the re-game command Is set, and the medal payout process is finished. Here, the replay command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to make it grasp that the next game is replay. In the start waiting process S204 described above, the automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals as the number of payouts are paid out, and the medal payout process is ended. With regard to the payout of medals, specifically, when the count value of the credit counter does not reach the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the number of payouts is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after addition Display on the credit display unit 60. Also, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit during addition of the number of payouts, the medal payout rotary plate is driven to discharge medals from the hopper device 51. Pay out to the medal receiver 50 through the exit 49. In the medal payout process, the number of payouts displayed on the payout number display unit 62 is also changed according to the payout of medals. When the current gaming state is the BB state, the number of remaining payouts is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout number counter described later, and the number of remaining payouts displayed on the remaining number-of-payouts display portion 61 is subtracted. .

  Next, the BB state process of step S213 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  Prior to the description of the BB state process, the BB state will be described. The BB state is configured of an RB transition waiting state and an RB state. The RB shift waiting state is a gaming state in which an RB winning can be established in addition to the watermelon winning, the bell winning, and the first and second cherry winnings. Then, while waiting for RB transition, if you stop along with the "Replay" symbol, "Bell" symbol, and "Replay" symbol from the left on the activated line in the RB transition waiting state, the game condition is RB although the medal payout is not performed Move to RB state from transition waiting state. The RB state consists of 12 JAC games. The JAC game is a game in which the probability of winning being awarded with a medal payout bonus is extremely high compared to that in the normal state. Then, when winning is achieved eight times during the JAC game, the RB state ends even before the JAC game is performed twelve times, and returns to the RB transition waiting state. That is, in the BB state, the gaming state is repeatedly shifted between the RB transition waiting state and the RB state. Then, the BB state ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (specifically, 400). In addition, when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number in the middle of the RB state, not only the BB state but also the RB state is ended. This is a device for suppressing the game's euphoric feeling and securing the soundness of the game by giving an upper limit to the number of medals paid out in the BB state.

  Now, in the BB state process, it is first determined in step S601 whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, the BB determination process shown in steps S602 to S604 is performed.

  In the BB determination process, it is determined whether or not any one of the first to third BB winning flags is set in step S602. If any one of the first to third BB winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S603, and whether or not the corresponding BB winning is achieved based on the winning combination determined in the previous payout determination process. judge. When the BB winning is achieved, BB start processing is executed to shift the gaming state to the BB state in step S604. Specifically, the BB winning flag is cleared and the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 to set the gaming state to the BB state. Further, while being provided in the state information storage area 106c, 400 is set in a remaining payout counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB state.

  When the BB determination process ends, a state command is set in step S605, and the process ends. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the current game state. If it is determined in step S605 that none of the first to third BB winning flags is set (if step S602 is NO), it means that it is a state command or RT state meaning that it is a normal state. Set the state command. In addition, when it is determined that BB winning is not established although one of the first to third BB winning flags is set (in the case of NO at step S603), it means that the BB carryover state is established. Set the command. Furthermore, when the BB start process is performed in step S604, a state command indicating that the state is the BB state is set.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the current gaming state is the BB state, it is further determined in step S606 whether or not it is the RB state. If it is determined that it is not in the RB state, it means that it is in the RB transfer waiting state, so the RB transfer waiting state process shown in steps S 607 to S 611 is performed.

  In the RB shift waiting state process, in step S607, it is determined whether or not the RB winning is achieved based on the winning establishment combination set in the previous payout determination process. Then, when the RB winning is achieved, the RB start processing is executed to shift the gaming state to the RB state in step S608. Specifically, the RB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the RB state. Incidentally, the determination as to whether or not it is the RB state in the previous step S606 is made based on the presence or absence of the RB setting flag. Further, 8 is set in the remaining payout winning counter for counting the number of winnings established in the RB state, and 12 is set in the remaining JAC game counter for counting the number of remaining games of the JAC game. The remaining payout winning counter and the remaining JAC winning counter are provided in the state information storage area 106c. After performing the RB start process, in step S605, a state command indicating that the state is the RB state is set, and the process ends.

  If it is determined in step S607 that the RB winning is not established, it means that a winning other than the RB winning is established or no winning is not established under the RB transition waiting state. Therefore, in step S609, it is determined whether the value of the remaining payout counter is zero. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number, meaning that the end condition of the BB state is not satisfied. Set a status command that means that there is, and end this process. On the other hand, when the value of the remaining payout counter is 0, it means that the end condition of the BB state is satisfied. In such a case, the BB setting flag is cleared in step S610 as the BB end process. In the following step S611, RT start processing is executed to shift the gaming state to the RT state. In the RT start process, the RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the RT state. Further, 100 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting the number of remaining games in the RT state provided in the state information storage area 106c. Thereafter, in step S605, a state command meaning that it is in the RT state is set, and the process ends. Note that the determination as to whether or not the RT state in step S302 is made based on the presence or absence of the RT setting flag, and in step S605 a state command that means that the RT state is set when the RT setting flag is set. Is supposed to be set.

  If it is determined in step S606 that the current gaming state is the RB state, the RB state processing is performed in step S612. Here, RB state processing will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S701, it is determined based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process whether or not a winning is achieved. If a winning is achieved, the value of the remaining payout winning counter is decremented by 1 in step S702. After that, or if it is determined in step S701 that no winning is achieved, it means that the JAC game has been completed for one game, so the value of the remaining JAC game counter is decremented by 1 in step S703.

  In step S704, it is determined whether or not either the remaining payout winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become 0. If one of the conditions is 0, that is, if the winning is achieved 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times, it means that the ending condition of the RB state is satisfied, so the RB state is determined in step S705. Execute RB end processing to end the process. Specifically, the RB setting flag is cleared, and the values of the remaining payout winning counter and the remaining JAC game counter are reset. After the RB end processing is performed, or when it is determined in step S704 that the end condition of the RB state is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S706, and it is determined whether the value of the remaining payout counter is 0 or not. If the value of the remaining payout counter is not 0, this means that the end condition of the BB state is not satisfied, and the present process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the remaining payout counter is 0, this means that the end condition of the BB state is satisfied, so the above-described RB end processing is performed in step S707, and the BB setting flag is set in step S708. Clear Thereafter, the above-described RT start process is executed in step S709, and this process ends.

  Referring back to the flowchart of FIG. 17, when the RB state process is performed in step S612, the state command is set in step S605, and the process ends. In step S605 after the RB state processing, it is checked whether the BB setting flag is present and whether the RB setting flag is present. If both the BB setting flag and the RB setting flag are set, a status command that means an RB status is set, and if only the BB setting flag is set, the RB transition waiting status is set. A state command meaning that is set, and if any setting flag is not set, a state command meaning that it is in the RT state is set.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the BB state ends, the RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the gaming state shifts to the RT state.

  Here, the RT state will be briefly described. The RT state is a gaming state in which the RT state lottery table set for the RT state in the lottery process is selected, and on the basis of the lottery table, the judgment of each winning combination is made. In the RT state lottery table, the same role as the normal state lottery table is set as a role to be judged as a success or failure. In addition, although the point value PV other than replay is set to the same value as the lottery table for normal state in the RT state lottery table, the point value PV for replay is set as 46393 and the normal state It is set much higher than the set value (8980) of the lottery table. Therefore, when transitioning to the RT state, the probability of winning a replay becomes very high, and the probability of coming off becomes very low (1/65536). Since the re-game winning is achieved regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the probability of the re-winning being achieved is extremely high. As a result, when the player shifts to the RT state, the player can play the game while suppressing the reduction of the medals owned by the player. The RT state ends when the game is played a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment), when the BB is won, and when the first cherry winning or the second cherry winning is established.

  In the RT state process in step S212, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 19, it is determined in step S801 whether or not the current gaming state is the RT state. If not, the process is ended. If the current gaming state is the RT state, the process proceeds to step S802, and the value of the remaining game number counter is decremented by one. In the following step S803, it is determined whether the value of the remaining game number counter is 0 or not. If the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, it means that the game has been performed a predetermined number of times in the RT state, so the RT setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is selected in step S804. Clear and complete this process. As a result, when the game is played a predetermined number of times under the RT state, the gaming state shifts from the RT state to the normal state. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S805, and it is determined whether the BB winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the BB winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S806, and it is determined whether the first cherry winning or the second cherry winning is achieved based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination processing. . If the BB winning flag is set, or if any cherry winning is achieved, the process proceeds to step S 807 and the value of the remaining game number counter is cleared. Thereafter, in step S804, the RT setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared, and this process is ended. As a result, when the BB is won under the RT state or when any cherry winning is established, the gaming state is shifted from the RT state to the normal state. On the other hand, when the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, and the BB winning flag is not set, and none of the cherries are won (steps S803, S805 and S806 are all NO). Since this means that the termination condition of the RT state is not satisfied, the present processing is terminated as it is.

  In the present embodiment, in the auxiliary rendering unit of the light emitting unit 33, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64 and the auxiliary display unit 65, a suggestion of a winning combination is made or a winning combination is won at the start of rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Suggestive rendition that suggests or may be performed. So, below, the process which the display control apparatus 81 which drive-controls an assistance production part performs when performing suggestion production is demonstrated.

  First, the configuration of the display control device 81 will be described. The display control device 81 is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box in which the display control substrate 81 a is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The substrate box is subjected to a sealing process so as to leave a trace that can not be opened or is released. FIG. 20 is a plan view showing the configuration on the mounting surface side of the display control board 81a.

  The display control board 81a includes a mounting surface on which electronic components such as digital circuits are mounted and a back surface electrically connected to the mounting surface via a via hole, and a conductor pattern is printed on each of these surfaces. ing. At substantially the center of the mounting surface, a CPU 82 for controlling the main control, and a plurality of latch circuits IC 83 for processing data output from the CPU 82 into various signals corresponding to each case are mounted.

  In the CPU 82, a ROM storing various control programs to be executed by the CPU 82 and fixed value data, and a work area for temporarily storing various data in executing the control programs stored in the ROM are secured. In addition to the RAM for processing, various processing circuits and various counters are incorporated. The RAM stores a memory for temporarily storing various data, a lottery result storage area for storing a lottery result of a combination, and rotation information storage for storing the rotation status of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. An area, an effect information storage area for storing various data used when executing the suggested effect, and the like are provided. The ROM and the RAM may be configured separately from the CPU 82.

  Connector mounting areas are formed in the upper, lower, and right portions of the display control board 81a in the drawing, and a connector 84 for connecting to the main control device 101, an auxiliary effect unit, and the like is mounted in the area. ing. A buffer circuit IC mounting area is formed on the right side of the display control board 81a in the figure, and a buffer circuit IC 85 for removing noise and shaping the waveform of the input signal is mounted in the area. . However, in the connector mounting area, one connector non-mounting area 84a which can be mounted but is not actually mounted is provided, and the buffer circuit IC can be mounted in the buffer circuit IC mounting area. There are provided two buffer circuit IC non-mounting areas 85a which are not actually mounted. Each of the non-mounting areas 84a and 85a is an area for mounting a corresponding electronic component when performing a performance test to be described later. Not only the conductor patterns connecting the mounted electronic components are printed on the display control board 81a, but also the conductor patterns connecting the CPU 82 and the non-mounting areas 84a and 85a. That is, on the display control board 81a, the buffer circuit IC and the connector are not mounted, so that the broken part of the electric wiring is formed. In the substrate box accommodating the display control board 81a, an opening for exposing the connector 84 to the outside is formed at a position corresponding to the connector 84, while at a position corresponding to the connector non-mounting area 84a. The opening is not formed.

  Next, lottery result command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S901, it is determined whether or not a lottery result command has been received, and if it has not been received, the present processing ends. If the lottery result command is received, the process proceeds to step S902, and information indicated by the lottery result command, that is, the lottery result of the combination performed by the main control device 101 is stored in the lottery result storage area of the RAM. Thereafter, in step S903, it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the information stored in the lottery result storage area. If a winning combination has been won, the process advances to step S904 to execute effect determination processing.

  Describing the outline of the effect determination process, in the effect determination process, it is determined based on the winning combination, the current gaming state, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81 whether or not to perform a suggested effect. In addition, when it is determined that the suggestion effect is to be performed, it is determined which of the effect corresponding to the winning combination and the effect not corresponding to the winning combination is to be performed. Here, the winning combination corresponding effect is a suggestion effect that displays the combination of the winning symbols on the auxiliary display unit 65, and the winning combination non-corresponding effect is any combination of the winning symbols not displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 It is a suggestion effect that suggests that he was elected. For example, when performing a winning combination corresponding presentation in the situation where the first cherry has been elected, the first cherry symbol "red cherry" symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65, the situation where the second cherry has been elected When the effect corresponding to the winning combination is to be performed, the second cherry symbol "blue cherry" symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. On the other hand, in the case of performing the winning combination non-corresponding effect in a situation where it has been elected to some role such as the first cherry, for example, a voice "I was elected something" is output from the speaker 64. In the effect determination process in the situation where the gaming state is the RT state and the first cherries or the second cherries are elected, it is determined that the suggested effects are always performed, and either of the winning combination corresponding effects and the winning combination non-corresponding effects Decide what to do.

  If it is determined in step S903 that no winning combination has been won, or if the effect determination process is performed in step S904, the process proceeds to step S905, and the appropriate operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 is designated. Execute operation position specification processing to Thereafter, in step S906, drive control processing for driving and controlling the auxiliary rendering unit is performed to cause the auxiliary rendering unit to perform the suggested rendering and the like, and the present processing is ended.

  The operation position designation process of step S905 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether to perform a suggested effect in the current game. In the case of performing the suggestion effect, the process proceeds to step S1002, and it is determined whether the suggestion effect is a winning combination corresponding effect. If it is the winning combination corresponding effect, the process proceeds to step S1003, and it is determined whether the winning combination is the first cherry or the second cherry. If the winning combination is the first cherries or the second cherries, the situation determination process is executed in step S1004, and this process is ended.

  Prior to the description of the situation determination processing, the degree of advantage of the player when the first cherry or the second cherry is won will be described.

  First, the symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L will be briefly described. One left cherry symbol "red cherry" symbol which is the first cherry symbol is arranged at the third position on the left reel 32L, and only one second cherry symbol "blue cherry" symbol which is the second cherry symbol is arranged at the sixteenth position It is done. For this reason, when establishing the first cherry winning, it is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 when the "red cherry" symbol of the 18th "replay" symbol-the third symbol has reached the lower stage, In order to establish the second cherry winning, it is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 when the "blue cherry" symbol of the 10th "bell" symbol to the 16th symbol has reached the lower stage. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated to establish the first cherry winning, the second cherry winning is not realized, and the left stop switch 42 is operated to establish the second cherry winning. 1Cherry winning is not established. In addition, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 4th "bell" symbol to the 9th "replay" symbol and the 17th "watermelon" symbol has reached the lower stage, the first cherry winning and Neither of the 2nd Cherry winnings will be established. Therefore, when the suggestion effect is not performed or the winning combination non-rendering effect is performed, the player estimates whether the first cherry or the second cherry has been won and then the left stop switch 42. Need to operate.

  When the first cherry or the second cherry is won, four medals are paid out if the cherry winning corresponding to the winning combination is established, and the medal is not paid if the cherry winning is not established. Since three medals are required for one game, if the cherry winning combination with the winning combination is established, the medal owned by the player increases by one, and if the cherry winning combination is not established, the three medals It will decrease. That is, in the case where the game is compared in one game, the medal owned by the player is increased by one if the cherry winning corresponding to the winning combination is established, and the medal is decreased by three if the cherry winning is not established. As a result, the player who holds the cherry prize corresponding to the winning combination has more medals owned by the player. However, when the first cherry winning or the second cherry winning is established under the RT state, the gaming state is restored from the RT state to the normal state. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when 99 games are played after shifting to the RT state, the first cherry winning is achieved when the game is played without establishing the first cherry winning and the second cherry winning. In addition, it is possible to expect to obtain more medals than in the case of playing a game while establishing the second cherry prize, and it is possible to expect the first cherry prize only for the 100th game after shifting to the RT state. It is possible to expect to obtain more medals in the case of establishing the second cherry winning than in the case of not forming. In other words, in the case of winning the first cherry or the second cherry under the RT state, the player who does not achieve the cherry winning corresponding to the winning combination is the player except for the 100th game after transitioning to the RT state. The degree of advantage of

  Now, in the situation determination processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23, it is determined in step S1101 whether or not the winning combination is the first cherry. If it is the first cherry, it is determined in step S1102 whether the current gaming state is the RT state or not, and if it is the RT state, the current game is the final game in the RT state in step S1103. It is determined whether or not there is a 100 game after transition to the RT state. As described above, in the case where the current gaming state is not the RT state or the final game in the RT state, the number of medals won by the player is greater when the first cherry winning is not established. Therefore, in step S1104, operation information indicating the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 when establishing the first cherry winning is set (operation information setting process). Specifically, "3" indicating the symbol number with the "red cherry" symbol of the left reel 32L is set as the left operation information, and "21" indicating that any operation timing is acceptable as the middle operation information. Is set, and “21” is set as right operation information, which indicates that any operation timing is acceptable. On the other hand, when the current game is not the final game in the RT state (when step S1103 is NO), the player's number of medals acquired will eventually increase if the first cherry winning is not established. Therefore, in step S1105, operation information indicating the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 when avoiding the formation of the first cherry winning is set (operation information setting process). Specifically, as the left operation information, "16" indicating a symbol number with a "blue cherries" symbol other than the winning symbol of the left reel 32L is set, and as the middle operation information, any operation timing may be used. “21” is set, and “21” is set as right operation information to indicate that any operation timing is acceptable.

  If it is determined in step S1101 that the winning combination is not the first cherry, it means that the winning combination is the second cherry. In such a case, it is determined in step S1106 whether or not the current gaming state is the RT state, and if it is in the RT state, it is further determined in step S1107 whether the current game is the final game in the RT state. Do. As described above, in the case where the current gaming state is not the RT state or the final game in the RT state, the number of medals won by the player is greater when the second cherry winning is not established. Therefore, in step S1108, operation information indicating the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 at the time of establishing the second cherry winning is set. Specifically, "16" indicating the symbol number with the "blue cherry" symbol of the left reel 32L is set as the left operation information, and "21" indicating that any operation timing is acceptable as the middle operation information. Is set, and “21” is set as right operation information, which indicates that any operation timing is acceptable. On the other hand, if the current game is not the final game in the RT state (if step S1107 is NO), the player's number of medals acquired will eventually increase if the second cherry winning is not established. Therefore, in step S1109, operation information indicating the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 at the time of avoiding establishment of the second cherry winning is set. Specifically, as the left operation information, "3" indicating the symbol number with the "red cherry" symbol other than the winning symbol of the left reel 32L is set, and as the middle operation information, any operation timing may be used. “21” is set, and “21” is set as right operation information to indicate that any operation timing is acceptable.

  Here, the operation information is not output to the auxiliary effect unit such as the auxiliary display unit 65, but from the CPU 82 of the display control board 81a via the buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a and the connector non-mounting area 84a. Data signal output to the That is, the operation information is a data signal that can be output to the outside by mounting the buffer circuit IC in the buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a and mounting the connector in the connector non-mounting area 84a. In other words, in the operation information, when the buffer circuit IC is not mounted in the buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a and the connector is not mounted in the connector non-mounting area 84a, the output port of the CPU 82 (operation information output means ) Is a data signal that is not output to the outside of the display control device 81 although it is output. The action of the operation information will be described later.

  Returning to the explanation of the operation position designation process, when it is determined in step S1002 that the suggestion effect is not a winning combination corresponding effect, or in step S1003, it is determined that the winning combination is a combination other than the first cherry and the second cherry. In step S1005, the operation information setting process is executed, and the process ends.

  In the operation information setting process of step S1005, when the suggestion effect corresponds to the winning combination corresponding to the winning combinations other than the first cherry and the second cherry, a winning symbol is attached as each operation information of left, middle and right Set the information indicating the symbol number. For example, when the winning combination is watermelon, "6" indicating the symbol number with the "watermelon" symbol on the left reel 32L is set as the left operation information, and "middle reel 32M's" is set as the middle operation information. "3" indicating the symbol number with the watermelon symbol is set, and "1" indicating the symbol number with the "watermelon" symbol of the right reel 32R is set as the right operation information.

  Further, when the suggestion effect is the winning combination non-correspondence effect, the following operation information is set.

  When the gaming state is the normal state, or when it is the final game in the RT state, "3" indicating the symbol number with the "red cherry" symbol is set as the left operation information, and the middle and right As operation information, information indicating a symbol number capable of establishing a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is set. The reason for setting such operation information is as follows. In the slot machine 10, there are various cherry winnings, watermelon winnings and bell winnings as winnings that may occur. Therefore, when the winning combination non-corresponding effect is performed, it is assumed that the player operates the respective stop switches 42 to 44 so that no dropout occurs in the normal state. In the left reel 32L, the "bell" symbol is disposed at the second and fourth positions adjacent to the "red cherry" symbol, and the 0th and the sixth positions are two symbols separated from the "red cherry" symbol. The "watermelon" pattern is placed on the. Therefore, the left stop switch 42 is operated at a timing at which the "red cherry" symbol can be reached to any one of the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage, and another stop switch 43, based on the stop result of the left reel 32L. When 44 is operated, the occurrence of a drop can be avoided except when the second cherry is won. Therefore, it is assumed that the player is highly likely to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 at the above-described timing when the winning combination non-correspondence effect is performed under the normal state. In addition, the winning probability of the first cherry and the winning probability of the second cherry are both about one-fourth, and the left stop switch 42 targets either the "red cherry" symbol or the "blue cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L. Even when operated, the chance to miss the cherry prize is half. Therefore, by setting "3" indicating the symbol number with the "red cherry" symbol attached as the left operation information, as in the case where the player aims the "red cherry" symbol and the "blue cherry" symbol separately, It is because it will miss the cherry winning with a probability of one half.

  If the gaming state is the RT state and is other than the final game in the RT state, "4" is set as the left operation information, and a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established as the middle and right operation information. The information which shows the symbol number which can be set is set. The reason for setting such operation information is as follows. As described above, in the RT state, when the current game is not the final game, the number of medals won by the player will eventually increase if the first cherry winning is not established. Therefore, when the winning combination non-corresponding effect is performed in such a situation, the player, while avoiding the formation of the first cherry winning and the second cherry winning, each stop switch so that the watermelon winning and bell winning are established It is assumed to operate 42-44. Then, while operating the left stop switch 42 at the timing when the fourth "bell" symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the other stop switches 43 and 44 are operated based on the stop result of the left reel 32L In this case, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of the watermelon winning and the bell winning while avoiding the establishment of the first cherry winning and the second cherry winning.

  If it is determined in step S1001 that no suggestion effect is to be performed, the process proceeds to step S1006, and "21" indicating that any operation timing is acceptable is set as left, middle, and right operation information, and this processing is performed. Finish.

  Next, the configuration at the time of conducting a performance test of the slot machine 10 will be described.

  FIG. 24 is a schematic configuration view showing a test apparatus at the time of performance test. When performing a performance test, as shown in FIG. 24, the main control device 101 of the slot machine 10 and the first relay terminal board 201 are connected through electrical wiring such as a harness, and the performance of the first relay terminal board 201 and the performance is performed. The test machine 301 is connected through electrical wiring such as a harness. Further, the display control device 81 of the slot machine 10 and the second relay terminal substrate 202 are connected through electrical wiring such as a harness, and the second relay terminal substrate 202 and the performance tester 301 are connected through electrical wiring such as a harness. . As described above, the connector non-mounting area 84a and the buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a are provided on the mounting surface of the display control board 81a (see FIG. 20). In the performance test, first, the buffer circuit IC and the test connector are mounted on the non-mounting areas 84a and 85a, and the test connector and the input connector of the second relay terminal board 202 are electrically Connect through wiring. The first relay terminal board 201 and the second relay terminal board 202 are for relaying data signals output from the corresponding control devices 101 and 81, and processing such as processing of the data signal is not performed. The performance tester 301 is for acquiring performance data such as medal payout performance of the slot machine 10 based on data signals output from the relay terminal boards 201 and 202.

  Here, from the start to the end of one game will be described as a specific example. However, the description of each of the relay terminal boards 201 and 202 not involved in processing of the data signal is omitted.

  When the game is started, the performance tester 301 outputs, to the main control device 101, an insertion signal indicating that the specified number of medals have been inserted, and a start signal indicating that the start lever 41 has been operated. When the input signal and the start signal are input, main controller 101 makes an affirmative determination in step S206 of the normal processing, and outputs a start command to performance tester 301 and display controller 81 (see FIG. 11). ). Thereafter, the main control device 101 executes a lottery process, and outputs a lottery result command to the performance tester 301 and the display control device 81 (see FIG. 12).

  The display control device 81 executes the lottery result command processing when the lottery result command is input, and the left operation information, the middle operation information, and the right operation information indicating the operation timing of each of the stop switches 42 to 44 are performance testers 301. Output to At this time, the display control device 81 does not output, to the performance tester 301, a data signal indicating whether to perform the suggestion effect or a data signal indicating the type of the suggestion effect.

  When starting to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the main control device 101 outputs a rotation start command to the performance tester 301 and the display control device 81, and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has a constant speed. In the case of rotation, a constant speed rotation command is output to the performance tester 301 and the display control device 81. In addition, main controller 101, whichever reel rotates one turn with respect to performance tester 301, each time a detection signal from a reel index sensor installed in each of reels 32L, 32M, 32R is input Output a rotation signal indicating.

  The performance tester 301 recognizes that it is possible to generate a stop command by inputting a constant-speed rotation command, and inputs a rotation signal, thereby causing the display window 26L, 26M, 26R to be input. Understand the symbols that are visible. Explaining the grasp of the symbols in more detail, each reel index sensor is installed to output a detection signal when the symbol No. 0 of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is located at the lower stage, and the main control device The 101 outputs an excitation pulse every 1.49 msec (stepper motor control processing S106 of timer interrupt processing, see FIG. 10) to rotate the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R. Therefore, the performance test machine 301 is a symbol that can be viewed from the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R by grasping the elapsed time since the rotation signal is input, more specifically, each reel 32L, 32M. , 32R, find the symbol number located at the bottom. Then, the performance tester 301 comes to a timing slightly before (more specifically, 5 msec before) the symbol number located at the bottom of the left reel 32L after entering the constant speed rotation command becomes the symbol number indicated by the left operation information In this case, a left stop operation signal indicating that the left stop switch 42 has been operated is output to the main control device 101. When the left stop operation signal is input, the main control device 101 stops the left reel 32L and outputs a rotation information command and a stop symbol command to the performance tester 301 and the display control device 81. If the performance tester 301 enters the stop symbol command and the symbol number located at the lower end of the middle reel 32M becomes the symbol number indicated by the middle operation information, the timing is a little before (more specifically, 5 msec before), An intermediate stop operation signal indicating that the intermediate stop switch 43 is operated is output to the main control device 101. When the middle stop operation signal is input, main controller 101 stops middle reel 32M and outputs a rotation information command and a stop symbol command to performance tester 301 and display control device 81. The performance tester 301 is at a timing slightly before (more specifically, 5 msec before) the symbol number located at the lower end of the right reel 32R after entering the stop symbol command of the middle reel 32M becomes the symbol number indicated by the right operation information If it does, a right stop operation signal indicating that the right stop switch 44 is operated is output to the main control device 101. When the right stop operation signal is input, main controller 101 stops right reel 32R and outputs a rotation information command and a stop symbol command to performance tester 301 and display control device 81. When “21” is input as the operation information, the performance tester 301 sends a command to the main control device 101 when a prescribed time set in advance has elapsed since the constant speed rotation command or the stop symbol command has been input. In response, it outputs a stop operation signal.

  When all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop, the main control device 101 executes various processes such as the payout determination process and the BB state process, and performs a prize command, a state command, a payout number command indicating the number of paid medals, etc. Output to the tester 301. When the process shifts to start waiting processing, a start waiting command indicating that the next game can be started is output to the performance tester 301.

  According to the present embodiment described above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  In the operation position designation process, the display control device 81 determines the execution presence / absence of the suggestion effect and the type of the suggestion effect, and sets operation information for designating the appropriate operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. With this configuration, the slot machine 10 can be played by using the performance test machine for the number of games without using the game for the number of times necessary for measuring the medal payout performance while the person actually confirms the suggested effect. You can grasp the medal payout performance of Therefore, the performance test of the slot machine 10 can be performed relatively easily.

  Certainly, it is also possible to perform a performance test by outputting a stop operation signal from the performance tester 301 so that the above-mentioned operation information is not set, and a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. However, in such a configuration, no dropout occurs under the normal state, and the RT state ends with the game winning the first cherry or the second cherry, so the player actually plays the game in the game arcade etc. A difference will occur between the medal payout performance in the case where it is performed and the medal payout performance acquired using the performance testing machine 301. For this reason, a manufacturer or the like who manufactures the slot machine 10 can not grasp the accurate medal payout performance at the development stage of the slot machine 10. In addition, in order to eliminate this concern, if a person performs the number of games necessary to measure the medal payout performance while checking the suggested effect while actually performing the performance test, the time required for the performance test is long. And the human cost would be significant. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the operation information for designating the appropriate operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 is determined by determining the execution of the suggestion effect and the type of the suggestion effect, each concern described above can be resolved. It becomes possible to conduct a performance test in a suitable form.

  In addition, by adopting such a configuration, when the display control device 81 is tampered with in connection with the suggestion effect, it is possible to easily detect the fraud. As the fraud, for example, the selection frequency of the winning combination non-corresponding effect is reduced and the selection frequency of the winning character corresponding effect is increased, the occurrence frequency of the drop is reduced in the normal state, and the RT accompanying the cherry winning is established in the RT state. There is a possibility of fraud that prevents the termination of the state. More specifically, there may be an injustice in which a winning combination corresponding effect is always performed when it is determined to perform a suggested effect, or an injustice in which a winning combination corresponding effect is always performed when a winning combination is won. When such an injustice is made, there is a concern that many medals may be obtained illegally in a game arcade or the like, but it becomes difficult to determine whether or not the injustice is actually made. This is because it is general that many slot machines are installed in the game arcade and the like, and it is difficult to check the occurrence frequency of the winning combination corresponding presentation. In addition, even when the selection frequency of the winning combination corresponding production is high, it is difficult to determine whether the selection frequency is high due to fraud or temporarily high selection frequency due to the deviation of the determination in the effect determination processing. . Therefore, when the administrator of the game arcade or the like or the manufacturer who manufactures the slot machine 10 actually tries to confirm the presence or absence of the game by performing the game a number of times in which the occurrence frequency of the winning combination corresponding presentation can be confirmed. There is a concern that the time taken to detect fraud may be long and the detection of fraud may be delayed. There are also concerns about human cost issues. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the operation information for specifying the appropriate operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 is determined by determining the execution of the suggestion effect and the type of the suggestion effect, the performance tester 301 is used mechanically. Even when playing a game, it is possible to obtain the same medal payout performance as when a person actually played a game, and the medal payout performance obtained from the measurement and the medal payout performance inherent to the slot machine 10 The presence or absence of fraud can be confirmed by comparing.

  Furthermore, in order to make it difficult to detect fraud by the performance test machine 301, the operation information setting process in the case where it is determined that the winning combination non-corresponding presentation is performed with a predetermined probability when it is determined to perform the winning combination corresponding presentation. There is also a possibility that the fraud to be performed, that is, the fraud to be performed that does not match the suggestion effect to be performed and the operation information to be set may be performed. To give a specific example, in the configuration in which the winning combination-compatible presentation is selected with a probability of one half when it is determined to perform the suggested rendering, and the winning combination non-compatible presentation is selected with a probability of one half, When it is determined to perform the action, the injustice is made so that the winning combination corresponding effect is always selected, and when the affirmation determination is made in step S1002 of the operation position specification process Cheat to move forward. When such injustice is made, while the winning combination correspondence production is always performed as the suggestion effect in the auxiliary display section 65, the operation information corresponding to the winning combination non-corresponding production with the probability of a half is set as the operation information Therefore, in the test using the performance tester 301, it is difficult to detect fraud. However, if such a fraud is confirmed by a person performing the performance test by the performance tester 301, a mismatch will occur between the suggested effect and the stopped appearance, so confirm the occurrence frequency of the winning combination corresponding effect. It can be easily found in less than possible times. For example, it is because an event such as a watermelon winning is not established although a winning combination corresponding presentation which suggests watermelon winning in a normal state is performed.

  As a result of the above, when the display control device 81 is tampered with in connection with the suggestion effect, it is possible to easily detect the fraud.

  Furthermore, the main control device 101 performs sealing processing not only on the substrate box itself but also on the housing 11, that is, a plurality of sealing processings having different functions are performed, so that the fraud prevention effect is high. On the other hand, since the display control device 81 performs sealing processing only on the substrate box, there is a high possibility that the display control device 81 will be tampered with in comparison with the main control device 101, and the ROM of the display control substrate 81a is replaced with the illegal ROM. There is concern about the possibility.

  As a method for finding such a fraudulent ROM, a method is conceivable in which a fraud is found by analyzing the ROM instead of playing a game using the performance tester 301 as described above to discover the fraud. However, in the configuration in which the display control device 81 performs control related to the suggestion effect instead of the main control device 101, there is a concern that the detection of fraud may be delayed as compared to the case where the performance tester 301 is used. The ROM of the main control unit 101 is at most 16 kilobytes from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, and can be easily analyzed because its capacity is relatively small, while the ROM of the display control unit 81 is diversified and graphic As a result of improving the performance, its capacity is much larger than that of the ROM of the main control device 101, and it takes a lot of time for analysis.

  In addition, in the configuration in which the CPU and the ROM are separately mounted on the display control board, the electrical connection between the CPU and the ROM is disconnected, and the illegal ROM is located at another position while the regular ROM is mounted on the display control board. There is a possibility that a fraud may be made to electrically connect the fraudulent ROM and the CPU. If such a fraud is made, even if ROM analysis is performed, the fraud can not be found. This is because the ROM to be analyzed is a regular ROM. There is also an idea that if the illegal ROM is mounted at another position, the illegal ROM can be found by visually observing the display control board, but many electronic components are mounted on the mounting surface of the display control board. Therefore, it is difficult to visually detect an illegal ROM. On the other hand, when playing a game using the performance tester 301, since the CPU operates based on the program of the unauthorized ROM, it can be easily found that the unauthorized ROM is mounted.

  When the winning combination corresponding effect is performed, if the winning combination is a combination other than the first cherries and the second cherries, information indicating the symbol number with the winning symbol is set as each operation information of left, middle and right, If the winning combination is the first cherries or the second cherries, information indicating symbol numbers is set as left, middle, and right operation information so that the number of medals acquired by the player increases. It is assumed that a general player plays a game expecting to obtain more medals. Therefore, by adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to grasp the medal payout performance when the player actually plays a game at a game arcade etc. by the performance test, and it is possible to perform the performance test in a suitable form. Become.

  When it is determined to perform the winning combination corresponding presentation in the situation where the first cherry or the second cherry has been elected, the operation status judgment processing is performed, operation information that can be established cherry winning corresponding to the winning combination, or the winning combination And the operation information which can make the formation of the corresponding cherry winning a prize be avoided. When the first cherry or second cherry prize is established, an advantage is given to the player that four medals are paid out, while the RT state is ended under the RT state. A disadvantage is given to the player. For this reason, the player who expects to obtain more medals is the gaming state when winning the first cherry or the second cherry, or the number of games after transitioning to the RT state if under the RT state. It is assumed that, in consideration, it is determined whether or not the cherry winning combination corresponding to the winning combination will be established. Therefore, by setting the operation information by performing the condition determination process, it becomes possible to grasp the medal payout performance when the player actually plays a game at a game arcade etc. by a performance test, which is preferable. Performance test can be done in the form of

  When performing the winning combination non-corresponding effect in the final game of the normal state or RT state, set "3" indicating the symbol number with the "red cherry" symbol as the left operation information, and as the middle and right operation information It is configured to set information indicating a symbol number capable of establishing a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination. If a player who expects to receive more medals recognizes that he has won a certain role but does not know the winning combination, in the case of a final game in the normal state or in the RT state, no dropout occurs. It is assumed that each stop switch 42-44 is operated. Therefore, with such a configuration, it becomes possible to grasp the medal payout performance when the player actually plays a game at a game arcade etc. by the performance test, and it is possible to perform the performance test in a suitable form. Become.

  When the suggestion effect is not performed, “21” is set as the left, middle, and right operation information, which indicates that any operation timing is acceptable. With this configuration, the difference between the medal payout performance when a player actually plays a game in a game arcade etc. and the medal payout performance acquired using the performance tester 301 is reduced. Is possible. Certainly, there is a possibility that a player who expects to obtain more medals may operate each of the stop switches 42 to 44 so that the frequency of occurrence of a drop is reduced even in a situation where no suggestion effect is performed. . However, a player who is poor in skill to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at a symbol or a player who plays a game for a long time does not aim for the symbol in a situation where the suggestion effect is not performed. It is assumed that it operates the

  The display control device 81, not the main control device 101, executes the operation position specifying process, and sets operation information for specifying an appropriate operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. With this configuration, it is possible to avoid that the processing load of the main control device 101 is increased due to the processing that is necessary when performing the performance test and is unnecessary for the actual game.

  The display control board 81a is printed in advance with a conductor pattern connecting the connector non-mounting area 84a and the buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a, while the electronic components corresponding to the non-mounting areas 84a and 85a are not mounted. . By printing the conductor pattern in advance, it is possible to preferably perform a performance test. Certainly, it is possible to separately prepare a test substrate on which a conductive pattern for performance test is printed, mount an electronic component such as the CPU 82 on the test substrate, and perform a performance test. However, when the performance test is performed using the test substrate, the performance test is performed because the display control substrate 81a mounted on the slot machine 10 actually sold is different from the substrate used for the performance test. The meaning itself will be lost. This is because there is no guarantee that the acquired performance data is the performance data of the slot machine 10 actually sold. Furthermore, it is also possible to mount an electronic component such as a CPU prepared exclusively for performance testing on a display control board prepared exclusively for performance testing to conduct a performance test, but in such a case, it is sold Since the guarantee as the performance data of the slot machine 10 is completely lost, not only the meaning of performance test but also the value will be lost. Further, by providing the connector non-mounting area 84a and the buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a, it is sufficient to mount the electronic components corresponding to the non-mounting areas 84a and 85a when performing the performance test, the performance test For example, since it is not necessary to install in the slot machine 10 for sale, the cost of the slot machine 10 can be reduced. Certainly, even in the slot machine 10 for sale, it is possible to mount the test connector in the connector non-mounting area 84a and mount the buffer circuit IC in the buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a. However, in such a configuration, in a game arcade or the like, the test connector mounted in the connector non-mounting area 84a is not connected to the electrical wiring such as the harness. Therefore, there is a possibility that fraud may be made by misusing the output terminal of the test connector, such as causing the CPU 82 to malfunction, by inputting a predetermined signal to the CPU 82 from the output terminal of the test connector. In addition, since the operation information is output to the test connector, there is a possibility that the operation information may be read out from the test connector and abused. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the electronic components corresponding to the non-mounting areas 84a and 85a are not mounted, it is possible to prevent the respective frauds.

  When the left stop switch 42 is operated to establish the first cherry winning on the left reel 32L, the second cherry winning is not realized but the left stop switch 42 is operated to establish the second cherry winning The "Red Cherry" symbol and the "Blue Cherry" symbol were arranged so that the first Cherry winnings were not established. In such a configuration, the winning combination corresponding presentation is performed in a situation where the frequency at which the first cherry winning or the second cherry winning is established, and the average number of games that can be executed under the RT state have won the first cherry or the second cherry. Depends on the frequency of For this reason, there is a concern that the possibility of acquiring many medals unfairly if there is an injustice related to the execution of the winning combination correspondence effect is made. Therefore, it is a case where the above-mentioned injustice is made by deciding the execution presence or absence of suggestion production and the type of suggestion production, and setting the operation information for specifying the proper operation timing of stop switch 42-44. However, it is possible to easily find out the fraud.

  In the above embodiment, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the "bell symbol" No. 4 to the symbol "Replay" symbol No. 9 has reached the lower part, the first cherry and second cherry prize Although the present invention is configured to avoid establishment, any cherry winning may be established regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 42. Therefore, such a configuration will be described as a second embodiment. The basic configuration is the same as that of the above embodiment, and therefore, only the differences from the above embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 25 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. On the left reel 32L, "red cherry" symbols are arranged at positions 3 and 9 and "blue cherry" symbols are arranged at positions 16 and 17. In this configuration, when the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the "water cherry" symbol of No. 0 to "red cherry" symbol of No. 3 reaches the lower stage, the "red cherry" symbol of No. 3 is effective. It is possible to stop on the line. When the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the "Red Cherry" symbol of No. 4-"Red Cherry" symbol of No. 9 reaches the lower part, the "Red Cherry" symbol of No. 9 is put on the effective line It is possible to stop it. When the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the “Replay” symbol of No. 10 to 17 and the “Blue Cherry” symbol of No. 17 reach the lower part, the 16th or 17th “Blue Cherry” symbol is effective. It is possible to stop on the line. When the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the "Replay" symbol of No. 18 to "Bell" symbol of No. 20 reaches the lower position, the "Red Cherry" symbol of No. 3 is stopped on the effective line It is possible to That is, in such a configuration, regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 42, there is a possibility that the first cherry winning or the second cherry winning can be established.

  Next, the effect determination process (step S904, see FIG. 21) performed by the display control device 81 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the effect determination process, a random number is acquired in step S1201. In the RAM of the display control device 81, a counter area which is periodically updated and which can generate a value of 0 to 65535 is formed. In step S1201, the value of the counter area at that time is acquired as a random number. In the following step S1202, an effect table corresponding to the current gaming state is selected. Fig. 27 (a) is an effect table selected in the normal state, and Fig. 27 (b) is an effect table selected in the RT state. In the effect table, correspondences between random numbers and effect numbers are defined. Here, the effect number "0" is information indicating that no suggestion effect is performed, and the effect number "1" is information indicating that a winning combination non-corresponding effect is to be performed, effect number "2" "Is information indicating that a winning combination corresponding effect is to be performed. That is, in the effect table, the correspondence relationship between the random number, whether or not to perform the suggested effect, and the effect type for performing the suggested effect is defined. In step S1203, the selected effect table is referred to, and the acquired random number and the corresponding effect number are set in the RAM.

  By the way, in the normal state, when the player is elected to some role, the effect number "0" is set at a rate of about 80 percent, the effect number "1" is set at a rate of about 14 percent, and the rate of about 6 percent The effect number "2" is set. In addition, in the normal state, when a winning combination is won, the effect number "1" is set at a rate of 50%, and the effect number "2" is set at a rate of 50%.

  In step S1204, it is determined whether the set effect number is 0, that is, whether or not the suggested effect is not performed. If the effect number is 0, the process ends, and if the effect number is not 0, the process ends after the effect data for controlling the auxiliary effect unit in step S1205 is acquired. . More specifically, in step S1205, the corresponding effect data among the effect data stored in the ROM is read into the RAM of the display control device 81 with reference to the set effect number and the winning combination. For example, when the first cherry is won and the effect number "2" is set, the effect data for performing the winning combination corresponding effect corresponding to the first cherry is read into the RAM. Then, in the drive control process (step S906, see FIG. 21), the effect data read into the RAM is sequentially output to the auxiliary effect part. As a result, the suggested effect is performed in the auxiliary effect unit.

  Here, the suggested effects when the first cherry or the second cherry is won will be described based on FIG. In the winning combination corresponding effect when winning the first cherry, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), the "red cherry" symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 before it becomes possible to generate the first stop command. Is displayed. Thereby, the player can grasp that the first cherry has been won, and can operate the left stop switch 42 after judging whether or not to establish the first cherry winning according to the game situation at that time. As shown in FIG. 28 (b), in the winning combination corresponding presentation when the second cherry is won, the "blue cherry" symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 before the first stop command can be generated. Is displayed. As a result, the player can grasp that the second cherry has been won, and can operate the left stop switch 42 after judging whether or not to establish the second cherry winning according to the game situation at that time. In the winning combination non-corresponding effect when winning the first cherry or the second cherry, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), in the auxiliary display section 65 at the previous stage when it is possible to generate the first stop command. "White Cherry" is displayed. As shown in FIG. 25, the "white cherry" symbol is not attached to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Therefore, although the player can grasp that one of the first cherries and the second cherries has been won, it can not grasp which one has been won. As a result, when such a suggestion effect is performed, it is necessary for the player to operate the left stop switch 42 after guessing which cherry has been won.

  In the operation position designation process (see FIG. 22) in the present embodiment, when the first cherry or the second cherry is won and the suggested effect is a non-winned winning combination effect, “red cherry” as left operation information Set "3" indicating the symbol number attached with the symbol, and set "21" indicating that any operation timing is acceptable as middle and right operation information. The reason for setting such operation information is as follows. As described above, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility that the first cherry winning or the second cherry winning can be established even if the left stop switch 42 is operated at any timing. In addition, the winning probability of the first cherry and the winning probability of the second cherry are both about one-fourth, and the left stop switch 42 targets either the "red cherry" symbol or the "blue cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L. Even when operated, the chance to miss the cherry prize is half. Therefore, by setting "3" indicating the symbol number with the "red cherry" symbol attached as the left operation information, as in the case where the player aims the "red cherry" symbol and the "blue cherry" symbol separately, It is because it will miss the cherry winning with a probability of one half.

  Next, the configuration of the performance tester 301 will be described based on FIG.

  The performance tester 301 has a microcomputer centered on the CPU 302, a random number generator 311 which is periodically updated and generates random numbers, and a data display unit 312 for displaying the performance test results. doing. In the CPU 302, a ROM 303 storing various control programs to be executed by the CPU 302 and fixed value data, and a work area for temporarily storing various data in executing the control programs stored in the ROM 303 are secured. In addition to the RAM 304 for this purpose, various processing circuits such as timer circuits and data transmission / reception circuits are incorporated as well as an interrupt circuit (not shown) as well known. The RAM 304 is a memory for temporarily storing various information input from the main control device 101 of the slot machine 10 or the display control device 81, a winning combination storage area 304a for storing winning combinations, left operation A left operation information storage area 304b for storing information, a middle operation information storage area 304c for storing the middle operation information, a right operation information storage area 304d for storing the right operation information, and a reel for generating a stop command A designated reel storage area 304e for designation, a random number storage area 304f for storing random numbers, and the like are provided.

  Next, performance measurement processing performed by the performance tester 301 when performing a performance test will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not a start waiting command has been received from the main control apparatus 101, and if it has not been received, the process waits on standby. When the start waiting command is received, it means that the game can be started, so the game progress processing shown in step S1302 to step S1308 is performed. Specifically, it is determined in step S1302 whether or not a re-game winning is established in the previous game as the game progress processing. If the re-game winning is not established, the input signal output process is performed to output to the main control device 101 an insertion signal indicating that the specified number of medals have been inserted in step S1303, and the process proceeds to step S1304. move on. If the re-game winning combination is established, the main control device 101 performs an automatic insertion process, so the process proceeds to step S1304 without performing an input signal output process. In step S1304, a start signal indicating that the start lever 41 has been operated is output to main controller 101. Thus, the game is started in the slot machine 10.

  In step S1305, it is determined whether or not operation information has been input from the display control device 81. If the operation information has not been input, the process waits as it is. If operation information is input, the process advances to step S1306 to store the content of the input operation information in the RAM 304 of the performance tester 301. That is, left operation information is stored in the left operation information storage area 304b, middle operation information is stored in the middle operation information storage area 304c, and right operation information is stored in the right operation information storage area 304d. Thereafter, in step S1307, it is determined whether or not a constant speed rotation command has been received from the main control device 101. If it has not been received, the process stands by. When the constant-speed rotation command is received, it means that it is possible to generate a stop command, so that stop operation signal output processing is performed in step S1308.

  In the stop operation signal output process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 31, the value of the designated reel storage area 304e is set to 0 in step S1401. In the following step S1402, the operation information storage area corresponding to the value of the designated reel storage area 304e is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the operation information stored in the operation information storage area is "21". Specifically, when the value of the designated reel storage area 304e is 0, the left operation information storage area 304b is referred to, and when the value of the designated reel storage area 304e is 1, the middle operation information storage area 304c is referenced. When the value of the designated reel storage area 304e is 2, the right operation information storage area 304d is referred to. When the operation information is "21", it means that the corresponding stop switch may be operated at any operation timing. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1403, and the random number generated by the random number generator 311 is acquired and stored in the random number storage area 304f. On the other hand, if the operation information is not "21", it is necessary to operate the corresponding stop switch at a predetermined timing, so the operation information processing process is performed in step S1404. In the operation information processing process, when the operation information is not 0, the operation information is multiplied by 24 and then 4 is subtracted, and when the operation information is 0, 500 is added to the operation information. . If a random number is acquired in step S1403 or if operation information processing is performed in step S1404, the process advances to step S1405 to set the acquired random number or the value obtained in the operation information processing in the timer. .

  In step S1406, it is determined whether or not the rotation signal corresponding to the value of the designated reel storage area 304e is input from the main control device 101. If the rotation signal is not input, the process stands by. If the rotation signal is input, the process advances to step S1407 to permit processing for subtracting the value of the timer. As a result, in the timer interrupt process which is periodically (in the present embodiment, 1.49 msec cycle) activated, the process of subtracting one from the value of the timer is started. In step S1408, it is determined whether the value of the timer is 0. If it is not 0, the process stands by. If the value of the timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S1409, and a stop operation signal indicating that the stop switch has been operated is output to main controller 101. That is, when the operation information is "21", after performing the timer interrupt process of the same number as the random number acquired after the rotation signal is input, the operation signal is output, and when the operation information is not "21" After the rotation signal is input, the timer interrupt process is performed in the same number as the value obtained in the operation information processing process, and then the operation signal is output. At this time, when the value of the designated reel storage area 304e is 0, the left stop operation signal is output, and when the value of the designated reel storage area 304e is 1, the middle stop operation signal is output and designated. When the value of the reel storage area 304e is 2, the right stop operation signal is output. Thereby, the main control device 101 stops the reel corresponding to the stop operation signal, and outputs a rotation information command and a stop symbol command to the performance tester 301 and the display control device 81.

  Here, the operation of the operation information processing process will be described.

  Each reel index sensor of the slot machine 10 is installed to output a detection signal when the symbol No. 0 of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is located at the lower stage, and the main control device 101 is 1.49 msec. Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is rotated by outputting an excitation pulse every time (stepping motor control processing S106 of timer interruption processing, refer to FIG. 10). In addition, the stepping motor is set to rotate once by receiving an excitation pulse of 504 pulses, and 24 pulses (= 504 pulses ÷ 21) to switch one symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol. It requires an excitation pulse of the symbol). For this reason, when the operation information is not 0 in the operation information processing process, the symbol of the symbol number indicated by the operation information is located in the lower stage by multiplying the operation information by 24 so that the symbol of 0 is located in the lower stage. It is possible to derive the time required to reach (more specifically, the number of timer interrupt interrupts). Further, the reason for subtracting 4 from the multiplication result is as follows. When a value obtained by multiplying the operation information by 24 is set in the timer and the stop operation signal is output when the timer value becomes 0, the symbol of the symbol number indicated by the operation information is located in the lower stage. It is possible that the stepping motor is excited and the reel rotates while the main control device 101 recognizes the input of the stop operation signal. Then, when the reel is stopped in such a situation, although the symbol of the symbol number indicated by the operation information is stopped at the lower side, the above-mentioned state is shifted by the excitation pulse outputted until the input of the stop operation signal is grasped The symbol is stopped, which may lead to the player having a sense of discomfort. On the other hand, when the operation information is multiplied by 24 and then 4 is subtracted, the stop operation signal can be output at a timing slightly before the symbol of the symbol number indicated by the operation information reaches the lower stage, and the concern It can be avoided in a suitable manner.

  After outputting the stop operation signal, in step S1410, 1 is added to the value of the designated reel storage area 304e. Thereafter, in step S1411, it is determined whether the value of the designated reel storage area 304e is 3 or not. If it is not 3, the process returns to step S1402. On the other hand, when the value of the designated reel storage area 304e is 3, this processing ends.

  By performing the stop operation signal output process, the stop operation signal is sequentially output to the main control device 101 in the order of the left stop operation signal → the middle stop operation signal → the right stop operation signal.

  Returning to the description of the performance measurement process, when the stop operation signal output process of step S1308 is finished, it means that all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped. Therefore, in step S1309, a game result storing process for storing information indicating a winning command or status command input from the main control device 101, information indicating a payout number command indicating the number of payout medals, etc., that is, information indicating the game result of the game Then, the process returns to step S1301.

  In the embodiment described above, since there is a possibility that any cherry winning will be established regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 42, the end timing of the RT state depends on the occurrence frequency of the winning combination corresponding presentation It will be done. When the effect corresponding to the winning combination is performed under the situation where the first cherry or the second cherry is won, the left stop switch 42 is operated aiming at the "cherry" symbol not displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, while it is possible to avoid the termination of the RT state, when the winning combination non-corresponding effect is performed under the situation where the first cherry or the second cherry is elected, the RT state with a probability of 1⁄2 The reason is because Then, in such a configuration, in the case where an injustice is made to increase the selection frequency of the winning combination correspondence presentation, the RT state will be continued unfairly, and more medals will be unfairly acquired compared with the above embodiment. Potential concerns. However, in the configuration in which the operation information for specifying the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 is determined by determining the execution of the suggestion effect and the type of the suggestion effect, the performance test facilitates the fraud. It is possible to find out and to prevent the expansion of fraudulent damage in a game arcade or the like.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (1) In the above embodiments, the RT state ends when the first cherry winning or the second cherry winning is established, but the predetermined probability when the first cherry winning or the second cherry winning is established May be configured to end the RT state. Even in the case of this configuration, it is apparent that the same operation and effect as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained.

  Further, when the first cherry winning or the second cherry winning is established, the RT state may not be ended. Even with this configuration, the frequency at which the first cherry winning or the second cherry winning is established depends on the frequency at which the winning combination corresponding presentation is performed in the situation where the first cherry or the second cherry is won. It will be done. As a result, the possibility of illegally acquiring many medals arises, and the same operation and effect as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained. It should be noted that the situation determination processing in each of the above embodiments is unnecessary in a configuration in which there is no situation where the player is given a disadvantageous benefit when the predetermined winning is achieved.

  Furthermore, the RT state may be started when the first cherry winning or the second cherry winning is established under the normal state, or the gaming state when the first cherry winning or the second cherry winning is established usually The state and the RT state may be switched.

  (2) In each of the above-described embodiments, whether or not the suggestion effect is to be performed based on the winning combination, the current gaming state, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81, the winning combination correspondence effect and the winning combination non- Although it is determined that which of the corresponding effects is to be performed, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the frequency at which it is determined that the winning combination corresponding effect is to be performed is changed according to the game result of the player. good. For example, when the first cherries or the second cherries are won under the RT state, it is determined that the effect corresponding to the winning combination is to be performed for the number of times of stopping predetermined predetermined stop numbers under the BB state. In such a configuration, when the first cherry or the second cherry is won under the RT state, the number of times to decide to perform the winning combination corresponding presentation changes, and therefore the fraud in relation to the execution of the winning combination corresponding presentation is made. , Its discovery will be more difficult. However, the fraud can be easily detected by determining whether or not to execute the suggested effect and the type of the suggested effect, and setting operation information for specifying an appropriate operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Is possible.

  (3) In each of the above embodiments, the information indicating the symbol number is set as the operation information. However, the number of excitation pulses may be output. Even in the case of such a configuration, the number of excitation pulses can be grasped by the elapsed time after the rotation signal is input, so that it is expected that the same operation and effect as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained.

  Alternatively, a design number or a range of the number of excitation pulses may be set as operation information, in which winning can be established (avoided). For example, in the first embodiment, in the case of establishing the first cherry winning, the left reel 32L of No. 18 "Replay" symbol-the third "red cherry" symbol has reached the lower stage. Since it is sufficient to operate the stop switch 42, all of “18”, “19”, “20”, “0”, “1”, “2” and “3” are set as left operation information. . Then, the performance tester outputs a left stop operation signal to the main control device 101 when the symbol number located at the lower stage of the left reel 32L becomes any of the symbol numbers indicated by the left operation information. Do. With such a configuration, it is possible to shorten the time required to actually output the left stop operation signal after being able to output the left stop operation signal, thereby shortening the time required for one game. It is possible to As a result, it is possible to shorten the test time required for the performance test.

  Here, the symbol number and the number of excitation pulses as the operation information described above are information indicating the rotation angle from the reference position when the angular position of the reel when the reel index sensor outputs the detection signal is the reference position. It can be said that there is.

  (4) In each of the above-described embodiments, the display control device 81 outputs the operation information indicating the symbol number to the performance tester 301, and the performance tester 301 proceeds after the operation information and the rotation signal are input. Although the present embodiment is configured to grasp the timing at which the stop operation signal is output based on time and time, the display control device 81 may be configured to grasp the timing at which the stop operation signal is output. Specifically, the main control device 101 outputs a rotation signal to the display control device 81. The display control device 81 determines, based on the winning combination and the elapsed time since the rotation signal is input, whether or not it is a timing at which the winning symbol can be stopped on the valid line. And the display control apparatus 81 outputs the operation information which shows that it is the said timing with respect to the performance test machine 301, when it is a timing which can stop a winning symbol on an effective line. The performance tester 301 outputs a stop operation signal to the main control device 101 at the timing when the operation information is input.

  (5) In each of the above embodiments, the information indicating the symbol number is set as the operation information, but instead of or in addition to this, the operation information indicating the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is set It is good also as composition. In particular, in the configuration where the presence or absence of winning is determined by the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 when a predetermined winning combination is won, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 may be used instead of or in addition It is desirable to set operation information indicating the order.

  Here, a specific configuration will be described. The basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, and therefore the description of the same configuration is basically omitted.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing the symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R, and FIG. 39 shows the correspondence between the combination of symbols to be won and the benefits to be awarded FIG. 40 is a drawing table for the normal state selected under the normal state of “setting 3”.

  As a small winning combination in which medals are paid out, there are a cherry winning, a bell winning, and a watermelon winning.

  There are three types of BB prizes, a first BB prize, a second BB prize, and a third BB prize, as the state transition prizes in which the gaming state shifts. If you stop along the effective line from the left with “red 7” symbol, “red 7” symbol, “red 7” symbol, the 1st BB prize is established, and from the left “blue 7” symbol, “blue 7” symbol 7) symbol, if stopped along with the "blue 7" symbol, the 2nd BB prize is established, and if it is stopped along with the "youth" symbol, "youth" symbol, "youth" symbol from the left on the effective line, the 1st It becomes 3BB prize establishment.

  The first game replay, the second game, the third game, the fourth game, and the fifth game may be performed as the game wins to which the bonus for replay is given. Five types are set. Specifically, the first replay game winning is established when it is stopped along with the "Replay" symbol, "Replay" symbol, and "Replay" symbol from the left on the activated line, and "Bell" from the left on the activated line. If you stop along with the symbol, "replay" symbol, and "replay" symbol, the second replay game will be established, and from the left the "youth" symbol, "red 7" symbol, "white 7" symbol and on the active line If you stop side by side, the third game win is achieved, and if you stop along with the “youth” symbol, “youth” symbol, “white 7” symbol from the left on the active line, the fourth game win is established The fifth re-game winning combination is established when the line is stopped along with the "youth" symbol, "blue 7" symbol, and "white 7" symbol on the effective line from the left.

  Further, when the first re-game winning combination is established, in addition to the re-playing bonus, a bonus is also given to shift the gaming state to the RT state.

  As shown in FIG. 40, 13 index values IV are set in the lottery table under the normal state, and a lottery combination is set for each index value IV. That is, under the normal state, seven lottery roles of replay 1 to 7 groups are set in addition to cherry, bell, watermelon, first BB, second BB, and third BB. The replay 1 to 7 group is a lottery combination in which one of the first to fifth replays is won.

  Specifically, when the player is elected to the replay 1 group, the player is elected to the first replay. When the second replay group is won, the first replay and the second replay are won. When the player is elected to the third group of replays, the first replay, the second replay, and the third replay are won. When the player is elected to the fourth group of replays, the first replay, the second replay and the fourth replay are won. When the player is elected to the fifth group of re-games, the first re-game, the second re-game, the third re-game and the fourth re-game are won. When the player is elected to the 6th replay, the first replay, the second replay and the fifth replay are won. When the player is elected to the 7th replay group, the first replay, the 2nd replay, the 3rd replay, the 4th replay and the 5th replay are won. That is, the Replay 1 group is a lottery winning combination for winning only the first replay, and the Replays 2 to 7 group is winning the first replay and the other replays, that is, a plurality of replays. The lottery player who

  In the present embodiment, when the player is elected to the replay 1 group, the first replay win is established regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44. On the other hand, when the player is elected to another replay group, the first replay prize is established only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order, and the other manipulation order is established. When the game is operated, the re-game winnings corresponding to the winning combinations other than the first re-game are established.

  Specifically, when the second game is played, the first stop switch 42 to 44 is operated in the order of the left stop switch 42 → the middle stop switch 43 → the right stop switch 44. A re-game prize is established. When the third game is played, the first game win is established only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of the left stop switch 42 → the right stop switch 44 → the middle stop switch 43. Do. In the case where the fourth group of replays is won, the first replay prize is established only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of the middle stop switch 43 → the left stop switch 42 → the right stop switch 44. Do. In the case of winning 5 re-game groups, the first re-game win is established only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of the middle stop switch 43 → right stop switch 44 → left stop switch 42. Do. In the case where the sixth replay group is won, the first replay prize is established only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of the right stop switch 44 → the left stop switch 42 → the middle stop switch 43. Do. When the 7 re-game group is won, the first re-game winning combination is established only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of the right stop switch 44 → middle stop switch 43 → left stop switch 42. Do. Note that the operation order in which the first replay win can be established is stored in the ROM 105 of the main control device 101. That is, the ROM 105 has a function as an operation order storage unit that stores in advance a predetermined number of operation orders that result in a stop advantageous to the player.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 38, in the "Replay" symbols forming the first replay prize, all symbol intervals are set within the range of the maximum number of slips (4 symbols) of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. It is done. Therefore, when the first replay is won, it is possible to perform stop control for establishing the first replay win regardless of the operation timing and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44. In addition, as for the “bell” symbol forming the second replay win of the left reel 32L, all symbol intervals are set within the range of the maximum number of slips (4 symbols) of the reel. Since the symbol forming the second replay win of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R is the "replay" symbol, when the second replay is won, the operation timing and the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 It is possible to perform stop control for establishing the second replay winning regardless of the above. That is, when the player wins any of the 2 to 7 groups, the stop control for establishing the first game winning is performed only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the predetermined operation order. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in another operation order, stop control is performed to establish another re-game winning while avoiding establishment of the first re-game winning. The third to fifth game wins are set for the purpose of diversifying the operation order and diversifying the numbers of stopped games.

  The stop control of the reel will be described by way of example in which the second group of replays is won. The Replay 2 group is a lottery winning combination for the first replay and the second replay, and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of the left stop switch 42 → the middle stop switch 43 → the right stop switch 44. In this case, the first winning combination is established, and the second winning combination is established when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in another operation sequence.

  When the player wins the second group of replays, in the slip table setting process (step S314, see FIG. 12), the slip table is set so that the "replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R is stopped in the middle. . In addition, with regard to such a slip table, when it is possible to stop the "Replay" symbol of No. 16 at the lower stage with respect to the left reel 32L, the "Replay" symbol of No. 16 concerned stops at the lower stage. If it is impossible to stop the "replay" symbol in the lower part, "replay" symbols arranged at other positions are set to stop in the upper part. Here, on the left reel 32L, the second replay at the positions of the fourth, ninth, fourteenth and twentieth "Replay" symbols and the third, eighth, thirteenth and nineteenth positions adjacent on the downstream side The symbol "BELL" symbol is arranged, and the "BELL" symbol is arranged at the position of number 17 adjacent to the number 16 "REPLAY" symbol and the upstream side. Therefore, by setting the slip table so that the stop position of the left reel 32L is the above position, both the first and second game winnings are established regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 42. You can make it get a stop appearance.

  When the left stop switch 42 is operated first, stop control of the left reel 32L is performed based on the slide table. On the left reel 32L, except for the 16th "Replay" symbol, the second replay symbol "Bell" symbol is arranged adjacent to the downstream side of the "Replay" symbol, and the 16th "Replay" symbol A second "replay" symbol "BELL" symbol is arranged adjacent to the upstream side. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 14th symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L slips by 2 symbols and then stops, and the 16th "replay" symbol Stops at the bottom. In this case, the No. 16 "Replay" symbol is stopped at the bottom, and the No. 17 "Bell" symbol is stopped at the middle (see FIG. 38). As described above, the first replay win is established when the combination of the "replay" symbol, the "replay" symbol, and the "replay" symbol is stopped on the activated line, and the second replay bonus is the "bell" symbol, " It is established when the combination of "replay" symbol and "replay" symbol is stopped on the effective line. For this reason, when the left reel 32L comes to the stop point, there is a possibility that the first re-game winning will be established on the lower line L3 and the right-up line L5, and the second re-game on the middle line L2. There is a possibility of being established. Also, for example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the symbol of No. 0 of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L slips by two symbols and then stops, and the fourth "Replay" As the symbol stops in the upper row, the third "bell" symbol stops in the middle. For this reason, when the left reel 32L comes to the stop point, there is a possibility that the first game win will be established in the upper line L1 and the lower right line L4, and the second game win is made in the middle line L2. There is a possibility of being established.

  When the left reel 32L is stopped first, stop control of the reel is performed using the slip table when the second stop command is generated. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated as the second stop command, the "Replay" symbol is stopped in the middle of the middle reel 32M, and the first replaying game is won on the downward sloping line L4 or the upward sloping line L5 The possibility of being established remains, and the possibility of being established second middle game winning combination in middle line L2 remains. When the right stop switch 44 is operated as the second stop command, the "replay" symbol is stopped in the middle of the right reel 32R, and there is no possibility that the first game winning will be established, but the middle line L2 The possibility of the establishment of the second re-game winning will remain.

  When the reels are stopped in the order of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, stop control of the reels is performed using the slip table even when the third stop command is generated. As a result, when the stop switch is operated in the order of the left stop switch 42, the right stop switch 44, and the middle stop switch 43, the second game win is established on the middle line L2.

  When the reels are stopped in the order of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, a process of changing the slip table is performed in the slip table second change process (step S411, see FIG. 15). Specifically, when the "Replay" symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R is stopped at the downward right line L4, the "Replay" symbol of the right reel 32R is set to be stopped at the lower stage. Change, if the "Replay" symbol on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R is stopped on the upward line L5, change to the slip table set so that the "Replay" symbol on the right reel 32R stops in the upper row . As a result, when the stop switch is operated in the order of the left stop switch 42 → the middle stop switch 43 → the right stop switch 44, the first re-game winning is established on the down slope line L4 or the up slope line L5. It becomes.

  When the stop switches 43, 44 other than the left stop switch 42 are operated first, stop control of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is performed using the slide table set in the slide table setting process. As a result, in such a case, the second replay winning combination is established on the middle line L2.

  As described above, when the player wins any of the second group of replays to the seventh group of replays, the first reselection is performed only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the operation sequence corresponding to the selected replay group. When the game winning combination is established and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the other operation order, another replaying game combination is established.

  When the display control device 81 wins any of the replay 1 group to the replay 7 group, the display control device 81 determines which of the operation order suggestion effect and the operation order non-indication effect is to be performed by a predetermined lottery. That is, the display control device 81 has a function as suggestion determination means for determining whether or not to suggest the operation order based on a predetermined condition. Here, the operation order suggestion effect is a suggestion effect which displays the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the first replay win on the auxiliary display unit 65, and the operation order non-correspondence effect is Although the operation order is not displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65, it is a suggestion effect that suggests that any of the replay group is elected. For example, in the case where the operation order suggestion effect is performed in the situation where the replay 3 group is won, “132” indicating that the left stop switch 42 → the right stop switch 44 → the middle stop switch 43 may be operated in this order. Is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. On the other hand, in the case where the operation order non-indication effect is performed in a situation in which the player has won the replay 3 group, “???” is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 instead of the operation order. That is, the auxiliary display unit 65 has a function as operation order suggesting means for suggesting an operation order that results in a stop result advantageous to the player, and a lottery result that indicates that the predetermined order is won although the operation order is not suggested. And a function as a suggestion means.

  When the display control device 81 determines which of the suggested effects is to be performed, the display control device 81 sets, as operation information, order information indicating an operation order of the stop switch and number information indicating a symbol number. For example, when it is determined that the operation order suggestion effect is performed in a situation where the replay 3 group is elected, as the left operation information, "1", which is the order information indicating the first operation, and any operation timing The number information "21" is set to indicate that it is good, and "3" which is order information indicating the last operation is set as medium operation information, and the number information "21" indicates that it is good at any operation timing. Is set, and "2" which is order information indicating that the second operation is performed, and "21" which is number information indicating that it is good at an arbitrary operation timing are set as right operation information. In addition, when it is determined that the operation order non-indication effect is decided, regardless of which re-play group is elected, as the left operation information, the order information “1” indicating that it is operated first, and any Set the number information “21” to indicate that it is good at the operation timing of and set the order information “2” to indicate that it is the second operation as medium operation information, and the number information that indicates that it is good at any operation timing The “21” is set, and “3” which is order information indicating the last operation and “21” which is the number information indicating that it is good at any operation timing are set as the right operation information. This is because, since the winning probability of the second group of replays to the seventh group of replays is equal, as in the case where the player selects the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, the first replay at a probability of 1/6 It is because it will be established. That is, the display control device 81 sets a function as order information setting means for setting order information indicating the operation order of the stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) and timing information indicating the operation timing of the stop operation means. And a function as timing information setting means.

  As described above, even in the case where the operation information indicating the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is set, the same operation and effect as those of the above embodiments can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the game state is shifted to the RT state when the first game win is established, but the RT state ends when the first game win is established under the RT state. It is needless to say that the configuration may be good. In such a configuration, when it is determined that the operation order suggestion effect is to be performed, the operation order in which the first replay winning can not be established may be set as the order information.

  In the present embodiment, when one of the replay 2 group to the replay 7 group is won, the first replay win is established when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order of 1 Although the configuration is as described above, it is needless to say that the first replaying game winning may be established when two operation orders are set in advance and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in any of the operation orders. .

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined to perform the operation order non-indication effect, the operation is performed in the order of the left stop switch 42 → middle stop switch 43 → right stop switch 44 regardless of which replay group is won. However, it is needless to say that other order information may be set. In addition, a predetermined lottery may be performed to randomly determine the operation order to be set as the order information.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined to perform the operation order non-suggestive effect, the same order information is set regardless of the replay group selected, but this is the case of the replay 2 group to the replay 7 group It is because the winning probability is equal. When the winning probability of the second group of replays to the seventh group of replays is different, the player desiring to shift to the RT state operates the stop switches 42 to 44 in the operation sequence corresponding to the most frequently selected replay group. it is conceivable that. For this reason, it is desirable that the display control device 81 set the operation order corresponding to the most frequently reproduced replay group as the order information.

  (6) In the above embodiments, two types of winning modes are set as the termination condition of the RT state, but only one type or three or more types may be used, and the number is arbitrary.

  For example, in the left reel 32L, the first cherry symbol "red cherry" symbol is disposed at position 3 and the third cherry symbol "white cherry" symbol is disposed at position 10; The second cherry symbol "blue cherry" symbol is arranged at the position of the number, and the RT state is finished even if any of the first to third cherry winning combinations are established. Then, the first cherry winning probability, the second cherry winning probability, and the third cherry winning probability are assumed to be the same probability.

  In this configuration, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the symbols 0 to 3 have reached the lower part, the first cherry winning may be established, and the symbols 4 to 10 When the left stop switch 42 is operated while the lower reaches are reached, there is a possibility that the third cherry winning is established, and the left stop switch 42 is reached when the symbols of No. 11 to 17 have reached the lower end. Is operated, there is a possibility that the second cherry winning is established, and if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 18th to 20th symbols reach the lower stage, the first cherry winning can be established There is sex. That is, in such a configuration, even if the left stop switch 42 is operated at any timing, there is a possibility that any cherry winning is achieved, and the RT state may be ended.

  In the configuration described above, when the suggestion effect is the winning combination non-corresponding production, regardless of the winning combination, it is assumed that “3” indicating the symbol number with the “red cherry” symbol attached is set as the left operation information. Just do it. In the above symbol arrangement, even if the player operates the left stop switch 42 aiming at any of the "red cherry" symbol, the "blue cherry" symbol and the "white cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L, Since the winning probability is equal, the probability of avoiding the formation of the cherry winning is 1/3. Therefore, if "3" indicating the symbol number with the "red cherry" symbol attached is set as left operation information regardless of the winning combination, the player can select the "red cherry" symbol and the "blue cherry" symbol and " This is because, as in the case where the white cherries are selected, it is possible to generate an event in which the formation of the cherry winning is avoided with a probability of 1/3. In addition, with such a configuration, it is possible to make the program configuration of the operation position designation process relatively simple and to suppress an increase in the number of debugging steps.

  In addition, "3" which shows the symbol number with the "red cherry" symbol attached with a probability of one third is set, and "the symbol number with the white cherry symbol attached with the probability of one third" 10 "may be set, and" 17 "indicating the symbol number with the" blue cherry "symbol may be set with a probability of 1/3.

  However, in a configuration in which the winning probability of the first cherry, the winning probability of the second cherry and the winning probability of the third cherry are different, it is desirable to set each symbol number in consideration of the ratio of the winning probability.

  For example, in the configuration in which the first cherry is won at a probability of 1/50, the second cherry is won at a probability of 3/50, and the third cherry is won at a probability of 6/50, the normal state or If it is the final game in the RT state, "3" indicating the symbol number with the "red cherry" symbol is set with a probability of 1/10, and the "blue cherry" symbol is given with the probability of 3/10. "17" indicating the symbol number is set, and "10" indicating the symbol number with the "white cherry" symbol is set with a probability of 6/10. In addition, except for the final game in the RT state, "3" indicating the symbol number with the "red cherry" symbol is set with a probability of 6/10, and the "blue cherry" symbol is 3/10 with a probability Set “17” indicating the attached symbol number, and set “10” indicating the symbol number with the “white cherry” symbol with a probability of 1/10.

  (7) In each of the above embodiments, when it is determined that the suggestion effect is not performed, “21” is set as the left, middle, and right operation information, which indicates that any operation timing is acceptable. , "3" indicating the symbol number with the "red cherry" symbol attached is set as left operation information, and the symbol number corresponding to the winning combination can be established as the middle and right operation information Information may be set. However, in such a configuration, the medal payout performance obtained in the performance test when the medal payout performance obtained in the performance test is compared with the medal payout performance actually played by a player in a game arcade etc. Is likely to be higher.

  (8) In each of the above-described embodiments, when it is determined that the suggestion effect is not performed, “21” is set as the left, middle, and right operation information, which indicates that any operation timing is acceptable. , “0” to “20” may be set at random.

  (9) When "21" is input as the operation information, the performance tester 301 in the first embodiment described above has a predetermined prescribed time elapsed since the constant speed rotation command or the stop symbol command is input. In this case, a stop operation signal is output to the main control device 101. Instead of this, when “21” is input as the operation information, the main controller 101 when a random time has elapsed since the constant speed rotation command or the stop symbol command is input. Alternatively, the stop operation signal may be output.

  (10) In the above embodiments, the operation position specification process is performed to set the operation information. However, the configuration is changed. The ROM of the display control device stores in advance an operation information table in which the correspondence between the type of the suggestion effect and the operation information to be set is determined for each combination. Also, for the first cherries and the second cherries, operation information tables are prepared in advance for each of the normal state, 1 to 99 games in the RT state, and the 100th game in the RT state. In such a configuration, after determining the suggested effect to be performed in the effect determination process, the operation information can be set with reference to the operation information table. Therefore, the program configuration relating to the setting of operation information can be made relatively simple, and the number of debugging steps can be reduced.

  (11) In the above embodiments, the display control device 81 executes the operation position designation process. However, the main control device 101 may execute the operation position specification process. Further, the configuration may be such that the second relay terminal substrate 202 is executed, or the configuration that the performance tester 301 is executed is also possible. Even in the case of these configurations, it is apparent that the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained. However, when the second relay terminal board 202 or the performance tester 301 executes the operation position designation process, the display control device 81 instructs the second relay terminal board 202 or the performance tester 301 whether or not the suggestion effect is performed, or It is necessary to output an effect signal indicating the type of the suggested effect.

  (12) In the above embodiments, the display control board 81a is not mounted with the connector for performance test and the buffer circuit IC. However, at least one of the connector and the buffer circuit IC may be mounted. Even in the configuration in which only the connector is not mounted or in the configuration in which only the buffer circuit IC is not mounted, it is expected that the same function and effect as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained.

  (13) In the above embodiments, the main control device 101 and the display control device 81 are connected to separate relay terminal boards when performing a performance test, but they are connected to the same relay terminal board It is also possible to connect directly to the performance tester without using the relay terminal board.

  (14) In the above embodiments, the configuration on the mounting surface side of the display control substrate 81a has been described, but the main control substrate of the main control device 101 has the same configuration as the display control substrate 81a, that is, a conductor for performance test The pattern may be printed in advance, but the electronic component corresponding to the connector mounting area for performance test and the buffer circuit IC mounting area may not be mounted.

  (15) In the above embodiments, the configuration for outputting the operation information to the performance tester has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the configuration may be such that the operation information is output to another device.

  For example, the second auxiliary display unit is provided in the slot machine separately from the auxiliary display unit, and the operation information is output to the second auxiliary display unit.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, the symbol display device 350 has a second auxiliary display unit 351 and a symbol display control device 352 for controlling display of the second auxiliary display unit 351. Then, the main controller 101 of the slot machine 10 and the display controller 81 are connected to the symbol display control device 352, and a lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the winning combination, operation information and the like will be input. ing. It goes without saying that the main control device 101 and the symbol display device 350, and the display control device 81 and the symbol display device 350 may be connected via a relay terminal board.

  The symbol display processing performed by the symbol display control device 352 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1501, it is determined whether or not operation information is input from the display control device 81. If the operation information is not input, the process waits on standby. If the operation information is input, the process proceeds to step S1502, and the content of the input operation information is stored in the RAM of the symbol display control device 352. A left operation information storage area for storing left operation information, a middle operation information storage area for storing middle operation information, and a right operation for storing right operation information in the RAM of the symbol display control device 352 An information storage area is provided, and in step S1502, operation information is stored in the corresponding storage area. In step S1503, it is determined whether the operation information stored in each storage area is "21". If all the operation information is "21", it means that the respective stop switches 42 to 44 may be operated at any operation timing. In such a case, the present processing ends without displaying the symbol on the second auxiliary display unit 351. On the other hand, when at least one of the operation information stored in each storage area is not "21", it is necessary to operate the corresponding stop switches 42 to 44 at a predetermined timing, that is, the stop switch 42 is aimed at a predetermined symbol. It means that ~ 44 need to be manipulated. In such a case, the symbol grasping process shown in steps S1504 to S1509 is executed, and the present process is ended.

  As symbol grasping processing, in step S1504, whether the left operation information is "3" and the middle operation information and the middle operation information are "21", that is, aiming at the "red cherry" symbol of the left reel 32L It is determined whether or not it is red cherry operation information indicating. If it is the red cherry operation information, drive control of the second auxiliary display unit 351 is started in order to display the effect of aiming for the "red cherry" symbol in step S1505, and the present process is ended. At this time, the second auxiliary display unit 351 indicates that it is advantageous for the player to operate the left stop switch 42 aiming at the “red cherry” symbol. If it is determined in step S1504 that the red cherry operation information is not determined, the process proceeds to step S1506, and whether the left operation information is "16" and the middle operation information and the middle operation information are "21", that is, It is determined whether it is blue cherry operation information indicating aiming for the "blue cherry" symbol of the left reel 32L. If it is the blue cherry operation information, the drive control of the second auxiliary display unit 351 is started to display the effect of aiming the "blue cherry" symbol in step S1507, and the present process is ended. At this time, it is displayed on the second auxiliary display unit 351 that it is advantageous for the player to operate the left stop switch 42 aiming at the “blue cherry” symbol. If it is determined in step S1506 that it is not blue cherry operation information, the process advances to step S1508 to perform symbol specifying processing for specifying a symbol to be displayed. For example, when the left operation information is "6", the middle operation information is "3", and the right operation information is "1", the symbol to be displayed is specified as the "watermelon" symbol. Thereafter, drive control of the second auxiliary display unit 351 is started to display that the symbol specified in step S1509 is aimed, and the present process is ended.

  The symbol display device 350 may have a configuration that the slot machine 10 has in advance, or may have a configuration to be added to the slot machine 10 in a game arcade or the like. When the symbol display device 350 is configured to be included in the slot machine 10 in advance, a switch should be provided on the symbol display device 350 so that the manager of the game arcade or the player himself should aim at the second auxiliary display unit 351. It is desirable to be able to select whether or not to display a symbol. For example, in a game player who fully understands the game characteristics or a game arcade where the player plays a game, the second auxiliary display unit 351 does not display a symbol to be aimed for, thereby making it possible for the player to play the game. Can be performed comfortably, and the cost can be reduced in the game arcade and the like. For example, in a player who does not understand the game characteristics or a game arcade where the player plays a game, the second auxiliary display unit 351 displays a symbol to be aimed for, thereby making it possible for the player to play the game. It can be performed comfortably, and it becomes possible to manage the medal payout properly in the game arcade or the like.

In a slot machine having an auxiliary display unit such as a liquid crystal display device and capable of executing an auxiliary effect or the like indicating a winning combination in the auxiliary display unit, for example, the player grasps the contents of the effect when executing the auxiliary effect May be difficult.
However, in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to notify the operation timing of the stop switch in the second auxiliary display unit while performing the suggestion effect in the auxiliary display unit. In particular, in the RT state, for example, when the "red cherry" symbol is displayed in the auxiliary display unit, the "blue cherry" symbol is displayed in the second auxiliary display unit 351, and the "blue cherry" symbol is displayed. It is displayed that it is advantageous for the player to operate the left stop switch 42 by aiming the target. Therefore, under RT conditions, players who do not know that it would be advantageous to avoid the formation of a cherry winning combination, under RT conditions was performed a winning combination corresponding presentation that suggests a first cherry or a second cherry win It is possible to prevent the completion of the RT state by establishing the corresponding cherry winnings corresponding to the case. As a result, in addition to the effect that it is possible to easily find out the above-mentioned display control device 81 in the case where the display control device 81 is involved in the suggestion effects, the player does not know the game characteristic. It is possible to avoid suffering disadvantages, and it can be expected to have a new effect that it is possible to suitably execute an auxiliary effect.

  A stop operation confirmation device may be provided, and the operation information and operation result information indicating the operation result of the stop switch may be input to the stop operation confirmation device.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34, the stop operation confirmation device 400 includes, for example, a counting device 401 for counting the number of winnings at the time of winning the cherry, and a data display unit 402 for displaying the counting result. have. Then, the main control device 101 of the slot machine 10 and the display control device 81 are connected to the counting device 401, and various commands and operation information such as a lottery result command and a stop symbol command (that is, operation result information) are input. It is supposed to be It goes without saying that the main control apparatus 101 and the stop operation confirmation apparatus 400, the display control apparatus 81 and the stop operation confirmation apparatus 400 may be connected via the relay terminal board.

  Here, the counting process performed by the counting device 401 when the first cherry or the second cherry is won will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1601, it is determined whether or not operation information is input from the display control device 81. If the operation information is not input, the process waits on standby. If operation information is input, the process advances to step S1602 to store the content of the input operation information in the RAM included in the totaling device 401. The RAM of the totaling device 401 stores a left operation information storage area for storing left operation information, a middle operation information storage area for storing middle operation information, and a right operation information storage for storing right operation information. An area is provided, and in step S1602, operation information is stored in the corresponding storage area. In step S1603, it is determined whether or not a stop symbol command has been received from the main control device 101. If the stop symbol command has not been received, the process waits on standby. If the stop symbol command has been received, the process advances to step S1604 to perform skill determination processing. The skill determination process is a process for determining whether the player has operated the stop switches 42 to 44 correctly. Specifically, the determination is made based on the lottery result of the winning combination, the information indicated by the stop symbol command, and the operation information stored in the operation information storage area corresponding to the reel stopped this time. For example, when the winning combination is the first cherry and the left operation information is "3", whether or not the third "red cherry" symbol has stopped on any of the upper, middle or lower of the left reel 32L. Determine if When the winning combination is the second cherry and the left operation information is "3", it is determined whether any of the symbols No. 4 to 6 has stopped at the bottom of the left reel 32L. In step S1605, it is determined using the determination result of the skill determination process whether or not the operation of the stop switch made this time was correct. If not correct, the process proceeds directly to step S1607, and if correct, 1 is added to the value of the skill counter in step S1606, and then the process proceeds to step S1607. If the operation information is "21", 1 is added to the value of the skill counter in step S1607 regardless of the information indicated by the stop symbol command. In step S1607, it is determined whether all the reels 32L, 32M and 32R have stopped. If at least one reel is rotating, the process returns to step S1603. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped, the process proceeds to step S1608, where 1 is added to the value of the number-of-wins counter for measuring the number of times the first cherry or the second cherry is won. In step S1609, a skill level determination process is performed to determine the skill level of the player, and in step S1610, a game determination process is performed to count the game results in the game winning the first cherry or the second cherry. Thereafter, drive control of the data display unit 402 is started to display the processing results of steps S1608 to S1610, and the present process is ended.

  The skill level determination process of step S1609 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1701, it is determined whether the value of the skill counter is three. If the value of the skill counter is 3, it means that all the stop switches 42 to 44 have been operated at the timing corresponding to the operation information. In such a case, 1 is added to the value of the skill level counter in step S1702, and the process proceeds to step S1703. On the other hand, when the value of the skill counter is not 3, it means that one of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated at a timing not corresponding to the operation information. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1703 without adding 1 to the value of the skill level counter. In step S1703, the value of the skill counter is cleared to 0, and the process ends.

  Next, the game determination process of step S1610 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1801, it is determined whether the input operation information is winning combination operation information for establishing a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination. Specifically, if the winning combination is the first cherry, it is determined whether the left operation information is "3", and if the winning combination is the second cherry, the left operation information is "16". It is determined whether or not. If the operation information is the winning combination operation information, the process proceeds to step S1802, and it is determined whether a winning is achieved. The determination may be made based on the information indicated by the stop symbol command, or a main game command may be input from the main control device 101 indicating whether or not the winning is established, or the winning establishment combination, as indicated by the winning command. It is good also as composition of judging based on information. If a winning is achieved, the process proceeds to step S1803, and it is determined whether the current gaming state is the RT state. When the operation information is the winning combination operation information and the current gaming state is the RT state, it means that the current game is the final game in the RT state. Then, when a winning is achieved in the game, it means that the player fully understands the game characteristics of the slot machine 10. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S 1804, where 1 is added to the value of the learning counter, and the process ends. In addition, when the operation information is the winning combination operation information and the current gaming state is not the RT state, it means that the winning combination correspondence effect is performed in the normal state, and the player is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 It means that the left stop switch 42 was operated aiming at the "cherry" pattern. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1805, 1 is added to the value of the winning counter, and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1802 that the winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S1806, 1 is added to the value of the drop counter, and the present process is ended. By the way, as a situation where 1 is added to the value of the drop counter, the player who is poor in the ability to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol or is not displayed on the auxiliary display section 65 under the RT condition It can be considered that a player who has an insufficient understanding of the gameplay that he should aim for a "cherry" pattern is playing a game.

  If it is determined in step S1801 that the operation information is not the winning combination operation information, the process advances to step S1807, and it is determined whether a winning is achieved. If a winning is achieved despite the fact that the operation information is not the winning combination operation information, it means that the cherry winning is achieved in a game other than the final game in the RT state, which means that the player It means that you do not understand the gameplay. In such a case, 1 is added to the value of the ununderstanding counter in step S1808, and the process ends. If the operation information is not the winning combination operation information and the winning is not established, the minimum understanding of the game characteristic that the player should aim at the "cherry" symbol not displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 under the RT state is a game It is considered to be the In such a case, 1 is added to the value of the understanding counter in step S1809, and the process ends.

  By performing the above tabulation processing, the data display unit 402 displays the value of the win frequency counter, the value of the skill level counter, the value of the learning counter, and the winning as the first cherry or second cherry winning data. The value of the counter, the value of the drop counter, the value of the incoincidence counter, and the value of the understanding counter are displayed. Therefore, by checking the display data, it is possible to check the skill of the player who operates the stop switch aiming at the symbol, the degree of understanding of the game characteristics, and the like. For example, when the value of the skill level counter and the value of the number-of-winnings counter are almost equal, the player who is skilled in not only fully understanding the gameplay but also the skill for aiming the symbol, ie, a skilled player It can be confirmed that it was done. Also, for example, when the value of the learning counter is 0, the minimum gameplay is understood but the game is performed by a player who is not greedy for the number of medals acquired, that is, he wants to enjoy the game purely Can be confirmed.

  The stop operation confirmation device 400 may be configured to be provided in advance by the slot machine 10, or may be configured to be added to the slot machine 10 in a game arcade or the like. Further, the position where the stop operation confirmation device 400 is attached may be inside the slot machine 10 or may be a hall management device of the game arcade. Furthermore, the stop operation confirmation device 400 and the display control device 81 are configured to be capable of bi-directional communication, and the stop operation confirmation device 400 is configured not to have the data display unit 402, and the counting result of the stop operation confirmation device 400 is It may be configured to be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65.

  In such a configuration, by confirming various information displayed on the data display unit 402, it is possible to confirm the skill of the player who operates the stop switch aiming at the symbol, the degree of understanding of the game characteristics, etc. It becomes possible. As a result, in addition to the effect that it is possible to easily detect the injustice regarding the display control device 81 described above in addition to the effect that it is possible to easily detect the injustice, the administrator of the game arcade It can be expected to have a new effect that it becomes possible to manage medal payout according to the degree of skill.

  In the above configuration, the stop symbol command is input as the operation result information indicating the operation result of the stop switch, but instead, the arrival symbol command indicating the symbol number of the arrival symbol is also input. good. And it is good also as composition which performs skill determination processing and skill level determination processing using the information which the said arrival design command shows.

  In the above configuration, as the first cherry or second cherry winning data, the value of the number-of-winnings counter, the value of the skill level counter, the value of the learning counter, the value of the winning counter, the value of the falling counter, Although the value of the understanding counter and the value of the understanding counter are displayed on the data display unit 402, instead of or in addition to this, the ratio of the number of winning occurrences to the number of winnings in each gaming state is displayed As well.

  (16) In each of the above embodiments, the combination of winning symbols is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 in the winning combination corresponding effect, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the player recognizes the winning combination. It is sufficient if it can be configured. For example, when the bell is won, the auxiliary display unit is configured to display a character wearing a yellow shirt. Even with this configuration, it is possible to suggest a winning combination through the color of the shirt.

  (17) In the above embodiments, when the gaming state is the RT state and the first cherries or the second cherries are elected, it is configured to always perform suggestive effects, but in the same manner as in the normal state It is good also as composition which performs suggestion production.

  (18) In the above embodiments, it is determined whether or not the start command is issued after three medals have been bet, but the start command may be issued after one bet or two bets. It is needless to say that it may be configured to determine whether or not However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to store in advance a lottery table corresponding to the betting situation.

  (19) In each of the above-described embodiments, as the provided benefit, in addition to the benefit for shifting the gaming state and the benefit for re-playing, the configuration is provided with the benefit for paying out the medal, but is limited to such configuration It is sufficient that the player is given some kind of benefit instead of the one. For example, a prize other than the medal may be paid out instead of the bonus for paying the medal. In addition, in a slot machine that does not have actual medal insertion or medal payout functions and manages the medals owned by the player as credits, the increase of credited medals corresponds to the provision of a privilege.

  (20) In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine is described in which three reels are provided in parallel and five lines are provided as an effective line. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. The slot machine may be a slot machine provided with 7 lines or 7 lines of effective lines.

  (21) In the above embodiments, the so-called A type slot machine has been described, but B type, C type, composite type of A type and C type, composite type of B type and C type, and further CT game It is apparent that the present invention may be applied to any slot machine, such as the provided type, and in any case, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained. In addition, as a bonus winning in each of these types, BB winning, RB winning, SB winning, CT winning and the like can be mentioned.

  (22) In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine 10 is embodied. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which the slot machine and the pachinko machine are integrated. That is, of the slot machines, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having ball insertion and ball payout functions such as pachinko machines may be used.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configuration illustrated in the parentheses or the like.

Gaming machine 1. Cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (patterns);
Start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of main control device 101) which determines that the circulation display means starts the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for performing lottery of a winning combination based on the determination result of the start determination means;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the circulation display of the pattern;
Display control means for controlling the display of the circulation display means to start the circulation display of the pattern based on the determination result of the start determination means and to stop the circulation display of the pattern based on the operation of the stop operation means The slip table setting processing function and the reel control processing function of the main control device 101)
When the lottery result of the combination is a prize and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination is stopped at a predetermined effective position (effective line), a bonus (disbursement of medal, transition to BB state, replay, etc.) Privilege giving means (the medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101, the BB start processing function S604);
In a gaming machine provided with an auxiliary effect executing means (auxiliary display unit 65) capable of executing an auxiliary effect (effect corresponding to a winning character combination) indicating a winning character combination that has won the lottery of the above-mentioned winning combination,
Assistance effect determination means (effect determination processing function S904 of display control device 81) for determining whether or not to execute the assistance effect;
Operation information setting means for setting specific operation information related to the operation of the stop operation means when it is determined that at least the auxiliary effect determination means performs the auxiliary effect (S1004 and S1005 in the operation position designation process of the display control device 81) Equipped with
The display control means performs display control of the circulation display means so as to obtain a stop result advantageous to the player when the stop operation means is operated based on the specific operation information set by the operation information setting means. A game machine characterized by

  According to this gaming machine, when the auxiliary effect indicating the winning combination is executed, the specific operation information related to the operation of the stop operation means is set. Then, when the stop operation means is operated based on the specific operation information, the circulation display means is subjected to display control so as to obtain a stop result advantageous to the player. In such a configuration, even if some injustice is made in relation to the execution of the assistance effect, the assistance is performed by operating the stop operation means based on the specific operation information or performing an operation equivalent to the operation of the stop operation means. It is possible to easily find out the fraud involved in the execution of the presentation.

  Gaming machine2. In the above-mentioned gaming machine 1, when the lottery result of the combination is the first combination (first cherry) winning and the first pattern (the “red cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L) stops at the effective position, First benefit giving means (the medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101) for giving an advantageous first benefit (four medal payouts), and the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning, and the first Specific gaming state termination means (RT state termination processing function S807, S804 of the main control device 101) for terminating a specific gaming state (RT state) advantageous to the player based on the fact that one pattern is stopped at the effective position And the operation information setting unit is configured to determine the game situation when the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning, and to make the first pattern stop at the effective position. (Left operation information 3 ", middle operation information" 21 ", right operation information" 21 ") or second specific operation information (left operation information" 16 ", middle operation information" 16 ") which can prevent the first picture from stopping at the effective position. 21 ", right operation information" 21 ") is set, The game machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the gaming machine, when the first pattern is stopped at the effective position, the first benefit advantageous to the player is provided. On the other hand, when the first pattern is stopped at the effective position under the specific gaming state, the specific gaming state may be ended. In such a configuration, the stop operation means may be operated to stop the first pattern at the effective position or the first pattern may be stopped at the effective position when the auxiliary effect indicating that the first combination is won is executed. It is assumed that the stop operation means is operated to avoid it. Therefore, the first specific operation information capable of stopping the first pattern at the effective position or the second specific operation information capable of avoiding the first pattern stopping at the effective position is set by determining the game situation. Thus, it is possible to make the circulation display means a stop result in line with the actual game, and it is possible to easily find out the fraud related to the execution of the auxiliary effect.

  Gaming machine3. In the gaming machine 2, when the operation information setting means stops the first pattern at the effective position, it can be expected to pay out more game media in the subsequent game as compared to the case where it is not stopped. (1) If specific operation information is set to prevent the first pattern from stopping at the effective position, the second game can be expected to pay out more game media in the subsequent game compared to the case where the first pattern is stopped. A game machine characterized by setting specific operation information.

  According to the gaming machine, the specific operation information is set such that it can be expected to pay out more gaming media. Since it is common for a player to play a game in expectation of acquiring many game media, this configuration makes it possible to make the circulation display means a stop result in line with the actual game. It is possible to easily find out the injustice related to the execution of the assistance effect.

  Gaming machine4. In any of the above-mentioned gaming machine 1 to gaming machine 3, it has at least the lottery means and the display control means, and has a main control device (main control device 101) for controlling the progression of the game, and the auxiliary effect determination means And a sub control device (display control device 81) for controlling the auxiliary effect based on a control signal input from the main control device.

  In the configuration where the sub control device controls the auxiliary effect based on the control signal input from the main control device as in this gaming machine, it is difficult to find out if the sub control device is cheated It becomes. Therefore, by applying the configuration of any one of the above-described gaming machines 1 to 3 to this configuration, it becomes possible to easily find out even if the sub control device is tampered with.

  Gaming machine5. In the above-mentioned gaming machine 4, the sub-control device is provided with the operation information setting means.

  According to the gaming machine, the setting of the specific operation information is performed by the sub control device. With such a configuration, it is possible to take anti-corruption measures without increasing the processing load of the main control device.

  Gaming machine6. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, the control device (display control device 81) having the operation information setting means includes an arithmetic device (CPU 82) for setting the particular operation information, and the particular operation. An output member mounting area (a connector non-mounting area 84a, a buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a) on which an external output member (buffer circuit IC, test connector) for outputting information to the outside of the gaming machine can be mounted; A transmission member (wiring pattern) capable of transmitting the specific operation information from the device to the output member mounting area is provided, and the external output member is not mounted in the output member mounting area. Gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, the control device having the operation information setting means can be equipped with an arithmetic device for setting the specific operation information and an external output member for outputting the specific operation information to the outside of the gaming machine. An output member mounting area and a transmission member capable of transmitting specific operation information from the arithmetic device to the output member mounting area are provided. Further, an external output member is not mounted in the output member mounting area. When the external output member is always mounted in the output member mounting area, for example, in a game arcade or the like, there is a possibility that an illegal signal may be input from the external output member to cause the arithmetic device to malfunction. Therefore, by not mounting the external output member in the output member mounting area, it is possible to disconnect the connection of the transmission member, and it is possible to avoid the above-mentioned fraud. In addition, by providing the transmission member in the control device, when confirming whether the control device is tampered with, it becomes possible to carry out the confirmation by mounting the external output member in the output member mounting area. Therefore, it is possible to easily find out the fraud related to the execution of the auxiliary effect while making the fraud such as making the operation device malfunction difficult by inputting the fraud signal.

  Gaming machine 7. The gaming machine according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, wherein the specific operation information is information indicating an operation timing of the stop operation means.

  According to this gaming machine, by operating the stop operation means at the operation timing indicated by the specific operation information, it is possible to confirm whether or not the fraud has been made.

  Gaming machine 8. In any one of the above-mentioned gaming machines 1 to 7, the gaming machine is provided with a plurality of the stop operation means, and the specific operation information is information indicating an operation order of the stop operation means. Gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, by operating the stop operation means in the operation sequence indicated by the specific operation information, it becomes possible to confirm whether or not the fraud has been made.

  Game machine 9. In any of the above-mentioned gaming machines 1 to 8, the lottery result of the combination is the first winning (first cherry) winning, and the first pattern ("red cherry" symbol of left reel 32L) is in the effective position The first benefit giving means (the medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101) for giving the first benefit (four medal payouts) advantageous to the player when stopped, and the lottery result of the role is the second role (Second Cherry) If the player wins and the second pattern ("Blue Cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L) is stopped at the effective position, the player is given a second benefit (4 medal payouts) advantageous to the player. A second benefit awarding means (the medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101), and the circulation display means is the stop operation means at the timing at which the first pattern can be stopped at the effective position If is operated, When the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the second pattern can not be stopped at the effective position and the second pattern can be stopped at the effective position, the first pattern is effective A game machine characterized in that the first pattern and the second pattern are spaced apart so that they can not be stopped at a position.

  According to this gaming machine, when the stop operation means is operated at the timing at which it is possible to stop the second pattern in the effective position in the situation where the first combination is won, the first pattern should be stopped in the effective position. The first benefit is not given. In addition, when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which it is possible to stop the first pattern at the effective position in a situation in which the second role is won, the second symbol does not stop at the effective position, and the second benefit Is not granted. In such a configuration, the frequency at which the first benefit or the second benefit is awarded will depend on the frequency at which it is decided to execute the assistance effect in the situation where the first role or the second role is won, If there is a fraud related to execution, there is a concern that the benefits may be fraudulently obtained. Therefore, by applying the configuration of any one of the gaming machine 1 to the gaming machine 8 to the present configuration, it is possible to easily find out the fraud even if the fraud is made.

Game machine 10. Cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (patterns);
Start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) capable of determining that the circulation display means starts the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for performing lottery of a winning combination based on the determination result of the start determination means;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the circulation display of the pattern;
Display control means for controlling the display of the circulation display means to start the circulation display of the pattern based on the determination result of the start determination means and to stop the circulation display of the pattern based on the operation of the stop operation means The slip table setting processing function and the reel control processing function of the main control device 101)
When the lottery result of the combination is a prize and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination is stopped at a predetermined effective position (effective line), a bonus (disbursement of medal, transition to BB state, replay, etc.) Privilege giving means (the medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101, the BB start processing function S604);
In a gaming machine provided with an auxiliary effect executing means (auxiliary display unit 65) capable of executing an auxiliary effect (effect corresponding to a winning character combination) indicating a winning character combination that has won the lottery of the above-mentioned winning combination,
If the lottery result of the combination is the first combination (first cherry) winning and the first pattern (the “red cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L) stops at the effective position, the first benefit advantageous to the player ( A first benefit awarding means (the medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101) for giving four medal payouts;
Specific gaming state ending means for ending a specific gaming state (RT state) which is advantageous for the player based on the lottery result of the part being the first part winning and the first pattern being stopped at the effective position (RT state end processing functions S807 and S804 of the main control device 101),
Assistance effect determination means (effect determination processing function S904 of display control device 81) for determining whether or not to execute the assistance effect;
Operation information setting means for setting specific operation information related to the operation of the stop operation means when it is determined that at least the auxiliary effect determination means performs the auxiliary effect (S1004 and S1005 in the operation position designation process of the display control device 81) Equipped with
When the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning, the operation information setting means determines the game situation and can stop the first pattern at the effective position (first specified operation information (left operation) Information “3”, middle operation information “21”, right operation information “21”) or second specific operation information (left operation information “16”, middle operation which can prevent the first pattern from stopping at the effective position Set information "21", right operation information "21"),
The display control means performs display control of the circulation display means so as to obtain a stop result advantageous to the player when the stop operation means is operated based on the specific operation information set by the operation information setting means. A game machine characterized by

  According to this gaming machine, when the auxiliary effect indicating the winning combination is executed, the specific operation information related to the operation of the stop operation means is set. Then, when the stop operation means is operated based on the specific operation information, the circulation display means is subjected to display control so as to obtain a stop result advantageous to the player. In such a configuration, even if some injustice is made in relation to the execution of the assistance effect, the assistance is performed by operating the stop operation means based on the specific operation information or performing an operation equivalent to the operation of the stop operation means. It is possible to easily find out the fraud involved in the execution of the presentation.

  In addition, when the first pattern stops at the effective position, a first benefit advantageous to the player is provided. On the other hand, when the first pattern is stopped at the effective position under the specific gaming state, the specific gaming state may be ended. In such a configuration, the stop operation means may be operated to stop the first pattern at the effective position or the first pattern may be stopped at the effective position when the auxiliary effect indicating that the first combination is won is executed. It is assumed that the stop operation means is operated to avoid it. Therefore, the first specific operation information capable of stopping the first pattern at the effective position or the second specific operation information capable of avoiding the first pattern stopping at the effective position is set by determining the game situation. Thus, it is possible to make the circulation display means a stop result in line with the actual game, and it is possible to easily find out the fraud related to the execution of the auxiliary effect.

11. gaming machine Cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (patterns);
Start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) capable of determining that the circulation display means starts the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for performing lottery of a winning combination based on the determination result of the start determination means;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the circulation display of the pattern;
Display control means for controlling the display of the circulation display means to start the circulation display of the pattern based on the determination result of the start determination means and to stop the circulation display of the pattern based on the operation of the stop operation means The slip table setting processing function and the reel control processing function of the main control device 101)
When the lottery result of the combination is a prize and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination is stopped at a predetermined effective position (effective line), a bonus (disbursement of medal, transition to BB state, replay, etc.) Privilege giving means (the medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101, the BB start processing function S604);
In a gaming machine provided with an auxiliary effect executing means (auxiliary display unit 65) capable of executing an auxiliary effect (effect corresponding to a winning character combination) indicating a winning character combination that has won the lottery of the above-mentioned winning combination,
If the lottery result of the combination is the first combination (first cherry) winning and the first pattern (the “red cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L) stops at the effective position, the first benefit advantageous to the player ( A first benefit awarding means (the medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101) for giving four medal payouts;
Specific gaming state ending means for ending a specific gaming state (RT state) which is advantageous for the player based on the lottery result of the part being the first part winning and the first pattern being stopped at the effective position (RT state end processing functions S807 and S804 of the main control device 101),
Assistance effect determination means (effect determination processing function S904 of display control device 81) for determining whether or not to execute the assistance effect;
Operation information setting means for setting specific operation information related to the operation of the stop operation means when it is determined that at least the auxiliary effect determination means performs the auxiliary effect (S1004 and S1005 in the operation position designation process of the display control device 81) When,
Specific operation information output means (display control device 81) for outputting the specific operation information;
Operation result information output means (main control device) for outputting operation result information (stop symbol command) related to the operation timing of the stop operation means or the stop result of the circulation display means based on the operation of the stop operation means 101) and,
The operation information setting means determines the gaming situation and determines the first specific operation information (left operation information “3”, middle operation information “21”, right operation, when the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning. Set the information “21”) or the second specific operation information (left operation information “16”, middle operation information “21”, right operation information “21”),
The display control means stops the first pattern at the effective position when the stop operation means is operated based on the first specific operation information, and the stop is performed based on the second specific operation information. When the operation means is operated, display control of the circulation display means is performed so as to obtain a stop result advantageous to the player by preventing the first pattern from stopping at the effective position. Gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine, when the first pattern is stopped at the effective position, the first benefit advantageous to the player is provided. On the other hand, when the first pattern is stopped at the effective position under the specific gaming state, the specific gaming state may be ended. In such a configuration, there is a case where it is not advantageous for the player to operate the stop operation means to stop the first pattern at the effective position when the auxiliary effect indicating that the first combination is won is executed. It can occur. For this reason, a player who does not know the game property may have difficulty in grasping the contents of the effect when the auxiliary effect indicating that the first combination is won is executed. Therefore, the operation information setting means determines the game situation and sets the first specific operation information or the second specific operation information, and the display control means operates the stop operation means based on the first specific operation information. In addition to stopping the first pattern at the effective position, the player can prevent the player from stopping the first pattern at the effective position when the stop operation means is operated based on the second specific operation information. The configuration is such that the display of the circulation display means is controlled so as to obtain an advantageous stop result. In addition, the specific operation information is output, and the operation result information related to the operation timing of the stop operation unit or the stop result of the circulation display unit is output based on the operation of the stop operation unit. With this configuration, it is possible to check the player's understanding of the game nature and the skill of operating the stop operation means aiming at the pattern based on the specific operation information and the operation result information, and the player can It becomes possible to grasp the understanding level of the contents of the assistance presentation.

  Game machine 12. In the gaming machine 11, lottery result information output means (main control device 101) for outputting lottery result information (lottery result command) indicating the lottery result of the combination, and at least the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning When lottery result information indicating that there is a prize is input, winning information (the number of winnings) indicating that the first combination has been won and stopping information (the number of winnings) indicating that the first pattern has stopped at the effective position A game machine characterized by comprising storage means (totalization processing function of the stop operation confirmation device 400) for storing and.

  According to this gaming machine, when lottery result information indicating that at least the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning is input, the winning information indicating that the first combination is won and the first pattern are in the effective position The stop information indicating that it has stopped is stored. With this configuration, it is possible to check the player's understanding of the game characteristics and the skill of operating the stop operation means aiming at the pattern.

  Gaming machine 13. In the gaming machine 12, the storage means may receive, as the stop information, the number of times the first symbol has stopped at the effective position in a state where the first specific operation information is input, and the second specific operation information. A game machine characterized by separately storing the number of times that the first pattern has stopped at the effective position in the set situation.

  According to the present gaming machine, the number of times the first pattern is stopped at the effective position in the state where the first specific operation information is input, and the state where the second specific operation information is input, the first pattern stops at the effective position The number of times it has been stored is stored separately. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily determine the degree of understanding of the gameplay of the player, and to appropriately manage the payout performance of the game medium in the game arcade or the like.

  Gaming machine 14. In the gaming machine 12 or the gaming machine 13, the storage means includes the number of times the first pattern has not stopped at the effective position in the situation where the first specific operation information is input, and the second specific operation information. A game machine characterized by separately storing the number of times that the first pattern has not stopped at the effective position in the input situation.

  According to this gaming machine, the number of times that the first pattern does not stop at the effective position in the situation where the first specific operation information is input, and the situation where the second specific operation information is input, the first pattern is the effective position And the number of times it did not stop is separately stored. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily determine the degree of understanding of the gameplay of the player, and to appropriately manage the payout performance of the game medium in the game arcade or the like.

  Gaming machine 15. In any one of the game machine 12 to the game machine 14, the storage means determines operation timing of the stop operation means based on the specific operation information and the operation result information. Judgment processing function S1604 and skill level judgment processing function S1609) and judgment result storage means for storing the judgment result of the operation timing judgment means (maneuverability level judgment processing function S1609 and skill level counter of stop operation confirmation device 400) And a game machine characterized by comprising.

  According to the gaming machine, the operation timing of the stop operation means is determined based on the specific operation information and the operation result information, and the determination result is stored. With this configuration, it is possible to aim the pattern of the player and determine the skill of operating the stop operation means, and to appropriately manage the payout performance of the game medium in the game arcade or the like.

  Gaming machine 16. In any one of the gaming machines 11 to 15, the lottery used when the lottery means performs the lottery on the basis of setting information (setting state) relating to a ratio of payout to acceptance of gaming media (medals) Selection means (lottery table selection function of main controller 101) for selecting information (lottery table) and predetermined setting change operation (when the power is turned on, the setting key is inserted into setting key insertion hole 73 and turned on) And a setting change unit (setting value setting function of the main control device 101) for changing the setting information based on the fact that the operation is performed.

  According to this gaming machine, by performing a predetermined setting change operation, it is possible to change setting information related to the ratio of payout to reception of game media. By applying any of the configurations of the gaming machine 10 to the gaming machine 14 to such a configuration, it is changed to setting information in line with the player's understanding of the gaming characteristics and the skill of operating the stop operation means aiming at a pattern. By doing this, it becomes possible to properly manage the payout performance of game media.

  Gaming machine 17. In any of the above-mentioned gaming machines 10 to 16, the lottery result of the combination is the second winning (second cherry) winning, and the second pattern ("blue cherry" symbol of the left reel 32L) is in the effective position The second benefit giving means (the medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101) for giving the second benefit (four medal payouts) advantageous to the player when stopped, and the lottery result of the combination is the second A second specific gaming state end means for ending the specific gaming state based on the winning of the part and the second pattern being stopped at the effective position (RT state end processing function S807 of the main control device 101, S804) When the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the first pattern can be stopped at the effective position, the circulation display means stops the second pattern at the effective position. And the first pattern can not be stopped at the effective position if the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the second pattern can not be stopped at the effective position. When the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which it is impossible to stop the first pattern at the effective position, the second pattern can be stopped at the effective position, and the second pattern is effective The first pattern and the second pattern are separated so that the first pattern can be stopped at the effective position when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which it is impossible to stop at the position. Game machine characterized in that it is arranged.

  According to this gaming machine, the specific gaming state may be ended also when the second pattern is stopped at the effective position in addition to the case where the first pattern is stopped at the effective position. In addition, when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the first pattern can be stopped at the effective position, the circulation display means can not stop the second pattern at the effective position, and the second pattern When the stop operating means is operated at a timing that can stop the first pattern at the effective position, it is impossible to stop the first pattern at the effective position so that the first pattern can not be stopped at the effective position. When the stop operation means is operated at a possible timing, the second pattern can be stopped at the effective position, and when the stop operation means is operated at the timing when the second pattern can not be stopped at the effective position The first pattern and the second pattern are disposed apart from each other so that the first pattern can be stopped at the effective position. In this configuration, when the assistance effect that suggests the first winning a combination or the assistance effect that suggests the second winning a combination is not performed under the specific gaming condition, the specific gaming condition ends regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means There is a possibility of For this reason, depending on the frequency at which it is decided to execute the assistance effect in a situation where the ending time of the specific gaming state is won by the first role or the second role, when the fraud related to the execution of the assistance effect is made, There is a concern that the game under the specific gaming state may be continued illegally. Therefore, by applying the configuration of any one of the gaming machine 10 to the gaming machine 16 to the present configuration, it is possible to easily find out the fraud even if the fraud is made.

  Gaming machine 18. In the gaming machine 17, the operation information setting means can not stop the second pattern at the effective position as the first specific operation information, and stops the first pattern at the effective position. Information that can be set, and as the second specific operation information, information that can not stop the first pattern at the effective position and can stop the second pattern at the effective position A game machine characterized by setting.

  According to the present gaming machine, information is set that can not stop the second pattern at the effective position and can stop the first pattern at the effective position, as the first specific operation information, and the second specification As the operation information, information is set that can not stop the first pattern at the effective position and can stop the second pattern at the effective position. With this configuration, not only when the lottery result of the winning combination is the first winning combination but also when the second winning combination is won, the specific operation information is obtained using the first specific operation information and the second specific operation information. It becomes possible to set.

  Gaming machine 19. In any one of the gaming machine 10 to the gaming machine 18, when the operation information setting means causes the first pattern to stop at the effective position, more game medium is paid out in the subsequent game compared to the case where the first pattern is not stopped. If the first specific operation information is set to avoid stopping the first pattern in the effective position, more game media will be paid out in the subsequent game compared to the case where the first pattern is stopped. A game machine characterized by setting the second specific operation information if it can be expected.

  According to the gaming machine, the specific operation information is set such that it can be expected to pay out more gaming media. Since it is common for a player to play a game in expectation of acquiring many game media, this configuration makes it possible to make the circulation display means a stop result in line with the actual game. It is possible to easily find out the injustice related to the execution of the assistance effect.

  Gaming machine 20. In any of the gaming machine 10 to the gaming machine 19, it has at least the lottery means and the display control means, and has main control means (main control device 101) for controlling the progression of the game, and the auxiliary effect determination means And a sub control means (display control device 81) for controlling the supplementary effect based on a control signal inputted from the main control means.

  In the configuration where the sub control means controls the auxiliary effect based on the control signal input from the main control means as in the present gaming machine, it is difficult to find out if the sub control means is illegitimate It becomes. Therefore, by applying the configuration of any one of the gaming machine 10 to the gaming machine 19 to the present configuration, it becomes possible to easily find out even if the sub control means is tampered with.

  Gaming machine 21. In the above-mentioned gaming machine 20, the sub-control means is provided with the operation information setting means.

  According to the gaming machine, the setting of the specific operation information is performed by the sub control means. With this configuration, it is possible to take anti-corruption measures without increasing the processing load of the main control means.

  Gaming machine 22. In any one of the game machine 10 to the game machine 21, the control device (display control device 81) having the operation information setting means includes an arithmetic device (CPU 82) for setting the specific operation information, and the specific operation An output member mounting area (a connector non-mounting area 84a, a buffer circuit IC non-mounting area 85a) capable of mounting an external output member (buffer circuit IC, test connector) for outputting information to the outside of the control device; A transmission member (wiring pattern) capable of transmitting the specific operation information from the device to the output member mounting area is provided, and the external output member is not mounted in the output member mounting area. Gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine, the control device having the operation information setting means can be equipped with an arithmetic device for setting the specific operation information and an external output member for outputting the specific operation information to the outside of the control device. An output member mounting area and a transmission member capable of transmitting specific operation information from the arithmetic device to the output member mounting area are provided. Further, an external output member is not mounted in the output member mounting area. When the external output member is always mounted in the output member mounting area, for example, in a game arcade or the like, there is a possibility that an illegal signal may be input from the external output member to cause the arithmetic device to malfunction. Therefore, by not mounting the external output member in the output member mounting area, it is possible to disconnect the connection of the transmission member, and it is possible to avoid the above-mentioned fraud. In addition, by providing the transmission member in the control device, when confirming whether the control device is tampered with, it becomes possible to carry out the confirmation by mounting the external output member in the output member mounting area. Therefore, it is possible to easily find out the fraud related to the execution of the auxiliary effect while making the fraud such as making the operation device malfunction difficult by inputting the fraud signal.

  Gaming machine23. The gaming machine according to any one of the above-mentioned gaming machine 10 to gaming machine 22, wherein the specific operation information is information indicating an operation timing of the stop operation means.

  According to this gaming machine, by operating the stop operation means at the operation timing indicated by the specific operation information, it is possible to confirm whether or not the fraud has been made.

Game machine system 1. Cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (patterns);
Start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) capable of determining that the circulation display means starts the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for performing lottery of a winning combination based on the determination result of the start determination means;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the circulation display of the pattern;
Display control means for controlling the display of the circulation display means to start the circulation display of the pattern based on the determination result of the start determination means and to stop the circulation display of the pattern based on the operation of the stop operation means The slip table setting processing function and the reel control processing function of the main control device 101)
When the lottery result of the combination is a prize and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination is stopped at a predetermined effective position (effective line), a bonus (disbursement of medal, transition to BB state, replay, etc.) Privilege giving means (the medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101, the BB start processing function S604);
A gaming machine provided with an auxiliary effect executing means (auxiliary display unit 65) capable of executing an auxiliary effect (effect corresponding to a winning character combination) indicating a winning combination that has won the lottery of the above-mentioned roles;
A confirmation unit (stop operation confirmation apparatus 400) electrically connected to the gaming machine;
The gaming machine is
Lottery result information output means (main control device 101) for outputting lottery result information (lottery result command) indicating the lottery result of the combination;
If the lottery result of the combination is the first combination (first cherry) winning and the first pattern (the “red cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L) stops at the effective position, the first benefit advantageous to the player ( A first benefit awarding means (the medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101) for giving four medal payouts;
Specific gaming state ending means for ending a specific gaming state (RT state) which is advantageous for the player based on the lottery result of the part being the first part winning and the first pattern being stopped at the effective position (RT state end processing functions S807 and S804 of the main control device 101),
Assistance effect determination means (effect determination processing function S904 of display control device 81) for determining whether or not to execute the assistance effect;
Operation information setting means for setting specific operation information related to the operation of the stop operation means when it is determined that at least the auxiliary effect determination means performs the auxiliary effect (S1004 and S1005 in the operation position designation process of the display control device 81) When,
Specific operation information output means (display control device 81) for outputting the specific operation information;
Operation result information output means (main control device) for outputting operation result information (stop symbol command) related to the operation timing of the stop operation means or the stop result of the circulation display means based on the operation of the stop operation means 101), and the operation information setting means determines the game situation and determines the first specific operation information (left operation information “3”, middle operation information, when the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning. “21”, right operation information “21”) or second specific operation information (left operation information “16”, middle operation information “21”, right operation information “21”) is set, and the display control means When the stop operation means is operated based on the first specific operation information, the first pattern is stopped at the effective position, and the stop operation means is operated based on the second specific operation information To the By design it is to avoid stopping the effective position, and display control said circulation display means so as to favor stopping results to the player,
The confirmation means is
When lottery result information indicating that at least the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning is input, the winning information (number of winnings) indicating that the first combination is won and the first pattern are effective A gaming machine system comprising storage means (counting processing function of the stop operation confirmation device 400) for storing stop information (number of winnings) indicating stop at a position.

  According to the gaming machine system, when the first pattern is stopped at the effective position, the first benefit advantageous to the player is provided. On the other hand, when the first pattern is stopped at the effective position under the specific gaming state, the specific gaming state may be ended. In such a configuration, there is a case where it is not advantageous for the player to operate the stop operation means to stop the first pattern at the effective position when the auxiliary effect indicating that the first combination is won is executed. It can occur. For this reason, a player who does not know the game property may have difficulty in grasping the contents of the effect when the auxiliary effect indicating that the first combination is won is executed. Therefore, in the gaming machine, the game condition is determined to set the first specific operation information or the second specific operation information, and when the stop operation means is operated based on the first specific operation information, the first pattern is effective. A stop result advantageous to the player can be obtained by stopping at the position and preventing the first pattern from stopping at the effective position when the stop operation means is operated based on the second specific operation information. The display of the circulation display means is controlled. In addition, the specific operation information is output, and the operation result information related to the operation timing of the stop operation unit or the stop result of the circulation display unit is output based on the operation of the stop operation unit. Then, when the confirmation means indicates that at least lottery result information indicating that the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning, the winning information indicating that the first combination is won and the first pattern stop at the effective position The configuration is configured to store stop information indicating that it has been done. With this configuration, it is possible to check the player's understanding of the game nature and the skill of operating the stop operation means aiming at the pattern based on the specific operation information and the operation result information, and the player can It becomes possible to grasp the understanding level of the contents of the assistance presentation.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine as gaming machine 32 Reel as circulation display means and reel as orbiting body 33 Light emitting unit constituting suggestion means 41 Start lever as start operation means or start operation means 42 44: stop switch as stop operation means, 56: first credit input switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57: second credit input switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58: start operation means or Third credit input switch as input operation means, 63: upper lamp constituting auxiliary effect execution means, 64: speaker, 65: auxiliary display part constituting second suggestion means, 81: suggestion means, suggestion determination means, etc. Display controller to be configured, 82: CPU, 84a: connector non-mounting area, 85a: buffer circuit I Unmounted area 101 Main controller as main control board 102 CPU configuring various control means such as lottery means and main control means 201 first relay terminal board 202 second relay terminal board 301 ... Performance testing machine, 302 ... CPU, 303 ... ROM, 304 ... RAM, 304a ... winning combination storage area, 304b ... left operation information storage area, 304c ... middle operation information storage area, 304d ... right operation information storage area, 304e ... Designated reel storage area 311: data display unit 350: symbol display device 351: second auxiliary display unit 352: symbol display control device 400: stop operation confirmation device 401: aggregation device 402: data display portion.

Claims (2)

Cyclic display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of patterns;
Start determining means for determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern on the cyclic display means;
Lottery means for performing a lottery of a winning combination based on the determination result of the start determination means;
Stop operation means operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Display control means for performing display control of the circulation display means so as to start the circulation display of the pattern based on the determination result of the start determination means and to stop the circulation display of the pattern based on the operation of the stop operation means; ,
A benefit awarding means for awarding a benefit when the lottery result of the combination is a prize and the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped at a predetermined effective position;
In a gaming machine provided with an assistance effect execution means capable of executing an assistance effect that suggests a winning combination that has won a lottery for the above-mentioned combination,
First benefit giving means for giving a first benefit advantageous to the player when the lottery result of the combination is the first combination winning and the first pattern is stopped at the effective position;
Specific gaming state ending means for ending a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the lottery result of the combination being the first combination winning and the first pattern being stopped at the effective position;
Specific gaming state second end means for ending the specific gaming state when a predetermined number of predetermined games have been played under the specific gaming state,
Execution determining means for determining whether to execute the assistance effect;
When the execution determining means determines to execute the auxiliary effect, the auxiliary effect to be executed by the auxiliary effect executing means is determined, and when the lottery result of the winning combination is the first winning combination, the first winning combination is won An effect determining means which can be determined to cause the auxiliary effect executing means to execute a winning combination suggestion effect suggesting a
Operation information setting means for setting specific operation information related to the operation of the stop operation means, at least when the effect determination means determines to cause the supplementary effect execution means to execute the winning combination suggestion effect;
The operation information setting means determines the game situation when the supplementary effect execution means executes the winning combination suggestion effect, or the first specific operation information or the first specific operation information capable of stopping the first pattern at the effective position Set second specific operation information that can prevent the first pattern from stopping at the effective position,
The display control means controls the display of the circulation display means so as to obtain a stop result advantageous to the player when the stop operation means is operated based on the specific operation information set by the operation information setting means.
The operation information setting means is a game cycle in which the specific game state second end means ends the specific game state when the supplementary effect execution means executes the winning combination suggestion effect under the specific game state. A gaming machine, wherein the first specific operation information is set, and the second specific operation information is set if the specified gaming state second end means is not a game cycle for ending the specified gaming state . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine.

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