JP6539089B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game.

  A slot having a variable display capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, as a gaming machine, and a slot in which winning can be generated according to a display result derived after the variable display is variably displayed and stopped. There is a machine. Furthermore, as a gaming machine, when the game ball is shot by a launch device into a game area by a launch device and the game ball wins in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area, the player is given a predetermined winning value Pachinko gaming machines are known.

  In such a game machine, customization included in the password by the player inputting a password using operation means such as a stop switch, a settlement switch, and an effect switch provided on the front door. There has been a slot machine capable of changing the image and music of the effect based on the information (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2009-195327, A

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is provided with an operation means capable of performing setting relating to a game, and therefore, when the front door is opened, another person other than the player, for example, sits next to the game There are cases where a player touches and operates the operation means, or a store clerk touches and operates the operation means without being aware of it while working while opening the front door. In such a case, there arises a disadvantage that the setting relating to the game is performed with contents not intended by the player.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine which prevents a setting relating to a game from being performed with contents not intended by the player.

(1) A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
An openable and closable member,
Open / close detection means for detecting the open / close state of the open / close member;
Operation accepting means for accepting an operation of the player;
A setting unit capable of adjusting the volume based on the operation accepted by the operation accepting unit when the setting screen for adjusting the volume is displayed on the display unit;
And an inhibiting unit configured to inhibit adjustment of the volume by the setting unit based on the setting screen when the opening / closing detection unit detects that the opening / closing member is in the open state.
The display mode of the setting screen is the first based on the operation accepted by the operation accepting unit in a state where the setting screen is displayed when it is detected that the opening / closing member is in the closed state by the opening / closing detection unit When the first display mode indicating the volume is changed to the second display mode indicating the second volume, the open / close detection means detects that the open / close member is in the open state, and the open / close detection means is again used When it is detected that the open / close member is in the closed state, the display mode of the setting screen is displayed again in the second display mode, thereby making it possible to adjust the volume from the second volume,
When an operation for increasing the sound volume is received by the operation reception unit when the maximum sound volume is set by the setting unit, the confirmation sound for the operation is not output .
The gaming machine may be configured as follows.
A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 200) that performs a predetermined game,
An opening and closing member capable of opening and closing the front side (e.g., front door 1b, front frame 100b);
Opening / closing detection means (for example, processing of S151 in FIG. 15) for detecting opening / closing of the opening / closing member;
Operation accepting means (for example, player side setting switches 70, 170) for accepting an operation from the outside;
Setting means (for example, the process of S158 in FIG. 15 and the process of S177 in FIG. 16) capable of performing settings (for example, setting of volume and light amount) regarding the game based on the operation accepted by the operation accepting means;
The prohibition means for prohibiting the setting by the setting means when the opening and closing member detection is detected by the opening and closing detection means (for example, the player side effect setting process is ended when it is determined as N in S151 of FIG. 15) Part).

  According to such a configuration, even if an operation is accepted by the operation accepting means, settings relating to the game are prohibited when the open / close member is opened, so settings relating to the game are performed with contents not intended by the player. Can be prevented.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
It further comprises display means (for example, the process of S153 of FIG. 15) for displaying a setting screen (for example, the setting screen shown in FIG. 13) for performing setting regarding the game,
The display means is displayed before the opening after the opening and closing member is opened and closed again in a state where the setting screen is displayed when the closing of the opening and closing member is detected by the opening and closing detection means. The setting screen is displayed (for example, the part continues to display the setting screen even if the front door 1b is opened with the setting screen being displayed when the front door 1b is closed).

  According to such a configuration, even if the opening and closing member is opened and closed again in a state where the setting screen is displayed when the opening and closing member is closed, the setting screen before the opening is displayed. Even if the opening and closing member is opened once, settings relating to the game can be performed from the continuation before the opening. Therefore, the convenience of the player is improved and the user does not feel dissatisfaction.

  “Display the setting screen displayed before the opening” continues to display even when the setting screen displayed when the opening and closing member is closed, and the opening and closing member is closed again Including the case where the setting screen continues to be displayed later. In addition, “display the setting screen displayed before the opening” does not display the setting screen displayed when the opening and closing member is closed, and the opening and closing member closes again. After being done, it includes the case of re-displaying the setting screen before opening.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The setting means can perform setting (for example, setting of volume and light amount) of an effect mode during the game as the setting relating to the game.
The display unit (for example, the process of S153 of FIG. 15) for displaying a setting screen (for example, the setting screen shown in FIG. 13) for setting the effect mode is further provided.
The display means displays, as the setting screen, a screen on which the setting of the effect mode can be performed by taking the effect in the game as an example (for example, as shown in FIG. 13, the volume of the sound of the friend character is The part where the light quantity of the screen of the battle effect goes up and down).

  According to such a configuration, since the effect mode can be set by taking the effect during the game as an example, the player can easily perform the setting.

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) to (3) above,
A game store operation (for example, the channel of the store side setting switch 60 or 160) performed when the permission condition for the game center is satisfied (for example, when the store side setting switch 60 or 160 is made operable) The game store setting means (for example, a game player setting unit) which sets one of a plurality of steps relating to the effect mode during the game as a first step (for example, a first sound volume step and a first light amount step) based on Processing of S132 of FIG. 12),
Based on the player's operation (for example, the operation to the stop switch) performed when the permission condition for the player is satisfied (for example, when the setting screen shown in FIG. 13 is displayed), The player setting means (for example, the process of S158 of FIG. 15, S177 of FIG. 16, S177 of FIG. 16) which sets any one of a plurality of stages relating to the presentation mode as the second stage (eg, second sound volume step, second light intensity step). Processing) and
Effect executing means (for example, speakers 53, 54, liquid crystal for performing effects in an effect mode according to the first step set by the game store setting means and the second step set by the player setting means Display 51, effect effect LED 52),
Display control means for controlling the display content displayed in the display area visible to the player (for example, the setting screen shown in FIG. 13 by the sub control unit 91 is displayed or the volume level and the light level are highlighted) And display control to change
The display control means displays a step display indicating the second step on the display area when the player operation is performed (for example, a display for displaying a setting screen shown in FIG. 13 by the sub control unit 91) Control), the initial display of the step display when displaying the step display is different according to the first step set by the game arcade setting means (for example, see FIG. 14), the step display It displays (for example, display control which displays the initial stage display of the volume and light quantity in the setting screen shown in FIG. 13 according to a 1st volume step and a 1st light amount step).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably set the effect mode.
(5) In the gaming machine of (1) to (4) above,
The setting means can perform setting (for example, setting of volume and light amount) of an effect mode during the game as the setting relating to the game.
The effect mode changing means capable of changing the effect mode in steps based on the operation accepted by the operation accepting means (for example, in the process of S158 of FIG. 15 and S178 of FIG. Change the volume and light amount corresponding to the volume step and light amount step),
Confirmation effect executing means (for example, confirmation sound in S 178 of FIG. 16) for executing an effect for confirmation corresponding to the effect mode set by the setting means after the operation is accepted by the operation accepting means Output part) and further
The setting means can set the effect mode within a predetermined range (for example, the volume can be set within each volume step ("2" to "14") shown in FIG. 13),
When the effect mode set by the setting means is at the limit of the predetermined range, the confirmation effect execution means receives an operation by the operation reception means to change the effect mode out of the predetermined range. At the same time, the effect for confirmation corresponding to the effect aspect at the limit of the predetermined range is executed (for example, the confirmation sound corresponding to the maximum volume within the range of volume steps operable by the player in S173 of FIG. 16 is output) A portion or a portion that outputs a confirmation sound corresponding to the minimum volume within the range of volume steps that can be operated by the player in S176).

  According to such a configuration, when an operation is accepted by the operation accepting unit in order to set the effect mode beyond the predetermined range, the effect for confirmation corresponding to the effect mode immediately before exceeding the predetermined range is executed As a result, the player can be made aware that he is going to set beyond the predetermined range.

It is a front view of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure showing store side setting switch. It is a block diagram showing composition of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the kind of a winning combination and the object combination of the internal lottery by game state. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game processing which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing which injection | throwing-in of a medal | token or settlement of accounts is permitted after the end of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the shop side payout rate setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the store side presentation setting process which a sub control part performs. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting a sound volume and light quantity. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the state of a shop side setting switch, a sound volume, and a light quantity. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the player side presentation setting process which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the sound volume change operation processing which a sub control part performs. It is a figure which shows the setting screen on the shop side in a modification. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting the sound volume in a modification. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting the sound volume in a modification. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the glass door and front frame of the pachinko game machine in a modification. It is a figure showing a gaming system using a pachinko game machine in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the presentation screen in a modification.

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

[Slot machine configuration]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment comprises a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. There is. The front door 1b can open and close the opened front side of the housing 1a by rotating with respect to the housing 1a.

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

  For example, “black 7”, “net 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, “watermelon”, “white cherry”, and “bell” on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. "21" of a plurality of kinds of distinguishable symbols such as "" are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed on the see-through window 3 in three stages, upper, middle and lower respectively.

  The respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are respectively provided correspondingly and rotated by the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4) so that the symbols of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously transmitted to the see-through window 3 While changing and being displayed, by stopping the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the transparent window 3 as display results.

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

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the near side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The player can visually recognize each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R through the transparent area 51b corresponding to the transparent window 3 of the display area 51a and the transparent window 3.

  On the front door 1b, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting medals, a medal payout opening 9 for payout of medals, and credits (number of medals stored as gaming value owned by a player that can be used for setting the number of bets) One bet switch 5 operated when setting the bet number for one medal using and the largest bet number among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within that range using credits MAX BET switch 6 operated when setting the bet number (2 in the case where the gaming state is RB (BB) and 3 in the normal gaming state), medals and bets stored as credits Adjustment switch 10 which is operated to settle the medals used for setting (to return the medals used to set the credits and the bet number) and a star operated to start the game A switch 7, the reel 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 8C, and a 8R are provided operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, the one-bed BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are provided on the front surface of the operation panel constituting the front door 1b, that is, on the same surface.

  The front door 1b is provided with a player side setting switch 70 for setting the effect mode during the game. Since the player side setting switch 70 is provided on the front side of the front door 1b (that is, outside the front door 1b), the player side setting switch 70 is located on the front side of the slot machine 1 when the front door 1b is closed. . For this reason, external operations such as being operated by a player playing a game in the slot machine 1 are possible. By operating the player setting switch 70, the player can set the volume and the light amount in the effect during the game.

  On the front door 1b, an error occurs, such as a credit display 11 displaying the number of medals stored as credits, an acquired number of medals in BB, and a foreign object other than a regular medal inserted in the medal insertion portion 4 A game assist indicator 12 is provided on which an error code indicating the contents of the game is displayed.

  On the front door 1b, 1 BET LED 14 notifying that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2 BET LED 15 notifying that the bet number is set by 2 by lighting, and that 3 bets are set 3 BET LED 16 to notify by lighting, input request LED 17 to notify by light that the medal can be inserted, start effective LED 18 to notify by lighting that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, weight The in-wait LED 19 notifies by lighting that it is in progress (the state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because the fixed period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game), and it informs by lighting it that it is in the replay game An LED 20 is provided during replay. The replay game is a game started after the number of bets is automatically set.

  Inside the MAX BET switch 6, a BET switch valid LED 21 is provided to notify that the setting operation of the bet number by the operation of the 1-bet BET switch 5 and the MAX BET switch 6 is effective by lighting. In the inside of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, right stop enable LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R are notified by lighting that the stop operation of the reel by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. It is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a suspension state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is made) by a predetermined key operation; A set value indicator 24 is provided for displaying the set value at that time while the set value is being changed or while the set value is being confirmed.

  Inside the front door 1b, the flow path of the medal inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side provided inside the housing 1a or the medal payout port 9 side. A passage switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching, and an insertion medal sensor (disposed closer to the hopper tank 34a than the passage switching solenoid 30) inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 and detecting the medal which has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a. A medal selector (not shown) is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, a store-side setting switch 60 is provided to perform setting as a reference of the effect mode during the game. Since the store clerk owns a key for opening the front door 1b, the store side setting switch 60 can be operated from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, since the front door 1 b can not be opened by persons other than the store clerk such as a player, the store side setting switch 60 can not be operated. That is, the shop side setting switch 60 is an operation means for the game arcade in which the slot machine 1 is installed. By operating the store-side setting switch 60, the store clerk can make a setting as a reference of the volume and the light amount in the effect during the game.

  The shop side setting switch 60 is a switch for switching a total of 16 channels from “0” to “F” as shown in FIG. The store clerk can switch these channels by turning the knob 61. For each of the channels “0” to “F”, the magnitudes of the volume and the amount of light in the effect are divided into stages. The volume level corresponding to channels "0" to "F" is referred to as a first volume level, and the level of light intensity corresponding to channels "0" to "F" is also referred to as a first light level. For example, if the channel is "0", it is set to a first volume level set to the minimum volume and a first level to the minimum light level. If the channel is "F", it is set to the first volume level set to the maximum volume and the first level to the maximum light level.

  The steps for the volume and the light amount set by the store clerk based on the operation of the store side setting switch 60 are referred to as the first sound volume step and the first light amount step, while the player side setting switch 70 is operated. Thus, the steps for the volume and the light amount that can be set by the player are also referred to as a second sound volume step and a second light amount step.

  Inside the housing 1a, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R (see FIG. 4) is provided. Inside the housing 1a, an external output substrate 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and medals stored in the hopper tank 34a are paid out A hopper unit 34 is provided which comprises a hopper motor 34 b for paying out from the outlet 9 and a payout sensor 34 c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34 b.

  At the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided in which the medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a are stored. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a is provided which is provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals and which is formed of a pair of conductive members spaced apart to the left and right. The full tank sensor 35a has a medal storage amount stored inside when the conductive member is conductive by contact via the medal stored in the overflow tank 35, ie, the overflow tank is full. It detects that it is in tongue state.

  A power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a. On the front of the power supply box 100, enable / disable the stop function to control to stop at the end of BB or AT (Assist Time) (state where the progress of the game is controlled until the reset operation is made). A stop switch 36a is provided for selection. The AT is a period during which navigation effects are performed in which the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. It is controlled by AT on condition that it holds the navistock which becomes the right of AT control. The AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (one set of 50 games in the present embodiment) based on the number of navistocks held. Therefore, the navistock number indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and the more navistock number is held, the more the navistock number is controlled by the AT for a longer period of time.

  Furthermore, on the front of the power supply box 100, the automatic settlement function (control for adjusting the medals stored as credits without the operation of the player to the settlement (return)) at the end of BB is enabled / disabled of the automatic settlement function. Automatic settlement switch 36b for selection, setting key switch 37 for switching to setting change state and setting confirmation state at power on (at start up), and for canceling error state or suspension state at normal time It functions as a reset switch, and in the setting change state it is operated when the power is turned on / off, the reset / setting switch 38 which functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (payout rate) of the internal lottery. Power switch 39 is provided.

  The power supply box 100 is provided with a setting key switch 37 operated when changing the setting value, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39.

  The store clerk can operate the setting key switch 37 from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, since the front door 1b can not be opened by persons other than the store clerk such as a player, the setting key switch 37 can not be operated. That is, the setting key switch 37 is an operation means for a game arcade in which the slot machine 1 is installed.

  A door open detection switch 25 for detecting opening and closing of the front door 1b is provided at an upper position of the side opposite to the side where the power supply box 100 is provided. While the door open detection switch 25 is in the ON state when the front door 1b is closing the open front side of the housing 1a, the front door 1b opens the open front side of the housing 1a. When it is off, it will be off.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. In order to use the credits, one bet switch 5 or max bet switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) set according to the gaming state is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) become effective and the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, that is, the game Is ready to start. When the medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number among the prescribed numbers corresponding to the gaming state, that amount is added to the credit.

  The pay line is a line set to determine whether or not the combination of symbols displayed in the see-through window 3 of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of specific symbols. In the present embodiment, these winning combinations are also referred to as "winning combination" or "winning combination", and a combination of symbols making up any combination is stopped on the winning line, a winning combination occurs. It is also called. For example, when the symbol combination constituting the replay role is derived on the pay line, a replay game is activated in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals. It is also said that a re-game winning combination (replay winning combination) occurs that a symbol combination constituting a re-playing combination is derived on the pay line.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1 set across symbols arranged in the middle of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and a symbol arranged in the upper row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R The pay line L2 set across straddles, the pay line L3 set across the symbols arranged on the lower row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the upper row of reel 2L, the middle row of reel 2C, the lower row of reel 2R, ie, the lower right The five types of winning lines L4, which are set across the symbols lined up, the lower part of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, the upper part of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L5 set across the symbols lined right, win It is defined as a line.

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

  When all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and a combination of symbols causing a small winning combination to any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5 is not stopped, one game is ended at the time of the stop Do. On the other hand, when the combination of the symbols for generating the small winning combination in any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5 is stopped, the number of medals determined according to the small winning combination is given to the player. The awarding (credit addition, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), the medals are discharged from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1), and one game is finished.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101, and the gaming control board 40 controls the gaming state, and the effect control board 90. The effect corresponding to the game state is controlled by the control signal, and the power supply substrate 101 generates drive power for the electrical components that make up the slot machine 1 and supplies them to the respective units.

  The power supply substrate 101 includes a hopper motor 34b, a dispensing sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39. Is connected.

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

  On the game control board 40, the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start effective LED 18, the weight LED 19 and replaying The LED 20, BET switch effective LED 21, left, middle, right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value indicator 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected. At the same time, the hopper motor 34 b is connected via the power supply substrate 101, and these electric components are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control substrate 40.

  On the game control board 40, a main control unit 41 for controlling a game is mounted. The main control unit 41 is a microcomputer including a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d.

  The game control board 40 has a random number circuit 42 for generating random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 for supplying a clock signal of a fixed frequency to the random number circuit 42, and the game control board 40 Switch detection circuit 44 for detecting detection signals input from switches connected directly or through the power supply substrate 101, a motor drive circuit 45 for controlling the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and flow path switching Monitoring a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, a solenoid drive circuit 46 for controlling the drive of the solenoid 30, an LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the drive of various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40, A power failure detection circuit 48 which outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected, and a power supply A reset circuit 49 to provide a reset signal to the main CPU41a when initialization command from Nyutoki or main CPU41a is not inputted, and the other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (the direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90) It is configured so that the signal can not pass through. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is transmitted in one direction only, and the command is not transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the effect switch 56, the store side setting switch 60, and the player side setting switch 70, and detection signals of these switches are input.

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

  For example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is switched to “0”, the sub-control unit 91 causes the speaker 53 to output the sound at the minimum volume according to the first volume level of “0”. While controlling 54, according to the 1st light intensity level of "0", liquid crystal display 51, presentation effect LED52, etc. are controlled so that light may be outputted with the minimum light volume.

  In the effect control board 90, a sub control unit 91 for controlling the effect, a display control circuit 92 for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, and drive control for the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 The sub CPU 91a is given a reset signal when the power is turned on or the initialization instruction from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a predetermined time, the LED drive circuit 93 performing the above, the audio output circuit 94 performing the audio output control from the speakers 53, 54 When a reset circuit 95, a switch circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored to detect a voltage drop And a power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a. That.

  The sub control unit 91 is constituted by a microcomputer provided with a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. The sub CPU 91a receives various commands from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for effecting, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. .

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. The sub control unit 91 executes timer interrupt processing (sub) by generating an interrupt each time the number of inputs of the system clock reaches a fixed number, that is, at fixed intervals.

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

[Set payout rate]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals (the ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes. Specifically, the payout rate of medals changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of six steps of 1 to 6, and the payout rate is the highest at 6 and the payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. From the point of payout rate, when the setting value is set to 6, the game has the highest game-related advantage, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1, the more game-related advantage is. Lower.

  In order to change the setting value of the payout rate, the front door 1b is opened, the power switch 39 of the power supply box 100 provided in the housing 1a is operated, and the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state. In this case, it is necessary to once turn the slot machine 1 OFF after turning the setting key switch 37 ON by operating the setting key switch 37. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the slot machine 1 is turned on, the setting is changed to a state in which the game can not be progressed, and the setting value display 24 is read from the RAM 41c. The set value is displayed as the display value.

  In the setting change state, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when the setting 6 is further operated, the setting is returned to the setting 1) ). Thereafter, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41 c, and the state shifts to a state where the game can be progressed. The operation is changed to the setting change state by temporarily turning the power switch 39 off and the setting key switch 37 on and turning on the power switch 39. Therefore, the operation is collectively referred to as a setting change operation. .

  In order to confirm the setting value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned ON in the state where the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read from the RAM 41 c is displayed on the setting value display 24 to shift to a setting confirmation state where the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game can not be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended, and the state of the game can be progressed.

[Internal lottery]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stipulated number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined, provided that the stipulated number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. It is possible to start the game.

  In the present embodiment, there are regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB), big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB), and normal gaming status as gaming states, and among these, the prescribed number of bets in RB and BB (upper limit number 2) is defined, and 3 is defined as the specified number (upper limit number) of the bet number in the normal gaming state. Therefore, if the gaming state is RB or BB, the game can be started when 2 is set as the bet number, and if the gaming number is set as 3 in the normal gaming state, the game is started. It is possible to

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the activated pay lines (in the case of the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always activated when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop). In the following, when the activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), a combination of symbols called a winning combination is awarded. The role may be a combination of the same symbols (for example, "replay-replay-replay") or a combination including different symbols (for example, "BAR-replay-replay").

  The type of the role is determined according to the gaming state, but if roughly classified, it is set in the game with the small role with the payout of the medal and the game without setting the bet number using the gaming value There are a re-play role (Replay) that can start the next game by automatically setting the number of bets, and a special role (BB, RB) accompanied by a transition of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, these winning combinations are also referred to as a "winning combination" or "winning combination", and the combination of the symbols constituting one of the combining combinations is stopped in any of the winning lines L1 to L5. It is also said that a prize will occur. The small part and the replay part are collectively called a general part.

  In order to generate a winning of each combination determined in accordance with the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery and to set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c. Note that among the winning flags of these respective roles, the winning flags of the small winning combination and the re-playing combination are made effective only in the game in which the flag is set, and become invalid in the next game, but the winning flag of the special combination is The combination is valid until the combination of the combination accepted by the flag is complete, and the combination is invalidated in the game. Once the winning combination of the special part is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag can not be aligned, the winning flag is carried over to the next game without being invalidated.

  As a role in the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 5, Big Bonus (BB) and Regular Bonus (RB) as special roles, Watermelon, Cherry and Bell as minor roles, Replay as a replay role is determined. There is.

  The cherry is a prize when the symbol of "white cherry" is derived to any of the pay lines for the right reel in any gaming state, and one medal is paid out in any gaming state. In addition, when the symbol of "white cherry" stops in the upper row or lower row of the right reel, the combination of cherries is aligned with the two pay lines of the pay lines L2, L5 or the pay lines L3, L4, and two wins Two medals are paid out to win Cherry on the line.

  Watermelon becomes a prize when the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" or the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-BAR" is aligned with any of the pay lines in any game state, and 15 medals in RB and BB Is paid out, and 12 medals are paid out in the normal gaming state. Bell is awarded when the combination of "Bell-Bell-Bell" is aligned with any of the pay lines in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out in RB and BB, and 10 in the normal gaming state A medal is paid out.

  As the replay, first to third replays are provided. The first replay is a prize when the combination of “replay-replay-replay” is complete in any of the pay lines in the normal gaming state. The second replay is a prize when the combination of "BAR-replay-replay" is complete. The third replay is a winning when the combination of “black 7-replay-replay” is complete. When the replay is won, the next game can be started again without setting the bet number, but three medals corresponding to the bet number which became unnecessary in the next game are paid out. It is substantially the same as

  RB becomes a prize when the combination of “network 7-network 7-black 7” is aligned with any of the pay lines in the normal gaming state, and the gaming state shifts to RB. RB is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than other gaming states due to an increase in the probability of winning a small winning combination, in particular, the bell, and when the RB has started, when it has digested 12 games, or 8 game wins ( The type of the role, whichever is acceptable) ends earlier whichever.

  BB is a combination of "Black 7-Black 7-Black 7", "Net 7-Net 7-Net 7", or "White 7-White 7-White 7" in any of the pay lines in the normal gaming state It becomes a prize when the combination of is complete. When BB wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and simultaneously shifts to RB, and when RB ends, if BB does not end, it transitions to RB again and is repeatedly controlled to RB until BB ends. Ru. During BB, it is always controlled to RB. Then, the BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player during the BB exceeds 465. At the end of BB, RB also ends regardless of whether the end condition of RB is satisfied.

  The internal lottery determines whether or not the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived and displayed (in fact, when the start switch 7 is detected), whether or not the above-mentioned winning combinations for each combination are permitted. Do. In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Then, for each combination determined in accordance with the gaming state and the presence or absence of the special combination, determination of each combination determined in accordance with the numerical data stored in the lottery work and the gaming state, the number of bets, and the set value It is done according to the number of values.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the combination to be subjected to the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the RB or BB. Furthermore, in the normal gaming state, the role to be the target of the internal lottery differs depending on whether or not the special role is being carried over. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and no special part is carried over, BB, RB, Replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are read out in order as the target part of the internal lottery. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and any one of the special roles is carried over, the replay, the watermelon, the cherry, and the bell are sequentially read as the target role of the internal lottery. When the gaming state is RB (including during BB), watermelon, cherries and bells are read out in order as a target combination of internal lottery.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which three types of symbol combinations corresponding to BB, three types of symbol combinations corresponding to replay, and two types of symbol combinations corresponding to watermelon are determined. Then, it is read out as a target combination for each symbol combination. For example, for BB, the combination of "Black 7-Black 7-Black 7", the combination of "Net 7-Net 7-Net 7", and the combination of "White 7-White 7-White 7" It is read in order as Also for the replay, the first to third replays are sequentially read out as the target role of the internal lottery. The watermelon is also read out sequentially as the target combination for each symbol combination.

  The symbol combinations corresponding to BB are three types, the symbol combinations corresponding to replay are three types, and the symbol combinations corresponding to watermelon are two types. All of a plurality of types of symbol combinations may be read out as one target combination. For example, when the replay is read as a target combination and won, any of the first to third replays may be allowed to stop on the pay line.

  The number of determination values used in the internal lottery is determined for each symbol combination corresponding to the set values 1 to 6. The winning rate is determined for each symbol combination corresponding to the set values 1 to 6. For this reason, in the internal lottery, derivation (occurrence) of the symbol combination is permitted in accordance with the winning ratio determined for each symbol combination corresponding to the set value.

  In the internal lottery, the combination to be subjected to the internal lottery, the current gaming state, and the number of judgment values determined corresponding to the setting value are sequentially added to the random value for lottery (value of the lottery work) and added When the result of the above overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Therefore, the winning combination is won with the probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of determination values.

[Stop control of reel]
Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  In the present embodiment, when one of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn as much as possible over the pay line in the range of 4 frames, and the non-winning combinations are pulled so as not to be aligned on the pay line. A stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is defined is created, and stop control of the reel is performed, but when none of the winning combinations is won, the stopping control in which the number of sliding symbols is not equal is determined Create a table and control the reels to stop. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the winning combination in the lead-in range of up to 4 pieces on the pay line, control is performed to align and stop the winning combination. The player who has not played the game is controlled to stop in the leading range of up to 4 frames without being aligned.

  If the special combination and the small combination are simultaneously elected, such as when the small combination is elected while the special combination has been carried over from before the previous game, control to align the small combination on the pay line compared to the special combination It is possible to win the special part only if priority is given and the small part can not be withdrawn. In addition, when a special role and a small role can be drawn at the same time, only the small role is drawn in, and the small role and the special role are not aligned on the pay line.

  In addition, when the special character and the small character are winning at the same time, the control of aligning the special character on the pay line is given priority over the small character, and the small character is put on the pay line only when the special character can not be withdrawn. You may perform control to align.

  When the special combination and the second combination are simultaneously won, such as when the second combination is won while the special combination is carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, Control to align and stop the symbols of the re-playing combination in the leading range of up to 4 pieces. In this case, the symbols making up the re-playing combination or the symbols making up the simultaneously-playing re-playing combination are arranged within 5 symbols for any of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, that is, within 4 frames, 4 Since it can always be stopped at any position within the leading range of the piece, when the special role and the replay role are simultaneously won, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Be sure to get a winning combination of re-player roles. In such a case, the control of aligning the re-play combination on the pay line has priority over the special combination, and the re-play combination always wins. When the special combination and the re-play combination can be drawn simultaneously, only the re-play combination is drawn in, and the special combination is not arranged on the pay line at the same time as the re-play combination.

  In the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped in response to the stop operation, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning combination corresponding to the winning has been achieved on the activated pay line. If it is determined that it is determined that the winning combinations corresponding to any of the winning combinations are present, control at the time of winning is performed. For example, when the small winning combination is complete, control is performed to give medals according to the small winning combination, and when the re-playing combination is complete, control to give a replay game is performed.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 issues a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a prize determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command to the effect control board 90, A plurality of types of commands including a game state command, a setting start command, a confirmation start command, a setting end command, a mode selection start command, a mode specifying command, a mode selection end command and the like are transmitted.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals (the number of medals used for setting the number of bets) and the presence or absence of output of a BET sound. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after the change of setting) to the start of the game, and in the state where the bet number is not set, a bet is inserted, 1 bet switch 5 or MAX BET switch 6 Is sent when the bet number is set.

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

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

  The reel stop command is a command capable of specifying whether the reel to be stopped is any of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. It is. The reel stop command is transmitted each time the stop control is performed in connection with the stop operation of each reel.

  The prize determination command is a command that can specify the presence or absence of a prize, the type of the prize, and the number of medals paid out at the time of the prize. The prize determination command is transmitted after all reels stop and a prize determination is made.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of medal payout. The payout start command is transmitted when payout of medals by settlement of winnings and credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is started.

  The payout end command is a command for notifying the medal payout end. The end-of-payout command is transmitted when the payout of medals due to winnings and settlement of credits is completed.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the current game state (normal game state, winning, RB). The game state command is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The setting start command is a command that can specify that a setting change operation for setting a payout rate is made and shift to the setting change state is transmitted when shifting to the setting change state.

  The confirmation start command is a command that can identify transition to the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when transitioning to the setting confirmation state.

  The setting end command is a command that can specify termination of the setting change state, and is transmitted when the setting change state is ended.

  The mode selection start command is a command that can specify transition to the mode selection state of whether or not to set to the power saving mode for reducing power consumption, and is transmitted when transitioning to the mode selection state.

  The mode specifying command is a command capable of specifying the selected mode, and is transmitted when selection of whether to set the power saving mode is performed in the mode selection state.

  The mode selection end command is a command that can specify that the mode selection state is ended, and is transmitted when the mode selection state is ended.

  When the sub-control unit 91 newly receives a command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 cancels the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and corresponds to the newly received command. Perform an effect based on the control pattern. Even when the effect is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the effect being executed is canceled and the effect based on the new command is executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the setting operation of the bet number is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, when the sub control unit 91 receives the BET command (with the BET sound) of the BET commands, it is being executed. Stop the production. For this reason, if the player wants to advance the next game rather than watching the effect to the end, the effect can be canceled. Thus, the player who wants to advance to the next game earlier than the effect is not bothersome. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a bet command (with bet sound) of the bet commands, the speaker 53 can output a predetermined bet sound (for example, a sound effect such as “beep!”) The number of times corresponding to the bet number Output from 54

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command (without BET sound) of the BET commands, the sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 not to output the BET sound and continues without stopping the effect being executed. . When the bet command is received, the bet sound may be output while canceling the effect being executed regardless of the type.

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

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives a credit command (with BET sound) of the credit commands, the sub control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output the same sound as the BET sound (for example, a sound effect of “Peep!”).

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

  However, when the payout start command for notifying the credit settlement in the replay game is received among the payout start commands for notifying the settlement, the bet number set by the replay win remains, and at least one game is played thereafter. Therefore, the ongoing production is continued (it is not a customer waiting state).

Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment will be described below.
[Game processing]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change. In the game processing, the BET processing (S1), the internal lottery processing (S2), the reel rotation processing (S3), the winning determination processing (S4), the payout processing (S5), and the game end processing (S6) are sequentially executed. When the end processing is completed, the processing returns to the BET processing again.

  In the BET process in S1, the main control unit 41 stands by in a state where the bet number can be set, the bet number of the specified number according to the gaming state is set, and the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated. Execute the process The main control unit 41 sets, in the RAM 41 c, an output command instructing the output of the medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set number of bets when the start switch 7 is operated as processing for starting the game. Do.

  In the internal lottery process in S2, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to permit each winning combination based on the random value for the internal lottery latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in S1. Do the process. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41 c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the reel rotation process in S3, the main control unit 41 rotates the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the reel 2L corresponding to the detection of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Execute processing to stop the rotation of 2C and 2R.

  In the winning determination process in S4, the main control unit 41 executes a process of determining whether or not a winning has occurred in accordance with the display result derived on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

  In the payout process in S5, when the occurrence of a winning is determined in S4, when the main winning combination is a small winning combination, the main control unit 41 adds a credit based on the number of payouts according to the type of the small winning combination and the medal In the case of a replay player, a replay game flag capable of specifying the type of replay player is set in the RAM 41c to enable a replay game to be awarded. In the payout process, the main control unit 41 sets, in the RAM 41c, an output command for commanding the output of the medal OUT signal for the number of medals awarded to the player by the addition of credits and the payout of medals.

  In the end-of-game process in S6, the main control unit 41 executes a process of setting the gaming state in preparation for the next game. In the game end process, a command is generated according to the game progress control, and set in the normal command transmission buffer, whereby the command set for the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main) Is sent.

[BET processing]
Next, the BET processing executed by the main control unit 41 in S1 of the game processing will be described. 7 to 9 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the BET processing performed by the main control unit 41.

  In the BET process, the main control unit 41 first clears the value of the bet counter in which the value of the bet number is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S10), and sets the prescribed number according to the gaming state in the RAM 41c (S11) It is determined whether or not the next game (a game started from now) is a replay game based on whether or not a replay game flag indicating that the game is a replay game is set in the RAM 41c (S12).

  When the main control unit 41 determines that the next game (the game to be started from now) is a replay game (Y in S12), whether the replay combination winning in the previous game was the first replay It is determined whether or not it is (S13). Whether or not it is the first replay is specified from the set replay game flag.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that it is the first replay (Y in S13), the bet number is 3 (because the replay winning possible state is 3 bets), and the sub-control unit A BET command indicating that there is a BET sound indicating that a BET sound is to be output by 91 (indicated as "BET command (with BET sound" for convenience in S14. The same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S14) .

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that it is not the first replay, that is, when it is the second or third replay (N in S13), the bet number is increased by 3 and the sub-control unit A BET command indicating no bet sound indicating that the bet sound is not output by 91 (indicated as "BET command (no bet sound)" for convenience in S15) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S15). The set BET command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  Thus, the sub control unit 91 outputs the bet sound every time the bet number is set after the first replay winning, but the bet number is set after the second or third replay winning. Do not output BET sound when playing. This makes it possible to make the player easily notice the first replay winning, but makes it difficult for the player to notice the second or third replay winning.

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

  When the value of the bet counter becomes a prescribed number and the setting of the number of bets by the replay winning is completed (Y in S17), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S18. After the value of the bet counter is added, the main control unit 41 executes a process of sequentially lighting 1 BET LED 14, 2 BET LED 15, and 3 BET LED 16 according to the value of the BET counter. After the setting of the bet number after the replay winning is completed, the main control unit 41 executes a process of lighting the replaying LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (the waiting LED 19 during the wait).

  The main control unit 41 determines whether the value of the credit counter, which is the value of the credit stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, is 50, which is the upper limit value (S18). When it is determined that the upper limit value is set (Y in S18), the insertion impossible flag is set in the RAM 41c (S19), and the process proceeds to S21. When the closing impossible flag is set, processing for turning off the closing request LED 17 and the BET switch effective LED 21 is performed. When the bet counter is set to the specified number by the second or third replay winning, for example, after it is judged as Y in S37 without turning off the entry request LED 17 and the bet switch valid LED 21, or for 3 BET After the credit command (with BET sound) corresponding to is output, the closing request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off.

  If the main control unit 41 determines that the value is not the upper limit value, that is, if it is determined that credit injection is possible (N in S18), the process proceeds to S20. When the main control unit 41 determines that the game is not a replay game (N in S12), the process directly proceeds to S20.

  In S20, the main control unit 41 performs setting before waiting for insertion, and proceeds to S21. In the setting before waiting for insertion, when the insertion impossible flag is set in the RAM 41c, the insertion impossible flag is cleared to make it possible to insert the medal. For this reason, after the replay winning, before the setting of the bet number is completed and the setting before waiting for the insertion is not yet performed, the inserted medal is not received, and the setting of the bet number is completed and is inserted The medal inserted after the setting before waiting is performed is accepted effectively and credit is added.

  The main control unit 41 turns on the closing request LED 17 after the setting before waiting for closing is performed and the closing prohibition flag is cleared, and turns on the bet switch valid LED 21 when the bet number can be set. Execute the process When the bet counter is set to the specified number by the first replay winning, the main control unit 41 turns on only the insertion request LED 17 in S20. When the bet counter is set to the specified number by the second or third replay winning, the main control unit 41 turns on the entry request LED 17 and the bet switch valid LED 21 in S20, for example, after being determined as Y in S37. After the credit command (with BET sound) corresponding to 3 BETs is output, the input request LED 17 and the BET switch enable LED 21 are turned off.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion impossible flag is set (S21). When the main control unit 41 determines that the medal can be inserted (Y in S21), the power of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned ON, and the flow path of the medal is a path on the hopper tank side It is set as the state which can inject | pour a medal as (S22), and it progresses to S24. When the main control unit 41 determines that the medal can not be inserted (N in S21), the power of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and the flow path of the medal is on the medal payout port 9 side. The insertion of a new medal is prohibited as a route (S23), and the process proceeds to S24.

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

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

  If the medal can be inserted (Y in S32), the main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number. (S33). If the value of the bet counter is not a prescribed number (N in S33), the main control unit 41 indicates that the bet number is incremented by 1, and that there is a bet sound indicating that the sub control unit 91 outputs bet sound. A BET command (with BET sound) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S34), the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (S35), and the process returns to S21. The BET command set in S34 is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, when the bet number is set by the medal insertion, the sub control unit 91 side outputs a bet sound.

  If the value of the bet counter is a prescribed number (Y in S33), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the second or third replay has been won in the previous game (S36). Whether it is the second or third replay is specified from the replay game flag. When the main control unit 41 determines that the second or third replay has not been won in the previous game (N in S36), the main control unit 41 indicates the value of the credit counter after one addition and causes the sub control unit 91 to make a credit sound. A credit command indicating that output is to be output (in FIG. 38, “credit command (normal)” is shown for the sake of convenience. The same applies to the following.) Is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S38). The value of the counter is incremented by 1 (S40). The credit command set in S38 is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  When the main control unit 41 determines that the second or third replay has been won in the previous game (Y in S36), the main control unit 41 determines whether a predetermined number of bet sounds have been output (S37). Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the credit command shown in S39 has been output three times for the specified number. When the bet number is set after the second or third replay winning, as shown in S15, a BET command (no BET sound) is output, so the sub control unit 91 does not output a BET sound. For this reason, after the bet number is set after the second or third replay winning, when the medal is inserted and credited, processing for outputting the bet sound up to the specified number of times is performed.

  The main control unit 41 indicates the value of the credit counter after adding 1 and also indicates that the sub control unit 91 causes the sub control unit 91 to output a credit sound when the specified number of BET sounds have not been output (N in S37) (In FIG. 39, “credit command (with BET sound)” is shown for the sake of convenience. The same applies to the normal command transmission buffer (S39). The value of the credit counter storing the credit value in the RAM 41c is 1 Add (S40). The credit command set in S39 is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  On the other hand, when the specified number of bet sounds have already been output (Y in S37), the main control unit 41 sets a credit command (normal) in the normal command transmission buffer (S38). Thereby, in the case of credit addition by medal insertion after the second or third replay winning, the sub control unit 91 side outputs a BET sound for up to the third sheet, and a credit sound for the fourth and subsequent sheets. Is output. On the other hand, at the time of credit addition by medal insertion when not after the second or third replay winning, the sub control unit 91 side outputs a credit sound from the first sheet.

  As a step following S36 and S37, after S40 is performed, the corresponding S38 or S39 process is performed, whereby the credit command indicating the current value to be hit after being added by S40 as the value of the credit counter is S38. Alternatively, it may be set in S39.

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

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the operation of the start switch 7 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the start switch 7 is set (S45). Furthermore, since the rising edge is set only when any switch is turned on and all the switches are turned off, in S45, in addition to whether or not any switch is turned on, the other It is also determined whether or not the switch is OFF.

  If the main control unit 41 determines that the operation of the start switch 7 is not detected (N in S45), or if the start switch 7 is operated but another switch is also operated, the process proceeds to S50. If the operation of the start switch 7 is detected effectively (Y in S45), the process proceeds to S46 and the rising edge is cleared. The main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c, and determines whether the value of the bet counter is the specified number, that is, whether the number of bets serving as the game start condition is set. (S47).

  If the value of the bet counter is not a specified number (N in S47), the main control unit 41 returns to S21, and if the value of the bet counter is a specified number (Y in S47), sets the insertion impossible flag in the RAM 41c. At the same time, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off (S48), the medal flow path is set as the path on the medal payout port 9 side, and the insertion of new medals is prohibited, and the setting at the game start is performed (S49) . As a result, even if the medal is inserted, it is not accepted until the setting before waiting for insertion is performed in S20 in the bet processing after the game is started after the game is started, and the medal payout opening 9 It is paid out. After S49, the BET processing ends, and the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether the operation of the one-bet BET switch 5 is detected, that is, whether the rising edge indicating the rising of the one-bet BET switch 5 is set (S50). If the operation of the one-sheet BET switch 5 is not detected (N in S50), the process proceeds to S51, and if the operation of the one-bet BET switch 5 is detected (Y in S50), FIG. Proceed to S65 of to clear the rising edge.

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

  The main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the value of the credit counter (S69), adds 1 to the value of the BET counter (S70), and returns to S21. The BET command set in S68 is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). As a result, when the bet number is set by the operation of the one-sheet BET switch 5, the sub control unit 91 outputs a bet sound. If the result of the second or third replay is determined to be Y in S66, the same determination as in S37 is performed, and if the BET sound has not been output for the specified number, the same processing as in S39 is performed. Thus, the bet sound may be output.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether the operation of the MAX BET switch 6 is detected, that is, whether the rising edge of the MAX BET switch 6 is set (S51). If the operation of the MAX BET switch 6 is not detected (N at S51), the process proceeds to S52, and if the operation of the MAX BET switch 6 is detected (Y at S51), the process proceeds to S75 of FIG. , Clear the rising edge.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c, and determines whether the value of the BET counter is the specified number (S76). If the value of the bet counter is a prescribed number (Y at S76), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S80, and if the value of the bet counter is not a prescribed number (N at S76), the value of the credit counter is 0 It is determined whether or not (S77). If the value of the credit counter is 0 (Y in S77), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S80. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 (N in S77), the main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the value of the credit counter in S78, adds 1 to the value of the BET counter in S79, and returns to S76.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the bet counter has been added (S80). If the bet counter has not been added (N in S80), the process returns to S21. On the other hand, when the bet counter has been added (Y in S80), the main control unit 41 indicates that the bet number is added by the added number and bet that the sub control unit 91 causes the bet sound to be output. A BET command (with BET sound) indicating that there is a sound is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S81), and the process proceeds to S21. The BET command set in S81 is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, when the bet number is set by the operation of the MAX BET switch 6, the sub control unit 91 outputs bet sound for the set bet number.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, that is, whether the rising edge indicating the rising of the settlement switch 10 is set (S52). If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected (N in S52), the main control unit 41 returns to S21, and if the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected (Y in S52), the processing proceeds to S53 and the rising edge Clear The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the next game is a replay game based on whether or not the replay game flag is set in the RAM 41c (S54).

  When the main control unit 41 does not determine that the game is a replay game (N in S54), it determines whether the value of the BET counter is 0 (S56), and the value of the BET counter is not 0 (S56). N) Proceed to S57, control to drive the hopper motor 34b to pay out the medals for the value stored in the BET counter (return the medals used for setting the number of bets and set the value of the BET counter to 0) Control is performed, and a bet number settlement process is performed to set a payout start command for notifying the medal payout start and bet number settlement to the normal command transmission buffer. After the bet number settlement process in S57, the main control unit 41 clears the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM 41c (S58), and returns to S21. As a result, when bet number settlement is performed by the operation of the settlement switch 10 in a state where the bet number is not set after the replay winning, the sub control unit 91 displays that the bet number settlement is in progress. At the same time, a sound corresponding to the bet number adjustment is output.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines in S54 that the game is a replay game, or in S56 determines that the value of the BET counter is 0, the hopper motor 34b is driven in S59 to set the credit counter A control for paying out the medals corresponding to the stored value (a control for returning the medal stored as the credit and setting the value of the credit counter to 0) is performed, and the start of payout of the medal is notified, and the credit in the replay game A bet number settlement process is performed to set, in the normal command transmission buffer, a payout start command for notifying whether it is settlement or credit settlement when the bet number is not set.

  After the bet number settlement process in S57, the main control unit 41 clears the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM 41c (S58), and returns to S22. Thereby, when the settlement is performed by the operation of the settlement switch 10 in the replay winning, only the credit settlement is performed without performing the bet number settling, and in the sub control unit 91, the credit after the replay winning A message indicating that the settlement is in progress is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the credit adjustment after the replay winning is output. When settlement is performed by the operation of the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, the sub control unit 91 displays that credit settlement is in progress when the value of the BET counter is 0. And a sound corresponding to the credit adjustment when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

[A timing when medals can be inserted or settled after the game is over]
Next, the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after the game is over will be described. FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (d) are diagrams for explaining an example of the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after the game is over by execution of the BET processing shown in FIGS. It is.

  FIG. 10 (a) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after there is no medal payout without a minor winning combination. If the small winning combination has not occurred, the game ends without being paid out, and thereafter, the processing of S6 of FIG. 6, the processing of S1 for the next game, and S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is performed, the processing of S20 and subsequent steps is performed, and as shown in FIG. 10A, insertion or settlement of medals is permitted.

  FIG. 10 (b) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after medals are paid out and a small winning combination is made. If a small winning combination has occurred, the game ends after the payout is made, and thereafter, the process of S6 of FIG. 6, the process of S1 for the next game, S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is performed, the processing of S20 and subsequent steps is performed to allow the insertion or settlement of medals as shown in FIG. 10 (b).

  FIG. 10C is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after the replay winning. If a replay winning occurs, the game ends without any payout being made, and thereafter, the process of S6 of FIG. 6, the process of S1 for the next game, and the processes of S10 to S12 of FIG. In addition to the above, after the timing when the bet number setting is completed (that is, the timing when the bet number setting is completed or after the timing) and after it is determined in S19 that credit is possible, the processing after S20 By executing the above, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), insertion or settlement of medals is permitted.

  As described above, as shown in S12 to S20 of FIG. 7 and FIG. 10C, the medals are inserted after the occurrence of the replay winning and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start). Even in the case where the bet number setting (automatic bet) by the replay winning is made (the automatic bet) and the next replay game is ready to be started and it is the medal detected after, S36 of FIG. .About.S40 are performed and can be added to the credit. For this reason, it is possible to prevent that the credit addition after the occurrence of the replay winning is performed prior to the bet number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the occurrence of the replay winning without causing a sense of incongruity.

  As shown in S52 to S59 of FIG. 8, when the bet number is set according to the operation of the settlement switch 10, the bet number settlement process is performed to settle the bet number, and the bet number is set. If not set, it is possible to execute the credit settlement process to settle the credit, and when the bet number set is the bet number automatically betted by the replay, the bet number settlement process is not executed. Execute credit settlement processing. Thus, while maintaining the significance of the replay by leaving the replay function itself of giving the replay game (one game) instead of paying out the medals, the credits are kept in accordance with the settlement operation even after the replay winning. By making it possible to pay out, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning.

  According to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the following problems can be solved. In a conventional slot machine, generally, the maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a predetermined time (for example, 190 ms (milliseconds) Limited)). Therefore, when providing a winning combination that does not cause a dropout regardless of the operation timing, the winning combination is placed within a range (in the present embodiment, within 5 frames) that can be drawn in within a predetermined time on each reel. It is necessary to arrange the pattern to constitute. As a result, as the number of winning combinations which does not cause a drop is increased, it is necessary to use many kinds of dedicated symbols constituting each of the winning combinations.

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

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

  In order to solve such a problem, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, "Replay-Replay-Replay" consisting of only the symbols with the same outer shape is stopped at the pay line in the replay role. The first replay that occurs due to the "BAR-Replay-Replay" or the "Black 7-Replay-Replay" that includes a symbol whose shape is not the same as or similar to the first appearance. 2 and 3rd Replays were provided. As a result, it is not necessary to provide a plurality of dedicated symbols for replay, and it is possible to avoid increasing the number and types of symbols, and within the limitations of the number, types, and arrangement of symbols, types of replay (variation ) Can be rich. On the other hand, when the second or third replay win occurs, the combination including the symbols whose shapes are not the same or similar is stopped, so that the replay win is more than when the first replay win occurs. There is a high possibility that the medals will be inserted without noticing the occurrence, but since the credits can be added according to the detected medals, the player feels bothersomeness that the inserted medals can not be accepted etc. It is possible to advance the game without making it happen.

  The symbols constituting the third replay in the present embodiment include “black 7” constituting BB different from the replay. For this reason, for example, the possibility of throwing in a medal without noticing the occurrence of the third replay winning is further enhanced due to the occurrence of a sense of regret such as not winning a BB prize, but the detected medal Since the credit can be added according to the game, it is possible to advance the game without making the player feel troublesome, such as the inserted medal not being accepted.

  As shown in S13 to S15 of FIG. 7, since the BET command (with BET sound) is set and output after the occurrence of the first replay winning, BET sound is output by the sub control unit 91 side. Ru. On the other hand, since the BET command (without BET sound) is set and output after the occurrence of the second or third replay winning, no BET sound is output from the sub control unit 91 side. This further increases the possibility of inserting a medal without noticing that the second or third replay winning has occurred and the bet number setting has been completed, but the credits corresponding to the detected medals The game can be advanced without making the player feel annoyance such that the inserted medal can not be accepted.

  As shown in S36 to S39 of FIG. 8, medals are inserted and credits are added without noticing that the second and third replay winnings that do not cause the BET sound are generated and the bet number setting is completed. Even in this case, the same sound as the bet sound is output up to three times, which corresponds to the upper limit number of bets. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a feeling of distrust and incongruity by not outputting a bet sound despite the intention of setting the number of bets by inserting medals by the player's misunderstanding. it can.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10C, an example is described in which the timing when the input (credits) and the settlement are permitted after the replay winning is the completion time of the automatic bet by the replay winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing at which the input (credits) and settlement are permitted after the replay winning may be when the automatic bet by the replay winning is started (or started).

  FIG. 10D is a view for explaining a modified example of the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after the game is over. As shown in FIG. 10 (d), when the replay winning is occurring, the game ends without any payout being made, and thereafter, the process of S6 of FIG. 6 and S1 for the next game. After the process and the processes of S10 to S12 in FIG. 7 are performed, the process of the auto bet (S16, S17) is started. That is, since the start of the auto bet process (S16, S17) is determined after the processes of S10 to S12 of FIG. 7 are performed, it can be said that the auto bet process is started. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10D, when the auto bet process is started (or started), the insertion or settlement of medals may be permitted.

  As a first example, for example, when it is determined Y in S12 of FIG. 7, the same processing as S18 is performed to determine whether the value of the credit counter is 50, and then processing of the auto bet is performed. After it is determined that (the processing similar to S16 and S17) is started and it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50, the processing of S20 is performed without waiting for the completion of the processing of the auto bet started thereafter. The credit may be added when the inserted medal is detected after the similar processing is performed, and the credit may be settled when the operation on the settlement switch 10 is detected. On the other hand, after the same process as S18 is performed and it is determined that the value of the credit counter is 50, the same process as the processes after S19 may be performed.

  As a second example, for example, it is possible to execute an interrupt process to insert or settle a medal, and it is determined that the value of the credit counter in the first example is not 50 or the value of the credit counter is After it is determined that it is not 50, the interrupt processing interrupt is permitted between the time when the processing corresponding to the first S16 is executed and the start of the game, and the division is performed every predetermined period (2 msec) The loading process may be performed to allow the insertion or settlement of medals when the automatic bet process is started (or started).

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

[Store side payout rate setting process]
The store-side payout rate setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The store-side payout rate setting process is a process executed when the store clerk changes the setting value of the payout rate.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether the setting key switch 37 is turned on (S110). That is, when the power of the slot machine 1 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state, the main control unit 41 determines whether the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 has been switched to the ON state while the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state. When the main control unit 41 determines that the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state (N in S110), the store-side payout rate setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, when determining that the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state (Y in S110), the main control unit 41 determines whether the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S111). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the front door 1b closes the opened front side of the housing 1a. When the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S111), the store-side payout rate setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S111), the main control unit 41 shifts the setting change state to the sub control unit 91. The setting start command which can specify that it does is transmitted (S112). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 shifts to the setting change state (S113).

  In the setting change state, the main control unit 41 reads the current setting value from the RAM 41c, converts the read setting value into a display value (S114), and displays the converted display value on the setting value display 24 (S115). . After that, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the reset / setting switch 38 has been operated by the store clerk (S116). When the main control unit 41 determines that the reset / setting switch 38 has been operated within the predetermined period (Y in S116), the main control unit 41 updates the display value by 1 (S117), and displays the updated display value on the setting value display 24. It displays (S115).

  On the other hand, when determining that the reset / setting switch 38 has not been operated within the predetermined period (N in S116), the main control unit 41 determines whether the start switch 7 has been operated (S118). When the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has not been operated within the predetermined period (N in S118), the process returns to S116.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has been operated within the predetermined period (Y in S118), the main control unit 41 converts the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 into setting values and stores them in the RAM 41c. To do (S119).

  Next, the main control unit 41 transmits a setting end command capable of specifying that the setting change state is ended to the sub control unit 91 (S120). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 ends the fixed change state (S121), and ends the shop-side payout rate setting process.

  As described above, since only the store clerk can open the front door 1b, the store clerk operates the setting key switch 37 which can not be operated by anyone other than the store clerk, thereby setting the payout rate which greatly affects the game-related advantage. can do. That is, the payout rate can be set on condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, the front door 1b is opened, and the setting key switch 37 is operated.

  Here, even if the front door 1b is closed, for example, the setting key switch 37 is operated by passing a thin tool such as a wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b, or the housing 1a and the front door 1b There is a possibility that the same situation as that the setting key switch 37 is operated may be created using a special machine by pricking the gap of the above with a tool.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if the setting key switch 37 is operated due to such an illegal operation, setting of the payout rate is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed, so setting of the payout rate Can be prevented from being performed illegally.

[Store side effect setting process]
The store-side effect setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The store-side effect setting process is a process that is executed when the store clerk changes the setting that is the reference of the effect mode during the game. By executing the store-side effect setting process, the store clerk sets the size (first volume step) to be the reference of the volume in the effect and the size (first light amount stage) to be the reference of the light amount in the presentation can do. Furthermore, by executing the store-side effect setting process, the store clerk can set the normal mode in which power is not saved or the power saving mode in which power is saved.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 has been switched (S130). When the main control unit 41 determines that the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 has been switched (Y in S130), the main control unit 41 determines whether the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S131). When the main control unit 41 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S131), the store-side effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S131), The first sound volume level and the first light intensity level corresponding to the channel setting after switching are set (S132). Note that the first sound volume level and the first light intensity level set at this time are not immediately reflected in the sound volume and light intensity of the effect, and then the setting screen is displayed when the player side setting switch 70 is operated by the player. It will be reflected when displayed. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the store-side effect setting process.

  As described above, since only the store clerk can open the front door 1b, the store clerk operates the store-side setting switch 60 which can not be operated by anyone other than the store clerk, which serves as a reference for the volume and light quantity in the presentation during the game. The size can be set. That is, on the condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, the front door 1b is opened, and the store side setting switch 60 is operated, the reference setting of the volume and the light amount can be made.

  Here, even if the front door 1b is closed, for example, the shop side setting switch 60 is operated by passing a thin instrument such as a wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b, or the housing 1a and the front door There is a possibility that the same situation as that the store side setting switch 60 is operated may be created using a special machine by pricking the gap of 1b with a tool.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if the store-side setting switch 60 is operated by such a fraudulent act, since the reference setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed, the volume And while being able to prevent that the reference | standard setting of a light quantity is performed illegally, it can prevent that the reference | standard setting of a volume and a light quantity is performed by the content which a store clerk does not intend.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 has not been switched (N in S130), it determines whether or not all the stop switches have been simultaneously pressed (S133). When the main control unit 41 determines that all the stop switches are not pressed at the same time (N in S133), the store-side effect setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that all the stop switches are simultaneously pressed long (Y in S133), the main control unit 41 determines whether the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S134). When the main control unit 41 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S134), the store-side effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S134), the sub control unit 91 shifts to the mode selection state The mode selection start command capable of identifying the user's request is transmitted (S135).

  In the mode selection state, the main control unit 41 determines whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is selected by the store clerk (S136). When determining that one of the modes is selected within the predetermined period (Y in S136), the main control unit 41 sets the selected mode (S137). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits a mode specifying command capable of specifying the selected mode to the sub control unit 91 (S138). Thereby, the sub control unit 91 controls various effect means in accordance with the selected mode. For example, when the power saving mode is set, control is performed such as reducing the number of LEDs used for effect and reducing the light intensity of the LEDs as compared to the normal mode.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that no mode is selected within the predetermined period (N in S136), or after transmitting the mode specifying command, it determines whether or not the end operation is performed (S139). ). This end operation is performed by long-pressing the start switch 7. When the main control unit 41 determines that the end operation has not been performed within the predetermined period (N in S139), the processing returns to S136.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has been long pressed within the predetermined period (Y in S139), the mode selection end that can specify the end of the mode selection state to the sub control unit 91 ends The command is transmitted (S140), and the store-side effect setting process is ended.

  In this manner, the power saving mode can be set by the store clerk pressing and holding all the stop switches simultaneously. That is, the power saving mode can be set on condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, the front door 1b is opened, and all the stop switches are pressed at the same time.

  Here, since the stop switch is disposed on the outside of the front door 1b, for example, even a player other than the store clerk can operate. For this reason, there is a possibility that the player unexpectedly presses the entire stop switch simultaneously at the same time during the game, and the power saving mode is set.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if all the stop switches are pressed for a long time at the same time, setting of the power saving mode is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. It is possible to prevent the setting from being performed.

[Volume and light setting screen]
The setting screen of the volume and the light amount will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, when the player operates the player side setting switch 70, a setting screen for adjusting the volume and light amount is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Ru.

  In the setting screen, the numbers “2” to “14” (the larger the number is, the larger the volume is) corresponding to the volume level (second volume level) which can be set by the player are displayed in the volume setting area 52a. Ru. This is also called volume display. Further, among the numbers “2” to “14”, the number corresponding to the currently set volume is highlighted (flickering display, display for changing the color of the selected item, etc.). The player can change the second volume level by moving the highlighting by performing a predetermined change operation. For example, the player can move the highlight to the right by operating the stop switch 8R to raise the second volume level, while moving the highlight to the left by operating the stop switch 8L. The second volume step can be lowered.

  In the setting screen, in the light amount setting area 52b, the numbers “50%”, “75%”, and “100%” (the numbers are larger corresponding to the light amount steps (second light amount step) which can be set by the player There is a large amount of light) is displayed. This is also called light amount display. Furthermore, among the numbers of "50%", "75%" and "100%", the numbers corresponding to the currently set light amount are highlighted (flickering display, display to change the color of selection items, etc.) Ru. The player can change the second light intensity level by moving the highlighting by performing a predetermined change operation. For example, the player can move the highlight to the right by operating the stop switch 8R to raise the second light intensity level, while moving the highlight to the left by operating the stop switch 8L. The second light quantity can be lowered.

  Note that switching between the second volume level and the second volume level is possible by operating the stop switch 8C.

  Furthermore, in the setting screen, in the character effect area 52c, a screen of battle effect of the teammate character and the enemy character, which is a part of the effect screen actually used during the game, is displayed. In the present embodiment, the player can set the volume and the light amount by using the battle effect as a sample. Specifically, when the player raises the second sound volume level, the sound volume of the voice of the ally character (in the example of FIG. 14, the sound of "I went to !!") is raised, and the player is lowered the second sound volume level. For example, the volume of the voice of the ally character is reduced. Also, if the player raises the second light level, the light level of the battle effect screen rises and becomes bright, and if the player lowers the second light level, the light level of the battle effect screen decreases and darkens.

  As described above, since the setting of the volume and the amount of light in the effect can be performed by taking the actual effect in the game as an example, the player can easily perform the setting.

[Relationship between the state of the store setting switch and the volume and light quantity]
The relationship between the state of the store-side setting switch 60 (that is, the set channel) and the volume and the light amount will be described with reference to FIG.

  The channel of the store side setting switch 60 is divided into 16 steps of “0” to “F”. That is, the levels of the sound volume and the light amount set by the store clerk (corresponding to the first sound volume step and the first light amount step) are divided into 16 steps. Furthermore, a number that is highlighted (also referred to as initial display) first is associated with the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 when the setting screen is displayed.

  For example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is switched to "0", the initial display of the volume is "2" and the initial display of the light amount is "30%". When the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is switched to "9", the initial display of the volume is "14" and the initial display of the light amount is "100%". The player can recognize the current volume and light amount by confirming the screen (highlighted numeral) of the initial display.

  When the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set in the range of “A” to “F”, the setting of the second volume level and the second light level is prohibited, and the setting screen is not displayed. For this reason, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the initial display is not associated.

  An actual volume range is associated with the channel of the store-side setting switch 60. The numbers in parentheses in the column of the actual volume range in FIG. 14 indicate the volume display corresponding to the second volume level set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the numbers in the volume setting area 52a of FIG. The larger the value of the actual volume range, the higher the volume.

  For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set in the range of "0" to "4", the actual volume is set in the range of "2" to "14", and the volume at that time is further set. The display is "2" to "14". When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "5" to "9", the actual volume is set within the range of "10" to "22", and further, the volume display at that time is It becomes "2"-"14". Therefore, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set in the range of “0” to “4”, the second volume level is “2”, “3”, “4” by the operation of the player.・ ・ ・ ・ When it goes up with "14", the actual volume also goes up with "2", "3", "4" ... "14" accordingly. In addition, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “5” to “9”, the second volume level is “2”, “3”, “4” by the operation of the player.・ ・ ・ ・ When it goes up with "14", the actual volume also goes up with "10", "11", "12" ... "22" according to it.

  When the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set in the range of “A” to “F”, the actual volume becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set to "A", the actual volume is fixed to "2", and when it is set to "B", the actual volume is fixed to "4", When set to "C", the actual volume is fixed to "7", and when set to "D", the actual volume is fixed to "10", and when set to "E", the actual volume is actually set Volume is fixed at "15", and when it is set at "F", the actual volume is fixed at "22".

  Further, the actual light amount range is associated with the channel of the store-side setting switch 60. The actual light amount range corresponds to the light amount display range corresponding to the second light amount stage set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the numbers in the light amount setting area 52b of FIG. The larger the value of the actual light quantity range, the larger the light quantity.

  For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set in the range of "0" to "3", the actual light amount is set to any of "30%", "65%" and "100%" The light amount display at that time is "30%", "65%" and "100%". When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "4" to "9", the actual light amount is set to any of "50%", "75%" and "100%", The light amount display at that time is “50%”, “75%”, and “100%”. Therefore, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “3”, the second light quantity step is “30%”, “65%”, and “50%” by the operation of the player. If it is set to any of 100%, the actual light quantity is also set to any of 30%, 65%, and 100% accordingly. In addition, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “4” to “9”, the second light quantity step is “50%”, “75%”, and the like by the operation of the player. When it is set to "100%", the actual light quantity is also set to any of "50%", "75%" and "100%" accordingly.

  When the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the actual light amount becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store setting switch 60 is set to "A" or "B", the actual volume is fixed to "30%", and when set to "C" or "D", the actual volume is fixed. The volume is fixed at "75%", and when set to "E" or "F", the actual volume is fixed at "100%".

[Player side effect setting process]
The player-side effect setting process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. The player side effect setting process is a process executed when the player changes the setting of the effect mode during the game. By the player side effect setting process being executed, the player can set the size of the sound volume in the effect (second sound volume step) and the size of the light amount in the effect (second light amount step) .

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether the player setting switch 70 has been operated (S150). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the player side setting switch 70 has not been operated (N in S150), the player side effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when determining that the player side setting switch 70 has been operated (Y in S150), the sub control unit 91 determines whether the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S151). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S151), the player side effect setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S151), the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is “A”. It is determined whether or not it is within the range of "F" (S152). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is within the range of “A” to “F” (Y in S152), the second volume stage and the second In order to restrict (prohibit) the setting, the player side effect setting process is ended. In this case, the volume and the light amount are set based on the channel setting of the player setting switch 70 (that is, the first sound volume level and the first light volume level).

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the shop side setting switch 60 is not within the range of "A" to "F" (N in S152), the setting screen shown in FIG. The initial display is performed according to the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 while displaying on 51 (S153).

  For example, FIG. 13 shows an example of a setting screen when the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is in the range of “4” to “9”. In this case, while the volume display of "2" to "14" is performed in the volume setting area 52a, the light quantity display of "50%", "75%" and "100%" is performed in the light quantity setting area 52b. Is done. Furthermore, in the volume setting area 52a, initial display in which “10” is highlighted is performed, and in the light amount setting area 52b, initial display in which “75%” is highlighted is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the setting screen is displayed by operating the player side setting switch 70 when the front door 1b is closed, but the continuation is continued even after the front door 1b is opened thereafter. The setting screen is displayed. For this reason, after the front door 1b is closed again, the setting screen before opening is continuously displayed. That is, once the setting screen is displayed, the setting screen continues to be displayed even if the front door 1b is opened.

  After displaying the setting screen, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the volume or the light amount has been changed based on the change operation using the stop switch of the player (S154). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume or the light amount has not been changed within the predetermined period (N in S154), the process proceeds to S159.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume or the light amount has been changed (Y in S154), it determines whether or not the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is within the range of "A" to "F". (S155). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is within the range of "A" to "F" (Y in S155), the second volume step and the second light amount step by the player are performed. In order to restrict (prohibit) the setting, the process proceeds to the process of S159.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is not within the range of "A" to "F" (N in S155), whether or not the changed object is the volume It determines (S156). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the changed object is not the volume but the light amount (N in S156), the player sets the size of the light amount in the effect based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 The light amount is set according to the selected light amount setting (S158). In the light amount setting area 52b of FIG. 13, the highlighting is moved based on the selected light amount, and in the character effect area 52c, the light amount of the battle effect screen changes based on the selected light amount. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the process of S159.

  On the other hand, when determining that the changed object is the volume (Y in S156), the sub-control unit 91 executes the volume change operation process (S157), and then proceeds to the process of S159.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether the end operation has been performed in the process of S159 (S159). This end operation is performed by pressing and holding the player side setting switch 70.

  When the sub control unit 91 determines that the end operation has not been performed within the predetermined period (N in S159), the process returns to the process of S154. On the other hand, when determining that the ending operation has been performed (Y in S159), the sub control unit 91 ends the display of the setting screen (S160), and ends the player side effect setting process. When the player-side effect setting process ends, the effect is reflected in the effect of the sound volume set based on the first sound volume step and the second sound volume step and the light amount set based on the first light amount step and the second light amount step. Ru.

[Volume change operation processing]
The sound volume change operation process performed by the sub control unit 91 in S157 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the timer for counting the confirmation sound is being counted (S170). In the present embodiment, when the volume is changed by the player's change operation, the highlighting moves in the volume setting area 52a of FIG. 13 based on the selected volume. Furthermore, a confirmation sound is output using the battle effect performed in the volume setting area 52a. For example, as shown in the example of FIG. 13, the voice of “I'm sorry!” Is output as the confirmation sound. By outputting the confirmation sound, the player can confirm the volume after the change. The confirmation sound outputting timer counts according to the output time of the confirmation sound, and when the count value reaches a predetermined value, the timer is up and the counting is stopped.

  When the sub control unit 91 determines that the timer is not counting the confirmation sound (N in S170), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the player has changed to the maximum volume changeable in the second volume step (S170) S171). When it is determined that the change operation has been performed to the maximum volume (Y in S171), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the change to the maximum volume has already been made (S172).

  When it is determined that the sub-control unit 91 has not yet changed to the maximum volume (N in S172), the player selects the standard setting based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 for the volume level in the effect. The volume is set according to the volume setting made (S177). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 outputs the confirmation sound of the volume set in the process of S177 from the speakers 53 and 54 (S178), and shifts to the process of S179.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the sub-control unit 91 has already been changed to the maximum volume (Y in S172), the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 and the currently selected maximum volume setting The confirmation sound of the volume according to, that is, the confirmation sound of the maximum volume corresponding to the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is output from the speakers 53, 54 (S178), and the process proceeds to S179.

  When the sub control unit 91 determines that the change operation to the maximum sound volume is not performed in the process of S171 (N in S171), whether the change operation to the minimum sound volume changeable by the player in the second sound volume step is performed. It is determined (S171). When it is determined that the change operation has been performed to the minimum volume (Y in S174), the sub control unit 91 determines whether the change to the minimum volume has already been made (S175).

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has already been changed to the minimum (Y in S175), the sub-control unit 91 responds to the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 and the currently selected minimum volume setting. The confirmation sound of the volume, that is, the confirmation sound of the minimum volume corresponding to the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is output from the speakers 53 and 54 (S176), and the process proceeds to the process of S179.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the change operation to the minimum volume is not performed (N in S174) or determines that the change to the minimum volume is not yet completed (N in S175), the process of S177. Migrate to

  In the process of S179, the sub control unit 91 starts counting the timer while the confirmation sound is being output (S179), and ends the volume change operation process.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in the process of S170 that the confirmation sound outputting timer is being counted (Y in S170), the sub control unit 91 subtracts one from the count of the confirmation sound outputting timer (S180). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the timer count-up has been reached when the count value of the confirmation sound output timer has reached a predetermined value (S181). When it is determined that the timer is not up (N in S181), the sub control unit 91 ends the volume change operation processing. On the other hand, when determining that the timer is up (Y in S181), the sub control unit 91 ends the output of the confirmation sound (S182), and ends the volume change operation processing.

  As described above, when the player operates the setting switch 70 on the player side, it is possible to set the volume and the amount of light in the effect during the game. That is, the setting screen is displayed on the condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, the front door 1b is closed, and the player side setting switch 70 is operated, and the volume and the light amount can be set. It is.

  Here, when the front door 1b is opened, the outside of the front door 1b may approach the adjacent slot machine. In such a case, there is a possibility that another person other than the player, for example, a player sitting next may touch the player side setting switch 70 to operate it. In addition, while the clearing operation of the medal clogging while opening the front door 1b, and the setting value of the payout rate is changed, the store clerk may touch the player side setting switch 70 without being aware of it and operate it. There is also a fear.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if the player setting switch 70 is operated by a person other than the player playing the game in the slot machine 1, setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front door 1b is open. As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting of the volume and the light amount from being performed with contents not intended by the player.

  Furthermore, even if the front door 1b is opened in a state where the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed, the setting screen is continuously displayed. For this reason, even if the front door 1b is opened once by a clearing operation such as medal clogging during setting, the player continues to set the volume and the light amount when the front door 1b is closed again. be able to. Therefore, the convenience of the player is improved and the user does not feel dissatisfaction.

  In the present embodiment, the initial display of the volume and the light amount, that is, the volume and the light amount highlighted first when the setting screen is displayed is the state of the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 (first volume step, It differs according to the first light quantity step). For example, as shown in FIG. 14, if the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is changed from "1" to "3", the initial display of the volume is also changed from "3" to "6" and the initial display of the light amount Change from "30%" to "60%". If the initial display of the volume and the light amount is constant regardless of the state of the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60, the player may mistakenly recognize the actual volume and the light amount. For example, if the initial setting of the volume is always "2", the player misinterprets the actual volume even if the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is "1" or "3".

  However, since the initial display of the volume and the light quantity changes in accordance with the channel setting state of the shop side setting switch 60 (first sound volume stage, first light quantity stage), the player sets the channel setting of the shop side setting switch 60. It is easy to grasp the state of the system and never misunderstand the actual volume. Thereby, the player can appropriately set the volume and the light amount.

  Furthermore, since the initial display of the sound volume and the light amount is different between when the first sound volume step and the first light amount step are at the highest level and when the first level is at the lowest level, the actual volume and light amount are less likely to be misidentified. It is possible to preferably set the volume and light intensity.

  When the initial display of the volume and light quantity is other than the highest level in the first volume level and the first light level, the second volume level ("2" to "13") and the second light level other than the highest level %, “65%”, “50%”, “75%”), and the second volume step (“14”), which is the highest step when the first volume step or the first light amount step is the highest step. And the second light quantity stage ("100%"). For this reason, it is difficult for the actual volume or light amount to be misidentified, and the player can suitably adjust the volume or light amount. Furthermore, the volume and the light amount do not become larger than the setting on the game arcade side. Therefore, by setting the first sound volume level and the first light intensity level to the maximum, the gaming shop side can prevent the output of an unintended large sound, the lighting with bright light, and the like.

  When the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is changed, the first volume level and the first light level are set (changed) for the first time when the setting screen is displayed, and the actual volume and light level are reflected. In other words, even if the clerk changes the channel setting of the store setting switch 60, it is not reflected in the volume or light amount at that time, and then the player operates the player setting switch 70 to display the setting screen, Only when the display of the setting screen is finished is reflected in the volume and light quantity. For example, since the player can not normally set the first sound volume level or the first light intensity level, the player does not have to change the volume or light level before the change even if the first sound volume level or the first light intensity level is changed. Although it may be desired, even in such a case, the display of the setting screen allows the player to recognize the change of the volume and the light amount. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the volume and the light quantity from being changed at the timing unintended by the player.

  At the time of setting of the second volume stage, a confirmation sound using the sound of the battle effect is output, so the user can confirm the volume setting while listening to the actual effect sound, and the player easily sets the volume. be able to. Furthermore, when setting the second light level, the light level of the battle effect screen is changed, so that the light level setting can be confirmed while looking at the actual effect screen, and the player can easily set the light level. it can.

  Since "A" to "F" for restricting the adjustment of the volume and the light amount by the player are prepared as the channel of the store side setting switch 60, the volume setting and the light amount setting on the player side can be restricted. It is possible to prevent settings for unintended volume and light intensity.

  In the volume change operation process, it is possible to invalidate the volume change operation while the confirmation sound is being output, by first determining whether or not the timer is counting the confirmation sound being output. For this reason, even if the player continuously performs the change operation in a short period of time, it is possible to prevent the volume adjustment which is not intended by the player being performed.

  Furthermore, although the current volume is at the minimum, if the player tries to further reduce the volume, a confirmation tone at the minimum volume is output. In addition, although the current volume is the maximum, if the player tries to further increase the volume, a confirmation tone of the maximum volume is output. For this reason, it is possible to recognize that the player is operating beyond the range in which the sound volume can be set, and to draw attention.

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

[About the setting on the shop side]
In the present embodiment, the store clerk was able to set the payout rate, the volume setting for the effect, the light amount setting for the effect, and the power saving mode as the settings relating to the game. However, the store clerk sets the main side (the configuration included in the game control board 40 such as the main control unit 41 and the configuration connected to the game control board 40), and the sub side (such as the sub control unit 91) effect control board 90 However, the present invention is not limited to the setting of the configuration included in and the configuration connected to the effect control board 90, and may be other settings.

  For example, the store clerk may be able to set pressure (pressing) and hardness when operating various operation means such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as the setting on the main side, It may be possible to set on / off control of various lighting means such as the input request LED 17 and the start effective LED and the lighting condition thereof.

For example, the store clerk may be able to set pressure and hardness when operating various operation means such as the effect switch 56 as the setting on the sub side. RTC (real
As long as the slot machine has a time clock, the clerk may be able to set the time in the RTC as the setting on the sub side. If the slot machine can be controlled to a plurality of types of effect mode (for example, the effect mode of the main character and the effect mode of the character B main character, etc.), the clerk can set the effect mode as the setting of the sub side It may be The store clerk may be able to set the mode and frequency of error notification to be executed when the medal is clogged or cheating, or when the stop switch is not operated in the recommended procedure, as the setting on the sub side. Furthermore, the store clerk may be able to set deletion or display of the game history (for example, the number of games, the number of bonus winnings, the number of payouts, etc.) as the setting on the sub side.

  Furthermore, means for switching between the setting on the main side and the setting on the sub side as described above may be provided. For example, FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a setting screen on the store side in the modification. The switching between the setting on the main side and the setting on the sub side will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, the front door 1b is opened, and the call operation for displaying the setting screen on the shop side is performed by the store clerk, the setting screen shown in FIG. 17A is displayed. The hall menu screen is displayed. In the hall menu screen, it is possible to select one of a mode for setting on the main side and a mode for setting on the sub side.

  When the main side setting mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 17B, a screen which allows selection of either the setting of the payout rate or the press setting of the switch, which is an example of the setting on the main side, is available. Is displayed. When the payout rate setting is selected, as shown in FIG. 17C, a screen on which one of the setting values 1 to 6 can be selected is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the sub setting mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 17D, any of the setting of the volume, the setting of the light amount, and the setting of the power saving mode, which is an example of the setting of the sub A selectable screen is displayed. When the volume setting is selected, as shown in FIG. 17E, a screen on which any of stages 0 to F can be selected is displayed.

  As described above, since the store clerk can selectively switch between the setting on the main side and the setting on the sub side, it is possible to easily make settings relating to the game. In addition, since a setting screen (for example, a hall menu screen) for switching between the setting on the main side and the setting on the sub side is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 based on one operation (for example, a calling operation). You can make settings related to the game more easily and easily.

[About player settings]
In the present embodiment, the player has been able to set the volume setting for the effect and the light amount setting for the effect as the setting relating to the game. However, the player sets the main side (the configuration included in the game control board 40 such as the main control unit 41 and the configuration connected to the game control board 40), and the sub side (effect control board such as the sub control unit 91) Not limited to the configuration included in 90, the configuration connected to the effect control board 90, etc., other settings may be performed.

  For example, the player may be able to set the pressure (pressure) and hardness when operating various operation means such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as the setting on the main side. The lighting and extinguishing control of various lighting means such as the input request LED 17 and the start effective LED and the lighting condition thereof may be set.

  For example, the player may be able to set pressure and hardness when operating various operation means such as the effect switch 56 as the setting on the sub side. The player may be able to set the effect mode as the setting on the sub side, or may be able to set characters, music and the like appearing in the set effect mode. The player may be able to set the power saving mode as the setting on the sub side. The player may be able to set deletion or display / non-display of the game history (for example, the number of games, the number of bonus winnings, the number of payouts, etc.) as the setting on the sub side. Even if the player can display a password for managing a game history or the like by communicating with an external server via the Internet with a portable terminal etc. as setting on the sub side, the password can also be input. Good.

[About setting operation on the shop side]
In the present embodiment, in order for the store clerk to set the payout rate, it is a condition that the setting key switch 37 provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100 inside the housing 1a is operated. In addition, in order to set the volume and light intensity as a reference, it was a condition to operate the store-side setting switch 60 provided inside the front door 1b. Therefore, only the clerk who can open the front door 1b can operate the setting key switch 37 to set the payout rate, and similarly, only the clerk who can open the front door 1b can shop side By operating the setting switch 60, it is possible to make reference settings of the volume and the light amount.

  However, the operation means operated by the store clerk at the time of setting may be provided at any place inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b, or provided outside the housing 1a or outside the front door 1b. It may be For example, a keyed operation means that can be released only by the store clerk may be provided outside the front door 1b.

  In the present embodiment, even if the operation means is provided outside the housing 1a or outside the front door 1b and the person other than the store clerk can operate the operation means, the front door 1b is not opened unless the front door 1b is opened. Can not set the payout rate, or set the standard of the amount and the light amount. For this reason, it can prevent that the setting regarding a game is performed illegally. From the viewpoint that only the store clerk can open the front door 1b, it is preferable that the operation means operable only by the store clerk be provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b.

  Furthermore, the operation means that only the store clerk can operate at the time of setting may use the operation means operated by the player during the game or the like, as in the setting of the power saving mode. For example, the game-related settings may be made by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in a special order known only to the store clerk.

  The operation means for setting the power saving mode may be provided at any place inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b.

  The operating means for setting the payout rate, the operating means for setting the reference of the volume and the light amount, and the operating means for setting the power saving mode are different means as in this embodiment. All or part of these may be common means.

[About the setting operation on the player side]
In the present embodiment, in order to set the sound volume and the light amount, it is a condition that the player operates the player side setting switch 70 provided on the outside of the front door 1b.

  However, the operation means operable by the player at the time of setting may be provided outside the case 1a which is difficult to operate, such as the side surface or the upper surface of the case 1a as well as the outside of the front door 1b. . In this way, even when the front door 1b is opened, there is no risk that the player or store clerk who sits next to it will touch and operate the operation means.

  Operation means operable by the player may be provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b. In this case, it is only necessary for the player to be operable by the operation means being exposed to the outside, such as a hole being formed in the front door 1b.

  Furthermore, the operation means operable by the player may be one using an operation means operated by the player during a game or the like. For example, the volume and the amount of light may be set by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in a special order.

  The operating means operable by the player includes an operating rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating rod (e.g., a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operating rod). It may be a stick controller provided. The player can select an item by moving an icon displayed on the screen by defeating the operation stick, and can determine the selected item by pressing the trigger button. It is also good. Alternatively, the operation means operable by the player may be a jog dial or the cross key.

[About means to prohibit setting on the shop side]
In the present embodiment, even if the operation means is operated, the setting regarding the game is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. For example, even if the setting key switch 37 is operated, setting of the payout rate is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. Even when the store side setting switch 60 is operated, when the front door 1b is closed, the reference setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited. Even if all the stop switches are pressed for a long time, settings relating to the game are prohibited when the front door 1b is closed.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such a method, and the setting regarding the game may be prohibited by another method. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, the operation itself may not be possible. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, even if the operation means can be operated, an input signal by the operation may not be effectively received by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, even if an input signal based on the operation of the operation means is effectively accepted by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91, processing based on the input signal is not executed. It may be.

  Furthermore, if the setting screen is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 17 and the setting regarding the game is possible, the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed. It may not be possible. Alternatively, when the front door 1 b is closed, the setting screen may be displayed, or settings relating to the game may not be made.

[About means to prohibit the player's setting]
In the present embodiment, even when the operation means is operated, the setting regarding the game is prohibited when the front door 1b is open. For example, even if the player side setting switch 70 is operated, the setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front door 1b is open.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such a method, and the setting regarding the game may be prohibited by another method. For example, when the front door 1b is open, the operation itself may not be possible. For example, when the front door 1b is open, even if the operation means can be operated, an input signal by the operation may not be effectively received by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91. For example, when the front door 1b is open, even if an input signal based on the operation of the operation means is effectively accepted by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91, the process based on the input signal is not executed. It may be.

  Furthermore, when the setting screen is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 17 and the setting relating to the game is possible, the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is opened. It may not be possible. Alternatively, when the front door 1b is open, even if the setting screen is displayed, the setting regarding the game may not be possible.

[About setting of volume and light quantity]
In the present embodiment, when the store clerk operates the store-side setting switch 60, it is possible to set the reference of the volume and the light amount (setting of the first sound volume step and the first light amount step). In addition, by the player operating the player side setting switch 70, it is possible to set the volume and the light amount (setting of the second sound volume step and the second light amount step). Furthermore, with regard to the volume setting, if the player tries to set beyond the volume limit even though the current is the maximum or minimum volume, the limit volume (maximum volume, The confirmation sound of the minimum volume was output. However, the setting of such volume and light amount is not limited to the example of the present embodiment, and may be another example.

  For example, one of the setting of the first volume level by the store clerk and the setting of the second volume level by the player may not be possible. Either setting of the first light intensity level by the store clerk or setting of the second light intensity level by the player may not be possible.

  Not only the confirmation sound is output when the volume is set, but also the lighting means such as the effect effect LED 52 may light up. Confirmation sound and confirmation lighting may be performed simultaneously. The confirmation light may be turned on instead of the confirmation sound only if the player further tries to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current is the maximum or minimum volume. In addition to the confirmation sound, the confirmation lighting may be performed only when the player further tries to set beyond the sound volume limit value even though the current is the maximum or minimum of the sound volume. The tone of the confirmation sound may change only if the player further tries to set beyond the volume limit value, even though the current is the maximum or minimum volume. The confirmation light may change to blinking only if the player further attempts to set beyond the volume limit value, even though the current is the maximum or minimum volume. If the player tries to set beyond the volume limit even though the current volume is maximum or minimum, the confirmation sound may not be output.

  When the operation interval from one operation to another is performed is shorter than the time for outputting a confirmation sound corresponding to one operation, the volume is changed to another operation, and the other operation is performed. It is also possible not to output the confirmation sound of the volume according to the volume set by the above. Furthermore, when the confirmation sound is not output a plurality of times, after the confirmation sound corresponding to the one operation is output, the confirmation sound of the volume according to the volume set by the latest operation may be output.

  Not only the setting of the volume but also the setting of the light amount, the player further exceeds the light amount limit value although the present or the light amount is the maximum or the minimum as in the present embodiment and the modification. In the case where it is attempted to set one, special control (for example, control such that the light quantity of confirmation lighting is maximum or minimum) may be performed.

  The display showing the second volume level and the second light level is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the second sound level may be bar-displayed with a number of squares corresponding to the second sound level. In this case, when the operation means such as the volume adjustment button is operated at the beginning of the demonstration, a bar is first displayed as an initial display, and the subsequent operation of the volume adjustment button (in FIG. The number of squares may be increased or decreased (one in FIG. 18) in accordance with the lowering operation).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the second volume step is displayed as a bar with a number of squares corresponding to the second volume step, and when the operation means such as the volume adjustment button is operated at the beginning of the demonstration, the volume adjustment button The bar in which the number of squares is increased or decreased may be displayed first according to the operation of (in FIG. 19, the operation of lowering the volume level, that is, the second volume level). In this case, a virtual bar before increasing or decreasing may be initially displayed. Thus, the initial display may indicate a sound volume step corresponding to the first sound volume step after the first operation and before the second operation, and is not actually displayed. It may be

  For example, the second sound volume step is not limited to one that changes by one step every time the first sound volume changes by one step, and may be one that changes by one step when the first sound volume changes by plural steps. Good. That is, the first sound volume step and the second sound volume step may not change one to one.

  In the present embodiment, since "A" to "F" for limiting the adjustment of the volume and the light amount by the player are prepared, it is possible to restrict the volume setting and the light amount setting on the player side. Only the volume setting may be restricted, or only the light amount setting on the player side may be restricted.

  Although the volume and light intensity to be highlighted are changed by the change operation by the stop switch, and the setting content is reflected in the effect when the end operation is performed, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the setting content may be reflected in the effect each time the volume or light intensity to be highlighted is changed by the change operation. The first volume step and the first light amount step are not limited to those reflected when the setting screen is displayed, but not reflected at the start of the display of the setting screen. The setting of the 1 volume step and the first light amount step may be performed. Alternatively, the first sound volume step and the first light amount step are set before the setting screen is displayed (for example, at the time of channel setting of the store side setting switch 60), and at the time of change operation by the player The setting of the change of the sound volume or the change of the light quantity based on one light quantity step may be performed.

  In the volume change operation process of FIG. 16, while the confirmation sound is being output, the volume change operation is invalidated by first determining whether the timer is counting the confirmation sound being output. Not exclusively. For example, in addition to enabling the volume change operation performed while the confirmation sound is being output, when the volume is newly set, the output of the confirmation sound is output after the previous confirmation sound ends. It may be As a result, when the player continuously performs the changing operation in a short period of time, the confirmation sound is continuously output, and there is no risk that the player may misunderstand the recognition of the confirmation sound, and the currently set volume is It can be easy to grasp which volume it is. Furthermore, when the sound volume is newly set while the previous confirmation sound is being output, the confirmation sound based on this new setting may not be output.

[Display of setting screen]
In the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is opened with the setting screen displayed while the front door 1b is closed, the setting screen is continuously displayed. Not exclusively. For example, when the front door 1b is opened while the front door 1b is closed and the front door 1b is opened, the display of the setting screen is temporarily stopped, and then the setting screen before opened after the front door 1b is opened again May be displayed again. Even in this case, even if the front door 1b is opened once during setting, the setting can be performed from the continuation before the opening, and the convenience of the player is improved and the user does not feel dissatisfaction.

  A period in which the setting screen can be displayed may be defined. For example, regardless of whether or not the front door 1b is closed, the display of the setting screen may be stopped when 10 minutes have elapsed after the setting screen is displayed. Furthermore, only when the front door 1b is open, a period in which the setting screen can be displayed may be defined. For example, the setting screen may continue to be displayed even after 10 minutes while the front door 1b is closed, but the setting screen may not be displayed after 10 minutes while the front door 1b is opened.

  After the period for which the setting screen can be displayed has passed and the setting screen has not been displayed, the screen may be switched to a predetermined screen other than the setting screen such as the demonstration screen.

  The display of the setting screen may be ended based on the ending operation of the player, or may be ended after the lapse of time. Furthermore, the display of the setting screen may be ended by any of the player's end operation and the passage of time.

[Regarding Allowable Timing of Charge / Settlement after Replay Prize]
Even if it is when the automatic bet by the replay winning is started when the timing (credit) is permitted after the replay winning, the timing at which the settlement is allowed after the replay winning is the automatic bet by the replay winning It may be completed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 (c) and 10 (d), the timing at which the input (credits) and the settlement are permitted after the replay prize is at the start or completion of the automatic bet by the replay prize. Although an example has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be timing when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the start or completion of the automatic bet by the replay winning. The predetermined condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed or may be satisfied when a predetermined process ends. For example, a BET command (with a BET sound) set in S14 of FIG. 7 is output to the sub control unit 91 as an example in which the predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses after completion of the automatic bet due to the replay winning. If the average time required to complete the third BET sound output based on the command is time A, the condition is satisfied when time A has elapsed since the predetermined condition was determined as Y in S17 If the average time required for the sub-control unit 91 to output and receive the BET command (without BET sound) set in S15 of FIG. May be established when the time B has elapsed since it was determined to be Y in S17. After the determination of Y in S17, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the process may shift to S20.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the first replay, the second replay, and the third replay are provided as the types of replay roles has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Alternatively, only one of the replay roles may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which the insertion after the replay winning is permitted regardless of the type of the replaying combination, but the present invention is not limited thereto, the insertion after the replay winning according to the type of the replaying combination is It may be configured to be acceptable. For example, the insertion may not be permitted after the first replay winning, but may be permitted only after the second or third replay winning. That is, the insertion may be permitted only when it is difficult to notice that the replay display result has been derived, and the convenience may be improved without causing the player to be bothered.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the settlement after the replay winning is permitted has been described regardless of the type of the replay player, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be configured to be acceptable. For example, while the settlement may not be permitted after the first replay prize, the settlement may be permitted only after the second or third replay prize. That is, the settlement may be allowed only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game display result has been derived, and the convenience may be improved without causing the player to be bothered.

[About the symbol combination of Replay]
In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the symbol combination of the first replay is configured only with the same symbol ("Replay"), but the present invention is not limited thereto, and one symbol and the one symbol and the one symbol You may comprise so that it may be comprised from the figure with a similar external shape. A symbol having a similar external shape is a symbol having a common appearance, and therefore has a common sense of beauty (impression) caused through the visual sense of the player who is the consumer, and as a result, it is conceptually the same symbol It means a symbol that can be recognized (it is difficult to recognize it as a different symbol). For example, in the case where one symbol is a symbol in which the character "REPLAY" is surrounded by an ellipse, the character "REPLAY" is underlined and the symbol in a shape surrounded by an ellipse is one. It can be said that the design and the shape are similar.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol combination of the third replay is the same symbol as the symbol of the first replay ("Replay"), and the symbol different from the symbol having the same or similar external shape ("Black 7" "") Is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may include a symbol similar to the symbol of the first replay, and may not be the same as or similar to the symbol of the first replay. It may be composed of only a design. In this case, the different symbols may be symbols not included in any of the symbol combinations other than the replay (for example, symbols with a star mark), and are included in the symbol combinations other than the replay. The symbol may be a symbol (for example, "black 7").

  In the present embodiment, two types are shown as a watermelon pattern combination, but only one of the "watermelon-watermelon-BAR" is a watermelon pattern combination, and the other "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" is a third one. It may be a combination of symbols of replay. Thereby, the symbol combination of the third replay is composed of only different symbols that are neither identical nor similar to the symbols of the first replay, and the different symbols are included in the symbol combinations of watermelon winning other than the replay. Become. As a result, when the third replay is won, the player is given an impression as if the watermelon has won, and the impression that it is necessary to set the bet number to start the next game. It can be held by the player.

  All symbol combinations relating to replay (for example, "Replay-Replay-Replay", "Black 7-Replay-Replay", "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon", etc.) are all stopped on the pay line to be a replay winning combination. An example has been described, but not limited to this, for example, when a predetermined symbol combination different from the above symbol combination is determined as a symbol combination for generating a replay winning, and the predetermined symbol combination is stopped on the pay line Alternatively, the symbol combination may be stopped on an invalid line different from the pay line. Specifically, among the pay lines L1 to L5, only the pay line is L1, and the pay lines L2 to L5 are invalid lines that do not cause a winning even if the predetermined symbol combination causing the winning is stopped. The symbol combination may be configured to be stopped at any of the ineffective lines L2 to L5 when the predetermined symbol combination causing the replay is stopped on the pay line L1. Even in this case, the replay winning is caused by the predetermined symbol combination being stopped on the pay line, but it may appear as if the above symbol combination is stopped on the invalid line. it can.

  Furthermore, in such a configuration, the two types shown as the watermelon symbol combination are used as symbol combinations that generate watermelon winning as they are, and the third replay symbol combination is selected from among watermelon symbol combinations “watermelon-watermelon The symbol combination may be stopped on the pay line when the “watermelon” stops on the ineffective line. This makes it possible to think that "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" has been stopped on a straight line, and to have the impression that it is necessary to set the number of bets in order to start the next game. It can be held by the player.

[About Freeze after Replay Prize]
A control (so-called freeze) may be performed to delay the progress of the game until a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied after the replay win. For example, if it is determined NO in S18 of FIG. 7 and credit is possible, the process may not shift to S20 until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. The predetermined cancellation condition may be satisfied when a predetermined period elapses, or may be satisfied when a predetermined operation is detected.

  A flow passage switching solenoid 30 is provided in the flow passage of the medal inserted from the medal insertion portion 4. However, the freeze release for detecting the medal on the medal insertion portion 4 side (upstream side) from the flow passage switching solenoid 30 A sensor A may be provided, and a predetermined release condition may be satisfied when a medal is detected by the freeze release sensor A during freezing. Since the channel switching solenoid is turned off as shown in S48 of FIG. 8 when the game is started, the state is maintained at the end of the game including the replay winning time until the processing in S20 after the game is finished. Even if a medal is inserted, it is discharged from the medal payout opening 9.

  However, when the medal is inserted during the freeze that is generated after the replay winning, the freeze is released by detecting the medal by the freeze release sensor A, the process of S20 is performed, and the flow path is determined in S22. The switching solenoid is turned ON, and the medal is detected by the inserted medal sensor 31 disposed downstream of the flow path switching solenoid, and the credit is added at S40 without being discharged from the medal payout opening 9. As a result, even after the replay prize (when the credit counter has not reached 50), the next game can not be started unless the medals are inserted as in the case of the small winning combination and the time of the cancellation. be able to. In this case, as shown in the [Replay symbol combination] column, when the "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" which seems to be a watermelon prize is stopped at the payline or invalid line, the third When configured to generate a replay prize, the player can be made to think that the watermelon prize has been achieved also from the symbol combination at the end of the game, and it is necessary to set the bet number to start the next game. It is possible to give the player the impression of being present. The freeze is canceled by the inserted medal, but since the medal that is the trigger for releasing the freeze is added to the credit without being discharged from the medal payout opening 9, the player does not feel bothered by the convenience. It is possible to improve the quality.

  As described in the [Permit timing of insertion / settlement after replay winning] column, the automatic bet by replay winning is started (or started) at the timing when insertion (credit) / settlement is permitted after replay winning. Even when it is the case, control (so-called freeze) may be performed to delay the progress of the game until a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied, as in the above example. In the first example, for example, at the timing when the bet number setting starts (after it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50), in the second example, for example, the timing for permitting interruption of interrupt processing In each case, freeze may be generated, and the same effect as the above-described example can be obtained.

  In addition, when generating a freeze after a replay prize, the process which makes 1 BET LED14, 2 BET LED 15, and 3 BET LED 16 by a replay prize turn on in order after the said freeze is cancelled, Replaying LED 20, and start effective LED 18 (waiting Performs a process of lighting the LED 19) during the wait. In the above example, the freeze release condition is satisfied by detecting the medal by the freeze release sensor A. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be configured to be established by the operation to 6.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, regardless of the type of re-playing winning combination, after the value of the bet counter is added, the process of sequentially lighting 1 BET LED 14, 2 BET LED 15, and 3 BET LED 16 in accordance with the value of the BET counter is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and processing is performed to turn on the 1 BET LED 14, 2 BET LED 15, and 3 BET LED 16 in order only after being betted automatically after the first replay winning, and bet automatically betting after the second or third replay winning. The process may not be performed after the process is performed.

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

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

[About Pachinko machines]
As described above, in the present embodiment and the modification, the slot machine 1 has been described, but the slot machine may be replaced by a pachinko gaming machine 200 described below. The pachinko gaming machine 200 partially includes the same configuration as the slot machine 1, and the description of the same configuration and processing will be omitted, and different configurations and processing will be described.

  Near the center of the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 200, an effect display device configured of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. When the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening, the special variation display device variably displays at least one of the special first special symbol and the second special symbol, and in the effect display device, the first special symbol and the second special symbol The variable display (also referred to as variable display, update display, or cyclic display) of the effect pattern (decorative pattern) synchronized with at least one of the variable display is performed. The fluctuation display of the effect pattern is executed in various fluctuation modes such as scroll display. In the effect display device, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect pattern on the display screen is provided, and in the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle” and “right” There is a symbol display area as a display area in which the effect pattern is variably displayed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 200, the gaming ball has won a predetermined winning opening, but a predetermined start condition (when not being in a big hit game and variable display due to a pending storage which has been started earlier) is established If not, it is stored as pending storage information within a predetermined upper limit (for example, four). The hold storage information is, for example, information for specifying whether or not to control to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state).

  The pachinko gaming machine 200 is a "big hit" when the rendering symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific symbol combination (big hit symbol combination) in the variable display due to the storage, and is controlled to the specific gaming state.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine 200, as shown in FIG. 20, a front frame (also referred to as a cell) 100b and a glass door 100c can be opened and closed with respect to the frame-like outer frame 100a with the left edge as a swing center. Provided in

  A pair of upper and lower engagement protrusions 104 and 106 is provided near the end edge of the front frame 100b opposite to the swinging center. The engagement protrusions 104 and 106 are pressed downward by a spring (not shown). On the other hand, engagement receiving pieces 105 and 107 are provided at positions opposed to the engagement protrusions 104 and 106 of the outer frame 100a. By pressing the open front frame 100b against the outer frame 100a, the engagement projections 104, 106 ride over the engagement receiving pieces 105, 107, and in a state of riding over, the engagement projections 104, 106 move downward due to the biasing force of the spring. Move and lock. Thus, the front frame 100b can be closed with respect to the outer frame 100a.

  The store clerk inserts a key into a key hole (not shown) and performs release operation (for example, clockwise rotation), whereby the pair of upper and lower engagement protrusions 104 and 106 are pushed upward against the biasing force of the spring. As a result, the engagement projections 104, 106 can be disengaged from the engagement receiving pieces 105, 107 and unlocked. Thus, the front frame 100b can be opened to the outer frame 100a.

  Further, the front frame 100b is also provided with an engagement projection 103 for the glass door 100c, and an engagement hole 102 is provided in the portion of the glass door 100c facing the engagement projection 103. The engagement projection 103 is pressed downward by a spring (not shown), and the engagement projection 103 is pushed up by the lower edge portion of the engagement hole 102 by pressing the open glass door 100c against the front frame 100b. By overtaking, the engaging projection 103 is pushed down by the biasing force of the spring, and the engaging projection 103 and the engagement hole 102 are engaged and locked. Thus, the glass door 100c can be closed with respect to the front frame 100b.

  The store clerk inserts the key into a key hole (not shown) and performs release operation (for example, rotates it counterclockwise), the engaging projection 103 is pulled up against the biasing force of the spring, and the engaging projection 103 is engaged. The engagement with the hole 102 can be released and unlocked. Thus, the glass door 100c can be opened with respect to the front frame 100b.

  Similar to the slot machine 1, the pachinko gaming machine 200 may also have the following configuration.

  For example, a store-side setting switch 160 may be provided inside the outer frame 100a to set the reference of the effect mode during the game. Normally, for the outer frame 100a, the front frame 100b is closed, so no one other than a clerk who does not possess a key for opening the front frame 100b can operate the store-side setting switch 160. By operating the store-side setting switch 160, the store clerk can set the reference level of the sound volume (first sound level) and the reference setting of the light amount (first light level).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 200, as in the store-side effect setting process shown in FIG. 12, the pachinko gaming machine 200 is powered on, the front frame 100b is opened, and the store-side setting switch 160 is operated. It may be possible to set the reference of the volume and the light quantity (setting of the first volume level and the first light level) on the condition that the condition is set. Thereby, even in the pachinko gaming machine 200, even if the store side setting switch is operated due to a fraudulent action, since the reference setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front frame 100b is closed, the reference of the volume and the light amount While being able to prevent that a setting is performed illegally, it can prevent that the reference | standard setting of a sound volume and a light quantity is performed by the content which a store clerk does not intend.

  For example, the player side setting switch 170 may be provided on the outside of the front frame 100b (such as the lower portion of the front frame 100b shown in FIG. 21) for setting the effect mode during the game. The player side setting switch 170 is located on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 200 when the front frame 100 b is closed, so that it is operated by a player playing the pachinko gaming machine 200 from the outside, etc. Operation is possible. By operating the player side setting switch 170, the player can set the volume (second volume step) and the light amount (second light amount stage).

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 200, as in the player-side effect setting process shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine 200 is powered on, the front frame 100b is closed, and the player setting switch 170 Under the condition of being operated, a setting screen as shown in FIG. 13 may be displayed to enable setting of the volume and the light amount (setting of the second sound volume step and the second light amount step). As a result, even in the pachinko gaming machine 200, even if the player setting switch 170 is operated by a person other than the player, the setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front frame 100b is open. It is possible to prevent the setting of the volume and the amount of light to be performed with contents not intended by the person.

  In the store-side effect setting process and the player-side effect setting process in the pachinko gaming machine 200, it is determined whether or not the front frame 100b is open, and the setting regarding the game is prohibited according to the determination result. there were. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not the glass door 100c is opened in addition to the front frame 100b, and the setting regarding the game may be prohibited according to the determination result.

[About the gaming system]
A gaming system as shown in FIG. 21 may be constructed using the slot machine 1 and the pachinko gaming machine 200 in the present embodiment. FIG. 21 shows an example of a gaming system using the pachinko gaming machine 200.

  For example, the pachinko gaming machine 200 displays a two-dimensional code on the liquid crystal screen when an operation to end the game is performed. As shown in FIG. 22, in the two-dimensional code, games such as the number of big hits and the number of reach in the current game, the number of times the mission executed during the game has been cleared, data of volume currently set and data of light History information is added. The portable terminal 901 can read a two-dimensional code, and can exchange information by connecting to the management server 900 via the Internet network. In this manner, the player can accumulate and store information on the gaming history in the management server 900.

  Furthermore, the game history stored and stored in the management server 900 may be exchanged for points, and various benefits may be obtained by the points. For example, music data, video data, applications and the like may be downloaded to the portable terminal 901 by consuming points.

  In addition to the two-dimensional code or in place of the two-dimensional code, a password corresponding to information on the game history may be displayed. The player may be able to take over and play the previous game history by inputting the password into the slot machine 1 or the pachinko gaming machine 200 at the start of the next game.

  Furthermore, the player may display the two-dimensional code and password described above by operating the player side setting switches 70 and 170. Here, once the two-dimensional code and the password are displayed, if the two-dimensional code and the password including the same information are not displayed at all after that, the other person other than the player sets the player setting switch 70, If the player touches 170 and operates it, it will be useless that the player has played until now. However, on condition that the slot machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine 200) is powered on, the front door 1b (front frame 100b) is closed, and the player side setting switch 70 (170) is operated. , A two-dimensional code or password is displayed, that is, even when the player side setting switch 70 (170) is operated, when the front door 1b (front frame 100b) is opened, the two-dimensional code or password is If the display is prohibited, it is possible to prevent the two-dimensional code and the password from being displayed when the player does not intend.

  Further, by operating the player side setting switches 70 and 170, an input screen for inputting a password may be displayed, or a password may be input. Then, the power of the slot machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine 200) is in the ON state, and the front door 1b (front frame 100b) is closed and the player side setting switch 70 (170) is operated. As a condition, an input screen for inputting a password may be displayed, or a password may be input.

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

  In the above embodiment, although the slot machine which sets the bet number using the medal and the credit is used, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set using the game ball as the gaming value It may be a slot machine to be set, or a full credit slot machine to set the bet number using only credits as gaming value. When using game balls as game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when setting 3 as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls It corresponds to what sets a bet number using. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls It may be That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls by winning. It may be a slot machine that can pay out any of the above.

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

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

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

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 51 1 BET switch, 6 MAX BET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 37 Setting key switch, 41 main control unit, 60 store side setting switch, 70 player side setting switch, 91
Sub control unit, 100 Pachinko machine, 100a outer frame, 100b front frame, 160 store side setting switch, 170 player side setting switch.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
Open and closed possible closing member,
Open / close detection means for detecting the open / close state of the open / close member;
Operation accepting means for accepting an operation of the player ;
A setting unit capable of adjusting the volume based on the operation accepted by the operation accepting unit when the setting screen for adjusting the volume is displayed on the display unit;
When the opening and closing member that is detected in an open state by the opening and closing detecting means, and a prohibiting means for prohibiting adjustment of sound volume by the setting unit based on the setting screen,
The display mode of the setting screen is the first based on the operation accepted by the operation accepting unit in a state where the setting screen is displayed when it is detected that the opening / closing member is in the closed state by the opening / closing detection unit When the first display mode indicating the volume is changed to the second display mode indicating the second volume, the open / close detection means detects that the open / close member is in the open state, and the open / close detection means is again used When it is detected that the open / close member is in the closed state, the display mode of the setting screen is displayed again in the second display mode, thereby making it possible to adjust the volume from the second volume,
A gaming machine which does not output a confirmation sound for the operation when an operation for increasing the volume is accepted by the operation accepting unit when the maximum volume is set by the setting unit .