JP6543022B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is displayed by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine which can be derived and a prize can be generated according to the display result.

  The slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on the outer peripheral portion of which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information. The player first determines the number of bets by BET operation, and performs the start operation (lever operation) in a state where the specified number of bets is set. Thereby, the rotation of the reels is started, and the player stops the rotation by operating the stop button provided corresponding to each reel. Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, a combination of predetermined winning symbols on the pay line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the combination of symbols is also referred to as a winning combination) is winning Occurs.

  The winning combinations include, for example, small wins, bonuses, and replays. The player can earn a profit by paying out a predetermined number of medals (or game balls) for each kind of small combination in the small combination winning, and the bonus combination is advantageous for the player A profit can be obtained by transitioning to the gaming state. In addition, the player can obtain the benefit of being able to play the next game without consuming new medals (or game balls) for setting the bet number in the replay winning.

  As an example of such a slot machine, a press and fix device is provided on a bet switch for performing a BET operation, and the bet switch is 1 during a wait time from the end of the previous game to the start of the next game. There is disclosed an apparatus which prevents damage due to continuous hitting of a bed switch by fixing the bed switch in a state where the pressing and fixing device immerses when operated even once (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there is also disclosed an apparatus that prevents damage even if the operation button is slammed when the operation button is inoperable by holding the operation button by the electromagnet except when the operation button is operable (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2007-130272 A JP, 2010-017487, A

  In the techniques described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the switch is held in the depressed state only when the operation of the switch or the like is unnecessary to advance the game, and the switch is not controlled when the operation is necessary. There is a problem that the player is not interested in the control of the switch.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention is:
A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying plural types of identification information that can be identified by
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) where winning can be generated according to the display result,
Lead-out operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) provided with an operation surface (for example, the operation surfaces 206, 209) facing the predetermined installation surface by the player (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R);
Not accepted as a player's operation when the operation surface is pressed in the operation invalid period, accepted as a player's operation when the operation surface is pressed in an operation valid period switched from the operation invalid period to a specific timing Operation accepting means,
And a distance control unit (for example, processing of steps Se2, Se5, Se6, Sf3, and Sf5 executed by the sub control unit 91) for controlling the distance from the installation surface to the operation surface;
It said distance control means,
Controlling the distance to a first distance in the operation invalid period ;
The varied to the long second distance greater than said first distance the distance at a predetermined timing before a certain timing (for example, the sub control unit 91 executes the process of step Se1～Se6),
The distance is held at the second distance in a period from changing the distance to the second distance to the specific timing and in the operation valid period switched at the specific timing,
The distance is controlled to the first distance by pressing the operation surface by the player while holding the distance at the second distance .

  According to such a configuration, the player has an interest in changing the distance from the installation surface to the operation surface in the derivation operation means in accordance with the progress of the game, and thus is interested in the change in the derivation operation means It will be. As a result, the interest of the game is improved compared to the slot machine in which the derivation operation means does not change according to the progress of the game.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
A plurality of the lead-out operation means are provided (for example, three stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are provided on the left, middle and right),
The distance control means may be capable of controlling the distances in the respective derivation operation means to be different (for example, the sub control unit 91 executes the processing of steps Se2, Se5, Se6, Sf3, Sf5) May).

  According to such a configuration, the player changes the distance in the lead-out operation means differently from each other, and the change in the lead-out operation means is more surprising, so the player is further interested in the change in the lead-out operation means. I will come to hold you. As a result, the interest of the game is further improved compared to the slot machine in which the distances in the respective derivation operation means do not change differently.

(3) In the slot machine of (2) above,
The distance control means may be capable of controlling the distance so as to suggest an operation mode of each derivation operation means (for example, even if the sub control unit 91 executes the processing of steps Se2 and Se5) Good).

  According to such a configuration, since the operation mode of each lead-out operation means is suggested to the player, the operation mode by the player rather than the slot machine in which the operation mode of each lead-out operation means is not suggested to the player Errors can be reduced.

(4) In the above slot machines (1) to (3),
The distance control means may further include effect execution means for executing an effect according to the control of the distance (for example, the sub control unit 91 is operated by the liquid crystal display 51 according to the movement of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) Image display, illumination output by the effect LED 52, and audio output by the speakers 53 and 54 may be performed).

  According to such a configuration, the player becomes interested in the effect being executed according to the change of the derivation operation means, and therefore, the slot machine can not execute the effect according to the change of the derivation operation means Also the interest of the game improves.

(5) In the slot machine of (1) to (4) above,
When the derivation operation means causes the display result to be derived, the player moves the operation surface toward the installation surface (for example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R move the operation surface 206, 209 backward by the player) Stop operation is performed),
The amount of movement of the operation surface required to derive the display result may not change regardless of whether the distance control means has changed the distance (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R The pressing length of each operation surface 206 necessary for performing the stop operation can be determined by moving the entire switch unit 201 or moving the switch mounting surface 210, respectively. It does not change whether or not the distance to 210 is changed).

  According to such a configuration, the movement amount of the operation surface does not change even if the lead-out operation unit changes. Therefore, when the lead-out operation unit changes, the movement amount of the operation surface changes more than that of the slot machine It is possible to reduce giving the player a sense of incongruity to the operation, and to reduce an adverse effect on the progress of the game.

(6) In the slot machine of (1) to (5) above,
The distance control means may change the distance when the operation of the lead-out operation means is controlled to be invalid (for example, the sub control unit 91 may be a weight period, a reel acceleration period, a reel stop period) The processing of steps Se2, Se5 and Se6 may be performed during the freeze period).

  According to such a configuration, the distance from the installation surface to the operation surface changes in a period in which the operation of the derivation operation means is invalid, so the derivation is more than in a slot machine in which the distance changes in a period in which the operation of the derivation operation means is valid. It is possible to reduce giving the player a sense of discomfort to the operation of the operation means, and to reduce the adverse effect on the progress of the game.

(7) In the slot machine of (1) to (6) above,
It further comprises a door (for example, a front door 1b) provided with the installation surface,
The drive control means controls to return the distance to a distance before change which is shorter than a distance after change when it is detected that the door part has moved to the open position for opening the inside of the slot machine. (For example, the sub control unit 91 may execute the processing of steps Sf1 to Sf3).

  According to such a configuration, when the door portion moves to the open position, the distance from the installation surface to the operation surface returns to a distance before change shorter than the distance after the change, so the door portion moves to the open position When the slot machine does not return to the distance before the change, it is possible to reduce the breakage of the derivation operation means more than the slot machine.

FIG. 10 is a front view of the slot machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a figure showing a pay line. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special role, the combination of the symbol of a special role, the matter relevant to a special role, the type of a general role, the combination of the symbol of a general role, and the matter relevant to a general role. It is a block diagram showing composition of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object combination for every game state. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the combination read as a lottery object combination for every gaming state, (B) is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination name. It is a figure for explaining transition of a 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 internal lottery process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command reception interruption process which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the switch drive control processing which a sub control part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of a navi production. (A) is a perspective view of the stop switch at the reference position, (B) is a cross-sectional view of the left stop switch of (A), (C) is a perspective view of the protruding stop switch, (D) is the left stop of (C) It is a sectional view of a switch. It is a timing chart of stop switch drive control at the time of navi production execution. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the switch drive interruption process which a sub control part performs. (A) is a perspective view of the stop switch at the reference position in the first modification, (B) is a cross-sectional view of the left stop switch in (A), (C) is a perspective view of the protruding stop switch in the first modification, (D) ) Is a cross-sectional view of the left stop switch of (C). (A) is a perspective view of the stop switch at the reference position in the second modification, (B) is a perspective view of the protruding stop switch in the second modification, (C) is a perspective view of the stop switch at the reference position in the third modification. (D) is a perspective view of the protruding stop switch in the modification 3. FIG. (A) is sectional drawing of the left stop switch of the reference position in the example 4 of a change, (B) is sectional drawing of the left stop switch which protruded in the example 4 of a change. (A) is a timing chart of stop switch drive control at the time of freeze operation, and (B) is a timing chart of stop switch drive control at the time of pseudo game.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Embodiment 1
First, an outline of a slot machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a housing 1a having a front opening, and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. ing.

  Inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R as variable display devices (variable display portions) 2 in which plural kinds of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery (Hereafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, 2R are the front It is arrange | positioned so that it can see from the see-through window 3 provided in the door 1b. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 has a medal insertion section 4 for inserting medals and a MAX BET switch 6 for setting the maximum number of bets around the see-through window 3 disposed at the center of the reel panel 1c. , The start switch 7 for starting the game, the left stop switch 8L for stopping each reel, the middle stop switch 8C, the right stop switch 8R, and the game display unit 13 for displaying information related to the game. .

  The slot machine 1 also has a liquid crystal display 51 at the top of the front door 1b, and the speakers 53 and 54, the medal payout opening 9, the title (model name) of the slot machine 1, the payout table, etc. are printed at the bottom. And a lower panel 1d. The payout table is a table relating the configuration of the role to be described later to the number of medals paid out according to the role, etc., and may be printed on the reel panel 1c or the like, and displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 in the standby state. It may be done.

  When the player starts the game in the slot machine 1, generally, a predetermined number of medals (usually three or more) are inserted into the medal insertion portion 4 or a predetermined bet is operated by operating the MAX BET switch 6. Set the number (usually 3 pieces which is the maximum bet number). When the bet number is set, the start switch 7 is enabled, and the slot machine 1 can start the game. When the player operates the start switch 7 in a state where the game can be started, the respective reels (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R) start to rotate. In this state, when the player operates any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to stop the rotation of each reel, the display result is derived and displayed through the transparent window 3.

  When the rotation of each reel is stopped, the game is ended, and when the combination of the symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination is derived as the display result (arranged), a prize corresponding to the combination is generated. When the payout of medals corresponding to the winning is stored, the medals for the amount exceeding the maximum value are paid out from the medal payout opening 9 when the maximum value (usually 50) of the number of medals that can be stored is equal to or more. When a winning combination with a transition of the gaming state occurs, the gaming state shifts according to the combination. If no winning combination has been generated, the player operates the MAX BET switch 6 again or inserts a medal into the medal insertion portion 4 again to start the next game.

  When the number of medals stored when the player ends the game remains, the player operates the settlement switch 10 to pay out the stored number of medals from the medal payout opening 9.

  The above is the outline of the slot machine 1.

  Next, the detailed configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 for displaying credits, and a game assistance display 12 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of winnings and an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs. , 1 BET LED 14 to notify that one bet number is set by lighting, 2 BET LED 15 to notify that two bet numbers are set by lighting, and by light that three bets are set 3 BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that the medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify by lighting that the start operation of the game by the operation of the start switch 7 is in the wait state During the wait LED 19 to notify that it is lit by lighting up, and the point that it is in the replay game described later A replay during the LED20 to inform, is provided by. The wait state is a state in which the start of rotation of the reel is on standby since a predetermined period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, and is about 4.1 seconds in the present embodiment.

  Further, “credit” means the number of medals obtained by subtracting the number of bets from the number of medals stored (inserted) in the slot machine 1. In the present embodiment, when medals are inserted while the number of bets is not set, the number of medals automatically inserted is set as the number of bets.

  For example, in the state where no medal is inserted, when the player inserts one medal into the medal insertion portion 4, the bet number is set to 1, and the 1 BET LED 14 lights up. Next, when the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion portion 4, the bet number is set to 2, and the 2 BET LED 15 lights up. Further, when the player inserts one medal into the medal insertion portion 4, the bet number is set to 3, which is the maximum, and the 3 BET LED 16 and the start valid LED 18 are lighted. In this state, although the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 1 is three, since all the three cards are set as the bet number, “0” is displayed on the credit display 11. In this state, when the player further inserts one medal into the medal insertion portion 4, the maximum bet number is 3, so "1" is displayed on the credit indicator 11 as a credit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the credit is 50 (sheets).

  The front door 1b of the slot machine 1 can be locked by the locking unit 1e, and it is generally locked when the game is started. The front door 1b of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking portion 1e and rotating it clockwise.

  Inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state to be described later and a reset operation for releasing a pause state to be described later by a predetermined key operation, changing setting values to be described later and confirming setting values The setting value display 24 displays the setting value at that point, and the stop function enables / disables control to the stop state (state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) at the end of CB described later. Switch 36a for selecting the key, and an automatic settlement function to control automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) the medal stored as a credit regardless of the operation of the player) at the end of CB described later. The automatic adjustment switch 36b for selecting invalidity, the flow path of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and the hopper tank 34a described later provided inside the housing 1a (see FIG. 2) A medal having a flow passage switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the side or the medal payout opening 9 side, and a medal insertion sensor 31 inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 and detecting medals flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 5) and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are respectively detected. Unit (variable display device) 2 consisting of possible reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 5), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, and storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 A hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 5) for discharging the medals stored in the hopper tank 34a and the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 5), and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 5) and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  At the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided in which the medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a are stored. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 5) formed of a pair of conductive members spaced apart to the left and right at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals. When the member conducts electricity by contact through the medal stored in the overflow tank 35, the medal storage amount stored inside becomes equal to or more than a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank becomes full. Can be detected.

  On the front of the power supply box 100, as shown in FIG. 2, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a suspension state under normal conditions. In the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (out-rolling rate) of the internal lottery described later, and the power supply operated when turning the power on / off A switch 39 is provided.

  Further, the variable display device 2 is provided with a reel LED 55 described later, and each symbol of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can be irradiated independently by the reel LED 55, thereby improving the visibility of the reel can do.

[Setting value]
In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 differs in the expected value of the medal payout rate (so-called, machine split) according to the set value. Here, the medal payout rate is a ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals inserted. For example, if 1000 medals have been inserted and the game for 1000 sheets has been completed, and if 1100 medals have been paid out, then the medal payout rate is 110%. As a matter of course, a player who has more medals paid out than the number of inserted medals (the medal payout rate is 100% or more) is in an advantageous state for the player.

  The set value can be set from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. The higher the set value, the higher the medal payout rate. That is, the slot machine 1 in which the setting value is set to a high value (for example, 4, 5, 6) is set to a value having a high degree of advantage for the player and a low setting value (for example, 1, 2, 3) The slot machine 1 being operated has a low degree of advantage. The set values may be set in three stages of 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, 4, H (High), etc. or in seven stages of 1 to 7, and it is not necessary to limit to six stages.

  In order to change the setting values described above, first, with the front door 1b opened, a dedicated key is inserted into the setting key switch 37 to turn it on, and then the power switch 39 is operated to It is necessary to turn on the power. As described above, when the slot machine 1 is powered on, the setting value read from the internal storage device (for example, the RAM 41b) is displayed on the setting value display 24 provided on the front door 1b. Next, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is incremented by one (after the setting value 6 is returned to 1). After operating the reset / setting switch 38 to a desired set value, when the start switch 7 is operated, the displayed value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the set value is stored in the internal storage device, and the game is shifted to the playable state. The setting value may not be changed if the front door 1b is not opened, and unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door 1b is not opened may be prevented. That is, the opening condition of the front door 1b, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start condition of the setting change state. In this case, the setting value change state may be maintained regardless of the opening and closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is the start condition of the setting change state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b may not be the end condition of the setting change state.

  In order to confirm the setting value, after the game is over, the front door 1b may be opened in a state where the number of bets is not set, and a dedicated key may be inserted into the setting key switch 37 to turn it on. By inserting a key dedicated to the setting key switch 37 and turning it on, the setting value acquired from the internal storage device is displayed on the setting value display 24. In this state, the game can not be started, and the game can be started by inserting a dedicated key into the setting key switch 37 to turn it off. In the setting value confirmation state, as in the setting value changing state, the setting value can not be changed if the front door 1b is not opened, preventing unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door 1b is not opened. May be That is, the opening of the front door 1b and the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37 may be used as the start condition of the setting confirmation state. In addition, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

  The slot machine 1 further includes an external output board 1000 inside, and outputs a signal from the external output board 1000 to an external device.

  On each reel (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R), a plurality of types of symbols are arranged, and the player has three symbols vertically on each reel via the perspective window 3, That is, it is possible to visually recognize a 3 × 3 symbol. The number of symbols that can be visually recognized is not limited to this, as long as at least one symbol can be visually recognized on each reel.

  As shown in FIG. 3, "black 7", "net 7", "white 7", "white BAR", "black BAR", "replay", "outer" on the outer peripheral part of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. A total of 21 pieces of a plurality of distinguishable symbols such as bell, "orange", "watermelon" and "cherry" are drawn in a predetermined order.

  In addition, although the above-mentioned various kinds of symbols are expressed on the plane in FIG. 3, since each reel is actually cylindrical as described above, the 0th symbol is arranged next to the 20th symbol. It will be done. Moreover, arrangement | sequence and the kind of the above-mentioned some pattern are an example, and can be set arbitrarily.

  In the following description, when explaining the part of the symbol of N + M to the symbol of N + M, it expresses as "M top frame". That is, for example, when it is expressed as "10 to 10 black 7" to 5 frames of the left reel 2L, it means a pattern from 10 "black 7" to 14 "orange" of the left reel 2L.

  The respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated counterclockwise (in FIG. 1 in the direction from the top to the bottom in FIG. 1) by the corresponding reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. A plurality of kinds of symbols will be displayed continuously. In the present embodiment, the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped to rotate for a maximum of 190 ms after the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R arranged corresponding thereto are operated. The delay time until the reels stop is not limited to this, and the rotation may be stopped with a delay of 190 ms or more to improve the game performance.

  Each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated 80 times a minute, and the symbols corresponding to 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames are varied. For this reason, each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can draw in a symbol of 4 frames at maximum in 190 ms. That is, the symbols to be stopped when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated are the symbols four frames ahead from the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated (total 5 frames) Is one of the symbols).

  For example, when the stop switch 8L is operated when the 10th "black 7" of the left reel 2L is displayed on the lower side of the perspective window 3, the 10th "left reel 2L" is displayed on the lower side of the left reel 2L. One of the symbols from "Black 7" to "14" "Orange" will stop. Note that the perspective window 3 includes "Black 7-Replay Bell" from No. 10 to No. 12, "Replay Bell Watermelon" from No. 11 to 13, and "Bell Watermelon from No. 12 to 14." Any one of orange, 13th to 15th watermelon orange replay, and 14th to 16th orange replay bell is derived as a display result.

  Therefore, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the reel to be stopped is the reference symbol based on the symbol displayed on the lower side of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. It is possible to display the symbol from 4 frames to 4 frames ahead in the lower part. Therefore, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are within 5 frames including the symbols displayed on the lower side of the reels corresponding to the stop switches. The symbols arranged can be displayed on the pay line.

  Here, the winning line means a line in which winning is generated when combinations of symbols are aligned among 3 × 3 frames displayed through the see-through window 3. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, in the pay line, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R displayed through the see-through window 3 are left reel upper stage 2Lt, left reel middle 2Lm, left reel lower stage 2Lb, middle reel upper stage 2Ct, middle reel middle stage 2Cm, middle reel lower stage 2Cb, right reel upper stage 2Rt, right reel middle stage 2Rm, right reel lower stage 2Rb, left reel upper stage 2Lt, middle reel middle stage 2Cm, right reel lower stage 2Rb, , A parallel line connecting the upper lines (2Lt, 2Ct, 2Rt) of the reels, and a parallel line connecting middle stages (2Lm, 2Cm, 2Rm) of the reels. It consists of a pay line L3 which is a line, and a pay line L4 which is an oblique line connecting each reel obliquely to the upper right (2Lb, 2Cm, 2Rt). As described above, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated to stop all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and when any combination of symbols according to the winning combination is aligned on any of the valid pay lines L1 to L4, a prize is won. Occur.

  In the present embodiment, although the case where four pay lines are valid is described, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a line connecting irregularly the left reel upper stage 2Lt, the middle reel middle stage 2Cm, and the right reel upper stage 2Rt is enabled. You may make it 1 line structure of only the pay line L3.

  The combination of symbols aligned on the pay line can be set arbitrarily according to the role, and may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination of different symbols. The winning combination is broadly divided into a combination of payout of medals (hereinafter referred to as a small combination), and a combination that can start the next game without requiring setting of the number of bets (hereinafter referred to as a re-playing combination). And the role associated with the transition to a game state (advantage game state) advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as a special role). In the following description, the small part and the re-play part are generally referred to as a general part.

  In the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the medals are paid out, the player is awarded a predetermined value according to the display result derived on the pay line. That is, it is also a prize that a dropout display result (display result when the small combination is not completed in the small combination winning game) is derived in the game in which the gaming state has shifted, and the special combination without medal payout It is also a prize that a combination of symbols according to the replay role is derived.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the special part accompanied by the transition to the advantageous gaming state BB (big bonus) or RB (regular bonus) is “white 7”, “white 7”, “white 7”. "BB" (Big Bonus), "Black 7", "Black 7", "Net 7" or "Net 7", "Net 7", "Black 7" are the winning lines when the winning line is generated by aligning the winning lines. It consists of two types of RB (regular bonus) that a prize is generated by being aligned.

  The special part is not limited to the combination and type described above, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, only BBs in which a winning occurs when "black 7", "white 7", and "net 7" are aligned with a pay line may be a plurality of types of BB or a plurality of types of RB.

  Also, CB (challenge bonus) may be added to the type of bonus. In this case, when a prize is generated as the CB symbol is aligned with the pay line, the state shifts to a CT (challenge time) state. In the CT state, even if the small winning combination is not won in the normal internal lottery processing that determines whether or not the winning combination of any of the winning combinations is allowed, it is possible to win the small winning combination by the restriction of the reel control Permissible. Specifically, control is performed to stop the reels 2L, 2C, 2R within a predetermined time (75 ms (usually 190 ms)) after operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The CB state is realized by repeatedly shifting until the end condition is satisfied in such a CT state (until the number of medals paid out is 254 or more).

  The special part shown in FIG. 5 is won in the internal lottery process, a winning is generated when the symbols are aligned on any of the pay lines, and when the special part is winning, the gaming state is a bonus state (big bonus, regular bonus) Migrate to

  The bonus state ends under a predetermined condition. In the present embodiment, BB ends when the payout of medals reaches 361 or more, and RB determines that any small winning combination has occurred four times, or 12 games have been digested in the bonus state. It shall end at the moment. The termination condition is not limited to the above condition, and may be arbitrarily changed according to the design of the medal payout rate and the like, but it is preferable that BB have a payout of at least 466 sheets as the termination condition.

  Also, substantially, the bonus state is divided into a big bonus state and a regular bonus state. The regular bonus state started due to the RB prize will end when either one of the small winning prizes occurs four times as described above, or when the 12 games have been completed, but due to the BB prize In the big bonus state to be started, the transition of the regular bonus state is repeated until the condition of the payout number of medals is satisfied. That is, the big bonus state is "a state where control is made to shift to the regular bonus state again without passing through the symbols if the end condition of the big bonus state is not satisfied after the end of one regular bonus state". It can be said that there is.

  Further, in the case of transition to the regular bonus state in the big bonus state, transition to the regular bonus state may be made via the symbol. In this case, the game will shift to the regular bonus state after winning of the JACIN symbol (a symbol accompanied by transition to the regular bonus state).

  In the present embodiment, SB (single bonus) is included as a special part. In SB, winning is generated when "Orange-Black 7-Orange" aligns with the winning line. When an SB winning occurs, the gaming state shifts to the SB state, and when one game is completed, the gaming state ends, that is, shifts to the gaming state before shifting to the SB state.

  Next, the general role will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the general player includes normal replay, promotion replay, rush replay, fall replay, and multiple types of control replay as replay players, and multiple types of small roles accompanied by payout of medals. Includes bell, watermelon, cherries and one role.

  In the present embodiment, there are several types of replay as a replay role, which are used as a trigger for transition to the gaming state. There are five types of replay: normal replay, promotion replay, rush replay, falling replay, and control replay.

  In normal replay, a prize occurs when a combination of "replay, replay, and replay" is complete on any pay line. In the promotion replay, a prize is generated when a combination of "replay, replay and bell" is arranged on one of the pay lines. In rush replay, a prize occurs when any combination of "replay, replay, cherries" and "replay, replay, white 7" is arranged on any pay line. In the fall replay, a prize occurs when a combination of “Bell, Cherry, Bell” is aligned on one of the pay lines.

  When a normal replay, promotion replay, rush replay, or fall replay is won, a bet number equal to the bet number in the game in which the replay is won is automatically set, and the next game is started without setting a new bet number. be able to. In addition, when the promotion replay is won in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the advantageous gaming state in which the probability of winning the replay player combination increases, and when the rush replay is won, the gaming state is the replay role during the predetermined game. It shifts to the advantageous game state in which the winning probability increases. On the other hand, after the promotion replay is won, if the fall fall replay is won in the advantageous gaming state, the gaming state shifts (falls) to the normal gaming state.

  In the control replay 1, a prize occurs when a combination of "black BAR, black BAR, white 7" is aligned on any pay line. In Control Replay 2, a prize occurs when a combination of "Black BAR, White 7, Replay" is aligned on any of the pay lines. In Control Replay 3, a winning occurs when a combination of "Black BAR, Replay, Black BAR" is aligned on any winning line. In Control Replay 4, a prize occurs when a combination of “Black BAR · Black BAR · Bell” is aligned with one of the pay lines. In Control Replay 5, a prize occurs when a combination of "White 7 Replay / Replay" is complete on any of the pay lines.

  Here, Control Replay 1, Control Replay 2, Control Replay 3, Control Replay 4, and Control Replay 5 are elected only as a combined role winning simultaneously with the Replay Role including at least one of Promotion Replay, Inrush Replay, and Fall Replay. And, in order to control the pressing order of the replay in which the types of replays to be won are different according to the stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the player is won. In the following description, control replay 1, control replay 2, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are collectively referred to as control replay.

  With push order replay, for example, when “normal replay + promotion replay + control replay 1 + control replay 5” is won in the internal lottery process, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in the middle, right or left order "Replay · Replay · Bell" is aligned with the winning line of, "Replay · Replay · Replay" is a role that aligns with any of the winning lines when operated in any other order.

  Bell 1 will be awarded when any combination of “any bell any” or “bell black bar bell” is present on any pay line. In Bell 2, a winning occurs when a combination of "White BAR · White 7 · Black BAR" is aligned with one of the winning lines. Bell 3 will receive a prize when the combination of "White BAR · Black BAR · Bell" is complete on any winning line. In Bell 4, a winning occurs when a combination of "White BAR, Black BAR, Black BAR" is aligned with one of the winning lines. When Bell 1, Bell 2, Bell 3 and Bell 4 win, four medals are paid out.

  Here, Bell 2, Bell 3 and Bell 4 are elected only as a combination that is simultaneously elected with the small part including Bell 1, and the push lines different in the pay line to be won according to the stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Win to control the push order of the bell.

  With push order bell, for example, “bell 1 + bell 4” is won in the internal lottery process, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the left, middle, right order, the bell symbol stops at middle reel middle 2Cm. Because a combination of “any, bell and any” is aligned on three pay lines L1, L3 and L4, a total of 12 (4 × 3) medals are paid out, and in any other order When operated, the bell symbol stops on the middle reel upper row 2Ct, and the combination of "any, bell, any" is aligned on one pay line L2 and a combination of four medals is paid out. .

  Here, a combination of winning combinations and different derivation results according to the stop operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as push order bell and push order replay is referred to as a push order. In addition, generating the winning combination of the most advantageous combination by the stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player at the time of winning the winning combination is referred to as the correct order of the pressing order. For example, if the pushing order is correct when the pushing order is won, the bell stops at the middle reel middle 2 Cm, and 12 medals are paid out.

  Watermelon will be awarded when "watermelon / watermelon / watermelon" is aligned with one of the winning lines. When the watermelon wins, four medals are paid out. Cherry has a combination of "Cherry · White 7 · Replay", "Cherry · Black 7 · Replay", "Cherry · Net 7 · Replay", and "Cherry · Watermelon Replay" in any winning line. Winning occurs when you When Cherry wins, four medals are paid out. The winning combination occurs when “orange, black BAR, black 7” is aligned with one of the winning lines. When one winning combination is won, one medal is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the replay and bell symbols are arranged within 5 frames on all reels. That is, when one of the bells for normal replay and promotion replay is won, the player is normally replayed and promoted regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R (promotion replay is correct in pressing order). Replay, you can win any bell. The cherry pattern is disposed within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C, and the cherry pattern or white 7 is disposed within 5 frames in the right reel 2R. That is, when the rush replay or the fall replay is won, the player can win the rush replay and the fall replay regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R if the player corrects the pushing order.

  On the other hand, in the case of watermelon and one piece, the respective symbols are not arranged within 5 frames on all reels. Therefore, when the watermelon and the one-piece combination are won, the player can not win these small combination unless the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are properly operated. As for cherry, as shown in FIG. 3, since the cherry pattern on the left reel 2L is arranged at only one place, if the player does not operate the stop switch 8L at the proper timing, the cherry on the left reel 2L I can not stop the design. On the other hand, the white 7, black 7, net 7, watermelon symbol on the middle reel 2C and the replay symbol of the right reel 2R are arranged within five frames. Therefore, if the player stops the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L, it is possible to win the cherry regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C.

  In addition, a general part is not restricted to the combination of the above symbols and the number of payouts, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, watermelons may be divided into two types, parallel watermelons and diagonal watermelons, and cherries may be divided into two types, and cherries A and cherries B may be used.

  Further, when the pay line is configured as one line of only L3 in the middle, it may be configured as a general combination in which the combination of the above-mentioned symbols is aligned in the invalid line. In such a configuration, for example, when the bell of No. 8 of the left reel 2L, the bell of No. 7 of the middle reel 2C, and the bell of No. 8 of the right reel 2R are aligned at the ineffective line L2, the payline L3 actually The symbols to be arranged are the 7th replay of left reel 2L, the 6th cherry of middle reel 2C, and the 7th watermelon of right reel 2R, so the symbols of "replay · cherry · watermelon" are aligned on payline L3. In the case where a fixed payout (for example, nine sheets) is given, a prize will be generated even when the bells are lined up on invalid lines.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 1 generates a gaming control board 40 for controlling the gaming state, an effect control board 90 for controlling an effect corresponding to the gaming state, and a drive power source for the electric components. And a power supply substrate 101.

  The power supply substrate 101 is externally supplied with a power of AC 100 V, and generates a DC voltage necessary for driving various electric components constituting the slot machine 1 from the power of 100 V AC. The generated DC voltage is supplied to the game control board 40 and is also supplied to the effect control board 90 via the game control board 40.

  In addition, a command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 have a single cable and connector. Connected through. The components on the side of the effect control board 90 become operable when all the connectors for connecting the above-described command transmission line and power supply line to each board are connected, and the command transmission line is connected to the effect control board 90 If it is not, power can not be supplied and can not operate. That is, the effect control board 90 can operate only when both the command transmission and the power supply line are connected.

  Further, in order to execute processing related to the game, the game control board 40 is preferably configured to be inaccessible from the outside in terms of security. Therefore, the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are unidirectional communication, and communication from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is permitted, but communication from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40 Is not acceptable.

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

  The game control board 40 includes a MAX BET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a door open detection switch 25, and a stop switch 36a. The automatic settlement switch 36b and the respective reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected, and detection signals of these various connected switches are inputted. In addition, a payout sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected to the game control board 40 via the power supply board 101, and these are connected. A detection signal such as a switch is also input.

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

  The reset switch 23 cancels the error state or the pause state by a predetermined key operation, and the set value display 24 displays the set value at that time while the set value is being changed or while the set value is checked. The switch 36a selects enable / disable of the stop function to control to the stop state (state in which the progress of the game is controlled until the reset operation is made), and the automatic settlement switch 36b performs the automatic settlement process ( The flow switching solenoid 30 selects the flow of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 by selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function that controls the medals stored as credits to be processed without the operation of the player. The road is selectively switched to either the hopper tank 34a side described later provided inside the housing 1a or the medal payout opening 9 side, and the door opening detection switch 25 is a front door To detect the open state of the b. The above-described components are provided inside the front door 1b.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a random number generation circuit 42, a sampling circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a disconnection detection. A circuit 48 and a reset circuit 49 are provided.

  The main control unit 41 includes, for example, a CPU 41a, a RAM 41b, a ROM 41c, and an I / O 41d. A control program is stored in the ROM 41c, and the RAM 41b reads the control program, and the CPU 41a executes various processes related to the progress of the game in accordance with the control program, and controls each circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41b stores data such as a winning flag indicating a winning combination and a gaming state flag indicating a current gaming state as the game progresses. Whether or not the winning combination of the winning combination occurs is determined by the lottery of the main control unit 41 at the start of the game, this lottery is executed based on the gaming state flag, the result of the lottery is stored as a winning flag . The role to be the object of the lottery is composed of the roles shown in FIG. 5, and in the following, the lottery target role will be described.

  When the general winning combination is won in the lottery of the main control unit 41, the general winning combination may be won as a part of a composite combination including a plurality of general winning combinations. Although such a combination is composed of a plurality of general roles, when winning in the lottery of the main control unit 41, it is set as one winning flag. In the present embodiment, the combination to be drawn (lottery combination combination) includes a combination combination, and as shown in FIG. 7, a special combination and at least one general combination such as “BB + watermelon” are simultaneously elected. Role combination (hereinafter referred to as simultaneous winning combination) and a combination role in which a plurality of general roles are simultaneously elected, such as "Cherry + 1 sheet role", for example, Special role or general role such as "RB" or "Cherry" alone And the role to be won (hereinafter referred to as the sole role). The small part set as the lottery target role is "Bell 1 + Watermelon + Cherry (Middle Bell)", "Bell 1 + Bell 4 (Pressing Bell 1)", "Bell 1 + Bell 3 (Pressing Bell 2)", "Bell 1 + Bell 2 (pushing order bell 3)", "bell 1 (pressing order bell 4)", "bell 1 + bell 3 + bell 4 (pushing order bell 5)", "watermelon", "watermelon + 1 sheet role", "Cherry", "Cherry + 1 role", "1 piece".

  "Middle Bell" is a combined part where Bell 1 and watermelon and cherries are simultaneously elected, and when "Mercal Bell" is elected, it is acceptable to derive a display result in which "Bell Bell Bell" is aligned on the middle pay line L3. Be done.

  "Push order bell 1" is a combined part in which bell 1 and bell 4 are simultaneously won, and if "push order bell 1" is won, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the left, middle, right order When the bell pattern stops at the middle reel middle 2Cm and derivation of the display result that "bell bell bell" aligns is permitted in either of the oblique pay lines L1 and L4, if it operates in the order other than that, the upper prize is won Derivation of a display result in which "bell bell bell" is aligned at line L2 is allowed. That is, the pushing order of the correct answer of "pushing order bell 1" is left, middle, right.

  "Push Order Bell 2" is a combined part in which Bell 1 and Bell 3 are simultaneously won, and "Push Order Bell 2" is won, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the left, right, middle order When the bell pattern stops at the middle reel middle 2Cm and derivation of the display result that "bell bell bell" aligns is permitted in either of the oblique pay lines L1 and L4, if it operates in the order other than that, the upper prize is won Derivation of a display result in which "bell bell bell" is aligned at line L2 is allowed. That is, the pushing order of the correct answer of "pushing order bell 2" is left, right, and middle.

  "Push Order Bell 3" is a combined part where Bell 1 and Bell 2 are simultaneously won, and "Push Order Bell 3" is won, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are inside, left, right or middle, right, right, When operated in the left order, the bell symbol stops at the middle reel middle row 2Cm, and derivation of the display result in which "bell bell bell" aligns at either of the oblique pay lines L1 and L4 is permitted, and in other orders When operated, derivation of a display result in which "bell bell bell" is aligned on the upper pay line L2 is permitted. That is, the pushing order of the correct answer of "pushing order bell 3" is middle, left, right or middle, right, left.

  "Push Order Bell 4" is a single role played by Bell 1 and "Push Order Bell 4" is won, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the right, left, middle order, the middle reel middle 2Cm The bell symbol stops, and derivation of the display result that "Bell Bell Bell" aligns is permitted in either of oblique pay lines L1 and L4, and if operated in any other order, "Given line L2 in the upper row" "Bell-Bell-Bell" is acceptable for derivation of display results. That is, the pushing order of the correct answer of "pushing order bell 4" is right, left and middle.

  The "push order bell 5" is a combined part in which the bell 1, the bell 3 and the bell 4 are simultaneously elected, and the "push order bell 5" is elected, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are ordered in the right, middle, left If operated, the bell symbol stops at the middle reel middle 2Cm, and derivation of the display result in which "bell bell bell" aligns at either of the oblique pay lines L1 and L4 is permitted, and operating in any other order, Derivation of a display result in which "bell bell bell" is aligned on the upper pay line L2 is permitted. That is, the pushing order of the correct answer of "pushing order bell 5" is right, middle and left.

  In the following description, "push order bell 1", "push order bell 2", "push order bell 3", "push order bell 4", and "push order bell 5" are generally referred to as "push order bell", The display result that "Bell Bell Bell" is aligned with the oblique winning line L1 or L4 is "correct bell", and the display result that "bell bell bell" is aligned with the upper pay line L2 is "illegal solution bell ".

  The "watermelon" is a small part when the watermelon is won alone, and the "watermelon + 1 sheet role" is a combined part in which the watermelon and one sheet are combined and won. When “watermelon” is won, derivation of a display result (hereinafter referred to as “sliding watermelon”) in which watermelons are aligned in oblique pay lines (L1, L4) is permitted, and when “watermelon + 1 sheet combination” is won, parallel pay lines Derivation of a display result (hereinafter, referred to as parallel watermelon) in which watermelons are aligned at (L2, L3) is allowed.

  "Cherry" is a small part when Cherry alone wins, and "Cherry + 1 part" is a combined part that is combined with Cherry and 1 part. If "Cherry" is won, derivation of the display result (hereinafter referred to as "Choke Cherry") is permitted by giving priority to the upper row or the lower row of the left reel 2L. If "Cherry + 1 sheet combination" is won, It is permitted to derive a display result (hereinafter referred to as middle row cherry) in which cherry is stopped and aligned in the left reel middle row 2Lm in priority. Also, the one-sheet combination is a small combination when one-piece combination is won alone.

  That is, when the parallel watermelon is derived, the player has the winning flag including "watermelon + 1 sheet combination", and when the oblique watermelon has been derived, the winning flag includes "watermelon" It is determined that the winning flag includes "cherry" when horned cherry is derived, and that the winning flag includes "cherry + 1 sheet combination" when middle-tier cherry is derived. Can.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8 (A), the replay player combination set as the lottery target combination is “normal replay”, “push order promotion replay 1”, “push order promotion replay 2”, and “push order promotion”. Replay 3 "," Push Order Promotion Replay 4 "," Push Order Maintenance Replay 1 "," Push Order Maintenance Replay 2 "," Push Order Maintenance Replay 3 "," Push Order Entry Replay 1 "," Push Order Entry Replay 2 " ". In addition, the above-mentioned lottery object role is a name, and the role configuration will be described in detail below.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (B), "Push order promotion Replay 1" is a combined part in which normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay and control replay 5 are simultaneously won, and "Push order promotion Replay 1" is won. If you operate the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R in the middle, left and right in this order, derivation of the display result where "Replay Replay Bell (Promotion Replay)" is aligned on any pay line is permitted, otherwise When operated in order, derivation of a display result in which "Replay, Replay, Replay (normal replay)" is complete is permitted on any of the pay lines.

  "Push order promotion Replay 2" is a combined part in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 1 and control replay 5 are simultaneously won, and "push order promotion Replay 2" is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the right, left, or right order, derivation of the display result that "Replay, Replay, Bell (promotion Replay)" is aligned on any of the pay lines is permitted, and if operated in any other order, any of the pay lines In "Replay, Replay, Replay (Normal Replay)", derivation of the display result is permitted.

  "Push order promotion Replay 3" is a combined role in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 2 and control replay 5 are simultaneously won, and "push order promotion replay 3" is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the right, left, or middle order, derivation of display results where "Replay, Replay, Bell (promotion Replay)" is aligned on any pay line is permitted, and if operated in any other order, any pay line In "Replay, Replay, Replay (Normal Replay)", derivation of the display result is permitted.

  "Push order promotion Replay 4" is a combined part in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 3 and control replay 5 are simultaneously won, and "push order promotion replay 4" is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the right, middle or left turn, derivation of the display result where "Replay / Replay Bell (promotion replay)" is aligned is permitted on any pay line, and if operated in any other order, any pay line In "Replay, Replay, Replay (Normal Replay)", derivation of the display result is permitted.

  Here, when the display result in which "Replay, Replay, Bell (promotion Replay)" is aligned is derived, the transition to the advantageous gaming state is made, while the display, in which "Replay, Replay, Replay (Normal Replay)" is aligned, The gaming state does not shift even if derived. That is, the pressing order in which the derivation of the display result in which “Replay, Replay, Bell (promotional replay) is complete” is permitted is the pressing order of the correct answer of each pressing order promotion Replay 1 to 4.

  "Push order maintenance Replay 1" is a combined role in which promotion replay, rush replay, fall replay, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are simultaneously won, and "push order maintenance Replay 1" is won, When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the middle, left, right, middle, right, or left in this order, derivation of the display result in which "replay replay bell (promotion replay)" is aligned on any pay line is permitted. If operated in any other order, derivation of the display result in which "Bell Cherry Bell (fall down replay)" is aligned on any pay line is permitted.

  "Push Order Replay 2" is a combined role in which Promotion Replay, Fall Replay, Control Replay 1, Control Replay 3, Control Replay 4 and Control Replay 5 are simultaneously won, and "Push Order Maintenance Replay 2" is won If the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the right, left, or middle order, derivation of the display result in which "replay, replay, bell (promotional replay)" is aligned on any pay line is permitted, otherwise When operated in order, derivation of a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (falling replay)” is aligned on any pay line is permitted.

  "Push order maintenance Replay 3" is a combined part in which promotion replay, fall replay, control replay 2, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are simultaneously won, and "pushing order maintenance replay 3" is won When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the right, middle, left order, derivation of the display result in which "replay, replay bell (promotional replay)" is aligned on any pay line is permitted, and other orders When operated, it is possible to derive a display result in which "Bell Cherry Bell (fall down replay)" is aligned on any pay line.

  Here, when the display result in which "Replay Replay Bell (promotion Replay)" is aligned is derived, the transition to the advantageous gaming state is made, while the display result in which "Bell Cherry Bell (fall Replay)" is aligned is obtained. Once derived, the gaming state transitions to the normal gaming state. That is, the pressing order in which the derivation of the display result in which “Replay, Replay, Bell (promotional replay)” is aligned is permitted is the pressing order of the correct answers of the pressing order maintenance replays 1 to 3.

  "Push order entry Replay 1" is a combined part in which rush entry play, fall fall replay and control replay 3 are simultaneously won, "push order entry replay 1" is won, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are inside, left, Operation in the right, middle, right, or left order allows derivation of the display result in which "Replay, Replay, Cherry (Push Replay)" or "Replay, Replay, White 7 (Push Replay)" is aligned on any pay line If the operation is performed in any other order, the derivation of the display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (falling replay)” is aligned on any pay line is permitted.

  "Pushing order entry Replay 2" is a combined part in which rushing replay, falling fall replay and control replay 1 are simultaneously won, "pushing order entry Replay 2" is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are right and left. If you operate in the order of, middle or right, middle, left, the derivation of the display result that "Replay / Replay / Cherry (Purchase Replay)" or "Replay / Replay / White 7 (Purch Replay)" is aligned on any pay line If permitted, and operating in any other order, the derivation of the display result in which "Bell Cherry Bell (falling replay)" is aligned on any pay line is permitted.

  Here, when a display result in which "Replay, Replay, Cherry (Purchase Replay)" or "Replay, Replay, White 7 (Push Replay)" is obtained, the game transitions to the advantageous gaming state, while "Bell · When the display result in which "Cherry Bell (falling replay)" is aligned is derived, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. That is, the pressing order in which the derivation of the display result in which "Replay, Replay, Cherry (Purse Replay)" or "Replay, Replay, White 7 (Push Replay)" is aligned is the correct answer for each push order Phrase Replay 1, 2 It becomes pushing order of.

  The lottery target roles are not limited to the above, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, the lottery target roles may be set as the special roles and the general roles themselves.

  The game state flag stored in the RAM 41b is set to a value corresponding to a plurality of game states shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is controlled to a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal gaming state, RT (replay time) 1 to 3 states, an SB state, an internal state, and a bonus state. The normal gaming state is a normal gaming state, in which the special part has not been won and the medal payout rate is relatively low. The RT1 to RT3 states are gaming states in which the winning probability of the replay role is different compared to the normal gaming state. The SB state is a gaming state in one game after winning a prize in the SB, and is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is high as compared with the normal gaming state or RT1 to 3 states. The internal state is a game state in the game from winning the special role to winning of the special role. Here, the special roles can be won because the special roles have already been won, but the roles that can be won are excluded from the lottery targets. Be done. The bonus state is a special gaming state which is shifted with the occurrence of a special part winning, and is a gaming state in which the medal payout rate becomes extremely high because the probability of a small winning with a payout of medals is greatly increased.

When the bonus state ends in the RT1 state, the state transitions to the normal gaming state when the SB is won in the RT1 state and the SB does not win (hereinafter referred to as a drop of the SB).
When the promotion replay is won in the normal gaming state, the RT2 state is transitioned to, and the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state when the incorrect solution bell or fall replay is won in the RT2 state or a drop of the SB occurs.
When the rush replay is won in the RT2 state, the RT3 state is shifted, and when the incorrect solution bell is won in the RT3 state, the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state. When one game is consumed in the SB state in which the SB has won and shifted in the RT3 state, one game in the RT3 state is consumed.

  When the special winning combination is won in the normal gaming state, the RT1 to 3 states and the SB state described later, the gaming state shifts to the internal state. When a special part winning combination occurs in the internal state, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  The state transitions to the SB state when the SB wins in any of the normal gaming state and the RT1 to RT3 states, and the game state shifts to the original gaming state when one game of the SB state is completed. In addition, if the SB wins in the SB state, the SB state is continued for one game, and the game state is shifted to the original gaming state (the normal gaming state or RT1 to 3 states in which the SB was first won first) Do. If the condition for transitioning to the next gaming state is established in the original gaming state in the SB state, the gaming state is directly shifted from the SB state to the next gaming state.

  Specifically, in the SB state shifted when the original gaming state is either RT1 or 2 state, when a drop of SB occurs, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. In addition, in the SB state in which the original gaming state is transitioned to the normal gaming state, when the promotion replay is won, the gaming state shifts to the RT2 state. Further, in the SB state shifted when the original gaming state is the RT2 state, when the rush replay is won, the gaming state shifts to the RT3 state, and when the fall replay is won, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. Furthermore, in the SB state shifted when the original gaming state is the RT3 state, when the incorrect solution bell is won, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. In addition, in the SB state where the original game state was transitioned to any of normal game state and RT1 to 3 states, when winning the special part, the game state shifts to the internal state, and when the special part is won, the game is played The state transitions to the bonus state.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment can be controlled to the RT2 state or the RT3 state in which the winning probability of the replay player combination is significantly increased. The trigger for transition to the RT2 state is a prize for promotion replay, and the trigger for transition to the RT3 state is a prize for rush replay. In order to win the promotion replay in the normal gaming state, one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 4 is won, and it is necessary to correct the push order, and to win the rush replay, the push order rushes in the RT2 state Either Replay 1 or 2 is won, and it is necessary to correct the pressing order.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value each time a pulse is generated. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42, and outputs the acquired numerical value to the main control unit 41. The random number generation circuit 42 is set for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is defined. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number according to the instruction of the CPU 41a.

  The configuration for acquiring the random number is not limited to the above-described configuration and is arbitrary. For example, the CPU 41a may process or update various numerical values by software processing using different random counters based on the numerical values acquired from the sampling circuit 43. In the present embodiment, the range of the above-mentioned random number is a range of 16 bits, that is, a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

  The switch detection circuit 44 receives detection signals input from various switches connected to the game control board 40, and outputs the received detection signals to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 controls various motors such as the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R based on the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41. The solenoid drive circuit 46 controls the flow path switching solenoid 30 based on the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41. The LED drive circuit 47 controls various LEDs and displays connected to the game control board 40 based on the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41.

  The power failure detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating detection of a voltage drop to the main control unit 41 when the voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 outputs a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or off. Further, the reset circuit 49 is internally provided with a watchdog timer, and when the watchdog timer times up, that is, when the operation of the main control unit 41 is stopped for a predetermined time, a reset signal is output to the main control unit 41. Output.

  The main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power, and the RAM 41 b can back up stored data. That is, for example, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, such as at the time of a power failure, the RAM 41 b can store the stored data for a predetermined period. Further, the RAM 41b is subjected to diagnosis processing at the time of activation to determine whether it is normal or not, and various areas are initialized in accordance with the progress of the game. The area required to continue the program is not initialized. Therefore, for example, even when a power failure occurs unexpectedly while the game is in progress, the remaining number of credits and the game state can be restored to the state before the power failure.

  It is also possible to make the CPU 41a execute the ROM read preventing function and the bus output masking function by the control program. The ROM read preventing function is a function capable of prohibiting or permitting the reading operation of the storage data of the ROM 41c. When the reading operation of the storage data of the ROM 41c is prohibited, the CPU 41a can not read the storage data of the ROM 41c. The bus output mask function prohibits the reading of the storage data of the ROM 41c from the external device or the like by masking the output of the I / O 41d when the external device or the like requests the reading of the storage data of the ROM 41c. It is a function. By executing these functions, security can be improved.

  The main control unit 41 receives detection signals of various switches connected to the game control board 40, and executes basic processing in accordance with the received detection signals. Further, the main control unit 41 can interrupt the basic process to execute the interrupt process when the interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is internally provided with a timer, and timer interrupt processing (main) due to expiration of the timer, that is, a predetermined time (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed. Run.

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during execution of the above-mentioned interrupt processing, and executes the interrupt processing according to a preset order when a plurality of interrupts occur. Do. If another interrupt factor is generated during execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even if the interrupt process under execution is completed, the interrupt process under execution is A new interrupt will occur when it is finished.

  Note that the execution interval T of the timer interrupt process is set to be longer than the time obtained by combining the time for one round of the basic process and the execution time for the timer interrupt process (main). That is, the relationship between the time T1 of one round of the basic process and the execution time T2 of the timer interrupt process (main) is T1 + T2 <T. Therefore, the main control unit 41 repeatedly executes the basic process, but can execute the basic process at least once while the timer interrupt process (main) is performed.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the effect switch 56, and the reel LED 55, and these effect devices are connected to the sub control unit 91 described later. Driven by the control of

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 included in the effect control board 90 is configured to control the output of the effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55. The output control unit that directly performs output control of the rendering device separately from the sub control unit 91 may be mounted on the effect control substrate 90 or another substrate. When this configuration is adopted, the sub control unit 91 obtains an output pattern of the rendering device based on a command from the main control unit 41, and the output control unit performs output control of the rendering device based on the output pattern. By doing this, output control of the rendering device can be performed by both the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to include the above-described liquid crystal display 51, the rendering effect LEDs 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the rendering switch 56 as a rendering device, but the invention is not limited thereto. A device can also be employed and does not necessarily have to be provided with the rendering device described above. That is, the above-described effect devices are devices provided generally for improving the game performance, and the operation of the slot machine 1 is not affected. For this reason, it is possible to employ various rendering devices such as a so-called combinationally driven thing mechanically driven, a pseudo reel, a liquid crystal display capable of stereoscopic display, and the like. However, in the present embodiment, since the slot machine 1 can control the rendering state at an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) in which a notification period in which the navigation effect can be performed can be performed, at least the above-described navigation effect can be performed You need to have a device.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91, a display control circuit 92, an LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94, a reset circuit 95, a switch detection circuit 96, a clock device 97, and a power failure detection circuit. It has 98 and.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 includes, for example, a CPU 91a, a RAM 91b, a ROM 91c, and an I / O 91d. Similar to the CPU 41 a of the main control unit 41, the CPU 91 a executes various processes in accordance with the control program. The sub control unit 91 receives a command output from the game control board 40, and executes various controls for performing effects such as control of various circuits based on the received signal.

  The display control circuit 92 performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display control signal output from the sub control unit 91. The LED drive circuit 93 performs drive control of the rendering effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like based on the LED drive signal output from the sub control unit 91. The audio output circuit 94 performs audio output control of the speakers 53 and 54 based on the audio output signal output from the sub control unit 91.

  The reset circuit 95 outputs a reset signal to the sub control unit 91 when the power is turned off or when the initialization instruction is not input for a predetermined time. The switch detection circuit 96 receives a detection signal input from, for example, a switch of the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and outputs the received detection signal to the sub control unit 91. The clock device 97 outputs time information including date information and time information to the sub control unit 91. The power failure detection circuit 98 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating the detection of the voltage drop to the sub control unit 91 when the voltage drop is detected.

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 included in the game control board 40. Therefore, the sub control unit 91 can be started earlier than the main control unit 41 when the power is turned on. On the other hand, in the power failure detection circuit 98, the voltage at which the voltage drop signal is output is set lower than that of the power failure detection circuit 48 included in the game control board 40. For this reason, the sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a stage later than the main control unit 41 at the time of power interruption, and carries out the power interruption process.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when a command is received from the main control unit 41, and receives a command output from the main control unit 41 and buffers it. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in.

  Further, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is not set to prohibit other interrupts even during execution of the interrupt processing, and executes the command reception interrupt processing with the highest priority. It is set. That is, when an interruption based on the reception of a command occurs, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the timer interruption process (sub) and executes the command reception interruption process even while the timer interruption process (sub) is being executed. 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.

  In addition, backup power is also supplied to the sub control unit 91, and the RAM 91b can hold stored data during a power failure for a predetermined period.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can control the gaming state to the AT state. The sub control unit 91 notifies the pressing order of the correct answer when the state changes to the AT state and the pushing order is won. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the player of the pressing order of the correct answer by executing effects via the liquid crystal display 51, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Notification may be made, or notification may be made by lighting control of the left middle right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R.

  Here, in the gaming state which is not the AT state, since the player can not judge the winning combination or the pressing order of the correct answer, it is difficult to shift the gaming state by the pushing order operation according to the winning combination. However, when transitioning to the AT state, the sub control unit 91 notifies the correct pushing order in response to one of the pushing order promotion replays 1 to 4 being elected, and therefore, the player wins the promotion replay and the RT2 state In addition, the player wins the rush replay because the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct pushing order in response to any of the push order rush replays 1 and 2 being won in the RT2 state. It is possible to shift to the RT3 state. As the gaming state shifts in this manner, the winning probability of the re-playing part increases greatly, and even if the pushing order bell is elected, the sub control unit 91 notifies the pushing order, so that the medal is consumed. Instead, it is possible to digest the game while increasing the medals by making correct the pushing order of the pushing order bell. In this embodiment, the winning order bell is won so that the average net increase number of medals in gaming state other than RT3 state is 1 or more in AT state and the average net increase number of medals in RT3 state is 2 or more. The rate or the like is set in advance (see FIG. 7).

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the push order promotion replay is won in the non-AT state, when the first stop (reel that the player initially stops) is other than the left reel 2L, the sub control unit 91 Give a penalty. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 generates an alarm sound via the speakers 53 and 54 when the push order promotion replay is won in a game not controlled to the AT state and the first stop is other than the left reel 2L. To set the restriction flag in the RAM 91b. The sub control unit 91 does not perform the AT lottery in the game in which the restriction flag is set. In the present embodiment, the restriction flag is set for five games.

For this reason, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a display prompting attention so that the first stop is performed from the left reel 2L. Therefore, in the following description, it is assumed that the player performs the stop operation from the left reel 2L unless navigation effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 51.
As long as the player performs the stop operation from the left reel 2L, even if the pushing order promotion replay is won, the pushing order is not correct and the promotion replay is not won.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state ends when the number of AT game number counters set in the RAM 91 b reaches zero. The AT state ends when the number of AT game counter reaches 0, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be ended at the time of incorrect answer of the pushing order bell.

  The above is the detailed configuration of the slot machine 1.

  Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

  In the slot machine 1, generally, the game proceeds with setting of the number of bets, operation of the start switch 7, operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, stop of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, payout of medals, and the like. The main control unit 41 executes game processing as shown in FIG. 10 in accordance with the progress status of such a game.

  When starting the game processing, the main control unit 41 performs BET processing (step Sa1), internal lottery processing (step Sa2), reel rotation processing (step Sa3), winning determination processing (step Sa4), payout processing (step Sa5), The game end processing (step Sa6) is sequentially executed, and when the game end processing ends, the processing returns to the BET processing again.

  In the BET processing in step Sa1, the main control unit 41 stands by in a state in which the bet number can be set, a specified bet number according to the gaming state is set, and the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated.

  In the internal lottery process in step Sa2, the main control unit 41 conducts a lottery based on the random value for the internal lottery simultaneously with the detection of the above-mentioned start switch 7 and determines whether or not to allow any winning combination A determination is made, and a winning flag indicating a winning combination is set in the RAM 41b. In the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 displays a winning flag indicating each winning combination as a flag, a type of bonus when a bonus is won, and a type of effect determined by the main control unit 41 (for example, freeze effect And the like can be transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

  In the reel rotation process in step Sa3, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and stops the rotation of the corresponding reel when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In the prize determination process in step Sa4, when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, the main control unit 41 responds to the display results (the derivation results) derived on the respective reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It is determined whether or not a prize is to be generated. The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 a winning determination command capable of specifying the derivation result in the winning determination process.

  In the payout process in step Sa5, when it is determined that a winning is to be generated in the above-described winning determination process, the main control unit 41 adds a credit or adds a medal when it is necessary to pay out a medal according to the winning. Pay out etc.

  In the game end processing in step Sa6, the main control unit 41 sets the gaming state in preparation for the next game.

Therefore, in the above-mentioned game processing, when the winning of any combination does not occur after stopping the rotation of the reel, the payout or the like is not executed, and the game state is not updated, and one game is ended. In addition, when a winning combination of any of the winning combinations occurs, when a small winning combination winning combination or a regular replay winning combination occurs, payout etc. is executed, and one game is ended without updating the gaming state. In addition, when the winnings of BB, RB, SB, and replays other than normal replay (promotion replay, rush replay, fall replay, control replay) occur, the payout is not executed, and the gaming state is updated and one game is performed. Ends. In addition, regardless of whether or not a winning combination of any of the winning combinations has occurred, when the specific combination is internally won, the gaming state is updated and one game is ended. Also, for example, when a predetermined number of games have been consumed without shifting to a new bonus state or an advantageous RT state after the end of the bonus state or the advantageous RT state, whether or not any winning combination has occurred. Regardless, it is also possible to update the gaming state and end one game.
As a result, in the present embodiment, one game is ended by the display result being derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

  Further, in the game processing, when it is necessary in the game processing as the game progresses, the main control unit 41 generates a command for the sub control unit 91, and transmits the generated command to the sub control unit 91 via the command transmission line. The sub control unit 91 performs control of each rendering device, a lottery of transition to the AT state, and the like according to the received command.

  The special part and the general part described above are won in the internal lottery process and can not be won unless the winning flag is set in the RAM 41b. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of each lottery target combination in the internal lottery process differs depending on the set value and the gaming state. That is, in addition to whether the setting value is any one of 1 to 6, the gaming state is a normal gaming state described later, or any of RT1 to 3 states, an internal middle state, or a bonus state The lottery is performed based on the lottery table which is different depending on whether there is.

  The gaming state is set in the RAM 41 b as a gaming state flag. Therefore, the main control unit 41 can determine the current gaming state by referring to the gaming state flag of the RAM 41b. The normal gaming state and the states RT1 to RT3 are set as the same gaming state flag. For this reason, in order to determine the normal gaming state and the states RT1 to RT3, it is necessary to refer to the value of the RT flag of the RAM 41b. In the RT flag, for example, a value such as 0 in the case of the normal gaming state, 1 in the case of the RT1 state, and the like is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8A, the lottery target roles are set in accordance with a lottery table corresponding to each gaming state. That is, the lottery target role and the number of determination values differ depending on the normal gaming state, the SB state, the RT1 to 3 states, the internal state, and the bonus state.

  In the normal gaming state, RT 1 to 3 state, SB state, "BB", "BB + watermelon", "BB + watermelon + 1 sheet combination", "BB + cherry", "BB + cherry + 1 sheet combination", "BB + 1 sheet combination", " "RB", "RB + watermelon", "RB + watermelon + 1 combination", "RB + cherry", "RB + cherry + 1 combination", "RB + 1 combination", "SB", "middle bell", "push bell 1" , "Push order bell 2", "push order bell 3", "push order bell 4", "push order bell 5", "watermelon", "watermelon + 1 sheet combination", "cherry", "cherry 1 sheet combination" The internal lottery process is performed based on a lottery table in which "one-piece winning combination" is set as a lottery target combination. In the SB state of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the determination numerical value of “pushing order bell 1” is larger by 1 than the normal gaming state or RT1 to 3 states.

  In the internal middle state, "middle bell", "push order bell 1", "push order bell 2", "push order bell 3", "push order bell 4", "push order bell 5", "watermelon", " An internal lottery process is performed on the basis of a lottery table in which a watermelon + 1 board role, a “cherry”, a “cherry + 1 board role”, and a “one-board role” are set as the lottery target roles.

  In the bonus state, based on a lottery table in which "middle bell", "watermelon", "watermelon + 1 sheet combination", "cherry", "cherry + 1 sheet combination", and "1 sheet combination" are set as lottery object positions. Perform an internal lottery process.

  Furthermore, on the lottery table in the normal gaming state, "normal replay", "push order promotion replay 1", "push order promotion replay 2", "push order promotion replay 3", and "push order promotion replay 4" as replay players. , Is set as the lottery target role.

In the RT1 state and RT3 state lottery tables, only "normal replay" is set as the lottery target role as a replay role. At the lottery table in the RT2 state, "Normal Replay", "Push Order Maintenance Replay 1", "Push Order Maintenance Replay 2", "Push Order Maintenance Replay 3", "Push Order Entry Replay 1", The forward rush replay 2 is set as the lottery target role.
In the SB state lottery table, as the replay role, the replay role set in the original gaming state (normal gaming state, RT1 to 3 state) lottery table is directly set as the lottery target role, and the judgment value is The same value as the lottery table of the original gaming state is set. That is, the lottery table in the SB state is set depending on the lottery table in the original gaming state.

  The numerical values shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 (A) are determination values for winning the winning combination, and the internal lottery process is performed based on the determination values. The denominator of the determination value is set to 65,536 (16 to the power of 2). That is, the winning probability of the lottery target role is the number of determination values / 65536. Further, although the determination values shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8A are set as the determination values in the case where the set value is 1, the present invention is not limited to this. In order to design the medal payout rate to fluctuate in accordance with the set value as described above, for example, the determination value of the simultaneous winning combination may be increased as the set value increases.

  In the present embodiment, when the special combination and the general combination are simultaneously elected, the general combination is controlled so as to be given priority. That is, for example, when “BB + watermelon” is won, in the game, control is performed such that the watermelon pattern is aligned with one of the pay lines.

  In addition, the winning flag of the general winning combination (small winning combination or re-playing combination) is valid only in the game in which the winning flag is set, and invalid in the next game. On the other hand, the winning combination flag of the special combination is made valid from the game in which the selection flag is set until the special combination is won, and is invalidated in the game in which the special combination is won. That is, in the case of a general role, if there is no match in the winning game, a winning with the payout of medals will not occur, but in the case of the special role, the winning flag is invalid even if it can not be matched in the winning game. Therefore, even after the game in which the special part is won, it is possible to win a prize. For this reason, in the internal lottery process in the game until the special character wins, the lottery of the special character is not performed, and the lottery process is performed based on the dedicated lottery table. It is to be noted that, unlike BB and RB, only the winning flag of SB is invalidated in the next game unless a prize is generated in the won game. That is, the SB winning flag is treated in the same manner as the general winning flag.

  The main control unit 41 allows winning of each combination (general combination or special combination) before the display result is derived and displayed on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R (in fact, when the start switch 7 is detected). Whether or not is determined based on the above-mentioned lottery table. That is, when the start switch 7 is detected, the internal lottery process is performed, and if any one of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination of the winning combination is allowed, so that the winning combination can be derived and displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. it can.

  First, when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected, the main control unit 41 acquires a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery. The main control unit 41 stores the acquired random number values in a dedicated area (random number value storage work) of the RAM 41b, and further performs random number values stored in the random number storage work in the BET processing in step Sa1 of FIG. It stores in the area for lottery (work for lottery).

  When the main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery process in step Sa2 of FIG. 10, as shown in FIG. 11, the main game control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag set in the RAM 41b and determines whether the current gaming state is the bonus state. It is determined (step Sb1).

  If the current gaming state is the bonus state (step Sb1; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets the lottery table corresponding to the bonus state in the RAM 41b (step Sb2).

  If the current gaming state is not the bonus state (step Sb1; No), the main control unit 41 determines whether the current gaming state is carrying over the special part, ie, whether it is in the internal state or not. It discriminates (step Sb3).

  If the current gaming state is the internal state (step Sb3; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets the lottery table corresponding to the internal state in the RAM 41b (step Sb4).

  If the current gaming state is not the internal state (step Sb3; No), the main control unit 41 refers to the value of the RT flag set in the RAM 41b, and the gaming state is one of RT1 to 3 It is determined whether there is any (step Sb5).

  If the current gaming state is any one of RT1 to 3 (Step Sb5; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets the lottery table corresponding to any one of RT1 to 3 in the RAM 41b. (Step Sb6).

  If the current gaming state is not any of RT1 to RT3 (step Sb5; No), the main control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag set in the RAM 41b and determines whether the gaming state is the SB state Are determined (step Sb7).

  If the current gaming state is the SB state (step Sb7; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets the lottery table corresponding to the SB state in the RAM 41b (step Sb8).

  If the current gaming state is not the SB state (step Sb7; No), the main control unit 41 determines that the normal gaming state is set, and sets the lottery table corresponding to the normal gaming state in the RAM 41b (step Sb9).

  When the main control unit 41 sets the lottery table according to each gaming state, the main control unit 41 acquires the number of determinations and the number of determination values corresponding to the set value from the set lottery table, and acquires the acquired number of determination values and lottery work. A lottery process is performed to determine whether or not the winning combination has been made on the basis of the stored random number value (step Sb10). In the lottery process, the number of judgment values acquired from the lottery table is sequentially added to numerical data (random number values) stored in the lottery work, and when the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Ru. Therefore, the winning combination is won with the probability (decision value / 65536) according to the magnitude of the judgment value number.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that one of the winning combinations is won, the main control unit 41 sets a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be winning in the internal winning flag storing work of the RAM 41 b (step Sb11).

  Then, the main control unit 41 generates an internal winning command capable of specifying the winning flag, and transmits the internal winning command to the sub control unit 91 (step Sb12). After the command storage process, the main control unit 41 ends the internal lottery process and returns to the game process.

  The internal winning flag storing work is composed of a 2-byte area, and is classified into special role storing work in which a special winning combination flag is set, and general role storing work in which a general winning combination flag is set. It is done. The winning flag set in the special combination storing work is set when the special combination is won, and is not cleared until the special combination is won. The winning flag set in the general combination storing work is set when the general combination is won, and is cleared when any combination is not won.

  Further, the main control unit 41 acquires a random number value for the internal lottery at the time of detecting the operation of the start switch 7. However, for example, when the operation of the start switch 7 is erroneously detected due to noise such as static electricity If random number values are acquired even when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where it can not be performed, there is a possibility that the internal lottery process will not be performed normally. However, in the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 can start the game in the BET process, the random number stored in the random number storage work is stored in the lottery work, and in the internal lottery process is stored in the lottery work Draw a lottery based on the random number value. For this reason, even if noise such as static electricity or the operation of the start switch 7 is erroneously detected in a state where the game can not be started, the internal work of the internal lottery process is not affected. Processing can be performed.

  When one of the winning combinations is won in the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 performs control to allow the derived display of the winning combination on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R (FIG. 10, step Sa3). Here, stop control of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 generates table indexes and tables stored in the ROM 41 c when the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R start to rotate, or when any of the reels stop and there are unstopped reels. The stop control table for each of the rotating reels is created with reference to the control data. Then, when the operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected, the main control unit 41 refers to the stop control table of the corresponding reel and refers to the stop control table. Based on the number of sliding symbols, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The number of sliding symbols is the number of symbols passing on the reels from when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated until the reels 2L, 2C, 2R actually stop. For example, when the 18th "white 7" of the left reel 2L shown in FIG. 3 passes the lower stage and operates the stop switch 8L and the 20th "bell" is actually stopped at the left lower stage 2Lb, It can be seen that the number of sliding pieces was 2 pieces.

  An address is stored in the table index for each setting state of the winning flag by the internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as an internal winning state), and the main control unit 41 acquires an address according to the internal winning state. , Table creation data can be acquired. Even when the internal winning state is different, when the same reel control is applied, the same address is stored in the table index. In such a case, the stop control table is created with reference to the same table creation data.

  The table creation data is composed of a stop control table indicating the number of sliding symbols according to the stop operation position, and the address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the stop condition of the reel. In addition, a stop operation position means the position of the symbol at the time of detecting operation of stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The stop control table referred to according to the stop condition of the reels may differ depending on the stop conditions of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R. That is, it may differ depending on whether all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating, only one of the reels is stopped, or whether any two reels are stopped. Furthermore, in the situation where one of the reels is stopped, it may also differ depending on the stopped position of the stopped reel. Therefore, for each situation, the address of the stop control table to be referred to is registered for each rotating reel, and the main control unit 41 identifies the address of the stop control table to be referred to according to each situation. be able to. Then, the main control unit 41 can specify a necessary stop control table according to each situation from the specified address.

  Even when the stop condition of the reel and the stop position of the stopped reel are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is a table that can specify the number of sliding symbols for each timing when the stop operation (operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is performed. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one revolution in a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) is adopted as the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R by 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one turn. And, in the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R, 21 regions (pieces) divided in every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) with respect to one reel rotation are defined, and these regions are defined in these regions And area numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged in one reel is also 21, and symbol numbers of 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to the symbols of each reel. That is, area numbers 0 to 20 of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are allocated to the symbol numbers 0 to 20 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. The number of sliding symbols by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule in the stop control table, and the main control unit 41 expands the number of sliding symbols by area number by expanding the stop control table. You can get it.

  In the present embodiment, in the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the data for table creation as described above, the number of sliding symbols from the stop reference position (the symbol in the lower stage in the present embodiment) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop reference position may be the upper stage or the middle stage.

  When creating the stop control table, the main control unit 41 first acquires an address according to the internal winning state of the game when reel rotation starts based on the table index, and acquires table creation data. Then, the main control unit 41 acquires the address of the stop control table of each reel corresponding to the state in which all the reels are rotating from the data for table creation. Further, the main control unit 41 develops the stop control table of each reel stored at the acquired address to create the stop control table for all the reels.

  When any one of the reels is stopped or when any two reels are stopped, the main control unit 41 uses the table preparation data acquired at the start of reel rotation and the area of the stopped reel and the stop position of the reel The address of the stop control table of the unstopped reel corresponding to the number is acquired, and the stop control table of each reel stored in the acquired address is expanded to create the stop control table of the unstopped reel.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 detects the operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when causing the corresponding reel to derive the display result will be described. When the main control unit 41 detects the operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the step from the reel reference position (for example, the 0th area) at the time of detecting the stop operation The area number of the stop operation position is specified based on the number, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired with reference to the stop control table of the reel in which the stop operation is detected. Then, the main control unit 41 performs control to rotate and stop the reel by the acquired number of sliding symbols.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 calculates the number of steps until the sliding frame number is pulled in and acquired based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time of detecting the stop operation, and the number of reels determined Control to rotate and stop. Thus, the area corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected from the area number corresponding to the number of sliding symbols is the stop reference position (the lower area in this embodiment) Will stop.

  Only one address corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state is stored in the table index of this embodiment. Furthermore, only one address is stored in one table creation data as an address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop condition of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to the gaming state and the internal winning state, and the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop condition of the reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to these is also uniquely defined. Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the stop condition of the reels (and the stop position of the stopped reels) have the same condition, the main control unit 41 performs control based on the same stop control table.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of sliding symbols is set to a value of 0 to 4, and it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four-frame symbols after detecting the stopping operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from the range of maximum 5 frames including the symbol of the stop operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when one of the winning combinations is won, a stop control table is generated to perform control to draw the winning combination into the pay line as much as possible within the range of 4 frames. In addition, when any winning combination is not won, a stop control table is generated such that control is performed such that no winning combination is aligned with the pay line. That is, when one of the winning combinations is won, if a stop operation is performed within the range of 4 combinations of winning combinations, control is performed in which combinations of symbols according to the winning combinations are aligned, for example, the number of sliding symbols is stopped at 2 There is nothing to do. In addition, when any combination is not won, even if one of the combinations is stopped in the range of 0 frames, since the number of sliding symbols is set, control is performed that does not match any combination .

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the general combination is won in a state that the special combination has been carried over from before the previous game, control is performed such that the selected general combination is drawn to the pay line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum. . That is, the control is such that the general combination has priority over the special combination. However, if the general part winning in the range of 4 frames can not be withdrawn, but the special role can be withdrawn in the range of 4 frames, control is performed in which the special roles are prioritized.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 first creates a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is set so as to draw the winning general winning combination to the pay line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum, and the stop operation position is won If it is not possible to draw in the general part that has been won, a stop control table is created in which the number of sliding symbols is set so as to draw the special part that has been won to the pay line in the range of four frames to the maximum. By controlling in this way, if the general winning combination in the range of 4 lines of the pay line is withdrawn, the control becomes complete when the winning general winning combination is completed, the special winning combination can not be withdrawn, and the special winning combination has been won. If it is withdrawn, it becomes control which the special part who had been won is ready.

  For example, when "BELL" is won in a state where BB (White 7, White 7, White 7) is won, the stop operation position of the pay line on the left reel 2L is 18th "White 7". Also, since the "bell" of No. 20 is disposed within the range of 4 frames, the "bell" of No. 20 is stopped on the left reel 2L, and similarly, in the middle and right reels 2C and 2R, "bell Stop and "Bell" wins.

  Also, for example, when “Cherry” is won in a state where BB (White 7, White 7, White 7) is won, the stop operation position of the pay line on the left reel 2L is, for example, “White 7 of No. 18”. Assuming that “Cherry” does not exist in the range of 4 frames, but “White 7” exists, “No. 18 White 7” stops on the left reel 2L, and the middle, right reel 2C, Similarly, in the 2R, "white 7" can be aligned if the stop operation is performed within the range of 4 frames. However, for example, when the stop operation position in the lower pay line of the left reel 2L is the first "net 7", the "cherry" stops because the fifth "cherry" exists within the range of 4 frames. Control is performed.

  In the present embodiment, “replay” or “bell” is disposed within 5 frames on each reel. That is, when "Replay" or "Bell" is won in a state where the special part is won, "Replay" or "Bell" is always made. In this embodiment, in such a case, the symbols are arranged such that the special part is not aligned with the pay line at the same time as the "replay" or the "bell", but the invention is not limited thereto. It is also possible to arrange the symbols such that the special part is aligned with the ineffective line at the same time as “Replay” or “Bell”. In the case of adopting this configuration, for example, control may be made such that the special part is aligned with the lower parallel ineffective line. However, if the winning combination is complete on the invalid line, no prize will occur.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the general winning combination is prioritized over the special winning combination to the pay line, and the special winning combination is aligned to the pay winning line when the general winning combination can not be withdrawn. Alternatively, the special combination may be controlled to align with the pay line prior to the general combination, and the general combination may be aligned with the pay line when the special combination can not be withdrawn.

  In the present embodiment, after the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R start to rotate, the main control unit 41 keeps rotating the reels until the operation of the corresponding stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. When the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Even when the rotation of the reel is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of the reel rotation error, after the rotation of the reel is resumed thereafter, the reel continues to be rotated until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is similarly detected. .

  Further, the main control unit 41 may automatically stop the reels on condition that the predetermined time has elapsed. In this case, the main control unit 41 controls the stop of the reel so as not to stop any winning combination on the pay line, even when any winning combination is won. However, when one of the reels is stopped, if the winning combination of the winning combination has already been determined, the winning combination will occur as it is. For example, in the case where a part of the reel (for example, the left reel 2L) has a role such that the winning is determined only by stopping a predetermined symbol (for example, the cherry symbol), the part reel (for example, the left reel 2L) When a predetermined symbol (for example, cherry symbol) is stopped and the winning combination is determined, the other reels (for example, the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R) may be automatically stopped.

  The above is the description of the process executed by the main control unit 41.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  As described above, the sub control unit 91 performs effect control in accordance with various commands received from the main control unit 41. When the sub control unit 91 receives various commands from the main control unit 41, as shown in FIG. 12, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process and receives a command via the command transmission line (step Sc1). Are stored in a dedicated area of the RAM 91b (step Sc2). The RAM 91 b is provided with an area capable of storing up to 16 commands, and the sub control unit 91 can store a plurality of commands in the RAM 91 b. Note that the number of commands that can be stored in the RAM 91 b is not limited to 16 and may be expanded within the possible range.

  The command stored in the RAM 91b in the command reception interrupt process is processed by the timer interrupt process (sub). When the timer interrupt process (sub) is started, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the RAM 91b as shown in FIG. 13 (step Sd1). If not stored (step Sd1; No), the processing is ended, but if an unprocessed command is stored (step Sd1; Yes), each rendering device is controlled based on the oldest command. That is, the sub control unit 91 controls each effect device in the order of the received command.

  Sub control unit 91 determines whether the command is an internal winning command (step Sd2). If the command is not an internal winning command (Step Sd2; No), the sub control unit 91 executes a process according to the type of command (Step Sd17), and ends the process. If the command is an internal winning command (step Sd2; Yes), the sub control unit 91 stores the winning flag in the RAM 91b (step Sd3), and determines whether the AT flag is on (step Sd4). The AT flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is in the AT state set in the RAM 91b, and is turned on when in the AT state, and turned off when not in the AT state.

  If the AT flag is off (step Sd4; No), the sub control unit 91 performs an AT lottery process (step Sd5). After the AT lottery process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is won by the lottery process (step Sd6). When the AT is won (step Sd6; Yes), the AT flag of the RAM 91b is turned on (step Sd7), and the number of games (the number of won games) is added to the AT game number counter set in the RAM 91b Step Sd8): Go to the next process. In the present embodiment, the number of games (the number of games added to the AT game number counter) awarded when the AT is won in the AT lottery process is 50 games (50 games after transition to the RT3 state) Is set in advance.

  If the AT flag is on (step Sd4; Yes), the sub control unit 91 performs an AT continuation lottery process that performs a lottery on whether to add the number of AT additional games (the number of continuously elected games, the amount of benefits). Perform (step Sd9). After the AT continuation lottery process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT continuation is won by the continuation lottery process (step Sd10). If the AT continuation is won (step Sd10; Yes), the number of added games given to the AT game number counter set in the RAM 91b is added (step Sd11).

  If the AT continuation is not won (step Sd10; Yes), or the AT continuation number counter is added to the AT number-of-games counter after winning the AT continuation, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the RAM 91b and the win flag is “normal It is determined whether the flag indicates "replay" (step Sd12). If the winning flag is a flag indicating “normal replay” (step Sd12; Yes), the sub control unit 91 executes an internal push order navigation determination process (step Sd13). The internal push order navigation determination process is a process of determining whether or not to notify the internal push order specified from the received internal winning command.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 externally outputs the special signal on condition that the value of the continuous correctness counter becomes “3”. The external device having received the special signal can display the number of times controlled to the AT state (the number of ATs) so that the player can recognize. The number of ATs at this time is required to be an accurate value.

  Here, as in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the case of the configuration in which the AT is terminated on condition that the predetermined number of games have been taken, for example, “transition to AT state-special role winning · prize-bonus state In the transition to the bonus state, the AT state may be interrupted, such as "transition-bonus end-transition to the AT state". At this time, if the special signal is externally output when the AT state is simply started, the special signal will be externally output again even after the interruption of the AT state, and the number of winning the AT lottery process is The special signal may be externally output twice, and the number of ATs displayed may be displayed as two, although one time, that is, the substantial number of ATs is once.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not to notify the internal pressing order according to the situation of the game. That is, when it is necessary to externally output the special signal by causing the internal push order to be correct, the sub control unit 91 notifies the internal push order, and when the external signal does not need to be output, the internal control order is notified. do not do. However, even when the internal push order is not notified, the value of the continuous correct counter may be "3" by the operation of the player, and a special signal may be output. In order to avoid such a situation, the sub-control unit 91 does not need to output a special signal, and if there is a possibility that the value of the continuous correct counter will be “3”, Announces a different push order (incorrect push order).

  Hereinafter, the situation where the sub control unit 91 determines will be described. The sub control unit 91 "shifts to the AT state for the first time after winning the AT, and when the gaming state is the RT3 state (at the time of the first hit AT)", "transitions to the AT state after power interruption, the gaming state is RT3. If it is in the state (at the time of AT after power interruption), it is determined that the special signal needs to be output to the outside.

  In addition, even if the gaming state is the RT3 state, the sub-control unit 91 "shifts to the AT state after the interruption of the AT, and the gaming state is the RT3 state (at the time of AT after the interruption)" When it shifts to the state (at the time of RT after pushing error) or the like, it is determined that it is not necessary to output the special signal to the outside.

  In these determinations, a flag based on the number of AT-digested games can be used. In this case, for example, the sub control unit 91 turns on the flag set in the RAM 91 b when the number of AT-digested games is 0 (at the time of the first hit AT) at the start of AT digestion. While the flag is on, the sub control unit 91 continues to notify the internal pressing order, and turns off the flag on the condition that the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”, and the correct notification of the internal pressing order is issued. Limit. That is, turning on of the above flag means that the special signal needs to be output to the outside, and turning off of the flag means that it is not necessary to output the special signal to the outside.

  Further, when a power failure occurs, the flag may be turned on depending on whether or not the AT state is in the power-off processing or the activation processing, or whether the gaming state is the RT3 state. Since the flag is turned on after the power interruption, the sub control unit 91 continues to notify the internal pressing order until the value of the continuous correct counter becomes "3", and when the value of the continuous correct counter becomes "3," The main control unit 41 externally outputs the special signal.

  In order to perform control in this manner, it is assumed that the continuous correctness counter is set in the RAM 91 b also in the sub control unit 91 as in the main control unit 41. The update trigger of the continuous correct counter may include the value of the continuous correct counter in the command that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 may update to the same value by receiving the command. The sub control unit 91 may autonomously execute the same process as the process of the main control unit 41 to update.

  After the internal push order navigation determination process, or after turning on the AT flag, or when the AT is not elected (step Sd6; No), the sub control unit 91 selects the ROM 91c based on the AT flag and the winning flag. The stored effect pattern is selected (step Sd14). Here, when the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected based on the result of the internal lottery, that is, the selection rate according to the winning flag, and is set in the RAM 91 b. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91c, and the sub-control unit 91 refers to the selection rate from the effect table according to the winning flag when the internal winning command is received, and The effect pattern is selected according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91 b. In addition, the sub control part 91 advances a process according to the production | presentation pattern, without selecting a production | presentation pattern newly, when the production | presentation pattern is already set to RAM91b, such as during continuous production.

  After the effect pattern is selected, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91c to acquire a control pattern, and sets the acquired control pattern in the RAM 91b (step Sd15). In the control pattern table, various patterns corresponding to types of commands are registered for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns. The effect pattern is, for example, a display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51, a lighting mode of the effect effect LED 52, or the like. In accordance with the control pattern table, the sub control unit 91 executes control of effects according to the progress status of the game.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a new command while executing the control of the effect triggered by the reception of the command, the sub control unit 91 stops the control of the effect being executed, and the effect corresponding to the newly received command. Execute control of That is, even if control of the effect is not completed, the effect can be canceled and control of the effect based on a new command can be executed. For example, even when the effect based on the command is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, if the player starts the game before the effect is completed, the effect is canceled.

  Control of effects being executed according to commands that are required when the player starts the game, such as a BET command received when the MAX BET switch 6 is operated, an internal winning command received when the start switch 7 is operated, etc. You may cancel the process. With such a configuration, when the player wants to quickly start the next game, he does not feel bothersome. Moreover, you may employ | adopt the structure which continues control of production | presentation, even if it receives any command only to a specific production | presentation. In this case, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation when the above-described specific effect occurs.

  Then, the sub control unit 91 executes control of the effect according to the effect pattern (step Sd16), and ends the processing. As described above, since the effect pattern is selected according to the selection rate, even if the same internal winning command that is the result of the same internal lottery is received, the effect pattern is not necessarily the same.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when control of effect is executed according to the selected effect pattern (steps Sd14 to Sd17), the sub control unit 91 executes the switch drive control process shown in FIG. When the sub-control unit 91 executes the switch drive control process, as shown in FIG. 14, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether to start the navigation effect shown in FIG. 15 (step Se1). For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the navigation effect of the present embodiment corresponds to a roaring image 51 d that wins the winning of the pressing part by the character and character of "chance !!!", and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. An effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 the pressing order images 51e, 51f, 51g showing the numbers of the pressing order of the correct answer at each of the left, center and right positions to be included is included. When the sub control unit 91 does not start the navigation effect execution (step Se1; No), the processing of step Se1 is repeated, and when the navigation effect execution starts (step Se1; Yes), the stop operation is performed according to the pressing order of the correct answer The switch is protruded (step Se2).

  Here, in the present embodiment, each stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is provided with a switch unit 201 supported by a switch installation surface (installation surface) 200 of the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. The switch unit 201 is a switch main body (movable body) 202 which can be pushed rearward by the player and can be moved backward on the switch installation surface 200 side, a spring 203 which biases the switch main body 202 toward the player (forward), The switch main body 202 includes a sensor 204 for detecting the operation of the player by detecting the switch main body 202 pressed to the installation surface 200 side (rear), and a switch LED 205 capable of outputting illumination light of the switch unit 201. An operation surface 206 pressed by the player is formed at (the end portion on the player side).

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can control rotational drive of the drive motor 220 via the switch drive circuit 99. Further, the switch unit 201 transmits rotational drive of the drive motor 220 via a drive transmission system such as a gear (not shown), and moves (projects forward) to the player from the reference position shown in FIG. It is possible. For example, by causing the switch unit 201 to project forward, the left stop switch 8L moves the operation surface 206 from the reference position shown in FIGS. 16 (A) and 16 (B) to FIGS. 16 (C) and 16 (D). It is possible to move to the longest position (position where the distance from the switch mounting surface 200 is the longest) shown in FIG. Further, in the present embodiment, for example, like the middle stop switch 8C, the protrusion amount of the switch unit 201 is adjusted to adjust the operation surface 206 from the reference position shown in FIG. It is also possible to move to a position (a position between the reference position and the longest position). In this embodiment, in order to prevent the operability of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R from being impaired, the operation surface 206 moved to the longest position is designed in advance so as to be behind the front end of the start switch 7 It is done.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when the pressing order of the correct answer is the order of “left, middle, right” shown in FIG. The drive motor 220 corresponding to each switch unit 201 is controlled such that the stop switch 8L, the middle stop switch 8C, and the right stop switch 8R protrude forward in this order. At this time, in this embodiment, the sub control unit 91 moves the operation surface 206 of the left stop switch 8L to the longest position, moves the operation surface 206 of the middle stop switch 8C to the middle position, and operates the right stop switch 8R. Each drive motor 220 is controlled so as not to move the surface 206 from the reference position. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, in the sub control unit 91, a reel acceleration period from when the start switch 7 is operated (game start operation) to when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate at a constant speed, Alternatively, the stop switches 8L and 8C are moved by the end of the wait period until the wait state is released.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R protrude, the sub control unit 91 determines whether the player has performed an operation (reel stop operation) to press the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R ( Step Se3). The sub control unit 91 repeats the processing of step Se3 when the reel stop operation is not performed (step Se3; No), and when the reel stop operation is performed (step Se3; Yes), the reel stop operation is the third stop operation. It is determined whether or not (step Se4).

  If it is not the third stop operation (step Se4; No), the sub control unit 91 updates the protrusion amount of the switch unit 201 of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the pressing order, and ends the process. In the present embodiment, for example, in the case of the first stop operation, the sub control unit 91 moves the operation surface 206 of the left stop switch 8L from the longest position to the reference position, and the operation surface 206 of the middle stop switch 8C in the middle position The operation surface 206 of the right stop switch 8R is moved from the reference position to the middle position. Also, for example, in the case of the second stop operation, the sub control unit 91 does not move the operation surface 206 of the left stop switch 8L from the reference position, and moves the operation surface 206 of the middle stop switch 8C from the longest position to the reference position. And the operation surface 206 of the right stop switch 8R is moved from the intermediate position to the longest position.

  On the other hand, if it is the third stop operation (Step Se4; Yes), the sub control unit 91 moves the operation surface 206 of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R to the reference position, and ends the process. In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 moves the operation surface 206 of the right stop switch 8R from the longest position to the reference position without moving the operation surface 206 of the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C from the reference position. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the sub-control unit 91 performs a reel stop period from when each stop operation is performed until the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R stop, that is, the reels 2L to be stopped. The stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are moved during a slip control period in which 2C, 2R perform a sliding operation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 executes the switch drive interrupt process shown in FIG. When the sub control unit 91 executes the switch drive interruption process, as shown in FIG. 18, the sub control unit 91 determines whether the front door 1b has been moved to the open position (see FIG. 2) that opens the inside of the housing 1a. (Step Sf1). In order to perform control in this manner, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 detects a detection signal (on / off detection means (not shown) of a door open detection sensor (open detection means) not shown) for detecting movement of the front door 1b to the open position. Based on the off signal), it is determined whether the front door 1b has been moved to the open position. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether the front door 1b is moved to the open position by turning on and off the door open detection sensor, but the method of determining the movement of the front door 1b to the open position is not limited thereto. For example, it may be determined whether or not the front door 1b has been moved to the open position by determining whether or not the locking of the front door 1b has been unlocked based on the detection signal of the unlocking sensor. If the front door 1b is not opened (step Sf1; No), the sub control unit 91 repeats the process of step Sf1, and if the front door 1b is opened (step Sf1; Yes), based on the progress of the game, It is determined whether or not the operation surface 206 of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R protrudes (step Sf2). In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the operation surface 206 is protruded by determining whether or not it is a period from the start of the navigation effect execution start to the third stop operation.

  The sub-control unit 91 returns to the process of step Sf1 when the operation surface 206 is not protruded (step Sf2; No), and when the operation surface 206 is protruded (step Sf2; Yes), all the stop switches 8L and 8C. , 8R are moved to the reference position (step Sf3), and it is determined whether the front door 1b is closed (step Sf4). If the front door 1b is not closed (step Sf4; No), the sub control unit 91 repeats the process of step Sf4, and if the front door 1b is closed (step Sff; Yes), the operation surface 206 is the front door 1b Re-projects back to the position before release (step Sf5), and ends the process. In order to control in this manner, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment sets the reference position based on the detection signal of a button position detection sensor (operation position detection means) (not shown) that detects the position of the switch unit 201. The position information of the operation surface 206 before moving is stored in the RAM 91 b. In the present embodiment, the position information of the operation surface 206 is determined by the detection signal of the button position detection sensor, but the method of determining the position information of the operation surface 206 is not limited thereto. The position information of the operation surface 206 may be determined by a detection signal of a rotation amount detection sensor that detects a rotation amount of rotation.

  The above is the description of the process executed by the sub control unit 91.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the sub control unit 91 internally wins the pushing order and the navigation effect is executed, the sub control unit 91 of the drive motor 220 via the switch drive circuit 99 By controlling the rotational drive, the movement of the switch unit 201 of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be controlled to control the distance from the switch installation surface 200 to the operation surface 206. In addition, the sub control unit 91 can change each distance by moving each operation surface 206 to the reference position, the intermediate position, and the longest position in accordance with the game start operation and the stop operation.
By doing this, the player becomes interested in the change of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R because there is a surprising property that the distance between each operation surface 206 and the switch installation surface 200 changes. . As a result, the interest of the game is improved compared to the slot machine in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R do not change according to the progress of the game.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can control so that the distance between each operation surface 206 and the switch installation surface 200 is different (FIG. 16 (C )reference).
By doing in this way, the player may be more interested in the change of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R since it is more surprising that the distances at the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are different from one another. become. As a result, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the interest of the game is further improved than the slot machine in which the distances at the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R do not change respectively.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can suggest the pressing order of the correct answer not only by the navigation effect but also by the distance between each operation surface 206 and the switch installation surface 200. (See FIG. 15 and FIG. 16C).
By doing this, it is possible to reduce the error in the pushing order by the player compared to the slot machine in which the pushing order of the correct answer is not suggested to the player by the positional relationship of the operation surfaces 206.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 moves the entire switch unit 201 by rotational drive of the drive motor 220 to control the distance from the switch installation surface 200 to the operation surface 206. For this reason, in the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R of the present embodiment, the pressing length (movement amount) of each operation surface 206 necessary for performing the stop operation is the distance between each operation surface 206 and the switch installation surface 200. It does not change whether it is changed or not.
By doing this, it is possible to reduce giving the player a sense of discomfort for the stopping operation more than a slot machine in which the pressing length of each operation surface 206 changes when each distance in the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R changes. It is possible to reduce the adverse effect on the progress of the game.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the sub control unit 91 is internally elected to the pushing order and the navigation effect is executed, the wait period or the reel acceleration period ends after the game start operation. Each operation surface 206 is moved to the end, and after each stop operation, each operation surface 206 is moved until the reel stop period (slip control period) ends. That is, the sub control unit 91 moves each operation surface 206 during a period in which the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is invalid, and changes the distance from the switch installation surface 200 to the operation surface 206.
By doing this, it is possible to reduce giving the player a sense of discomfort to the stop operation rather than the slot machine in which the distance changes during the period when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective, which adversely affects the progress of the game. It can be reduced.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the sub control unit 91 detects that the front door 1b has moved to the open position by the door open detection sensor (see FIG. 2), each operation surface 206 If it is projected, all projecting operating surfaces 206 are forcibly moved to the reference position, and the distance between each operating surface 206 and the switch mounting surface 200 is the distance at the longest position or the middle position (distance after change) Also return the distance at the short reference position (the distance before change).
By doing this, damage to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be reduced more than a slot machine that does not return to the distance at the reference position when the front door 1b moves to the open position. In the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is opened, the distance between each operation surface 206 and the switch installation surface 200 is returned to the distance at the reference position, but the timing of returning the distance is when the front door 1b is opened. For example, the distance may be returned if the button position detection sensor or the like detects that each operation surface 206 is projecting when the effect is not performed or when the power is turned on.

  In the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is moved to the open position, the sub control unit 91 moves all the projecting operation surfaces 206 to the reference position, but the sub control unit 91 is further behind the reference position. It may be moved to the position. For example, the operation surface 206 at the reference position may be moved to a position pressed back. In this case, damage to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be further reduced. Further, for example, the operation surface 206 at the longest position or the intermediate position may be moved to the reference position side without moving to the reference position. By doing this, damage to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be reduced more than at least a slot machine which does not move to the reference position side.

  As in the present embodiment, the operation surface 206 moved to the longest position is disposed rearward of the front end of the start switch 7 so that the longest position of the operation surface 206 is not too far from the reference position (shortest position). It is preferable to reduce the difficulty of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, but the longest position can be arbitrarily set. For example, after the player operates the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be set. To operate the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, but it is difficult to operate the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, but the operation surface 206 moved to the longest position is arranged in front of the front end of the start switch 7 It is also good.

  In the present embodiment, the operation surface 206 of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is moved every time each stop operation is performed in order to make the player interested in the first stop operation. Even if the second stop operation is performed, the operation surface 206 is not moved, and all the operation surfaces 206 moved at the time of the game start operation are returned to the reference position only when the third stop operation is performed and the game is ended. You may

  In this embodiment, each operation surface 206 of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be moved to three positions of the reference position, the middle position, and the longest position, but each operation surface 206 is moved to four or more positions. It may be possible. By doing this, the types of effect patterns can be further increased. Further, each operation surface 206 may be movable only to two positions of the reference position and the longest position. By doing this, for example, instead of the drive motor 220, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are moved by a configuration such as an electromagnetic solenoid that allows each operation surface 206 to move only between the reference position and the longest position. It also becomes possible. In this manner, the configuration of the slot machine 1 can be simplified and simplified to reduce the manufacturing cost of the slot machine 1.

  As in the present embodiment, in order to reduce giving a sense of discomfort to the player to the stop operation, it is preferable that the pressing length of the operation surface 206 is not changed. For example, the first modification shown in FIG. The pressing length may be changed as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, the switch unit 201 of the first modification further includes a switch cover 208 that covers the outer side of the front side of the switch body 202, and an operation surface 209 is formed at the front end of the switch cover 208. The sub control unit 91 controls the rotational drive of the drive motor 221 via the switch drive circuit 99, and can project the switch cover 208 forward from the reference position shown in FIG. 19A. For example, the switch cover 208 is moved forward from the reference position shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B to the longest position shown in FIGS. 19C and 19D from the operation surface 209 of the left stop switch 8L. The switch cover 208 can be protruded forward from the reference position shown in FIG. 19A to the intermediate position shown in FIG. 19C from the reference position shown in FIG. 19A. In this case, the pressing length is increased by the distance from the operation surface 209 of the projecting switch cover 208 to the front end of the switch main body 201. Thus, by moving only the switch cover 208 without moving the entire switch unit 201 and lengthening the pressing length, the distance between each operation surface 209 of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the switch mounting surface 200 is set. It may be changed.

  As in the present embodiment, it is possible to make the distances in the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R different from one another in order to make the player interested or to suggest the pressing order of the correct answer. It is preferable that the distances in the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R do not change differently. For example, as in the second modification shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, all the operation surfaces 206 are arranged at the reference position (see FIG. 20A), and all the operation surfaces 206. May be controlled only in the state in which it is arranged at the longest position (see FIG. 20 (B)). Further, for example, as in the third modification shown in FIGS. 20C and 20D, all the operation surfaces 209 (see FIGS. 19B and 19D) are arranged at the reference position. Only the state (see FIG. 20C) and the state in which all the operation surfaces 206 are arranged at the longest position (see FIG. 20D) may be controlled.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 moves the switch unit 201 by the drive motor 220 to control the distance from the switch installation surface 200 to the operation surface 206, but the configuration for controlling the distance is limited to this. Instead, any configuration may be applied. For example, as shown in the fourth modification shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the sub control unit 91 controls the rotational drive of the drive motor 222 via the switch drive circuit 99 to rotate the drive motor 222. The drive can be transmitted to the switch mounting surface (moving body, moving surface) 210 via a drive transmission system such as a gear to move the switch mounting surface 210 backward to control the distance from the switch mounting surface 210 to the operation surface 206 You may do so. Therefore, the distance from the switch installation surface to the operation surface is changed by moving the operation surfaces 206 and 209 as in this embodiment and the first to third modifications, and the switch installation surface 210 is changed as in the fourth modification. It may be changed by moving it.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 moves the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R during execution of the navigation effect, but the navigation control is being performed for the timing of moving the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. For example, the effect in the bonus state may be being executed. In this case, the movement of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may not indicate the pushing order. Also, for example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be moved during the freezing operation. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 22A, the sub-control unit 91 is a period during which the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R after the operation of the start switch 7 is invalid (wait period, reel acceleration period, reel The stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be moved only in the freeze period in which the freeze operation is performed without moving the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the stop period). Also, for example, while the actual game is not started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated and the player is made to stop the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to obtain bonus or AT Etc., the distance at the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be changed during the so-called pseudo game. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the sub control section 91 is a period during which the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is invalidated during an actual game (wait period, reel acceleration period, The distance may be changed during the reel stop period). Therefore, according to the present invention, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated as in the navigation effect execution and the bonus effect execution and the stop switch 8L is not only performed when one game is digested but also the freeze operation is performed. , 8C, 8R are not operated, or even when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated as in the pseudo game, and even when one game is not actually consumed, the distance in the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R changes Control may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 causes the operation surface 206 to protrude toward the player (forward) at the start of the navigation effect execution, but for example, the operation surface 206 is on the switch installation surface 200 (rear) It may be dented. In this case, for example, the game proceeds in a state where the operation surface 206 is moved to the longest position shown in FIG. 16C normally, and the reference position shown in FIG. The operation surface 206 may be moved to an intermediate position shown in C). That is, in the present invention, the case where the distance from the switch installation surface 200 to the operation surface 206 becomes longer or shorter according to the progress of the game is included.

In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 controls the movement of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R during the execution of the navigation effect, but the sub control unit 91 controls the movement of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R during the execution of the navigation effect. Control may be performed. For example, in a configuration in which an AT additional game number is awarded by an internal winning of the jackpot, or a transition to a chance game in which a winning ratio such as a bonus or AT addition game number increases, Sometimes, along with the movement of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, a suggestion effect may be executed that suggests the possibility of giving the number of additional games or shifting to the chance game. In this case, for example, as a suggestive effect, a song different from the usual one may be voice-outputted, a premier image may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, or illumination light different from the ordinary may be output by the effect effect LED 52 . In addition, for example, the player may be prompted to operate in the pressing order of the correct answer by character image display such as "Press in the order in which the stop switches are popped out!" Or voice output.
By doing this, the player becomes interested in the effect being executed according to the change of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, so according to the change of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R The interest of the game is improved compared to the slot machine in which the effect is not executed.

  In the above embodiment, the sub control unit 91 controls the movement of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, but the main control unit 41 may control the movement. In this case, it is necessary for the main control unit 41 to manage the control of the AT to control the movement of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R simultaneously with the navigation effect.

In the above embodiment, the game controller board 40 comprises a main control unit 41, but the effect control board 90 has been described configuration including the sub-control section 91 is not limited thereto, the same board main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 may be provided. By employing this configuration, communication between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 is facilitated, and the volume of the housing 1a can be reduced.

  The slot machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and has some of the configurations described in the above embodiment so as to solve the problems in the prior art. It may be one. For example, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect switch 53, etc. are elements provided to improve the game performance, and each effect shown in FIG. 17A to FIG. 17D, FIG. 20 and FIG. It is not necessary to have it if it is feasible.

  In the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, it has been described that the bet number is set using the medal and the credit as gaming value, but the slot machine of the present invention is not limited to this, and it is used for gaming It may be a slot machine that sets a bet number using a game ball as a value, or a full credit slot machine that sets a bet number using only credits as a game value. When using a game ball as a game medium, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when setting 3 as the number of bets in the first and second embodiments, 15 games can be used. It corresponds to setting a bet number using a ball.

  Note that the slot machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and, for example, a plurality of types of medals and game balls etc. The game value may be used in combination. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets regardless of any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls due to the occurrence of winnings. A slot machine that can pay out any value is also included in the slot machine of the present invention.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the mode of being distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to the computer device etc. included in the slot machine 1, but the computer device etc. It is possible to adopt a form distributed by pre-installing in a storage device that has. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention adopt a form of distributing by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. You may.

  And the execution form of the game is not limited to that executed by attaching the removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to said each embodiment, Of course, the various change in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention is possible.

Reference Signs List 1 slot machine, 2 variable display device, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 perspective window, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 4 medal insertion part, 51 liquid crystal display, 52 effect effect LED, 53, 54 speaker, 55 reel LED, 56 effect switches, 6 MAX BET switches, 7 start switches, 8 L, 8 C, 8 R stop switches, 9 medal payout outlets, 10 settlement switches, 13 game display units, 34 hopper units, 35 overflow tanks, 37 setting key switches , 38 reset / set switch 39 power switch 40 game control board, 41 a main control unit, 90 effect control board, 91 sub-control unit, 99 a switch drive circuit, 100 a power supply box, 101 power supply board, 51d tilt image, 51e to 51g push order images, 200, 210 Switch installation surface, 201 switch unit, 202 switch body 202, 203 spring, 204 sensor, 205 switch LED, 206, 209 operating surface, 208 switch cover, 220-222 drive motor.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified;
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means provided with an operation surface pressed by a player facing a predetermined installation surface;
Not accepted as a player's operation when the operation surface is pressed in the operation invalid period, accepted as a player's operation when the operation surface is pressed in an operation valid period switched from the operation invalid period to a specific timing Operation accepting means,
Distance control means for controlling the distance from the installation surface to the operation surface;
It said distance control means,
Controlling the distance to a first distance in the operation invalid period ;
Changing the distance to a second distance longer than the first distance at a predetermined timing before the specific timing ,
The distance is held at the second distance in a period from changing the distance to the second distance to the specific timing and in the operation valid period switched at the specific timing,
The distance that controls the distance to the first distance by the operation surface by a player is pressed when the held in the second distance, the slot machine.

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