JP6562114B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine capable of smoothly playing a game even if a part for holding a reel unit falls. Of coupling members 809a to 809f for fixing a reel unit RU to a reel base 860, a hopper tank 910 is provided vertically below a loose coupling member 809f installed at a position closest to the opening / closing side of the front door. The guide slope portion 916 is positioned. Even if the coupling member 809f falls off, the coupling member 809f first enters the medal storage section 911 and falls onto the guide slope section 916, and then is guided to the opening section along the guide slope section 916 and opened. And is further dropped into the medal auxiliary tank 960. [Selection] Figure 30

Description

  The invention described in this specification (hereinafter referred to as “the present invention”) relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine.

  A slot machine (rotor-type game machine), which is a typical game machine, generally controls a game using a reel (also referred to as a “rotor”) (for example, reel drive control, role determination (“ (Also referred to as “raffle lottery”), control of game media such as game medals, insertion / withdrawal, transition control of game states among a plurality of game states with different probability of combination determination, etc. "Also referred to as" main control means ") and various effects (such as image effects by image display devices (also referred to as" liquid crystal display devices ") and sound effects by speaker devices) for the purpose of improving the fun of the game depending on the game situation And a sub-control board (also referred to as “sub-control means”) that performs control related to execution of information, and information transmission (transmission) between the two boards is performed only in one direction from the main control board to the sub-control board. It is possible.

  Also, in a slot machine, generally, an effective line is set by inserting a specified number of game media, and a player performs a reel rotation start operation such as tilting a start lever (also referred to as a “start lever”). Thus, a winning combination determination process (also referred to as “role lottery process”) is performed, and any gaming combination (also simply referred to as “comb”) or lose is determined, and then a plurality of reels start to rotate. When a predetermined rotation speed is reached after a plurality of reels start rotating, a reel rotation stop operation such as pressing a stop switch is validated, and the player performs the reel rotation stop operation for each reel, so that each reel Are designed to stop rotating sequentially.

  Usually, the rotation stop of the plurality of reels is controlled based on the timing of the reel rotation stop operation by the player and the determined combination. That is, each reel is controlled so as to be able to stop at any timing within a predetermined time (usually a time during which 5 symbols can be moved at maximum) from the timing at which the reel rotation stop operation is performed. The combination (also referred to as “approved winning combination”) determined by the process (also referred to as “selected” or “winning”) is established as much as possible (the combination of symbols constituting the allowable winning combination (also referred to as “corresponding symbol”)) Is not displayed on the effective line), and a combination not determined by the combination determination process is not established (corresponding symbols constituting the combination other than the permitted combination are not displayed on the effective line). In addition, the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed is also referred to as “out”.

  Further, as a game combination, a special combination called a bonus combination is generally provided in addition to a normal combination called a re-game combination or a small combination. A re-playing role is a role in which no game medium is granted (cannot be acquired) even if it is established, but a re-playing (the next game can be performed without the player inserting a new game medium) is “Replay”. Also referred to as a “comb” A small combination is a combination that allows a predetermined number of game media to be acquired when established, and is also referred to as a “winning combination”. A bonus combination (special combination) is a combination in which a special gaming state (also referred to as “special combination item”, “special game” or “bonus game (game)”) can be activated (settable) when the bonus combination is established. It is. The special gaming state is, for example, a role determination probability of a predetermined small role (simply “decision probability”, or “role selection probability” (simply “lottery probability”), “role selection probability” (simply “A selection probability” may also be referred to as a “winning probability” (which may be simply referred to as “a winning probability”).

In many cases, only a small number of symbols of the symbol combination constituting the special combination are arranged on each reel. For this reason, even when a special combination is determined, the player performs a reel rotation stop operation on each reel in anticipation of a timing at which the corresponding symbol can be stopped and displayed while discriminating the symbol to be rotated (such as If the operation is also referred to as “pushing”, it is difficult to establish a special combination. However, if a special role is determined but cannot be established, information indicating that the special role has been determined is carried over to the next game ("Special" For those players who are not good at holding a special role, the opportunity to establish the determined special role is guaranteed (also called “Carrying the winning of the role”, “Carrying over the winning of the special role”, etc.) There are special roles that can't be met).

  Also, in a conventional slot machine, a plurality of RT states (game states) having different probable role determination probabilities are provided, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed). It is generally known that a transition is made to another RT state in response to. Such transition between RT states is controlled by the main control board because it involves a change in the combination determination probability of the combination (re-playing combination). In addition, a period in which the winning combination determination probability of the re-gamer is controlled to the RT state that is set to be the highest may be referred to as a replay time.

  On the other hand, a game period referred to as AT (assist time) for notifying information that allows the player to play a game advantageously is set, and a predetermined notification effect (assist effect) is performed within this game period. ing. Such an AT may be set during a period (replay time) in which the re-playing role determination probability is controlled to the highest RT state, and the AT during such a replay time is It is generally called ART (Assist Replay Time). Actually, even if it is not controlled to the RT state in which the role determination probability of the re-gamer is set to the highest, it is determined that the state in which control to such an RT state is decided is ART (assist Replay time). As an assist effect performed during the AT, for example, when a small role that allows acquisition of a game medium is determined, this is notified, or the determined small role is established (the corresponding symbol is set to an effective line). The operation mode of the stop switch (the operation order indicating the order in which the plurality of stop switches should be operated (also referred to as “pushing order”), There are known devices that notify an operation position (also referred to as a “push position”) indicating the rotation position of the reel to be operated. A game combination (combination determination result) in which the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed depending on the difference in the pressing order is also referred to as “pressing order combination”.

  There is also a slot machine (also referred to as “sub-AT machine”) that performs the above-described control process related to AT (also referred to as “AT-related control process”) exclusively by the sub-control means. However, since there has been a problem that it is possible to forcibly set AT by performing an illegal act (got act) on the sub-control means, recently it is harder to perform an illegal act than the sub-control means. There are many slot machines (also referred to as “main AT machines”) that perform part of AT-related control processing by the main control means. For example, the main control means performs processing related to the setting of the AT and the processing for determining the push order notified during the AT, and the sub-control means is mainly determined by the main control means during the AT set by the main control means. There is known a main AT machine that performs a process of performing notification of the pushing order (assist effect). In such a main AT machine, various information related to the AT is managed by the main control means, and these pieces of information are appropriately transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means.

Generally, in a slot machine, at the amusement shop side, a role determination result (“role lottery result” (simply “lottery result” is acceptable), “role selection result” (simply “selection result” is acceptable), “role winning result” The setting value for setting the probability of determining “(may be simply referred to as“ winning result ”)” can be changed within a plurality of stages. Since the difference in winning decision probability (also referred to as “setting difference”) affects the game play rate of the slot machine, the set value is an index for managing the game play rate for the game shop, and for the player. Interest is high as an index for acquiring more game media. Among the combination determination results (winning combinations), the combination determination probability does not change at any set value (also referred to as “composition determination result without setting difference”) and the combination determination probability changes according to the setting difference ( It is also referred to as “the result of determining the combination with a setting difference”).

  In game machines, various ideas have been made so far in order to improve the interest of games. For example, in a bonus game during non-AT, when a push order is selected, if the player performs a predetermined push order operation, the predetermined counter value is updated, and the updated counter value reaches the predetermined value. Then, a gaming machine configured to give a privilege is known (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). Also, the counter set to a predetermined initial value is managed during the AT, the value of the counter is updated according to the result of the winning lottery during the AT, and the AT is terminated when the updated counter value reaches the predetermined value A gaming machine is known (see, for example, Patent Document 2 below).

  In addition, in the gaming machine, the number of game media (also referred to as “acquired number”) acquired by the player in a gaming state (also referred to as “advantageous gaming state”) advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state is advantageous. Many of them are displayed during the game state or at the end of the game state, but there are also ideas for improving the interest of the game. For example, a gaming machine is known that is configured to display the number of acquired media, which is the difference between the gaming media used in the game and the gaming media paid out by the payout means, by a button operation (for example, Patent Document 3 below) See). In addition, at the time of executing and ending the special game, two or more types of game medium information related to the number of game media acquired in the special game are displayed on the image display means, and at least one game medium information is displayed in a specific graphic form. A gaming machine configured to do this is known (see, for example, Patent Document 4 below).

JP2013-141491A JP-A-2006-198476 JP 2013-31471 A JP 2006-68236 A

  Conventional game machines have been devised in order to enhance game play and improve the fun of the game, and to enable smooth game play, but there is room for further improvement.

  For example, in a bonus game, updating a counter value according to a game result or the like, and performing a game that gives a privilege when the updated counter value reaches a predetermined value is to improve the gameability in the bonus game. Useful. In addition, the configuration in which a privilege is granted when the value of the counter reaches a predetermined value has an advantage that it is easy for the player to know that the privilege has been granted. However, the value of the counter may reach a predetermined value at an early stage. In this case, if it is easy for the player to know that the benefit is granted, the player will be satisfied at that time. There is a risk that the interest of the game after that will be reduced.

  In addition, displaying the number of game media acquired in the advantageous gaming state and notifying the player is useful in that the player can grasp the results of the game in the advantageous gaming state. However, if the value of the number of acquisitions displayed at the end of the advantageous gaming state is small, the player who sees it will be disappointed that he did not obtain a satisfactory result, and he will be offended and the willingness to play will be greatly reduced. There is also a risk of it.

An object of this invention is to provide the gaming machine which can advance a game smoothly, even if the components for holding a reel unit fall .

The gaming machine according to the present invention has the following features. In the following description of the characteristic configuration, an example of a configuration corresponding to an embodiment described later is shown in parentheses.
A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine comprises a main control means and a reel unit including a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, and a normal section in which an advantageous operation mode of a stop switch is not notified. And an advantageous section in which an advantageous operation mode of the stop switch can be notified. When the transition condition to the advantageous section is satisfied in the normal section, the transition is made to the advantageous section, and at least in the advantageous section in the advantageous section. When the ending condition based on the number of games of the game or the ending condition based on the difference number in the advantageous section is satisfied, the advantageous section can be terminated and shifted to the normal section, and the reel unit and the reel unit A fixing part for fixing the game medium, a main tank member in which game media are stored, and a game tank that is installed in the vicinity of the main tank member and overflows from the main tank member An auxiliary tank member, and a part of the main tank member is provided with a slope portion that descends from the main tank member toward the auxiliary tank member, and the reel unit and the fixing portion Is configured to be held by a plurality of locking parts having conductivity, and in a state where the reel unit and the fixing portion are held by the plurality of locking parts, The slope portion is disposed vertically below a predetermined locking component that is closest to the side on which the front door opens and closes, and the reel unit and the fixed portion are held by the plurality of locking components. The slope portion is also arranged vertically below the position of the predetermined locking component by a length in the longitudinal direction of the predetermined locking component from the predetermined locking component in the state. In the state where the auxiliary tank member is installed inside the gaming machine, at least a first member and a second member for detecting whether or not the game medium stored in the auxiliary tank member is full And the distance between the first member and the second member is longer than the length of the predetermined locking component in the longitudinal direction.

The reference gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) includes main control means for performing a lottery and sub-control means for controlling a predetermined effect, and can set an advantageous section different from the normal section. A gaming machine capable of executing an advantageous game (for example, a bonus game) advantageous to a user in the advantageous area and having an advantageous area management counter (for example, an advantageous area clear counter) for managing the advantageous area, Different symbol combinations (for example, “Bell Bell Bell”, “Replay Bell Replay” or “Replay Bell Watermelon / Cherry”) are displayed as the roles selected in the role lottery. As a period during which the advantageous game is performed with a push order (for example, winning prizes A to C) that can be performed, a specific period (for example, a push order selection game execution period) A period (for example, a push order selection game non-execution period), and in the specific period, when the push order combination is selected, a push order selection game is executed that causes a player to select a push order, and In the non-specific period, when the push order combination is selected, the push order selection game is not executed, and a push order notification (for example, bell alignment navigation) for notifying the player of a predetermined push order is performed. In both the main control means and the sub control means, in the advantageous game, a predetermined counter value (for example, a star counter value) is set to a predetermined initial value (for example, “ 3 ”), the set counter value is updated to increase or decrease in accordance with the result of the push order selection game, and the counter value at the end of the specific period is equal to or greater than the initial value. Gives the prescribed benefits, before When the value of the advantageous section management counter reaches a predetermined threshold during a specific period, the non-specific period is set, and when the push order is selected from the next game, the push order notification is issued. This is performed by both the main control means and the sub control means.

  According to the gaming machine having such a configuration, a privilege is granted when the value of the counter updated according to the result of the push order selection game performed in the specific period is equal to or greater than the initial value at the end of the specific period. The Therefore, even if the counter value deviates from the initial value at an early stage of the specific period, the counter value may increase or decrease thereafter, and may be greater than or less than the initial value at the end of the specific period. Whether or not a privilege is granted is not determined at that time. Whether or not the privilege can be granted is determined by whether the counter value at the end of the specific period is not likely to become the initial value or more regardless of how the counter value subsequently increases or decreases, or conversely, the initial value This is the point at which there is no possibility of becoming less. For this reason, at least in the early stage of the specific period, whether or not the privilege can be granted is not determined, and the determination may be delayed until the end of the specific period.

  Also, unlike the configuration in which it is determined that a privilege is granted if the counter value reaches a predetermined value, even if the granting of privilege is confirmed internally during a specific period, the counter at that time If the relationship between the value and the number of remaining games is not sufficiently grasped, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the privilege grant has been determined. Therefore, it can be made difficult for the player to know whether or not a privilege is given until the end of the specific period. Moreover, it becomes possible to improve the game property of the push order selection game in a privilege period. Furthermore, in the non-specific period, the push order selection game is not executed when the push order combination is selected, and the push order notification for notifying the player of the predetermined push order is performed. It is possible to easily identify that the push order selection game is not performed. In addition, when the value of the advantageous section management counter reaches a predetermined threshold during the specific period, a non-specific period is set, and the push order notification is performed from the next game when the push order is selected. Thus, the player can easily identify that the push order selection game has ended.

According to the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, even if a part for holding the reel unit falls, it is possible to smoothly advance the game .

It is a front view of a 1st slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of the first slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning of the reel of the said 1st slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination in the said 1st slot machine. In the first slot machine, (A) shows a winning item (replay / winning) in the role determination, and (B) shows a winning item (bonus) in the role determination. FIG. 3 is a block diagram conceptually showing functions of the first slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship of each RT state in the said 1st slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship of each game mode in the said 1st slot machine. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the navigation number in the said 1st slot machine, corresponding | compatible push order, and display content. In the first slot machine, (A) shows an outline of the bonus game period, and (B) shows an outline of main processes during the push order selection game. In the first slot machine, (A) shows the content of the winning decision during the bonus game, (B) shows the content of the game level lottery, (C) shows the content of the winning navigation lottery, and (D) shows the content of the resurrection lottery. FIG. In the first slot machine, (A) is a bell alignment effect (when winning A is selected), (B) is a push order selecting effect, (C) is a winning navigation effect (when winning A is selected), and (D) is a game result. Notification effect (addition), (E) is a game result notification effect (subtraction), and (F) is a diagram showing an example of a game result notification effect (maintenance). In the first slot machine, (A) is the end image (1), (B) is the end image (2), (C) is the end image (3), (D) is the end image (4), (E). Is an end image (5), and (F) is a diagram showing an example of how to display the number of acquired games. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game progress control processing in the said 1st slot machine. In the first slot machine, (A) is a bonus game set process, and (B) is a flowchart showing a flow of bonus game lever process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the push order selection process in the said 1st slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of the game mode 5 full turn cylinder stop in the said 1st slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game result process in the said 1st slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer interruption process in the said 1st slot machine. It is a perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the 2nd slot machine. It is the perspective view seen from the back side of the front door in the 2nd slot machine. It is a front view which shows the state by which the main control apparatus of the said 2nd slot machine was attached to the inside of a housing | casing. It is a front view of the main control board of the second slot machine. FIG. 22 is an enlarged detailed view of a portion K shown in FIG. 21. (A) in the second slot machine is the front configuration of the payout number display lamp and the stored number display lamp, (B) is the name of each segment lamp, (C) is an example of display of the payout number by the payout number display lamp, ( (D) is a display example of an error by a payout number display lamp, and (E) is a diagram showing a display example of a navigation number by a payout number display lamp. In the second slot machine, (A) is a display example at the time of setting change by the payout number display lamp, (B) is another display example at the time of setting change by the payout number display lamp, and (C) is by the payout number display lamp. Still another display example at the time of setting change, (D) is a display example of a set value by a payout number display lamp, (E) is another display example of a set value by a payout number display lamp, and (F) is a payout number display lamp. It is a figure which shows another example of a display of the setting value by. It is a schematic plan view showing a modification of the medal slot member of the second slot machine. (A) in the conventional slot machine is the schematic for demonstrating the visual field from the front door back side, (B) is another schematic for demonstrating the visual field from the front door back side. It is a perspective view of the state which removed the front door of the said 2nd slot machine. FIG. 10 is an internal front view showing the positional relationship between the reel unit and the medal payout device of the second slot machine. It is an internal side view which shows the positional relationship of the reel unit of a said 2nd slot machine, and a medal payout apparatus. The figure which shows schematic structure of the medal auxiliary tank of the said 2nd slot machine ((A) is a top view, (B) is sectional drawing of an empty state, (C) is sectional drawing of a full state, (D) Is a sectional view in a temporarily full state, (E) is a sectional view of a modified embodiment). In the second slot machine, (A) is an example of the size of the coupling member, (B) is an example of the interval and size of the two electrode pins, and (C) is an example of the coupling member in the medal auxiliary tank. It is a figure which shows the effect | action at the time of falling. It is an internal front view which shows the change aspect of the positional relationship between the reel unit and medal payout device of the second slot machine.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, “combination determination processing” refers to a combination of a plurality of combination determination result numbers (consisting of one or a plurality of game combinations or losers (except when no loser is set)). It means a selection act (also referred to as “role decision”) such as a lottery performed using an electronic device or the like in order to randomly select one or a plurality of winning decision result numbers (winning items). . Here, the combination determination result number is one or a plurality of game combinations that are allowed to be established in the game for which the combination determination result number is determined (selected) (“permitted winning combination” or “winning combination”). Or define a loss. The determination of a role is also referred to as “role lottery” or “internal lottery”, and “selection” in the lottery or win is also referred to as “籤” or “sen”.

  In addition, “establishment” when described as “game player is established”, “game player is established”, etc. means a game player corresponding to the determined role determination result number (game player with a game medal payout ( A combination of symbols (corresponding symbols) that constitutes a game combination (a small role) or a non-payout gaming combination (re-playing combination or special combination)) is a predetermined stop mode (for example, a mode on a valid line described later) It is used as a concept to indicate that it is displayed. However, regarding the timing of establishment, for example, when the reel stop operation is performed at a timing at which the corresponding symbol of the game player can be stopped and displayed on the active line, or the corresponding symbol of the game player stops on the active line It is possible to set an appropriate timing such as a point in time when the slot machine recognizes that the corresponding symbol of the game player is stopped and displayed on the active line, or a point when the identified result is stored in the storage area. .

Further, in the following description, a rule necessary for playing a game among a game medal insertion operation (manipulation operation) to a medal insertion slot 21 described later and a credited (stored) game medal by a player. The pressing operation of the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 for providing a number of gaming medals for gaming is collectively referred to as a betting operation. Also, this betting operation, the pressing operation of the clearing switch 24 (to be described later), the tilting operation of the start lever (also referred to as “start switch”) 25, and the pressing operations of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c by the player are collectively referred to as a game. This is called operation. In general, “injection” in a slot machine is used to mean that a game medal is “inserted into the slot machine”, and a case where the game medal is used to mean “used for gaming”. There is. In the following explanation, basically, the word “insert” is used in the former meaning, and the word “bet” is used in the latter meaning.

  Further, the “payout number” (also referred to as “payout number”) of game medals means the number of game medals given to the player in one game. In addition, the act of paying out game medals includes the act of actually paying out game medals from the slot machine (also referred to as “actual payout”), and the game medals stored in the slot machine electromagnetically. There is an act of increasing the stored numerical value (also referred to as “storage addition payout”).

  In addition, the “acquired number” of game medals (also referred to as “acquired number”) is a game medal acquired by a player in a predetermined period (which can be arbitrarily set, for example, an AT period or a bonus period). Means the numerical value counted by an acquisition number counter described later. The “difference number” of game medals (also referred to as “difference number”) is a value obtained by subtracting the total number of game medals betted from the total number of game medals paid out in a predetermined period (a negative value). Sometimes). Although the number of game medals “acquired” and “difference” can be used synonymously, they are treated as different concepts below.

  “Freeze” means that execution of a predetermined control process related to the progress of a game is delayed for a certain time. As the freeze, a freeze that is set when the operation of the start lever 25 is accepted (also referred to as “freeze at the start of reel rotation”) and a freeze that is set after the rotation of all reels is stopped (“freeze when the reel rotation is stopped”). Can also be provided as appropriate. During the freeze period, the game operation by the player is not accepted effectively.

  In the following description, “push navigation” refers to a process (action) of notifying the push order and the push position in order to assist the establishment of the game combination selected by the combination determination. Among the push navigations, the “RP Navi” (RP stands for replay) that assists the establishment of the re-playing role, the “winning navigation” that assists the establishment of the winning role (small role), What assists the stop display is also referred to as “eye-push navigation” (mainly performed on the sub-control means side). When it is desired to distinguish between the push navigation performed on the main control means side and the push navigation performed on the sub control means side, the former is referred to as “main side push navigation” (“main side RP navigation”, “main side prize winning navigation”. , “Main side push navigation”), and the latter also called “sub side push navigation” (“sub side RP navigation”, “sub side winning navigation”, “sub side push navigation”), It may also be referred to as “production” (“RP navigation production”, “winning navigation production”, “push navigation production”).

  In the following description and drawings, numerical values may be expressed in binary numbers or hexadecimal numbers in addition to decimal numbers. Therefore, in order to distinguish them, “B” is added to the end of the numerical value when expressed in binary, and “H” is added to the end of the numerical value when expressed in hexadecimal. In addition, in decimal notation, nothing is added to the end of the numerical value.

《First slot machine》
FIG. 1 shows a first slot machine (referred to as “slot machine 1”) as an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention. The basic configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS. This will be described with reference to FIG.
<Appearance of slot machine>
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 2 attached to the front surface of the main body casing so as to be openable and closable, and an upper panel assembly 10, The middle panel assembly 20, the lower panel assembly 30, and the tray assembly 40 are attached.

  A display screen 11a of an image display device (also referred to as a “liquid crystal display device”) 11 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side of the upper panel assembly 10 is disposed so as to face the front. The first effect lamp 12, the second effect lamps 13a and 13b, and the third effect lamps 14a and 14b are arranged in the periphery. A pair of upper speakers 15a and 15b are disposed on the lower left and right of the display screen 11a.

  A display window W is provided at the center of the middle panel assembly 20 so that the surfaces of the three reels 3a, 3b, and 3c arranged side by side in the main body casing face. A medal slot 21 for inserting game medals (game media), a 1-BET switch 22 for betting one game medal within the credited range, and a maximum bet allowable number (for example, three) A MAX-BET switch 23 for betting medals at once, a clearing switch 24 for paying out bet game medals and / or credited game medals, all reels 3a, 3b, 3c (reel The start lever 25, which is operated when starting the rotation of the "rotor", and three stops for individually stopping the rotation of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c Switches 26a, 26b, and 26c (the left stop switch 26a corresponds to the reel 3a, the center stop switch 26b corresponds to the reel 3b, and the right stop switch 26c corresponds to the reel 3c), and a medal slot A reject switch 27 and the like are provided for returning game medals inserted from 21 and staying there. The start lever is also referred to as “start switch”, and the stop switch is also referred to as “stop button”.

  The inside of the medal slot 21 includes an acceptance passage (which leads to a hopper 50 described later) through which the game medal is passed when the inserted game medal is effectively accepted, and a case where the inserted game medal is not accepted. The branch is branched to a return passage through which a game medal passes (which leads to a game medal payout port 41 described later), and a blocker 48 (see FIG. 2) is provided at the branch portion. The blocker 48 guides the game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 to the receiving passage during a period in which the inserted game medals are effectively accepted, and inserts it into the medal slot 21 during other periods. In order to guide the game medal to the return passage, the receiving passage and the return passage are selectively configured so that one can be opened and the other can be closed. In the following description, the blocker 48 is in an ON state indicates a state in which a game medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 is guided to a receiving passage (a state in which a game medal can be received), and the blocker 48 is in an OFF state. It is assumed that the game medal inserted into the mouth 21 is guided to the return path (game medal unacceptable state).

In addition, inside the medal insertion slot 21, three insertion medal sensors 28a, 28b, and 28c (see FIG. 2) for detecting game medals are provided. The inserted medal sensor 28a detects that a game medal has been inserted into the medal slot 21, and is positioned upstream of the position where the blocker 48 is installed on the passage through which the inserted game medal flows down. Is installed. The inserted medal sensor 28b detects that the game medal inserted into the medal slot 21 is guided into the receiving passage and is effectively received, and is located downstream of the position where the blocker 48 is installed (a hopper described later). (Close to 50). The inserted medal sensor 28c detects that a game medal inserted into the medal slot 21 has passed through a branch portion between the receiving passage and the return passage, and in the vicinity of the branch portion (position where the blocker 48 is installed). (Position slightly closer to the inserted medal sensor 28b).

  If both the inserted medal sensor 28a and the inserted medal sensor 28b detect a game medal, it means that the game medal has been inserted into the medal slot 21 and the inserted game medal has been accepted effectively. On the other hand, when the inserted medal sensor 28a detects a game medal, but the inserted medal sensor 28b does not detect a game medal, the game medal is inserted into the medal slot 21, but the inserted game medal is effectively accepted. Means that it has been returned. Further, when the three inserted medal sensors 28a, 28b, 28c detect the passage of game medals in a different order from the predetermined order (the order of 28a, 28c, 28b), or the passage of game medals with some inserted medal sensors. If is not detected, it means that an abnormal passage such as a game medal flowing backward has occurred.

  The display window W is configured such that when all three reels 3a to 3c are stopped, three symbols for each reel, a total of nine symbols, are displayed so as to be visible from the player. A winning line 29 that horizontally connects the symbol display areas in the middle stages of the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c is a winning line that is activated when a specified number of game medals are bet, and is on the activated winning line. It is configured so that it can be determined whether or not a game combination is established based on the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state. The activated winning line is also referred to as “effective line”.

  In the slot machine 1, various display lamps configured by LED lamps or the like are arranged. In the present embodiment, as the display lamps, a MAX-BET switch display lamp 46a, a BET number display lamp 46b, a throw-in display lamp 46c, a game start display lamp 46d, a re-game display lamp 46e, a status display lamp 46f, and a count display lamp. 46g, a stored number display lamp 46h, and a payout number display lamp 46j. These display lamps are configured to be controlled by a main control board 60 (main control means 100) described later.

  The MAX-BET switch display lamp 46a is lit up in a situation where a game medal can be betted, and is placed inside the MAX-BET switch 23. When the MAX-BET switch 23 is lit, the MAX-BET switch 23 is partially or entirely turned on. It is designed to shine. The other display lamps are arranged on the side of or below the display window W in the middle panel assembly 20.

  The BET number display lamp 46b (hereinafter also referred to as “BET lamp 46b”) displays the number of game medals bet, and is a 1-BET display that is lit when one or more game medals are bet. The lamp 46bC is composed of a 2-BET display lamp 46bB that is turned on when two or more sheets are used, and a MAX-BET display lamp 46bA that is turned on when there are three or more sheets. The insertable display lamp 46c is lit in a situation where a game medal can be inserted, and the game start display lamp 46d is lit in a situation where the start lever 25 can be operated to start a game. It is what is done. The re-game display lamp 46e is turned on when a re-game player described later is established in an arbitrary game and a game medal is automatically bet by an automatic bet process described later.

The state display lamp 46f is lit when the stored game medals are settled, and the number display lamp 46g is, for example, an initial value of the number of AT games (when AT is set). For example, “30”) is displayed, and thereafter, the display value of the number of games and AT games is subtracted by one, and when the additional number of AT games is determined, the additional number is added and displayed. The stored number display lamp 46h (hereinafter also referred to as “CRE lamp 46h”) displays the number of stored game medals while incrementing by one. The payout number display lamp 46j has a small role described later. The number of game medals to be paid out is displayed while incrementing by one. The stored number display lamp 46h and the number-of-payout display lamp 46j each display two 7-segment indicators (seven segment lamps for representing numbers, decimal points (dots)) in order to display upper digits and lower digits. It consists of one segment lamp to represent).

  The payout number display lamp 46j is also configured to display characters (alphabet) and numbers indicating the type of error when an abnormality (error) occurs in the slot machine 1. The errors set in this embodiment include HP error, HE error, H0 error, CE error, CP error, CH error, C0 error, C1 error, FE error, E1 error, E5 error, E6 error, E7 error, etc. There is. The HP error is an error when it is determined that a game medal has accumulated at a medal payout exit of the hopper 50 described later, and the HE error is an error when it is determined that a game medal in the hopper 50 is empty (a hopper empty error). The H0 error is an error when it is determined that the game medal has abnormally passed through the payout sensor. The CE error is an error when it is determined that a game medal has accumulated by the inserted medal sensor (game medal retention error), and the CP error is an error when it is determined that the inserted game medal has illegally passed, The C0 error is an error when it is determined that there is an abnormal input to the inserted medal sensor, and the C1 error is an error when it is determined that there is an abnormality in passing the inserted medal sensor. The FE error is an error when it is determined that the later-described auxiliary storage 85 is full (full error). The E1 error is an error when the contents of the storage device (RAM) are not normal when the power is turned on (RAM error). Yes, the E5 error is an error (rotation stop error) when the combination of symbols at the time of all-turning stop is abnormal (corresponding symbols constituting a role other than the permitted winning combination is stopped). The E6 error is an error (setting value error) when a setting value (setting value), which will be described later, for determining the winning decision probability is out of the range, and the E7 error is an update of a built-in random number used in each lottery or the like This is an error (built-in random error) when an abnormal state is detected. Each error of E1, E5, E6, and E7 (collectively referred to as “E system error”) is canceled by a setting change described later, and other errors are canceled by operating a reset switch 82 described later. It is like that.

  Further, the payout number display lamp 46j also has a function of displaying a navigation number (to be described later) indicating the operation order (pushing order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c. The number-of-payout display lamp 46j for displaying the navigation number is also referred to as “main-side push order indicator”. The payout amount display lamp 46j also has a function of displaying a set value, which will be described later, at the time of confirming the setting and changing the setting, which will be described later. The payout number display lamp 46j for displaying the set value is also referred to as a “set value display”.

  A transparent lower panel cover 31 is attached to the central portion of the lower panel assembly 30, and decorative lamps 32 a and 32 b are arranged on the left and right ends thereof. A translucent lower panel base and a lower panel illumination lamp (both not shown) provided with a predetermined pattern are attached to the back side of the lower panel cover 31, and the lower panel illumination lamp is turned on. By doing so, the design of the lower panel base is illuminated from the rear side.

  The tray assembly 40 is provided with a game medal payout opening 41 for paying out game medals and a game medal storage tray 42 for storing game medals so as to face the game medal payout opening 41. An ashtray 43 is provided on the left of the game medal storage tray 42. In addition, on the left and right sides of the game medal payout opening 41, speaker openings 45a made up of a large number of small holes are opposed to the front surfaces of a pair of lower speakers 44a and 44b (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side of the tray assembly 40. 45b are formed.

Furthermore, a hopper 50 (see FIG. 2) for paying out game medals obtained when a predetermined winning mode is configured as a result of the game is provided in the main body housing. A medal detection unit 51 (see FIG. 2) for detecting game medals is provided. Further, the hopper 50 has a function of physically storing game medals that have been inserted and received effectively. Further, an auxiliary storage 85 (see FIG. 2) for storing game medals overflowing from the hopper 50 is provided near the hopper 50, and the auxiliary storage 85 is full (from the auxiliary storage 85). A full detection unit 86 (see FIG. 2) for detecting whether or not game medals are likely to overflow) is provided.

<Reel>
Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is configured to rotate by driving stepping motors 35a, 35b, 35c (see FIG. 2). Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is made of a light-transmitting member, and a light-transmitting reel tape having a plurality of kinds of symbols (see FIG. 3) is displayed on the outer peripheral surface thereof. It is pasted. Further, back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c (see FIG. 2) are arranged on the inner surface side of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c, and the display window is turned on by lighting the back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c. The area of each of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c facing the inside of W is illuminated entirely from the inner surface side, or a predetermined symbol combination (for example, on the effective line 29, which is stopped and displayed on each reel 3a, 3b, 3c, Only the partial areas of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c are illuminated so that the game symbols corresponding to the game players arranged at different positions from the effective line 29 are conspicuous.

<Basic operations for playing games>
In order to play a game in the slot machine 1, first, a bet is made by actually inserting a game medal into the medal insertion slot 21, or one of the 1-BET switch 22 and the MAX-BET switch 23 is operated, and the credit range. The betting line 29 is activated by betting a prescribed number of game medals. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number of game medals required to activate the pay line 29 is set to 3 in each of the RT states, which will be described later, non-RT, RT1, RT2, and RT3. However, the specified number is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate, such as setting the specified number to a different value according to the RT state or the like. Also, a plurality of pay lines may be provided, and the number of pay lines to be activated may be changed according to the number of game medals bet.

Next, when the player operates the start lever 25, the number of bets is fixed (the betted game medals are used for the game), and a combination determination process described later is performed. Thereafter, the minimum game time ( The time that must be secured as a minimum from the start of rotation of all reels in one game to the start of rotation of all reels in the next game (for example, 4.1
2), the reels 3a to 3c start rotating, and a plurality of kinds of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3a to 3c move up and down in the display window W (normally Move from top to bottom). When the rotation of the reels 3a to 3c reaches a predetermined speed and becomes a constant speed rotation, the stop switches 26a to 26c are activated (the operation of the stop switch can be effectively accepted), and the player can stop the stop switch 26a. Is operated so that the rotation of the reel 3a stops, the operation of the stop switch 26b stops the rotation of the reel 3b, and the operation of the stop switch 26c stops the rotation of the reel 3c.

  Here, when it is determined that the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line 29 is in a predetermined winning mode (corresponding symbol of a game player who can acquire a game medal), each winning mode is determined. The number of game medals corresponding to is paid out by the hopper 50 or added as credits.

<Connection between control board and each device>
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the main control board for controlling the slot machine 1 includes three control boards: a main control board 60, a sub-main control board 70A, and a sub-sub control board 70B. Main control board 70A and sub-sub control board 70B are collectively referred to as sub-control board 70). Main control related to the progress of the game (including drive control of reels 3a to 3c and role determination processing) is performed by a control circuit arranged on the main control board 60, and illumination by lamps such as back lamps 38a to 38c. Control and the like are performed by a control circuit provided on the sub-main control board 70A. The effect image display control by the image display device 11 and the sound generation control from the speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b are mainly configured to be performed by a control circuit disposed on the sub-sub control board 70B. Yes. Further, information transmission between the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70 can be performed only in one direction from the main control board 60 to the sub main control board 70A. Information transmission to and from the control board 70B can be performed in both directions.

  The main control board 60 includes a main CPU 61 that performs various arithmetic processes related to games, a ROM 62 that is a read-only storage device that stores a control program and the like, and a RAM 63 that is a storage device that can write and read information (“ RAM ”is also referred to as“ RWM ”), and each drive circuit and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 62, whereby control relating to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 is performed. It is like that. Note that the ROM 62 and the RAM 63 are nonvolatile storage devices, and are configured to hold stored information even when power is not supplied.

  The main CPU 61 includes a clock pulse generator 64 for generating a clock pulse (clock signal), a frequency divider 65 for frequency-dividing the clock pulse generated by the clock pulse generator 64, and a clock pulse (or frequency-divided). Are connected to a random number generator 66 for generating a random number for use in determining a role and a random number acquisition circuit 67 for acquiring a random number generated by the random number generator 66. The clock pulse generator 64 is composed of two oscillators (not shown), and asynchronous clock signals are output from the respective oscillators. Hereinafter, a clock signal having a predetermined frequency output from one oscillator is referred to as an internal clock, and a clock signal having a predetermined frequency (which is different from the internal clock but may be the same) is output from the other oscillator. Is called an external clock. For example, the internal clock is used as a random number update clock used for a predetermined lottery other than the operation clock of the main CPU 61 and the combination determination, and the external clock is used as a random number update clock used for the combination determination. The main CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, frequency divider 65, random number generator 66, random number fetch circuit 67, interface circuit 68, and the like may be mounted on one IC chip and configured as a one-chip microcomputer. The main CPU 61 transmits signals to the motor drive circuit 36a, the display lamp control circuit 47, the hopper drive circuit 52, and the sub control board 70 through the interface circuit 68, and the reel position detection circuits 37a and 37b. , 37c, the payout detection signal circuit 53, and the storage state signal circuit 87.

The motor drive circuit 36a is a circuit for performing rotation / stop control of the stepping motors 35a, 35b, and 35c for rotating and driving the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c, respectively. The display lamp control circuit 47 is used for various displays described above. It is a circuit for controlling the lamp for use. The reel position detection circuits 37a, 37b, and 37c are circuits that transmit detection signals from reel sensors (not shown) installed on the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c to the main control board 60 (detection circuit 37a). Corresponds to the reel 3a, the detection circuit 37b corresponds to the reel 3b, and the detection circuit 37c corresponds to the reel 3c). The hopper drive circuit 52 is a circuit that drives the hopper 50 to pay out game medals when a small role is established, and the payout detection signal circuit 53 indicates that the game medals have been paid out from the hopper 50. This circuit transmits a payout detection signal to the main control board 60 when it is detected by the medal detection unit 51. The storage state signal circuit 87 generates a storage state signal indicating whether or not the auxiliary storage 85 is full according to the detection result of the full detection unit 86.
It is a circuit that transmits to the main control board 60.

  Further, the slot machine 1 is supplied with power from the power supply device 80 via the main control board 60. A power switch 81, a reset switch 82, and a setting key type switch 83 are connected to the power supply device 80, and a signal from each of these switches is transmitted to the main CPU 61 via the interface circuit 68. ing. Further, the main CPU 61 is configured to receive a signal from the setting change switch 84 via the interface circuit 68.

  The power switch 81 is a switch that accepts power-on and power-off operations from the power supply device 80 to the slot machine 1, and the reset switch 82 has a predetermined error (an error other than the above-mentioned E system error) in the slot machine 1. When this occurs, the switch is operated by a game shop clerk or the like when the cause of the error is removed and the error is resolved. When the reset switch 82 is operated, the error occurrence information stored in the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70 is cleared, and accordingly, the processing at the time of error elimination is performed by the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70. Executed. The setting key type switch 83 is a switch that is operated when performing setting confirmation and setting change of a setting value that determines the level (rank) of the role determination probability, and the setting change switch 84 has a plurality of setting values. This is a switch for changing in stages (6 stages in the present embodiment).

  When the front door 2 is open (also referred to as “door open state”) and the power is supplied to the slot machine 1 (the power switch 81 is ON), the setting key switch 83 is in the ON state. It is possible to confirm the setting by operating. Further, in a state where the door is open and power is not supplied to the slot machine 1 (power switch 81 is OFF), the setting key switch 83 is operated to ON, and the power switch 81 remains in that state. Is turned on (power is turned on to the slot machine 1), the setting can be changed. Furthermore, each time the setting change switch 84 is operated in this state, the set value can be updated one step at a time. Further, after the setting value is updated, the start lever 25 is tilted to confirm the updated setting value, and after the confirmation, the setting key switch 83 is turned off to complete the setting change operation. It is supposed to be. The setting key type switch 83 can be switched between an ON state and an OFF state by inserting a predetermined key member (setting key) into a predetermined lock member provided on the main body side and rotating the key member. Yes. In addition, setting confirmation and setting change cannot be executed in a state where a game is being executed (a state where a game medal is bet (including a case where an automatic bet is placed) or a state where a reel is rotating) It can be executed only in a game standby state. At the time of confirming the setting and changing the setting, the set value is displayed on the payout amount display lamp 46j by using six integer values “1 to 6” (separate for displaying the set value). May be provided in the housing of the slot machine 1).

The power from the power supply device 80 is supplied to the sub main control board 70A via the main control board 60, and further supplied to the sub sub control board 70B via the sub main control board 70A (power supply apparatus 80). Power may be directly supplied to the sub-main control board 70A and the sub-sub control board 70B). A supply voltage monitoring circuit for monitoring a voltage supply state on a circuit for supplying power from the power supply device 80 to the main control board 60 and on a circuit for supplying power to the sub main control board 70A via the main control board 60 (Not shown) are provided. Each supply voltage monitoring circuit determines that the power supply is cut off when the supply voltage drops to a predetermined voltage value, and outputs a power cut detection signal to the main CPU 61 and a sub-main CPU 71 described later. In addition, each supply voltage monitoring circuit, when the supply voltage is restored to a predetermined voltage value (a value different from the voltage value for power-off determination (for example, a higher value, but may be the same value)) The power-on detection signal is sent to the main CPU 61 and the sub-main CP.
The data is output to U71. It should be noted that the voltage value when detecting power-off of the main control board 60 is set to a value higher than the voltage value when detecting power-off of the sub-main control board 70A, and before the sub-main control board 70A. The main control board 60 is configured to perform a process (power-off process) programmed to be executed when the power is turned off (the same may be applied to turning on the power).

  Further, the main CPU 61 is connected to or mounted on the switch board 90, the reel stop signal circuit 91, the start lever 25, the inserted medal sensors 28a, 28b, 28c, and the 1-BET switch 22. The signals from the MAX-BET switch 23 and the clearing switch 24 are input via the interface circuit 68.

  Further, a blocker 48 is connected to the main CPU 61 via an interface circuit 68, and this blocker 48 is configured to be ON / OFF controlled. In the following description, a signal for controlling ON / OFF of the blocker 48 is also referred to as a “blocker signal”. Further, although not shown, the slot machine 1 is provided with a door sensor for detecting the open / closed state of the front door 2, and a signal from the door sensor is input to the main CPU 61 via the interface circuit 68. It has become so. The main CPU 61 determines whether the front door 2 is in a closed state (also referred to as “door closed state”) or an open state (door open state) based on a signal from the door sensor.

Although not shown, the main CPU 61 is connected to a data counter, a hall computer, etc. via an external connection terminal board or the like when a predetermined gaming state (for example, an AT state or a bonus state) is entered. A predetermined signal (also referred to as an “outer end signal”) is output, and the number of times set in a predetermined gaming state or the like can be managed or presented to the player by this outer end signal.

  On the other hand, on the sub-main control board 70A, a sub-main CPU 71 that mainly performs various arithmetic processes related to production management, a ROM 72 that is a read-only storage device that stores control programs and the like, and information can be written and read. A RAM 73 that is a storage device is provided, and each drive circuit and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 72, whereby control related to management of image effects and sound effects in the slot machine 1 and control related to lamp effects. Etc. are to be performed. Note that the ROM 72 and the RAM 73 are non-volatile storage devices, and are configured to hold stored information even when power is not supplied. The sub-main CPU 71 is connected to a clock pulse generator and a frequency divider (not shown), and executes predetermined processing according to a clock signal generated by the clock pulse generator and the frequency divider. It has become.

  The sub-main CPU 71 is configured to receive various signals from the main control board 60 via the interface circuit 74 and transmit signals to the lamp control circuit 18. The lamp control circuit 18 is a circuit that controls lighting of the lamps such as the back lamps 38a to 38c.

  The sub main CPU 71 is configured to transmit various signals to the sub sub control board 70B via the interface circuit 74 and to receive various signals from the sub sub control board 70B. Hereinafter, a signal (control signal) transmitted from the main control board 60 to the sub-main control board 70A is also referred to as a “control command”, and a signal (notification signal or effect signal) transmitted from the sub-main control board 70A to the sub-sub control board 70B. ) Is also referred to as “production command”. Further, a signal (status signal) transmitted from the sub-sub control board 70B to the sub-main control board 70A is also referred to as a “status command”.

  On the sub-sub control board 70B, a sub-sub CPU 75 that mainly performs various arithmetic processes relating to control of image effects and sound effects, a ROM 76 that is a read-only storage device that stores control programs and the like, and information can be written and read. A random access memory (RAM) 77 is provided, and the drive circuits and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 76, whereby control relating to image effects and sound effects is performed. Note that the ROM 76 and the RAM 77 are nonvolatile storage devices, and are configured to hold stored information even when power is not supplied.

  The sub-sub CPU 75 receives a notification signal or an effect signal from the sub-main control board 70A via the interface circuit 78, transmits a signal to the display device control circuit 16 and the speaker control circuit 17, and also transmits the signal to the sub-main control board 70A. Is configured to transmit a status signal. The display device control circuit 16 is a circuit that controls the image display device 11 to display a predetermined effect image, and the speaker control circuit 17 controls the type and volume of sound generated from speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b. It is a circuit to control. The image display device 11 is also configured to function as a push display (also referred to as “sub-side push order display”) that displays the operation order (push order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c.

<Reel pattern arrangement>
In the present embodiment, the symbols displayed on the reels 3a to 3c are arranged as shown in FIG. 3 (“left reel”, “middle reel”, and “right reel” in FIG. 3b and 3c respectively). That is, each of the reels 3a to 3c includes “red seven”, “blue seven”, “white seven”, “bar”, “blank”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “replay”. A predetermined number of 10 kinds of symbols are arranged. Hereinafter, the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c are also referred to as a left reel (left cylinder), a middle reel (middle cylinder), and a right reel (right cylinder), respectively.

<Type of gamer>
In the present embodiment, the symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed on the reels 3a to 3c are set as shown in FIG. 4, and they are symbol combinations (corresponding symbols) constituting a game combination. As the game combination in the present embodiment, one special combination (BB combination; BB is an abbreviation of big bonus. Also referred to as “1 type BB”), five re-playing combinations 1-5, A total of 11 winning combinations (small roles) of 5 to 1 are set. FIG. 4 shows the symbol combinations (corresponding symbols) for establishing each game combination, the number of game medals paid out when the game combination is established, and the like.

  Even if the BB role is established, the game medal is not paid out, and a predetermined bonus (also referred to as “BB” in the present embodiment) as a special feature is activated when the establishment is established, and from the next game to the normal game Is a game combination (bonus combination) indicating that a predetermined bonus game (also referred to as “BB game”) executed under different conditions can be started. The BB combination is a combination of symbols whose corresponding symbols are “white seven, white seven, white seven” (the names of the symbols constituting the game combination are described in the order of reels 3a, 3b, and 3c. The same applies hereinafter). Yes. The corresponding symbol of the BB combination is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 when the symbol “white seven” can be drawn in each reel by the pressing position of each reel when the BB combination is won. The bonus game that can be started when the BB combination is established ends when a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, for example, 24 games, but the numerical value can be changed as appropriate) is executed (as a change mode, a predetermined game) (The game may be ended when more than 215 game medals are paid out).

In this embodiment, only the BB role is provided as a special role. However, as another special role, an RB role (RB is an abbreviation for regular bonus) or an MB role (MB is an abbreviation for middle bonus. “2 types BB”).
May also be provided. Then, it may be set to start the RB game as a bonus game from the next game when the RB combination is established, and to start the MB game as the bonus game from the next game when the MB combination is established. The RB game in this case is terminated when, for example, a small role has been established a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) or a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) has been consumed, For example, the game may be ended when a predetermined number (for example, more than 200) of game medals has been paid out. Also, a plurality of special roles (for example, a plurality of types of BB roles or both BB roles and MB roles may be provided).

  Re-gamers 1 to 5 do not pay out game medals when established, but perform the next game without reducing the number of game medals held by the player (without newly inserting game medals). It is a gaming combination (replaying combination) that is permitted. Of these, the re-game player 2 is established as a condition for transition from non-RT to RT1, which will be described later, and the re-game player 3 is established as a condition for transition from RT 1 to non-RT. . Therefore, the re-game player 2 is also referred to as “RT1 transfer RP”, and the re-game player 3 is also referred to as “non-RT transfer RP”. Further, the replaying combination 1 is also referred to as “ordinary RP”, and the replaying combinations 4 and 5 are also referred to as “white seven RP” because the corresponding pattern includes the symbol “white seven”.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (reel symbol), the symbols “replay” on each reel of the left reel, the middle reel and the right reel constituting the re-playing combination 1 are arranged within 5 symbols on each reel. Yes. As a result, when the re-game player 1 wins, the corresponding symbol “replay / replay / replay” may be stopped and displayed on the active line 29 (also referred to as “withdraw”) regardless of the pressing order or the pressing position. This is possible (see the description of the reel rotation stop control by the reel control means 134 described later). Like this replaying combination 1, regardless of the operation timing of each stop switch, a combination that can draw the corresponding symbol (one of them when there are a plurality of sets) onto the active line 29 is “100 It is also referred to as “a game player who can be drawn in.” Note that, as with the re-game player 1, the re-game players 2 and 3 are game players that can be pulled in 100%.

  The small combinations 1 to 5 are game combinations (winning combinations) configured such that a predetermined number of game medals are paid out when established. The small roles 1 to 3 are also referred to as “bell roles” because the symbols “Bell” are included in the corresponding symbols. Of the bell roles, the small role 1 is also referred to as a “bell-matched bell” because the corresponding symbol is “Bell Bell Bell” (also referred to as “Die A”). Similarly, the small role 2 is also referred to as “Replay Bell” because the corresponding symbol is “Replay Bell Replay” (also referred to as “Die B”). -"Bell watermelon / cherry" (also referred to as "outcome C". "/" Means "or"), so it is also referred to as "separate bell". The corresponding symbol can be changed as appropriate. For example, the corresponding symbol of the small role 2 may be a symbol combination in which a predetermined symbol (for example, “bar”) is aligned. Each of the small roles 1 to 3 is a game role that can be pulled in 100%.

  The small role 4 is also referred to as a “cherry role” because the corresponding symbol is “Cherry / ANY / ANY” (ANY indicates an arbitrary symbol). The small combination 4 is also referred to as a “rare combination” because the winning probability in determining the combination is set lower than other small combinations. The small role 5 is a winning combination whose corresponding symbol is “blue seven blank blank”. The small combination 5 is also referred to as a “single combination” because the number of payouts when it is established is set to one.

<Winning items for role determination>
The role determination process (role lottery) is performed once in one game, and one or a plurality of winning items are selected as a role determination result (lottery result). FIG. 5 shows the types of winning items selected by the combination determination process and the winning combinations corresponding to the types. Note that the “combination determination number (YK number)” and “combination role determination number (YYK number)” shown in FIG. 5 are numbers associated with each winning item. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, 13 combination determination numbers (YK numbers) from “1” to “13” and one combination combination determination number (YYK number) are set. In addition, each winning item or each winning combination included in each winning item is also referred to as a “condition device”. For example, the selection of the replay C is also referred to as “the replay C condition device operates” or “the replay 1, 2, 4 condition device operates”. The contents of some winning items will be specifically described below.

  YK numbers 1 to 8 shown in FIG. 5A are associated with winning items (replays A to H) in which the winning combination is a replaying combination. In the remarks column of FIG. 5 (A), in which case the winning combination corresponding to each winning item is established, the transition state of the RT state when the winning combination is established, and each RT state (described later) (Non-RT, RT1, RT2, RT3) indicate whether or not the selection is possible (circle indicates that selection is possible, and × indicates that there is no possibility of selection), etc. (Notes on FIG. 5B) The same applies to the column). Replay A (YK No. 1) is a result of determining the winning combination that the replaying player 1 is a single winning combination. When this is selected, the replaying player 1 is always established regardless of the pressing order or the pressing position. Thus, reel stop control is performed.

  In the replays B to D (YK numbers 2 to 4), the replay combination 1 and a plurality of replay combinations including the replay combination 2 that is the RT1 transition RP are associated as duplicate winning combinations, and any of them When is selected, the following reel stop control is performed. That is, when each stop switch is operated in accordance with a predetermined pressing order (also referred to as “correct answer pressing order”) (also referred to as “correct answer pressing order”), the re-game combination 2 that is the RT1 transition RP is always established. When each stop switch is operated without following the correct answer pressing order (also referred to as “when the pressing order is incorrect”), the re-playing combination 1 that is won repeatedly is always established. These replays B to D are set so that they can be selected only during non-RT, which will be described later. Whether the RT state is promoted (whether to shift from non-RT to RT1) or maintained (non-RT Is set as a role determination result (winning item) to be controlled. In addition, “left first”, “middle first”, “right first” “left”, “middle”, and “right” described in the remarks column in the figure indicate stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c. "First" means the pressing order for operating the stop switch first. For example, “medium first” indicates a pressing order in which the stop switch 26b is operated first (the pressing order after the second is unquestioned).

  In the replays E to G (YK numbers 5 to 7), the replay combination 1 and a plurality of replay combinations including the replay combination 3 that is a non-RT transition RP are associated as duplicate winning combinations. When any one of the replays E to G is selected, the replaying player 1 is always established when the pushing order by the player is the correct pushing order, and the regaming player 3 is always formed when the pushing order is the wrong answer. To be controlled. These replays E to G are set so that they can be selected only during RT1 to be described later. Depending on the pressing order, the RT state is maintained (remains at RT1) or falls (shifted from RT1 to non-RT). ) Is set as a controlled role determination result.

In the replay game H (YK number 8), the replay game combination 1 and the replay game combinations 4 and 5 which are white seven RPs are associated with the duplicate winning combination. When replay H is selected, the player's push order is “Right → Middle → Left”, and depending on the push position of the right reel and the middle reel, both the right reel and the middle reel have the symbol “white seven”. Re-playing role 4 is established, and the player's push order is “Right → Middle → Left”, and in the right reel, the symbol “White Seven” is drawn, but in the middle reel When the symbol “White Seven” cannot be drawn in, and when the player's push order is “Right → Left → Middle” and the symbol “White Seven” is drawn on the right reel, Is controlled to hold. On the other hand, if the player's push order is the left first or middle first, and the right first push order and the symbol “white seven” cannot be pulled in the right reel, It is controlled to be established. This replay H is set so that it can be selected only during RT1, which will be described later, and when the first right push order operation is performed at the time of selection, the symbol “white seven” is aligned on the active line 29. It is set as a so-called hand combination determination result that is not complete. The re-games B to H are also referred to as “push-order re-games” because the established re-games differ depending on the player's push order.

  YK numbers 9 to 13 are associated with winning items (winnings A to D) in which the winning combination is a small combination. In the winning prize A, small roles 1 to 3 which are bell roles are associated with duplicate winning combinations. When winning A is elected, a small role 1 is always established if the player's push order is the first left, a small role 2 if the middle first, and a small role 3 if the right is first. To be controlled. In the winning prize B, the small roles 1 to 3 that are the bell roles and the small role 4 that is the cherry roles are associated with each other as the duplicate winning roles. When winning B is selected, a small role 3 is always established if the player's push order is the first left, a small role 1 is in the middle first, and a small role 2 is always established in the right first. To be controlled. In the winning prize C, the small roles 1 to 3 that are the bell roles, the small role 4 that is the cherry roles, and the small role 5 that is the single role are associated with the duplicate winning roles. When winning C is elected, a small role 2 is always established if the player's pushing order is the first left, a small role 3 is established in the middle first, and a small role 1 is always established in the right first. To be controlled. In the winning prize D, the small combinations 1 to 5 are associated as duplicate winning combinations. When winning D is selected, as in the case where winning A is selected, small player 1 is given when the player's pushing order is left first, small player 2 is given when right first, In this case, the small combination 3 is controlled so that it is always established. The winning prizes A to D are also referred to as “push order small combinations” because the established small combinations differ depending on the player's pushing order. In addition, the push order replay game combination and the push order small combination are collectively referred to as “push order combination”.

  In the winning prize E, a small combination 4 which is a cherry combination is associated with a single winning combination. When winning E is selected, depending on the pushing position on the left reel, if the symbol “cherry” is drawn on the left reel, the small part 4 is established, and if not, the losing eye is stopped and displayed. Controlled. Winning A to D can be selected in any RT state (non-RT, RT1, RT2, RT3 described later), and winning E can be selected in non-RT, RT1, RT2 except RT3. .

  In the present embodiment, the winning combination that can be established in accordance with the actual pressing order changes, and the winning items that change the number of game medals awarded accordingly, for example, in the correct pressing order, the number of payouts is large ( There are no winning items (also referred to as “push order bells”) that have a small number of payouts (for example, one) in the wrong answer pressing order (for example, 9). However, such a push order bell may be provided. The number of options for selecting the correct answer pressing order may be so-called three choices (in this case, the number of corresponding winning items is a multiple of three) or six choices (in this case, the number of corresponding winning items) May be a multiple of 6.

  YYK number 1 shown in FIG. 5B is associated with a winning item (BB1) in which the winning combination is the BB winning combination. When BB1 (YYK No. 1) is selected, if the player's pushing position on each reel is a pushing position where each symbol “white seven” can be pulled in, the BB role is established and the pushing position cannot be pulled in. When losing eyes are stopped and displayed. Note that once the winning combination determination result number 1 is selected, the winning of the BB combination (information on the winning flag) is carried over to the next game until the BB combination is established. In addition, in the state where the winning combination of the BB role is carried over, when a re-playing role or small role is elected as the winning role, the corresponding symbol of the re-playing role or small role is preferentially drawn onto the active line 29. Reel control is performed (the establishment of the BB combination may be prioritized). This BB1 (YYK number 1) can be selected only for non-RT and RT1, which will be described later (the winning probability is common to each RT state).

<Role determination probability and setting difference>
In the combination determination process, the probability (selection probability) that each winning item is selected can be arbitrarily set. In addition, the winning combination determination probability can be configured to be able to be changed according to the above set value set by a game clerk or the like. In the present embodiment, it has a six-stage setting value configuration of settings 1 to 6, and the winning item in which the role determination probability is changed according to the setting value and the role determination probability is unchanged even if the setting value changes. It has a winning item. Hereinafter, setting so that the winning combination determination probability is changed according to the set value is referred to as “setting difference”. It is possible to arbitrarily determine whether or not a setting difference is provided for each winning item. As an example, there is no setting difference for a winning item that becomes a lottery opportunity for a lottery that affects the payout rate in the slot machine 1 (the ratio of the number of payouts to the number of game medals provided for games). For winning items that must not be set, it may be possible to provide a setting difference or not.

Next, a characteristic configuration of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with additional reference to FIGS.
<Functional block>
As shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described mainly from a functional viewpoint. Mainly, a betting operation for betting game medals (for example, a game medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 21). , 1-BET switch 22 or MAX-BET switch 23 pressing operation), reel rotation start operation for rotating each of the stopped reels 3a to 3c (for example, tilting operation of the start lever 25), a plurality of types of symbols Each reel rotation stop operation (for example, pressing operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3a, 3b, and 3c that variably display the game medals that are betted or stored (credited). For each game operation performed by the player, such as a clearing operation (for example, pressing the clearing switch 24) Operation signal output means 95 for outputting (also referred to as “game operation signal”), main control means 100 (corresponding to the main control board 60) for performing main control relating to the progress of the game, and depending on the game situation Sub-control means 200 (corresponding to the sub-control board 70) that performs predetermined effect control is provided.

  The main control means 100 can be broadly divided into a game state management means 110 that mainly manages game state, a game progress management means 130 that mainly manages game progress, and a main communication control that controls communication in the main control means 100. And means 150. Among these, the game state management means 110 includes the set value control means 111, the RT state control means 112, the re-game operation control means 113, the bonus operation control means 114, the freeze control means 115, the game mode control means 116, and the random number generation / Incorporating means 117 is provided.

  Further, the game progress management means 130 includes an acceptance medal management means 131, a combination determination means 132, an effect group number determination means 133, a reel control means 134, a stop display symbol determination means 135, a payout medal management means 136, a blocker control means 137, A display lamp control unit 138, a push order management unit 139, and a lottery group number determination unit 140 are provided. The main communication control unit 150 includes a control command transmission unit 151 and an outer end signal transmission unit 152. Each of the above-described units in the main control unit 100 includes a main CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, hardware such as an electronic circuit, a control program stored in the ROM 62, and the like disposed on the main control board 60 shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software.

(Each means constituting the game state management means 110)
The set value control means 111 is configured to control numerical values (also referred to as “management set values”) for internally managing the set values of the role determination probability (six-stage configuration of settings 1 to 6). ing. In the present embodiment, continuous integer values from 1 to 6 (integer values 1 to 6 respectively correspond to settings 1 to 6) are used as management setting values. The management set value data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63, and is referred to when checking the set value in the combination determining process, and is set when checking the setting or changing the setting. Value indicator (
This is referred to when the set value is displayed on the payout number display lamp 46j). Further, the management set value is changed according to a setting change operation by the game shop clerk. Specifically, each time the setting key type switch 83 is operated to the ON state and the setting change switch 84 is operated in that state, the setting key type switch 83 is updated one by one.

As shown in FIG. 7, the RT state control means 112 is configured to control the setting of four RT states: non-RT, RT1, RT2, and RT3. Non-RT is an RT state that is set when the RAM (RAM 63) is initialized, and the probability that a re-game player is won in the role determination (selection probability of re-games A to D that can be selected in non-RT) Is the standard value (approximately “1 / 7.3”)
Is set to During this non-RT, the process shifts to RT1 when the condition P1 is satisfied, and shifts to RT2 when the condition P2 is satisfied. The condition P1 is that the corresponding symbol “replay / cherry / replay” of the RT1 transition RP (replaying game 2) is stopped and displayed on the active line 29. The condition P2 is that the winning item BB1 (YYK number 1) is selected in the combination lottery (however, the BB combination is not established).

RT1 has a higher value (for example, approximately “1 / 1.5”) that the probability of winning a re-gamer (total of the selection probabilities of replays A and E to H that can be selected in RT1) is higher than that of non-RT. And the RT state in which the probability that a loser is selected in the role lottery is set to be low (there may be no loss). In RT1, the process shifts to RT2 when the condition P2 is satisfied, and shifts to non-RT when the condition P3 is satisfied. The condition P3 is that the corresponding symbol “Replay Cherry Bell” of the non-RT transition RP (replaying combination 3) is stopped and displayed on the active line 29.

  RT2 is an RT state (also referred to as “inside of BB”) that is set when the winning combination of the BB combination is carried over, and the probability that the replaying combination is won (selection of the replay A that can be selected in the RT2) Probability) is set equal to non-RT. During RT2, the process proceeds to RT3 when the condition P4 is satisfied. The condition P4 is that the BB combination is established.

  RT3 is an RT state (also referred to as “BB in operation”) set from the next game when the BB combination is established, and a bonus game described later can be executed during this RT3. In RT3, a re-game player is not won, and any one of winning prizes A to D is always won (no losing). Further, during RT3, the system is shifted to non-RT when the condition P5 is satisfied. The condition P5 is that a specified number of games (24 games) are consumed (performed) during RT3.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the re-game operation control means 113 is allowed to play the next game without betting a game medal owned by the player (“ It is configured to be set to “game operating state”. When the re-game operation state is set, information indicating the re-game operation state (also referred to as “re-game operation state flag”) is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 (for example, the value “1” is stored). Is done. The set re-game operation state flag is cleared (for example, a value “0” is stored) at a predetermined time until the re-game operation state is canceled.

The bonus operation control means 114 is selected when a bonus combination (BB combination in this embodiment) is won (
A predetermined process is executed in a period from when the winning item BB1 is won) until the end of the bonus game executed when the BB combination is established. Specifically, when the BB combination (BB1) is won, information indicating that the BB combination is won is also set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 (also referred to as “BB winning flag”). In addition, when the BB combination is established, information indicating that the BB is operating (also referred to as “BB operation flag”) is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 (at this time, the BB winning flag is cleared). ). Also, the BB operation flag is cleared when the bonus game end condition is satisfied.

  The freeze control means 115 is a freeze that delays execution of a control process related to the progress of the game (for example, a process of accepting a bet operation, a reel rotation start operation, a reel rotation stop operation, etc.) for a predetermined time when a predetermined condition is established. Is configured to set.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the game mode control means 116 is configured to control the setting of six game modes from the game mode 0 to the game mode 5. The game mode means a game state (also referred to as “main game state”) mainly related to the set state of the AT, which is controlled on the main control means side separately from the RT state.

  The game mode 0 is a normal (non-advantageous) game state in which, on average, the period of stay during a game is the longest. During the game mode 0, the game mode 1 is shifted to when the condition Q1 is satisfied. The condition Q1 means that a winning prize D (no setting difference is provided) is won in the winning combination. When winning D is won, a lottery ("CZ lottery" (CZ is an abbreviation of chance zone)) for determining whether or not to shift to the game mode 1 is performed, and in this CZ lottery, The condition Q1 may be that a lottery result (also referred to as “CZ winning”) determined to shift to mode 1 is obtained.

  The game mode 1 is a CZ-prepared game state that is shifted from the game mode 0 when the winning D is won in the role determination in the game mode 0. In this game mode 1, the game mode 2 is entered when the condition Q2 is satisfied. The condition Q3 is that a predetermined number (for example, two times) of games are consumed.

  The game mode 2 is a game state set as a CZ (chance zone) that is shifted from the game mode 1 when a predetermined number of games are consumed in the game mode 1. In the game mode 2, the game mode 3 is entered when the condition Q1 is satisfied, and the game mode 0 is entered when the condition Q3 is satisfied. The condition Q3 is that a predetermined number (for example, 15 times) of games are consumed without the condition Q1 being satisfied. It should be noted that AT lottery, AT stock lottery, or game mode transition lottery may be performed in accordance with the winning combination determination result in the game mode 2. The AT lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to set an AT, and the AT stock lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not the number of AT settable times (stock number) can be added and the number of additions. The game mode transition lottery is a lottery that determines whether or not the game mode 2 can be shifted to another game mode (for example, the game mode 3). A process of setting a predetermined flag (also referred to as “AT flag”) for identifying that the AT is set when the AT lottery is won (set to “1”) is executed. When shifting to mode 0, the AT flag is cleared (set to “0”). When the AT stock lottery is won, a process of adding the number of stocks to a predetermined counter (also referred to as “AT stock counter”) is executed. When the game mode 2 is shifted to the game mode 0, the count is counted. The value is cleared.

The game mode 3 is an AT-prepared game state that is shifted from the game mode 2 when the winning prize D is won in the combination determination in the game mode 2. In this game mode 3, the game mode 4 is entered when the condition Q4 is satisfied. The condition Q4 is that one of the replays B, C, and D is won in the role determination, or the RT state is RT1. In the game mode 3, when any of the re-games B to H is won during the non-RT or RT1 stay, the RP navigation for notifying the correct push order is executed. Therefore, RT
It becomes easy for the state to be promoted (non-RT → RT1) (RT1 transition RP is likely to be established), and it is easy to prevent the RT state from being demoted (RT1 → non-RT) (re-entry). It is difficult to display the corresponding symbol of the game 3).

  The game mode 4 is an AT game state shifted from the game mode 3. When the game mode 3 is switched to the game mode 4, the value of the AT game number counter for counting the number of games (AT game number) executable as AT (game mode 4) is set to “30”. The The value of the AT game number counter is decremented by “1” for each game while staying in the game mode 4. In the game mode 4, the above-described RP navigation is executed in the same manner as when staying in the game mode 3. Therefore, it is easy to stay at RT1 while staying in the game mode 4. Since RT1 has a high probability of winning a re-gamer and a low probability of losing, the longer the period of staying at RT1, the more advantageous for the player. It should be noted that a lottery for adding the AT stock lottery or the number of AT games (also referred to as “AT game number extra lottery”) is performed in accordance with the result of determining the combination in the game mode 4 (for example, winning D of the winning prize D). May be. When the AT game number extra lottery is won, the extra number corresponding to the winning is added to the AT game number counter.

  In the game mode 4, the game mode 0 is entered when the condition Q5 is satisfied. The condition Q5 is that games for the number of AT games are consumed (the value of the AT game number counter is “0”). When the AT stock counter manages (stores) the AT stock count, the AT stock count is converted to the AT game count when the value of the AT game count counter reaches “0” (for example, the stock count). The AT may be continued by subtracting “1” from the number and setting the value of the AT game number counter to “30”). Further, whether to continue AT may be determined by lottery.

  The game mode 5 is a bonus game that is advantageous to the player and is set from the next game when the condition Q6 that the BB combination is established is satisfied while staying in any of the game modes 0 to 4. State. In this game mode 5, a predetermined bonus game is executed (details will be described later). In the game mode 5, the game mode is shifted to any one of the game modes 0 to 3 (details will be described later) when the condition Q7 is satisfied. The condition Q7 is that the game of 24 games is digested. Note that a game mode 6 may be provided as a game mode for staying inside the BB.

  The five game modes 0 to 5 described above are divided into a game mode belonging to the normal section and a game mode belonging to the advantageous section. The normal section is a period during which push navigation (winning navigation, RP navigation, and push navigation) is not performed, and information (information such as YK numbers and navigation numbers) that can determine the push order is transferred from the main control means side to the sub control means side. It is also a period when it is not sent to. The normal section is also a period during which a lottery (for example, CZ lottery) for determining whether or not to shift to an advantageous section can be performed. Game mode 0 corresponds to the game mode belonging to the normal section.

  The advantageous section is a period during which the push navigation can be performed, and is a period during which information capable of determining the push order may be transmitted from the main control means side to the sub control means side. Further, the advantageous section performs a lottery (for example, a game mode transition lottery) for changing the performance of the advantageous section, a process for adding the number of games in the advantageous section (for example, an AT stock lottery, an AT game number additional lottery), or the like. It is also a period that can be. Game modes 1 to 5 correspond to game modes belonging to the advantageous section. Further, in the advantageous section, a section indicator (for example, a DP segment lamp other than the seven-segment lamp among the payout number display lamps 46j) for notifying the player that the advantageous section is being used may be turned on. While staying in the advantageous section, the winning navigation may be performed at least once (in this case, if the winning navigation is not performed once, the transition to the normal section may not be performed). Good).

  Moreover, you may provide the upper limit (for example, 1500 games) which can stay continuously in an advantageous area. Further, when the upper limit is reached and the advantageous section is ended, all the information related to the advantageous section (for example, information such as an AT flag, an AT game number counter value, and an AT stock number counter value) is cleared. When the upper limit is reached and the advantageous section ends, the winning navigation may not be performed once during the stay in the advantageous section. In addition, when a lottery for determining whether or not to move to an advantageous section and a lottery for changing the performance of the advantageous section are performed based on the result of determining the winning combination (winning item), the winning item without setting difference is set. The lottery for changing the performance of the advantageous section or the like may be performed based on conditions other than the winning combination determination result. In that case, it may be performed without referring to the set value.

  In the present embodiment, an advantageous section clear counter is provided for grasping the number of games continuously staying in the advantageous section, and when the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section, the value of the advantageous section clear counter is set to “1500”. set. Each time the game is consumed in the advantageous section, the value of the advantageous section clear counter is decremented by 1, and when the counter value becomes “0”, the normal section is forcibly shifted. Also, if the advantageous section clear counter is shifted from the advantageous section to the normal section before the value of the advantageous section clear counter becomes “0”, the advantageous section clear counter value is cleared (set to “0”), and the advantageous section clears the advantageous section again. When the process proceeds to, the value of the advantageous section clear counter is reset to “1500”. Instead of the upper limit of the number of games, an upper limit of the difference number may be provided. Specifically, a difference number counter for counting the number of difference sheets is provided, and the counter value is set to “0” at the start of the advantageous interval (it may be set to “0” at the end of the advantageous interval). The counter value is updated according to the game and the game result. In updating, when the difference sheet number is less than 0, the counter value is corrected to be “0”, and when the difference sheet number is a positive value, it is accumulated and updated as it is. Then, when the accumulated difference number exceeds 2400 sheets, it may be forcibly shifted to the normal section. Also, a counter for managing the upper limit of the number of games (first advantageous section clear counter) and a counter for managing the upper limit of the difference number (second advantageous section clear counter) are provided, and the value of one of the counters is When the upper limit is reached, the advantageous section may be ended and the normal section may be shifted to.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the random number generation / capture means 117 is composed of the CPU 61, the clock pulse generator 64, the frequency divider 65, the random number generator 66, and the random number capture circuit 67 described above. Generate and capture. In the present embodiment, four (4ch: ch is an abbreviation of “channel”) 16-bit random number means capable of generating a random number sequence in a numerical range of “0 to 65535” at the maximum, and “0 to 255” at the maximum. 4 (4ch) 8-bit random number means capable of generating a random number sequence in the numerical range up to the above, and each can independently generate a random number sequence. Since the random numbers generated by these 16-bit random number means or 8-bit random number means are updated based on the clock signal generated by the clock pulse generator 64, they are also called hardware random numbers (hard random numbers). Although not shown in the figure, the present embodiment includes a random number generation means different from the random number generation / capture means 118. This random number generating means is composed of the above-mentioned CPU 61 and RAM 63, and has random number means capable of generating a random number sequence in a predetermined numerical range as a random number used for determining a role. Since this random number is updated based on the program, it is also referred to as a software random number (soft random number).

(Each means constituting the game progress management means 130)
The received medal management means 131 is a game medal that is actually accepted among the game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 (also referred to as “inserted game medals”) (detected by the inserted medal sensor 28 b guided to the receiving passage). A game medal, also referred to as “accepting game medal”) is configured to control whether it is a game medal that is directly bet or a game medal that is credited. In this embodiment, when the bet number does not reach the maximum bet allowable number (the number of bets necessary for executing the game (the prescribed number “3”)), the game medal to bet the accepted game medal directly In the case where the bet number has reached the maximum allowable bet number and the credit number has not reached the maximum allowable credit number (for example, “50”), the accepted game medal is configured as a credited game medal. ing.

  In addition, in the game set in the re-game operation state, the acceptance medal management means 131 performs automatic bet processing (the number of game medals equal to the number of bets in the previous game without reducing the number of game medals held by the player. (A process of setting a bet state). Even in the re-game operation state, if the number of credits has not reached the maximum allowable credit number, the inserted game medal is accepted as a credited game medal (may be rejected). When the bet number reaches the maximum bet allowable number and the credit number reaches the maximum credit allowable number, the inserted game medal is returned without being accepted.

  The winning combination determining unit 132 has a plurality of winning items based on a predetermined winning determination probability (number of lotteries) triggered by the operation of the start lever 25 (the operation of the start lever 25 is effectively accepted). It is configured to perform a role determination process (internal drawing) for selecting at least one winning item from the (role determination result). This combination determination process is performed using a random number generated by the above 16-bit random number means. Specifically, the random number generated by the 16-bit random number means is taken in response to the start lever 25 being operated. When the combination determination process is performed, the fetched random number is read, a predetermined soft random number is added to the read random number, and the winning item is selected using the added random number. A winning item may be selected using a read random number without adding a predetermined soft random number.

  The combination determination process is performed with reference to a predetermined combination determination table (not shown) set in advance. The combination determination table has a configuration in which lottery number data corresponding to each winning item is stored in a predetermined storage area (a plurality of addresses) in the ROM 62 for each set value. In the combination determination process, when one or more winning items are selected, a gaming combination corresponding to the selected winning item becomes an allowed winning combination in the game. The information on the selected winning item (winning winning combination) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63, but the winning item information stored in one game is information related to the winning of the small role or re-playing winning combination. Is cleared (reset to “0”) after the game ends, regardless of whether or not the small combination and re-game combination are established. On the other hand, if the BB combination is not established even if the BB combination is won, the information regarding the winning of the BB combination is stored and held without being cleared until the BB combination is established.

  The effect group number determining means 133 is configured to perform a process of generating information on the effect group number from the information on the winning item (YK number) selected by the combination determining process. This effect group number (for example, using the effect group numbers from “0” to “10”) is associated with each YK number selected by the combination determining process, and in particular, a game depending on the difference in pressing order. One production group number can be associated with a group of YK numbers that cause the above advantages and disadvantages (influence on the appearance) or a difference in the number of game medals paid out (number of acquisitions). It has become.

  On the other hand, the YK number corresponding to the winning of the re-gamer who does not affect the advantage or disadvantage of the game due to the difference in pushing order (no effect on the appearance), the number of game medals paid out (acquired by the difference in pushing order) YK number corresponding to the winning of a small role (winning role) that does not cause a difference in the number), and the YK number corresponding to winning of a small role with a small number of game medals that can be acquired (for example, less than the prescribed number of bets) For example, one effect group number may be associated with a plurality of YK numbers, or one effect group number may not be associated with a plurality of YK numbers. When not associating, for example, an effect group number having the same value as the value of the YK number may be associated.

  The reel control means 134 confirms that the minimum game time has elapsed with the start lever 25 being operated (the operation of the start lever 25 has been effectively accepted), and then the reels 3a to 3c. , And the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c were sequentially operated after all the reels that were started to rotate were in a constant speed rotation state (Each operation of the stop switches 26a to 26c was accepted effectively) ), The corresponding reels 3a to 3c are configured to stop rotation sequentially.

  The rotation stop control of each of the reels 3a to 3c is performed based on each stop table (not shown) set (set) in accordance with the winning combination determination result selected by the winning combination determination process. Order, operation timing, etc.). The reels 3a to 3c are stopped so that the reels 3a to 3c are stopped within a predetermined stop allowable time (for example, 190 milliseconds) from the timing when the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are operated (in this embodiment, (Within a maximum of 5 sliding frames).

  That is, as a result of the combination determination process, when a predetermined game combination is selected as an allowable combination combination, the corresponding symbol of the selected game combination is stopped on the active line 29 as much as possible within the allowable stop time range. As shown, in the case of a loss, the reels 3a to 3c are controlled to be stopped so that the corresponding symbol of any game combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line 29. In the case where a re-playing role or small role is elected while the special role is overtaken, or when a special role and a re-playing role or small role are to be elected twice, the re-playing role, special role or small role The reel rotation stop control may be performed with priority on the re-playing combination (priority may be higher than the special combination) that is established with priority in this order.

  The stop display symbol determination means 135 determines which symbol the symbols stopped and displayed by the reels 3a to 3c are based on the timing when the stop switches 26a to 26c are operated, and is stopped and displayed on the active line 29. It is configured to determine whether or not a game combination is established based on a combination of symbols determined to be (may be different from a symbol combination actually stopped and displayed).

  The payout medal management means 136 adds the number of game medals corresponding to the small combination established when the small combination is established, to add to the credit amount when the credit number does not reach the maximum allowable credit number. Thus, when the number of credits reaches the maximum allowable credit number, the payout is performed by actual payout for driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 52. In addition, the payout medal management means 136, when the clearing operation (pressing operation of the clearing switch 24) is effectively accepted, the number of game medals bet or the number of game medals credited to the hopper 50. It is designed to be refunded by driving.

  The blocker control means 137 outputs a blocker signal for controlling the blocker 48 described above, and switches the blocker 48 between the ON state (game medal acceptable state) and the OFF state (game medal unacceptable state). It is configured. When the blocker 48 is turned off, the game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 are guided and returned to the return path. However, the insertion medal sensor 28a detects that a game medal has been inserted.

The display lamp control means 138 includes the above-described various display lamps (MAX-BET display lamp 46a, BET lamp 46b, throwable display lamp 46c, game start display lamp 46d, re-game display lamp 46e, status display lamp 46f, number of times. The display lamp 46g, the CRE lamp 46h, the payout number display lamp 46j) are controlled so as to be turned on and off via the display lamp control circuit 47. Note that when the payout number display lamp 46j functions as a main-side push order indicator, the push order management means 139 controls the payout number display lamp 46j.

  The push order management means 139 selects a navigation number (for example, “0” to “9”) corresponding to the push order to be notified in accordance with the winning decision result (winning item) selected by the winning decision process. It is supposed to be. The navigation number 0 is selected when the push order is not notified, and the navigation numbers 1 to 9 are selected when the push order is desired to be notified. In the present embodiment, the push order (also referred to as “corresponding push order”) associated with each of the navigation numbers 1 to 9 is set as shown in FIG. 9, for example. Specifically, for example, the corresponding push order of the navigation number 1 is “left middle right”, the corresponding push order of the navigation number 3 is “middle left / right”, and the corresponding push order of the navigation number 7 is “first left And the corresponding push order of the navigation number 9 is set to “first right”.

  Further, the push order management means 139 is configured to perform push navigation (main push navigation) by causing the payout number display lamp 46j to function as a main push order indicator and notifying the selected navigation number. Yes. This push navigation uses two 7-segment lamps (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “7 segment”) provided on the payout number display lamp 46j to notify the navigation number. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, “=” is displayed on the left 7-segment, and the numerical value of the navigation number (for example, “2” if the navigation number is 2) is displayed on the right 7-segment. “=” Displayed in the left 7 segments is for distinguishing from the case where the number of payouts is displayed in the payout number display lamp 46j. When the navigation number 0 is selected, the payout number display lamp 46j is not displayed. However, as another mode, “=” is displayed on the left 7 segment and “0” is displayed on the right 7 segment. “0” may be displayed on both the left 7-segment and the right 7-segment, or “0” may be displayed on only one of the left and right 7-segments.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the lottery group number determining means 140 determines the lottery group number used for selecting a winning value in various lotteries according to the winning item (YK number) selected by the combination determining process. It is configured. For example, ten numbers from lottery group number 0 to lottery group number 9 are provided as lottery group numbers, and YK numbers determined according to the combination determination result are divided into ten groups (in any group). Any lottery group number can be associated with each group. The way of the association can be arbitrarily determined. For example, the lottery group number is divided into a lottery group number having no setting difference (for example, lottery group numbers 1 to 8) and a lottery group number having a setting difference (for example, The lottery group numbers 0, 9) are roughly divided into lottery group numbers having no setting difference, and the lottery groups having a setting difference are associated with groups composed only of YK numbers corresponding to winning items that do not have a setting difference. The number may be associated with a group including a YK number corresponding to a winning item having a setting difference. In addition, the association is changed based on the game mode state and the RT state, and in the normal state, many types of lottery group numbers are set, and the probability of lottery for AT acquisition is finely set according to the role lottery result. In the middle, the number of lottery group numbers may be set small, and the winning probability such as lottery may be set roughly.

(Means constituting main communication control means 150)
The control command transmission unit 151 is configured to transmit a control command including various information related to the game at a predetermined timing. For example, as a control command to be transmitted before the start lever 25 is operated, a control command including information indicating which game mode is set (also referred to as “game mode command”), which RT state is set. There is a control command (also referred to as “RT command”) that includes information indicating whether or not the game is in progress, and a control command (also referred to as “operation state command”) that includes information indicating the operation state of replay. In addition, as a control command to be transmitted when the start lever 25 is operated,
For example, a control command including navigation number information (also referred to as “navigation number command”), a control command including role determination result information (also referred to as “role determination result command”), and a control command including information on stage group number ( (Also referred to as “effect group number command”) (the role determination result command may not be transmitted, and the effect group number command may be transmitted as a control command including information on the role determination result). In addition to this, a control command including setting value information, a control command including information on the values of various counters such as an AT game number counter, a control command including information for instructing contents to be executed in the sub-control means, and a bonus described later A control command or the like including information to be transmitted in a game may be transmitted before the start lever 25 is operated, when the start lever 25 is operated, or when another is triggered.

  In addition, the control command transmission unit 151 is triggered by the confirmation that the minimum game time has elapsed, and includes a control command including information indicating that all reels start rotating before all reels start rotating (“ Also, the “all cylinder rotation start command” is transmitted. Furthermore, when a first stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the first reel) is accepted, a control command including information indicating that the first stop operation has been accepted (“first stop acceptance” Command ") and a control command (" first stop command ") including information on the first cylinder stop triggered by the first cylinder stop (reel stop corresponding to the first stop operation). Send). Similarly, when a second stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the second reel) is received, a control command (“second stop” including information indicating that the second stop operation has been received) Control command ("second stop command") that includes information on the second cylinder stop triggered by the second cylinder stop (reel stop corresponding to the second stop operation). (Also called). Similarly, when a third stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the third reel) is accepted, a control command (“third stop acceptance” including information indicating that the third stop operation has been accepted) Command ") and a control command (" third stop command ") including information on the third cylinder stop triggered by the third cylinder stop (reel stop corresponding to the third stop operation). Send). Furthermore, before the stop symbol determination, a control command including information on all-turn cylinder stop (also referred to as “all stop command”), and after the stop symbol determination, a control command including information on the number of game medals paid out (“payout” (Also referred to as “number command”). Communication between the main control means 100 and the sub-control means 200 (sub-main control means 200A) is only possible in one direction from the former to the latter.

  The outer end signal transmitting means 152 is configured to transmit an outer end signal to a data counter, a hall computer, or the like when a predetermined gaming state is reached. For example, a BB signal may be transmitted as the outer end signal. This BB signal is turned ON when the normal section shifts to the advantageous section, and turned OFF when the advantageous section shifts to the normal section.

  On the other hand, the sub-control means 200 is mainly a sub-main control means (also referred to as “first sub-control means”) 200A that mainly manages (instructs) lamp effects, image effects, and sound effects, and mainly image effects and sound effects. And sub-sub control means (also referred to as “second sub-control means”) 200B for controlling (executing).

  The sub main control means 200A is roughly divided into an effect management means 210 and a sub main communication control means 230. The production management unit 210 includes a game production management unit 211, a notification production management unit 212, and a lamp production control unit 213. The sub-main communication control unit 230 includes a control command reception unit 231, a production command transmission unit 232, and a state command. Receiving means 233 is provided. Each of the above-described means in the sub-main control means 200A includes the sub-main CPU 71, the ROM 72, the RAM 73, hardware such as an electronic circuit and the control program stored in the ROM 72 arranged on the sub-main control board 70A shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software such as.

(Means constituting the production management means 210)
The game effect management unit 211 performs main control on the execution timing of the image or sound effect (also referred to as “game effect”) executed by the sub-sub control unit 200B, mainly for the purpose of improving the fun of the game and improving the game performance. Management is performed based on a control command from the means 100. Examples of game effects include continuous effects, single effects, assist effects, and the like.

  The continuous effect is an effect that continues over a plurality of game periods, and mainly displays an image that becomes a series of stories over a plurality of game periods using the image display device 11, For example, it may display an effect image or the like that symbolizes staying in a predetermined game mode (for example, game mode 5). When performing a continuous effect or a single effect described below, an effect using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b and the decoration lamps 32a, 32b is performed, or the speakers 15a, 15b, 44a, 44b are used. It may be performed by combining the productions.

  The single-shot effect is an effect that is executed once when a specific situation occurs in the progress of the game. For example, there is an effect that the image display device 11 displays an image that implies the winning expectation degree of the game player when each reel rotates. In addition, when the number of AT games is added in the main control means 100, the value of the added number of AT games (for example, characters such as “+30”) is displayed on the display screen 11a of the image display device 11. Production is also an example of a single production.

  The assist effect is an effect for supporting the player. In this embodiment, the push navigation effect is performed mainly according to the information of the navigation number transmitted by the navigation number command from the main control means 100. This push navigation effect (sub-side push navigator) uses the image display device 11 as a sub-side push order display to show the player the push order (correct push order) according to the navigation number on the display screen 11a. It is a one-off production to be displayed. In the present embodiment, an RP navigation effect corresponding to the above-mentioned RP navigation (sub-side RP navigation), a winning navigation effect corresponding to the winning navigation (sub-side winning navigation), and a press navigation effect corresponding to the push navigation ( Sub side push navigation) is executed.

  As a specific aspect of the push navigation effect (RP navigation effect, winning navigation effect) for notifying the push order, a mode for displaying a number indicating the corresponding push order (for example, in the case of the “left first” push order, When “1” is displayed in the lower left portion of the display screen 11a and “middle → left → right” is pressed, numbers indicating the push order are displayed in the order of “2, 1, 3” in the lower portion of the display screen 11a. An example in which notifications are arranged side by side from the left side is given as an example. When displaying from the first push order to the third push order, when the player operates the first stop switch according to the displayed first push order, the display of the first push order is turned off and the displayed second order is displayed. When the player operates the second stop switch according to the pressing order, the display of the second pressing order disappears, and when the player operates the third stop switch according to the displayed third pressing order, The display may be turned off.

  Further, if the player operates the stop switch in an order different from the displayed push order, the push order navigation effect may be immediately terminated. Further, when displaying the pressing order, the voice “Naka”, the voice “hidari”, and the voice “migi” are output from the speakers 15a, 15b, etc. in association with the operation to be performed next. May be. Further, the effect lamp 13a may correspond to “left”, the effect lamp 12 to “middle”, and the effect lamp 13b to “right”, and may be caused to emit light or blink in association with the next operation to be performed.

The notification effect management means 212 is mainly used to notify the player of information related to the game, the execution time of the image or sound effect (hereinafter referred to as “notification effect”) executed by the sub-sub control means 200B. Management is performed based on a control command from the control means 100. Examples of the notification effect include an error notification effect for notifying that an error has occurred by using character information such as “error occurrence”, and that an image is being prepared at the time of power-off recovery, such as “preparing an image”. For example, an effect that is notified by text information. In addition, in order to prevent the player from being excessively immersed in the game (entrained), an effect of displaying an image (also referred to as a “warning image”) including character information for alerting the player is also notified. An example of production is given.

  The lamp effect control means 213 is configured to control various lighting effects using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, and 14b, the decoration lamps 32a and 32b, and the back lamps 38a to 38d.

(Means constituting sub-main communication control means 230)
The control command receiving unit 231 is configured to receive a control command from the main control unit 100 and store it in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 73 (for example, a command buffer for the received control command).

  The effect command transmission means 232 is configured to transmit an effect command including various information related to effects (for example, an effect command including image information) to the sub-sub control means 200B based on the control command from the main control means 100. ing.

  The state command receiving unit 233 receives a state command (for example, a state command including information that an effect command reception error has occurred) from the sub-sub control unit 200B, and receives a predetermined storage area (for example, the RAM 73). A command buffer for a state command).

  The sub-sub control means 200B is roughly provided with an effect execution control means 250 and a sub-sub communication control means 270 with respect to the sub-main control means 200A configured as described above. The effect execution control means 250 includes a game effect execution control means 251 and a notification effect execution control means 252, and the sub-sub communication control means 270 includes an effect command reception means 271 and a state command transmission means 272. Each of the above-described units in the sub-sub control unit 200B includes hardware such as a sub-sub CPU 75, ROM 76, RAM 77, and electronic circuit arranged on the sub-sub control board 70B shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is composed of wear.

(Means constituting the production execution control means 250)
The game effect execution control means 251 is configured to control the image display device 11, the speakers 15a, 15b, and the like based on the effect command from the sub main control means 200A and execute the above-described game effect.

  The notification effect execution control unit 252 is configured to control the image display device 11, the speakers 15a, 15b, and the like based on the effect command from the sub-main control unit 200A, and execute the notification effect described above.

(Means constituting sub-sub-communication control means 270)
The effect command receiving means 271 is configured to receive an effect command from the sub-main control means 200A and store it in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 77 (for example, a command buffer for the received effect command).

The status command transmission unit 272 is configured to transmit the above-described status command to the sub main control unit 200A.

  The transmission of the control command from the control command transmission unit 151, the transmission of the production command from the production command transmission unit 232, and the transmission of the state command from the state command transmission unit 272 are all performed by a serial communication method (parallel). You may make it carry out by a communication system). Each of the transmission means 151, 232, 272 has the same configuration, a command buffer (also referred to as “CB”) as a storage area for temporarily storing a command to be transmitted, and writing and reading of a command to be transmitted. And the like, and a command transmission unit that transmits a command by serial communication.

  The CB has a plurality of storage areas distinguished by respective addresses, and is configured so that 1-byte command data can be stored in each storage area. The command processing unit generates command data to be transmitted, writes the command data in the address area indicated by the CB write pointer, reads the previously written command data from the address area indicated by the CB read pointer, It is configured to write to the TDR (transmission data register) of the transmission unit. The command transmission unit is configured to move the command data written in the TDR to a TSR (transmission shift register), and serially convert and transmit the data.

  When the parallel communication method is used, previously written command data is read from the address area indicated by the CB read pointer, and the command data is output to a predetermined output port (output port for transmitting to the sub-control means). It is configured to transmit by writing to. One command in this embodiment normally has a 2-byte configuration (a checksum has a 1-byte configuration). The communication method is asynchronous (asynchronous), and has 1 stop bit and 1 parity bit (even parity) (communication method and command configuration can be changed as appropriate).

<Bonus game>
In the present embodiment, as described above, when the BB combination is established, the BB operation state is set, and the game mode 5 (RT3) is shifted to allowing the bonus game (BB game) to be executed. Hereinafter, the contents of the bonus game will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 10A, a total of 24 game periods are set as the bonus game period. The period of the first 8 games is set as the introduction period, the period of the next 12 games is set as the push order selection game period, and the period of the last 4 games is set as the result notification period. The bonus game is a general term for games played over the introduction period, the push order selection game period, and the result notification period. Among the bonus games, a game that is executed in the period for the push order selection game (executed at least 3 times and at most 12 times) is referred to as a push order selection game (details will be described later). The specific period in which the push order selection game is executed is referred to as a push order selection game execution period, and the non-specific period in which the push order selection game is not executed is referred to as a push order selection game non-execution period. The introductory period and the result notification period are all in the push order selection game non-execution period. On the other hand, in the push order selection game period, the whole period may be the push order selection game execution period, but in the middle of the period, the push order selection game execution period is switched to the push order selection game non-execution period. In some cases.

The period of the bonus game coincides with the stay period of RT3, and any of winning prizes A to D is always won in the combination determination to be performed every game. The number of winning prizes A to D is set, for example, as shown in FIG. That is, any of the winning prizes A to C is approximately 1 /
It is selected with a probability of 3, and a prize D is selected when none of the prizes A to C is won.

During the bonus game period, bell alignment navigation or winning navigation may be performed by the main control means 100 and the sub-control means 200 as push navigation unique to the bonus game period in accordance with the combination determination result or the like. The bell alignment navigator notifies the push order for establishing the small role 1 that is a bell-aligned bell (stops display of the outcome A) when any of the winning prizes A to D is selected by the role determination. It is a push navigation, and is performed in the push order selection game non-execution period. FIG. 12A shows an example of a bell-aligned push navigation effect (also referred to as “bell-aligned push navigation effect”) performed by the sub-control means 200 (when the winning A is selected in the role determination). An example). Specifically, the number “1” surrounded by a circle is displayed at the lower left of the display area, and thereby, the “first left” push order operation for establishing the small role 1 at the time of winning A selection. It is urged to execute. When the bell alignment push navigation effect as in this example is performed, “= 7” is displayed on the payout number display lamp 46j on the main control means 100 side in order to notify the pressing order of “first left”. The The bell alignment navigation is executed every game during the introduction period and the result notification period. Also, in the push order selection game period, after the push order selection game ends (after the value of the star counter described later becomes “0” and the push order selection game execution period is switched to the push order selection game non-execution period), the bell Alignment navigation is executed every game. Since the bell alignment navigation is executed during the non-execution period of the push order selection game, the player can easily understand that the push order selection game is not performed. The winning navigation will be described later.

  In the introduction period, before or after the start of the first game, the BB counter is set to “24” and the star counter is set to “3” (the star counter may be set after two games). In addition, a game level lottery is performed. The BB counter is a counter for counting the number of remaining games of the bonus game, and “1” is subtracted every time the game is played. The star counter is a counter that counts the player's points (number of stars) in the push order selection game. Whether the value is incremented by “1” each time according to the result of each push order selection game. "1" is subtracted or maintained as it is. The game level lottery is a lottery for determining a game level (difficulty level) that affects the probability that a winning value 1 is selected in a winning navigation lottery described later. For example, the winning value and the winning number in the game level lottery are set as shown in FIG. That is, four winning values of 0 to 4 are set, and the value of the winning number assigned to each winning value is set so as to decrease as the winning value increases. When one winning value is selected in the game level lottery, a game level having a value corresponding to the winning value is set (for example, when winning value 2 is selected, the game level is set to “2”). ).

  These processes in the introduction period are performed by the main control unit 100, and information such as a lottery result is notified to the sub-control unit 200. Using the image display device 11 or the like, the sub-control unit 200 uses the image display device 11 or the like to produce an effect that informs or suggests that the push order selection game will start soon, an effect that informs or suggests the game level determined by the game level lottery, and the like. Do.

In the period for the push order selection game, the push order selection game is executed. The push order selection game means that when any of winning prizes A to C is selected in the role determination, the “left first”, “middle first”, and “right first” are selected from the three push orders. It is a game that allows a player to select and execute one push order. Then, if the push order selected and executed by the player is the push order that establishes the small role 2 (displays the outcome B is stopped), the value of the star counter is incremented by “1” as “winning” and selected. If the executed push order is the push order that establishes the small role 3 (displays the outcome C is stopped), the star counter value is decremented by “1” as “losing”, and the selected push order is small In the case of the pressing order that establishes the combination 1 (stops and displays the outcome A), the game is a game that maintains (± 0) the value of the star counter as “draw”. The push order selection game period is basically set as a push order selection game execution period unless the value of the star counter is “0”, and the push order selection game is continuously executed during the period. However, when the value of the star counter becomes “0”, after that, it is switched to the push order selection game non-execution period, and the push order selection game is not executed within that period (as another aspect, a specific condition is established) May be executed again). Note that in a single push order selection game, the probability of winning, the probability of losing, and the probability of winning are each about one-third.

  In such a push order selection game, push navigation is not performed unless winning navigation is performed. That is, on the main control means 100 side, the display for notifying the pressing order in the payout number display lamp 46j is not performed. On the side of the sub-control means 200, the push navigation effect is not performed, but as a substitute effect, a push order selection effect for prompting the player to select the push order is performed. FIG. 12B shows an example of this push order selection effect. Specifically, a card with a character “left” (also referred to as “left card”), a card with a character “middle” (also referred to as “middle card”), and a character “right” Is displayed in the display area with a card marked with (also referred to as “right card”) and the text “Select!”, So that one of the three cards can be selected. Urging. When such a push order selection effect is performed, if the player executes the first left push order, the left card is selected for the effect, and if the middle first push order is executed, the effect is medium. This means that the card has been selected, and when the right first push order is executed, the right card has been selected for production.

  Further, in the push order selection game, as shown in FIG. 10B, after receiving the operation of the start lever 25, the winning navigation lottery is performed. The winning navigation lottery is a lottery for determining whether to execute winning navigation. For example, the winning value and the winning number in the winning navigation lottery are set as shown in FIG. That is, two winning values of 0 and 1 are set, and the winning number assigned to each winning value differs depending on the value of the game level. Specifically, the larger the game level value, the higher the probability that the winning value 1 is selected. When the winning value 0 is selected in the winning navigation lottery, the winning navigation flag is set to “0” and the winning navigation is not executed. On the other hand, when the winning value 1 is selected in the winning navigation lottery, the winning navigation flag is set to “1” and the winning navigation is executed.

  The winning navigation is a push navigation for informing the push order for establishing the small role 2 which is a replay bell (the outcome B is stopped and displayed), and is performed in the push order selection game execution period. FIG. 12 (C) shows an example of winning navigation (also referred to as “winning navigation effect”) performed by the sub-control means 200 (an example of winning navigation effect when winning A is selected in the role determination). . Specifically, it is a mode in which three cards, a left card, a middle card, and a right card, and an arrow pointing to the middle card are displayed in the display area, so that the small part 2 is established when winning A is selected. It is urged to select the first push order. When the winning navigation effect as in this example is performed, “= 7” is displayed on the payout number display lamp 46j on the main control means 100 side in order to select the middle first pressing order. Winning navigation is performed when the winning value 1 is selected in the winning navigation lottery and when the winning prize D is selected in determining the winning combination. That is, when winning prize D is selected, the winning navigation flag is set to “1” regardless of the winning navigation lottery result, and winning navigation is executed.

  In the push order selection game, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), the star counter is updated after all the cylinders are stopped. Specifically, as described above, in the push order selection game, when the push order selected and executed by the player is the push order that establishes the small role 2, the value of the star counter is incremented by “1”. If the selected and executed push order is the push order that establishes the small combination 3, the value of the star counter is decremented by “1”, and the selected and executed push order is the push order that establishes the small combination 1 The star counter value is maintained (± 0). In the final game (twelfth game) in the push order selection game period, the value of the star counter is incremented by “1” according to the result of the push order selection game, and the star counter value after the addition is incremented to “2”. In such a case, “1” is added (a total of “2” is added).

When the winning navigation flag is set to “1” and winning navigation is executed, even if the pressing order operation selected and executed by the player is not the pressing order operation that establishes the small role 2, the value of the star counter Is incremented by “1”. For example, when winning combination is selected in the push order selection game, winning A or winning D is selected, and as a result of winning navigation lottery, the winning navigation flag is set to “1” and winning navigation is executed. The middle first push order for establishing the small role 2 is notified. At this time, if the player selects and executes the first left push order operation, a small combination 1 is established. Even in this case, the value of the star counter is incremented by “1”. . As another mode, even when winning navigation is performed, if the player does not follow the winning navigation and the small role 2 is not established, the value of the star counter is not added but is subtracted or maintained. May be. Further, when winning navigation is performed, the reel stop control may be performed so that the small combination 2 is always established regardless of the pressing order by the player. When winning D is selected, the star counter value may be incremented by “1” on the condition (without setting the winning navigation flag or the like).

  When the value of the star counter is updated, the sub-control means 200 performs a game result notification effect for notifying the result. FIG. 12D shows an example of the game result notification effect (an example of the game result notification effect when the value of the star counter is added). Specifically, it is a mode in which the characters “win!”, “☆:”, and the following expression “3 + 1 = 4” are displayed in the display area, whereby a star counter is added. The star counter value before update is “3”, the added value is “1”, and the star counter value after update is “4” (the mode can be changed as appropriate). Similarly, FIG. 12E shows an example of the game result notification effect when the star counter value is subtracted, and FIG. 12 shows an example of the game result notification effect when the star counter value is maintained. F) (the description is omitted).

  In the push order selection game, as shown in FIG. 10A, in the last push order selection game executed in the push order selection game period (the last game in the push order selection game execution period), a privilege is given. Is done. Specifically, as a result of the last push order selection game, if the value of the star counter is 3 or more, a privilege is given that the player has won in the push order selection game. In the present embodiment, the privilege to be granted is AT (may be another privilege). That is, if the value of the star counter is 3 or more, the AT flag is set to “1”, so that after the bonus game period ends, the game mode 5 (bonus) shifts to the game mode 3 (AT preparation), and Control is made to shift to game mode 4 (AT). Note that in the last push order selection game, the player may be notified of conditions for granting a privilege. For example, if the value of the star counter is “2” at the start of the last push order selection game, a bonus is awarded if the last push order selection game is won. If the value of the star counter is “3” at that time, the sub-control means 200 uses the image display device 11 or the like to inform the player that a privilege will be given if the last push order selection game is won or drawn. May be notified. Such notification is not limited to the final game in the push order selection game period, but may be performed two games or three games before. Since whether or not a privilege can be granted is determined in a game for which notification is given, the player can recognize that the game is an important game.

  When an AT is given because the value of the star counter is “3”, the value of the AT game number counter is set to “30”. On the other hand, when the value of the star counter is 4 or more and AT is given, the value of the AT game number counter is set by adding an additional number corresponding to the value of the star counter to “30”. Specifically, a numerical value obtained by multiplying the numerical value of the star counter value exceeding “3” by “10” is used as the addition number. For example, if the value of the star counter is “12”, the additional number is “90 (= (12−3) × 10)”, so the value of the AT game number counter is set to “120 (= 30 + 90)”. Is done.

As described above, in the push order selection game, the privilege is given when the value of the star counter updated according to the result of the push order selection game is equal to or larger than the initial value “3” at the end of the push order selection game period. Is granted. Therefore, even if the value of the star counter deviates from the initial value at an early stage of the push order selection game period, the value of the star counter increases or decreases after that, at the end of the push order selection game period or If there is a possibility of being less than the initial value, whether or not a privilege is granted is not determined at that time. In the middle of the push order selection game period, whether or not the privilege can be granted is determined, regardless of how the star counter value increases or decreases after that, the star counter value at the end of the push order selection game period is initial This is a point in time when there is no possibility of becoming greater than or equal to the value, or conversely, there is no possibility of becoming less than the initial value.

  In a single push order selection game, the probabilities of winning, losing, and drawing are almost equal, so the probability that the star counter value deviates greatly from the initial value due to continued wins or losses is not high. . For this reason, whether or not the privilege is granted is not confirmed at an early stage of the push order selection game period, and the decision is often delayed until the end of the push order selection game period. In addition, unlike the case where it is determined that a privilege is granted if the value of the star counter reaches a predetermined value, whether or not the privilege can be granted is determined internally during the push order selection game period. However, if the relationship between the value of the star counter and the number of remaining games at that time is not fully understood, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the privilege granting has been determined. For example, when the value of the star counter is “7”, if the number of remaining games is “4” or less, the grant of the privilege is confirmed, but if this is not clearly understood, Cannot recognize that the grant has been finalized. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not a privilege is given until the end of the push order selection game period. For this reason, the playability of the push order selection game during the push order selection game period can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the star counter decreases to “0” in the middle of the push order selection game period, it is determined that no privilege is given (except in the case of granting a privilege by a rebirth lottery described later). For this reason, the player proceeds with the push order selection game in a frustrating manner so that the value of the star counter does not become “0”, so that it is possible to further improve the playability of the push order selection game. Note that even if the star counter value is negative, the push order selection game may be continued even when the star counter value is equal to or less than “0”. In that case, the value of the star counter becomes “0” at an early stage of the push order selection game period, and it is not determined that the privilege is not given. It becomes possible to improve game playability.

  Further, in this embodiment, the content of the privilege (number of AT games) to be given varies depending on the result of the push order selection game (final star counter value). It is possible to increase the player's willingness to play games. In addition, in the push order selection game, whether or not a privilege can be granted and the contents of the privilege are determined by the final star counter value, so it is difficult to foresee the future (results, etc.) in the middle of the push order selection game period. Therefore, it has an excellent gaming property that the player's expectation can be maintained. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play and to improve the interest of the game.

As a result of the last push order selection game, if the value of the star counter is less than 3 (0 to 2), it is determined that the game is defeated in the push order selection game. In this case, a resurrection lottery is performed. The resurrection lottery is a lottery for giving a player a chance to grant (acquire) a privilege when a sufficient result cannot be obtained in the push order selection game (in the case of defeat). For example, the winning value and the winning number in the resurrection lottery are set as shown in FIG. That is, two winning values of 0 and 1 are set, and the value of the winning number assigned to each winning value is set so that the probability that the winning value 1 is selected is 1/8. Yes. In the resurrection lottery, when the winning value 0 is selected, the AT flag is set to “0” (AT is not given), and when the winning value 1 is selected, the AT flag is set to “1” (AT is not set). Granted). As described above, even when a sufficient result is not obtained in the push order selection game, the chance of giving a privilege by the rebirth lottery remains, so that the player's willingness to play can be maintained. As another aspect, the selection probability of the winning value 1 in the revival lottery may be changed according to the value of the star counter (0 to 2). For example, the larger the star counter value, the higher the probability that the winning value 1 is selected.

  When the value of the star counter becomes “0” in the middle of the push order selection game period, the push order selection game is ended, and from the next game, the push order selection game is not executed from the push order selection game execution period. Switch to a period. Until the bonus game period ends, the main control means 100 and the sub-control means 200 perform bell alignment navigation from the next game. By executing the bell alignment navigation, it is possible to obtain an effect that the player can easily recognize that the push order selection game has ended. In addition, this can prevent the player from being confused without knowing that the push order selection game has ended. When the value of the star counter becomes “0” during the push order selection game period, the push order selection game is defeated. In this case, however, the revival lottery is performed.

  Further, when the value of the advantageous section clear counter reaches a predetermined threshold value (for example, “20” but can be arbitrarily set) during the push order selection game execution period, it depends on the result of the push order selection game so far. The push order selection game is terminated, and the next game is switched from the push order selection game execution period to the push order selection game non-execution period. Then, until the bonus game period ends, the main control means 100 and the sub control means 200 execute bell alignment navigation from the next game. Again, by executing the bell alignment navigation, it is possible to obtain an effect that the player can easily identify that the push order selection game has ended. In addition, this can prevent the player from being confused without knowing that the push order selection game has ended.

  Further, when the value of the advantageous section clear counter reaches the threshold value during the introduction period, the push order selection game is not executed even after the push order selection game period. As described above, when the value of the advantageous section clear counter reaches the threshold value, the reason why the push order selection game is ended in the middle or is not executed from the beginning is that as a result of executing the push order selection game, This is because even if the AT flag = 1) is given, it is considered that the value of the advantageous section clear counter immediately reaches “0” and the information on the privilege is cleared. In other words, even if a push order selection game is executed and a privilege is granted, it is highly likely that it will not be utilized (is wasted), and if this happens, the player may be discouraged and the interest of the game may be impaired. The selected game is ended halfway or not executed from the beginning.

In the result notification period, the result of the push order selection game or the result of the resurrection lottery is mainly notified to the player by the sub-control means 200. For example, whether or not the AT setting is possible and the number of AT games are notified to the player using the image display device 11 and the like. In addition, when a resurrection lottery is performed, not only the result of the lottery but also a continuous performance or the like that enhances the player's expectation that a privilege may be obtained by the resurrection lottery. When the value of the advantageous section clear counter reaches a threshold value during the bonus game period, an effect for notifying the player that the advantageous period will soon end (hereinafter also referred to as “advantageous section end effect”). May be performed on the sub-control means 200 side. This advantageous section end effect is performed when the value of the advantageous section clear counter reaches a threshold value even during a period other than the bonus game period. It should be noted that during the stay during the bonus game period and during the stay during other periods, the effect mode of the advantageous section end effect may be changed, or the effect mode may be made common. If the bonus game period continues even when the value of the advantageous section clear counter reaches “0”, the advantageous section end effect may be continuously executed until the bonus game period ends. On the other hand, in the bonus game period after the value of the advantageous section clear counter reaches “0”, the bell alignment navigation by the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 may not be executed. By not performing the bell alignment navigation, an effect is obtained that it is easy for the player to identify the transition from the advantageous section to the normal section.

  In the above-described bonus game, nine game medals can be obtained during the bonus game period regardless of the game and the order of pushing, so the payout rate during the bonus game period is high, which is very advantageous for the player. . The push order selection game may be performed during the so-called sub-bonus game period, not during the bonus game period in which a high payout rate can be set. A sub-bonus game is not a bonus game that is executed when a special role is established, but a game that looks like a bonus game by directing, for example, when the combination of symbols that stops depending on the pressing order is different. It is executed during the AT for notifying the pushing order advantageous to the user. In the case of a sub-bonus game, unlike the bonus game, the winning probability of a small role cannot be increased, so the payout rate may be lowered. Therefore, even if the push order selection game is performed, the number of game medals acquired may not increase, but may decrease instead. Therefore, when a push order selection game is performed in the sub bonus game, the number of games that can be expected to win a predetermined number of game medals or to acquire a predetermined number of game medals during the sub bonus game period. After the game is digested, the push order selection game may be started. As a result, the number of game medals acquired during or after the push order selection game is extremely reduced, or the game medals are lost and the game cannot be continued. It is possible to prevent the player's gaming motivation from being reduced.

  In the above-described bonus game, the push order selection game is performed using the winning winning items (winnings A to D) in which different small roles are formed depending on the pressing order. However, different re-game characters are formed depending on the pressing order. A winning item for replay (also referred to as “push order replay”) may be set and a push order selection game may be played using this. Further, in the above-described bonus game, when the value of the star counter is “1” at the start of the last push order selection game, the star counter value may be added by “2” in the last game. Although there is a configuration, “2” may not be added. Then, when the star counter value is “1” at the start of the last push order selection game, even if the star counter value is added by “1” as a result of the last push order selection game, the star after the addition is added. Since the value of the counter never reaches “3”, the defeat has already been determined at the start of the last push order selection game. Therefore, when the defeat is acquired in this way, the push order selection game is ended even within the push order selection game period, and the push order selection game execution period is switched to the push order selection game non-execution period. Also good.

  In the above aspect, the benefit grant condition is that the value of the star counter at the end of the push order selection game execution period is the initial value “3” or more. However, depending on the value different from the initial value, It may be decided whether or not. Specifically, the initial value is “3”, but as a condition for granting the privilege, the value of the star counter at the end may be “5” or more, or “1” or more. Also good. In the above aspect, the winning, losing, and drawing ratios are set to approximately 1: 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selection of the push order may be set to 6 choices, the output displayed for each push order may be set, and the winning / losing / drawing ratio may be set to 1: 4: 1. In addition to changing the ratio, it is not necessary to set only wins and losses and no draws. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to adjust the difficulty of a push order selection game.

<Counting and displaying the number of game medals won>
In the present embodiment, for example, during a bonus or AT, a gaming state that is expected to be advantageous to the player (for example, the payout rate is higher than usual) (also referred to as “advantageous gaming state”). The number of game medals acquired in (1) is counted by an acquisition number counter. The acquisition number counter is controlled by the sub-control unit 200, but the main control unit 100 controls the acquisition number counter, and the acquisition number counter controlled by the sub-control unit 200 and the main control unit 100 It is also possible to provide an acquisition number counter to be controlled separately.

  In the present embodiment, the number of game medals acquired by the acquisition number counter is counted as follows. That is, in the first game set in the advantageous gaming state, counting by the acquisition number counter is started on the condition that the operation of the start lever 25 is accepted (initial value is “0”). Specifically, the bet number “3” of the game medal in the first game is subtracted from the initial value “0” of the acquisition number counter, and the value “−3 (= 0−3)” after the subtraction is obtained. The number of game medals paid out in the first game (for example, “9”) is added and the value after the addition (“6 (= −3 + 9)”) is stored as the number of acquired games in the first game. If the value of the acquisition number counter becomes negative at the end of each game, an acquisition number reset process is performed to reset the acquisition number counter to “0”. .

  In this manner, the value of the acquired number counter is updated every game, and the value of the acquired number counter at the time when the last game in the advantageous gaming state is completed is displayed as the number of acquired game medals in the advantageous gaming state. In the present embodiment, the number of game medals acquired is displayed using the image display device 11. Examples of such display modes are shown in FIGS. In the end image (1) shown in FIG. 13A, a predetermined image (here, an image of a ribbon) is used as information for notifying that the advantageous gaming state has ended (also referred to as “end notification information”). Displayed at the center of the screen are characters that can be changed as appropriate and characters (here, “END !!!!” but can be changed as appropriate). In addition, the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous gaming state (here, “452” as an example) is displayed at the bottom of the screen. In addition to the content of the end image (1), the end image (2) shown in FIG. 13 (B) is a warning image (“Let's be careful about the sink.” “Pachislot is moderate. This is a mode in which an image displaying the sentence “is a fun to enjoy” is displayed at the top of the screen.

  Such display of the number of acquired game medals may be always displayed regardless of the value of the acquired number. However, when the number of acquisitions is small, there is a possibility that the player's willingness to play will decrease. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the value of the acquisition number counter at the time when the last game in the advantageous gaming state ends is less than a predetermined lower limit value (for example, “100” but can be arbitrarily changed), The value of the acquired number counter, that is, the acquired number of game medals in the advantageous game state is not displayed. An example of display in that case is shown in FIG. An end image (3) shown in FIG. 13C is a display example when the value of the acquisition number counter at the time when the last game in the advantageous gaming state ends is less than the lower limit, and the end image (1) and While similar end notification information is displayed in the center of the screen, the number of game medals acquired is not displayed at all. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous game state. In addition, this allows the player to clearly recognize that the number of game medals acquired is small, despite the fact that the game was executed in the advantageous gaming state, thereby reducing the player's mood and reducing the game motivation. Can be prevented.

On the other hand, when the number of game medals acquired in an advantageous game state is very large, displaying the number of acquired medals may raise the player who sees it and get into the game. In addition, there is a possibility that it may lead to the gambling feeling of the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the value of the acquisition number counter at the time when the last game in the advantageous gaming state is over a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “2999” is arbitrarily changeable) The value of the acquisition number counter (the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous gaming state) is not displayed. An example of display in that case is shown in FIG. The end image (4) shown in FIG. 13D is a display example when the value of the acquisition number counter at the time when the last game in the advantageous gaming state has ended exceeds the upper limit value, and the end image (2) The end notification information and the alert image similar to the above are displayed, while the number of game medals acquired is not displayed at all. By doing so, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous game state. In addition, this makes it possible to prevent a player who has clearly recognized that he has acquired a large number of game medals as a result of executing a game in an advantageous game state from being elevated and being immersed in the game. . In addition to not only displaying the number of acquisitions, it is possible to improve the effect of preventing the sinking by displaying a warning image, but the warning image may not be displayed. Moreover, you may make it display a warning image in an end image (3). The mode of not displaying the acquired number is not limited to the illustrated mode (the mode in which no information about the acquired number is displayed), and the player can imagine the acquired number like “acquired number ????”. It is good also as an aspect.

  In addition, when one advantageous gaming state is completed, the advantageous gaming state is set again after the predetermined number of times of playing in the non-advantageous gaming state immediately thereafter. You may set so that it may be performed intermittently. In this case, not only the number of game medals acquired in each advantageous game state but also the total number of game medals acquired in a series of advantageous game states may be displayed together. An example of a display mode in that case is shown in FIG. In the end image (5) shown in FIG. 13 (E), the number of acquisitions (for example, “175”) in the last advantageous gaming state among a plurality of advantageous gaming states is displayed, and a series of The total number of game medals acquired in a plurality of advantageous game states (“883” as an example) is displayed. Note that a counter for counting the total number of acquisitions (also referred to as a “total acquisition number counter”) is provided separately from the acquisition number counter. In addition, when a game in the non-advantageous game state is executed between a plurality of advantageous game states, the number of game medals acquired in the non-advantageous game state is also counted by the total acquisition number counter (the total acquisition number is The number of game medals acquired in a non-advantageous game state may not be counted (not included in the total number acquired). In addition, a lower limit value or an upper limit value for determining whether or not to display the total acquired number may be set.

  Also, the number of game medals acquired may be displayed even during the advantageous game state (see FIG. 13F). In that case, regardless of the value of the acquisition number counter, the value may be displayed as the acquisition number as it is, or only when the value of the acquisition number counter exceeds the lower limit value, or the value of the acquisition number counter has the lower limit value. Only when the value exceeds the upper limit value or less, the value may be displayed as the number of acquisitions. Further, the display of the acquired number may be updated at the time of betting and payout when the value of the acquired number counter is updated, or may be performed only at the end of each game (at the time of payout).

  Also, when the number of game medals acquired during the period is low, such as when the advantageous game state is a single RB, the number of game medals won not be displayed uniformly. Alternatively, the end information may not be displayed. However, even if it is a single RB, when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined value (for example, 8 times) and finishes, end information is displayed, and the number of game medals acquired at the end of time reaches the lower limit. If the number is exceeded, the number of game medals acquired may be displayed.

In the present embodiment, as described above, when the value of the acquisition number counter becomes negative at the end of each game, the acquisition number reset process for resetting the value of the acquisition number counter to “0” is performed. However, such acquisition number reset processing may not be performed. In that case, the value counted by the acquisition number counter is the difference between the game medals in the advantageous game state (the total number of game medals paid out during the advantageous game state and the number of game medals bet in the advantageous game state). Equivalent to the value obtained by subtracting the total number). In this way, the value of the acquired number counter is updated every game without performing the acquired number reset process, and the value of the acquired number counter at the time when the last game in the advantageous gaming state ends is obtained as a game medal in the advantageous gaming state. It may be displayed as a number. In that case, when the value of the acquisition number counter at the time when the last game in the advantageous gaming state is finished falls below a predetermined lower limit value or exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, the value of the acquisition number counter, That is, the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous game state may not be displayed.

  Also, the number of game medals acquired may be displayed even during the advantageous game state based on the value of the acquisition number counter counted without performing the acquisition number reset process. In this case, regardless of the value of the acquisition number counter, the value may be displayed as it is (even if it is a negative value) as an acquisition number, or when the acquisition number counter value is 0 or more, In this case, “0” may be displayed as the number of acquisitions. In addition, even during the advantageous gaming state, only when the value of the acquisition counter exceeds the lower limit, or only when the value of the acquisition counter exceeds the lower limit and is less than or equal to the upper limit. You may make it display as acquisition number. Further, the display of the acquired number may be updated at the time of betting and payout when the value of the acquired number counter is updated, or may be performed only at the end of each game (at the time of payout).

[Main control processing]
Hereinafter, among the control processes performed in the main control means 100 of the slot machine 1, the game progress control process and the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, some general CPU registers and flags may be described. These are briefly described here. The A register is a dedicated register used for setting data used for calculation and setting a calculation result. The B register, C register, D register, E register, H register, and L register are general purpose registers that can be used for various purposes, and are also used as pair registers (BC register, DE register, and HL register). The R register is a register that stores a predetermined counter value that is sequentially updated. The F register is a register for storing a predetermined condition resulting from the operation, and several bits thereof are configured as a carry flag, a zero flag, and a second zero flag. The carry flag is a flag that is set ("1" is stored) when a carry occurs as a result of the calculation, and the zero flag is set ("1" is set when the previous calculation result is "0"). Flag to be stored. The second zero flag is set (“1” is stored) when the data is “0” when data is set in a predetermined register (for example, A register), and the zero flag is set ( This flag is also set ("1" is stored) even when "1" is stored).

<Game progress control processing>
First, the basic flow of the game progress control process will be described with reference to FIG. The game progress control process is a process that is repeatedly executed during the game. As shown in FIG. 14, the game progress control process stands by until the operation of the start lever 25 is accepted (step S1). Perform (step S2). In this combination determination process, a combination determination result (winning item) is selected based on the random value generated by the 16-bit random number means. Information on the selected combination determination result is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63.

  After performing the combination determining process, a game mode common start process is performed (step S3). This game mode common start process is a process that is performed in common regardless of the game mode (details are omitted). After the game mode common start process, the game mode start process is performed (step S4). The game mode start process is a general term for each start process that is performed separately for each set game mode. The game mode 0 start process and the game mode 4 stay that are executed while the game mode 0 stays. There is a game mode 4 start process etc. executed in the inside (details are omitted).

When the game mode start processing is completed, the process proceeds to step S5. In step S5, it is determined whether or not a freeze flag (a flag for managing whether or not to freeze) is ON. If the freeze flag is ON, the freeze is performed for a predetermined set time (step S6), the freeze flag is cleared after the freeze is executed (step S7), and the process proceeds to step S8. On the other hand, if the freeze flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S8 without performing the processes of steps S6 and S7, and the push navigation process (the process of executing the above push navigation according to the combination determination result) is performed.

  After the push navigation process is completed, a turning start process is performed (step S9). Specifically, the rotation state from the start of rotation of each reel to the constant speed state is managed. Next, a rotating cylinder stop process is performed (step S10). Specifically, when a stop switch operation is accepted, a stoppable position is determined according to the received timing (push position or push order) and the winning combination determination result, and from the deceleration of the reel to the stop. Performs processing to manage the rotation state. After performing the spinning stop process, a process at the end of each game mode (process performed for each set game mode after the reel stops) is performed (step S11). This end process for each game mode is a general term for each end process performed separately for each set game mode, and is a game mode 2 end process executed during a game mode 2 stay and a game mode 4 stay. There are processing at the end of game mode 4 executed in the inside (details are omitted). When the end processing for each game mode is completed, processing at the end of common game mode (processing commonly performed after reel stop regardless of the set game mode) is performed (step S12), and the process returns to step S1.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the flow of the bonus game set process executed in the game progress control process and the bonus game lever time process will be described. The bonus game set process is a process executed in the first game of the introduction period in the bonus game period, and the bonus game lever time process is triggered every time the operation of the start lever 25 is accepted in the bonus game period. This is a process executed in a game. Note that the bonus game set process may be performed at the end of a game in which the symbol combination of the BB combination is complete.

  In the bonus game set process, as shown in FIG. 15A, the value of the BB counter is set to “24” (step S21), and then the value of the star counter is set to “3” (step S22). After setting, a game level lottery is performed (step S23), a game level is set according to the lottery result (step S24), and the bonus game set process is terminated.

  In the bonus game lever process, as shown in FIG. 15B, it is first determined whether or not the BB is operating (step S31). Here, when the BB is not operating, the bonus game lever time processing is ended as it is, and when the BB is operating, whether the value of the BB counter is within a numerical range of 5 to 16 (that is, push It is determined whether or not it is within the order selection game period (step S32). Here, when the value of the BB counter is not within the above numerical range, the bonus game lever processing is terminated as it is, and when the value of the BB counter is within the above range, the value of the star counter is more than 0. It is determined whether it is larger (step S33). Here, if the value of the star counter is 0 or less, the bonus game lever processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the star counter is larger than 0, the winning navigation lottery is performed (step S34), and the winning navigation flag is set to “0” or “1” according to the lottery result (step S35), and the bonus is set. The processing at the game lever ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the flow of the push order selection process executed in the game progress control process will be described. The push order selection process is a process that is executed every game after the winning lottery is performed in the bonus game period. As shown in FIG. 16, first, it is determined whether or not the BB is in operation (step S41). ). Here, when the BB is not operating, the push order selection process is terminated as it is, and when the BB is operating, it is determined whether or not the value of the advantageous section clear counter is 20 or less (step S42). . Here, when the value of the advantageous section clear counter is 20 or less, the process proceeds to step S45, and when it is not 20 or less, the process proceeds to step S43.

  In this step S43, it is determined whether or not the value of the BB counter is within a numerical range of 5 to 16. If the value of the BB counter is not within the numerical range, the process proceeds to step S45. If the value of the BB counter is within the range, the process proceeds to step S44. In step S44, it is determined whether or not the value of the star counter is zero. If the value of the star counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S45, and if not 0, the process proceeds to step S49.

  In step S45, the result of the winning lottery is determined. Here, when winning A or winning D is selected, the navigation number is set to “7” (corresponding to the first left push order) (step S46), and when winning B is selected. The navigation number is set to “8” (corresponding to the first pressing order) (step S47), and when the winning prize C is selected, the navigation number is set to “9” (corresponding to the first pressing order on the right). (Step S48), and after setting, the push order selection process is terminated. The navigation number set here corresponds to the pressing order for aligning the outcome A (“bell bell bell”), and based on the set navigation number, the push navigation processing in the above step S8 (FIG. 14), bell alignment navigation is performed.

  In step S49, it is determined whether or not a prize D has been selected. If the winning D is selected, the winning navigation flag is set to “1” (step S50), and then the process proceeds to step S51. If the winning D is not selected, the process directly goes to step S51. move on. In step S51, it is determined whether or not the winning navigation flag is set to “1”. If the winning navigation flag is not set to “1”, the push order selection process is terminated as it is, and if the winning navigation flag is set to “1”, the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S52, the result of the winning lottery is determined. Here, when winning A or winning D is selected, the navigation number is set to “8” (corresponding to the first pressing order) (step S53), and when winning B is selected. The navigation number is set to “9” (corresponding to the first pressing order on the right) (step S54), and when the winning prize C is selected, the navigation number is set to “7” (corresponding to the first pressing order on the left). (Step S55), and after setting, the push order selection process is terminated. The navigation number set here corresponds to the pressing order for aligning the outcome B (“bell / replay / bell”), and in the pressing navigation process of step S8 based on the set navigation number, Winning navigation is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, the flow of the game mode 5 all-turns-stop process executed in the game progress control process will be described. The game mode 5 all-turns-stop process is a process that is executed every game after the all-turns stop while staying in the game mode 5. As shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S61). If the BB operation is in progress, the value of the BB counter is decremented by “1” and the process proceeds to step S63. If the BB operation is not in progress, the game mode 5 all-round cylinder stop processing is terminated.

  In step S63, it is determined whether or not the value of the BB counter is within a numerical range of 4 or more and 15 or less (that is, whether or not it is within the period for pressing order selection game). If the value of the BB counter is within the numerical range, the process proceeds to step S64. If the value of the BB counter is not within the range, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S64, it is determined whether or not the value of the star counter is greater than zero. If the value of the star counter is less than or equal to 0, the game mode 5 all-round cylinder stop processing is terminated as it is. Perform result processing.

In this game result process, as shown in FIG. 18, it is first determined whether or not the winning navigation flag is set to “1” (step S81). If the winning navigation flag is set to “1”, the winning navigation flag is set to “0” (step S88), and then the process proceeds to step S89, where the winning navigation flag is not set to “1”. The process proceeds to step S82. In step S82, it is determined what the outcome (the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed) is. Here, if it was an outcome A (the result of the push order selection game was a draw), the game result processing was ended as it was, and the return was made, and an outcome B (the outcome of the push order selection game was won). If YES in step S89, the flow advances to step S89. If the outcome is C (the result of the push order selection game is lost), the flow advances to step S83.

  In step S83, “1” is subtracted from the value of the star counter, and then it is determined whether or not the value of the star counter is 0 (step S84). Here, when the value of the star counter is 0, a resurrection lottery is performed (step S85), and it is determined whether or not it is won (step S86). If the winning lottery is selected, the AT flag is set to “1” (step S87), the game result process is terminated, and the process returns. If the value of the star counter is not 0 in the determination in step S84 and if the return lottery is not won in the determination in step S86, the game result process is terminated and the process returns.

  In step S89, the value of the star counter is incremented by “1”, and then it is determined whether or not the value of the star counter is 2 (step S90). Here, if the value of the star counter is not 2, the game result processing is ended and the process returns, and if the value of the star counter is 2, the value of the BB counter is 4 (that is, the push order selection game). It is determined whether or not the game is the last game in the usage period (step S91). Here, when the value of the BB counter is 4, the value of the star counter is incremented by “1” again (step S92), the game result processing is terminated and the process returns, and the value of the BB counter is not 4. In this case, the value of the star counter is not re-added, and the game result process is terminated and the process returns.

  With the return from the game result process, the process proceeds to step S66 of FIG. In this step S66, it is determined whether or not the value of the BB counter is 4 (the last game in the push order selection game period). Here, when the value of the BB counter is not 4, the game mode 5 all-round cylinder stop processing is ended as it is, and when the value of the BB counter is 4, whether the value of the star counter is greater than 0 or not. Is determined (step S67). Here, when the star counter value is 0 or less, the game mode 5 all-round cylinder stop processing is terminated, and when the star counter value is larger than 0, the star counter value is 3 or more. It is determined whether it is smaller (step S68).

  Here, when the value of the star counter is 3 or more, the AT flag is set to “1”, and an additional number according to the value of the star counter is set (step S73), and the game mode 5 all-round cylinder stop End time processing. On the other hand, if the value of the star counter is smaller than 3, a resurrection lottery is performed (step S71), and it is determined whether or not a win is made (step S72). Here, in the case of winning in the resurrection lottery, the AT flag is set to “1” (step S73), and the processing at the game mode 5 all-rounds is terminated. The game mode 5 process at the time of all cylinder stops is terminated.

In step S74, it is determined whether or not this time is the final game of BB. Here, if it is not the final game of BB, the game mode 5 all-turns stop processing is ended as it is, and if it is the final game of BB, the game mode before the transition to BB (game mode 5) is performed. It is determined whether the game mode is any one of 0 to 2 (step S75). Here, when the game mode before the BB shift is not one of the game modes 0 to 2, the game mode 3 (AT preparation) is set (step S78), and the game mode 5 all-round body stop process is terminated. . On the other hand, when the game mode before the BB shift is any of the game modes 0 to 2, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT flag is “1” (step S76). Here, when the value of the AT flag is “1”, the game mode 3 is set (step S78), and when the value of the AT flag is not “1”, the game mode before shifting to BB is set. (Step S77), and the game mode 5 all-round case stop processing is terminated. When the game mode is set, the next game shifts to the set game mode.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. In this embodiment, processing such as reading of each game operation signal output in response to a game operation such as a bet operation performed by the player, detection (confirmation) of a signal level, transmission of each control command, drive control of the reel, etc. Is performed by a timer interrupt process performed every predetermined time (for example, 2.235 milliseconds). In this timer interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 19, first, an interrupt initial process (register saving, interrupt prohibition, etc.) is performed (step MT11), and then it is determined whether or not a power-off is detected. (Step MT12). Here, if a power-off is detected, a power-off process is performed (step MT25). In power-off processing, register saving, stack pointer saving, interrupt status saving, and the like are performed. Also, processing such as holding information related to the combination determination result and information related to the gaming state (including information related to AT) stored in a predetermined storage area, calculation and storage of a checksum, and the like are also performed.

  On the other hand, if power-off is not detected, a process of updating the interrupt counter value (subtracting “1”) is performed (step MT13), and further timer measurement is performed (step MT14). This timer measurement is to perform subtraction or addition processing of a timer value of an arbitrary timer set in the above game progress control processing. Next, the input port is read (step MT15). In reading the input port, signal levels such as game operation signals input to the input port are read and stored, and signal levels are determined.

  Next, a reel drive control process for controlling driving of the reels 3a to 3c (acceleration, deceleration, constant speed maintenance, stop maintenance, etc.) is performed (step MT16). In this reel drive control process, a reel drive pulse output indicating the timing of switching the output phase (excitation phase) of the stepping motor according to the reel drive state (stopped, waiting for reel rotation, accelerating, constant speed, decelerating, etc.) Processing such as update of the counter value and acquisition, update, and output of reel drive pulse data for driving the stepping motor is performed. In the next step MT17, it is determined whether or not the reel drive control process has been executed for all the reels. If not, the process returns to step MT16 to perform the reel drive control process again. On the other hand, when it is executed for all reels, a port output process for performing excitation output of reels, hoppers, blockers, etc. is performed (step MT18), and further a control command for transmitting a control command stored in the control command buffer (CB) is transmitted. Command transmission processing is performed (step MT19).

  Next, proceeding to step MT20, the outer end signal (external signal) data stored in the predetermined storage area is read, and the outer end signal is output. Next, LED display is performed to cause the display lamp to perform predetermined display (step MT21). In this LED display, for example, the following display is executed on the payout amount display lamp 46j. That is, when no error (excluding E system error) has occurred, the payout number “0-9” is displayed based on the payout number of game medals, or the numerical value “1-6” is set based on the set value. Display. Further, when the push order is notified, the navigation number display modes “= 1” to “= 9” are displayed. If an error (excluding an E-system error) has occurred, an error display is executed based on the value of the error number.

Next, it progresses to step MT22 and error management is performed. In this error management, first, an error check is performed. In this error check, it is determined whether a H0 error has occurred, whether a CE error has occurred, whether a CP error has occurred, whether a CH error has occurred, C0, It is determined whether an error has occurred, whether a C1 error has occurred, whether an E6 error has occurred, whether an E7 error has occurred, and whether an E6 error has occurred. When an E7 error has occurred, an error is displayed on the payout amount display lamp 46j, and processing for stopping the game is performed. When an E-system error occurs, the error can be recovered if the above-described setting change process is executed. If an error has occurred after this error check, an output request set process at the time of error detection for transmitting error information to the sub-control means 200 is performed. After executing this error management process, a process for updating a random number used for determining a role (step MT23), an interrupt return process (register return, interrupt permission, etc.) are performed (step MT24), and an interrupt return is performed. To do.

《Second slot machine》
Next, a second slot machine (referred to as “slot machine 301”) as another embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with additional reference to FIGS. In the following, the characteristic part of the slot machine 301 will be mainly described, but before that, the basic configuration of the slot machine 301 will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. The slot machine 301 is common to the slot machine 1 in many parts such as the structure, how to proceed with the game, the control method, and the control contents, and illustration and description thereof are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the slot machine 301 according to the present embodiment is attached to a box-shaped housing 305 (main body member) whose front (front) is open and a front opening of the housing 305 so as to be opened and closed. And a front door 302. The front door 302 is attached to the front opening of the housing 305 so that it can be opened and closed laterally using hinge mechanisms 306a and 306b disposed on the left front of the housing 305 in a front view.

  As shown in FIG. 20, a reel unit RU is provided at the center of the housing 305. The reel unit RU includes three reels 303a, 303b, and 303c, and three stepping motors (not shown) that rotate the reels 303a to 303c, respectively. In the lower part of the housing 305, a medal payout device 900 (first slot machine) for paying out game medals obtained when a predetermined winning mode (symbol combination) is configured in the reels 303a to 303c as a result of the game. Corresponding to one hopper 50). In addition, a power supply device 380 that supplies power to various devices mounted on the slot machine 301 is provided on the left side of the medal payout device 900.

  As shown in FIG. 21, an upper panel assembly 310, an intermediate panel assembly 320, a lower panel assembly (not shown), and a tray assembly 340 are attached to the front surface of the front door 302 in order from the top. An operation panel 330 extending in the left-right direction of the front door 302 is provided at the center portion of the middle panel assembly 320, and a medal for inserting a game medal (game medium) is inserted on the upper surface side of the operation panel 330. A medal slot member 321 having a mouth (not shown) and a back plate portion 321a (guide wall) for pressing a game medal to be inserted, a 1-BET button 323 for betting one game medal within a credited range And a bet button unit 322 having a MAX-BET button 324 for betting three pieces, an effect button unit 326 for performing operations related to effects, a game information display unit 400 (details will be described later) for displaying game information, and the like. It is attached. In addition, a reel window W <b> 2 is provided at the center of the middle panel assembly 320 so that the surfaces of the three reels 303 a to 303 c disposed side by side in the housing 305 face each other. A transparent plate-like window panel WP is attached to the reel window W2.

On the front side of the operation panel 330, a start lever 325 that is operated when all the reels 303a to 303c start to rotate, and three stop buttons for individually stopping the rotation of the reels 303a, 303b, and 303c (see FIG. (Not shown), and a reject button (not shown) for returning the game medal inserted and retained from the medal slot.

  Below the medal slot member 321, a passage through which the inserted game medal flows down is provided. This passage branches into an acceptance passage through which the game medals pass when the inserted game medals are effectively accepted, and a return passage through which the game medals pass when the inserted game medals are not accepted. The branch part is provided with a blocker (not shown). The passage has two medal insertion sensors for detecting game medals inserted into the medal insertion slot and effectively received, and a medal passage sensor for monitoring the game medals inserted into the medal insertion slot. Is provided. The first medal insertion sensor is a transmissive optical sensor capable of detecting game medals, and is arranged at a position downstream of the position where the blocker is installed. The second medal insertion sensor is also a transmissive optical sensor capable of detecting game medals, and is arranged side by side downstream of the first medal insertion sensor. The medal passage sensor is a contact type sensor capable of detecting a game medal, and is located closest to the medal insertion slot on the downstream side of the position where the blocker is installed (position upstream of the two medal insertion sensors). Has been placed.

  As shown in FIG. 22, a main controller 500 that performs main control (including drive control of reels 303a to 303c, role determination processing, and the like) is provided in the upper part of the housing 305. . Note that a sub-control device (not shown) that performs various effects control for the purpose of improving the interest of the game according to the game situation is provided on the rear surface of the front door 302. The main control device 500 and the sub control device are connected so as to be capable of electrical communication using a cable harness, and information transmission between these devices can be performed only in one direction from the main control device 500 to the sub control device. ing.

  The main control device 500 includes a main control board 510 (see FIG. 23) having a function as main control means, and a main board case 610 that accommodates the main control board 510. As shown in FIG. 22, the main board case 610 includes a case main body (not shown) and a case lid 621, and the main control board 510 is placed inside the case formed by combining the case main body and the case lid 621. It is configured to be stowable. A main board case 610 in which the main control board 510 is accommodated in the case is attached to the upper portion of the housing 305 via the board case attachment mechanism 700. The board case attachment mechanism 700 is configured to be swingable in the front-rear direction to the left base member 710 attached to the upper left portion of the back plate of the housing 305, the right base member 720 attached to the upper right portion of the back plate, and the left base member. And a bracket member 730 to be attached.

  The main board case 610 is attached to the inside of the bracket member 730 facing forward. The left end portion of the bracket member 730 is connected to the left base member 710 so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction. The bracket member 730 is formed in a substantially rectangular box shape opened forward using a transparent resin material, and is configured to support the main substrate case 610 with the main substrate case 610 mounted in the internal space thereof. Thus, the main board case 610 is swingably attached to the upper part of the housing 305 via the board case attachment mechanism 700. Meanwhile, the right end portion of the bracket member 730 is configured to be fixed to the right base member 720 using a lock member 760.

In addition to the main board case 610 being attached to the bracket member 730, a setting changing device 750 is attached. Specifically, the setting change device 750 is attached to the lower right portion in the bracket member 730. The setting change device 750 is a device that is operated when changing a setting value (such as a winning probability of a game player) of the slot machine 301 that determines an advantage for the player. In a state where a setting change key (not shown) is inserted into a setting change key cylinder (not shown) provided in the setting change device 750 and rotated about 90 degrees clockwise (clockwise), the housing 305 When the power switch of the power supply device 380 provided in the lower part is turned on, a setting change mode (a mode in which the setting value can be changed) is started. The setting change device 750 switches the setting values in six steps 1 to 6 every time a setting change switch (not shown) is pressed, and the setting display lamp 551 provided on the main control board 510 changes the setting values. (See FIG. 23). When the start lever 325 provided on the front surface of the front door 302 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and when the setting change key is returned to the original position, the setting change mode is terminated and the normal mode is entered. The main control board 510 starts the setting check mode when the setting change key inserted into the setting change key cylinder is rotated about 90 degrees clockwise (clockwise) in the normal mode. The current set value is displayed on the setting display lamp 551 on the main control board 510. When the setting change key is returned to the original position, the setting confirmation mode is terminated and the normal mode is entered.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the main control board 510 is also called a control chip 521, a plurality of ICs 531A to 531B, 532A to 532C, 533A to 533K, a monitor lamp 541 also called a monitor LED, and a setting display monitor. A setting display lamp 551, an information display lamp 556, also called a role monitor, a plurality of electrical connectors 561 to 565, and a printed board 511 on which these are mounted. The main control board 510 is configured to perform control related to the progress of the game in the slot machine 301 by operating each drive circuit and the like according to a control program stored in the ROM of the control chip 521. In addition, although detailed illustration is omitted (partial examples are numbered), in the main control board 510, a plurality of capacitors 571 to 774, a plurality of transistors 575, a plurality of diodes 576, A plurality of resistor arrays 577 and a plurality of resistors 578 are mounted on the printed circuit board 511.

  For each element (excluding electrical connectors) such as a control chip 521, a plurality of ICs, a monitor lamp 441, a setting display lamp 551, and an information display lamp 556 mounted on the printed board 511, the main control board 510 is a main board case. In a state of being accommodated in 610, the case lid 621 of the main substrate case 610 is covered. As described above, the main board case 610 is formed using a transparent resin material, and from the outside of the case lid 621, the control chip 621, a plurality of ICs, the monitor lamp 641, the setting display lamp 651, and the information display lamp. 656 etc. can be visually recognized.

  The monitor lamp 541 is composed of 20 LED elements 542 in which 10 rows on the left and right are arranged in two rows on the upper and lower sides, and is turned on and off according to the operating state of each part of the slot machine 301. The monitor lamp 541 is for confirming whether there is a failure or the like. For example, some of the 20 LED elements 542 constituting the monitor lamp 541 are turned on and off according to the operation of the start lever 325 (for example, when the start lever 325 is in a non-operating state, the light is turned off [lit And is turned on (turned off) when in an operation state). Further, for example, another part of the 20 LED elements 542 is switched on and off according to the operation of the MAX-BET button 324 (for example, when the MAX-BET button 324 is not operated) [Lit] and turn on (turn off) when in operation). Further, for example, another part of the 20 LED elements 542 is switched on and off according to the operation of the 1-BET button 323 (for example, when the 1-BET button 323 is in a non-operation state) [Lit] and turn on (turn off) when in operation). Further, for example, another part of the 20 LED elements 542 (for example, predetermined three LED elements) has three stops for individually stopping the rotation of the reels 303a, 303b, and 303c. It is configured to switch on and off according to the operation of the button (for example, when the corresponding stop button is in the non-operating state, it is off [lit], and when it is in the operating state, it is lit [off]) .

  Further, for example, the other part (for example, predetermined three LED elements) of the 20 LED elements 542 are switched on and off in response to the insertion of a game medal from the medal slot. It is configured as follows. For example, one of the predetermined three LED elements is turned off (lit) when the medal passage sensor is in a non-detection state of a game medal inserted from the medal slot, and the detection state It is configured to turn on [turn off] when. Similarly, one LED element of the remaining two of the predetermined three LED elements is turned off [lit] when one medal insertion sensor of the two medal insertion sensors is in a state where a game medal is not detected. The other LED element is turned off (lit) when the other medal insertion sensor is in a non-detection state of a game medal. It is configured to light up [turn off] when in a state.

  As described above, the setting display lamp 551 displays the set value of the slot machine 301 that determines the advantage for the player in seven segments. The setting display lamp 551 is configured using a 7-segment display (8-segment display) that can display a single-digit number. The information display lamp 556 displays information related to the proportion of an accessory in 7 segments. The information display lamp 556 is configured using a 7-segment display (8-segment display) that can display a 4-digit number or the like. As information on the ratio of an accessory, for example, a two-digit identifier symbol indicating a type of an accessory ratio (an accessory ratio, a continuous accessory ratio, an advantageous period ratio, etc.), and a two-digit ratio corresponding to the identifier symbol It is possible to display a 4-digit number or the like by combining the information display lamps 556.

  In the main control device 500 configured as described above, in order to check each part of the main control board 510 accommodated in the main board case 610, the front door 302 is opened and the casing is viewed from the front or diagonally right front. The main board case 610 attached in 305 is visually recognized. At this time, it is possible to check the setting value displayed on the setting display lamp 551 and the information on the accessory ratio displayed on the information display lamp 556 via the case lid 621. Similarly, the light emission state (lighting / extinguishing state) of each LED element 542 constituting the monitor lamp 541 can be confirmed via the case lid 621.

<Configuration when viewed through the reel window from the back side of the front door>
Hereinafter, as one characteristic configuration in the present embodiment, the configuration of the front surface portion of the front door 302 when viewed from the rear surface side of the front door 302 through the reel window W2 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the game information display unit 400 provided on the upper surface side of the operation panel 330, a payout number display lamp 410 (PAYOUT lamp), a stored number display lamp 420, and other seven display lamps 431 to 437 are arranged. ing. A transparent cover panel is attached to the upper surface of the game information display unit 400, but the illustration thereof is omitted here. The payout number display lamp 410 is configured to include two 7-segment indicators 411 and 412, and the storage number display lamp 420 is also configured to include two 7-segment indicators 421 and 422. The seven display lamps 431 to 437 are a 1-BET display lamp, a 2-BET display lamp, a 3-BET display lamp, a throw-in display (INSERT) lamp, a game start display (START) lamp, and a replay display (REPLAY). ) Lamp, status display (GAME)
OVER) lamp or the like. The function of each display lamp is the same as the function of each display lamp in the slot machine 1 described above.

As shown in FIG. 25 (A), the two 7-segment indicators 411 and 412 in the payout number display lamp 410 and the two 7-segment indicators 421 and 422 in the storage number display lamp 420 each have one digit. 7 segment LED (referred to as A segment LED to G segment LED, see FIG. 25B) and one segment LED capable of displaying dots (decimal point) ( Here, it is referred to as an H segment LED, but may also be referred to as a DP segment LED (see FIG. 25B).
The 7-segment display having such a configuration is also referred to as an 8-segment display). The storage number display lamp 420 displays the number of game medals stored (credited) in the slot machine 301 while incrementing by one. The left-side 7-segment display 421 is a high-order digit (tenth digit). Is displayed, and the 7-segment display 422 on the right side is configured to display the lower digit (1st digit).

  The number-of-payout display lamp 410 displays the number of game medals to be paid out when the small role is established while incrementing by one. The 7-segment display 412 on the right side is configured to display a lower digit (one digit). As an example, FIG. 25C shows a mode when “12” is displayed. The payout number display lamp 410 is also configured to display characters (alphabets) and numbers indicating the type of error when any abnormality (error) occurs in the slot machine 301. As an example, FIG. 25D shows a mode when “HE” (hopper empty error) is displayed. Further, the payout number display lamp 410 also has a function as an instruction monitor that displays a navigation number indicating the operation order (pressing order) of the stop button. As an example, FIG. 25E shows a mode when “= 3” (navigation number 3) is displayed. Note that the H segment LED of the 7-segment display 412 may be lit when staying in the advantageous section.

  Further, the payout amount display lamp 410 is configured to light up in a predetermined manner so that it can be seen that the setting value is being changed when the setting is switched (operation for changing the setting value). . For example, as shown in FIG. 26A, all eight segment LEDs in the 7-segment display 411 and all eight segment LEDs in the 7-segment display 412 are turned on. Thus, by setting all the segment LEDs in the payout number display lamp 410 to the lit state (also referred to as “segment LED all lit state”), all the segment lamps can be lit (turned off due to failure). It is understood that the setting value is being changed. In addition, you may make it light only 7 segment LED of A segment LED-G segment LED without lighting H segment LED for dot display.

  As described above, the setting value changing operation is performed by operating the setting changing device 750 outside the game hall business hours. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, the front door 302 is opened, the setting change key is inserted into the setting change key cylinder provided in the setting change device 750 and operated, and the power switch is turned on in that state. The setting change device 750 is operated, and the setting change switch is operated to change the setting value. The setting value to be changed is confirmed by a setting display lamp 551 provided on the main control board 510. When the setting change device 750 is activated, the payout number display lamp 410 is in the all-segment LED lighting state shown in FIG.

  In the slot machine 301, when the front door 302 is opened, an operator behind the front door 302 can display a display state on the game information display unit 400 through the reel window W2, for example, a 7-segment display on the payout number display lamp 410. The lighting state of the containers 411 and 412 can be visually recognized (see FIGS. 20 and 21). Therefore, an operator who changes the setting value can check the lighting state of the payout number display lamp 410 from the back side of the front door 302 while the front door 302 is open. Since it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the devices 411 and 412 are out of order and whether or not the set value is being changed, the work efficiency is good. On the other hand, when the lighting state of the payout number display lamp 410 cannot be confirmed from the back side of the front door 302, the operator can check the front side of the front door 302 with the front door 302 opened. It is necessary to look in, move to the front side of the front door 302, or temporarily close the front door 302 to check the lighting state of the payout number display lamp 410, which is troublesome.

  It should be noted that the manner in which the payout number display lamp 410 is turned on so that it can be seen that the set value is being changed is not limited to the above, and can be variously changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), only the H segment LED for dot display in the 7-segment display 411, 412 is turned on, or as shown in FIG. 26 (C), the 7-segment display 411, A mode in which only the three segment LEDs of A segment LED, D segment LED, and G segment LED in 412 are turned on (only one of the seven segment indicators 411 and 412 is set as such a mode, and the other is a different mode) A mode (including all extinctions) may be used.

  In the present embodiment, while the setting value is being changed, the setting display lamp 551 provided on the main control board 510 is configured to display the setting value to check the setting value. The setting value may be displayed on 410 (for example, a 7-segment display 412) for confirmation. Even in this case, an operator who changes the setting value can visually recognize the setting value displayed on the payout number display lamp 410 from the back side of the front door 302 through the reel window W2 in a state where the front door 302 is opened. Therefore, the work efficiency of changing the set value is improved. When the lighting state of the payout number display lamp 410 cannot be confirmed from the back side of the front door 302, the operator opens and closes the front door 302 each time the set value is changed. Alternatively, it is necessary to check the set value displayed on the payout amount display lamp 410 while moving between the front side and the back side of the front door 302, which is very laborious.

  When the setting value displayed on the payout number display lamp 410 is viewed from the back side of the front door 302 through the reel window W2 with the front door 302 opened, the operator sets the setting value upside down. Will see. Therefore, it may be misunderstood that “9” is displayed while “6” is displayed. Therefore, when the set value is displayed on the payout number display lamp 410, it is preferable that the user can see that he / she is looking upside down. For example, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), the set value is displayed on the 7-segment display 412 and the H-segment LED for dot display in the 7-segment display 412 is turned on (7-segment displays 411 and 412). Both H segment LEDs may be lit). If the set value is displayed in such a manner, the operator can easily recognize that the side where the H segment LED is located is below the number. As another mode, as shown in FIG. 26 (E), the set value is displayed on the 7-segment display 412 and the D-segment LED of the 7-segment display 411 is turned on, as shown in FIG. 26 (F). As described above, the setting value is displayed on the 7-segment display 412 and the D segment LED and the E segment LED of the 7-segment display 411 are turned on. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the setting value changing operation, as described above, it is necessary to operate the start lever 325 in order to confirm the changed setting value. In the slot machine 301, when the front door 302 is opened, an operator behind the front door 302 can visually recognize the position of the start lever 325 (particularly the spherical portion at the tip) through the reel window W2. (See FIGS. 20 and 21). Therefore, an operator who changes the set value stays on the back side of the front door 302 with the front door 302 being open, and confirms the position of the start lever 325 through the reel window W2 from the back side of the front door 302. Since it is possible to operate the start lever 325 by turning the hand to the front side, the setting change work efficiency is good. On the other hand, when the position of the start lever 325 cannot be confirmed from the back side of the front door 302, the operator does not check the position of the start lever 325 well, and from the back side of the front door 302. If the user tries to operate the start lever 325 by turning his / her hand, there is a risk that the hand will come into contact with a decorative frame or the like provided on the front surface of the front door 302 and be injured. Therefore, the operator looks into the front side of the front door 302 with the front door 302 open, moves to the front side of the front door 302, or temporarily closes the front door 302 to confirm the position of the start lever 325. It is necessary and time-consuming.

  As described above, in the slot machine 301, the monitor lamp 541 composed of the 20 LED elements 542 is mounted on the main control board 510, and the lighting state of the LED elements 542 in the monitor lamp 541 is confirmed. The slot machine 301 indicates that the start lever 325 is operated, the 1-BET button 323 is operated, the MAX-BET button 324 is operated, or a game medal is inserted from the medal slot. Check to see if it is properly recognized. Such inspection work is performed with the front door 302 open and the start levers 325 and 1 so that the operator can check the display state of the monitor lamp 541 outside or within business hours of the amusement hall. The BET button 323 and the MAX-BET button 324 are actually operated by the operator or the game medal is actually inserted into the medal slot.

  As described above, in the slot machine 301, when the front door 302 is opened, an operator behind the front door 302 can visually recognize the position of the start lever 325 through the reel window W2 (FIG. 20). , See FIG. Therefore, an operator who checks the start lever 325 stays on the back side of the front door 302 with the front door 302 opened, and checks the position of the start lever 325 through the reel window W2 while Since the start lever 325 is operated by turning the hand from the front side to the front side and the lighting state of the LED element 542 in the monitor lamp 541 can be confirmed during the operation, the work efficiency of the inspection is good. On the other hand, when the position of the start lever 325 cannot be confirmed from the back side of the front door 302, the operator looks into the front side of the front door 302 with the front door 302 opened. After moving to the front side of the front door 302 or closing the front door 302 to confirm the position of the start lever 325 and preparing to operate the start lever 325 with a hand, the monitor lamp 541 is further turned on. It is necessary to open the front door 302 so that it can be confirmed, which is very laborious.

  Further, in the slot machine 301, when the front door 302 is opened, an operator behind the front door 302 can visually recognize the position of the 1-BET button 323 and the position of the MAX-BET button 324 through the reel window W2. (See FIGS. 20 and 21). Therefore, an operator who performs the inspection work of the 1-BET button 323 or the MAX-BET button 324 stays on the back side of the front door 302 with the front door 302 being opened, and passes through the reel window W2 to the 1-BET button 323 or MAX. -While checking the position of the BET button 324, turn the hand from the back side of the front door 302 to the front side to operate the 1-BET button 323 or the MAX-BET button 324, and at the time of the operation, the LED element 542 in the monitor lamp 541 Since it is possible to confirm the lighting state of, inspection work efficiency is good. On the other hand, when the positions of the 1-BET button 323 and the MAX-BET button 324 cannot be confirmed from the back side of the front door 302, the worker can move forward while the front door 302 is open. The position of the 1-BET button 323 or the MAX-BET button 324 is confirmed by looking into the front side of the door 302, moving to the front side of the front door 302, or once closing the front door 302. After preparing to operate the MAX-BET button 324 with a hand, it is necessary to open the front door 302 so that the monitor lamp 541 can be confirmed, which is very troublesome.

Further, in the slot machine 301, when the front door 302 is opened, an operator behind the front door 302 can visually recognize the position of the medal slot member 321 through the reel window W2 (FIG. 20). , See FIG. For this reason, the operator who checks the inserted medal detection stays on the back side of the front door 302 with the front door 302 opened, and confirms the position of the medal slot member 321 through the reel window W2, while checking the position of the front door 302. The game medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot of the medal insertion slot member 321 by turning the hand from the back side to the front side, and the lighting state of the LED element 542 in the monitor lamp 541 can be confirmed at the time of the insertion. So the inspection work efficiency is good. On the other hand, when the position of the medal slot member 321 cannot be confirmed from the back side of the front door 302, the operator looks into the front side of the front door 302 with the front door 302 opened. Or after moving to the front side of the front door 302 or once closing the front door 302 to confirm the position of the medal slot member 321 and preparing to insert the game medal held in the hand into the medal slot. Furthermore, it is necessary to open the front door 302 so that the monitor lamp 541 can be confirmed, which is very troublesome.

  Here, for comparison, a conventional slot machine will be briefly described with reference to FIG. In the conventional slot machine, a medal slot member 1321 (see FIG. 28A) and a MAX-BET button 1324 (see FIG. 28B) are provided on the upper surface side of the operation panel 1330 disposed on the front surface of the front door 1302. And a start lever 1325 on the front side of the operation panel 1330 is known. Also known is a reel window having a transparent plate-like window panel WP2 attached thereto. However, in the conventional slot machine, the positions of the medal slot member 1321, the MAX-BET button 1324, and the start lever 1325 are determined from the back side of the front door 1302 through the window panel WP2 when viewed from the front of the front door 1302. It cannot be visually recognized. In addition, some conventional slot machines include an instruction monitor (not shown) that displays information such as numbers indicating the pressing order on the upper surface side of the operation panel 1330, but again, the rear surface side of the front door 1302. Therefore, even if the front of the front door 1302 is viewed through the window panel WP2, the display on the instruction monitor cannot be visually recognized.

  This is because, in the case of the start lever 1325, the start lever 1325 is provided at a relatively low position. On the other hand, as a reason for including the MAX-BET button 1324 and the instruction monitor, there are many types in which the edge of the window panel WP2 is configured as an opaque region UC for decoration or the like, and for this reason, through the window panel WP2 There are many types in which a relatively large sub-control unit SU having a sub-control board or the like is provided on the upper portion of the window panel WP2 on the back side of the front door 1302. The reason is that the sub-control unit SU is in the way, and the face cannot be brought close to the upper part on the back side of the window panel WP2, and the downward field of view becomes narrow. Note that the edge of the window panel WP of the slot machine 302 of this embodiment is also decorated, but in this window panel WP, the start lever 325 and the 1-BET are passed through a region where the decoration is not applied. Each position of the button 323, the MAX-BET button 324, etc. can be visually recognized, and the lighting state of the payout number display lamp 410, etc. can be visually recognized. Of course, the field of view through the window panel WP may be further expanded by providing no decoration or the like on the edge (particularly the lower edge) of the window panel WP.

  The configuration when viewed from the back side of the front door 302 through the reel window W2 has been described above, but the configuration shown in FIG. In this modification, the medal slot member 321 provided on the upper surface side of the operation panel 330 is slightly on the left side of the front door 302 (the front shown in the figure, including the back plate portion 321a and the medal slot 321b). It is configured to face the central axis C side of the door 302. With this configuration, when the position of the medal insertion slot member 321 is confirmed from the back side of the front door 302, the position of the medal insertion slot 321b can be easily seen directly. It becomes easier to insert a game medal into the medal slot 321b. In addition, in order to make it easier to visually recognize the position of the medal insertion slot 321b, the back plate portion 321a may be configured to be low.

In the present embodiment, the three stop buttons for individually stopping the rotation of the reels 303a, 303b, and 303c are arranged on the front side of the operation panel 330, and the front door is opened when the front door 302 is opened. The operator behind 302 cannot directly view the position of each stop button through the reel window W2. However, since each stop button is provided at the same height as the start lever 325, it is easy to estimate the position of each stop button on the basis of the position of the start lever 325 that can be visually recognized. Therefore, even when the same inspection work as the MAX-BET button 324 is performed on each stop button, the work efficiency can be improved. Of course, each stop button is arranged on the upper surface side of the operation panel 330 in the same manner as the MAX-BET button 324 and the like, and an operator who is behind the front door 302 in a state where the front door 302 is opened is used by the reel window W2. You may comprise so that the position of each stop button can be visually recognized through.

  As a modification mode, an area different from the reel window W2 is provided in the front door 302, and from the back side of the front door 302, the medal insertion slot member 321 and the 1-BET button 323, the MAX-BET button 324, the start The position of the lever 325 or the like and the display state of the payout number display lamp 410 may be visible. Further, the reel window W2 is configured to be openable and closable, and the medal slot member 321, the 1-BET button 323, the MAX-BET button 324, the start lever 325, etc. in a state where the reel window W2 is opened from the back side of the front door 302. The display position of the payout number display lamp 410 may be visible.

  In the present embodiment, the setting display lamp 551 is disposed on the main control board 110, but is not limited thereto, and may be disposed on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the front door 302. In the present embodiment, the main controller 500 is attached to the inner surface side of the housing 305, but is not limited to this, and may be attached to the rear surface side (back surface side) of the front door 302. . In the present embodiment, the monitor lamp 541 is disposed on the main control board 110, but is not limited thereto, and may be disposed on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the front door 302. By disposing the monitor lamp 541 on the rear side of the front door 302, in order to check the start lever 325 and the like, a person who works on the back side of the front door 302 in an opened state can start the start lever through the reel window W2. It can be operated while visually recognizing a position such as 325, and the lighting state of the monitor lamp 541 (LED element 542) during the operation can be confirmed without moving the line of sight. Therefore, it is possible to increase the work efficiency as compared with the case where the monitor lamp 541 is disposed on the housing 305 side (the movement of the line of sight when the lighting state of the monitor lamp 541 is confirmed increases).

<Positional relationship between reel unit and medal payout device>
Hereinafter, as another characteristic configuration in the present embodiment, the configuration of the positional relationship between the reel unit RU and the medal payout device 900 will be described with additional reference to FIGS. 29 to 34. 29 and 30, a reel base 860 as a pedestal portion is provided so as to be bridged between the left and right side plates of the casing 305, as shown in FIGS. The reel unit RU is mounted on the The reel base 860 is entirely formed in a plate shape using a metal material, and a plate-like coupling flange portion 861 facing forward is formed on the lower side of the front portion of the reel base 860.

  The reel unit RU includes a first reel module 801 having a reel 303a, a second reel module 802 having a reel 303b, a third reel module 801 having a reel 303c, and a reel module mounting member 810. The The reel module mounting member 810 is made of a resin material and is formed in a box shape with the front and right sides opened, and is configured to accommodate the first to third reel modules 801 to 803 side by side. A plate-shaped upper flange portion 811 facing forward is formed on the upper front side of the reel module mounting member 810, and a plate-shaped lower flange portion 812 facing front is formed on the lower front portion of the reel module mounting member 810. Is formed.

The first reel module 801 has a reel bracket 804, and a plate-like upper bracket coupling portion 804 a facing forward is formed on the upper front portion of the reel bracket 804, and on the lower front portion of the reel bracket 804. Is formed with a plate-like lower bracket coupling portion 804b facing forward. In the first reel module 801, the upper bracket coupling portion 804a is coupled to the left side of the middle portion of the upper flange portion 811 using a coupling member 809a such as a screw or a bolt, and the lower bracket coupling portion 804b is the same. The coupling member 809b is coupled to the left side of the middle portion of the lower flange portion 812.

  The second reel module 802 has a reel bracket 805, and a plate-like upper bracket coupling portion 805 a facing forward is formed on the upper front portion of the reel bracket 805, and on the lower front portion of the reel bracket 805. Is formed with a plate-like lower bracket coupling portion 805b facing forward. In the second reel module 802, the upper bracket coupling portion 805a is coupled to the right side of the middle portion of the upper flange portion 811 using a coupling member 809c such as a screw or a bolt, and the lower bracket coupling portion 805b is the same. The coupling member 809d is coupled to the right side of the middle portion of the lower flange portion 812.

  The third reel module 803 has a reel bracket 806, and a plate-like upper bracket coupling portion 806a facing forward is formed on the upper front portion of the reel bracket 806, and on the lower front portion of the reel bracket 806. Is formed with a plate-like lower bracket coupling portion 806b facing forward. In the third reel module 802, the upper bracket coupling portion 806a is coupled in the vicinity of the right end portion of the upper flange portion 811 using a coupling member 809e such as a screw (screw) or a bolt, and the lower bracket coupling portion 805b is the same. The coupling member 809f is coupled to the vicinity of the right end of the lower flange portion 812.

  The reel unit RU configured as described above is placed on the reel base 860 and fixed to the reel base 860. Specifically, the lower flange portion 812 of the reel module mounting member 810 that houses and holds the first to third reel modules 801 to 803 is connected to the coupling flange portion 861 formed on the lower front side of the reel base 860. The reel unit RU is detachably held on the reel base 860 by being coupled using the coupling members 809b, 809d, and 809f. The coupling members 809b, 809d, and 809f are used as dedicated coupling members (locking parts) for coupling the first to third reel modules 801 to 803 and the reel module mounting member 810, and the reel unit RU and reel You may make it couple | bond with the base 860 using another coupling member or coupling mechanism (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 30, a medal payout device 900 is installed below the reel unit RU, and a medal auxiliary tank 960 (an auxiliary storage 85 of the first slot machine 1) is located near the right side of the medal payout device 900. Is installed). The medal payout device 900 includes a hopper tank 910, a hopper mechanism portion 920, and a hopper base portion 930.

  The hopper tank 910 has a funnel-shaped medal storage portion 911 that opens upward, and a cylindrical tank bottom portion 912 that extends obliquely downward to the left from the lower portion of the medal storage portion 911, and stores game medals. It is configured as a main tank member. As shown in FIG. 29, a main slope portion 913 formed in a downward slope toward the right is provided inside the medal storage portion 911, and game medals placed in the medal storage portion 911 are The main slope portion 913 guides the tank bottom portion 912. In addition, a rectangular opening 915 is formed in the right side surface 914 of the medal storage 911, and a guide slope 916 and a partition wall 917 are provided in the vicinity of the opening 915. The guide slope portion 916 is provided in a downward slope toward the opening 915 (and the medal auxiliary tank 960) at a position above the main slope portion 913, and the game medals overflowing from the medal storage portion 911 are opened. 915 is discharged. The partition wall 917 is configured to separate the space on the tank bottom 912 side from the space on the opening 915 side.

  The hopper mechanism unit 920 includes a rotor disk (not shown) that rotates and a hopper motor (not shown) that rotates the rotor disk. One medal is discharged from the medal discharge port 921 one by one. The hopper base portion 930 supports the hopper mechanism portion 920 and the medal storage portion 911 and is fixed to the inner bottom surface portion of the housing 305.

  The medal auxiliary tank 960 is a bottomed box-shaped resin container opened upward, and is configured as an auxiliary tank member for retracting surplus game medals stored in the hopper tank 910. The medal auxiliary tank 960 is installed at a position where a game medal discharged from the opening 915 of the medal storage unit 911 falls into the medal auxiliary tank 960 and is stored. An electrode support 965 (see FIG. 31) provided on the inner back surface of the housing 305 is provided on one side surface of the medal auxiliary tank 960 (the side surface located on the back side when installed in the housing 305). ), And a hole (not shown) through which two electrode pins 961 and 962 (see FIG. 32A) as full detection members are inserted is formed. The two electrode pins 961 and 962 enter the medal auxiliary tank 960.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (B), the two electrode pins 961 and 962 are configured to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined length in the left-right direction at the upper position in the installed medal auxiliary tank 960. As shown in FIG. 32C, when many game medals (indicated by a two-dot chain line) are stored in the medal auxiliary tank 960, the game medals are connected to each other through the stored game medals. ing. The two electrode pins 961 and 962 are connected to an accommodation state signal circuit (not shown). When the two electrode pins 961 and 962 are not electrically connected to each other, the storage state signal circuit outputs a storage state signal of level 0 (for example, low level) indicating that, and the two electrode pins 961, 962 When the 962s are electrically connected to each other, a level 1 (for example, high level) storage state signal indicating that is output.

  The main control means of the slot machine 301 (corresponding to the main control means 100 of the slot machine 1) refers to the level of the storage state signal output from the storage state signal circuit every predetermined time (for example, 2.235 milliseconds). When the storage state signal is continuously level 1 or more for a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times), it is determined that the medal auxiliary tank 960 is full. In this way, when the storage state signal level becomes level 1 continuously for a predetermined number of times or more, the full state of the medal auxiliary tank 960 is determined, so that the medal auxiliary tank as shown in FIG. When a game medal that falls into the 960 rolls and the two electrode pins 961 and 962 are temporarily connected, it is possible to prevent the medal auxiliary tank 960 from being prematurely determined to be full. It has become.

  When it is determined that the medal auxiliary tank 960 is full, it is detected as a full error through a predetermined process, and a full error process is executed to eliminate the full error. The detection of the full error is not performed at an arbitrary time point in the game, but for example, from the end time of one game (for example, when the third stop operation of the cylinder is accepted) to the start time of the next game (for example, Until the betting operation is accepted). The full error process is an error display for indicating that a full error has occurred in the payout number display lamp 410, and a full error from the main control means to the sub control means (corresponding to the sub control means 200 of the slot machine 1). It consists of each processing such as an error notification request for notifying the occurrence of the game, and a game stop for stopping the progress of the game. Among them, the error display process and the error notification request process are stopped when the full state of the medal auxiliary tank 960 is canceled, and the game stop process is stopped when a reset operation is performed by a game clerk or the like. Is done.

  The number and position of the conductive pins arranged in the medal auxiliary tank 960 can be arbitrarily set. For example, as shown in FIG. 32E, a third electrode pin 963 serving as a third fullness detection member may be provided below the two electrode pins 961 and 962. In this case, when the three electrode pins 961, 962, and 963 are all electrically connected to each other, it is determined that the medal auxiliary tank 960 is completely full, and among the three, the electrode pin 961 and the electrode pin 963 are determined. It is also possible to determine that the game medals are stored in a biased manner in the medal auxiliary tank 960 in the case where is connected to each other or the electrode pin 962 and the electrode pin 963 are connected.

  A reel unit RU is installed above the medal payout device 900 as shown in FIG. As described above, the reel unit RU uses a plurality of coupling members 809a to 809f (referred to as “coupling members 809” when these are not particularly distinguished), but these coupling members 809 fall during the game. Sometimes. Possible causes of the drop include forgetting to retighten the loosened coupling member 809 or leaving the removed coupling member 809 on the reel base 860 during maintenance and inspection. In addition, recently, there is a gaming machine that generates a large vibration by resonating a heavy bass, and when such a gaming machine is arranged nearby, the vibration from the gaming machine is transmitted to the coupling member 809, It is also conceivable that the coupling member 809 is loosened. It is also conceivable that the vibration generated when the rotating drum rotates or stops, or the vibration generated when the front door 302 is opened and closed is transmitted to the coupling member 809, and the coupling member 809 becomes loose. In particular, the coupling member 809f installed at a position closest to the side on which the front door 302 is opened and closed (the side opposite to the side on which the hinge mechanisms 306a and 306b are provided, hereinafter also referred to as “door end side”) Because the vibration at the time of opening and closing the front door 302 is easily transmitted via the reel base 860 or the like, it is more likely to loosen under the influence of vibration than the other coupling members 809a to 809e, and the possibility of falling during the game is relatively Expensive.

  When the coupling member 809 loosened during the game falls into the hopper tank 910 during the game or when the game is not being performed, and it is guided to the rotor disk of the hopper mechanism 920, the coupling member 809 is attached to the rotor disk. There is a possibility that the rotor disk does not operate normally due to being caught, and the game medal cannot be paid out. When this happens, the game must be interrupted, and in severe cases, the game may not be continued. If such a situation occurs when the player's mood is particularly high, such as during the execution of the aforementioned bonus game (push order selection game), the player's mood will be greatly affected, and the game Interest is greatly reduced.

  In view of such circumstances, the slot machine 301 is configured such that even if the coupling member 809f that is most loosened falls off, the coupling member 809f is guided to the medal auxiliary tank 960. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the guide slope portion 916 of the hopper tank 910 (medal storage portion 911) is disposed vertically below the coupling member 809f. By adopting such a configuration, the dropped coupling member 809f first enters the medal storage portion 911 and falls on the guide slope portion 916, as indicated by the arrow K1 in the figure, and then the arrow. As shown by the line K2, it is guided to the opening 915 along the guide slope 916 and discharged from the opening 915, and further falls into the medal auxiliary tank 960 as shown by the arrow K3. Note that the coupling member 809d (see FIG. 30) disposed closer to the center than the coupling member 809f also falls on the guide slope portion 916 in the medal storage unit 911 when the coupling member 809d falls off, and the coupling member 809f The medal auxiliary tank 960 may be guided by following a similar route. Further, the guide slope portion 916 may be configured to protrude from the opening 915 and extend to a position above the medal auxiliary tank 960.

When the coupling member 809 is formed of a conductive metal member, the medal auxiliary tank 9
There is a possibility that the two electrode pins 961 and 962 are conducted by the coupling member 809 dropped into the 60, and the state is erroneously detected as a full error. For example, the dropped coupling member 809 is caught so as to straddle the two electrode pins 961 and 962, or the dropped coupling member 809 is caught on one electrode pin 961, and the other via the game medal in the medal auxiliary tank 960 It is conceivable that the electrode pin 962 is electrically connected. Even when a full error is erroneously detected, the full error process is executed, so that the game is interrupted. Especially when a bonus game (push order selection game) is being executed, if such a full error is detected and the game is interrupted, the player will be offended and the interest of the game will be greatly reduced. End up.

  In view of such circumstances, the slot machine 301 is configured to prevent a full error from being erroneously detected due to the coupling member 809 even if the coupling member 809 falls into the medal auxiliary tank 960. ing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, the length in the longitudinal direction of the coupling member 809 (the length from the upper surface of the head HD of the coupling member 809 to the tip of the shaft portion AX) L1 (FIG. The distance L3 between the two electrode pins 961 and 962 (see FIG. 5B) is longer than that of the reference (see FIG. 4B). Called). The two electrode pins 961 and 962 are formed in a cylindrical shape. Further, the length of the portion of the head portion HD of the coupling member 809 protruding outward from the shaft portion AX (the distance in the horizontal direction in the figure between the outer peripheral surface of the head portion HD and the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion AX). L2 is configured to be shorter than the lateral width of electrode pin 961 (same as the diameter in the case of this example in which electrode pin 961 is formed in a cylindrical shape) L4 (this configuration is referred to as “configuration Q ").

  By adopting such a configuration, even if the coupling member 809 falls into the medal auxiliary tank 960, the coupling member 809 is caught so as to straddle the two electrode pins 961 and 962, or the coupling member 809 that has dropped. Can be prevented from being caught by one of the electrode pins 961. Further, as a result, the two electrode pins 961 and 962 are directly conducted through the coupling member 809, or are conducted through the coupling medal 809 and the game medal accommodated in the medal auxiliary tank 960. It is possible to prevent erroneous detection as a full error. The electrode pins are not limited to those formed in a columnar shape, and may be formed in a prismatic shape or a plate shape. Even in that case, it is possible to obtain the same effect by adopting the configuration P and the configuration Q.

  The configuration of the positional relationship between the reel unit RU and the medal payout device 900 has been described above, but the configuration illustrated in FIG. 34 may be adopted as a change mode. In this modification, the medal payout device 900A and the medal auxiliary tank 960A are used instead of the medal payout device 900 and the medal auxiliary tank 960 described above. In the medal payout device 900A, the hopper tank 910 (medal storage unit 911) is not disposed vertically below the coupling member 809f, and the medal auxiliary tank 960 is disposed vertically below the coupling member 809f. For this reason, when the connecting member 809f falls off, the connecting member 809f does not enter the medal storage unit 911 but directly falls into the medal auxiliary tank 960 as indicated by an arrow K21.

On the other hand, a medal storage portion 911 and a guide slope portion 916 provided therein are disposed vertically below the coupling member 809d disposed closer to the center than the coupling member 809f. Therefore, when the coupling member 809d falls off, first, as shown by the arrow K11 in the figure, it enters the medal storage part 911 and falls on the guide slope part 916, and then, as shown by the arrow line K12. Then, it is guided to the opening (corresponding to the opening 915, not shown) along the guide slope portion 916 and discharged from the opening, and further falls into the medal auxiliary tank 960A as indicated by the arrow K13. It is supposed to be. The medal storage portion 911 is configured not to be positioned vertically below the connection member 809b disposed on the left side of the connection member 809d. When the connection member 809f falls off, the connection member 809b You may make it fall outside the medal storage part 911, without entering in 911.

  In the reel unit RU described above, three reel modules (first to third reel modules 801 to 803) are housed side by side in a housing member (reel module mounting member 810). The reel base 860) is mounted and fixed, but is not limited to such a configuration. For example, a reel unit having a configuration in which three reel modules are fixed to the pedestal portion directly without using the receiving member or through an intermediate member different from the receiving member may be used.

  Further, in the above description, the locking component (the coupling member 809f) exemplified as being easy to come off is configured to couple the reel module and the housing member to the pedestal portion, but is not limited to such a configuration. . For example, you may use the latching component of the structure which fixes a reel module to a base part directly or via an intermediate member different from an accommodating member. Further, the number of reels may be other than three, and four or five reels may be provided. Moreover, it is good not only as a reel but as a movable production apparatus.

  The notification effect management means 212 may manage game standby effects and menu effects, and the sub main control means 200A may include sub buttons operable by the player. The game standby effect is an effect that introduces a gaming machine that is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the stop button was last operated or the sub button was operated, or after the settlement process performed at the end of the game. It is an effect that can be shifted based on the operation of the player's sub button, and in the menu effect, display of the paytable, custom setting of the effect, setting of volume, setting of power consumption, etc. are performed according to the operation Production.

  In the normal state (game mode 0), the menu effect is executed based on the sub button operation when no bet is placed, and the game standby effect is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last sub button operation. On the other hand, in a state advantageous to the player such as during AT (game mode 4), bonus game (game mode 5), chance zone (game mode 2), etc., the sub-button is operated in the state where the bet is not made as in the normal state. Based on the menu effect, the elapsed time from the last sub-button operation is measured. When a predetermined time has elapsed, instead of the game stand-by effect, an effect that was executed before executing the menu effect or an effect corresponding to the game state (such as an effect indicating that the AT is in progress) is executed. By doing so, when leaving the seat with the menu screen open in an advantageous gaming state, when returning to the seat, an effect corresponding to the original advantageous gaming state is executed instead of the game standby effect Since it is easy to recognize that the person's seat is in an advantageous state, it is possible to prevent the game from being stopped. In addition, it is possible to appeal to others that the player is in an advantageous state or who is playing a game.

  Whether or not to perform the original effect after the menu effect is determined according to the gaming state, but when a specific effect (for example, an effect of notifying a continuous effect or a bonus win) is being executed in the normal state. After displaying the menu effect, the effect that was executed before the menu effect was executed or the effect corresponding to the gaming state may be executed. By doing so, when you leave and return to your seat, such as during an AT or bonus game, you will be able to easily recognize the possibility that your seat will be easily distinguishable and stop playing the game. Can be prevented. In addition, it is possible to appeal to others that the player is in an advantageous state or who is playing a game.

As described above, the embodiments (first slot machine, second slot machine) and their modifications according to the present invention have been described, but the configurations of the respective units shown in the embodiments may be used in appropriate combinations. In the above embodiment, a slot machine using a game medal is illustrated as an example of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the same effect can be obtained by applying the same to a swing-type game machine using a game ball, a sparrow ball game machine, an arrange ball machine, a pachinko machine, and the like.

1,301 Slot machine 2,302 Front door 3a, 3b, 3c, 303a, 303b, 303c Reel 25, 325 Start lever 26a, 26b, 26c Stop switch 60, 510 Main control board 70 Sub control board 70A Sub main control board 70B Sub-sub control board 100 Main control means 200 Sub-control means 200A Sub-main control means 200B Sub-sub control means 321 Medal insertion slot member 321b Medal insertion slot 323 1-BET button 324 MAX-BET button 410 Discharge number display lamps 411, 412, 421 422 7-segment display 420 Storage number display lamp 541 Monitor lamp 551 Setting display lamp 750 Setting change device 809a-809f Connecting member 810 Reel module mounting member 900 Medal paying device 910 Hopper tank 915 Opening part 916 Guide slope part 960 Medal auxiliary tank 961-963 Electrode pin W2 Reel window WP Window panel RU Reel unit

Claims (1)

Main control means;
A reel unit including a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols;
In a gaming machine equipped with
A normal section that does not notify the advantageous operation mode of the stop switch, and an advantageous section that can report the advantageous operation mode of the stop switch,
When the transition conditions to the advantageous section are met in the normal section, the transition to the advantageous section
In the advantageous section, at least if the ending condition based on the number of games in the advantageous section or the ending condition based on the difference number in the advantageous section is satisfied, the advantageous section can be terminated and shifted to the normal section,
Inside the gaming machine,
The reel unit;
A fixing portion for fixing the reel unit;
A main tank member in which game media are stored;
An auxiliary tank member installed in the vicinity of the main tank member for storing game media overflowing from the main tank member, and
A part of the main tank member is provided with a slope portion that descends from the main tank member toward the auxiliary tank member,
The reel unit and the fixing portion are configured to be held by a plurality of engaging parts having conductivity ,
In a state where the reel unit and the fixing portion are held by the plurality of locking parts, a vertical of a predetermined locking part that is closest to the side where the front door opens and closes among the plurality of locking parts. The slope part is arranged below,
The reel unit and the fixed portion are separated from the predetermined locking component in a state in which the reel unit and the fixing portion are held by the plurality of locking components by a length in the longitudinal direction of the predetermined locking component on the front side of the gaming machine. The slope portion is also arranged vertically below the position,
In a state where the auxiliary tank member is installed inside the gaming machine, the apparatus has at least a first member and a second member for detecting whether or not the game medium stored in the auxiliary tank member is full. And
A gaming machine, wherein a distance between the first member and the second member is configured to be longer than a length in a longitudinal direction of the predetermined locking component.