JP6806211B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are assigned to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols assigned to each reel can be visually recognized through the display unit. Then, when the player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, each reel starts rotating, and after each reel starts rotating, each reel is sequentially stopped by operating the stop button. In addition, a lottery is performed inside the slot machine on the condition that a medal is inserted and the start lever is operated, and the symbol that the player has won is stopped on the valid line that is set in advance and the result of the lottery is won. Benefits such as a predetermined number of medals being paid out and a predetermined game (special game state) advantageous to the player are given on condition that the medals are allowed to be played.

In this slot machine, even if the stop button is operated from the start of rotation of each reel until the rotation speed reaches a constant speed rotation, the stop control of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is not performed. Is common (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-180936

However, in such a configuration, for example, when a plurality of stop buttons are operated over a period in which the operation of the stop button is invalid and a period in which the operation of the stop button is valid, the reel on the operated side does not stop during the invalid period, but is valid. The reel on the operated side may stop during a certain period of time.

The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as illustrated above, but also applies to other gaming machines that cyclically display a plurality of types of patterns and end the cyclic display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means. It's a problem.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of suitably performing a stop operation of a peripheral body.

The present invention
Multiple orbiting bodies that orbit in the circumferential direction and have multiple types of patterns arranged in the circumferential direction,
A display unit that makes it possible to visually recognize some of the patterns of each of the plurality of orbitals.
A starting operation means operated to start the orbiting of the plurality of orbiting bodies, and
A driving means for orbiting each of the plurality of orbiting bodies, and
A start drive control means that starts and controls the drive means so as to start the orbits of the plurality of orbiters based on the operation of the start operation means.
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the orbits of the plurality of orbiters, and
A first specific means capable of identifying that the plurality of stop operation means have been operated, and
Stop drive control that stops and controls the drive means so as to stop the orbit of the orbiting body corresponding to the specified stop operation means based on the operation of the stop operation means being specified by the first specific means. Means and
A setting means for setting an invalid period during which the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the orbiting body is invalidated during the orbiting of the orbiting body, and
It is restricted that the operation of the stop operation means, which is set by the setting means and the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated, is specified by the first specific means during a predetermined invalid period. Restriction measures to be taken
A second specific means capable of identifying that an external force has been applied to the stop operation means in a situation where the restriction is performed by the limiting means, and
When it is specified that the external force is applied by the second specific means, the special control means for executing the special control and the special control means.
A means capable of executing a predetermined notification regarding an operation mode of the stop operation means before the elapse of the invalid period set by the setting means, and
It is characterized by having.

According to the present invention, it is possible to preferably perform the stop operation of the orbiting body.

It is a front view of the slot machine in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which the front door is closed. It is a perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which the front door is opened. It is a rear view of the front door. It is a front view of a housing. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the design which can be seen from a display window, and a combination line. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the winning mode and the privilege given. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a main control unit. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of an effect control device. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for a normal game state. It is a flowchart which shows the reel control processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation order of a stop button, and the winning mode which is established. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating stop control of a reel. It is a flowchart which shows RT state processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for the 1st RT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation order of a stop button, and the winning mode which is established. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for the 2nd RT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation order of a stop button, and the winning mode which is established. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for the 3rd RT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation order of a stop button, and the winning mode which is established. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for the 4th RT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation order of a stop button, and the winning mode which is established. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for the 5th RT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation order of a stop button, and the winning mode which is established. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a flowchart which shows the BB state processing. It is a flowchart which shows the game number management process. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery result correspondence processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect in (a), (b) auxiliary display part. It is a timing chart for explaining the timing of executing the push order notification effect in the auxiliary display unit (a) to (c). It is a flowchart which shows the notification lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the winning result correspondence processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process during notification. It is a flowchart which shows the stop command correspondence processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the rotation speed of each reel and the valid and invalid period of a stop button. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of (a), (b) stop button. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of (a), (b) stop button. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing for regulation. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating (a-1), (a-2), (b-1), (b-2) special notification. (A)-(d) It is a timing chart for explaining regulation of operation of a stop button. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation start processing in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing for regulation. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating (a), (b) abandonment notice. It is a timing chart for explaining the regulation of the operation of a stop button. It is a flowchart which shows the regulation process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a timing chart for explaining the regulation of the operation of a stop button. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of (a), (b) regulation apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of (a), (b) regulation apparatus.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, an embodiment when applied to a rotating cylinder type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 open, and FIG. 4 is a front view. A rear view of the door 12 and FIG. 5 are front views of the housing 11.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape with an open front surface as a whole, and is attached by nailing a so-called island facility at the time of installation in the game hall.

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

A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided near the center of the front door 12. Three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, 26R are formed side by side on the game panel 25, and the inside of the slot machine 10 can be visually recognized through the respective display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into one to form a common display window.

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

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

Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is connected to a stepping motor (not shown), and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be rotationally driven individually, that is, independently by driving each stepping motor. It has become. The stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving, for example, a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter, also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is set by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. Further, in the reel unit 31, reel index sensors (not shown) for detecting that the reel has rotated once are installed in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Then, when the reel index sensor detects that the reel has rotated once, a detection signal is output to the main control device 101, which will be described later, each time the detection is performed. Therefore, the main control device 101 shifts the angular positions of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction) thereof. More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch a symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses ÷ 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps a symbol that is visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R by the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, and the display window. It is possible to perform control such as stopping a predetermined symbol at a position visible from 26L, 26M, 26R.

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

FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In addition, numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and these numbers are symbols that can be visually recognized by the main control device 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. It is a number for recognizing, and is not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number will be used.

The symbols include a "red bell" symbol (for example, the 20th on the left reel 32L), a "replay" symbol (for example, the 19th on the left reel 32L), and a "watermelon" symbol (for example, the 18th on the left reel 32L). "Red 7" symbol (eg, 17th on left reel 32L), "cherry" symbol (eg, 16th on left reel 32L), "youth" symbol (eg, 14th on left reel 32L), "white 7" Symbol (eg, 10th on left reel 32L), "BAR" symbol (eg, 8th on left reel 32L), "white bell" symbol (eg, 6th on left reel 32L), "blue 7" symbol (eg, 8th on left reel 32L) , The third of the left reel 32L). Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols are completely different in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

Each display window 26L, 26M, 26R is formed so that three of the 21 symbols attached to the corresponding reels can be visually recognized as the entire symbol. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols can be visually recognized through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

In the slot machine 10, a total of four combination lines are set so as to connect the positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be visually recognized. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the first line L1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, and the middle reel 32M The second line L2 connecting the middle symbol and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, the third line L3 connecting the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, and the left reel The lower symbol of 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the fourth line L4 connecting the lower symbol of the right reel 32R are set. Then, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the activated combination line, that is, the valid line, a privilege of paying out a predetermined number of medals as a game medium is given or the game state is changed as a winning result. Benefits are given.

FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols to be won and a privilege to be given when the prize is won.

Small role prizes for which medals are paid out include cherry prize, first watermelon prize, second watermelon prize, bell prize, first special bell prize to twelfth special bell prize. When the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M stops on the effective line, one medal is paid out as a cherry prize. That is, in the case of a cherry prize, any symbol may be used to stop on the effective line for the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R. In other words, when the combination of the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M and any symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stops on the effective line, it can be said that the cherry winning is established. Here, since the middle stage of the middle reel 32M is the position where the four effective lines overlap, if the "cherry" symbol stops in the middle stage of the middle reel 32M, the cherry prize will be won on all four effective lines. As a result, 4 (= 1 × 4) medals are paid out. When the "watermelon" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, five medals are paid out as the first watermelon winning. When the "blue 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, one medal is paid out as a second watermelon prize. That is, in the case of the second watermelon winning, the symbol that stops on the effective line for the left reel 32L may be any symbol. When the "red bell" symbol or "white bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, nine medals are paid out as a bell prize. In addition, the "red bell" symbol or "white bell" symbol of two reels of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stopped on the effective line, and the "replay" symbol of the remaining one reel stopped on the effective line. In that case, nine medals will be paid out as a special bell prize. For example, if the "replay" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "red bell" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, the first special bell wins. Nine medals will be paid out.

There are a first BB prize and a second BB prize as state transition prizes in which only the transition of the gaming state is performed.

If the "blue 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, the first BB prize will be awarded, and the "blue 7" symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the "white 7" of the right reel 32R will be won. If the symbol stops on the valid line, the second BB prize will be awarded. When these BB prizes are established, the game state shifts to the BB state.

There are 1st re-game prize to 12th re-game prize as prizes to which the privilege of the re-game that enables the game of the next game to be performed without inserting a medal is given. When the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L and the "replay" symbol on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, or the "replay" symbol on the left reel 32L and the "youth" symbol on the middle reel 32M And, when the "watermelon" symbol of the right reel 32R stops on the effective line, the first re-game prize is awarded. If the "replay" symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, the second replay prize is awarded. If the "replay" symbol on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R and the "youth" symbol on the middle reel 32M stop on the effective line, the third replay prize is awarded. When the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "replay" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, the fourth replay prize is awarded. If the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "youth" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, the fifth replay prize is awarded. When the "replay" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, or the "red 7" symbol of the left reel 32L and the "replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M and right reel 32R are on the effective line. If it stops at, it will be the 6th re-game prize. If the "Red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the "Youth" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, the 7th re-game prize will be awarded. If the "Red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the "BAR" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, the eighth re-game prize is awarded. When the "Red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, the 9th re-game prize is awarded. When the "BAR" symbol on the left reel 32L and the "replay" symbol on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, the 10th replay prize is awarded. If the "red bell" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "youth" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, the 11th replay prize will be won. If the "white bell" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "youth" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the effective line, the 12th replay prize will be won.

In addition, when any of the 1st re-game prize, the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, and the 12th re-game prize is established, the game state shifts to the normal game state and the 2nd re-game prize is won. If is established, the gaming state shifts to the 2nd RT state, if the 3rd re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the 3rd RT state, and if the 4th re-gaming winning is established, , When the gaming state shifts to the 4th RT state and the 5th re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the 5th RT state. In addition, although it is different from the winning, when the "replay" symbol, "red bell" symbol, "watermelon" symbol stops on the effective line from the left, and the "replay" symbol, "white bell" symbol, "watermelon" When the symbol is stopped, when the "replay" symbol, "youth" symbol, "red bell" symbol is stopped, when the "replay" symbol, "youth" symbol, and "white bell" symbol are stopped, Shifts the gaming state to the first RT state. In the following, the combination of symbols that shifts these gaming states to the first RT state is referred to as a transition result.

If any of the 6th re-game prize to the 9th re-game prize is established, the game state does not shift. However, if any of the 7th re-game prize to the 9th re-game prize is established, the notification lottery process described later is performed as a specific combination prize.

In the following, the combination of each winning symbol and the corresponding symbol will also be referred to as a combination of winning symbols. For example, the combination of the third special bell symbol is a combination of symbols that wins the third special bell, that is, a combination of a "replay" symbol, a "white bell" symbol, and a "red bell" symbol. Further, the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to each winning symbol are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the third special bell symbol is a "replay" symbol on the left reel 32L, a "white bell" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and a "red bell" symbol on the right reel 32R.

Returning to the description of FIGS. 1 to 5, a start lever 41 operated to start the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is provided on the lower left side of the game panel 25. The start lever 41 constitutes a start operation means or a start operation means that is operated to start rotating the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, that is, to start the variable display of the symbol. When the start lever 41 is operated with a predetermined number of medals inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

On the right side of the start lever 41, button-shaped stop buttons 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. The stop buttons 42 to 44 are arranged directly below the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped. Stop detection sensors 216a to 218 are built in the stop buttons 42 to 44, respectively. That is, when the left stop button 42 is operated, the operation is detected by the stop detection sensor 216a and the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped, and when the middle stop button 43 is operated, the operation is the stop detection sensor. When detected by 217a, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped, and when the right stop button 44 is operated, the operation is detected by the stop detection sensor 218a and the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop buttons 42 to 44 constitute a stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of the symbol based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. The stop detection sensors 216a to 218a constitute an operation detection means for detecting the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has a built-in light emitter (see FIGS. 9, 40, etc.) as a stop lamp. These light emitters are turned on when the corresponding stop operations of the stop buttons 42, 43, and 44 are effective, and turned off when the effective stop operation is performed. A regulation device 220 that regulates the operation of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is attached. The regulation device 220 will be described in detail later.

On the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided. The medal insertion slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium. Further, paying attention to the fact that the medal insertion slot 45 involves the operation of directly inserting medals by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

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

The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 for storing medals and a payout device 53 for paying out medals to the player. The payout device 53 discharges medals to the opening 48a provided in the discharge passage 48 by rotating a rotating plate for medal payout (not shown), and pays out the medals to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, on the right side of the hopper device 51, a spare tank 54 is provided to prevent medals exceeding a predetermined amount from being stored in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the spare tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored at a height higher than the height at which the guide plate 52a is provided, the medals are stored in the spare tank 54.

A button-shaped return button 55 is provided below the medal insertion slot 45. When the return button 55 is operated while the medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 45 are jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically interlocked and the medals packed in the selector 46 are medals. It is designed to be returned from the discharge port 49.

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

A checkout button 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing surplus inserted medals and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals until the predetermined maximum value (50 medals) is reached. When the settlement button 59 is operated in the stored and stored state, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal outlet 49 as a real medal. In this case, paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the settlement button 59 constitutes a settlement operation means for actually paying out the stored and stored game medium.

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

On the upper part of the front door 12, there is an upper lamp 63 that lights up or blinks as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right lamps that sound various sound effects as the game progresses and notify the player of the game state. The speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player are provided. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be considered to be due to the main display unit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 65 is used. It is called an auxiliary display unit 65. On the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65, an upper lamp 63, a speaker 64, and an effect control device 81 for driving the auxiliary display unit 65 are provided.

A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 houses the power supply device 91 inside, and also includes a power switch 71, a reset button 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each part including the main control device 101. The reset button 72 is a switch for resetting the error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is for the hole manager or the like to adjust the medal output. That is, the winning probability of the slot machine 10 can be set by the hall manager or the like inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and operating the ON operation. The reset button 72 is operated not only when resetting the error state but also when changing the winning probability of the slot machine 10.

Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that controls and manages the game is attached to the housing 11.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centered on the MPU 102, which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the MPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

On the input side of the main controller 101, there are reel index sensors 32l, 32m, 32r that individually detect that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has made one rotation, and a start detection sensor 41a that detects the operation of the start lever 41. Stop detection sensors 216a to 218a that individually detect the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44, initial position detection sensors 216b to 218b that detect that the stop buttons 42 to 44 are arranged at the initial positions, and insertion from the medal insertion slot 45. Insertion medal detection sensor 45a for detecting the inserted medals, payout detection sensor 51a for detecting the medals to be paid out from the hopper device 51, credit insertion detection sensors 56a to 58a for individually detecting the operation of each credit insertion button 56 to 58, settlement The settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the button 59, the reset detection sensor 72a that detects the operation of the reset button 72, and the setting key detection sensor 73a that detects that the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 and is turned on. Various sensors such as the above are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the MPU 102 via the input / output port 104.

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

The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power cutoff state and generates a power failure signal not only when the power is cut off but also when the power supply is cut off by the power switch 71. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of DC 12 volt in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply is cut off when this drive voltage drops to less than 10 volt, for example. It is configured to output a power failure signal. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the MPU 102 and the input / output port 104, and the MPU 102 recognizes the power failure signal to execute the power failure process described later. Further, the power failure signal is also configured to be supplied to the effect control device 81.

The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a regulated voltage of 5 volts used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main control device 101 even when the output voltage drops to less than 10 volts. As the time for outputting this regulated voltage, a sufficient time is secured for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 101.

The MPU 102 described above includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 102, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RWM106 for securing the above, as is well known, various processing circuits required in the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. A main memory as a storage means is configured by the ROM 105 and the RWM 106, and a program for executing various processes is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

The RWM 106 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 91 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RWM 106 has a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing the lottery result of the winning combination, and stop information used when stopping control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In addition to the stop information storage area 106b for storing the data, the state information storage area 106c for storing the game state such as the BB state, and the like, a backup area is provided.

The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like (including power cutoff by operating the power switch 71. The same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including turning on the power by operating the power switch 71, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power was cut off based on the information in the backup area. .. Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off due to power failure processing, and restoration of each value written in the backup area is executed in the main processing when the power is turned on.

Further, the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 102 is configured so that a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Then, when the power is cut off, the NMI interrupt process as the power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

On the output side of the main control device 101, the light emitters 205 to 207 built in the stop buttons 42 to 44, the stepping motors 35 to 37 for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and the medals provided on the selector 46 are provided. A passage switching solenoid 46a, a hopper device 51, a credit display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, an effect control device 81, an external centralized terminal board 121 capable of transmitting information to a hall management device (not shown), etc. It is connected via the input / output port 104.

Next, the electrical configuration of the effect control device 81 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The effect control device 81 is equipped with a microcomputer centered on the MPU 82, which is an arithmetic processing means. The MPU 82 includes a ROM 83 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 82, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 83. RWM84 and the like for securing are built-in.

The effect control device 81 is provided with an input / output port (not shown), a main control device 101 and a regulation device 220 are connected to the input side, and an upper lamp 63, a speaker 64, an auxiliary display unit 65 and an auxiliary display unit 65 are connected to the output side. The regulating device 220 is connected. Then, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 are driven and controlled based on various commands input from the main control device 101. That is, the effect control device 81 is a sub-base that executes auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101, which is the main base that controls and manages the game. That is, the burden on the main board is reduced by providing a sub board for voices, lamps, and displays related to indirect games. The various display units 60 to 62 may be controlled by the effect control device 81.

In such a configuration, the ROM 83 of the effect control device 81 stores the RT state moving image data group 85 including the push order notification moving image data group 85a and the special notification moving image data group 85b. By setting the push order notification or special notification moving image data group to the auxiliary display unit 65, the push order notification or special notification is performed in the auxiliary display unit 65 during the RT state. The push order notification and the special notification will be described later.

In addition, the effect control device 81 controls the drive of the regulation device 220. Such a configuration will be described later.

Subsequently, each control process executed by the MPU 102 of the main control device 101 will be described. The processing of the MPU 102 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (at a cycle of 1.49 msec in this embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. There is an NMI interrupt process that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, among these processes, the processes related to the progress of the game, that is, the timer interrupt process and the normal process performed in the main process will be described.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing that is periodically executed by the main control device 101, and a timer interrupt is generated by the MPU 102 of the main control device 101, for example, every 1.49 msec.

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

Here, the outline of the power failure processing will be described.

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

In the power failure processing, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed, and if the transmission is not completed, the main processing is terminated and the timer interrupt processing is restored to end the command transmission. When the command transmission is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the MPU 102 is saved in the backup area of the RWM 106. After that, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, when the power failure is resolved, a determination value for determining whether or not the data of the RWM 106 is normal is calculated and stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting the subsequent RWM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in case the power supply is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of the case where the power failure flag is erroneously set due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state has been restored. Therefore, writing to the RWM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the timer interrupt processing is restored. If the power failure signal is continuously output, it goes into an infinite loop as it is. By the way, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output even under the infinite loop, and if the power failure signal is no longer output, the process shifts to the main process.

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

That is, in step S104, the watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the MPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving the stepping motors 35 to 37, which are the rotating cylinder drive motors, is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as the stop detection sensors 216a to 218a, the insertion medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether the reading result is normal or not. Performs sensor monitoring processing to monitor the number. In step S108, a timer calculation process for subtracting the values of each counter and timer is performed. In step S109, counter processing is performed to output the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the external centralized terminal board 121.

In step S110, a command output process for transmitting various commands to the effect control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data to be displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting process is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display the corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, a port output process for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the values of the registers saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 are returned to the corresponding registers in the MPU 102. After that, in step S115, an interrupt enable process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

Next, a normal process for performing main control related to the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

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

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

In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not any of the first re-game prize to the twelfth re-game prize is established in the previous game. If any of the re-game winnings is established, the automatic insertion process of automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is ended. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, if any of the re-game prizes is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If none of the re-game prizes has been established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process for confirming whether or not an error has occurred in the sensor reading result performed in the sensor monitoring process (step S107) of the timer interrupt process is performed. If an error has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state, and an error occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset button 72 is operated. If the reading result of the sensor is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement button 59 has been operated, and if the settlement button 59 is operated, a medal return process that pays out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal. I do. Whether or not the medal insertion or credit insertion buttons 56 to 58 have been operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process after the medal return process is completed or the settlement button 59 is not operated. If any of these is performed, the medal insertion process for changing the number of bets is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. If neither the medal insertion nor the credit insertion buttons 56 to 58 are performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is terminated as it is.

After the start waiting process is completed, in step S205, it is determined whether or not the number of medals bets has reached the specified number (3 in the present embodiment), and if the number of bets has not reached the specified number, step S204. The process returns to the process of waiting for the start of, and the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed. When the number of bets has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. If the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process in step S204, and the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed.

On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a specified number of medals are bet, so the game is started in order to start the game. It means that a command has occurred. In such a case, the effective line setting process for setting all the combination lines of the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 described above as effective lines is performed in step S207, and the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is not set in step S208. Switch to the excited state and prohibit betting. After that, the lottery process of step S209, the reel control process of step S210, the medal payout process of step S211, the RT state process of step S212, and the BB state process of step S213 are executed in this order, and the process returns to step S203.

Next, the lottery process in step S209 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hard circuit latches the value of the free run counter at that time. The free run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and the MPU 102 stores the value latched by the hard circuit in the RWM 106 after confirming the operation of the start lever 41. With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire random numbers at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid problems such as synchronization. The hard circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

After acquiring the random numbers, in step S302, a lottery table for determining the winning or failing of the winning combination is selected. The slot machine 10 has seven types of gaming states, which are roughly classified into a normal gaming state, a first RT state, a second RT state, a third RT state, a fourth RT state, a fifth RT state, and a BB state. Therefore, in step S302, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. For example, when the setting flag is not set in the state information storage area 106c, it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the lottery table for the normal gaming state is selected. Further, in this slot machine 10, six stages of winning probabilities from "setting 1" to "setting 6" are prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation. Thereby, it is possible to set which winning probability the internal processing is to be executed based on. In step S302, the lottery table having the lowest expected medal payout value is selected when the setting state is "setting 1", and the lottery table having the highest expected medal payout value is selected when the setting state is "setting 6".

The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 14 is a lottery table for a normal game state selected in the normal game state of “Setting 3”. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination and a point value PV is set.

After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and the determination value DV used when determining the validity of the winning combination is set in the subsequent step S304. In this determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV to the current determination value DV. In the initial judgment value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is used as the current judgment value DV, and the current index value IV of 1 and the corresponding point value PV are added to the new judgment value DV. The judgment value is DV.

After that, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is appropriate. In the winning / failing determination of the winning combination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If it exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RWM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 6, in step S306, a winning flag indicating that the cherry and the second watermelon have been won is set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

By the way, the winning flag indicating that the set winning flag has won the first BB (hereinafter referred to as the "first BB winning flag") or the winning flag indicating that the second BB has been won (hereinafter, the "second BB winning flag"). If not, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is reset after the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set ends (see step S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag, these winning flags are reset on the condition that the corresponding BB winning is established. That is, the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 3 to 20, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and the current index value IV is set. If it is 1 or 2, the corresponding winning flag is not set. That is, in a game in which the 1st BB winning flag or the 2nd BB winning flag is carried over, when a winning combination other than the 1st BB and the 2nd BB is won, the corresponding winning flag is set, and the 1st BB or the 2nd BB is won. In that case, the corresponding winning flag is not set.

If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, the index value IV is added by 1 in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a role corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index value IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of the winning / failing of the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV are added to the judgment value DV (that is, the current judgment value DV) used for the winning / failing judgment of the previous combination to obtain a new judgment value DV. In step S305, the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is performed based on the determination value DV. By the way, when the winning / failing judgment of the winning combination is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 14, the probability of winning when IV = 1 is about 1/16400, and the probability of winning when IV = 2 is about 2050. The probability of winning when 1 / IV = 3 is about 1 / 96.4, the probability of winning when IV = 4 is about 1/262, and the probability of winning when IV = 5 Is about 1/256, the probability of winning when IV = 6 is about 1/164, and the probability of winning when IV = 7 is about 1/65500. The probability of winning when IV = 8 to 11 is about 1 / 91.9, and the probability of winning when IV = 12 to 19 is about 1 / 31.2, respectively. The probability of winning when IV = 20 is about 1 in 7.30. In addition, the probability of losing any of the roles is about 1/80.

After the winning flag is set in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed. In such a case, the lottery result correspondence process is executed in step S309. Such a process is a process for causing the effect control device 81 to execute a predetermined effect based on the game result, and the process for dealing with the lottery result will be described in detail later. In step S310, the stop information setting process for setting the stop information for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery process is completed.

Next, the reel control process in step S210 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

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

In the rotation start process, a process of driving and controlling the stepping motors 35 to 37 is executed under predetermined conditions, and the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is started. Further, it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined period (predetermined time) has elapsed since the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R was started, and perform a process for stopping control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. It is determined whether or not the state is in the state. Light emitters 205 to 207 built in the stop buttons 42 to 44 so that the player can recognize that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped when a predetermined period has passed. Is lit and displayed, and then the process proceeds to step S402 and subsequent steps.

Here, the above-mentioned predetermined period in the rotation start process is set longer than the period required from the start of rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R to the constant speed rotation. Therefore, the process does not proceed to step S402 during the period until each reel 32L, 32M, 32R reaches a constant speed rotation, that is, during the acceleration period of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

In the present embodiment, until the above-mentioned predetermined period elapses, not only the stop control based on the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not performed, but also the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 itself is regulated. Will be done. Such a configuration will be described later, and here, the processing after the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a constant speed and a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of rotation will be described.

Following the rotation start process, in step S402, it is determined whether or not any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated. If none of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated, it waits until any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S403, and whether or not the stop button corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, a stop command from the corresponding stop detection sensor is issued. Determine if it has occurred. If the stop command has not been generated, the process returns to step S402 and waits until any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated. When a stop command is generated, the stop command correspondence process is executed in step S404. In such a process, under a predetermined condition, the process corresponding to the case where the middle stop button 43 or the right stop button 44 is first operated is executed. The processing for responding to this stop command will be described in detail later. In the following step S405, the corresponding light emitting body is turned off and displayed, and in the following steps S406 to 412, a stop control process is performed to stop the rotating reel.

In step S406, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position (lower row in the present embodiment) at the timing when the stop button is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signals of the reel index sensors 32l, 32m, 32r are input. In the following step S407, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. In this slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stop mode for stopping the arrival symbol reaching the base point position as it is when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated corresponds to the stop mode. A stop mode in which the reel to be stopped is stopped after sliding one symbol, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding two symbols, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding three symbols, and a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding four symbols. Five patterns of stopping modes are prepared, as well as stopping modes. Therefore, in step S407, any value of 0 to 4 is calculated as the number of slips based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. After that, in step S408, the calculated slip number is added to the symbol number of the reached symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined. In step S409, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reel arrival symbol to be stopped this time and the symbol number of the stop symbol are equal, and if they are equal, the reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S410. Do. After that, in step S411, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped. If all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the stop information second setting process is performed in step S412, and the process returns to step S402.

Here, the stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b of the RWM 106 after the reel is stopped. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning flag and the stop result of the stopped reel. In the slot machine 10, for example, when the player wins when IV = 8 to 19, that is, when the bell and two types of special bells are won (see FIG. 14), the stop button 42 that generates the stop command The second stop information setting process is performed in order to change the winning mode established by the operation order of ~ 44.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the winning flag set when IV = 8 to 19 and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 and the winning mode to be established. For example, when the winning flag "12" corresponding to IV = 12 is set, the stop information is set so that the first special bell winning is established when the left stop button 42 is operated for the first time, and the middle stop is set. The stop information is set so that the bell winning is established when the button 43 is operated for the first time, and the stop information is set so that the ninth special bell winning is established when the right stop button 44 is operated for the first time. However, even when the stop information is set in this way, the corresponding prize may not be established depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

The symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described. In this slot machine 10, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be stopped after sliding up to 4 symbols from the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, the upper and lower stages can be stopped. An effective line is set in, and in the middle reel 32M, an effective line is set in the middle stage. Therefore, regarding the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, if the intervals between the symbols of the same type are arranged at 6 symbols or less, the winning symbols will be displayed when the winning symbols are obtained regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 and 44. It can be stopped on the effective line, and for the middle reel 32M, if the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less, the winning symbol will be the winning symbol regardless of the operation timing of the stop button 43. Can be stopped on the effective line. On the left reel 32L, the "replay" symbol, the "cherry" symbol, and the "watermelon" symbol are arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 6 or less, and on the middle reel 32M, the "replay" symbol is arranged. And "Youth" symbols are arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less, and on the right reel 32R, the "replay" symbol and the "watermelon" symbol are arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 6 or less. It is arranged so as to be. Therefore, when each of the above symbols becomes a winning symbol, the winning symbol can be stopped on the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. On the other hand, other symbols such as the "red bell" symbol and the "white bell" symbol are arranged so as to form a section separated by more than the above interval. It is necessary for the player to operate the stop buttons 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol.

An example will be described in which the winning is achieved when IV = 12, and the left stop button 42 → the middle stop button 43 → the right stop button 44 are operated in this order. In such a case, stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed in order to establish the first special bell winning.

On the left reel 32L, the "replay" symbol, which is the first special bell symbol, is arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 6 or less. Therefore, when the left stop button 42 is operated for the first time, the "replay" symbol is stopped at the upper or lower stage regardless of the operation timing. For example, when the left stop button 42 is operated at the timing when the 12th "replay" symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, the 12th "replay" is as shown in FIG. 17A. The design stops at the bottom. As a result, there remains room for the first special bell prize to be established on the third line L3 and the fourth line L4.

On the middle reel 32M, the "red bell" symbol, which is the first special bell symbol, is arranged at the positions of Nos. 2, 5, 10, and 20. In the sections 20 to 10, the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are arranged so as to be 4 symbols or less, while in the sections 10 to 20, the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are 9 symbols. It has become. Therefore, the "red bell" symbol may or may not stop on the effective line depending on the operation timing of the middle stop button 43. Specifically, when the middle stop button 43 is operated at the timing when any of the 16th "red 7" symbol to the 10th "red bell" symbol reaches the middle stage, FIG. 17 (b) shows. As shown, the "red bell" symbol, which is the first special bell symbol, stops in the middle row. As a result, there remains room for the first special bell prize to be established on the third line L3 and the fourth line L4. On the other hand, if the middle stop button 43 is operated at the timing when any of the 11th "watermelon" symbol to the 15th "white bell" symbol reaches the middle stage, the middle reel 32M is slid by 4 symbols. Even if it is stopped after being set, the "red bell" symbol, which is the first special bell symbol, cannot be stopped in the middle stage. When the middle stop button 43 is operated at such a timing, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), the 15th "white bell" symbol stops in the middle stage. By stopping the "white bell" symbol in the middle row when the "red bell" symbol cannot be stopped in the middle row, the 3rd special bell prize or the 4th special bell prize will be won in the situation where the winning combination is not notified. It is possible to make the player expect that it will be established.

On the right reel 32R, the "red bell" symbol, which is the first special bell symbol, is arranged at the 9th and 16th positions. In the 9th to 16th sections, the distance between the "red bell" symbols is 6 symbols, while in the 16th to 9th sections, the spacing between the "red bell" symbols is 13 symbols. Therefore, the "red bell" symbol may or may not stop on the effective line depending on the operation timing of the right stop button 44. Specifically, when the right stop button 44 is operated at the timing when any of the 3rd "blue 7" symbol to the 16th "red bell" symbol reaches the lower row, it is the 1st special bell symbol. The "red bell" symbol stops at the top or bottom. As a result, the first special bell prize is established on the third line L3 or the fourth line L4. For example, when the right stop button 44 is operated at the timing when the 16th "red bell" symbol reaches the lower row, as shown in FIG. 17 (d), the first special bell is on the fourth line L4. Winning is established. On the other hand, if the right stop button 44 is operated at the timing when any of the 17th "red 7" symbol to the 2nd "white bell" symbol reaches the lower row, the right reel 32R is used for 4 symbols. Even if it is stopped after sliding, the "red bell" symbol, which is the first special bell symbol, cannot be stopped in the upper or lower row. When the right stop button 44 is operated at such a timing, the "watermelon" symbol stops at the upper or lower stage. For example, when the right stop button 44 is operated at the timing when the second "white bell" symbol reaches the lower row, as shown in FIG. 17 (e), "on the fourth line L4 from the left" The "Replay" symbol, "White Bell" symbol, and "Watermelon" symbol stop. That is, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the first special bell winning cannot be established, the shift result (see FIG. 8) is stopped on the effective line.

Not limited to the case where the winning is achieved when IV = 12, but the case where the winning is achieved when IV = 12 to 19 and the left stop button 42 is operated first, that is, the first special bell to the first 4 When the stop information is set so that the special bell prize is established, if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when each special bell cannot be established, the shift result is stopped on the valid line. To do.

Next, a case where the winning is achieved when IV = 8 and the operation is performed in the order of the left stop button 42 → the middle stop button 43 → the right stop button 44 will be described as an example. In such a case, stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed in order to establish a bell winning.

On the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol, which is a bell symbol, is arranged at the 13th and 20th positions, and the "white bell" symbol, which is a bell symbol, is arranged at the 6th position. In such a case, the distance between the 6th "white bell" symbol and the 13th "red bell" symbol is 6 symbols, and the interval between the 13th "red bell" symbol and the 20th "red bell" symbol is 6 symbols. The distance between the 20th "red bell" symbol and the 6th "white bell" symbol is 6 symbols. That is, on the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol and the "white bell" symbol are arranged so that the distance between the bell symbols is 6 or less. Therefore, when the left stop button 42 is operated for the first time, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" stops in the upper or lower row regardless of the operation timing.

On the middle reel 32M, the "red bell" symbol, which is the bell symbol, is arranged at the 20th, 2nd, 5th, and 10th positions, and the "white bell" symbol, which is the bell symbol, is arranged at the 15th position. ing. In such a case, the distance between the "red bell" symbols is 4 or less in the sections 20 to 10, and the distance between the 10 "red bell" symbol and the 15 "white bell" symbol is 4 symbols. The distance between the 15th "white bell" symbol and the 20th "red bell" symbol is 4 symbols. That is, on the middle reel 32M, the "red bell" symbol and the "white bell" symbol are arranged so that the distance between the bell symbols is 4 or less. Therefore, when the middle stop button 43 is operated second, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" stops in the middle stage regardless of the operation timing.

On the right reel 32R, the "red bell" symbol, which is a bell symbol, is arranged at the 9th and 16th positions, and the "white bell" symbol, which is a bell symbol, is arranged at the 2nd position. In such a case, the distance between the 2nd "white bell" symbol and the 9th "red bell" symbol is 6 symbols, and the interval between the 9th "red bell" symbol and the 16th "red bell" symbol is 6 symbols. The distance between the 16th "red bell" symbol and the 2nd "white bell" symbol is 6 symbols. That is, on the right reel 32R, the "red bell" symbol and the "white bell" symbol are arranged so that the distance between the bell symbols is 6 or less. Therefore, when the right stop button 44 is operated last, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" stops in the upper or lower row regardless of the operation timing. As a result, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, and the bell winning is established.

When the stop information is set so that the bell winning is established, the bell winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44 regardless of which of IV = 8 to 19 is won.

If a winner is awarded when IV = 8 to 19, stop information is set so that a bell prize is established for two of the six operation sequences of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and four ways of operation. About the operation order Set the stop information so that the special bell prize is established. As described above, when the stop information is set so that the bell winning is established, the bell winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. On the other hand, when the stop information is set so that the special bell prize is established, the special bell prize may or may not be established depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

When the winner is won when IV = 8 to 19, and the stop information is set so that the 5th special bell to the 12th special bell prize is established, that is, the middle stop button 43 or the right stop button 44 is the first. If the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the corresponding special bell prize can be established, the special bell prize can be established and the corresponding special bell prize can be established. If the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at an impossible timing, not only the special bell winning will not be established, but also the transition result will not stop on the valid line. In this case, the medals are not paid out and the gaming state is not changed.

The transition result is the case where the player wins when IV = 12 to 19, and the left stop button 42 is first operated and the first special bell to the fourth special bell corresponding to the set stop information are operated. If the prize cannot be established, it will stop on the valid line. In this case, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state while the medals are not paid out.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is set so that the winning combination is different depending on the first stop button to be operated. That is, it is established depending on whether the left stop button 42 is operated first, the middle stop button 43 is operated first, or the right stop button 44 is operated first among the stop buttons 42 to 44. The winning combination is set to be different, and even if the second and third stop buttons are operated in the reverse order, the winning combination does not change.

In addition, when the "replay" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L, the player aims at the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol when stopping the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R, and presses the middle stop button 43. It is assumed that the right stop button 44 is operated. In such a case, in the situation where the winning combination is not notified, the special bell winning is established with a probability of 1/4, and the transition roll is stopped on the valid line with a probability of 3/4. By the way, if the winner is won when IV = 7, the bell prize is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing.

Returning to the description of the reel control process, if it is determined in step S411 that all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, the payout determination process is performed in step S413. The payout determination process is a process of setting the number of medals to be paid out on the condition that the combinations of winning symbols are lined up on the valid line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each effective line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a prize is established on the effective line. To judge. If the winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. When the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag, the winning winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RWM 106. On the other hand, when the winning combination does not correspond to the winning flag, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset button 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is completed, in step S414, the winning result handling process is executed in order to execute the progress of the game according to the winning winning combination in the current game, and the reel control processing is ended. The process for dealing with winning results will be described in detail later.

Next, the medal payout process in step S211 will be outlined.

In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is 0. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it is determined that the small winning combination has not been established in the previous payout determination process. In such a case, it is determined whether or not any one of the first re-game prize to the twelfth re-game prize is established based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process. If none of the re-game prizes have been established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is, and if any of the re-game prizes has been established, the re-game setting process for changing the game state to the re-game state is performed. , End the medal payout process. In the start waiting process S204 described above, when it is determined that the current game state is the re-game state, the automatic input process is performed.

On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals as the number of payouts is paid out, and the medal payout process is completed. Regarding the payout of medals Specifically, if the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the number of payouts is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after addition is added. It is displayed on the credit display unit 60. If the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit, or if the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the number of payouts, the rotating plate for medal payout is driven to eject medals from the hopper device 51. Pay out to the medal tray 50 through the exit 49. In the medal payout process, the number of payouts displayed on the payout number display unit 62 is also changed according to the payout of medals. When the current gaming state is the BB state, the number of payouts is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout counter, which will be described later, and the number of remaining payouts displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted. ..

Next, the RT state processing in step S212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S501, it is determined whether or not the transition roll has stopped on the valid line. When the shift result is stopped, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. When the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RWM 106 in step S503, and this process ends. Further, when it is determined in step S502 that the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, it means that any of the first RT setting flag to the fifth RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. In such a case, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S504, and the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RWM 106 in step S503, and this process is performed. finish.

When the first RT setting flag is set in step S503, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the first RT state based on the fact that the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the first RT state is selected. To do.

FIG. 19 is a lottery table for the first RT state selected in the first RT state of “setting 3”. Twenty-six index values IV are set in the lottery table for the first RT state. In IV = 1 to 19, the same winning combination and point value PV as in the normal game state lottery table (see FIG. 14) are set, and in IV = 20 to 26, the first replay or the first replay or as a winning combination. A plurality of re-games including the first re-game are set, and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is performed using the lottery table, the probability of winning when IV = 1 to 19 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the probability of winning when IV = 20. Is about 1 in 36.9, and the probability of winning when IV = 21 to 26 is about 1 in 54.6, respectively. In addition, the probability of losing any of the roles is about 1/80.

Here, as shown in FIG. 14, in the normal game state, if the player wins when IV = 20, the player wins the sixth re-game. The winning probability of IV = 20 is about 1 / 7.30. In the 1st RT state, if the player wins when IV = 20, he wins the first re-game, and if he wins when IV = 21, he wins the first re-game and the second re-game. If you win when IV = 22, you win the 1st re-game, 2nd re-game and 10th re-game, and if you win when IV = 23, you win the 1st re-game, 2nd re-game. If you win the game and the 11th re-game and win when IV = 24, you win the 1st re-game, the 2nd re-game and the 12th re-game, and you win when IV = 25. In the case, if the player wins the first re-game, the second re-game, the tenth re-game, and the eleventh re-game, and wins when IV = 26, the first re-game, the second re-game, and the tenth re-game Winning the game and the 12th re-game. The probability of winning at any of IV = 20 to 26 is about 1 in 7.30. In other words, when the game state shifts to the 1st RT state, each role type of small role, re-game, and BB will be won with the same probability as the normal game state, while the privilege of re-game is given. Changes to something different from the normal game state. More specifically, in the normal game state, only the sixth re-game prize that does not shift to the game state is established, and in the first RT state, the second re-game prize that shifts to the second RT state and the first that shifts to the normal game state. The re-game prize, the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, and the 12th re-game prize are established.

Further, in the stop information second setting process (step S412) under the first RT state, in addition to the case where the winner is won when IV = 8 to 19 described above, the case where the winner is won when IV = 21 to 26. Also, stop information is set so as to change the winning mode established by the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 that generated the stop command.

FIG. 20 is an explanation showing a correspondence relationship between a winning flag set when winning when IV = 20 to 26 under the first RT state, an operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and a winning mode established. It is a figure. On the left reel 32L, the "replay" symbol and the "cherry" symbol are arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 6 or less, and on the middle reel 32M, the "replay" symbol and the "youth" symbol are arranged. Are arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less, and on the right reel 32R, the "replay" symbol and the "watermelon" symbol are arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 6 or less. Have been placed. Therefore, when stop information is set so as to establish at least the first re-game prize, the "cherry" symbol and "replay" that establish the first re-game prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. The combination of the "Replay" symbol or the "Replay" symbol, the "Youth" symbol, and the "Watermelon" symbol stops on the valid line. Similarly, when the stop information is set to establish the second re-game prize, the "replay" symbol and the "replay" symbol that establish the second re-game prize are established regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. ， The combination of "watermelon" symbols stops on the effective line.

Regarding the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, and the 12th re-game prize, even if the operation order is the same, the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, the 12th re-game prize, or the 1st re-game prize. It is set so that a prize will be established. On the left reel 32L, the "BAR" symbol, the "red bell" symbol, and the "white bell" symbol are arranged so as to form a section separated from each of the above symbol intervals, and the 10th replay prize, the 10th The 11 re-game prizes and the 12th re-game prizes are established only when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at predetermined timings. When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at a timing other than the predetermined timing, the first re-game winning is established. More specifically, when the first re-game prize or the tenth re-game prize is set to be established, the left reel 32L puts the "BAR" symbol on the effective line depending on the operation timing of the left stop button 42. If it is possible to stop the "BAR" symbol, if it is not possible to stop the "BAR" symbol, stop the "cherry" symbol on the effective line, and then stop the middle stop button 43 and right stop. Regardless of the operation timing of the button 44, the "replay" symbol is stopped on the effective line on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. Further, when the first re-game prize or the eleventh re-game prize is set to be established, the left reel 32L stops the "red bell" symbol on the effective line depending on the operation timing of the left stop button 42. If it is possible to stop the "red bell" symbol, if it is not possible to stop the "red bell" symbol, stop the "replay" symbol on the effective line, and then stop the middle stop button 43 and the right stop button. Regardless of the operation timing of 44, the "young man" symbol is stopped on the middle reel 32M and the "watermelon" symbol is stopped on the effective line on the right reel 32R. Further, when the first re-game prize or the twelfth re-game prize is set to be established, the left reel 32L stops the "white bell" symbol on the effective line depending on the operation timing of the left stop button 42. If it is possible to stop the "white bell" symbol, if it is not possible to stop the "white bell" symbol, stop the "replay" symbol on the effective line, and then stop the middle stop button 43 and the right stop button. Regardless of the operation timing of 44, the "young man" symbol is stopped on the middle reel 32M and the "watermelon" symbol is stopped on the effective line on the right reel 32R.

The winning flag "22" to the winning flag "27" are associated with the second re-game only in one of the six operation orders, and the other operation orders are other than the second re-game. Replay is associated with. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, if any one of the winning flag "22" to the winning flag "27" is set, there is a 1/6 chance of the second replay. A prize is established, and there is a five-sixth chance that a re-game prize other than the second re-game will be established.

Returning to the explanation of the RT state processing, if it is determined in step S501 that the shift roll has not stopped on the valid line, the process proceeds to step S505 and is based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination processing. Then, it is determined whether or not any of the first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize is established. When any of the re-game winnings is established, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S506, and this process ends. As a result, when any of the first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize is established, the game state shifts to the normal game state.

If none of the 1st re-game prize, the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, or the 12th re-game prize is established, the process proceeds to step S507, and the prize set in the previous payout determination process is established. Based on the combination, it is determined whether or not the second re-game winning is established. When the second re-game winning is established, the second RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RWM 106 in step S508, and this process ends.

When the second RT setting flag is set in step S508, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the second RT state based on the fact that the second RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the second RT state is selected. To do.

FIG. 21 is a lottery table for the second RT state selected in the second RT state of “setting 3”. Twenty-five index values IV are set in the lottery table for the second RT state. In IV = 1 to 19, the same winning combination and point value PV as in the normal game state lottery table (see FIG. 14) are set, and in IV = 20 to 25, the first re-game is set as the winning combination. A plurality of re-games including the third re-game are set, and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning or losing of the winning combination is determined using the lottery table, the probability of winning when IV = 1 to 19 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state, and when IV = 20 to 25, the winning is determined. The probabilities of each are about 1 in 24.0. In addition, the probability of losing any of the roles is about 1 / 2.30. That is, when the state shifts to the second RT state, the probability of deviation is lower than that in the normal game state, which is advantageous to the player. Then, in the 2nd RT state, the 3rd re-game prize that shifts to the 3rd RT state, the 1st re-game prize that shifts to the normal game state, the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, and the 12th re-game prize. , Is established.

In the stop information second setting process (step S412) under the second RT state, in addition to the case where the winner is won when IV = 8 to 19 described above, the case where the winner is won when IV = 20 to 25 is also obtained. , The stop information is set so as to change the winning mode established by the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 that generated the stop command.

FIG. 22 is an explanation showing a correspondence relationship between the winning flag set when winning when IV = 20 to 25 under the second RT state, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and the winning mode established. It is a figure. On the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, the "replay" symbols are arranged so that the distance between the same type symbols is 6 or less, and on the middle reel 32M, the "youth" symbols are spaced between the same type symbols. Are arranged so that the number of symbols is 4 or less. Therefore, when the stop information is set to establish the third re-game prize, the "replay" symbol and the "youth" symbol that establish the third re-game prize are established regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. ， "Replay" The symbol combination stops on the valid line. The 1st re-game prize, the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, and the 12th re-game prize are as described above. The winning flag "28" to the winning flag "33" are associated with the third re-game only in one of the six operation orders, and the other operation orders are other than the third re-game. Replay is associated with. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, if any one of the winning flag "28" to the winning flag "33" is set, there is a 1/6 chance of the third replay. A prize is established, and there is a five-sixth chance that a re-game prize other than the third re-game will be established.

Returning to the explanation of the RT state processing, if the second re-game winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S509, and the third re-gaming winning is established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination processing. Determine if it has been done. When the third re-game winning is established, the third RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RWM 106 in step S510, and this process ends.

When the third RT setting flag is set in step S510, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the third RT state based on the fact that the third RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the third RT state is selected. To do.

FIG. 23 is a lottery table for the third RT state selected in the third RT state of “setting 3”. Twenty-five index values IV are set in the lottery table for the third RT state. In IV = 1 to 19, the same winning combination and point value PV as in the normal game state lottery table (see FIG. 14) are set, and in IV = 20 to 25, the first re-game is set as the winning combination. A plurality of re-games including the fourth re-game are set, and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning or losing of the winning combination is determined using the lottery table, the probability of winning when IV = 1 to 19 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state, and when IV = 20 to 25, the winning is determined. The probabilities of each are about 1 / 8.80. In addition, the probability of losing any of the roles is about 1/423. That is, when the state shifts to the third RT state, the probability of deviation is lower than that in the normal game state, which is advantageous to the player. Then, in the 3rd RT state, the 4th re-game prize that shifts to the 4 RT state, the 1st re-game prize that shifts to the normal game state, the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, and the 12th re-game prize. , Is established.

In the stop information second setting process (step S412) under the third RT state, in addition to the case where the winner is won when IV = 8 to 19 described above, the case where the winner is won when IV = 20 to 25 is also obtained. , The stop information is set so as to change the winning mode established by the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 that generated the stop command.

FIG. 24 is an explanation showing the correspondence between the winning flag set when winning is achieved when IV = 20 to 25 under the third RT state, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and the winning mode to be established. It is a figure. The "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R are arranged so that the distance between the same type symbols is 6 or less, and the "replay" symbol on the middle reel 32M is the same type symbol. They are arranged so that the distance between them is 4 symbols or less. Therefore, when the stop information is set to establish the 4th re-game prize, the "cherry" symbol and the "replay" symbol that establish the 4th re-game prize are established regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. ， The combination of "watermelon" symbols stops on the effective line. The 1st re-game prize, the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, and the 12th re-game prize are as described above. The winning flag "34" to the winning flag "39" are associated with the fourth re-game only in one of the six operation orders, and the other operation orders are other than the fourth re-game. Replay is associated with. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, if any one of the winning flag "34" to the winning flag "39" is set, there is a 1/6 chance of the fourth replay. A prize is established, and there is a 5/6 chance that a re-game prize other than the fourth re-game will be established.

Returning to the explanation of the RT state processing, if the third re-game winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S511, and the fourth re-game winning is established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination processing. Determine if it has been done. When the fourth re-game winning is established, the fourth RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RWM 106 in step S512, and this process ends.

When the 4th RT setting flag is set in step S512, the gaming state shifts to the 4th RT state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the 4th RT state based on the fact that the 4th RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the 4th RT state is selected. To do.

FIG. 25 is a lottery table for the 4th RT state selected in the 4th RT state of “Setting 3”. Twenty-five index values IV are set in the lottery table for the fourth RT state. In IV = 1 to 19, the same winning combination and point value PV as in the normal game state lottery table (see FIG. 14) are set, and in IV = 20 to 25, the first re-game is set as the winning combination. A plurality of re-games including the fifth re-game are set, and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning or losing of the winning combination is determined using the lottery table, the probability of winning when IV = 1 to 19 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state, and when IV = 20 to 25, the winning is determined. The probabilities of each are about 1 / 8.80. In addition, the probability of losing any of the roles is about 1/423. That is, when the state shifts to the 4th RT state, the probability of deviation is lower than that in the normal gaming state, which is advantageous to the player. Then, in the 4th RT state, the 5th re-game prize that shifts to the 5th RT state, the 1st re-game prize that shifts to the normal game state, the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, and the 12th re-game prize. , Is established.

In the stop information second setting process (step S412) under the 4th RT state, in addition to the case where the winner is won when IV = 8 to 19 described above, the case where the winner is won when IV = 20 to 25 is also obtained. , The stop information is set so as to change the winning mode established by the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 that generated the stop command.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a winning flag set when winning is achieved when IV = 20 to 25 under the 4th RT state and a winning mode that is established. The "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R are arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 6 or less, and the "youth" symbol on the middle reel 32M is the same symbol. They are arranged so that the distance between them is 4 symbols or less. Therefore, when the stop information is set to establish the 5th re-game prize, the "cherry" symbol and the "youth" symbol that establish the 5th re-game prize are established regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. ， The combination of "watermelon" symbols stops on the effective line. The 1st re-game prize, the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, and the 12th re-game prize are as described above. The winning flag "40" to the winning flag "45" are associated with the fifth replay only in one of the six operation sequences, and the other operation sequences are other than the fifth replay. Replay is associated with. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, if any one of the winning flag "40" to the winning flag "45" is set, there is a 1/6 chance of the fifth replay. A prize is established, and there is a five-sixth chance that a re-game prize other than the fifth re-game will be established.

Returning to the explanation of the RT state processing, if the 4th re-game winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S513, and the 5th re-game winning is established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination processing. Determine if it has been done. If the fifth re-game prize is not established, this process is terminated as it is, and if the fifth re-game prize is established, the fifth RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RWM 106 in step S514. Set and end this process.

When the 5th RT setting flag is set in step S514, the gaming state shifts to the 5th RT state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the 5th RT state based on the fact that the 5th RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the 5th RT state is selected. To do.

FIG. 27 is a lottery table for the 5th RT state selected in the 5th RT state of “Setting 3”. Twenty-nine index values IV are set in the lottery table for the fifth RT state. In IV = 1 to 19, the same winning combination and point value PV as in the normal game state lottery table (see FIG. 14) are set, and in IV = 20 to 29, the sixth re-game or the sixth re-game or as a winning combination. A plurality of re-games including the sixth re-game are set, and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning / failing of the winning combination is determined using the lottery table, the probability of winning when IV = 1 to 19 is equal to the probability of winning each in the normal gaming state, and the probability of winning when IV = 20. Is about 1 / 3.40, the probability of winning when IV = 21 is about 1 / 5, and the probability of winning when IV = 22 is about 1/655, when IV = 23. The probability of winning is about 1 in 6550, and the probability of winning when IV = 24-29 is about 1 in 16.4, respectively. In addition, the probability of losing any of the roles is about 1/417. That is, when the state shifts to the 5th RT state, the probability of deviation is lower than that in the normal gaming state, which is advantageous to the player. Then, in the 5th RT state, the 6th re-game prize, the 7th re-game prize, the 8th re-game prize, the 9th re-game prize, and the 1st re-game prize, which shifts to the normal game state, The 10 re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, and the 12th re-game prize are established.

In the stop information second setting process (step S412) under the fifth RT state, in addition to the case where the winner is won when IV = 8 to 19 described above, the case where the winner is won when IV = 21-29 , The stop information is set so as to change the winning mode established by the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 that generated the stop command.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a winning flag set when winning is achieved when IV = 20 to 29 under the fifth RT state and a winning mode that is established. On the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, "replay" symbols are arranged so that the spacing between the symbols of the same type is 6 symbols or less, and on the middle reel 32M, the spacing between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less. The "replay" symbol is arranged so as to be. Therefore, when the stop information is set so as to establish at least the 6th re-game prize, the "replay" symbol and the "replay" that establish the 6th re-game prize are established regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. The combination of the symbol and the "replay" symbol stops on the effective line.

Regarding the 7th re-game prize, the 8th re-game prize, and the 9th re-game prize, even if the operation order is the same, the 7th re-game prize, the 8th re-game prize, the 9th re-game prize, or the 6th re-game prize. It is set so that a prize is established. On each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the "red 7" symbol is arranged so as to form a section separated from each of the symbol intervals. For this reason, the combinations of the "Red 7" symbol, the "Replay" symbol, and the "Replay" symbol, which are the 6th replay prizes, the 7th replay prize, the 8th replay prize, and the 9th replay prize are each. It is established only when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at a predetermined timing. However, if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the 7th re-game prize, the 8th re-game prize, and the 9th re-game prize can be established, the 7th re-game prize is not obtained. Each stop button 42 to 44 at the timing when the re-game prize, the 8th re-game prize, the 9th re-game prize are established, and the 7th re-game prize, the 8th re-game prize, and the 9th re-game prize cannot be established. When is operated, the sixth re-game winning prize is established.

More specifically, when the 6th re-game prize or the 7th re-game prize is set to be established, the left reel 32L puts the "red 7" symbol on the effective line depending on the operation timing of the left stop button 42. If it is possible to stop the "Red 7" symbol, the "Red 7" symbol is stopped, and if it is not possible to stop the "Red 7" symbol, the "Replay" symbol is stopped on the effective line. The middle reel 32M is when the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L and the middle stop button 43 is operated at a timing when the "red 7" symbol can be stopped on the effective line. , The "Red 7" symbol is stopped on the effective line, otherwise the "Replay" symbol is stopped on the effective line. The right reel 32R stops the "youth" symbol on the effective line when the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 44, otherwise. Stops the "replay" symbol on the effective line.

When the 6th re-game prize, the 7th re-game prize, or the 9th re-game prize is set to be established, first, the 6th re-game prize or the 7th re-game prize is applied to the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M. It is the same as the case where the winning is set to be established. On the right reel 32R, the right stop button 44 was operated when the "red 7" symbol was stopped on the middle reel 32M and at a timing when the "red 7" symbol could be stopped on the effective line. In that case, the "Red 7" symbol may be stopped on the effective line, and the "Red 7" symbol may be stopped on the effective line even when the "Red 7" symbol is stopped on the middle reel 32M. If the right stop button 44 is operated at a timing that cannot be done, the "young man" symbol is stopped on the effective line, and if the "red 7" symbol is not stopped on the middle reel 32M, the right stop button 44 is operated. Stops the "replay" symbol on the effective line regardless of the timing.

When the 6th re-game prize or the 8th re-game prize is set to be established, the left reel 32L may stop the "Red 7" symbol on the effective line by the operation timing of the left stop button 42. If possible, the "Red 7" symbol is stopped, and if the "Red 7" symbol cannot be stopped, the "Replay" symbol is stopped on the effective line. In the right reel 32R, the right stop button 44 was operated at a timing when the "red 7" symbol was stopped on the left reel 32L and the "BAR" symbol could be stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 32R. In this case, the "BAR" symbol is stopped at the upper stage of the right reel 32R. In this case, the "replay" symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the right reel 32R (see FIG. 6), leaving room for either the 6th replay prize or the 8th replay prize to be established. On the other hand, even when the "Red 7" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L, when the right stop button 44 is operated at a timing when the "BAR" symbol cannot be stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 32R. Stops the "replay" symbol on the upper stage of the right reel 32R. In this case, the "BAR" symbol does not stop on the valid line (see FIG. 6). If the "Red 7" symbol is not stopped on the left reel 32L, the "Replay" symbol is stopped on the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 44. The middle reel 32M is a case where the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L and the "BAR" symbol is stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 32R, and the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the effective line. If possible, the "Red 7" symbol is stopped, and if the "Red 7" symbol cannot be stopped, the "Replay" symbol is stopped on the effective line. If the "replay" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L, or if the "replay" symbol is stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 32R, "replay" is performed regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop button 43. Stop the symbol on the effective line.

The 1st re-game prize, the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, and the 12th re-game prize are as described above. The winning flag "50" to the winning flag "55" are associated with the sixth re-game only in one of the six operation orders, and the other operation orders are other than the sixth re-game. Replay is associated with. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, if any one of the winning flag "40" to the winning flag "45" is set, there is a 1/6 chance of the sixth replay. A prize is established, and there is a five-sixth chance that a re-game prize other than the sixth re-game will be established.

Here, the transition of the normal gaming state and the gaming state related to each RT state will be described with reference to FIG. 29.

When the game state is the normal game state, the game state shifts to the first RT state by stopping the transition roll on the effective line. For the transition roll, stop information is set to establish any of the 1st special bell winning to the 4th special bell winning, and if the corresponding special bell winning cannot be established, the transition is stopped on the valid line. .. That is, the transition result is won when IV = 12 to 19, and when the left stop button 42 is operated first and the special bell winning is not established, the game stops on the effective line. The probability of winning at any of IV = 12 to 19 is about 1 in 3.90. Further, when the player operates the middle stop button 43 and the right stop button 44 aiming at one of the "red bell" symbol and the "white bell" symbol in a situation where the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified. With a 1/4 chance of winning the 1st special bell to the 4th special bell winning, there is a 3/4 chance that the transition roll will stop on the valid line. Therefore, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the game shifts to the first RT state with a probability of about 1 in 5.20. In the normal game state, the winning or failing of the winning combination is not determined for the second re-game, the third re-game, the fourth re-game, and the fifth re-game. Therefore, from the normal game state to the second RT state, the third RT state, and the fourth RT. The event that shifts to the state and the 5th RT state does not occur. Further, in the normal game state, the probability of winning the re-game is about 1 / 7.3.

When the game state is the 1st RT state, the game state shifts to the 2nd RT state when the 2nd re-game prize is established, and the 1st re-game prize, the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, the 12th When the re-game prize (hereinafter, these four re-game prizes are collectively referred to as "falling re-game prize") is established, the game state shifts to the normal game state. As described above, if a winner is won when IV = 21-26, stop information is set in order to establish the second re-game winning in one of the six operation sequences, and the other Stop information is set in order to establish a fall re-game prize in the operation order. The probability of winning any of IV = 21-26 is about 1 / 9.10. If the player wins when IV = 20, the fall re-game prize is established regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44. The probability of winning when IV = 20 is about 1 in 36.9. Therefore, when the game state is the first RT state and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the game shifts to the second RT state with a probability of about 1 in 54.6, and about 8.48 minutes. It shifts to the normal game state with a probability of 1. That is, in the first RT state, the probability of shifting to the normal gaming state is higher than the probability of shifting to the second RT state. In the 1st RT state, since the winning / failing of the winning combination is not determined for the 3rd regame, the 4th regame, and the 5th regame, the 1st RT state to the 2nd RT state, the 3rd RT state, the 4th RT state, and the 5th RT state The event that shifts to is not occurring. In addition, in the 1st RT state, the probability of winning any of the re-games (1st re-game, 2nd re-game, 10th re-game, 11th re-game, 12th re-game) is about 1/7.3. It is the same probability as the normal game state.

When the game state is the 2nd RT state, the game state shifts to the 3rd RT state when the 3rd re-game winning is established, and the shift roll stops on the valid line to shift to the 1st RT state and falls. When the re-game winning is established, the game state shifts to the normal game state. As described above, if a winner is won when IV = 20 to 25, stop information is set in order to establish the third re-game winning in one of the six operation sequences, and the other Stop information is set in order to establish a fall re-game prize in the operation order. The probability of winning at any of IV = 20 to 25 is about 1/4.00. In addition, the probability that the transition roll will stop on the effective line is about 1 / 5.20. Therefore, when the gaming state is the second RT state and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the game shifts to the third RT state with a probability of about 1 in 24.0, and about 5.20 minutes. It shifts to the first RT state with a probability of 1 and shifts to a normal gaming state with a probability of about 1/4.80. That is, in the second RT state, the probability of shifting to the first RT state or the normal gaming state is higher than the probability of shifting to the third RT state. In the 2nd RT state, since the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is not performed for the 4th re-game and the 5th re-game, the event of shifting from the 2nd RT state to the 4th RT state or the 5th RT state does not occur. Further, in the 2nd RT state, the probability of winning any of the re-games (1st re-game, 3rd re-game, 10th re-game, 11th re-game, 12th re-game) is about 4.00 as described above. It is one-third, which is a higher probability than the normal gaming state and the first RT state.

When the game state is the 3rd RT state, the game state shifts to the 4th RT state when the 4th re-game winning is established, and the shift roll stops on the valid line to shift to the 1st RT state and falls. When the re-game winning is established, the game state shifts to the normal game state. As described above, if a winner is won when IV = 20 to 25, stop information is set in order to establish the fourth re-game winning in one of the six operation sequences, and the other Stop information is set in order to establish a fall re-game prize in the operation order. The probability of winning at any of IV = 20 to 25 is about 1 in 1.47. In addition, the probability that the transition roll will stop on the effective line is about 1 / 5.20. Therefore, when the game state is the 3rd RT state and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the game state shifts to the 4th RT state with a probability of about 1/8.82, and about 5.20 minutes. It shifts to the first RT state with a probability of 1 and shifts to a normal gaming state with a probability of about 1/77. That is, in the third RT state, the probability of shifting to the first RT state or the normal gaming state is higher than the probability of shifting to the fourth RT state. In the 3rd RT state, the winning / failing of the winning combination is not determined for the 5th re-game, so that the event of shifting from the 3rd RT state to the 5th RT state does not occur. Further, in the 3rd RT state, the probability of winning any of the re-games (1st re-game, 4th re-game, 10th re-game, 11th re-game, 12th re-game) is about 1.47 as described above. It is one-third, which is a higher probability than the second RT state.

When the game state is the 4th RT state, the game state shifts to the 5th RT state when the 5th re-game winning is established, and the shift roll stops on the valid line to shift to the 1st RT state and falls. When the re-game winning is established, the game state shifts to the normal game state. As described above, if a winner is won when IV = 20 to 25, stop information is set in order to establish the fifth re-game winning in one of the six operation sequences, and the other Stop information is set in order to establish a fall re-game prize in the operation order. The probability of winning at any of IV = 20 to 25 is about 1 in 1.47. In addition, the probability that the transition roll will stop on the effective line is about 1 / 5.20. Therefore, when the game state is the 4th RT state and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the game state shifts to the 5th RT state with a probability of about 1/8.82, and about 5.20 minutes. It shifts to the first RT state with a probability of 1 and shifts to a normal gaming state with a probability of about 1/77. That is, in the 4th RT state, the probability of shifting to the 1st RT state or the normal gaming state is higher than the probability of shifting to the 5th RT state. Further, in the 4th RT state, the probability of winning any of the re-games (1st re-game, 5th re-game, 10th re-game, 11th re-game, 12th re-game) is about 1.47 as described above. It is 1 / and has the same probability as the 3rd RT state.

When the gaming state is the 5th RT state, the transition roll stops on the valid line to shift to the 1st RT state, and the fall re-game winning is established, so that the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. As described above, if a winner is won when IV = 24 to 29, stop information is set in order to establish the sixth re-game winning in one of the six operation sequences, and the other Stop information is set in order to establish a fall re-game prize in the operation order. The probability of winning at any of IV = 24-29 is about 1 in 2.73. In addition, the probability that the transition roll will stop on the effective line is about 1 / 5.20. Therefore, when the game state is the 5th RT state and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the game state shifts to the 1st RT state with a probability of about 1 in 5.20, and about 3.28 minutes. It shifts to the normal game state with a probability of 1. Further, in the 5th RT state, any of the re-games (1st re-game, 6th re-game, 7th re-game, 8th re-game, 9th re-game, 10th re-game, 11th re-game, 12th re-game). The probability of winning the replay) is about 1 / 1.47, which is the same probability as the 3rd RT state and the 4th RT state.

As described above, in order to shift the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state, it is necessary to go through the four RT states of the first RT state to the fourth RT state. In addition, when the fall re-game winning is established in the 2nd RT state to the 4th RT state, the game shifts to the normal game state instead of the previous RT state (that is, the RT state in which the player stayed immediately before). , When the shift roll stops on the valid line, it shifts to the first RT state instead of shifting to the previous RT state (that is, the RT state where the player stayed immediately before). Therefore, when the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, it is difficult to shift to the fifth RT state. By the way, the probability of shifting from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state in the situation where the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified is about 1 / 50,000.

On the other hand, in the case of shifting to the fifth RT state (in the present embodiment, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified), it is desirable to shift to the fifth RT state promptly. For example, if the configuration is such that the normal game state is directly shifted to the 5th RT state, the winning probability of the winning combination (the 5th re-game in the present embodiment) that triggers the transition to the 5th RT state is inevitably set low. The game until the transitional role is won becomes monotonous. Further, if the transitional combination is established by the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 after increasing the winning probability of the transitional combination in order to eliminate the monotony, the fifth RT depends on whether or not the operation order is notified. The probability of transition to the state will change and the above monotony will be resolved, but even if the operation order is notified, the game until the transition role is won will be delayed. Therefore, as in the slot machine 10, when shifting from the normal gaming state to the 5th RT state, a plurality of RT states different from the 5th RT state are passed through, and each transition combination (in the present embodiment, the second re-game). By increasing the winning probability of (~ 4th re-game), the delay in the game when the operation order is notified is eliminated.

Next, the BB state processing in step S213 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If it is not in the BB state, the BB determination process shown in steps S602 to S605 is performed.

In the BB determination process, it is determined in step S602 whether or not the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set. If any of the BB winning flags are set, the process proceeds to step S603, and whether or not the first BB prize or the second BB prize is established is determined based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. judge. Then, when any of the BB prizes is established, the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RWM 106 in step S604. At this time, the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RWM 106 is cleared. In step S605, 442 is set in the remaining payout number counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB state provided in the state information storage area 106c, and 442 is displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61. Perform processing. By performing the processes of step S604 and step S605, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the BB state based on the fact that the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the BB state lottery table is selected.

When the gaming state shifts to the BB state, an affirmative determination is made in step S601, and an end determination process is performed in step S606. In the end determination process, for example, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining payout number counter becomes 0, and when it becomes 0, the BB setting flag is cleared and the game state is changed to the normal game state.

When none of the BB winning flags are set (when step S602 is NO) and when none of the BB winnings are established (when step S603 is NO), the remaining payout counter is set in step S605. In the case where 442 is set and the case where the end determination process is performed in step S606, the process proceeds to step S607 and the game number management process is executed. Such processing will be described in detail later, but unlike the lottery result of the winning combination in each game, it is a processing related to the progress of each game.

After executing the process of step S607, in steps S608 to S614, signal output processing for outputting a jackpot signal indicating that a jackpot has occurred in the hall management device or the like is performed. Specifically, first, in step S608, it is determined whether or not a jackpot signal is output from the external centralized terminal plate 121 to the hall management device or the like. If the jackpot signal is not output, the process proceeds to step S609 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If it is not in the BB state, it is further determined in step S610 whether or not the current gaming state is the 5th RT state. If the current gaming state is neither the BB state nor the 5th RT state, this process is terminated as it is, and if the current gaming state is the BB state or the 5th RT state, the external centralized terminal is set in step S611. An output start process for starting the output of the jackpot signal from the plate 121 is performed, and this process is completed.

In this way, the slot machine 10 outputs a jackpot signal when the gaming state shifts to the BB state and when the game state shifts to the fifth RT state. For this reason, in a game hall or the like where the slot machine 10 and the jackpot counter that displays the number of jackpots of the slot machine 10 are connected and installed, in addition to the case of shifting to the BB state, the case of shifting to the 5th RT state Can also be displayed on the jackpot counter. The jackpot signal when shifting to the BB state and the jackpot signal when shifting to the fifth RT state may be output from different output units of the external centralized terminal board 121. With such a configuration, the jackpot counter can separately display the number of transitions to the BB state and the number of transitions to the fifth RT state.

If it is determined in step S608 that the jackpot signal is being output, the process proceeds to step S612, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If it is not in the BB state, it is further determined in step S613 whether or not the current gaming state is the 5th RT state. If the current gaming state is the BB state or the 5th RT state, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is neither the BB state nor the RT state, it means that the BB state or the fifth RT state has ended. Therefore, in step S614, the output stop process for stopping the output of the jackpot signal is performed. And end this process.

In the slot machine 10, the effect control device 81 may or may not notify the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, so that the game state may easily shift from the normal game state to the fifth RT state, or the game may be played. It may be difficult for the state to shift from the normal gaming state to the 5th RT state. That is, in the slot machine 10, the transition probability of transitioning from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state changes depending on whether or not the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified. Therefore, in the following, the process for causing the main control device 101 to notify the effect control device 81 of the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 will be described.

First, the game number management process in step S607 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S701, it is determined whether or not the current game is a game in which the BB state has ended. If the current game is a game in which the BB state has ended, the process proceeds to step S702, and the waiting game number lottery process is performed. In the standby game number lottery process, any value from 1 to 1280 is acquired from the game number lottery counter provided in the ROM 105. In step S703, the value acquired in the standby game number lottery process is set in the standby game number counter provided in the RWM 106 of the main control device 101. After that, this process ends.

If it is determined in step S701 that this game is not a game in which the BB state has ended, the process proceeds to step S704 to determine whether or not the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is set, this process ends after performing the penalty game number subtraction process shown in steps S705 to S707. If the penalty flag is not set, this process ends after performing the standby game number subtraction process shown in steps S708 to S711. The penalties game number subtraction process will be described later, and the standby game number subtraction process will be described.

In the standby game number subtraction process, it is determined in step S708 whether or not the value of the standby game number counter is 0. If the value of the standby game number counter is 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the standby game number counter is not 0, the value of the standby game number counter is subtracted by 1 in step S709. In the following step S710, it is determined whether or not the value of the waiting game number counter after subtraction is 0. If the value of the standby game number counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the standby game number counter is 0, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified in step S711. Set the notification flag of, and end this process.

In this way, when the BB state ends, any value from 1 to 1280 is set as the number of waiting games. If the penalty flag is not set, the number of waiting games is subtracted by 1 each time one game ends, and the notification flag is set when the number of waiting games becomes 0.

Next, the lottery result handling process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32.

In step S801, it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been won. If none of the winning combinations are won, this process is terminated as it is, and if any of the winning combinations is won, it is determined in step S802 whether or not the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S803 to determine whether or not the notification flag is set.

When the notification flag is set, it is determined in step S804 and step S805 whether or not the bell (only simultaneous winning with the special bell) or the fall re-game has been won. If the bell or the fall re-game has been won, the process proceeds to step S806 to determine whether or not the current game state is the normal game state. If the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, that is, if it is any of the first RT state to the fifth RT state, the process proceeds to step S807, and the notification command is set as the transmission target to the effect control device 81. The notification command is composed of a plurality of bits so that it can be grasped that it is a notification command and whether it has won the bell or the fall replay game. The effect control device 81 that has received the notification command assists the push order notification video data group 85a of the RT state video data group 85 of the ROM 83 in order to notify the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 in this game. Set on the display unit 65. At this time, if the bell is won, the video data corresponding to the operation order in which the bell can be won is selected from the push order notification video data group 85a, notified by the auxiliary display unit 65, and falls. If the player has won the re-game, the video data corresponding to the operation order in which either the second re-game prize to the sixth re-game prize can be established instead of the fall re-game prize is displayed. It is selected from the data group 85a and notified by the auxiliary display unit 65. On the other hand, in step S806, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the present process is terminated as it is without setting the notification command. This is due to the following reasons. That is, in order to shift from the normal gaming state to the first RT state, it is necessary to operate the stop buttons 42 to 44 so that the shift roll is stopped on the effective line. Since the transition roll is to stop on the valid line when the special bell prize cannot be established, it is normal when the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 which can establish the bell prize is notified. This is because it is not possible to shift from the gaming state to the first RT state. Further, when the bell is established regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 (when winning when IV = 7), the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified.

Here, in the notification of the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 by the effect control device 81, when it is determined in step S804 that the bell has been won, the notification of the operation order of only the stop button to be operated first is notified. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S805 that the fall re-game has been won, the operation order of all the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified. As already explained, if the bell is won, whether the bell stops or the special bell stops depending on which of the stop buttons 42 to 44 should be operated first. Is set (see Fig. 16), and when the fall re-game is won, only one of the six operation sequences is not the fall re-game prize but the second re-game prize to the sixth re-game. This is because the operation order is set so that any of the winning prizes can be established (see FIGS. 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28). Therefore, the effect control device 81 that has received the notification command selects different data from the push order notification moving image data group 85a depending on whether the bell is won or the fall replay is won.

Here, the contents of the notification of the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 (pushing order notification effect) on the auxiliary display unit 65 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. 33 (a) and 33 (b) are explanatory views for explaining the state of the push order notification effect, and FIG. 33 (a) shows the state of the push order notification effect when the bell is won. 33 (b-1) to 33 (b-3) show the state of the push order notification effect when the fall re-game is won. In addition, in FIG. 33A, the case where the bell prize is established when the middle stop button 43 is first operated is shown as an example, and in FIG. 33B, the middle stop button 43 → the right stop button 44 → An example is shown in which when the left stop button 42 is operated in this order, one of the second re-game prize to the sixth re-game prize is established instead of the fall re-game prize. Further, FIG. 34 is a timing chart for explaining the timing at which the push order notification effect is executed on the auxiliary display unit 65, and FIG. 34 (a) shows how the start lever 41 is operated. b) shows the rotation speeds of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and FIG. 34C shows how the push order notification effect is executed.

In the push order notification effect when the bell is won, as shown in FIG. 33A, the auxiliary display unit 65 is the first of the three parallel button displays corresponding to the stop buttons 42 to 44. The number 1 is added to the button display corresponding to the stop button to be operated (in the figure, the middle button display corresponding to the middle stop button 43), which is larger than the other button displays and corresponds to the bell in yellow (Fig.) Is displayed in diagonal lines). As a result, the player can recognize that the bell has been won in this game and that the stop button to be operated first is the middle stop button 43.

In the push order notification effect when the fall re-game is won, as shown in FIG. 33 (b-1), the auxiliary display unit 65 is displayed in parallel with three light blue (dots in the figure) corresponding to the re-game. Of the button displays, the number 1 is added to the button display corresponding to the stop button that should be operated first (the middle button display corresponding to the middle stop button 43 in the figure), and it is displayed larger than the other button displays. Will be done. In addition, the number 2 is attached to the button display corresponding to the stop button to be operated second (the button display on the right side corresponding to the right stop button 44 in the figure), and the button corresponding to the stop button to be operated third. The number 3 is attached to the display (the left button display corresponding to the left stop button 42 in the figure), and the button display corresponding to the second and third stop buttons to be operated is the stop button to be operated first. It is displayed smaller than the corresponding button display. When the player operates the middle stop button 43 to finally stop the corresponding middle reel 32M, as shown in FIG. 33 (b-2), the button display corresponding to the second stop button to be operated is another button. It is displayed larger than the display, and when the player operates the right stop button 44 and the corresponding right reel 32R finally stops, it corresponds to the third stop button to be operated, as shown in FIG. 33 (b-3). The button display to be displayed is larger than the other button displays. As a result, the player can recognize that he / she has won the fall re-game in this game and the operation order of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

Explaining the execution timing of the push order notification effect, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), when the start lever 41 is operated at the timing of t0, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R as shown in FIG. 34 (b). The rotation of is started. The rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R reaches a constant speed rotation at the timing of t1 after the acceleration period. As described above, in the reel control process (FIG. 15), after the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has reached a constant speed rotation (after a predetermined period has elapsed), the stop buttons 42 to The configuration is such that the operation of 44 can be performed, whereas the push order notification effect assists at the same time as or substantially at the same time as the timing of t0 when the start lever 41 is operated, as shown in FIG. 34 (c). It is executed on the display unit 65. That is, the notification command set in step S807 is transmitted to the effect control device 81 in the command output process (step S110) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), and when the effect control device 81 receives the notification command. Is configured to immediately execute the push order notification effect regardless of the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and the like. Here, as a configuration for executing the push order notification effect, it is possible to execute the push order notification effect after each reel 32L, 32M, 32R reaches a constant speed rotation, that is, the stop buttons 42 to 44 can be operated. It is conceivable that the push order notification effect is executed after that, but in such a configuration, the player recognizes the operation order after the push order notification effect is executed and operates the stop buttons 42 to 44. This is not preferable from the viewpoint of smooth progress of the game. On the other hand, as in the present embodiment, the stop buttons 42 to 44 are configured to execute the push order notification effect at a timing before the stop buttons 42 to 44 can be operated. After recognizing the operation order, if the operations of the stop buttons 42 to 44 become effective, the operation can be performed quickly thereafter, and the game can proceed at a good tempo.

Returning to the explanation of the lottery result handling process (FIG. 32), if it is determined in step S803 that the notification flag is not set, or if it is determined in step S805 that the fall re-game has not been won, the step Proceed to S808, the winning flag is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not a specific combination has been won. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the cherry, the first watermelon, the second watermelon, the seventh re-game, the eighth re-game, or the ninth re-game has been won. If the specific combination has not been won, the main process is terminated as it is, and if the specific combination has been won, the notification lottery process is performed in step S809.

Further, as already explained, even if the winning flag is "47" to the winning flag "49" and any of the 7th re-game, the 8th re-game, and the 9th re-game is won, Depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the 7th re-game prize, the 8th re-game prize, and the 9th re-game prize are not established, and the 6th re-game prize is established. Even in such a case, in step S808, it is determined that the specific combination has been won.

In the notification lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 35, it is determined in step S901 whether or not the current gaming state is the fifth RT state. If the current gaming state is not the 5th RT state, the process proceeds to step S902, and a notification lottery is performed based on the random numbers acquired from the RWM 106. In step S903, it is determined whether or not the notification lottery has been won, and if not, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the notification lottery is won, the value of the standby game number counter is set to 0 in step S904, the notification flag is set in step S905, and this process ends. In the notification lottery in step S902, the probability of winning the notification lottery is set to differ depending on the type of the specific combination. Specifically, in the case of the 9th replay, the probability of winning the notification lottery is the highest 100%, and in the case of the 1st watermelon, the probability of winning the notification lottery is the lowest 10%. The probability of winning the notification lottery is set to be low in the order of re-game, 8th re-game, 7th re-game, 2nd watermelon, and 1st watermelon.

If it is determined in step S901 that the current gaming state is the fifth RT state, a predetermined value is added to the value of the accumulation counter provided in the RWM 106 in step S906, and this process ends. The predetermined numerical value is set so as to be different depending on the type of the specific combination. Specifically, it is the largest "5" in the case of the 9th re-game and the smallest "1" in the case of the 1st watermelon, and is the 9th re-game, the 8th re-game, and the 7th re-game. The numerical value to be added to the value of the accumulation counter is set to be smaller in the order of the game, the second watermelon, and the first watermelon.

The probability of winning the notification lottery and the predetermined numerical value to be added to the accumulation counter are arbitrary.

Next, the winning result handling process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S1001, it is determined whether or not the fifth re-game winning is established. When the fifth re-game winning is established, it is determined in step S1002 whether or not the notification flag is set. If the notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1004 after setting the notification flag in step S1003, and if the notification flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1004 as it is. In step S1004, a notification number lottery process for determining the number of notifications for notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is performed based on the random number acquired from the RWM 106. In step S1005, the number of notifications determined in the notification number lottery process is set in the notification number counter provided in the RWM 106. After that, this process ends. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, any value of 16, 33, 50, or 75 is set in the notification number counter by performing the notification number lottery process.

If it is determined in step S1001 that the fifth re-game winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S1006 to determine whether or not the notification flag is set. If the notification flag is not set, this process is terminated as it is, and if the notification flag is set, it is determined in step S1007 whether or not the fall re-game winning is established, and step S1008 is performed. Judges whether or not the transition roll has stopped on the valid line. When the fall re-game winning is established and when the transition result is stopped on the valid line, it means that the gaming state has shifted to the normal gaming state or the first RT state. In such a case, the notification flag is cleared in step S1009, and the above-mentioned standby game number lottery process is performed in step S1010. In step S1011, the value acquired in the waiting game number lottery process is set in the waiting game number counter. After that, this process ends.

On the other hand, if the fall re-game winning is not established in the situation where the notification flag is set, and the shift result does not stop on the valid line, this processing is performed after the notification processing is performed in step S1012. To finish.

In the notification processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 37, it is determined in step S1101 whether or not the value of the notification count counter is not 0. If the value of the notification count counter is 0, the present process is terminated as it is, and if it is not 0, it is determined in step S1102 whether or not the small winning combination is established. If the small winning combination is not established, this process is terminated as it is, and if the small winning combination is established, 9 medals are paid out in step S1103, that is, the bell winning. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not any of the first special bell winning to the twelfth special bell winning is established. If the 9-card small winning combination is not established, this process is terminated as it is, and if the 9-sheet small winning combination is established, the value of the notification count counter is subtracted by 1 in step S1104. After that, in step S1105, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification number counter is 0. If the value of the notification count counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if it is 0, the notification flag is cleared in step S1106. In the following step S1107, it is determined whether or not the value of the accumulation counter is 0, and if it is 0, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the accumulation counter is not 0, the value of the accumulation counter is subtracted by 1 in step S1108, and the above-mentioned notification number lottery process is performed in step S1109. After that, the value determined in the notification number lottery process is set in the notification number counter in step S1110, and the notification flag is set again in the subsequent step S1111, and this processing ends.

Therefore, when the value of the accumulation counter is not 0, even if the value of the notification count counter becomes 0, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified again in the predetermined game. .. As described above, the accumulation counter is set so that the probability of winning the notification lottery and the numerical value to be added to the accumulation counter when the notification lottery is won differ depending on the type of the specific combination in the notification lottery process (FIG. 35). ing. Therefore, the player predicts whether or not the notification lottery process will be performed according to the type of the specific combination, and the numerical value to be added to the accumulation counter when the winning is won, that is, the notification flag is set. The game can be played while predicting how long the state will continue.

Next, the stop command correspondence process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 38.

In step S1201, it is determined whether or not the notification flag is set. If the notification flag is set, this process is terminated as it is, and if the notification flag is not set, the penalty determination process shown in steps S1202 to S1206 is performed.

In the penalty determination process, in step S1202, whether or not the stop command this time is the first stop command, that is, whether or not the stop command is generated while all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are rotating is determined. judge. If it is not the first stop command, this process is terminated as it is, and if it is the first stop command, it is determined in step S1203 whether or not the left stop button 42 has been operated as the first stop command. When the left stop button 42 is operated and the first stop command is generated, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the middle stop button 43 or the right stop button 44 is operated to generate the first stop command, the process proceeds to step S1204, and it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, the penalty flag is set in step S1205. After that, or if the penalty flag has already been set, 2 is added to the value of the penalty game number counter provided in the RWM 106 in step S1206, and this process ends.

In this way, in the slot machine 10, if the left stop button 42 is not operated first when the notification flag is not set, the penalty flag is set and 2 is added to the value of the penalty game counter. It has become so.

When the penalty flag is set, in the game number management process (see FIG. 31), an affirmative determination is made in step S704, and the penalty game number subtraction process shown in steps S705 to S707 is performed instead of the standby game number subtraction process. .. In the penalty game number subtraction process, the value of the penalty game number counter is subtracted by 1 in step S705, and it is determined in step S706 whether or not the value of the penalty game number counter is 0. If the value of the penalties game number counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if it is 0, this process is terminated after clearing the penalty flag in step S707. Then, in the lottery result correspondence process (see FIG. 32), when the penalty flag is set, an affirmative determination is made in step S802, and the lottery result correspondence process ends as it is. That is, when the penalty flag is set, the notification lottery process is not performed even if a specific combination is won.

That is, when the middle stop button 43 or the right stop button 44 is operated for the first time in a situation where the notification flag is not set, the value of the waiting game number counter is not subtracted after the end of the game. Further, in the next game, even if a specific combination is won, the notification lottery process is not performed and the value of the standby game number counter is not subtracted. Therefore, if the middle stop button 43 or the right stop button 44 is operated first in a situation where the notification flag is not set, a disadvantageous situation occurs for the player.

Next, the flow of the game of the slot machine 10 will be described. In this slot machine 10, the probability of winning the first BB is about 1/16400 and the probability of winning the second BB is about 1/250, which are very low, so that the game is mainly played without winning the BB. Therefore, in order to facilitate understanding, the flow of the game after the end of the BB state will be described.

When the BB state ends, the main control device 101 shifts the gaming state from the BB state to the normal gaming state. At this time, the main control device 101 performs a standby game number lottery process, and sets a value of any of 1 to 1280 in the standby game number counter. The notification flag that notifies the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is set when the number of waiting games becomes 0. That is, if the number of waiting games is not 0, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified.

When the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the transition probability from one gaming state to another gaming state is set low, and it becomes very difficult to transition from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state. ing.

Therefore, the player needs to play each game so that the number of waiting games becomes 0. The number of waiting games is subtracted by 1 when the left stop button 42 is first operated to play a game in a situation where the penalty flag is not set. In addition, if a specific combination is won and a notification lottery is won in a situation where the penalty flag is not set, the number of waiting games is set to 0. The penalty flag is set when the middle stop button 43 or the right stop button 44 is first operated in a situation where the notification flag is not set. That is, in order to set the number of standby games to 0, it is necessary to first operate the left stop button 42 in each game.

When the number of waiting games becomes 0, the notification flag is set. Then, when the bell or the fall replay is won in the 1st RT state to the 4th RT state, the effect control device 81 notifies the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44. By operating the stop buttons 42 to 44 in the notified operation order, the player can win a bell or a second re-game prize to a fifth re-game prize without operating the stop buttons 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol ( Hereinafter, it is also referred to as "promotion replay prize"). In addition, by establishing a bell prize or a promotion re-game prize, it is possible to prevent the fall re-game prize from being established and the transition to the effective line from stopping, and the game state is changed to the 5th RT state relatively quickly. It will be possible to migrate.

When the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified, the transition probability from one game state to another game state is set high, and the operation order can be changed from the normal game state to the fifth RT state. This is easier than when not notified.

When the game state shifts to the 5th RT state, the notification number lottery process is performed, and any value of 16, 33, 50, or 75 is set in the notification number counter. Then, when the bell winning or the special bell winning is established, the value of the notification number counter is subtracted by 1, and when the value of the notification number counter becomes 0, the notification flag is cleared. That is, in the 5th RT state, when the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 for establishing the bell winning is notified for the number of notifications, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified.

The expected value of medal payout per game in the 5th RT state is about 4.80 when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated in the notified operation order. Since it is necessary to bet three medals in order to play one game, it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 1.80 per game in the 5th RT state. By the way, when 16 times are set as the number of notifications, an increase of about 100 medals can be expected by the time the notification flag is cleared, and when 33 times is set as the number of notifications, the notification flag is set. An increase of about 200 medals can be expected by the time it is cleared, and if the number of notifications is set to 50, an increase of about 300 medals can be expected by the time the notification flag is cleared. When 75 times is set, an increase of about 450 medals can be expected by the time the notification flag is cleared.

When the value of the notification count counter becomes 0 under the 5th RT state, it is determined whether or not the value of the accumulation counter is 0. If the value of the accumulation counter is not 0, the notification flag is set again, the notification count lottery process is performed, and any value of 16, 33, 50, or 75 is set again in the notification count counter. When the value of the accumulation counter is won in the notification lottery when the specific combination is won in the 5th RT state, a predetermined value is added depending on the type of the specific combination. From this point of view, it can be said that the fifth RT state is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

When the value of the accumulation counter is 0, the waiting game number lottery process is performed, and any value of 1 to 1280 is set in the waiting game number counter. As a result, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified again until the number of waiting games becomes 0. The expected value of medal payout per game in the 5th RT state is about 3.07 when the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified. Since it is necessary to bet three medals in order to play one game, it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 0.07 per game in the 5th RT state. Therefore, even in a situation where the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is not notified, the fifth RT state is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. However, in such a situation, there is a 1 in 5.20 chance that the transition roll will stop on the valid line and move to the 1st RT state, and there is a 1 in 3.28 chance that the fall replay prize will be established. Then, it shifts to the normal game state. Therefore, if the transition roll stops on the effective line or the fall re-game winning is established before the number of waiting games becomes 0, the situation advantageous to the player ends.

As described above, if the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified, it is an advantageous situation for the player, but even if the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified, the player is informed. Unfavorable situations can occur. Specifically, if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated in an order different from the notified operation order, in the case of a game in which the bell is won, a special bell or a special bell may be used instead of the bell depending on the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In the case of a game in which the transition roll stops on the valid line and the fall re-game is won, depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the fall re-game prize is established instead of the second re-game prize to the sixth re-game prize. To do. As described above, when the transition roll is stopped, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state, and when the fall re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. That is, the game state in which the player was staying shifts to a more disadvantageous game state, which is a disadvantageous situation for the player.

In particular, the auxiliary display unit 65 notifies the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and even when the player operates according to the operation order, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not stop. This is because even if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the period during which the operation is valid and the period during which the operation is invalid are set. Is.

Here, the period during which the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is valid (also referred to as the operation valid period or simply the valid period) is detected by the stop detection sensors 216a to 218a when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated. It refers to a period during which stop drive control of the corresponding stepping motors 35 to 37 is performed based on the detection. Further, the period during which the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid (also referred to as the operation invalid period or simply the invalid period) is that the stop detection sensors 216a to 218a do not detect even if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated. Alternatively, it means a period during which the stop drive control of the corresponding stepping motors 35 to 37 is not performed even if the detection is performed.

The relationship between these periods will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the rotation speeds of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R and the valid and invalid periods of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

As shown in FIG. 39, the rotation speed increases during the acceleration period after the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating at the timing of t0. After the rotation speed reaches a predetermined speed at the timing of t1, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R continues to rotate at that speed. Here, the operations of the stop buttons 42 to 44 become effective at the timing of t2 set after the timing of t1. That is, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid until the timing of t2, and the operation invalid period of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is set from the timing of t0 to t2. The period from the start of rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in the slot machine 10 until the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 becomes effective is basically set to 1 sec. Further, as described above, when the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is notified, it is the same as when the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is started at the timing of t0, or if it is during the wait period. Previously, the push order notification effect was executed on the auxiliary display unit 65.

Since the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid before the timing of t2, the corresponding reel does not stop even if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated before the timing of t2, and the stop button 42 is after the timing of t2. When ~ 44 is operated, the corresponding reel is stopped. Further, as described above, at the time of stopping, when the sliding control is set, the reel is stopped and controlled with the sliding. Even during the sliding control of this reel, the operations of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are invalid. Therefore, it can be said that the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid even during the period until any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated at the timing of t3 and the corresponding reel is finally stopped at the timing of t4 with slippage. In the slot machine 10, when 4 symbol sliding control, which is the maximum number of sliding symbols to be set, is performed, the period from the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 to the final stop of the corresponding reels. (The period from the timing of t3 to the timing of t4 when the maximum number slip control is performed) is set to be 0.1 sec. Further, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid before the timing of t0, that is, before the start of the rotation of the reel, and after the timing of t4, that is, after the reel is finally stopped, the operation is invalid. The operation of the stop button corresponding to the last stopped reel is invalid.

Due to the existence of the invalid period and the valid period of the stop buttons 42 to 44, even though the player operates the stop buttons 42 to 44 according to the notified operation order, the invalid period and the valid period are extended. If a plurality of stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated, one reel does not stop and the other reel stops. Therefore, the reels stop in an unintended stop order, which is a so-called erroneous operation. As a result, as described above, a disadvantageous situation occurs for the player.

In particular, in this slot machine 10, as already explained, when a bell is won, the stop button to be operated first is set so as to be a bell prize or a special bell prize, and the fall replay game is performed. If the game is won, it is set so that the fall re-game prize or another re-game prize is different depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44. That is, when the push order notification effect is configured to be executed at the same time as or before the start of rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the operation order that becomes the bell winning or the re-game winning other than the fall re-game is notified. Even if this is the case, the stop button to be operated first is operated at the timing from t0 to t2 shown in FIG. 39, and then the stop button to be operated after the second timing after t2 is operated. If this happens, the fall replay winning prize and the transition roll may stop. Therefore, the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the period from the start of rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R until the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 becomes effective (the period from the timing of t0 to the timing of t2). If it is done, it can be said that there is a high possibility that an erroneous operation will occur.

On the other hand, the period during which the reel sliding control is performed based on the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is 0.1 sec, and the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is performed after the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is started. Is set shorter than the period until is valid. In particular, the period during this slip control is shorter than the period (about 0.2 sec) that is assumed to be required from the operation of one stop button to the operation of the other stop button by the player, and the slip control The possibility of erroneous operation due to the operation of the stop button corresponding to another reel during is relative to the period from the start of rotation of the above reel until the operation of the stop button becomes effective. It can be said that it is low. Further, depending on the player, the same stop button may be operated a plurality of times in succession in order to reliably stop the reel. In this case, even if the stop button is operated during the effective period of the operation, there is a high possibility that the same stop button is intentionally operated during the subsequent sliding control.

Therefore, the slot machine 10 is provided with a configuration for suppressing erroneous operation during the period from the start of rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R to the effective operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Hereinafter, a configuration related to suppression of erroneous operation will be described with reference to FIG. 40 (a schematic diagram showing a stop button and a configuration related thereto). In this embodiment, the stops buttons 42 to 44 and the configurations related to the stop buttons 42 to 44 are the same. Therefore, in the following description, the configuration related to the stop button 42 will be illustrated, and the description will be incorporated for the configurations related to the stop buttons 43 and 44.

As shown in FIG. 40A, a housing recess 201 for accommodating the stop button 42 is formed in the front portion of the front door 12 in a state where displacement due to a pressing operation is allowed. The stop button 42 has a tubular main body portion 211 and an operation surface portion 212 formed at an end portion on the front side thereof and to be a target of a pressing operation, and the operation surface portion 212 protrudes from the open portion of the accommodating recess 201. .. By projecting the operation surface portion 212 from the accommodating recess 201 in this way, access to the stop button 42 (operation surface portion 212) is facilitated. In the present embodiment, the stop button 42 is arranged so that the operation surface portion 212 faces the front side of the game machine, but at least it is sufficient if the stop button 42 can be operated from the front side of the game machine, and the direction is, for example, upward or diagonally upward. It is also possible to do.

With respect to the stop button 42, the pressing position and pressing direction by the finger can be various. In this case, depending on how the force is transmitted to the stop button 42, the stop button 42 may be tilted or the like to generate support in the accommodating recess 201. In this respect, the inner peripheral surface of the accommodating recess 201 is formed so as to match the outer peripheral surface of the main body 211, and the inner peripheral surface regulates the displacement of the stop button 42 in the direction intersecting the pressing direction, so that the pressing operation can be performed. Based on this, the stop button 42 is guided so that the displacement direction is a predetermined direction (in the present embodiment, the front-rear direction). As a result, the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience is suppressed.

The stop button 42 is provided with an extension portion 213 that extends toward the back side of the accommodation recess 201 from the main body portion 211. The extending portion 213 extends in the same direction as the predetermined direction, and is inserted into the through hole 203 formed in the bottom portion 202 of the accommodating recess 201. A contact portion 214 that comes into contact with the bottom portion 202 from behind is formed in a portion of the extension portion 213 that protrudes rearward from the through hole 203. By hitting the bottom portion 202 with the contact portion 214, the stop button 42 is prevented from falling off from the accommodating recess 201. Further, the amount of protrusion of the stop button 42 from the accommodating recess 201 is maximized when the contact portion 214 is in contact with the bottom portion 202. This maximum protruding position is the initial position of the stop button 42 described above.

A spring 204 is accommodated in the accommodating recess 201, and the stop button 42 is urged toward the maximum protruding position by the spring 204. In a situation where the stop button 42 is not operated, the contact portion 214 is pressed against the bottom portion 202 by the urging force of the spring 204, so that the stop button 42 stands by at the maximum protruding position. In this state, a predetermined gap is secured between the main body portion 211 (specifically, the end portion 215 on the side opposite to the side on which the operation surface portion 212 is formed) and the bottom portion of the accommodating recess 201.

When the operation surface portion 212 of the stop button 42 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 40 (a) → FIG. 40 (b), the stop button 42 is placed on the back side of the accommodating recess 201 against the urging force of the spring 204. Displace to. Then, the end portion 215 of the main body portion 211 on the side opposite to the side on which the operation surface portion 212 is formed hits the bottom portion 202 of the accommodating recess, so that further pushing is restricted. Hereinafter, this maximum pushing position is referred to as an operation position of the stop button 42.

A sensor device 216 having a stop detection sensor 216a is attached to the accommodating recess 201. The stop detection sensor 216a has an insertion portion into which the tip of the extension portion 213 is inserted when the stop button 42 is displaced to the operation position, and detects that the tip has reached the insertion portion. The sensor device 216 is electrically connected to the main control device 101, and detection information (detection signal) is output to the main control device 101. The main control device 101 grasps that the stop button 42 has been operated based on this detection information, and executes the stop drive control of the reel 32L associated with the stop button 42.

The bottom portion 202 of the accommodating recess 201 is provided with a light emitting body 205 that irradiates the operation surface portion 212 with light. The operation surface portion 212 is formed of a synthetic resin material (for example, polycarbonate resin or the like) that transmits light, and the operation surface portion 212 emits light by the light from the light emitting body 205. The light emitting body 205 is electrically connected to the main control device 101, and light emission control is performed by the main control device 101. Specifically, the lighting is controlled when the stop button 42 is in the acceptance period for the stop operation, and the light is controlled when the stop button 42 is effectively stopped. If the stop button 42 can be emitted / turned off, the arrangement of the light emitting body 205 is arbitrary, and for example, the stop button 42 can be an arrangement target.

The slot machine 10 shown in the present embodiment includes a regulating device 220 that regulates the displacement of the stop button 42 to the operating position, that is, regulates that the stop button 42 is operated and detected by the stop detection sensor 216a. It is one of the features that it is. Hereinafter, the configuration related to the regulation device 220 and the regulation device 220 will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41.

As shown in FIG. 40 (a), the regulation device 220 is located on the back side of the front door 12 (specifically, the front portion) and is juxtaposed with the accommodating recess 201. The regulating device 220 is provided with a movable body 221 that can appear and disappear in the housing recess 201 through a slit formed in the peripheral wall portion of the housing recess 201, and the front door 12 has a holder portion that holds the movable body 221 slidably. It is formed. Specifically, the holder portion has grooves that engage with both sides of the movable body 221 so that the movable body 221 slides in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the groove and intersects the longitudinal direction. It is regulated to move to.

The regulation device 220 has a motor 222 that is electrically connected to the effect control device 81 and outputs a driving force for the movable body 221 based on a drive signal from the effect control device 81. A pinion 223 is fixed to the output shaft of the motor 222, and a rack 224 that engages with the pinion 223 is formed on the movable body 221. By transmitting the driving force of the motor 222 to the movable body 221 via the pinion 223 and the rack 224, the movable body 221 slides and moves in the above-mentioned infestation direction.

More specifically, when the motor 222 is operated by the drive control of the effect control device 81, the movable body 221 projects to the accommodating recess 201 to regulate the movement of the stop button 42, and the projecting to the accommodating recess 201. Is avoided and the movable body 221 moves to an allowable position that does not restrict the movement.

As shown in FIG. 40B, when the movable body 221 is arranged at the allowable position, the movable body 221 is not positioned on the moving path of the stop button 42 accompanying the pressing operation, and the movable body 221 is moved to the operating position of the stop button 42. Movement is not hindered. On the other hand, in the state where the movable body 221 is arranged at the regulated position as shown in FIG. 41 (a), the movable body 221 is located on the movement path of the stop button 42 described above, and the ends of the movable body 221 and the stop button 42. The portion 215 comes into contact with the portion 215. As a result, even when the stop button 42 is pressed, the displacement of the stop button 42 is regulated by the movable body 221. This regulation is lifted by returning the movable body 221 to the allowable position.

It is up to the player to decide when to press the stop button 42. Therefore, in a configuration in which the operation is restricted by moving the movable body 221, there is a possibility that the movable body 221 may not reach the restricted position in time. This is not preferable because it causes the above-mentioned regulatory function to be ineffective. In the present embodiment, in consideration of such circumstances, the stop button 42 is moved to the restricted position of the movable body 221 on the front surface portion of the movable body 221 and the end portion 215 of the stop button 42 (main body portion 211). The inclined surface portions 215a and 221a that act to push the wheel toward the initial position are formed.

When the inclined surface portion 215a of the stop button 42 and the inclined surface portion 221a of the movable body 221 hit at a timing immediately before the movable body 221 reaches the regulated position, the movable body 221 tries to move toward the regulated position. By doing so, a drag force that prevents the movable body 221 from reaching the operating position is generated. When the player feels this drag and releases his / her hand from the stop button 42, the movable body 221 reaches the regulated position by pushing the stop button 42 back to the initial position. As a result, the stop button 42 returns to the initial position, and even if the stop button 42 is to be operated again, the displacement of the stop button 42 is regulated by the movable body 221. This makes it possible to suppress the occurrence of the above inconvenience.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the initial position detection sensor 216b is provided as a detection means for detecting whether or not the stop button 42 is waiting at the initial position. The initial position detection sensor 216b is installed side by side with the stop detection sensor 216a, and is at a position where the extension portion 213 of the stop button 42 arranged at the initial position cannot be detected, and the stop button 42 is in the operation position from the initial position. It is arranged at a position (see FIG. 41 (b)) where the extension portion 213 can be detected by moving to the side.

The initial position detection sensor 216b is electrically connected to the main control device 101, and detection information (detection signal) is output to the main control device 101 by detecting the stop button 42 (specifically, the extension portion 213). To. The main control device 101 grasps the position of the stop button 42 based on the detection information from the initial position detection sensor 216b. Specifically, it is grasped that the stop button 42 is arranged at the initial position when the detection signal is not received, and is arranged at a position different from the initial position when the detection signal is received. To grasp.

Further, as shown in FIG. 41A, the movable body 221 is provided with a pressure sensor 225 at a portion facing the end portion of the stop button 42 (main body portion 211) in a state of being arranged at the regulated position. .. The pressure sensor 225 is electrically connected to the effect control device 81, and when the stop button 42 is pressed toward the operating position in a situation where the movable body 221 is arranged at the regulated position, the pressure is increased. A change is detected, and information (detection signal) indicating the change is output to the effect control device 81. Based on this information, the effect control device 81 can grasp that the stop button 42 has been pressed during the operation restriction.

Next, the rotation start process (step S401) in the reel control process (FIG. 15) performed by the main control device 101 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 42.

First, in step S1301, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 sec) has elapsed from the time when the reel started rotating in the previous game, and the process waits until the wait time elapses. When the wait time has elapsed, in step S1302, it is determined whether or not all of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are arranged at the initial positions. As described above, whether or not the stop buttons 42 to 44 are arranged at the initial positions can be grasped by the initial position detection sensors 216b to 218b, respectively. In step S1302, when the detection signals from the initial position detection sensors 216b to 218b are not received (or when the signal indicating the non-detection state is received), all the stop buttons 42 to 44 are set to the initial positions. Judge that it is arranged.

In the following step S1303, the wait time for the next game is reset. After that, in step S1304, the number of bets on the medal is set. The set number of bets is output to the external centralized terminal plate 121 in the counter processing (step S109) of the timer interrupt processing.

In the following step S1305, the regulation command is set as an output target to the effect control device 81. This regulation command is a command for causing the effect control device 81 to grasp that the operation invalid period is started when the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is started. The regulation command set here is output to the effect control device 81 in step S110 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). The processing on the effect control device 81 side will be described in detail later.

In the following step S1306, rotation start information is set in the motor control storage area provided in the RWM 106. By performing this process, the stepping motor control process (step S106) of the timer interrupt process starts the acceleration process of the stepping motors 35 to 37, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating. Therefore, by setting the above wait time, even if the player bets a predetermined number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not start rotating immediately.

In the following step S1307, a process of inputting a numerical value corresponding to the operation invalid period (for example, "671" corresponding to about 1 sec) to the invalid counter MC provided in the RWM 106 is executed. The invalid counter MC is a counter that is decremented by 1 in the timer subtraction process (step S108) every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) is executed one time, and the MPU 102 specifies that the operation is invalid. It is a counter to do.

In step S1308, it is determined whether or not the operation invalidation period has elapsed by determining whether or not the invalidation counter MC is “0”. If the operation invalid period has not elapsed, the device waits until the invalid counter MC becomes “0”. Then, the invalid counter MC becomes "0", and when the operation invalid period elapses, an affirmative determination is made in step S1308, and the process proceeds to step S1309.

In step S1309, the release command is set as an output target to the effect control device 81. This release command is a command for causing the effect control device 81 to grasp that the operation invalid period has elapsed. The release command set here is output to the effect control device 81 in step S110 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). The processing on the effect control device 81 side will be described in detail later.

After the process of step S1309 is performed, the light emitters 205 to 207 are lit and displayed in step S1310, and then the main rotation start process is completed.

Next, the regulatory process executed by the MPU 82 of the effect control device 81 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 43. The regulatory response process is a process that is started by the MPU 82 every predetermined cycle (for example, 1.49 sec cycle).

First, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the regulation command has been received. As described above, the regulation command is a command whose output is set in step S1305 of the rotation start processing (FIG. 42) on the main control device 101 side. When the regulation command is received, the movable body 221 is moved to the regulation position by driving and controlling the motor 222 provided for the stop buttons 42 to 44 in step S1402. As a result, even if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are to be operated, they cannot be moved to the operation position side in a regulated state.

If the regulation command is not received in step S1401 or the process of step S1402 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1403. In step S1403, it is determined whether or not the release command has been received. As described above, the release command is a command whose output is set in step S1309 of the rotation start process (FIG. 42) on the main control device 101 side. When the release command is received, the process of setting the release flag in the RWM 84 is executed in step S1404. The release flag is a flag for grasping that the operation invalid period managed by the MPU 82 of the effect control device 81 on the main control device 101 side has elapsed.

If the release command is not received in step S1403, or after the process of step S1404 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1405. In step S1405, it is determined whether or not the above release flag is set. If it is set, in step S1406, it is determined whether or not the regulation counter provided in the RWM 84 is "0". The regulation counter is a counter for the MPU 82 to specify that the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is being regulated for a period of time. When the regulation counter is "0", the motor 222 is driven and controlled so as to move the movable body 221 to the release position in step S1406. As a result, the restricted state is released, and if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are to be operated, they can be moved to the operation position side. If the release flag is not set in step S1405 or the regulation counter is not "0" even if the release flag is set in step S1406, the movable body 221 is not moved to the release position and the regulation device 220 is not moved. Continue to regulate the operation of stop buttons 42 to 44 by.

That is, in the present embodiment, the regulation of the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 may be continued even when the operation invalid period has elapsed. The processing for continuing this regulation will be described below.

If a negative determination is made in either step S1405 or step S1406, or after the process of step S1407 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1408. In step S1408, it is determined whether or not the movable body 221 at any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is arranged at the regulated position. If any of them is located at the regulated position, the process proceeds to step S1409.

In step S1409, it is determined whether or not an external force is applied to any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 (button member 210) based on the information from the pressure sensors 225 provided on the stop buttons 42 to 44. .. When an external force is applied, the process proceeds to step S1410.

In step S1410, it is determined whether or not the extension number counter EC provided in the RWM 84 is “2”. The extension count counter EC is a counter for the MPU 82 to grasp the number of times an external force is applied to any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 in a situation where the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is restricted. .. The extension count counter EC is cleared to 0 at the start (or end) of each game.

If the extension counter EC is not "2", the process of adding 1 to the extension counter EC is executed in step S1411. Then, in step S1412, a process of inputting a numerical value (for example, "671" corresponding to about 1 sec) corresponding to the regulation period for continuing the regulation by the regulation device 220 to the regulation counter KC is executed. The regulation counter KC is decremented by 1 in a predetermined cycle (for example, 1.49 msec cycle).

In the following step S1413, it is determined whether or not the extension number counter EC is "2" based on the processing result of step S1411. When the extension count counter EC is not "2" (when it is "1"), the first special notification process is executed in step S1414, and when the extension counter EC is "2", the first special notification process is executed. After executing the second special notification process in step S1415, the regulation process ends. Further, when the movable body 221 is not arranged at the restricted position (when it is arranged at the release position) in step S1408, when no external force is applied to the stop buttons 42 to 44 in step S1409, or in step S1410. If the extension count counter EC is "2" in, the processing for this regulation is terminated as it is.

Therefore, in a situation where the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is restricted, when an external force is applied to the stop buttons 42 to 44, about 1 sec each time the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated once, up to two times. The regulation period for continuing the regulation of the operation is extended. As a result, it is possible to prevent the next reel from being stopped even though the reel stopped by the player is not stopped, and the transition roll or the fall re-game winning is stopped. It is possible.

The number of times the regulation period is extended is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more. Even in this case, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the above-mentioned erroneous operation.

In each of the special notification processes of step S1414 or step S1415 described above, the corresponding special notification is set by setting the special notification moving image data group 85b stored in the ROM 83 to the auxiliary display unit 65.

Specifically, when the first special notification is set in step S1414, as shown in FIG. 44 (a-1), the word "wait" is displayed and a sound effect is emitted from the speaker 64. Then, an effect of teaching that the stop buttons 42 to 44 have been operated during the operation invalid period is executed. In addition, as a background, a moving image of a so-called watering (or deer threatening), in which water is drawn into a bamboo tube and the bamboo tube inverted by the weight of the accumulated water hits a stone and makes a pleasant sound, is displayed. In the video production of the water addition, water gradually accumulates in the bamboo tube, and with the lapse of 1 sec corresponding to the extended operation invalid period, the bamboo tube tilts and spills as shown in FIG. 44 (a-2), causing the bamboo tube to spill. It is set to make a noise when it hits a stone, and the elapse of the extended operation invalid period is taught. Furthermore, by displaying an emotional landscape video called watering, the effect of calming the player's feelings of deviation can be expected.

Further, when the second special notification is set in step S1415, as shown in FIG. 44 (b-1), the word "wait and wait!" Is displayed and a sound effect is emitted from the speaker 64. In addition, it is taught that the operation invalid period has been extended. In addition, as a background, a video effect of sunrise on Mt. Fuji is displayed. In the video production of sunrise at Mt. Fuji, the sky gradually brightens, and the sun appears from the top of Mt. Fuji as shown in Fig. 44 (b-2) with the passage of 1 sec, which corresponds to the extended operation invalid period. Is set so that the elapse of the extended operation invalid period is taught. Furthermore, by displaying an emotional landscape video of sunrise on Mt. Fuji, the effect of calming the player's feelings can be expected. Further, since the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped at sunrise, the player can restart the game with a new feeling.

In the push order notification effect that notifies the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 (in the figure, it is notified that the middle reel 32M → the right reel 32R → the left reel 32L should be stopped), each special notification is sent. Even if it is set, it is displayed in a visible manner. Specifically, although it is displayed smaller than when each special notification is set, it is displayed in front of the background video effect in each special notification, and the player can stop buttons 42 to 44 even during the operation invalid period. It is possible to recognize the operation order of. Therefore, the game can be restarted immediately after the operation invalid period has elapsed. In this description, the push order notification effect when the fall replay is won is described as an example, but the same applies to the push order notification effect when the bell is won. Needless to say, the display contents and moving images in each special notification are not limited to this.

As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured to notify that the regulation period has been extended by the auxiliary display unit 65 and the speaker 64 along with the extension of the regulation period. As a result, the player recognizes that the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated even though the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is restricted, and the stop button is operated in this game and subsequent games. It can be expected that the operations 42 to 44 will be performed carefully. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a disadvantageous situation for the player.

Next, regarding the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the timing of FIG. 45 regarding the relationship between the operation invalid period managed on the main control device 101 side and the regulation by the regulation device 220 managed on the effect control device 81 side. The explanation will be based on the chart.

As shown in FIG. 45 (a), when the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R starts at the timing of t0, the operation invalid period starts, and the regulation of the operation by the regulation device 220 also starts. As a result, not only the corresponding reels cannot be stopped even if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated, but also the operation itself is regulated in the first place, so that the player can operate the stop buttons 42 to 44 and each reel 32L. Even if you do not operate while checking, 32M, 32R, you can grasp that the reel does not stop from the feel of the hand operating the stop buttons 42 to 44. That is, even if the player is paying attention only to the auxiliary display unit 65, or if the operation is performed while paying attention to other things, the player should understand that the operation is restricted. Is possible, and the occurrence of erroneous operations is suppressed.

When the operation invalid period and the period Ta corresponding to the regulation of the operation by the regulation device 220 elapse at the timing of t1, the operations of the stop buttons 42 to 44 become effective and the regulation of the operation by the regulation device 220 is also released. .. Then, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated at the timing of t2, the corresponding reel is stopped at the timing of t3 with slipping. The period during which the reel is rotating with sliding (the period from t2 to t3) after the operation of this stop button is also a period during which the operation is invalidated. As described above, from the viewpoint of the occurrence rate of erroneous operation, the regulation device 220 does not regulate the operation during the period of rotation accompanied by this slip. Further, if it is attempted to regulate this period as well, it becomes necessary to instantaneously move the movable body 221 to the regulated position, which may lead to complication of the configuration.

Note that all the operations of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are invalid before the timing of t0, and the operation of the stop button corresponding to the finally stopped reel is invalid after the timing of t3. These periods are not regulated by the regulator 220.

However, after the timing of t3 and before the timing of t0 in the next game, for example, the timing when the number of bets reaches the specified number (the timing when the affirmative determination is made in step S205 of FIG. 12) and all reels. May be configured to start the regulation by the regulating device 220 at the timing when is stopped (the timing when the affirmative determination is made in step S411 of FIG. 15).

As shown in FIG. 45 (b), during the period in which the regulation device 220 regulates the timing from t0 to t1, the stop buttons 42 to 44 are pressed at the timing of t4, and the stop buttons 42 to 44 are subjected to an external force. Is given, the regulation period Tb is added from this timing. As a result, the period in which the regulation device 220 is regulated continues even after the operation invalid period has elapsed. When the regulation period Tb elapses at the timing of t5, the regulation by the regulation device 220 is released and the stop buttons 42 to 44 can be operated.

As shown in FIG. 45 (c), during the period of regulation by the regulating device 220, the stop buttons 42 to 44 are further pressed at the timing of t6 to apply an external force to the stop buttons 42 to 44. Then, the regulation period Tc is added from the timing of t6. As a result, the period during which the regulation device 220 regulates is further extended. Then, when the regulation period Tc elapses at the timing of t7, the regulation by the regulation device 220 is released and the stop buttons 42 to 44 can be operated.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 45 (d), if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are pressed more than a predetermined number of times (twice) during the regulation period, the regulation period is not extended. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the regulation period is extended endlessly and the game cannot proceed.

Here, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is restricted over the period of Ta + Tb + Tc at the longest, and in the present embodiment, the longest period (3 sec) is less than the wait period (4.1 sec). Is set to. Further, the period obtained by adding the period (about 1 sec) required for the stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and the payout of medals to the longest period is set to be shorter than the above wait period. Therefore, even if the player quickly executes each operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the credit insertion buttons 56 to 58 and the start lever 41 in the next game, the maximum regulation period is added to the operation invalid period. It will be within the wait time of 4.1 sec. When the player wants to digest each game at high speed, it is assumed that each game is continuously digested with a so-called full weight so that a situation of waiting in step S1301 occurs in each game. In particular, erroneous operations of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are likely to occur in a situation where the player tries to digest each game at high speed because, for example, the closing time of the game hall is approaching. That is, if the regulation period by the regulation device 220 is added and the full-weight digestion cannot be executed, the configuration for suppressing the occurrence of erroneous operation may hinder the smooth digestion of the game. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, as described above, the occurrence of erroneous operations is suppressed and the smooth progress of the game is not hindered.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

At the start of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, during the operation invalid period of the stop buttons 42 to 44, not only the operation but also the regulation by the regulation device 220 is performed. More specifically, the movable body 221 of the regulating device 220 is arranged at the regulated position, and even if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are to be operated, the movable body 221 is struck and cannot be operated. In this way, by making the stop buttons 42 to 44 physically inoperable, if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are to be operated by hand or the like, the player is restricted from operating by the feel of the hand. That is, it can be grasped that the operation is invalid.

In particular, in this slot machine 10, when a bell is won, the stop button to be operated first is set so that whether the bell is won or a special bell is won, and when the fall replay is won, Depending on the operation order of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, it is set to be different whether it is a fall re-game prize or another re-game prize. These bell prizes, special bell prizes, fall re-game prizes and other re-game prizes are basically determined by the operation order, and even if you do not aim for the corresponding symbol, even the operation order If it matches, the corresponding prize will be established. The slot machine 10 is configured such that the operation order is notified by the auxiliary display unit 65. That is, the privilege that the player subsequently obtains differs depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and the auxiliary display unit 65 notifies the operation order. In such playability, when operating each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the player does not operate while checking the stop symbols of the stop buttons 42 to 44 and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. It is assumed that the operation is performed while confirming the notification by the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, even if the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated during the operation invalid period, it may not be noticed. Therefore, by physically restricting the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 by the regulation device 220 as described above, the player can use the stop button without checking the stop buttons 42 to 44 and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. It is possible to grasp that the operations of 42 to 44 are regulated, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of erroneous operations.

Further, the regulating device 220 regulates the operation by bringing the movable body 221 into contact with the stop buttons 42 to 44 from the operation position side of the stop buttons 42 to 44. By doing so, even if the regulation device 220 is regulated, the player can stop immediately when the regulation is lifted by attaching a hand or the like to the stop buttons 42 to 44. You can perform operations. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of erroneous operation while suppressing the deterioration of operability.

When the movable body 221 in the regulating device 220 is arranged at the restricted position, it is set to come into contact with the stop buttons 42 to 44 arranged at the initial position. By doing so, if the player tries to displace the stop buttons 42 to 44 toward the operation position side, he / she can immediately grasp that the regulation by the regulation device 220 is being performed.

In the above configuration, when the movable body 221 is moved from the release position to the regulated position, the movement direction is set to be the direction from the operation position of the stop buttons 42 to 44 to the initial position. As a result, it is not necessary to set a play for moving the movable body 221, and the movable body 221 can be suitably brought into contact with the stop buttons 42 to 44.

If the stop buttons 42 to 44 are not arranged at the initial positions, the start of rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is restricted, and the regulation by the regulating device 220 is not performed. Therefore, when the start lever 41 is operated, even though the stop buttons 42 to 44 are arranged on the operation position side, the movable body 221 tries to be displaced to the regulation position side, and the motor 222 is excessively moved. It is possible to avoid the inconvenience that a load may be applied and cause a failure of the regulating device 220.

Based on the fact that an external force was applied to the stop buttons 42 to 44 during the operation invalid period, the regulation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 was extended. As a result, even though the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is restricted, if the operation of the plurality of stop buttons 42 to 44 is performed in a hurry, the operation is performed during the operation invalid period (regulation). Before and after the elapse of the period (the period regulated by the device 220), it is possible to prevent erroneous operation.

In the configuration for extending the regulation of the stop buttons 42 to 44, an upper limit number of times for extension is provided. As a result, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are continuously pressed, it is possible to prevent the operation from being restricted indefinitely.

Even if the winning combination is the same as the winning combination, the game result will be different depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Specifically, when a bell is won, a bell prize may be established or a shift result may be stopped on the valid line depending on the operation order. When the bell prize is established, nine medals are paid out, while when the transition roll is stopped, the game state can be shifted. In addition, when the fall re-game prize is won, the fall re-game may be established or another re-game may be established depending on the operation order. When the fall re-game prize is established, the game state shifts, while when another re-game is established, the game state does not shift. By applying the configuration for suppressing the occurrence of erroneous operations to a game machine in which the game result may differ depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the game of the game machine can be made better. it can.

As a result of the above different games, one may have a favorable situation for the player and the other may have a disadvantageous situation for the player. Specifically, if a plurality of game states having different advantages for the player are set and the bell is won as the result of the different games, nine medals can be obtained when the bell prize is established. On the other hand, when the transition roll stops on the valid line, the gaming state shifts to the 1st RT state, which is a more disadvantageous gaming state than the currently staying gaming state (shifting when staying in the 1st RT state). No) configuration. In addition, if you win the fall re-game prize, you will get the privilege that if the fall re-game is established, you will be able to play the next game free of charge, but the game state is higher than the game state you are currently staying at. It shifts to the normal game state, which is a disadvantageous game state, and when other re-games are established, the next game has the privilege of being able to play the game free of charge, and the game state does not shift. By applying the configuration for suppressing the occurrence of the above erroneous operation to a game machine in which either an advantageous situation or a disadvantageous situation occurs depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the game of the game machine is applied. Can be made better.

The operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 by the regulating device 220 is regulated for the operation invalid period from the start of rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R to the elapse of a predetermined period. Specifically, after the operation invalid period has elapsed, the operation of the stop button is invalid even during the slide control based on the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44, but during the period during which the slide control is performed, the operation is invalid. The configuration is such that the regulation device 220 does not regulate. The period from the start of rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R to the elapse of a predetermined period is 1 sec, whereas the sliding period is as short as about 0.1 sec, and in the period during which the sliding control is performed. If the regulating device 220 is used for regulation, the movable body 221 may not move in time. Further, depending on the player, after pressing the stop buttons 42 to 44 to the operation position, after confirming the stop symbol, the finger or the like that pressed the stop buttons 42 to 44 may be released. That is, the stop buttons 42 to 44 may move to the initial position side after the end of the sliding control, and in such a case, trying to move the movable body 221 to the regulated position may cause a failure. Therefore, even if the operations of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are invalidated, the operation is not regulated uniformly, and the above-mentioned effect can be preferably achieved to suppress the erroneous operation.

The target of regulation by the regulation device 220 is all stop buttons 42 to 44 regardless of the operation order. As a result, the processing load can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the restrictions on the operations of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are managed separately.

The valid / invalid operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is managed by the main control device 101 that controls the progress of the game, and the regulation / cancellation of the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 by the regulation device 220 is managed by the effect control device 81 side. It was configured to be. As a result, the control regarding the playability that the privilege obtained by the player differs depending on the stop order can be concentrated on the effect control device 81 side, and the versatility of the main control device 101 can be enhanced. Further, by controlling the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 by the plurality of control devices in this way, it is possible to disperse the processing for the operation and suppress the increase in the local processing load.

<Second embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the regulation of the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is uniformly executed, but in the present embodiment, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is performed based on the privilege obtained by the player. Each will be regulated.

Hereinafter, a configuration different from that of the first embodiment will be described. It should be noted that other than the different configuration, it is the same as that of the first embodiment. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the rotation start process in the present embodiment, and shows the process executed in place of the process of FIG. 42.

In the rotation start processing in the present embodiment, the processing of steps S1501 to S1504 is executed in the same manner as the processing of steps S1301 to S1304. In step S1505, it is determined whether or not the notification flag is set, and in the following step S1506, it is determined whether or not the bell (only simultaneous winning with the special bell) or the fall replay is won.

If an affirmative determination is made in either step S1505 or step S1506, the process proceeds to step S1507, and the push order command is set as an output target to the effect control device 81. The push order command is not a special bell when the bell is won, but the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, which is a bell prize, and when the fall re-game is won, the promotion re-promotion is not performed. This is a command for causing the effect control device 81 to grasp the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, which is the game winning (second re-gaming winning to fifth re-gaming winning) or the sixth re-gaming winning. The push order command set here is output to the effect control device 81 in step S110 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). The processing on the effect control device 81 side will be described in detail later.

In the following step S1508, the regulation command is set as an output target to the effect control device 81 in the same manner as in the process of step S1305. Since the processing of steps S1509 to S1513 is the same as the processing of steps S1306 to S1310, the description thereof will be omitted.

That is, in the present embodiment, the regulation command is output only for the game in which the notification flag is set and the bell or the fall replay is won. When the output setting of the regulation command in step S1508 is performed, the output setting of the regulation command is stored in the register of the MPU, and in step S1512, the output setting of the regulation command is stored in the register. Only the release command is output and set.

Next, the regulation process on the effect control device 81 side will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 47. FIG. 47 shows a process executed in place of the process of FIG. 43.

First, in step S1601, it is determined whether or not the above push order command has been received. When the push order command is received, in step S1602, the first reel to the third reel corresponding to the operation order that maximizes the privilege that the player can obtain is set based on the push order command. .. That is, the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, which is a bell prize instead of a special bell when the bell is won, and a promotion regame prize instead of the fall regame when the fall regame is won. (2nd re-game winning to 5th re-game winning) or 1st reel to 3rd reel corresponding to each stop button 42 to 44 so as to be in the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 which is the 6th re-game winning. To set.

More specifically, for example, when the promotion re-game prize is obtained by operating the left stop button 42 → the middle stop button 43 → the right stop button 44 in this order, the first reel is the left reel 32L and the second reel. Is set as the middle reel 32M and the third reel is set as the right reel 32R. If the bell is won by first operating the left stop button 42, the first reel is set as the left reel 32L, and the other reels 32M and 32R are set as the second reel and the third reel. In the case of winning the bell, the second reel and the third reel may be set in reverse, and at least the reel to be stopped first (the first reel) may be set.

If the push order command is not received in this process in step S1601, or if the first reel to the third reel are set in step S1602, the process proceeds to step S1603. In step S1603, it is determined whether or not the regulation command is received. When the regulation command is received, in step S1604, the motor 222 so as to move the movable body 221 of the regulation device 220 corresponding to the second reel and the third reel set in step S1601 to the regulation position. Drive and control.

If the regulation command is not received in step S1603, or after the process of step S1604 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1605. In step S1605, it is determined whether or not the release command has been received. If the release command has been received, the process of setting the release flag is executed in step S1606.

In the following step S1607, a process of inputting a numerical value (for example, "1342" corresponding to 2 sec) corresponding to the period for continuing the regulation of the stop button corresponding to the third reel to the regulation counter KC after the operation invalid period elapses. To execute.

If the release command has not been received this time in step S1605, or after the process of step S1607 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1608. In step S1608, it is determined whether or not the release flag is set. If the release flag is not set, the processing for this regulation is terminated as it is. If the release flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1609.

In step S1609, it is determined whether or not an external force is applied to the stop button corresponding to the second reel or the third reel. If no external force is applied, the process proceeds to step S1610. In step S1610, it is determined whether or not the regulation counter KC is "671", and if it is "671", the movable body 221 of the stop button corresponding to the second reel is released from the regulated position in step S1611. The motor 222 is driven and controlled so as to move to the position. As a result, the regulation of the stop button corresponding to the second reel is released.

If the regulation counter is not "671" in step S1610, or after executing the process of step S1611, the process proceeds to step S1612. In step S1612, it is determined whether or not the regulation counter KC is “0”. If it is "0", in step S1613, the motor 222 is driven and controlled so as to move the movable body 221 of the stop button corresponding to the third reel from the regulated position to the released position. As a result, the regulation of the stop button corresponding to the third reel is released. If the regulation counter KC is not "0" in step S1612, the main regulation process is terminated as it is.

If the release flag is not set in step S1608, the regulation counter KC is not "0" in step S1612, or after the process of step S1613 is executed, the regulation process ends.

In this way, in a game in which the notification flag is set and the bell is won or the fall replay is won, the stop operation of the reels other than the first reel to be stopped first is regulated. .. Specifically, in the game, since the first reel is not regulated, the stop operation can be performed based on the elapse of the operation invalid period. Regarding the second reel, the regulation of the stop operation is released based on the fact that the regulation counter KC is subtracted from "1342" to "671", that is, another 1 sec has elapsed from the lapse of the operation invalid period, and the stop operation is performed. It becomes possible to do. Regarding the third reel, the regulation of the stop operation is released based on the fact that the regulation counter KC is subtracted from "1342" to "0", that is, another 2 seconds have elapsed from the lapse of the operation invalid period, and the stop operation is performed. It becomes possible to do. Therefore, the restriction on the stop operation for each reel is gradually lifted based on the stop order corresponding to the privilege obtained by the player. As a result, the occurrence of erroneous operation is suppressed.

In this case, even if the configuration is gradually released as described above, some players do not have to wait for the gradual release, and the stop order is different from the notified stop order. You may want to stop it. That is, for example, there is a case where the gaming state is intentionally shifted to the lower RT state for some reason, and the operation is gradually released even when the operation is performed in an order different from the notified stop order. It is terrible for the player to wait for it to be done. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a process that enables the stepwise release to be completed is set.

That is, in step S1609, when an external force is applied to a reel different from the first reel, that is, the stop button corresponding to the second reel or the third reel in the situation where the operation invalid period has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1614. In step S1614, a process of adding 1 to the abandonment counter HC provided in the RWM 84 is executed. The abandonment counter HC is a counter for the MPU 82 to specify the number of times an external force is applied to the stop button corresponding to a reel different from the first reel. Further, the abandonment counter HC is cleared to 0 at the end (or start) of each game.

In the following step S1615, it is determined whether or not the abandonment counter HC is “3”, which is a number larger than the number of the different reels, based on the processing result of step S1614. If it is not "3", the warning notification process is executed in step S1616, and then the present regulation process is terminated. In the warning notification process, as a warning notification, a reel stop operation different from the reel to be stopped first is about to be performed (an external force is applied), that is, the regulation device 220. The speaker 64 and the auxiliary display unit 65 are driven and controlled so as to notify the player that an erroneous operation could occur if the operation is not regulated by. For example, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), the auxiliary display unit 65 displays a girl's character with an angry expression and the line "Korakora!", And the speaker 64 gives a voice warning of the line. To carry out. As a result, the player can be made aware that the occurrence of erroneous operation has been prevented.

If the abandonment counter HC is "3" in step S1615, the abandonment notification process is executed in step S1617, and in the following step S1618, the regulation device 220 corresponding to the second reel and the third reel After driving and controlling the motor 222 so as to move the movable body 221 from the regulated position to the release position, the present regulation process is terminated. In the abandonment notification process in step S1617, as the abandonment notification, even though the warning notification is performed twice at a timing earlier than that, an attempt is made to operate in an order different from the operation order of further notification. The speaker 64 and the auxiliary display unit 65 are driven and controlled so as to notify that the control that respects the player's intention is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), the character of a girl with a disgusted expression and the line "Do it yourself!" Are displayed on the auxiliary display unit, and the voice notification of the line is transmitted from the speaker 64. carry out. As a result, the player can recognize that the stop operation can be performed in the order determined by his / her own will.

Next, a state in which the stop operation of each reel in the present embodiment is regulated will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 49.

First, at the timing of t0, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating, and the operation invalid period starts. In this case, unlike the first embodiment, the stop operation of all reels is not regulated, but the stop operation of the second and third reels is regulated. After that, when the operation invalid period Ta (1 sec) elapses at the timing of t1, the stop operation of the first reel can be executed.

Then, the regulation of the second reel is released at the timing of t2 when the regulation period Tb (1 sec) elapses from the timing of t1. As a result, the stop operation of the second reel can be executed. Subsequently, the regulation of the third reel is released at the timing of t3 when the regulation period Tc (1 sec) elapses from the timing of t2. As a result, the stop operation of the third reel can be executed.

When the operation invalid period Ta elapses at the timing of t4, the second reel or the third reel is likely to be stopped (pressed) at the timing of t5 and the timing of t6 during the regulation period Tb or Tc. ), A warning is issued. Further, when the second reel or the third reel is about to be stopped at the timing of t7, abandonment notification is given and the restriction on the stopping operation of the second reel and the third reel is lifted. In this case, the timing of t7 is earlier than the timing of t8 when the regulation period Tb was scheduled to elapse, and earlier than the timing of t9 when the regulation period Tc was scheduled to elapse. As a result, the player can execute the stop operation without waiting for the gradual release of the regulation.

In order for the stop operation to be released as described above, it is necessary to try to operate the different reels (3 times) than the number of reels (2) different from the reel to be operated first. It has a structure. Therefore, even if the player unintentionally tries to stop all the different reels, the restriction on the stop operation of the different reels is not released. This makes it possible to prevent the regulation from being unintentionally lifted.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The stop operation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be performed step by step. Specifically, with respect to the first reel, the stop operation can be performed after the operation invalid period elapses from the start of rotation. With respect to the second reel, the stop operation can be performed when the regulation period by the regulation device 220 elapses after the operation invalid period elapses. Then, with respect to the third reel, the stop operation can be performed when the regulation period for the second reel elapses and then the regulation period for the third reel elapses. By doing so, the stop operations of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be performed in the order in which they are notified.

If the regulation period for the second and third reels elapses while the configuration is such that the stop operations are performed in the order of the notified reels, the player can perform the stop operations for all the reels in the intended order. That is, in the slot machine 10 in which the player operates the start lever 41 to start the game and the player operates the stop buttons 42 to 44 to end the game, the player starts the game by his / her own operation. It is significant that the game is started and ended, and it is considered that the operation method of starting and ending these games should be able to be performed as the player likes. Therefore, it is possible to leave room for the stop operation in an order different from the order in which the player is notified, and to suppress erroneous operations to the extent that the real thrill of the game of the slot machine 10 is not eliminated.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to end the above-mentioned stepwise release. That is, after the operation invalid period has elapsed, by pressing the stop button corresponding to the second reel or the third reel a predetermined number of times, the operation is performed in the order intended by the player without waiting for the stepwise release. can do. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of suppressing erroneous operation to the extent that the real thrill of the game of the slot machine 10 is not eliminated.

In this case, the number of times the stop button corresponding to the second reel or the third reel is pressed is set as the number of times (three times) larger than the number of reels other than the first reel (two). As a result, even if the stop buttons corresponding to all reels other than the first reel are pressed after the operation invalid period has elapsed, the stepwise release is not completed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the stepwise release from being unintentionally completed and to secure the function of suppressing erroneous operation.

In the above configuration, the operation for releasing the regulation is defined as the pressing of the stop button corresponding to the second reel or the third reel. Therefore, the operation for release is associated with the operation of the stop button corresponding to the reel intended to be stopped first by the player instead of the notified first reel, and the operability at the time of release is improved. Can be done.

The operation of the first reel is not restricted during the operation invalid period. In the first embodiment, the operation is noticed when the operation is performed before the operation invalid period elapses, and even if it is detected, the second and third reels may be stopped after the operation invalid period elapses. The operation is regulated. From the viewpoint of suppressing erroneous operation due to the operation of multiple stop buttons before and after the operation invalid period elapses, at least the reel corresponding to the operation performed after the operation invalid period elapses must be stopped. Just do it. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the target to be regulated is minimized, and the control is simplified. However, from the viewpoint of enhancing the effect of suppressing the occurrence of erroneous operation, the first embodiment is superior.

<Third embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the regulation of the second and third reels is released based on the fact that the first reel is stopped without gradually releasing the regulation in the second embodiment. The control will be described below.

FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the regulatory processing in the present embodiment, and shows the processing to be performed instead of FIG. 47.

That is, in steps S1701 to S1706, the same processing as in steps S1601 to S1606 is executed. Then, in the present embodiment, after the process of step S1706 is executed, the process of inputting the numerical value corresponding to the regulation period into the regulation counter KC (the process of step S1607) is not executed.

If the release command is not received this time in step S1705, or after the process of step S1706 is executed, it is determined in step S1707 whether or not the release flag is set. If the release flag is not set, the processing for this regulation is terminated as it is. If the release flag is set, it is determined in step S1708 whether or not the first reel is stopped. When stopped, in step S1709, the motor 222 is driven and controlled so as to move the movable body 221 by the regulating device 220 corresponding to the second reel and the third reel from the regulated position to the released position. This makes it possible to stop the second reel and the third reel. After executing the process of step S1709, the process for regulation is terminated.

When the first reel is not stopped in step S1708, it is determined in step S1710 whether or not an external force is applied to the stop buttons corresponding to the second and third reels in the same manner as in the process of step S1609. If no external force is applied, the processing for this regulation is terminated as it is. When an external force is applied, the processes of steps S171 to S1715 are executed in the same manner as the processes of steps S1614 to S1618, and then the regulation process is terminated.

The timing chart of FIG. 51 shows how the stop button regulation is released in this embodiment.

When the rotation of each reel 32L, 3M, 32R starts at the timing of t0 and the operation invalid period starts, the regulation of the stop operation of the second reel and the third reel excluding the first reel is started. Then, when the operation invalid period elapses at the timing of t1, the stop operation of the first reel becomes effective, and the first reel can be stopped. When the first reel is stopped at the timing of t2, the regulation of the stop operation of the second and third reels is released, and the second and third reels can be stopped.

In this case, since the first reel has already stopped, if this game is a game corresponding to the winning of the bell, no matter which reel is stopped next, the special bell is won instead of the bell. Further, even in the game corresponding to the fall re-game winning, at least the operation invalid period has passed, so that an erroneous operation due to the operation before and after the operation invalid period, that is, the player performs the stop operation. Nevertheless, the event that the reels do not stop in that order does not occur.

In this way, it is possible to reduce the occurrence rate of erroneous operation by reliably stopping at least the first reel without going through the stepwise release.

Even in this case, an external force is applied to the stop buttons corresponding to the second and third reels at the timing of t3, which is the timing before the first reel is stopped, even after the operation invalid period has elapsed. By doing so, the reels can be stopped in an order different from the notified order. As a result, it is possible to suppress erroneous operation without eliminating the real thrill of the game of the slot machine 10.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, it is not necessary to individually release the restrictions on the second and third reels, and it is possible to suppress erroneous operations while reducing the processing load.

In particular, as in the present embodiment, by setting the stop of the first reel as a condition for stopping the second and third reels, the second and third reels are stopped before the first reel. It is possible to prevent such an event as being caused by a simple configuration. Even in this case, if you try to stop the 2nd and 3rd reels when the 1st reel is not stopped, the operation is restricted, so you can grasp it by touching with your finger or the like. be able to.

<Other embodiments>
The content is not limited to the description of each of the above-described embodiments, and may be implemented as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied independently to the configuration of each of the above embodiments, or may be applied to the configuration of each of the above embodiments in a predetermined combination.

(1) The configuration for restricting the movement of the stop buttons 42 to 44 as the "stop operation means" is not limited to the above. For example, instead of the configuration in which the motor 222 generates a resistance against the applied external force as in the above embodiment, the movable body 221 is simply arranged on the passage path of the button member 210 to cause a thrust. It may be configured so that it cannot be moved to the operation position side. Further, at least the stop buttons 42 to 44 may move to the operation position and the movement may be restricted on the initial position side rather than being detected by the stop detection sensors 216a to 218a. However, in order for the player to easily understand that the regulation is being performed by the regulation device 220, it is preferable that the button member 210 cannot be moved from the initial position in that situation. ..

Further, in the case of a configuration in which the stop buttons 42 to 44 are struck, the squeeze is generated in order to execute the coping process when an external force is applied to the stop buttons 42 to 44 during the regulation period. It is necessary to provide a means (for example, a touch sensor, etc.) for grasping that an external force is applied to the stop buttons 42 to 44 as a configuration to be made to be operated or as a configuration different from the configuration.

(2) The regulatory means for restricting the stop buttons 42 to 44 from being detected by the stop detection sensors 216a to 218a is not limited to the configuration for restricting the movement of the stop buttons 42 to 44. For example, the stop buttons 42 to 44 may be difficult to move and may be regulated so as not to be detected by the stop detection sensors 216a to 218a. Specifically, in the above configuration, the movable body 221 is always in contact with the end portion 215 of the button member 210, and the power (urging force) for moving the movable body 221 to the regulated position side is changed. .. In this case, the power to the regulated position side is increased during the regulation period for restricting the operation, and the power is decreased during the release period for releasing the regulation. In this way, the force required for the player to move the button member 210 to the operation position side changes, so that the player can grasp the operation by the touch of a hand or the like.

It is also possible to restrict the stop operation by making it difficult or impossible to access the stop buttons 42 to 44. Hereinafter, a modified example of the regulatory means to which the technical idea is applied will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 52. Since the regulating means has a common structure for each of the stop buttons 42X to 44X, FIG. 52 illustrates the stop button 42X.

In this modification, the holder 201X corresponding to the accommodating recess 201 is provided separately from the front door 12X. The holder 201X is integrated into one unit with the stop button 42X, and is held by the front door 12X in a state where it can be moved in the front-rear direction (operation direction). Specifically, it is accommodated in the accommodating portion 510X for the button unit 500X formed on the front door 12X. The accommodating portion 510X has a concave shape that is open to the front, and the movable body 221X is arranged so as to intervene between the back wall portion 511X and the button unit 500X. When the motor 222X is driven, the movable body 221X moves to a standby position sandwiched between the back wall portion 511X and the button unit 500X and a retracted position not sandwiched.

When the above regulation is performed, the motor 222X is driven to move the movable body 221X from the standby position to the retracted position (see FIG. 52 (a) → FIG. 52 (b)). The button unit 500X is urged to the back (operation direction) of the housing portion 510X by a spring 520X built in the housing portion 510X. When the movable body 221X moves to the retracted position, the button unit 500X moves to the back wall portion 511X side of the accommodating portion 510X by the urging force of the spring 520X. Then, the button unit 500X retracts to a position where it abuts on the back wall portion 511X, which makes it difficult to access the stop button 42X. That is, when trying to operate the stop button 42X, it is necessary to insert a finger through the opening 512X of the accommodating portion 510X to operate the stop button 42X. Therefore, the stop operation becomes more difficult than when the movable body 221X is arranged in the standby position (see FIG. 52A). In this way, the stop operation may be restricted by making it difficult to access the stop button 42X.

Further, instead of moving the stop buttons 42 to 44 away from the player to make access difficult, it is also possible to prevent access to the stop buttons 42 to 44 by a shielding means that blocks access to the stop buttons 42 to 44. It is possible. FIG. 53 (a) is an enlarged front view of the stop button 42Y, and FIGS. 53 (b) and 53 (c) are partial cross-sectional views taken along line AA of FIG. 53 (a).

In this modification, the portion of the front door 12Y where the stop button 42Y is arranged is recessed rearward, and a part of the stop button 42Y protrudes forward from the opening 601Y formed in the bottom portion 600Y. A slit 603Y is formed in the side wall portion 602Y of the concave portion, and the shutter member 611Y of the shutter device 610Y built in the front door 12Y so as to be side by side with the stop button 42Y can appear and disappear in the recess through the slit 603Y. It has become.

The shutter device 610Y has a motor 612Y as a power source for driving the shutter member 611Y. When the motor 612Y operates based on the drive signal from the effect control device 81, the shutter member 611Y shields the stop button 42Y from the front of the game machine (see FIG. 53 (b)) and the retracted position (see FIG. 53B). (See FIG. 53 (c)).

When the above-mentioned stop operation is regulated, the shutter member 611Y is moved from the retracted position to the shielded position, so that the stop button 42Y cannot be accessed. By preventing the stop button 42Y from being touched in this way, it is possible to have a configuration in which the stop operation is restricted.

(3) The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which the operation invalid period at the start of rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R varies. That is, when the so-called freeze effect is executed at the start of rotation and the operation invalid period fluctuates, the operation restriction period may be changed accordingly. In particular, some players empirically grasp the length of the normal operation invalid period, and when the operation invalid period changes as in the freeze effect described above, erroneous operation is likely to occur as a result. Therefore, in such a game machine, if the operation is regulated, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of erroneous operation even if the operation invalid period changes.

(4) When the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is regulated by the regulating device 220, the movable body 221 is configured to come into contact with the button member 210, but the movable body 221 is arranged on the displacement trajectory of the button member 210 at least at the regulated position. The button member 210 may not be moved to a position where detection by the stop detection sensors 216a to 218a is performed. However, in the situation where the movable body 221 is arranged at the regulated position, the amount of movement to move the button member 210 arranged at the initial position until it hits the movable body 221 increases the amount of movement of the button member 210 arranged at the initial position to the operating position. The smaller the amount of movement to be moved, the easier it is for the player to grasp that the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is restricted.

(5) Although the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated from the initial position to the operation position, a predetermined part may be tapped like a touch panel. In this case, as a configuration for restricting tapping of the predetermined portion, as shown in FIG. 52, the predetermined portion moves to make tapping difficult, or as shown in FIG. 53, the predetermined portion is shielded so as not to be touched. It is good to have a configuration that does.

(6) In the second and third embodiments, the game for notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is configured to regulate the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44, but the game for performing these processes. Is not limited to the above. For example, the above processing may be executed when a bell or a fall replay is won in a game after executing a predetermined number of games or a predetermined number of games by lottery from a predetermined start game, and each game is executed. It may be configured to be used.

In particular, even in a game in which the operation order is not notified, even if the left stop button 42 is intended to be operated first, the left reel 32L does not stop during the operation invalid period, and the middle stop is not noticed. If the button 43 or the right stop button 44 is operated, the corresponding middle reel 32M or right reel 32R will be stopped, the penalty flag will be set, and a disadvantageous situation will occur for the player.

Further, even if the player operates the stop buttons 42 to 44 at the timing intended to stop the specific combination (watermelon, cherry), the first stopped button is operated during the operation invalid period. If the stop button operated in 1 is after the operation invalid period has elapsed, the reel may not stop as intended, and a situation may occur in which the specific combination cannot be stopped. From the viewpoint of suppressing these erroneous operations, it is effective as a configuration that regulates in any game as in the first embodiment.

Further, the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 may be restricted only when the player is staying in a predetermined gaming state. For example, even when staying in the 5th RT state, the regulation may be performed in a game that notifies the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In particular, from the viewpoint of suppressing the occurrence of erroneous operations, the game is performed in order to digest the set number of notifications after once shifting to the 5th RT state, rather than in the case of shifting the gaming state to the 5th RT state. In this case, the player's concentration tends to be interrupted, but the stop buttons 42 to 44 are more likely to be erroneously operated. Therefore, by limiting the game subject to the above regulation to the 5th RT state, it is possible to reduce the processing load of other games and more accurately suppress the occurrence of erroneous operations.

(7) The operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is restricted during the operation invalid period from the start of rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R to the elapse of a predetermined period. The configuration may be such that the operation is regulated during the period when the operation is invalid, and is not limited to the above. That is, as shown in FIG. 39, the period from the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 until the corresponding reel finally stops with slipping (the period from the timing of t3 to the timing of t4) also corresponds to the other reels. The operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalid, and the operation of the other stop buttons 42 to 44 may be restricted even during the period. In this case, assuming that the stop order intended by the player is the first stop reel → the second stop reel → the third stop reel, for example, the second stop is performed while the stop control accompanied by sliding is performed on the first stop reel. The third stop reel, which occurs when the reel is stopped and the third stop reel is stopped after the first stop is finally stopped, stops before the second stop reel. , It is possible to suppress the erroneous operation.

Further, even after one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated in the forward direction and the corresponding reel is finally stopped, the operation of the other stop buttons 42 to 44 is invalidated until the stop button is restored. , The operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is generally invalid even when other operation units such as the start lever 41 are operated. However, the period during which the operations of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are invalid. Also, the operation of the other stop buttons 42 to 44 may be restricted.

(8) In the second and third embodiments, the restrictions on the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are released based on the external force applied to the stop buttons corresponding to the second and third reels. However, it may be another operation unit, for example, a credit insertion button 56 to 58, or an operation unit dedicated to it. From the viewpoint of "suppressing secondary erroneous operations when the operation restrictions are lifted", any operation unit other than the stop button corresponding to the first reel may be used.

(9) In each of the above embodiments, the player may be able to select whether or not the stop operation is restricted. For example, the configuration may be such that the player or the manager of the game hall can operate the operable operation unit to determine whether or not the stop operation is regulated.

(10) In each of the above embodiments, the game states are set to the normal game state and the 1st RT state to the 5th RT state, and each game state is changed by the transition roll, the promotion re-game, and the fall re-game. It goes without saying that the types and numbers of gaming states and their transition modes are not limited to the above and are arbitrary.

In particular, from the viewpoint of suppressing an erroneous operation of reel stop unintentionally by the player, a configuration in which a disadvantageous situation may occur for the player due to the erroneous operation, for example, a design arrangement of reels that misses the winning combination established by the stop timing. There may be one type of gaming state as long as there is a certain configuration or a configuration in which the penalty flag in each of the above embodiments is set according to the reel stop order.

(11) In each of the above embodiments, the auxiliary display unit 65 notifies the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 may be changed. Any configuration may be used as long as it is recognizable and suggested by the player. For example, the speaker 64 may output audio to notify the operation order, and the lamp of the stop button to be operated next may be lit and displayed in a different emission color from the other stop buttons to suggest the operation order. It may be configured to suggest the reel to be stopped next by turning on or off the backlight of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and another display device or accessory device is provided and the operation order is determined by the device. It may be configured to notify.

(12) In each of the above embodiments, the auxiliary display unit 65 is configured to perform each special notification, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the display windows 26L, while making each reel 32L, 32M, 32R visible. A display unit provided so as to cover the entire 26M and 26R may be configured to display a display corresponding to each special notification. It is assumed that the player concentrates on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R during the game, but even if he concentrates on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, it is special in the display unit that can be directly seen. It is considered that the effect of causing the player to recognize the content of the special notification is further improved by displaying the display corresponding to the notification.

(13) In each of the above embodiments, the operation invalid period is set on the main control device 101 side for the operations of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and the operation is regulated on the effect control device 81 side. May be performed by one of the control devices, or may be performed by the other control device.

(14) In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine having the BB state has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the slot machine may not have the BB state, and may be in the RB state or the SB state. It may be a slot machine having other gaming states such as.

(15) In each of the above embodiments, it is determined whether or not the start command is generated after three medals have been bet, but the start command is issued even after one bet or two bets. Needless to say, it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred.

(16) In each of the above embodiments, as the privilege to be given, in addition to the privilege of shifting the game state and the privilege of re-gaming, the privilege of paying out medals is provided, but the configuration is limited to such a configuration. Rather, the configuration may be such that some privilege is given to the player. For example, a prize other than the medal may be paid out instead of the privilege of paying out the medal. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages medals owned by a player by credit, an increase in credited medals corresponds to granting a privilege.

(17) In each of the above embodiments, a slot machine having three reels and three corresponding stop buttons in parallel and having four effective lines has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and for example, a reel. A slot machine having five stop buttons corresponding to the above and a slot machine having seven effective lines in parallel may be used. From the viewpoint of suppressing erroneous operation in the reel stop operation, at least two reels and corresponding stop buttons are required.

(18) In each of the above embodiments, a specific example of the slot machine 10 is shown, but it may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, among the slot machines, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having ball throwing and ball payout functions such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a game machine is used instead of a slot machine, only the ball can be treated as a game value in the game hall, which is a game value seen in the current game hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed. It is possible to solve problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the locations where game machines are installed.

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Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in each of the above embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

In addition, the invention described in each of the following features states, "As a game machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are formed on the outer peripheral portion of each reel. It is given, and a part of the symbol given to each reel can be visually recognized through the display unit. Then, when the player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, each reel starts to rotate. Then, after each reel starts rotating, each reel is stopped in sequence by operating the stop button. In addition, a lottery is performed inside the slot machine on the condition that a medal is inserted and the start lever is operated. A predetermined number of medals are paid out on condition that the result is a winning and the player stops the winning symbol on a preset valid line, or a predetermined game (special game) that is advantageous to the player. In this slot machine, even if the stop button is operated from the start of rotation of each reel until the rotation speed reaches a constant speed rotation, the operation is performed. Regarding the background technology that "generally, the stop control of the reel corresponding to the stopped button is not performed (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-180936)", "However, in such a configuration, for example, the stop button When a plurality of stop buttons are operated during the invalid period and the valid period, the reel operated during the invalid period does not stop, while the reel operated during the valid period stops. In this case, a so-called erroneous operation in which the stop operation of each reel cannot be performed in the stop order or stop timing intended by the player may occur. The above problems are not limited to the slot machines as illustrated above, and there are a plurality of types. This is a problem that also applies to other gaming machines that display a pattern in a circular manner and then terminate the circular display based on the operation of the stop operation means. ”Was made with the problem to be solved.

Features 1. A plurality of orbiting bodies (each reel 32L, 32M, 32R) that orbit in the circumferential direction and in which a plurality of types of patterns are arranged in the circumferential direction,
A display unit (display windows 26L, 26M, 26R) that makes it possible to visually recognize a part of each pattern for each orbiting body.
Starting operation means (start lever 41) operated to start the orbit of each orbiting body, and
Drive means (stepping motors 35 to 37) provided on each orbiting body to orbit each orbiting body, and
A start drive control means (a function of executing rotation start processing in the main control device 101) that starts and controls the drive means so as to start the rotation of each orbiting body based on the operation of the start operation means.
A plurality of stop operating means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the orbits of each orbiting body, and
An operation detection means (stop detection sensors 216a to 218a) provided in each of the stop operation means and detecting that each stop operation means has been operated, and
A stop drive control means that stops and controls the drive means so as to stop the orbit of the orbiting body corresponding to the detected stop operation means based on the detection of the operation of the stop operation means by each operation detection means. (Functions for executing the processes of steps S402 to S412 in the main control device 101) and
During the orbit of the orbiting body, the processing of the invalidating means (step S1301 and step S1303, step S1501 and step S1503 by the main control device 101) for invalidating the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the orbiting body is executed. Function to do) and
A regulatory means (regulation) that restricts the operation detection means from detecting the stop operation means whose operation is invalidated during a predetermined invalidation period during which the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated by the invalidation means. A gaming machine characterized in that it includes a device 220 and a function of executing regulatory processing by the effect control device 81).

According to the feature 1, the regulation means regulates that the stop operation means is operated and detected by the operation detection means during the orbiting of the orbiting body and during a predetermined invalid period. That is, during the predetermined invalid period, not only the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated, but also the stop operation means cannot be operated so as to be detected by the operation detection means in the first place. By restricting the operation itself of the stop operation means in this way, the player can naturally grasp the operation of the stop operation means from the feeling that it is regulated if he / she tries to operate it. That is, since the hand or the like that operates during the predetermined invalid period is directly notified, it is easy to reflexively stop the operating hand. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of erroneous operation.

Feature 2. The stop operation means is operated from the initial position toward the operation position.
The operation detecting means detects that the stop operating means has been operated to the operating position.
The regulatory means
When the stop operation means is displaced from the initial position to the operation position, the regulated position at which at least a part of the stop operation means has entered the path through which the predetermined portion of the stop operation means passes, and the position different from the path. The release position to be placed, the regulating member (movable body 221) that can be displaced to, and
A switching means (motor 222) that switches the position of the regulating member to the regulated position or the released position by displace the regulating member, and
A switching control means (a function of executing a regulatory process in the effect control device 81) that executes drive control of the switching means, and
With
The gaming machine according to feature 1, wherein the switching control means drives and controls the switching means so as to arrange the regulating member at the regulated position during the predetermined invalid period.

According to the above configuration, when the stop operation means is to be operated from the initial position to the operation position in the situation where the regulation member is arranged at the regulation position, a predetermined portion of the stop operation means hits the regulation member and further stop operation is performed. The operation of the means is regulated. That is, during a predetermined invalid period, even if an attempt is made to operate the stop operation means, the restricting member causes a thrust, so that the operation of the stop operation means to the operation position is restricted.

In particular, in this configuration, the operation is not regulated on the operation base side on which the stop operation means is operated, but on the operation destination side. Therefore, even if the player is restricted by the regulation means that the stop operation means is detected by the operation detection means, the player places a hand or the like on the operation base side of the stop operation means as a preliminary step when the stop operation means is operated. Can be made to. That is, even if the regulation is performed by the regulation means, the operation can be prepared, so that the operation can be immediately shifted to the stop operation after the predetermined invalid period elapses. As a result, the effect of suppressing erroneous operation shown in feature 1 can be obtained without deteriorating the operability of the stop operation means.

Feature 3. The regulation position is from the initial position at a predetermined portion (end 215) of the stop operation means to a position where the regulation member is touched with respect to a displacement amount in which the stop operation means is displaced from the initial position to the operation position. The gaming machine according to feature 2, wherein the displacement amount of is set to such an extent that the player operating the stop operating means regulated by the regulating means can grasp that the regulation is performed. ..

According to the above configuration, in a situation where the operation is regulated by the regulated means, when the player tries to displace by operating the regulated stop operation means, it is regulated from the displacement amount. Can be grasped.

The above-mentioned "to the extent that the regulation can be grasped" means that "a predetermined portion of the stop operation means is the initial position with respect to a displacement amount in which the stop operation means is displaced from the initial position to the operation position". The smaller the "displacement amount from the position to the position where the regulation member is touched", the better. More preferably, the "displacement amount from the initial position to the position where the predetermined portion of the stop operation means touches the regulation member" may be set to 0.

Feature 4. The start drive control means according to any one of features 1 to 3, characterized in that the start drive control means executes the start drive control of the drive means, provided that the regulation means is regulated. Game machine.

According to the above configuration, if the regulation means is not regulated at the time of operating the start operation means, the start drive control of the drive means is not executed and the orbiting of the orbiting body is not started. The game does not proceed unless the orbiting of the orbiting body is started, and subsequent erroneous operations cannot occur. Therefore, by adopting the above configuration, the occurrence of erroneous operation can be further suppressed.

Feature 5. In the situation where the regulation by the regulation means is performed, the processing of the specific means (step S1409, step S1609 or step S1710 in the effect control device 81) for specifying that the external force is applied to the stop operation means is executed. Function) and
When it is specified that the external force is applied by the specific means, the special control means (steps S141 to S1415, steps S1614 to S1618, and steps S171 to S1715 in the effect control device 81) for executing the special control. Function to execute processing) and
The gaming machine according to any one of features 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is provided with.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to specify by the specific means that the external force is applied to the stop operation means in the situation where the regulation is performed by the regulation means. That is, when the operation of the stop operation means is restricted during the predetermined invalid period, but an external force is applied to the stop operation means, the player performs the stop operation means. It is possible to identify as an attempt to operate and execute special control based on it.

The "special control" shown in this feature is, for example, "control to execute a special effect by a notification means provided in the game machine" or "stop operation to which the external force is applied, such as continuation of regulation of the stop operation means". "Control for suppressing the occurrence of erroneous operation due to the orbiter corresponding to the means not stopping" is included.

Feature 6. As the special control, the special control means executes the processing of the continuation means (steps S141-10 to S1415 in the effect control device 81) for continuing the regulation by the regulation means for a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined invalid period. The gaming machine according to feature 5, which is characterized by having a function of performing.

According to the above configuration, when an external force is applied to the stop operating means during the predetermined invalid period, the regulation by the regulating means is continued even after the lapse of the predetermined invalid period. As a result, even though the player operates the stop operation means before the elapse of the predetermined invalid period and grasps that it is before the elapse, he / she cannot stop the movement of his / her hand and continues as it is. When the stop operation means is operated after the elapse of a predetermined invalid period, it is possible to prevent the orbiting body from being stopped by the operation of the stop operation means.

Feature 7. The continuation means is characterized in that, among the plurality of stop operation means, regulation by the regulation means for a stop operation means different from the stop operation means specified by the specific means is continued. The gaming machine according to 6.

According to the above configuration, when an external force is applied to the stop operating means during the predetermined invalid period, the regulation by the regulating means is continued even after the lapse of the predetermined invalid period. As a result, even though the player operates the stop operation means before the elapse of the predetermined invalid period and grasps that it is before the elapse, he / she cannot stop the movement of his / her hand and continues as it is. When another stop operation means is operated after the elapse of a predetermined invalid period, it is possible to prevent the orbiting body from being stopped by the operation of the stop operation means.

Features 8. The special control means releases the regulation by the regulation means based on the identification by the specific means of the stop operation means regulated by the regulation means after the elapse of the predetermined invalid period. The gaming machine according to feature 6 or feature 7, wherein the release means (a function of executing the processes of steps S1614 to S1618 and steps S171 to S1715 in the effect control device 81) is provided.

According to the above configuration, if an attempt is made to operate the stop operation means during regulation by the regulation means, the regulation is released. In this way, the real pleasure of the game machine is that the stop operation means is operated by the player's favorite operation method by restricting the operation of the stop operation means so as to suppress the occurrence of erroneous operation and leaving room for releasing the operation. It is possible to suppress erroneous operation to the extent that it does not eliminate. Even in this case, since the release means is configured to release the regulation by the regulating means when an external force is applied to the stop operation means after the elapse of the predetermined invalid period, the stop operation is performed before the elapse of the predetermined invalid period. It is possible to suppress erroneous operations that occur with the intention of operating the means.

Features 9. The release means is characterized in that the release is executed based on the identification by the specific means over a predetermined number of times (three times), which is a plurality of predetermined times. The game machine described in.

According to the above configuration, by making the configuration to release based on the fact that the identification by the specific means is performed a plurality of times, it is not released when an external force is mistakenly applied to the stop operation means. The erroneous operation suppression function can be enhanced.

Features 10. The gaming machine according to feature 9, wherein the predetermined number of times is equal to or greater than the number of the plurality of stop operation means.

According to the above configuration, even if one of the plurality of stop operation means is operated before the invalid period elapses and all the other stop operation means are operated after the invalid period elapses. It will not be released. Thereby, the effect of the feature 8 can be further enhanced.

Features 11. Operation order notification means for notifying the player of the order of the stop operations of the plurality of stop operation means (a function of causing the auxiliary display unit 65 to execute the push order notification effect based on the reception of the notification command in the effect control device 81). The gaming machine according to any one of features 1 to 10, characterized in that

In the configuration for notifying the order of the stop operations as shown in the feature 11, an error may occur in the stop operation due to the existence of the invalid period shown in the feature 1. For example, even if the stop operations are continuously performed in the notified order, if the previous stop operation is performed during the invalid period, the game machine recognizes the next stop operation as the first stop operation. In this case, the orbiting body different from the orbiting body that should be stopped first is stopped and the operation is performed in the operation order different from the notified operation order, and an operation error occurs. As described above, if the technical idea shown in the feature 1 is applied to the configuration for notifying the order of the stop operations, the above operation error can be suppressed.

Features 12. A lottery means (a function of executing the lottery process in the main control device 101) for drawing a winning combination based on the operation of the starting operation means, and
A privilege to give a privilege to the player as a prize is established based on the fact that the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the combination forms a predetermined combination at an effective position visible from the display unit and stops. Granting means (function of executing the process of step S211 in the main control device 101) and
With
When the lottery result of the combination is a specific result (bell or fall replay) and the stop operation means are operated in the first specific order, the stop drive control means has a first specific pattern at the effective position. While the stop drive control of each orbiting body is executed in order to stop (bell winning or sixth re-game winning), the lottery result of the winning combination is the specific result and the second specific for each stop operating means. When the operations are performed in order, the special stop drive control means (main control) that executes the stop drive control of each orbiting body in order to stop the second specific pattern (transition roll or fall replay winning) at the effective position. A function of executing the process of step S412 in the apparatus 101) is provided.
The privilege granting means is a first special privilege that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the first specific pattern is stopped at the effective position (the right to pay out nine medals or to play the next game free of charge). The second special privilege (the game state is changed to the first RT state or the normal gaming state), which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first special privilege based on the fact that the second specific pattern is stopped at the effective position. It is equipped with a special privilege granting means (a function of executing RT state processing in the main control device 101) for granting).
The gaming machine according to feature 11, wherein the operation order notification means has means for notifying the first specific order when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result.

According to the above configuration, in the case of a specific result, different benefits are given depending on the operation of the stop operation means. Specifically, the first special privilege is given when the operations are performed in the first specific order, while the second special privilege is given when the operations are performed in the second specific order. Since the second special privilege is more disadvantageous to the player than the first special privilege, it is advantageous for the player to perform the operations in the first specific order when the specific result is obtained. Then, when the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific result, the first specific order is notified by the operation order notification means. As a result, when the player operates each stop operation means in the first specific order based on the notification, the operation can be performed more reliably in the first specific order because the erroneous operation is suppressed by the regulation means. It becomes.

Feature 13. Based on the stop of the first specific pattern at the effective position, the special gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to a special gaming state (each RT state) advantageous to the player or maintaining the special gaming state ( The function of executing the processes of steps S507 to S514 in the main control device 101) and
A special game state end means (a function of executing the processes of steps S501 to S506 in the main control device 101) for terminating the special game state based on the second specific pattern being stopped at the effective position is provided. The gaming machine according to feature 12, characterized in that it is present.

According to the above configuration, if the operation is performed in the first specific order in which the first specific pattern is stopped, the player shifts to the special gaming state, while the operation is performed in the second specific order in which the second specific pattern is stopped. The special game state ends. Therefore, in the case of a specific result, the subsequent gaming state differs depending on whether the operation is performed in the first specific order or the second specific order, and more careful operation of the stop operation means is required. Since the occurrence of erroneous operation is suppressed, the game can be suitably advanced.

Features 14. 4. The regulation means according to any one of features 11 to 13, wherein the regulation means regulates a plurality of stop operation means other than the operation target notified by the operation order notification means. Game machine.

In the configuration in which the order of stop operations is notified as shown in feature 11 and the like, the orbiter does not stop because the previous stop operation is invalidated even if the stop operations are intended to be performed in the notified order. By operating the later stop operation target as it is, the orbiting body corresponding to the stop operation can be stopped. If such an event occurs, the gaming machine recognizes that the stop operation has been performed in a stop order different from the notified operation order. Therefore, if the above-mentioned regulation function is exerted for something other than the operation target, if the player makes a mistake in the previous stop operation and performs the subsequent stop operation, the subsequent stop operation is restricted. This makes it possible to redo the previous stop operation. As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress the operation error of the player.

In particular, during the first stop operation, the above-mentioned operation error is likely to occur due to the existence of the above-mentioned invalid period. Therefore, for example, if the above-described regulation function is exerted on the operation target after the second stop operation, the effect of avoiding the operation error can be suitably exerted.

10 ... Slot machine, 12 ... Front door, 42 ... Left stop button, 216a ... Stop detection sensor, 216a ... Initial position detection sensor, 43 ... Middle stop button, 217a ... Stop detection sensor, 217a ... Initial position detection sensor, 44 ... Right stop button, 218a ... Stop detection sensor, 218a ... Initial position detection sensor, 64 ... Speaker, 65 ... Auxiliary display, 81 ... Production control device, 82 ... MPU, 101 ... Main control device, 102 ... MPU, 220 ... Regulation Device, 221 ... movable body, 222 ... motor.

Claims (2)

Multiple orbiting bodies that orbit in the circumferential direction and have multiple types of patterns arranged in the circumferential direction,
A display unit that makes it possible to visually recognize some of the patterns of each of the plurality of orbitals.
A starting operation means operated to start the orbiting of the plurality of orbiting bodies, and
A driving means for orbiting each of the plurality of orbiting bodies, and
A start drive control means that starts and controls the drive means so as to start the orbits of the plurality of orbiters based on the operation of the start operation means.
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the orbits of the plurality of orbiters, and
A first specific means capable of identifying that the plurality of stop operation means have been operated, and
Stop drive control that stops and controls the drive means so as to stop the orbit of the orbiting body corresponding to the specified stop operation means based on the operation of the stop operation means being specified by the first specific means. Means and
A setting means for setting an invalid period during which the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the orbiting body is invalidated during the orbiting of the orbiting body, and
It is restricted that the operation of the stop operation means, which is set by the setting means and the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated, is specified by the first specific means during a predetermined invalid period. Restriction measures to be taken
A second specific means capable of identifying that an external force has been applied to the stop operation means in a situation where the restriction is performed by the limiting means, and
When it is specified that the external force is applied by the second specific means, the special control means for executing the special control and the special control means.
A means capable of executing a predetermined notification regarding an operation mode of the stop operation means before the elapse of the invalid period set by the setting means, and
A game machine characterized by being equipped with. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising means for performing a grant lottery for granting a privilege to a player based on the operation of the starting operation means.

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