JPH06114144A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To cope with different business policies relating to a game-close in a game hall by providing a game-closing means which can set a game-close state by generating a game-close display and a game-close sound, in the case a big bonus game is finished, and selecting whether the game-closing means is allowed to function or not by a game-close selecting means. CONSTITUTION:In the case a reset switch 4 is operated to ON at the time when a power source is turned on, the machine is set to a state that game-over is not present and in the case the switch is operated to OFF, it is set to a state that game-over is present. In such a state, in the case the slot machine becomes a state determined in advance, whether game-over is present or not is decided, and in the case game-over is not present, the machine returns to a game start, and a game-start processing is started. On the other hand, in the case it is decided that game-over is present, a code OFF is displayed on a discharge number indicator 27, and also, a game-over sound is generated from a loudspeaker 28, and the slot machine is set to game-over (game-close state).

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly, it has a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and a display result when the variable display device is variably stopped is predetermined. Further, the present invention relates to a slot machine that can be given a predetermined game value when it becomes the specific identification information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In this type of slot machine, a conventionally known state such as, for example, when the slot machine is in a big bonus game state and the big bonus game is finished is given. In the case of, the slot machine emits a stopping sound or displays a stopping display, so that the player is in a stopped state in which the game cannot be performed any more.

[0003]

On the other hand, in the amusement hall, when the slot machine is in the predetermined state, the slot machine is stopped and the gaming value of the prize coins and the like that the player has acquired up to that point. Not only where a so-called one-time exchange method of temporarily exchanging the prize is adopted, but even if the slot machine is in the predetermined state, the player is allowed to continue the game without forcing the prize exchange. There are also amusement centers that use the so-called non-quantitative method. In a game hall that employs a non-quantitative method as such a business policy, it is not necessary to stop the slot machine even if the slot machine is in the predetermined state, When the slot machine is in a stopped state, there is a disadvantage that a staff member in the game hall or the like has to perform a complicated work of canceling the stopped state.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is versatility capable of coping with various different business policies regarding stoppage such as so-called one-time exchange or non-quantitative method in a game arcade. It is to provide a high slot machine.

[0005]

The present invention according to claim 1 has a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and a display result when the variable display device is variably stopped is predetermined. It is a slot machine that can be given a predetermined game value when it becomes the specified identification information, and it is possible to put the slot machine into a stopped state when the slot machine enters a predetermined state A slot machine, comprising: a stop means and a stop selection means for selecting whether or not to function the stop means.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and the display result when the variable display device is variably stopped is predetermined identification information. A slot machine that can be given a predetermined game value when, and a stopping means that can put the slot machine into a stopped state when the slot machine is in a predetermined state, An automatic stop releasing means for automatically releasing the stop when a predetermined stop releasing condition is satisfied, a manual stop releasing means for releasing the stop manually, and a stop releasing by the automatic stop releasing means. It is characterized by including a stop release mode selecting means for selecting either one of the stop release by the manual stop releasing means.

[0007]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the stopping means is selected by the stopping selecting means to function, when the slot machine is in a predetermined state, the slot machine is hit. It will be in a stopped state. On the other hand, if the stopping means is selected so that the stopping means does not function, the slot machine does not enter the stopped state even if the slot machine enters a predetermined state.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the function of the stopping means causes the slot machine to be in the stopped state when the slot machine is in a predetermined state.
Then, when the cancellation of the cancellation by the automatic cancellation cancellation means is selected by the cancellation cancellation mode selection means, the cancellation of the cancellation is automatically performed when a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied. On the other hand, if the stopping cancellation mode selecting means selects the stopping cancellation by the manual stopping canceling means, the stopping cancellation is performed by the manual operation.

[0009]

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

FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing an example of a slot machine according to the present invention. Slot machine 1 slot machine 1
A front frame 1B, which is an example of a cover member, is provided at A so as to be openable and closable, and a display window 71 is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper portion of the front frame. The display window 71 is provided with variable display portions 5L, 5C, 5R for allowing the player to visually recognize the identification information such as the symbols variably displayed by the variable display device 70 (see FIG. 2). The left variable display section 5L, the middle variable display section 5C, and the right variable display section 5R are
Each of them has a size capable of variably displaying the identification information in upper and lower three stages. The front frame 1B is normally locked in an open state, and an attendant at the game arcade inserts a predetermined key into the door opening / closing keyhole 3a to operate it to unlock the front frame 1B. . The open / closed state of the front frame 1B is detected by the door switch 44.

When the player plays a game, the player inserts a coin, which is an example of a value object, from the coin insertion slot 18 when the insertion instruction lamp 19 is lit or blinking. The insertion instruction lamp 19 is turned off when three coins are inserted (when one coin is inserted in a bonus game described later). If the player inserts a coin and presses the start lever 12, the variable display device 7
0 is variably started and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed by the variable display portions 5L to 5R. Next, when the player presses the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, the variable display of the corresponding variable display portions 5L, 5C, 5R is stopped. In addition, if the player does not press any of the stop buttons 9L to 9R, the variable display device 70 is automatically stopped and controlled when a predetermined time elapses. One game is ended by one variable stop in which the variable display device 70 is variablely started and then stopped, and a predetermined game value can be provided if the display result at the time of variable stop becomes specific identification information as described later. Becomes

In the case of a normal game (coin game) other than the credit game described later, if the player inserts one coin from the coin slot 18 and presses the start lever 12, the variable display section 5L to The effective line (hit line) in the horizontal row in the middle of 5R is effective. When the identification information displayed when the variable display device 70 is stopped is a combination of predetermined specific identification information on the activated line in the horizontal row in the middle row, a big bonus game or a bonus game to be described later is performed. A predetermined game value can be given such as starting or paying out a predetermined number of coins. On the other hand, if the player pushes the start lever 12 with two coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 18, the three horizontal lines of the variable display portions 5L to 5R become effective and the variable display device 70 is stopped. When the display result at this time shows that a combination of specific identification information is established on any one of the effective lines in the three horizontal rows, a predetermined game value can be given. further,
If the player presses the start lever 12 with three coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 18, there will be a total of five effective lines of three horizontal rows and two diagonal diagonal lines in the variable display portions 5L to 5R. Becomes effective, and if a combination of specific identification information is established on any of the five effective lines, a predetermined game value can be given. That is, if the player inserts one coin and presses the start lever 12, a so-called one bet game is realized, one activated line is activated, and two coins are inserted to start the start lever 12. If you press it, it becomes a so-called 2-bet game, 3 effective lines become effective, and if you insert 3 coins and press the start button 12, it becomes a so-called 3-bet game and 5 effective lines. Everything is valid.

The slot machine 1 in this embodiment is constructed so that a so-called credit game can be played. A credit game is one in which a large number of coins are inserted in advance and accumulated as a valuable value, or coins awarded as prizes are accumulated as a valuable value, and the coins are accumulated in advance without inserting each coin. It is a game that uses value to play a game. The player can switch from the normal game to the credit game by pressing the game switching button 16 once, and can switch from the credit game to the normal game by pressing the game switching button 16 again. .. 5 credits for credit games
The value of 0 cards can be stored in advance, and by pressing the credit operation button 14 once, the game of 1 bet described above is performed, and the credit operation button 14 is set to 2
Pressing twice will result in the above-mentioned two-bet game, and pressing the credit operation button three times will result in the above-mentioned three-bet game. It should be noted that a credit operation button is provided corresponding to each bet number, a 1 bet credit operation button is pressed, and a 2 bet credit operation button is pressed, whereby a 2 bet game is played. It may be configured such that a game of 3 bets can be played by pressing a credit operation button for 3 bets. By the start lever 12 and the coin insertion slot 18 or the credit operation button 12, a mode in which the predetermined game value is given in a number corresponding to the value of the valuable value owned by the player to bet on the game result of the one game A bet number input means for inputting the bet number to be determined is configured.

In the figure, reference numerals 21 to 23 are active line display lamps, and only the active line display lamps corresponding to the active lines which are effective according to the number of bets described above are lit or blinking,
It is configured so that the player can recognize which activated line is activated. Reference numerals 11L, 11C and 11R denote a left operation effective lamp, a middle operation effective lamp and a right operation effective lamp, respectively, which indicate that the corresponding press operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C and 9R has been effectively accepted. Alternatively, it is for blinking display.
Reference numeral 25 in the figure denotes a game number display, which is configured to display a value of a big bonus game counter or a bonus game counter, which will be described later, and to switch and display the number of big bonus games and bonus games currently being executed. There is. Reference numeral 26 is a credit display, which is for displaying the number of coins as a valuable value stored in the credit game. A payout amount indicator 27 is for displaying the number of coins to be awarded when a winning is achieved. In the case of a normal game that is not a credit game, a predetermined number of coins (for example, 15 coins) are coin payout opening 29 when a winning is achieved.
From the above, the number of coins to be paid out to the coin storage plate 30 and stored in a range not exceeding the storage upper limit (50) in the case of a credit game is stored. If the upper limit of storage (50 coins) is exceeded, coins exceeding the limit are paid out in the coin storage tray 30.

A front panel 2 is provided below the display window 71 on the front side of the slot machine 1. Also,
If the big bonus game to be described later is over and the game is over, and if the game is in a mode with a game over to be described later, the re-game cannot continue until the reset operation is performed. ,
The reset operation is performed by inserting a predetermined key into the reset keyhole 3b and operating it counterclockwise. The operation of the reset keyhole 3b in the clockwise direction is detected by the reset switch 4, and the slot machine 1 is reset based on the detection output, and the game can be played again. Further, reference numeral 28 in the drawing denotes a speaker, which produces a sound effect at the time of winning a prize, a big bonus game, a bonus game, and an alarm sound at the time of abnormality. In addition, the display window 7 on the front side of the slot machine 1
A plurality of game effect lamps 24 are provided above 1, and they are lit or blinked when a big bonus game or a bonus game occurs. Further, reference numeral 20 in the drawing denotes a game over lamp, which is lit or blinks when the slot machine is stopped (game over). As described above, a game in one game of the slot machine 1 depends on how many coins are inserted from the coin insertion slot 18 before the start lever 12 is pressed or how many times the credit operation button 14 is pressed in the credit game. The number of bets on the outcome is determined. Reference numeral 64 in the drawing denotes a re-game display lamp, which is lit and displayed when a re-game becomes possible as described later.

FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing a partial internal structure of the slot machine. The variable display device 70 has a plurality of (three in the drawing) reels 6L, 6C, 6R, and reel drive motors 7L, 7C, 7R each of which is a stepping motor is provided on each reel 6L, 6C, 6R. The reel drive motors 7L to 7R are configured to rotate and stop the reels 6L to 6R. The outer circumference of each reel 6L to 6R is shown in FIG.
Identification information composed of a plurality of types of patterns as shown in FIG. The identification information drawn on the outer circumference of the reel is variably displayed on the variable display portions 5L to 5R. In the figure, 8L, 8C, and 8R are reel position detection sensors for detecting the reference position of each reel, and the reference position is determined by the reel position detection sensors 8L to 8R each time each reel 6L to 6R makes one rotation. It is detected and a detection output is derived. When the player presses the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, the operation is detected by the stop switches 10L, 10C, 10R. When the player presses the game switching button 16, the operation is detected by the game switching switch 17. When the player presses the start lever 12, the operation is detected by the start switch 13. When the player presses the credit operation button 14, the operation is detected by the credit switch 15. If a probability setting key operation is performed using a specific key possessed by the manager of the game arcade, the key switch 43 detects it, and in that state, the door switch 44 (for example, a micro switch is configured. ) Is activated, and the game room manager or the like can change and set the winning probability by operating the activated door switch 44. In the figure, 24 is a game effect lamp, 25 is a game number display, 26 is a credit display, 27 is a payout number display, and 21 to 23 are active line display lamps. The payout amount display 27 also displays an error code that identifies the cause of the error when the error occurs, as described below.

The coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 18 is guided to the coin selector 32 through the coin path 31. The coin selector 32 discriminates whether the inserted coin is a valid coin or an improper coin such as a fake coin. , The incorrect coin is returned from the coin payout outlet 29 (see FIG. 1) through the return path 34. On the other hand, when the inserted coin is a proper coin, the proper coin is guided to the coin take-in path 35 side to take the coin into the coin storage tank 37 and store it.
The coin taking-in path 35 is provided with an inserted coin sensor 36 which is an example of a bet number input detecting means, and coins passing through the coin taking-in path 35 are detected by the inserted coin sensor 36. On the other hand, when more than three coins are inserted in the normal game which is not the credit game, or when the number of credits reaches 50 in the credit game, the passage switching solenoid 33 is excited to switch the passages. The fourth and subsequent inserted coins are returned through the return path 34.

The surplus coin, which has become full of coin hopper 37 and cannot store any more coins, is stored in the surplus coin storage tank 41 through the surplus coin guiding path 40. The surplus coin storage tank 41 is provided with a full tank sensor 42. When the surplus coin storage tank 41 becomes full, it is detected by the full tank sensor 42 and becomes full based on the detection output. Error processing is performed to notify the effect. The staff member of the amusement arcade stores the surplus coin storage tank 41 of the slot machine 1 which is full based on the notification that the tank is full.
Collect the coins inside.

A coin payout motor 38 is provided below the coin hopper 37. When the coin payout motor 38 rotates, the coins in the coin hopper 37 are transferred from the coin payout outlet 29 to the single coin storage tray. Thirty
Is discharged inside. The ejected coins are detected by the payout coin sensor 39, and a predetermined number (for example, 15 coins)
Coin payout motor 38 when the payout coin of
Is controlled to stop. In the case of a credit game, when the number of coins stored as the credit score exceeds the maximum number of coins stored (for example, 50 coins), coins exceeding the coin are paid out into the coin storage tray 30 by the coin payout motor 38. To be done. Reference numeral 45 in the figure denotes a control unit for controlling the slot machine, which includes a microcomputer and the like. Incidentally, reference numeral 65 in the figure denotes a power switch, which enables the power of the slot machine 1 to be turned on and off. The power switch 65 and the key switch 43 are
It is configured to be operable from the front side by opening the front frame 1B.

FIG. 3 is a development view showing symbols (symbol marks) as identification information drawn on the outer circumferences of the left, middle and right reels. The numbers shown on the left side of FIG. 3 are symbol numbers, and 21 symbols (symbol marks) of 0 to 20 are attached to the outer circumference of each reel. FIG. 3A shows the left reel 6
It is what shows the symbol drawn on the outer periphery of L (refer to FIG. 2), (b) is the figure which showed the symbol drawn on the outer periphery of the middle reel 6C, (c) is the outer periphery of the right reel 6R It is the figure which showed the design drawn in FIG. When the display result when the variable display device 70 is stopped is "AAA" on the effective line (winning line) corresponding to the bet number, the big bonus game is started and 15 coins are paid out. On the other hand, if "BBB" is reached on the activated line, the bonus game is started and 15 coins are paid out. Further, if "CCC" or "DDD" is displayed on the activated line, a combination of the symbols of the small winning combination is established, and 15 coins are paid out. If "EEE" is displayed on the activated line, a small winning combination is established and eight coins are paid out. If both the left symbol and the middle symbol are “F” on the activated line, a small winning combination is established and 6 coins are paid out. If only the left symbol is "F" on the activated line, a small winning combination is established and three coins are paid out.

Furthermore, if there are three "G" s, that is, "JACs" on the winning line during the big bonus game or the normal game which is not the bonus game, the re-game is completed and coins are inserted as will be described later. The variable display device 70 is again variably started only by performing a start operation without performing. Also, the bonus game is started if three "Gs" are aligned on the activated line during the big bonus game. Also, during the bonus game, this "G"
If 3 are lined up on the winning line, it will be a prize in the bonus game and 15 coins will be paid out. It should be noted that the effective winning line in which the winning is generated during the bonus game is only the middle horizontal row in the variable display portion. In addition, when there are a plurality of active lines corresponding to the number of bets, if the combination of symbols for which coins are paid out is simultaneously established on a plurality of active lines, depending on the combination of symbols on each active line. As a general rule, coins corresponding to the total number of coins to be awarded are awarded. However, since the upper limit of the number of coins to be given in one game is set to 15, the 16th and subsequent coins are invalid when the number of coins exceeds 15.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in the slot machine of the present invention.

The control circuit includes a control unit (including a microcomputer) 45 as a control center. Control unit 45
Has a function of controlling the operation of the slot machine 1 as described below. The control unit 45 is composed of, for example, an LSI of several chips, and includes therein a CPU 46 and a CPU 46 capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure.
It includes a ROM 47 for storing the operation program of, and a RAM 48 for writing and reading necessary data. Further, an I / O port 49 for ensuring signal consistency between the CPU 46 and an external circuit, and a C when power is turned on.
Initial reset circuit 5 for applying a reset pulse to PU 46
1 and a clock generating circuit 52 for giving a clock signal to the CPU 46, and a pulse frequency dividing circuit (interrupt pulse generating circuit) 53 for dividing the clock signal from the clock generating circuit 52 and periodically giving an interrupt pulse to the CPU 46. And CPU4
Address decoding circuit 54 for decoding the address data from S6.

The CPU 46 can execute the operation of the interrupt control routine in accordance with the interrupt pulse periodically given from the pulse frequency dividing circuit 53. Further, the address decoding circuit 54 decodes the address data from the CPU 46, and ROM 47, RAM 48, I / O port 4
9. A chip select signal is applied to the sound generator 50.

In this embodiment, the programmable ROM 47 is used as the ROM 47 so that the contents of the ROM 47 can be rewritten, that is, the program stored for the CPU 46 for the CPU 46 can be changed if necessary. ing. Then, the CPU 46 gives a control signal to the above-mentioned reel drive motor, various display lamps and the like in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 47 and in response to the input of each control signal described below.

First, when the manager of the game arcade operates the door switch 44, the operation signal is given to the I / O port 49 via the switch / sensor circuit 55. When the key switch 43 is operated by a predetermined key, the operation signal is the switch / sensor circuit 5
It is input to the I / O port 49 via the I / O port 5. This key switch switches between the game mode and the probability setting mode. When the probability setting mode is set, the winning probability is input and set based on the detection output of the door switch 44 as described later. When the reset switch 4 is operated by a predetermined key, the operation signal is input to the I / O port 49 via the switch / sensor circuit 55. The pressing operation of the game switching button 16 is detected by the game switching switch 17, and the detection signal is switched.
It is input to the I / O port 49 via the sensor circuit 55. The operation of the credit operation button 14 is detected by the credit switch 15, and the detection output is input to the I / O port 49 via the switch / sensor circuit 55.
Pressing the start lever 12 causes the start switch 13
Detected by, and the detection output is input to the I / O port 49 via the switch / sensor circuit 55. The detection signals of the left stop button 9L, the middle stop button 9C, and the right stop button 9R are the left stop switch 10 respectively.
L, middle stop switch 10C, right stop switch 1
Detected by the 0R and each detection signal
It is input to the I / O port 49 via the sensor circuit 55. A coin inserted from the coin slot 18 is detected by the inserted coin sensor 36, and the detection output is input to the I / O port 49 via the switch / sensor circuit 55. When coins are paid out by the coin payout motor 38 (see FIG. 2), the payout coins are detected by the payout coin sensor 39, and the detection output is input to the I / O port 49 via the switch / sensor circuit 55. To be done.
When the surplus coin storage tank 41 is filled with the stored coins, the full sensor 42 detects the fact, and the detection output is input to the I / O port 49 via the switch / sensor circuit 55. The left reel 6L, the middle reel 6C, and the right reel 6R rotate, and the reference position value (a notch or the like is formed) of each reel is the left reel position sensor 8L,
When detected by the middle reel position sensor 8C and the right reel position sensor 8R, respective detection signals are input to the I / O port 49 via the switch / sensor circuit 55.

The control unit 45 outputs control signals to the following various devices. First, via the motor circuit 56, a reel drive control signal (step signal for a stepping motor) is output to each of the left reel drive motor 7L, the middle reel drive motor 7C, and the right reel drive motor 7R. A coin payout control signal is output to the coin payout motor 38 via the motor circuit 57. A control signal for solenoid excitation is output to the flow path switching solenoid 33 via the solenoid circuit 58. Display control signals are output to the game number display 25, the credit display 26, and the payout amount display 27 via the LED circuit 59, respectively. Through the lamp circuit 60, the game effect lamp 24, the throwing-in instruction lamp 19, the effective line display lamps 21, 22, 23, the left operation effective lamp 11L, the middle operation effective lamp 11C, the right operation effective lamp 11R, the game over lamp 20, and the re-operation. A lamp control signal is output to each of the game display lamps 64. Sound generator 5
0, a sound generation control signal is output to the speaker 28 via the amplifier 61. A predetermined DC current is supplied from the power supply circuit 62 to the various devices and control circuits described above. Also,
The RAM 48 is configured to be supplied with a current for holding the memory from the backup power supply 63, and even if the current is not supplied from the power supply circuit 62 due to a power failure, the probability setting value and the game state are set to a predetermined value. It is configured so that it can be stored for a period.

5 to 16 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 shows a processing program executed when the power is turned on. Turning on the power of the slot machine is performed at the beginning of business at the amusement hall, or at the time of business such as when the power is once shut down due to a power failure during the amusement hall operation and the power is restored again. Can be considered. In FIG. 5, first, in step S (hereinafter referred to as S) 1, it is determined whether or not the reset switch is ON. The reset switch 4 is used to select whether to set the game over (stop) to function or not to function. If the reset switch 4 is ON, the game is over from S3. The mode is set to nothing and the game over (stop) is set not to function. On the other hand, if the reset switch 4 is turned off, the game over mode is set in S2 and the game over (stop) is set. The presence / absence of the stop may be set with a dedicated switch. Next, in S4, it is determined whether or not the key switch is ON. When the key switch 43 is ON, it is in the probability setting mode and the key switch 43 is OF.
If it is F, it means that the game mode is set. If the key switch is OFF, proceed to S5 and R
It is determined whether the AM is normal, and if the AM is normal, the slot machine returns to the game state when the power was cut off. That is, since the RAM 48 shown in FIG. 4 is backed up by the backup power supply 63 at the time of a power failure or the like, the RAM 48 is executed at the time of the power supply falling such as the time of the power failure in the steps of S33 to S200 described later. The RAM 48 stores the steps of the program, and if YES is determined in S5, the program control is returned to the stored step when the power is cut off.

On the other hand, when the program is out of control,
A NO determination is made in S5 and the process proceeds to S6, in which the RAM is initialized and the winning probability setting value is initialized. The initialization of the winning probability in S6 is initialized to the set value "3", for example. As will be described later, the set values are prepared in 6 steps from the lowest probability "1" to the highest probability "6", and with the initialization by S6, the average probability is almost equal. It is initialized to a certain "3". As a result, when the slot machine is initialized due to program runaway, etc., it is set to an almost average probability, so the winning probability is extremely high after initialization due to program runaway etc. There is an advantage that it is possible to prevent an extreme change such as switching to or switching to an extremely low set value.

On the other hand, when the key switch 43 is ON, that is, the probability setting mode is operated, the process proceeds to S7, and the inserted coin flow path is switched to the return side so that the inserted coin is returned. Next, the process proceeds to S8, and it is determined whether or not there is a start operation. If not, the process proceeds to S10. In S10, it is determined whether or not the door switch is operated. If not, the set value of the probability at the present time is displayed in, for example, the payout amount display 27 in S13, and S8 is displayed.
Return to. A dedicated set value indicator may be provided.

During the patrol of S8 to S13, the manager or staff member of the amusement park turns on the door switch 44 (see FIG. 1).
If the operation is repeated, a YES determination is made in S10 and S
In step 11, the probability setting value is incremented by "1". Then S
12A, it is determined whether or not the current set value is "7". Since the upper limit of the set value of this probability is set to "6", when the set value becomes "7", the process proceeds to S12B, the process of setting the set value to "1" is again performed, and the process goes to S13. move on. On the other hand, when the set value is not "7", the process directly proceeds to S13, and the set value at the present time is displayed. The clerk at the game arcade operates the door switch 44 so that the desired set value is obtained while observing the display of the set value of the probability in S13. When the desired set value is reached, the key switch 43 is turned off to switch to the game mode, and then the start lever 12 (see FIG. 1) is operated to turn on the start switch 13 so that S8 is performed.
Therefore, a YES determination is made. As a result, since the key switch 43 has already been turned off, the process proceeds to S14, and the process of initializing the RAM, finalizing the set value of the probability, and clearing the setting display is performed, and the process proceeds to the game start process.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an interrupt program for the random counter updating process. The interrupt program shown in FIG. 6 is executed based on the pulse signal periodically input from the pulse frequency dividing circuit 53 described above, and is executed once every 4 msec, for example. First, in S15, the value R of the random counter is set to a predetermined number N.
A process of adding and updating is performed. Next, proceeding to S16, it is judged whether or not the value R of the random counter has become equal to or greater than a predetermined maximum value. Whether or not it is determined. This one game ends when the display result coins when the variable display device is stopped are not paid out. When the coins are paid out, one game is finished when the coins are paid out. Ends. If one game has not ended, the interrupt program ends as it is, and the next interrupt is awaited.
On the other hand, when the value R of the random counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, the process proceeds to S17, and after the process of subtracting and updating the value R of the random counter by the maximum value is performed, the process proceeds to S18.
Proceed to. Next, if the interrupt program this time is executed at the timing of ending one game, YES is obtained in S18.
Is made, the process proceeds to S19, and the process of changing the value N to be added and updated in S15 is performed based on the value R of the random counter. The addition number N is selected from a plurality of preset prime numbers and a prime number such that the quotient when the maximum value is divided by the prime number does not become an integer, and is changed in S19. By setting the addition number N in this way, the value R of the random counter is in a state in which it can take any numerical value. In addition, since the addition number N is changed to another prime number in S19 each time one game ends, the value R of the random counter becomes a random value, and whether or not a prize to be described later is determined based on the value of the random counter. When making a decision, there is the advantage that a random decision can be made.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the interrupt program showing the error check processing. First, in S20, it is determined whether or not there is a shortage of coins to be paid out. If it is determined that the coin is not out, the process proceeds to S21, and it is determined whether or not the inserted coin is jammed. If the inserted coins are not clogged, the process proceeds to S22, and the inserted coins are stored in the surplus coin storage tank 4
1 (see FIG. 2), it is judged whether or not the coin is full. If it is not jammed, the process proceeds to S24, it is judged whether or not there is an error, and if it is not, the interrupt program ends.

The payout number, which is the number of coins paid out, does not reach the planned payout number, which is the number of coins to be paid out as a result of the end of one game, and the coin payout motor 38 is rotating. If the payout of coins is not detected within a certain period of time, it is determined that the coins have run out, and S2
A determination of YES is made by 0, and the error code “HE” is displayed by the payout amount display 27 (see FIG. 1) in S25. On the other hand, if the inserted coin is blocked in the coin take-in path 35 and the inserted coin sensor 36 (see FIG. 2) continuously detects the coin for a certain time or longer, YES is determined in S22. Judgment is made S2
6, the error code "CE" is displayed. Further, if the inserted coin is full in the surplus coin storage tank 41 and the full tank sensor 42 (see FIG. 2) detects full, S
The determination of YES is made by 22, and the process proceeds to S27, and the error code "CO" is displayed on the payout amount display 27. When the coins to be paid out from the coin hopper 37 are clogged and the payout coin sensor 39 (see FIG. 2) continuously detects coins for a predetermined time or longer, YES is determined in S23 and the process proceeds to S28. The error code “HJ” is displayed on the payout amount display 27. Further, after it is determined that there is an error in S20 to S23, and until the error code is cleared in S32, which will be described later, a YES determination is made in S24 and the process proceeds to S29, and the processes in S25 to S28 are performed.
The error code displayed by any of the above continues to be displayed. In other words, the display of the error code in S29 is continued until the front frame 1B in the open state is closed and the error code is cleared in S32, which will be described later, even after the cause of the error is removed by the attendant of the game arcade. The error code continues to be displayed.

After the processing of S25, S26, S27, S28 or S29 is performed, the processing proceeds to S30, in which the game of the slot machine is interrupted and an error sound is generated from the speaker 28.

When a clerk at the game hall hears that an error sound is being emitted from the speaker 28, the clerk at the game hall opens the front frame 1B in order to eliminate the cause of the error in the slot machine, and then pays out. The type of error cause that has occurred is identified from the error code displayed by the number display unit 27, and work is performed according to the type of error cause to eliminate the cause of the error that has occurred. Then, after the work is completed, the staff at the game arcade closes the front frame 1B. Then, the door switch 44 detects that the front frame 1B is closed, and accordingly, the determination of YES is made in S31. As a result, the control proceeds to S32, the error code displayed by the payout amount display 27 is cleared, the error sound is stopped, and the game is restarted from the game state at the time of the interruption. Alternatively, instead of actually closing the front surface member 1B, the door switch 44 may be pressed with a finger or the like to display the detection output from the door switch 44, and the determination in S31 may be YES. 8 and 9 are flowcharts showing the game start processing. S3
3, the flow path switching solenoid 33 (see FIG. 2) is controlled to switch the flow path of the inserted coin to the take-in side, and the process proceeds to S34, where it is determined whether or not there is a game switching operation. If there is no game switching operation, S40
If the player presses the game switching button 16, the process proceeds to S35, and it is determined whether the credit game mode is currently set. If not, the credit game mode is set in S36. Is performed. On the other hand, if it is already in the credit game mode, the process proceeds to S37, the process is switched to the coin game mode, and the process proceeds to S38, in which it is determined whether or not the credit counter is "0". The credit counter is for counting and storing the number of coins awarded as a prize and the number of coins inserted by the player in the credit game, and is incremented by "1" by S60 and S179 described later. The addition is updated and the subtraction is updated by "1" by S39 and S56 described later. If the credit counter is "0", the process proceeds to S40, but if it is "1" or more, the process proceeds to S39, the coin counter is paid out, and the credit counter is subtracted and updated by "1". Return. This processing of S39 is repeated until the credit counter becomes "0", and the payout control is performed for the number of coins corresponding to the count value of the credit counter. In other words, when the player switches to the coin game mode while in the credit game mode, coins of the number of coins corresponding to the value of the credit counter additionally stored in the credit game are played by the player. Since it is necessary to pay out to the side, the payout control is performed by this S39. On the other hand, if the player presses the game switch button in the coin game mode at the present time, the process proceeds to S36 and the credit game mode is set.

Next, in S40, it is determined whether or not a start operation has been performed. If the start lever 12 (see FIG. 1) has not been pressed, the operation proceeds to S41 and the insertion number counter is "3". It is determined whether or not there is. The number-of-inserts counter is used to count the number of coins inserted by the player through the coin insertion slot 18 in one game or the number of times the player has pressed the credit operation button 14 in the credit game. The number of bets to be bet on the game result is set, and is incremented and updated by "1" by S57 described later, and although not shown, it is cleared in association with S33 at the start of the next game. The number of bets is input and set according to the count value of the throw-in counter, and when the bet number, that is, the count value of the throw-in counter is "1", one valid line (per win line) is set. When the count value is "2", it is set to 3, and when the count value is "3", it is set to 5. The upper limit of the count value of the input number counter is set to "3".
If the count value of the input number counter is not the upper limit "3" by 1, the process proceeds to S42, and it is determined whether or not the bonus game flag is set. This bonus game flag is set by S162 and S169 when the bonus game is actually started based on the display result when the variable display device is stopped, and when the bonus game is finished, S18 is set.
It is cleared by 8. Then, if the bonus game flag is not set, the process proceeds to S47, but if it is set, the process proceeds to S43, and it is determined whether or not the insertion number counter is "0", and "0" is determined.
In the case of, it progresses to S47, and in the case of "1" or more, S44.
Proceed to. In other words, in the case of the bonus game, since only one effective line of the combination of the variable display devices is effective as described above, only one betting game is allowed, and therefore, the insertion number counter is "1". It is controlled so that the value does not exceed. In S44, it is determined whether or not the credit game mode is set. If the credit game mode is not set, the process proceeds to S46.
After the process of switching the input coin flow path to the return side and returning the inserted coins thereafter, the process proceeds to S40. On the other hand, if it is in the credit game mode, S4
In step 5, it is judged whether the credit counter has already reached its upper limit value of "50" and "5
If the value is "0", the credit counter cannot be added and updated any more, and therefore, the process proceeds to S46, and a process of returning the inserted coin is performed.

In S47, it is determined whether or not a coin has been inserted, and if so, the process proceeds to S48, in which it is determined whether or not the inserted number counter is already at the upper limit "3". If it is already "3", the process proceeds to S60, the process of adding "1" to the credit counter is performed, and the process returns to S40. On the other hand, if the inserted counter is not "3", the process proceeds to S49, and it is determined whether or not the bonus game flag is set. If the bonus game flag is not set, the process proceeds to S57. Since there is still a margin in the count value of the input number counter, the process of adding "1" to the count value is performed. If the bonus game flag is set, the process proceeds to S50, and it is determined whether or not the input number counter is "0". In the case of the bonus game, the upper limit value of the input number counter is "1" as described above, and therefore, when the input number counter is "1", S
In step 60, the process of adding "1", which is the number of coins inserted into the credit counter, is performed. Next, in S58, a process of calling and storing the value R of the random counter that has been added and updated according to the above-described random counter updating process is performed. Then proceed to S59,
The process of turning on the activated line, setting the planned payout amount and the payout amount to "0" is performed, and the process returns to S40. When the value of the input number counter is "1", only the effective line display lamp 21 that displays one horizontal row in the middle row is turned on. When the input number counter is "2", the effective line is turned on. Effective line display lamps 21 and 22 for displaying effective lines in three horizontal rows
When the input number counter is "3", all of the effective line display lamps 21 to 23 that display five effective lines in three rows horizontally and two rows diagonally diagonally are turned on. Further, the expected payout number is the number of coins to be paid out to the player according to the type of the prize when the prize is determined based on the display result when the variable display device is stopped. , The number of coins actually paid out based on winning.

Next, if it is determined in S47 that no coin has been inserted, the process proceeds to S51, and it is determined whether the credit counter is "0". If it is not "0", the process proceeds to S52. Then, it is judged whether or not there is a credit operation, and if there is no credit operation, S4
Return to 0. On the other hand, when the credit counter is "0", the process directly returns to S15 without performing the determination in S27. When the credit counter is "0", no matter how much the player presses the credit operation button 14 to perform the credit operation, the game can be played using the count value of the credit counter. This is because it is useless to make a determination as to whether or not a credit operation has been performed because it is not possible. Next, if there is a credit operation, the process proceeds to S53, and it is determined whether or not the insertion number counter is "3". If it is already "3" which is the upper limit value, the credit is given. Ignore the operation and return to S40. On the other hand, if it is not "3", the process proceeds to S54, it is determined whether or not the bonus game flag is set, and if the bonus game flag is set, the process proceeds to S55.
It is determined whether or not the input number counter is "0", and when the input number counter is "1" which is the upper limit value in the bonus game, the credit operation is ignored and the process returns to S40. On the other hand, when the input number counter is "0" or when the bonus game flag is not set, the process proceeds to S56, the credit counter is updated by subtracting "1" and then the process proceeds to S57, and the input number counter is "1".
Is added.

As described above, each time the player inserts a coin from the coin slot 18 in order to input and set the number of bets to bet on the game result in one game, the random value of the random counter is set to S58 at a maximum of three times. R is read and stored. On the other hand, in the credit game, the random value R of the random counter is read out and stored in S58 up to three times each time the player presses the credit operation button 14 to set and input the bet number. Therefore, in the case of one bet, the random value R
Is stored, the random value R is stored twice in the case of two bets, and the random value R is stored three times in the case of three bets.

Next, when the player presses the start lever 12, a YES determination is made in S40 and S61
Then, it is judged whether the input number counter is "0" or not. If it is "0", the process proceeds to S41. The input coin flow path is controlled to switch to the return side, and the subsequent reel rotation control is performed. As a result of the processing in S62, coins inserted thereafter are returned to the coin storage tray 30.

10 and 11 are flow charts showing a program for reel rotation processing. First, in S63, it is determined whether or not one game timer has expired. This one-game timer is for measuring the time (for example, 4.1 seconds) that must be at least elapsed from the start to the end of one game, and is set by S65. The time set in the one game timer may be changed according to the number of bets, and in the case of one bet and two bets, a shorter time may be set than in the case of three bets. If the one-game timer has not expired, the process proceeds to S64, in which a timer end waiting sound is generated from the speaker 28 to notify the player that the one-game timer has not expired. On the other hand, when the one-game timer ends, the process proceeds to S65, the one-game timer is newly set, the operation invalidation timer is set, and the rotation of all reels is started. As described above, the operation invalid timer is a timer for measuring the time during which the operation is invalid even if the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are operated.

Next, in S66, a process of performing a predetermined calculation is performed using the stored random value R (see FIG. 6). As described above, the random value R of this random counter is one value for one bet, but has two values for two bets and three values for three bets. . Therefore, in the case of one bet, the predetermined operation is performed using that one value, but in the case of two bets, the predetermined operation is performed using two values, and in the case of three bets, three operations are performed. A predetermined operation will be performed using one value. The predetermined operation is an operation of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing random values R, or substituting them into a predetermined function to calculate an answer. Therefore, the larger the number of random values R of the random counter, that is, the more bet than one bet or the bet at three bets, the more random the value of the calculation result in S66 becomes. Next, in S67, a process of comparing the calculation result with the determination value of each winning is performed. There are four types of judgment values for each winning, a judgment value for big bonus game, a judgment value for bonus game, a judgment value for small win, and a judgment value for re-game winning. In addition, the judgment value of each winning is
It is stored in the ROM 47 in the form of a table, and the larger the number of bets, the wider the range (area) of the winning determination value and the more easily the player can win. That is, one bet is the most difficult to win, and three bets are the most easy to win, and three bets are at least three times more likely to be won than one bet. Further, the determination value of the big bonus winning and the determination value of the bonus winning are constant regardless of the game state, and are changed only by the setting change by the probability setting switch. On the other hand, the judgment value for winning the small winning combination changes according to the gaming state, but does not change according to the setting change by the probability setting switch.

Next, in S68, it is determined whether or not the bonus game flag is set. If the bonus game flag is not set, the process proceeds to S71 and whether or not the big bonus game flag is set. If it is determined that the big bonus game flag is not set, the process proceeds to S74. At S74, a reel rotating sound is generated from the speaker 28, and then S
In 75, it is determined whether or not the big bonus winning flag or the bonus winning flag is set. If it is already set, the process proceeds to S81. If it is not set, the process proceeds to S76.

At S76, the comparison result at S67,
It is judged whether or not the calculation result using the random value R is included in the big bonus winning allowable value, and if it is included, the process proceeds to S77, the big bonus winning flag is set, and the process proceeds to S80. On the other hand, as a result of the comparison in S67, if the calculation result using the random value R is not the big bonus winning allowance value but is included in the bonus winning allowance value, YES is determined in S78 and S is determined.
Proceeding to 79, the bonus winning flag is set and S80
Proceed to. In S80, the game effect lamp 24 (see FIG. 1)
Is started, and then the process proceeds to S85. S
By the processing of 80, the notification that the big bonus or the bonus is won is given. Instead of turning on the game effect lamp 24 in S80, a dedicated display device may be provided to notify that a big bonus win or a bonus win has occurred, and a predetermined sound is generated from the speaker 28. You may make it notify it. This S
As a result of the processing of 80, the player is in a state of recognizing a big bonus win or a bonus win, but as will be described later, even if the reach state is reached during the stop control of the variable display state, the big bonus win or bonus Since the reach sound is not generated unless the player wins (S108 to S110), the player is not notified because the reach state is notified although there is no possibility of becoming a big bonus game or a bonus game. Get pleasure.

When NO is determined in S78, the process proceeds to S81, and it is determined whether or not the comparison result of S67 and the calculation result using the random value R are included in the re-game winning allowable value, and the result is included. If not included, the process proceeds to S83, but if included, the process proceeds to S82, the re-game winning flag is set, and the process proceeds to S85. By setting the re-game winning flag in S82, as will be described later,
The variable display device is automatically variably started by a start operation without inserting coins and is controlled so that the game can be replayed. In S83, it is judged whether or not the comparison result of S67 and the calculation result using the random value R are included in each small winning combination allowable value. If they are not included, the process directly proceeds to S85. If so, the process proceeds to S84, the winning flag corresponding to the type of the small winning combination included is set, and the process proceeds to S85.

Next, if the bonus game flag is set, a YES determination is made in S68 and S
Proceeding to 69, it is judged whether or not the comparison result of S67 and the calculation result of the random value R are included in the JAC winning permissible value. In other words, the determination of YES in S68 means that the game state of the slot machine is in the bonus game, and the display result at the time of variable stop of the variable display device during the bonus game is the stop symbol of "JAC". If so, as described above, a prize is generated during the bonus game, and 15 coins can be paid out, and it is determined in S69 whether or not the prize is generated during the bonus game. Of. Then, if NO is determined in S69, the process directly proceeds to S85, but if YES is determined, S is performed.
Proceeding to 70, the JAC winning flag is set. As a result, as will be described later, control for generating a prize during the bonus game is performed.

On the other hand, if the big bonus game flag is set instead of the bonus game flag, S
If YES is determined by 71, the process proceeds to S72 and S6.
As a result of the comparison by 7, it is determined whether the calculation result using the random value R is included in the bonus game allowable value. When the game state of the slot machine is during the big bonus, the display result when the variable display device is variable stopped is "J
When the combination of the stop symbols of "AC" is achieved, the bonus game in the big bonus game is started as described above. Therefore, in S72, whether or not to generate the bonus game in the big bonus game is determined. That is, the determination is made. And S7
If NO is determined in step 2, the process proceeds to step S83, but if YES is determined, the process proceeds to step S73.
The AC winning flag is set and the process proceeds to S85.

Next, in S85, it is judged whether or not the operation invalidation timer has expired, and the process waits until it expires. The time set in the operation invalidation timer is from S68 to
This is a time (for example, 1 second) longer than the time required to perform the processing of S84. When the operation invalid timer ends, the process proceeds to S86, in which the reel stop timer is set and the operation valid lamps 11L, 11C, 11R (see FIG. 1) are turned on. The reel stop timer is a timer for automatically stopping the reel by measuring a predetermined time when the player has not operated the stop buttons 9L to 9R at all. Next, in S87, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped. If not, the process proceeds to S88, in which it is determined whether or not the reel stop timer has expired. If it is determined that the reel stop timer has expired, the process proceeds to S95, the left, middle, and right reel stop flags are set, and the process proceeds to S96. On the other hand, if the reel stop timer has not expired, the routine proceeds to S89, where it is judged whether or not there is a left reel stop operation, and if not, it is judged in S91 whether or not there is a middle reel stop operation. In this case, it is determined in S93 whether or not the right reel stop operation has been performed. If not, the process proceeds to S96. On the other hand, if the player presses the left stop button 9L, YES is determined in S89 and the process proceeds to S90, the left reel stop flag is set and the left reel is stop-controlled. Next, when the player presses the middle stop button 9C, a YES determination is made in S91 and the process proceeds to S92, the middle reel stop flag is set and the middle reel is stop-controlled. If the player presses the right stop button 9R, S9
When YES is determined by 3, the process proceeds to S94, the right reel stop flag is set, and the right reel is stop-controlled. Next, the player selects 2 of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R.
A case where two or more members are pressed simultaneously will be described. For example, when the player presses the left stop button 9L and the middle stop button 9C at the same time, first the result of S89 is YES.
Determination is made, the process proceeds to S90, the left stop flag is set and the left reel is stop-controlled as described later, and YES is determined in S91 and the process proceeds to S92, the middle reel stop flag is set and as will be described later. The middle reel is stopped and controlled. Thus, even if the player presses a plurality of stop buttons at the same time, the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stop-controlled, and the stop operation of one of the buttons is invalidated. There is no inconvenience. This is the stop button 9L, 9C, 9
The same applies when three L are pressed at the same time.

Next, in S96, it is determined whether or not the left reel stop flag is set. If not, in S100 it is determined whether or not the middle reel stop flag is set and set. If not, it is determined in S104 whether or not the right reel stop flag is set. If not, the process proceeds to S108. If the left reel stop flag is set, the process proceeds to S97, and it is determined whether or not the left reel is rotating. If it is rotating, S9 is performed.
After the reel stop control is performed by 8, the process proceeds to S99, and the left reel stop flag is cleared. On the other hand, if the left reel has already stopped, a negative determination is made in S97 and the process directly proceeds to S99. Since the same processing as S96 to S99 described for the left reel is performed for the middle reel and the right reel, the repetition of the description is omitted here. Next, when all reels have stopped, S87
Thus, a YES determination is made, and the process proceeds to the prize determination process shown in FIG.

On the other hand, if the determination in S104 is NO, the process proceeds to S108, in which it is determined whether or not the symbols displayed by any two reels that are stopped are in the reach state. It The reach state is a stage in which any one of the plurality of variable display units 5L, 5C, 5R is still variably displaying, and the display result of the variable display unit that has already stopped is "AAA", "BBB". It means a case where a predetermined display state satisfying a condition that is a combination of specific identification information such as "." Then, if it is determined in S108 that the reach state is not reached, the process proceeds to S87, but if it is determined that the reach state is reached, S109 is performed.
Then, it is judged whether or not the big bonus winning flag or the bonus winning flag is set, and if neither is set, the process proceeds to S87, but if either is set, the process proceeds to S110. , After the reach sound is generated from the speaker 28, the process proceeds to S87.
By producing this reach sound, the player's expectation that the combination of the specific identification information may be established depending on the display result when the variable display portion currently variably displayed by the player is stopped is effective. It can be lively.
In addition to or instead of generating the reach sound from the speaker 28, a display indicating that the reach state is generated may be displayed. Further, the notification at the time of reach may be performed only when the big bonus winning flag is set, or the notification may be performed only at the time of the reach of which one of the winning flags is set.

12 to 14 are S98 and S10.
2 is a flowchart showing specific contents of reel stop control defined by S106. First, in S111, a process of confirming the current symbol number is performed. This symbol number is 0 to 20 (see FIG. 3) as described above.
There is a reel drive motor (stepping motor) 7
L, 7C, 7R feed step number and reel position sensor 8
It is confirmed based on the reference position detection signals of L, 8C and 8R. Next, in S112, it is determined whether or not the bonus game flag is set. If the bonus game flag is set, the process proceeds to S113, and it is determined whether or not the other two reels are stopped. The other two reels mean reels other than the reel for which stop control is currently being performed. And
If the other two reels have not stopped yet, S12
Proceeding to 0, control for stopping the JAC symbol within 4 symbol ahead from the current symbol number confirmed in S111 on the activated valid line is performed, and then proceeds to S152. In the case of a slot machine, in order to prevent the stop control from being unnatural, the player presses the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, which is about 0.2 seconds and is very short. The corresponding reel must be stopped within a predetermined time, and the rotation angle at which the reel can rotate within the very short predetermined time is about four symbols. Therefore, when the stop button is pressed, it is impossible to stop and control the JAC symbols that are 4 symbols or more ahead on the effective line. Therefore, by S120, when there are JAC symbols within 4 symbols ahead. The JAC symbol is controlled to stop on the activated line. Note that FIG.
As shown in, when the current symbol number is not the JAC symbol, the symbol array is configured such that the JAC symbol always exists within the range of 4 symbols from the current symbol number. In this way, when the reel to be stopped at present is not the last reel, it is controlled so as to stop the JAC symbol on the activated line that is valid regardless of whether or not the JAC winning flag is set. Yes, this allows the player to closely watch the subsequent reel stoppage. Next, the process proceeds to S152, and among the operation valid lamps 11L, 11C, 11R, the operation valid lamp corresponding to the stopped reel is turned off, and the reel stop sound is emitted from the speaker 28.
The process returns to either 103 or S107.

When the bonus game flag is set and the other two reels are stopped, the process proceeds to S104, and it is judged whether or not the JAC winning flag is set, and only when it is set, S120. If not set, the process proceeds to S115. S1
In 15, JA within 4 symbol ahead from the current symbol number
The C symbol is removed from the valid line and stopped, and then the process proceeds to S152. That is, since the JAC winning flag is not set, it is not possible to establish a combination of JAC symbols on the activated valid line, and therefore the JAC symbol is forcibly shifted from the activated valid line. Stop it.

Next, if the bonus game flag is not set, the routine proceeds to S116, where it is judged whether or not the big bonus game flag is set,
If the BIC bonus game flag is set, the process proceeds to S117, and it is determined whether the JAC winning flag is set. If the JAC winning flag is set, the process proceeds to S118, and another reel is set. A determination is made as to whether or not it is stopped. Then, when the other reels are not stopped, the process proceeds to S120, and the control is performed to stop the JAC symbol on the valid line which is valid as described above. On the other hand, if the other reel is already stopped, the process proceeds to S119, where the current symbol number is 4
JAC of the reel that has stopped the JAC symbol within the symbol tip
Stop on the active line of the AC symbol, stop control is performed so that the combination of the JAC symbol is established on the activated effective line, and then proceed to S152.

On the other hand, if the big bonus game flag is not set and the JAC winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to S121, where it is determined whether or not the re-game winning flag is set. If the re-game winning flag is set, the process proceeds to S122, and it is determined whether or not the other reel is stopped. If the other reel is not yet stopped, S123 is performed.
Go to, JAC within 4 symbols ahead of the current symbol number
It is controlled to align the symbols on the effective line of the stopped JAC symbol, and the process proceeds to S152. On the other hand, if the other reels are stopped, the process proceeds to S124, in which the JAC symbols within the 4 symbol destinations from the current symbol number are aligned and stopped on the effective line of the stopped JAC symbol, and S152 Proceed to.

On the other hand, if the re-game winning flag is not set, the flow proceeds to S125, where it is determined whether or not the big bonus winning flag is set. S when the big bonus winning flag is set
In step 126, it is determined whether or not the other reel is stopped, and if the other reel is not yet stopped, S is performed.
Proceeding to 127, it is determined whether or not there is a big bonus symbol (A in this embodiment) within 4 symbols ahead of the current symbol number, and if there is, stop the big bonus symbol on the activated line by S128. After that, the process proceeds to S152. On the other hand, if there is no BIC bonus symbol within 4 symbols ahead of the current symbol number, give up on the start of the BIC bonus game in the current game and proceed to S139. Note that S1
Even when the determination of NO is made by 27, since the BIC bonus winning flag is still set, the control to stop the BIC bonus symbol on the activated line is tried again in the next game. , The trial is repeatedly executed until the big bonus symbol actually stops on the activated line.

Next, if it is determined in S126 that the other reel is stopped, the process proceeds to S129, and it is determined whether or not there is a big bonus symbol on the activated line. If there is, a S130 is performed. It is determined whether or not the BIC bonus symbol that can be stopped on the effective line of the BIC bonus symbol that is stopped is within 4 symbols ahead of the current symbol number, and if there is, the process proceeds to S131, and the BIC bonus symbol is set. Control is performed to stop the reel on the effective line of the big bonus symbol of the reel that is stopped. on the other hand,
In S130, when it is determined that there are no big bonus symbols that can be stopped on the effective line of the stopped big bonus symbol within 4 symbols ahead, the big bonus game for the same time is given up as described above. In S139, the stop control of the variable display device is attempted so that the big bonus game is started again in the next game.

When the big bonus winning flag is not set, the procedure proceeds to S132, it is judged whether or not the bonus winning flag is set, and when the bonus winning flag is set, the procedure proceeds to S133.
It is determined whether or not the other reels are stopped. When the other reels are not stopped, the process proceeds to S134, and it is determined whether or not there is a bonus symbol (B in this embodiment) within 4 symbols ahead of the current symbol number, and if there is, the process proceeds to S135. The control for stopping the bonus symbol on the activated activated line is performed, and the process proceeds to S152.
On the other hand, if it is determined in S134 that there is no bonus symbol, the process proceeds to S152. Next, if it is determined in S133 that another reel is already stopped, S136
Then, it is judged whether or not there is a bonus symbol on the activated line, and if not, the routine proceeds to S139. On the other hand, if there is a bonus symbol on the activated line, the process proceeds to S137, and it is determined whether or not the bonus symbol that can be stopped on the activated line of the stopped bonus symbol is within 4 symbols ahead of the current symbol number. If not, the process proceeds to S139 if there is any, and proceeds to S138 if there is, and the control to stop the bonus symbol on the effective line of the bonus symbol of the reel which is stopped is performed, and the process proceeds to S152.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S132 that the bonus winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139, it is determined whether or not the small winning combination flag is set, and the small winning combination flag is set. If it is determined that the other reels are stopped, it is determined whether or not the other reels are stopped. If the other reels are not yet stopped, the process proceeds to S144. In S144, it is determined whether or not the small winning symbol corresponding to the type of the small winning symbol set is within 4 symbols ahead of the current symbol number, and if not, the process immediately proceeds to S146 to stop the reel immediately. And proceed to S152. On the other hand, if it is determined in S144 that there is a small winning symbol, the process proceeds to S145, and control for stopping the small winning symbol on the activated line is performed and S1 is performed.
Proceed to 52. Next, when another reel is stopped, YES is determined in S140 and the process proceeds to S141.
It is judged whether or not there is a small winning symbol on the activated line,
If not, the process proceeds to S147 if there is, and proceeds to S142 to determine whether or not there is a small winning symbol that can be stopped on the activated line of the small winning symbol which is stopped within 4 symbols ahead of the current symbol number. If there is no, the process proceeds to S147 if there is, proceeds to S143, the control to stop the small winning symbol on the effective line of the small winning symbol of the reel is stopped, and then proceeds to S152.

If it is determined in S139 that the small winning combination flag is not set, the process proceeds to S147. S1
At 47, it is determined whether or not the other two reels are stopped. If the other two reels are not yet stopped, the process proceeds to S149, and it is determined whether or not the reel currently stopped is the left reel. If it is not a reel, stop control is immediately performed in S150, and then the process proceeds to S152, but if it is a left reel, the process proceeds to S151, and stop control is performed so that the single symbol F does not stop on the activated line, and then the process proceeds to S152. In other words, even if it is determined in S139 that the small winning combination flag is not set, if the single symbol F is stopped on the activated line, the small winning combination will be established. Therefore, in S151, the single symbol F is set. It is forced to shift so that it does not stop on the effective line. In addition, when the other two reels are already stopped, S14
When YES is determined by 7, the process proceeds to S148, and the stop control is performed so that all the symbols are not aligned on the activated line, and then the process proceeds to S152. In this way, if there is no winning, the reels stopped at the 1st and 2nd positions are
By detecting the stop operation of the player (S89, S
91, S93) Since it is stopped almost instantaneously, in the case of a player who is excellent in the technique of operating the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R while timing, the reels stopped first and second are frequently It becomes possible to stop in the reach state. Then, each time a reach sound is generated, it is noisy and annoying, but in this embodiment,
As shown in S109, since the reach sound is generated only when the big bonus and bonus winning flags are set, there is no inconvenience that is offensive to the ears. If the small winning combination flag is set, a process for clearing the small winning combination winning flag is performed at the end of one game (S).
200). Therefore, despite the fact that the winning combination winning flag has been set, it is not possible to align the winning combinations according to the type of the winning combination winning flag on the activated line in the game because of the reel symbol arrangement. In that case, the small win winning flag will be cleared and the small win will be invalidated, so that the small win symbol will be inherited in the next game and the small game symbols will be aligned on the effective line in the next game. There is no control.

FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing the program of the winning determination process. First, in S153, it is determined whether or not the bonus game flag is set, and if it is not set, the process proceeds to S159, in which it is determined whether or not the big bonus game flag is set and is not set. In this case, the process proceeds to S163, and it is determined whether or not there is a winning on the activated line. If there is no winning on the activated line, the process proceeds to S164, the planned payout amount is set to "0", and then the coin payout control shown in FIG. 16 is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S163 that there is a winning on the activated line, S1
Proceeding to 65, the effective line display lamp corresponding to the winning effective line is blinked. When a winning occurs on a plurality of activated lines, the activated winning line is blinked. Next, in S166, it is determined whether or not the prize is a big bonus prize. If it is determined that it is not a big bonus prize, the process proceeds to S168, and it is determined whether or not the prize is a bonus prize. If it is determined that it is not a bonus prize, it is determined in S170 whether it is a re-game prize. Is judged. S170
If it is determined that it is not a re-game winning a prize, the winning is a small winning combination, so the process proceeds to S175, where the planned payout amount is set to a value corresponding to a small winning, and then the coin payout processing shown in FIG. 16 is performed. .

When it is determined in S166 that the big bonus is won, the process proceeds to S167, the small winning combination determination value is set to the value at the time of the big bonus, the big bonus game counter is set to "30", and the bonus number counter is set. Is set to "3", the big bonus winning flag is cleared, the planned payout number is set to "15", the big bonus game flag is set, the game effect lamp is blinked in the first mode, and the big bonus sound is generated. The process of generating from the speaker is performed. This small win win judgment value is set to the value at the time of big bonus, and the number of each small win win judgment value is greatly increased, so the probability of winning each small win is greatly improved, and the big bonus At the time of game, it is controlled with a high probability that the small winning symbols are aligned. Note that during the big bonus game, a predetermined one of a plurality of types of small winning combinations may be set for each game without particularly determining whether or not a small winning combination is won. On the other hand, S1
If 68 determines that the bonus is a prize, S
Proceeding to step 169, the bonus game counter is set to “12”, the JAC winning counter is set to “8”, the bonus winning flag is cleared, the planned payout amount is set to “15”, and the bonus game flag is set. The process of blinking the game effect lamp in the second mode and generating the bonus sound from the speaker is performed.

Next, if the bonus game flag is set, a YES determination is made in S153, the flow proceeds to S154, the bonus game counter is decremented by "1", the flow proceeds to S155, and the JAC prize is won on the activated line. It is determined whether or not there is, and if not, the planned payout amount is set to "0" and the coin payout control is performed. On the other hand, if there is a JAC prize on the activated line, S156
Next, the planned payout number is set to "15", the JAC winning counter is decremented by "1", and in S157, the effective line display lamp corresponding to the activated winning line is blinked, and then the coin payout control is performed.

Next, if the BIC bonus game flag is set, a YES determination is made in S159, the process proceeds to S160, the BIC bonus game counter is decremented by "1", and a JAC winning is made on the activated line in S161. Whether or not it is determined, and if not, S163
If there is, proceed to S162. In S162, the bonus game counter is set to "12" and J
The AC prize counter is set to "8", the bonus game flag is set, the planned payout amount is set to "8",
The game effect lamp is made to blink in the second mode, and the bonus sound is generated from the speaker. As described above, S169 is a process performed when the bonus game is started in the normal game that is not the big bonus game, and S1
62 is a process performed when the bonus game is established at the stage when the big bonus game is started.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S170 that the re-game prize has been won, the process proceeds to S171, in which the random value R of the random counter (see FIG. 6) is stored, and the re-game display lamp 64 is displayed in S172. Processing for causing the speaker 28 to generate a re-game sound while lighting or blinking the re-game display is performed. Next, in S173, it is determined whether or not there is a start operation, and the process waits until there is. Then, when the player operates the start lever 12, the control proceeds to S174, and after the re-game winning flag is cleared, the reel rotating process shown in FIG. 10 is performed. As a result, since the reel rotation control is performed without executing the programs shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the bet number already input last time is carried over without the additional input of the bet number being accepted. The game is replayed.

FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing a program for coin payout control. First, in S176, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts reaches the planned number of payouts, and if not, the process proceeds to S177, it is determined whether or not the game mode is the credit game mode, and if it is not the credit game mode. Advances to S180, one coin is paid out, the payout amount is incremented by "1" accordingly, and then the process returns to S176. On the other hand, if it is in the credit game mode, the process proceeds to S178, and it is determined whether or not the credit counter has reached its upper limit value of "50". If it is, the process proceeds to S180 and payout of coins. If it is not, that is, if there is still room in the credit counter for storage, the process proceeds to S179, the credit counter is incremented by "1", and the payout amount is incremented by "1" in step S176. Return to. This S177
Through the process of S180 are repeatedly executed until the number of payouts = the number of payouts to be paid out, and the payout of coins or addition processing to the credit counter is performed each time, and when the number of payouts reaches the number of payouts to be paid out, the process proceeds to S181. .

In S181, it is determined whether or not the bonus game flag is set. If the bonus game flag is not set, the process proceeds to S182.
It is determined whether or not the big bonus game flag is set, and if the big bonus game flag is not set, the process proceeds to S200, the JAC winning flag is cleared, the small winning combination flag is cleared, and the result is shown in FIG. The process returns to the game start process shown. On the other hand, if the bonus game flag is set, the process proceeds to S185 and the JAC
It is judged whether or not the prize winning counter has reached “0”,
If so, the bonus game counter is cleared in S186, and then the JAC winning counter is cleared and the bonus game flag is cleared in S188. On the other hand, if the JAC winning counter is not "0", the process proceeds to S187, it is determined whether the bonus game counter is "0", and if it is "0", S188.
If it is not "0", proceed to S200, and proceed to JA
The C winning flag is cleared, the small winning combination flag is cleared, and the process returns to the game start process shown in FIG. In this way, the bonus game flag is cleared and the bonus game ends when the bonus game counter reaches “0” or the JAC winning counter reaches “0”.

Next, in S189, it is determined whether or not the big bonus game flag is set. If not set, the game effect lamp 24 is turned off in S190, and the process proceeds to S200. On the other hand, if the big bonus game flag is set, the process proceeds to S191 and the bonus counter is set to "1".
The process of decrementing is performed, and in S192, it is determined whether or not the bonus counter is "0". When the bonus counter is not "0", the process proceeds to S193, the game effect lamp is blinked in the first mode, and the big bonus sound is generated from the speaker 28, and the process proceeds to S200. On the other hand, if the bonus number counter is "0", the process proceeds to S194, and after clearing the big bonus game counter, S1 is performed.
Proceed to 95.

On the other hand, when the bonus game flag is not set and the big bonus game flag is set, the process proceeds to S183, and it is judged whether or not the big bonus game counter is "0".
If it is not "0", the process proceeds to S200, but if it is "0", the process proceeds to S184, the process of clearing the bonus number counter is performed, and the process proceeds to S195. In S195,
The big bonus game flag is cleared to end the big bonus game, and at the same time, a process of returning the small winning combination determination value to the normal value is performed. In other words, the big bonus game ends when the big bonus game counter reaches “0” or when the bonus number counter reaches “0”, and since it becomes a normal game after that, the small winning combination determination value Is controlled to a low value during the normal game.

Next, in S196, it is determined whether or not the game is over. If the reset switch 4 is turned on when the power is turned on, the game is not set as described above (S3
When the reset switch 4 is turned off, the game over is set as described above (see S2). By S196, it is determined whether or not the game is over, and if the game is not over. Is S2
00, the process returns to the game start shown in FIG. 8 and the game start process is started. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is over, the process proceeds to S197, and the code "O"
The process of displaying “F” on the payout amount display 27 and causing the speaker 28 to generate a game over sound is performed. As a result, the slot machine becomes game over (stopped state). Then, the process proceeds to S198, it is determined whether or not there is a reset operation, and S19 is performed until it is determined.
The process of 7 is continued. Then, an attendant of the game arcade inserts a predetermined key into the reset keyhole 3b to reset the switch 4
If is operated, a determination of YES is made in S198, the flow proceeds to S199, and the code display of “OF” is cleared,
After the game over sound is stopped, the process proceeds to S200. S1
98 and S199 constitute a stopping means capable of stopping the slot machine when the slot machine is in a predetermined state. Also, S1
Through S3, the stopping selection means for selecting whether or not the stopping means is to function is configured. With this configuration, depending on the business mode of the amusement hall, when the slot machine reaches the stopped state, the prize exchange is performed every time the slot machine reaches the stopped state. On the other hand, even if the slot machine reaches the stop state, in the game hall that employs the so-called non-quantitative system that continues the game without exchanging the prizes, the stop selection means Therefore, the stopping means may be selected so as not to function.

The following is another method for controlling the stop of the slot machine in accordance with the business mode of the game hall.

After the processing of S195 shown in FIG. 16, for example, the timer for automatic reset is set, then the processing of displaying the code "OF" and generating the game over sound is performed, and then the presence or absence of the game over is checked. Prepare a step to judge. If it is determined that the game is not over, the process proceeds to a step of determining whether or not the automatic reset timer has expired, and if the timer has not expired, the code "OF" is displayed again and Return to the step of generating the game over sound. Then, when the automatic reset timer expires, a process of clearing the code display and stopping the game over sound is executed, and then the process returns to S200 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is over in the step of determining whether or not the game is over, the process proceeds to the step of determining whether or not the reset operation is performed. When it is determined that the reset operation is not performed, the code "OF" is displayed and the process returns to the process of generating the game over sound. When it is determined that the reset operation is performed, the process proceeds to the process of clearing the code display and stopping the game over sound, and then proceeds to S200 of FIG.

That is, if the game is not set to be over in S1 to S3, wait for the automatic reset timer to expire, and when the timer is over, display a code indicating that the game is over automatically. When the game over sound is cleared to return to the game start processing and the game over processing is set, the code indicating the game over is displayed until the reset switch 4 is operated, and the game over sound is emitted. Try to keep the stoppage condition generated from the speaker. In the case of this another embodiment, the predetermined stopping cancellation condition is satisfied by the step of judging whether or not the automatic reset timer has ended and the processing step of clearing the code display and stopping the game over sound. By this, an automatic stop cancellation means for automatically canceling the stop is configured.
Further, the step of determining whether or not the reset operation is performed and the processing step of clearing the code display and stopping the game over sound constitute a manual stop canceling means for canceling stop by a manual operation. There is. Further, S1 to S3 constitute a stop release mode selection means for selecting either one of the stop release by the automatic stop release means and the stop release by the manual stop release means. According to this another embodiment, when the game is in the mode without game over, once the big bonus game is over, the game is over (stopped state),
Since the game over is automatically canceled when the predetermined time elapses, the game is not played for the predetermined time when the game is over. As a result, from the game over cancellation to the next game over or big after separating the game over state in which no game is played when the profit information such as inserted coins and the disadvantage information such as prize coins are aggregated by the hall management computer. It is also possible to collect information from the start of the bonus game to the game over as one unit.

The present invention may be a type of slot machine in which a game is performed by using pachinko balls instead of coins. In that case, the bet number input means detects the number of pachinko balls inserted by the player as the bet number. Further, a slot machine may be used in which a recording medium such as a card is inserted and a game is played by using the valuable value owned by the player specified by the recorded information of the recording medium. In this case, the operation detecting means for detecting the operation of the player for using a part of the valuable value owned by the player as the bet number serves as the bet number input means. Further, the variable display device may be automatically stopped after a predetermined time elapses without the stop button, or the variable display device may be variably disclosed by inputting the bet number without the start lever. The variable display device is a CRT, instead of the rotary reel type.
The symbols may be variably displayed by an electric display device composed of liquid crystal, LED, electroluminescence and the like.

[0076]

The present invention according to claim 1 is so-called 1
If the slot machine reaches the state where it should be stopped, such as times of exchange, etc., in the game hall where the business policy is to exchange the prize value that the player has acquired up to that time By selecting the stopping means to function by the selecting means, when the slot machine is in a predetermined state that should be stopped, the slot machine is stopped, and the business policy of the game hall It is possible to let the players exchange prizes. On the other hand, a game that adopts a business policy that allows the player to continue playing without causing the player to exchange prizes even if the slot machine is in a predetermined state that should be stopped, such as a non-quantitative system. In the field, even if the slot machine is in a predetermined state to be stopped, the slot machine does not become the stopped state by selecting the stop selecting means so as not to function. .
As a result, according to the business policy of the game hall, it is possible to allow the player to continue playing the game, and also to perform the complicated work of releasing the stopped state of the slot machine to allow the player to continue playing the game. It becomes unnecessary.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the slot machine is in a predetermined state, the slot machine is once in the stopped state due to the action of the stop means, but in the stopped state. As a method of canceling the slot machine, the automatic stop cancellation means for automatically canceling the stop and the manual stop cancellation means for canceling the stop by the manual operation are provided. Therefore, if the slot machine is in a predetermined state that should be stopped, such as a so-called one-time exchange, the business policy is to temporarily exchange the prize value that the player has acquired up to that point. In the game arcade, if the hit canceling by the hit canceling mode selecting means is adopted by the hit canceling mode selecting means, the hit canceling is not canceled unless a manual operation is performed. It is possible for players to exchange prizes according to the business policy. On the other hand, a business policy is adopted that allows a player to continue playing without giving a prize even if the slot machine is in a predetermined state to be stopped, such as a so-called non-quantity system. In the amusement park, by selecting the cancellation release by the automatic cancellation cancellation means by the cancellation cancellation mode selection means, even if the slot machine is once in the cancellation status, the cancellation is automatically canceled. After that, the player can be allowed to continue playing the game, and further, there is no need for the staff of the game hall to perform the complicated work of canceling the stop to allow the player to continue playing.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing an example of a slot machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing a partial internal structure of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a development view showing a symbol as identification information drawn on the outer circumference of a reel.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in the slot machine.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing program executed at power-on.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an interrupt program of a random counter updating process.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an interrupt program for error check processing.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a program for game start processing.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a program for game start processing.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a program for reel rotation processing.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a program for reel rotation processing.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a program for reel stop processing.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a program for reel stop processing.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a program for reel stop processing.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a program of winning determination processing.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a coin payout processing program.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a slot machine, 70 is a variable display device, 6L, 6
C, 6R are reels, 5L, 5C, 5R are variable display parts, 1
8 is a coin slot forming a part of the bet number input means, 12
Is a start lever that constitutes a part of the bet number input means, 14
Is a credit operation button forming a part of the bet number input means, 36 is a coin insertion sensor, 13 is a start switch, 45 is a control unit, 1B is a front frame of an example of a cover member,
4 is a reset switch, 44 is a door switch, 65 is a power switch, 27 is a payout amount indicator, and 64 is a re-game display lamp.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A predetermined game when a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information is provided, and a display result when the variable display device is variably stopped is predetermined specific identification information. A slot machine to which a value can be added, and a stopping means capable of stopping the slot machine when the slot machine is in a predetermined state, and whether or not the stopping means functions. A slot machine, comprising: stop selection means for selecting whether or not to stop. 2. A predetermined game is provided when a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information is provided and a display result when the variable display device is variably stopped is predetermined specific identification information. A slot machine that can be given value, and a stopping means that can put the slot machine into a stopped state when the slot machine is in a predetermined state, and a predetermined stop release condition is satisfied. Automatic stopping means for canceling the stopping automatically by means, manual stopping means for canceling the stopping by manual operation, canceling the stopping by the automatic stopping means and stopping by the manual stopping means A slot machine, comprising: a stop release mode selection means for selecting either one of stop release.