JP7069501B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A slot machine (rotating drum type gaming machine), which is a typical gaming machine, generally has a control related to the progress of a game using a reel (also referred to as a “rotating cylinder”) (for example, a reel drive control and a combination determination (“turning cylinder”). A main control board ("combination lottery") control, game media such as game medals input / payout control, game state transition control between multiple game states with different winning combination determination probabilities, etc.) (Also referred to as "main control means") and various effects for the purpose of improving the interest of the game according to the game situation (image effect by image display device (also referred to as "liquid crystal display device"), sound effect by speaker device, etc.) It is equipped with a sub-control board (also referred to as "sub-control means") that controls the execution of the above, and information transmission (transmission) between the two boards is performed in only one direction from the main control board to the sub-control board. It is possible.

Further, in a slot machine, an effective line is generally set by inserting a specified number of game media, and a reel rotation start operation such as tilting a start lever (also referred to as a "start lever") is performed by a player. Therefore, a combination determination process (also referred to as a "combination lottery process") is performed to determine one of the game combinations (also simply referred to as a "combination") or a loss, and then the plurality of reels start rotating. When a predetermined rotation speed is reached after the rotation of a plurality of reels starts, the reel rotation stop operation such as pressing the stop switch is enabled, and the player performs the reel rotation stop operation for each reel to perform each reel rotation stop operation. Is designed to stop rotating in sequence.

Usually, the rotation stop of a plurality of reels is controlled based on the timing of the reel rotation stop operation by the player and the determined combination. That is, each reel is controlled so that it can be stopped at an arbitrary timing within a predetermined time (usually, a time during which a maximum of 5 symbols can be moved) from the timing when the reel rotation stop operation is performed, whereby the winning combination is determined. The winning combination (also referred to as "establishment allowable combination") determined by processing (also referred to as "election" or "winning") is established as much as possible (combination of symbols constituting the establishment allowable combination (also referred to as "corresponding symbol")). Is stopped and displayed on the valid line), and the winning combination that has not been determined by the winning combination determination process is not established (the corresponding symbols constituting the winning combination other than the winning combination are not stopped and displayed on the valid line). In addition, the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed is also referred to as a "roll".

Further, as a game role, in addition to a normal role called a re-game role or a small role, a special role also called a bonus role is generally provided. A replay role is a role in which a game medium is not given (cannot be acquired) even if it is established, but a replay (a player can perform the next game without introducing a new game medium) is possible. Also called "role". A small role is a role that enables the acquisition of a predetermined number of game media at the time of establishment, and is also called a "winning role". A bonus role (special role) is a role in which a special game state (also referred to as a "special role", "special game", or "bonus game (game)") can be activated (settable) when the game is established. Is. The special gaming states are, for example, the winning combination probability of a predetermined small role (simply "decision probability", other "role lottery probability" (simply "lottery probability"), "role selection probability" (simply). It is a game state in which the "selection probability") and the "winning probability" (which may be simply referred to as the "winning probability") are higher than usual.

In many cases, only a small number of symbols are arranged on each reel. Therefore, even when the special combination is determined, the player performs the reel rotation stop operation for each reel at the timing when the corresponding symbol can be stopped and displayed while discriminating the symbol to be rotated and displayed (such as this). If the operation cannot be performed (also called "pushing"), it is difficult to establish a special role. However, if a special role has been decided but it cannot be established, the information indicating that the special role has been decided will be carried over to the next game ("Special". It is also called "carrying over the winning of the role", "carrying over the winning of the special role", etc.), and even for players who are not good at pushing, the opportunity to establish the decided special role is guaranteed (having a winning). There are also special roles that cannot be surpassed).

Further, in the conventional slot machine, a plurality of RT states (game states) having different probability of determining the winning combination of the re-game combination are provided, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed). It is generally known that the RT state is changed to another RT state. Such a transition between RT states is controlled by the main control board because the combination (re-game combination) has a variation in the combination determination probability. Further, the period in which the winning combination probability of the replaying combination is controlled to the highest set RT state may be referred to as a replay time.

On the other hand, it is also possible to set a game period called AT (assist time) to notify information so that the player can play a game advantageously, and perform a predetermined notification effect (assist effect) within this game period. ing. Such an AT may be set during a period (replay time) controlled to the RT state in which the probability of determining the role of the replaying combination is set to the highest, and the AT during such a replay time may be set. It is generally called ART (assist replay time). Actually, even if the winning combination probability of the replaying combination is not controlled to the highest set RT state, ART (assist) is a state in which it is decided to control to such an RT state. Replay time) is also called. As an assist effect performed during AT, for example, when a small winning combination that enables acquisition of a game medium is determined, that is notified or the determined small winning combination is established (a corresponding symbol is an effective line). The operation mode of the stop switch (operation order indicating the order in which a plurality of stop switches should be operated (also referred to as "push order") and the stop switch, which are required for displaying the stop on the top, are displayed. It is known to notify the operation position (also referred to as "push position") indicating when the reel should be operated at what rotation position. It should be noted that a game combination (combination determination result) in which the symbol combination stopped and displayed differs depending on the difference in the pushing order is also referred to as a "pushing order combination".

There is also a slot machine (also referred to as a "sub AT machine") in which the above-mentioned control processing related to AT (also referred to as "AT-related control processing") is performed exclusively by a sub control means. However, since there was a problem that AT could be forcibly set by performing fraudulent acts (goto acts) on the sub-control means, it is more difficult to perform fraudulent acts than the sub-control means these days. There are many slot machines (also referred to as "main AT machines") that perform a part of AT-related control processing by the main control means. For example, the main control means exclusively performs the process related to the setting of the AT and the process of determining the push order to be notified during the AT, and the sub control means is mainly determined by the main control means during the AT set by the main control means. There is known a main AT machine that performs a process of executing notification (assist effect) of the pressed order. In such a main AT machine, various information about the AT is managed by the main control means, and the information is appropriately transmitted from the main control means to the sub control means.

Generally, in slot machines, on the game store side, the role determination result ("role lottery result" (simply "lottery result" is also possible), "role selection result" (simply "selection result" is also possible), "role winning result" (It may be referred to simply as "winning result"). The setting value for setting the probability of determining (may be simply referred to as "winning result") can be changed within a range of multiple stages. Since the difference in the winning combination probability (also referred to as "setting difference") affects the payout rate of the slot machine, the set value is an index for the game store to manage the payout rate, and is used by the player. It has become of great interest as an index for acquiring more game media. Among the combination determination results (winning combinations), those in which the combination determination probability does not change at any set value (also referred to as "combination determination result without setting difference") and those in which the combination determination probability changes depending on the setting difference (also referred to as "combination determination result without setting difference"). It is also divided into "results of winning combinations with different settings").

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

Further, in the gaming machine, the number of gaming media (also referred to as “acquired number”) acquired by the player in the gaming state (also referred to as “advantageous gaming state”) which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is advantageous. Many of them are displayed during or at the end of the game state, but there are also some measures to improve the interest of the game. For example, there is known a gaming machine configured to display the number of acquired media, which is the difference between the gaming medium used for the game and the gaming medium paid out by the payout means, by operating a button (for example, Patent Document 3 below). See). Further, during and at the end of the special game, two or more types of game medium information regarding the number of acquired game media in the special game are displayed on the image display means, and at least one game medium information is displayed in a specific drawing mode. A gaming machine configured to do so is known (see, for example, Patent Document 4 below).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-141491 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-198476 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-31471 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-68236

In the conventional gaming machine, various measures have been taken in order to improve the playability and improve the interest of the game and to enable the game to be played smoothly, but there is room for further improvement.

For example, in a bonus game, playing a game in which a counter value is updated according to a game result or the like and a privilege is given when the updated counter value reaches a predetermined value is to improve the playability in the bonus game. It will be useful. Further, the configuration in which the privilege is given when the value of the counter reaches a predetermined value has an advantage that it is easy for the player to understand that the grant of the privilege is confirmed. However, the counter value may reach a predetermined value at an early stage, and in that case, if it is easy for the player to understand that the privilege will be granted, the player will be overwhelmed at that point. , There is a risk that the interest of the game after that will decline.

Further, displaying the number of acquired game media in the advantageous gaming state and notifying the player is useful in that the player can grasp the result of the game in the advantageous gaming state. However, if the value of the number of acquisitions displayed at the end of the advantageous gaming state is small, the player who sees it is disappointed and offended that he / she did not obtain a satisfactory result, and the motivation for playing is greatly reduced. There is also a risk of doing so.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of smoothly advancing a game even if a component for holding a reel unit falls .

The gaming machine according to the present invention has the following features. In the following description of the feature configuration, an example of the corresponding configuration in the embodiment described later is shown in parentheses.
The gaming machine of the present invention includes a main control means, a reel unit including a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a gaming machine housing having an open front surface, and a left side of the gaming machine housing when viewed from the front. In a gaming machine equipped with a front door that is connected to and can be opened and closed via a hinge mechanism, a counter that can count the advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player and the number of acquisitions of the gaming medium in the advantageous gaming state. When displaying the end screen of the advantageous gaming state, if the value of the counter satisfies a predetermined condition, the acquired number information can be displayed and the end screen of the advantageous gaming state is displayed. When the value of the counter does not satisfy a predetermined condition, the acquisition number information is not displayed, and inside the gaming machine housing, the reel unit, a fixing portion for fixing the reel unit, and a fixed portion for fixing the reel unit. A main tank member for storing the game medium and an auxiliary tank member installed in the vicinity of the main tank member for storing the game medium overflowing from the main tank member are provided, and the main tank member is provided. A slope portion that descends from the main tank member to the auxiliary tank member is provided in a part of the above, and the reel unit and the fixing portion can be held by a plurality of conductive locking parts. The slope portion is arranged vertically below a predetermined locking component among the plurality of locking components in a state where the reel unit and the fixing portion are held by the plurality of locking components. In a state where the auxiliary tank member is installed inside the gaming machine, the first member and the second member for detecting whether or not the gaming medium stored in the auxiliary tank member is full are provided. It is characterized in that it has at least, and the distance between the first member and the second member is configured to be longer than the length in the longitudinal direction of the predetermined locking component.

The gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 1) according to the modified example of the present invention includes a main control means for performing a winning combination lottery and a sub-control means for controlling a predetermined effect, and is advantageous for the player (for example). For example, a gaming machine capable of performing a bonus game), and as a role selected in the role lottery, different symbol combinations (for example, "bell bell bell", "replay bell" depending on the pushing order by the player A push order combination (for example, winnings A to C) that enables display of "replay" or "replay bell watermelon / cherry") is provided, and a specific period (for example, push order selection) is provided as the period during which the advantageous game is performed. It has a game execution period) and a non-specific period (for example, a push order selection game non-execution period). When the selection game is executed and the push order combination is selected in the non-specific period, the push order selection game is not executed, and the push order notification for notifying the player of a predetermined push order (for example,). , Bell alignment navigation) is performed by both the main control means and the sub control means, and in the advantageous game, a predetermined counter value (for example, a star counter value) is determined by the time the specific period is started. Is set to the initial value (for example, "3"), the value of the counter set is updated so as to increase or decrease according to the result of the push order selection game, and the value of the counter at the end of the specific period is the value of the counter. If the value is equal to or higher than the initial value, a predetermined privilege is given.

According to the gaming machine having such a configuration, a privilege is given when the value of the counter updated according to the result of the push order selection game played in the specific period is equal to or higher than the initial value at the end of the specific period. The default. Therefore, even if the counter value deviates from the initial value at an early stage of a specific period, if there is a possibility that the counter value will increase or decrease after that and become more than or less than the initial value at the end of the specific period. , Whether or not the privilege will be granted is not confirmed at that time. Whether or not the privilege can be granted is determined by whether the counter value at the end of a specific period is no longer likely to exceed the initial value regardless of how the counter value increases or decreases after that, or conversely, the initial value. It is the time when there is no possibility that it will be less than. Therefore, at least at the early stage of the specific period, whether or not the privilege can be granted is not determined, and the determination may be delayed until the end of the specific period.

In addition, unlike the configuration in which it is determined that the privilege will be granted when the value of the counter reaches a predetermined value, even if the possibility of granting the privilege is internally determined in the middle of a specific period, the counter at that time. If the relationship between the value of and the number of remaining games is not fully understood, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the possibility of granting the privilege is confirmed. Therefore, it can be difficult for the player to understand whether or not the privilege is granted until the end of a specific period. In addition, it becomes possible to enhance the playability of the push order selection game during the privilege period. Further, in the non-specific period, when the push order combination is selected, the push order selection game is not executed, and the push order notification for notifying the player of the predetermined push order is performed. It is possible to easily identify that the push order selection game is not played.

According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, the gaming can proceed smoothly even if the parts for holding the reel unit fall .

It is a front view of the 1st slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the said 1st slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of the reel of the said 1st slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination in the said 1st slot machine. In the first slot machine, (A) shows a winning item (replay / winning) in a winning combination decision, and (B) shows a winning item (bonus) in a winning combination decision. It is a block diagram which conceptually shows the function of the said 1st slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship of each RT state in the said 1st slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship of each game mode in the said 1st slot machine. It is a figure which shows the correspondence relationship between the navigation number, the corresponding push order, and the display content in the said 1st slot machine. (A) in the first slot machine is a diagram showing an outline of a bonus game period, and (B) is a diagram showing an outline of main processing in a push order selection game. In the first slot machine, (A) is the content of the role determination during the bonus game, (B) is the content of the game level lottery, (C) is the content of the winning navigation lottery, and (D) is the content of the resurrection lottery. It is a figure which shows. In the first slot machine, (A) is a bell alignment effect (when winning A is selected), (B) is a push order selection effect, (C) is a winning navigation effect (when winning A is selected), and (D) is a game result. It is a figure which shows the mode example of the game result notification effect (subtraction), (F) of the game result notification effect (addition), (E), and the game result notification effect (maintenance), respectively. In the first slot machine, (A) is the end image (1), (B) is the end image (2), (C) is the end image (3), and (D) is the end image (4), (E). Is a diagram showing an example of the mode of displaying the number of acquisitions during the game, respectively, in the end images (5) and (F). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game progress control processing in the said 1st slot machine. In the first slot machine, (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of bonus game set processing, and (B) is a flowchart showing the flow of bonus game lever time processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the push order selection process in the said 1st slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game mode 5 all-time body stop processing in the 1st slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game result processing in the said 1st slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer interrupt processing in the said 1st slot machine. It is a perspective view of the state which the front door of the 2nd slot machine is opened. It is a perspective view seen from the back side of the front door in the 2nd slot machine. It is a front view which shows the state which the main control device of the 2nd slot machine is attached to the inside of a housing. It is a front view of the main control board of the 2nd slot machine. It is an enlarged detailed view of the K part shown in FIG. In the second slot machine, (A) is the front configuration of the payout number indicator lamp and the storage number indicator lamp, (B) is the name of each segment lamp, and (C) is an example of displaying the payout number by the payout number indicator lamp. D) is a diagram showing an example of displaying an error by the payout number display lamp, and (E) is a diagram showing an example of displaying a navigation number by the payout number display lamp. In the second slot machine, (A) is a display example when the setting is changed by the payout number display lamp, (B) is another display example when the setting is changed by the payout number display lamp, and (C) is a display example when the setting is changed by the payout number display lamp. Another display example when changing the setting, (D) is an example of displaying the set value by the payout number display lamp, (E) is another display example of the set value by the payout number display lamp, and (F) is the payout number display lamp. It is a figure which shows yet another display example of the setting value by. It is a schematic plan view which shows the modification of the medal slot member of the 2nd slot machine. In the conventional slot machine, (A) is a schematic view for explaining the field of view from the back side of the front door, and (B) is another schematic view for explaining the field of view from the back side of the front door. It is a perspective view of the state which the front door of the 2nd slot machine is removed. It is an internal front view which shows the positional relationship between the reel unit of the 2nd slot machine and the medal payout device. It is an internal side view which shows the positional relationship between the reel unit of the 2nd slot machine and the medal payout device. A diagram showing a schematic configuration of a medal auxiliary tank of the second slot machine ((A) is a plan view, (B) is a sectional view in an empty state, (C) is a sectional view in a full state, (D). Is a cross-sectional view of a temporarily full state, and (E) is a cross-sectional view of a modified mode). In the second slot machine, (A) is an example of the size of the coupling member, (B) is an example of the spacing and size of the two electrode pins, and (C) is the coupling member in the medal auxiliary tank. It is a figure which shows the action when it falls. It is an internal front view which shows the mode of changing the positional relationship between the reel unit of the 2nd slot machine and the medal payout device.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the above drawings.
In the following description, the "combination determination process" is defined by a plurality of preset combination determination result numbers (composed of one or more game combinations or losses (except when no loss is set)). It means a selection act (also referred to as "role determination") such as a lottery performed using an electronic device or the like in order to randomly select one or more combination determination result numbers (winning items). .. Here, the combination determination result number is one or more game combinations (also referred to as "establishment allowable combination" or "winning combination") that are allowed to be established in the game in which the combination determination result number is determined (elected). It defines) or loss. In addition, the combination determination is also referred to as "role lottery" or "internal lottery", and the "selection" in the lottery or winning is also referred to as "lottery" or "sen".

In addition, when describing "establishment of a game combination", "establishment of a game combination", etc., "establishment" means a game combination corresponding to the determined combination determination result number (a game combination with a payout of a game medal). A combination of symbols (corresponding symbols) constituting a game combination (regardless of whether it is a small combination) or a game combination without payout (re-game combination or special combination) is a predetermined stop mode (for example, a mode in which it is lined up on an effective line described later). It is used as a concept to indicate that it is displayed in. However, regarding the timing of establishment, for example, when the reel stop operation is performed at the timing when the corresponding symbol of the game combination can be stopped and displayed on the effective line, or the corresponding symbol of the game combination is stopped on the effective line. It can be set to an appropriate timing, such as when it is displayed, when the slot machine identifies that the corresponding symbol of the game combination is stopped and displayed on the valid line, or when the identified result is stored in the storage area. ..

Further, in the following description, the provisions necessary for playing a game among the operation (maintenance operation) for inserting a game medal into the medal insertion slot 21 (described later) and the credited (stored) game medal by the player. The pressing operation of the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 for using a number of game medals for a game is collectively referred to as a betting operation. In addition, this bet operation, the pressing operation of the clearing switch 24 described later, the tilting operation of the start lever (also referred to as “start switch”) 25, and the pressing operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c by the player are collectively used in the game. Called an operation. In general, "insertion" in a slot machine means "inserting a game medal into a slot machine" or "using a game medal for a game". There is. In the following explanation, basically, the word "input" is used in the former meaning, and the word "bet" is used in the latter meaning.

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

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

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

In the following description, the "push navigation" refers to a process (act) of notifying the push order and the push position in order to assist the establishment of the game combination selected by the combination determination. Among the push navigation, the one that assists the establishment of the replay role is "RP navigation" (RP is an abbreviation for replay), the one that assists the establishment of the winning role (small role) is "winning navigation", and the specific design is What assists the stop display is also referred to as "eye-pushing navigation" (mainly performed on the sub-control means side). Also, when you want to distinguish between the push navigation performed on the main control means side and the push navigation performed on the sub control means side, the former is referred to as "main side push navigation" ("main side RP navigation", "main side winning navigation"". , "Main side push navigation"), and the latter is also called "sub side push navigation" ("sub side RP navigation", "sub side winning navigation", "sub side push navigation"), or "push navigation" It is also called "directing" ("RP navigation directing", "winning navigation directing", "pressing navigation directing").

Further, in the following description and drawings, numerical values may be expressed as binary numbers or hexadecimal numbers in addition to decimal numbers. Therefore, in order to distinguish between them, "B" is added to the end of the numerical value when it is expressed in binary, and "H" is added to the end of the numerical value when it is expressed in hexadecimal. In addition, when expressing in decimal, nothing is added to the end of the numerical value.

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FIG. 1 shows a first slot machine (referred to as “slot machine 1”) as an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, and the basic configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 1. This will be described with reference to FIG.
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As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 2 that is openably and closably attached to the front surface of the main body housing. A middle panel assembly 20, a lower panel assembly 30 and a saucer assembly 40 are attached.

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

At the center of the middle panel assembly 20, a display window W facing the surfaces of the three reels 3a, 3b, 3c arranged side by side in the main body housing is provided, and below the display window W. , Medal slot 21 for inserting game medals (game media), 1-BET switch 22 for betting one game medal within the credited range, maximum bet allowance (for example, 3) games MAX-BET switch 23 for betting medals at once, clearing switch 24 for paying out bet game medals and / or credited game medals, all reels 3a, 3b, 3c (reels) The start lever 25, which is operated when starting the rotation of the "reel"), and the three stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c (left side in the figure) for individually stopping the rotation of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c. The stop switch 26a of the above corresponds to the reel 3a, the central stop switch 26b corresponds to the reel 3b, and the stop switch 26c on the right side corresponds to the reel 3c). A reject switch 27 or the like for returning is provided. The start lever is also referred to as a "start switch", and the stop switch is also referred to as a "stop button" or the like.

The inside of the medal insertion slot 21 is a receiving passage (leading to the hopper 50 described later) through which the inserted game medal is passed when the inserted game medal is effectively accepted, and the inside is the case where the inserted game medal is not accepted. It branches into a return passage through which the game medals pass (leading to the game medal payout exit 41 described later), and a blocker 48 (see FIG. 2) is provided at the branch portion. The blocker 48 guides the game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 to the receiving passage during the period when the inserted game medals are effectively accepted, and is inserted into the medal slot 21 during the other period. The receiving passage and the returning passage are selectively configured so that one can be opened and the other can be closed so that the game medal is guided to the return passage. In the following description, the ON state of the blocker 48 indicates a state in which the game medal inserted in the medal insertion slot 21 is guided to the receiving passage (game medal acceptable state), and the OFF state of the blocker 48 means that the medal is inserted. It is assumed that the game medal inserted into the mouth 21 is guided to the return passage (game medal unacceptable state).

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

When both the inserted medal sensor 28a and the inserted medal sensor 28b detect a game medal, it means that the game medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 and the inserted game medal has been effectively accepted. On the other hand, if the inserted medal sensor 28a detects the game medal, but the inserted medal sensor 28b does not detect the game medal, the game medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 21, but the inserted game medal is effectively accepted. It means that it was returned without. Further, when the three inserted medal sensors 28a, 28b, 28c detect the passage of the game medal in an order different from the predetermined order (the order of 28a, 28c, 28b), or when some of the inserted medal sensors pass the game medal. If is not detected, it means that an abnormal passage such as a backflow of a game medal has occurred.

The display window W is configured so that when all the three reels 3a to 3c are stopped, three symbols for each reel, a total of nine symbols, are visually displayed by the player. The winning line 29 that horizontally connects the symbol display areas in the middle of the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c is a winning line that is activated by betting a specified number of game medals, and is on the activated winning line. It is configured so that it can be determined whether or not a game combination has been established based on the combination of symbols displayed as stopped. The activated winning line is also referred to as a "valid line".

Further, various display lamps composed of LED lamps and the like are arranged in the slot machine 1. In the present embodiment, the MAX-BET switch indicator lamp 46a, the BET number indicator lamp 46b, the insertable indicator lamp 46c, the game start indicator lamp 46d, the replay indicator lamp 46e, the status indicator lamp 46f, and the number of times indicator lamp are used as indicator lamps. It is provided with 46 g, a storage number display lamp 46h, and a payout number display lamp 46j. These display lamps are configured to be controlled by the main control board 60 (main control means 100) described later.

The MAX-BET switch indicator lamp 46a is lit in a situation where a game medal can be bet, and is arranged inside the MAX-BET switch 23. When the MAX-BET switch 23 is lit, the MAX-BET switch 23 is partially or wholly lit. It is designed to make it shine. Other display lamps are arranged laterally or below the display window W in the middle panel assembly 20.

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

The status display lamp 46f is lit when the stored (credit) game medal is settled, and the number display lamp 46g is, for example, an initial value of the number of AT games (when AT is set). For example, "30") is displayed, and then the display value of each game and the number of AT games is subtracted by 1, and when the number of AT games to be added is determined, the added number is added and displayed. The stored number display lamp 46h (hereinafter, also referred to as “CRE lamp 46h”) displays the number of stored game medals while incrementing by 1, and the payout number display lamp 46j has a small winning combination described later. The number of game medals to be paid out is incremented by 1 and displayed. The stored number display lamp 46h and the payout number display lamp 46j each display two 7-segment indicators (seven-segment lamps for displaying numbers, decimal points (dots)) in order to display the numbers in the upper digit and the numbers in the lower digit. It consists of one segment lamp representing).

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

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

A transparent lower panel cover 31 is attached to the central portion of the lower panel assembly 30, and decorative lamps 32a and 32b are arranged at both left and right ends thereof. A translucent lower panel base and a lower panel illuminating lamp (neither of which is shown) provided with a predetermined pattern are attached to the back surface side of the lower panel cover 31, and the lower panel illuminating lamp is lit. By doing so, the design of the lower panel base is configured to be illuminated from the rear surface side.

The saucer assembly 40 is provided with a game medal payout outlet 41 for paying out game medals, and a game medal storage plate 42 for storing game medals so as to face the game medal payout outlet 41. An ashtray 43 is provided on the left side of the game medal storage plate 42. Further, on the left and right sides of the game medal payout outlet 41, a speaker port 45a composed of a large number of small holes facing the front surface of a pair of lower speakers 44a and 44b (see FIG. 2) arranged on the back side of the saucer assembly 40. , 45b are formed.

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

<Reel>
Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is configured to be rotated by being driven by stepping motors 35a, 35b, 35c (see FIG. 2), respectively. Further, each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is composed of a translucent member, and a translucent reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols (see FIG. 3) are displayed is displayed on the outer peripheral surface thereof. It is pasted. Further, back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c (see FIG. 2) are arranged on the inner surface side of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c, and by turning on the back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c, a display window is displayed. The area of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c facing in W is illuminated as a whole from the inner surface side, or a predetermined symbol combination (for example, on the effective line 29 or on the effective line 29, which is stopped and displayed on each reel 3a, 3b, 3c, etc. It is configured to illuminate only a part of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c so as to make the corresponding symbols of the game combinations arranged at different positions from the effective line 29 stand out.

<Basic operation for playing games>
To play a game on the slot machine 1, first bet by actually inserting a game medal into the medal slot 21, or by operating either the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23, the credit range. By betting a specified number of game medals within, the winning line 29 is activated. In the present embodiment, the specified number of game medals required to activate the winning line 29 is set to 3 in each of the non-RT, RT1, RT2, and RT3 RT states described later. However, the specified number is not limited to this, and it is possible to change the specified number as appropriate, such as setting the specified number to a different value according to the RT state or the like. Further, a plurality of winning lines may be provided, and the number of activated winning lines or the like may be changed according to the number of bets on the game medal.

Next, when the player operates the start lever 25, the number of bets is determined (the bet game medals are used for the game), the combination determination process described later is performed, and then the minimum game time (minimum game time (). The minimum time that must be secured from the start of rotation of all reels in one game to the start of rotation of all reels in the next game (for example, 4.1).
After confirming that) has passed, each reel 3a to 3c starts to rotate, and a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3a to 3c move up and down in the display window W (normally). , From top to bottom) is displayed. Then, when the rotation of the reels 3a to 3c reaches a predetermined speed and becomes a constant speed rotation, each of the stop switches 26a to 26c is activated (the operation of the stop switch can be effectively accepted), and the player can use the stop switch 26a. Is configured to stop the rotation of the reel 3a, the stop switch 26b to stop the rotation of the reel 3b, and the stop switch 26c to stop the rotation of the reel 3c.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The power switch 81 is a switch that accepts power-on and power-off operations from the power supply device 80 to the slot machine 1, and the reset switch 82 has a predetermined error (an error other than the above-mentioned E system error) in the slot machine 1. When it occurs, it is a switch operated by a game clerk or the like when the cause of the error is removed and the error is resolved. By operating the reset switch 82, the error occurrence information stored in the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70 is cleared, and accordingly, the processing at the time of error resolution is performed by the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70. Will be executed. Further, the setting key type switch 83 is a switch that is operated when the setting confirmation and the setting change of the setting value that determines the degree (rank) of the winning combination probability is performed, and the setting change switch 84 has a plurality of setting values. It is a switch for changing in stages (six stages in this embodiment).

When the front door 2 is open (also referred to as "door open state") and power is being supplied to the slot machine 1 (power switch 81 is ON), the setting key type switch 83 is turned ON. By operating, the setting can be confirmed. Further, in the state where the door is open and the power is not supplied to the slot machine 1 (the power switch 81 is in the OFF state), the setting key type switch 83 is operated in the ON state, and the power switch 81 is operated in that state. Is operated in the ON state (the power is turned on to the slot machine 1), so that the setting can be changed. Further, each time the setting change switch 84 is operated in that state, the set value can be updated step by step. Further, after updating the set value, the updated set value is confirmed by tilting the start lever 25, and after the set value is confirmed, the setting key type switch 83 is operated to the OFF state to complete the setting change work. It is designed to do. The setting key type switch 83 can be switched between an ON state and an OFF state by inserting a predetermined key member (setting key) into a predetermined lock member provided on the main body side and rotating the switch. There is. In addition, setting confirmation and setting change cannot be executed while the game is being executed (when the game medal is bet (including the case where the game medal is automatically bet) or when the reel is rotating). It is possible to execute it only while waiting for the game. At the time of setting confirmation and setting change, the set value is displayed on the payout number display lamp 46j using 6 integer values of "1 to 6" (separate for setting value display). The lamp may be provided in the housing of the slot machine 1 or the like).

The electric power from the power supply device 80 is supplied to the sub-main control board 70A via the main control board 60, and further to the sub-sub control board 70B via the sub-main control board 70A (power supply device 80). Power may be supplied directly to the sub-main control board 70A and the sub-sub control board 70B). A supply voltage monitoring circuit that monitors the voltage supply state on the circuit that supplies power from the power supply device 80 to the main control board 60 and on the circuit that supplies power to the sub-main control board 70A via the main control board 60. (Not shown) are provided respectively. Each supply voltage monitoring circuit determines that the power supply is cut off when the supply voltage drops to a predetermined voltage value, and outputs a power supply cutoff detection signal to the main CPU 61 and the sub-main CPU 71 described later. Further, in each supply voltage monitoring circuit, when the supply voltage returns to a predetermined voltage value (a value different from the voltage value for power failure determination (for example, a high value), but may be the same value). It is determined that the power is turned on, and the power on detection signal is output to the main CPU 61 and the sub main CPU 71. The voltage value at the time of detecting the power failure of the main control board 60 is set to a value higher than the voltage value at the time of detecting the power failure of the sub-main control board 70A, and precedes the sub-main control board 70A. The main control board 60 is configured to perform a process programmed to be executed when the power is turned off (power off process) (the same may be applied to power on).

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

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

Further, although not shown, the main CPU 61 is connected to a data counter, a hall computer, or the like via an external connection terminal board or the like when a predetermined gaming state (for example, an AT state or a bonus state) is reached. A predetermined signal (also referred to as an "outer end signal") is output, and the outer end signal is configured to be able to manage the number of times set in the predetermined gaming state and present it to the player.

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

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

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

On the sub-sub control board 70B, a sub-sub CPU 75 that mainly performs various arithmetic processes related to control of image effect and sound effect, a ROM 76 that is a read-only storage device that stores a control program, and the like, and information can be written and read. A RAM 77, which is a storage device, is arranged, and each drive circuit or the like operates according to a control program stored in the ROM 76, so that control related to an image effect or a sound effect is performed. The ROM 76 and the RAM 77 are non-volatile storage devices, and are configured to hold the stored information even when power is not supplied.

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

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

<Type of game role>
In the present embodiment, the symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed on the reels 3a to 3c are set as shown in FIG. 4, and they are the symbol combinations (corresponding symbols) that constitute the game combination. The game roles in the present embodiment include one special role (BB role; BB is an abbreviation for big bonus, also referred to as "type 1 BB"), and five re-game roles 1 to 5. A total of 11 prizes are set, including 5 winning prizes (small wins) of small wins 1-5. The symbol combinations (corresponding symbols) for establishing each game combination, the number of game medals to be paid out when the game combination is established, and the like are as shown in FIG.

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

In this embodiment, only the BB role is provided as a special role, but as another special role, the RB role (RB is an abbreviation for regular bonus) and the MB role (MB is an abbreviation for middle bonus. ) May be provided. Then, when the RB combination is established, the RB game as a bonus game may be set to start from the next game, and when the MB combination is established, the MB game as a bonus game may be started from the next game. In this case, the RB game is terminated when, for example, the small winning combination is established a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) or the game is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times), and the MB game is performed. For example, it may be terminated when a predetermined number (for example, more than 200) of game medals are paid out. Further, a plurality of special roles (for example, a plurality of types of BB roles may be provided, or both a BB role and an MB role may be provided).

If the re-games 1 to 5 are established, the game medals will not be paid out, but the next game will be played without reducing the number of game medals held by the player (without inserting new game medals). It is a game role (replay role) that is permitted. Among them, the establishment of the re-gaming combination 2 is a condition for transition from non-RT to RT1, which will be described later, and the establishment of the re-gaming combination 3 is a condition for transition from RT1 to non-RT. .. For this reason, the replaying combination 2 is also referred to as "RT1 transition RP", and the replaying combination 3 is also referred to as "non-RT transition RP". Further, the re-game combination 1 is also referred to as "normal RP", and the re-game combinations 4 and 5 are also referred to as "white seven RP" because the symbol "white seven" is included in the corresponding symbols.

As shown in FIG. 3 (reel symbols), the symbols "replay" on each reel of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel constituting the replay combination 1 are arranged every 5 symbols or less on each reel. There is. As a result, when the replay combination 1 is won, the corresponding symbol "replay / replay / replay" may be stopped and displayed on the effective line 29 regardless of the push order or push position (also referred to as "pull"). It is possible (see the description of reel rotation stop control by the reel control means 134 described later). Like this re-game combination 1, a combination that can draw the corresponding symbol (one of them if there are a plurality of sets) onto the effective line 29 regardless of the operation timing of each stop switch is defined as "100". It is also called "a game role that can be pulled in". In addition, the re-game combination 2 and 3 are also 100% retractable game combinations like the re-game combination 1.

Small wins 1 to 5 are game wins (winning wins) configured so that a predetermined number of game medals are paid out at the time of establishment. Small roles 1 to 3 are also referred to as "bell roles" because the symbol "bell" is included in each corresponding symbol. Of the bell roles, the small role 1 is also referred to as a "bell-matched bell" because its corresponding symbol is "bell-bell-bell" (also referred to as "roll A"). Similarly, the small role 2 is also referred to as a "replay bell" because its corresponding symbol is "replay bell replay" (also referred to as "roll B"), and the small role 3 has its corresponding symbol "replay". -Because it is "bell watermelon / cherry" (also referred to as "roll C"; "/" means "or"), it is also referred to as "barakeme bell". The corresponding symbol can be changed as appropriate. For example, the corresponding symbol of the small winning combination 2 may be a symbol combination in which a predetermined symbol (for example, "bar") is aligned. Small roles 1 to 3 are game roles that can be drawn in 100%.

The small role 4 is also referred to as a "cherry role" because the corresponding symbol is "cherry, ANY, ANY" (ANY indicates that it is an arbitrary symbol). Further, the small winning combination 4 is also referred to as a "rare winning combination" because the winning probability in the winning combination is set lower than that of the other small winning combination. The small role 5 is a winning role whose corresponding symbol is "blue seven blank blank". Since the number of payouts at the time of establishment of the small winning combination 5 is set to one, it is also referred to as a "one-card winning combination".

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

The YK numbers 1 to 8 shown in FIG. 5 (A) are associated with the winning items (re-games A to H) in which the winning combination is composed of the re-gaming combination. In the remarks column of FIG. 5 (A), when the winning combination corresponding to each winning item is established, the transition status of the RT state when the winning combination is established, and each RT state (described later). Whether or not to be selected in non-RT, RT1, RT2, RT3) (○ indicates that selection is possible, × indicates that there is no possibility of selection), etc. (Remarks in FIG. 5 (B)) The same applies to the column). Re-game A (YK number 1) is a combination determination result in which the re-game combination 1 is the sole winning combination, and when this is selected, the re-game combination 1 is always established regardless of the push order or the push position. The reel stop control is performed so as to.

In the re-games B to D (YK numbers 2 to 4), a plurality of re-game combinations including the re-game combination 1 and the re-game combination 2 which is the RT1 transition RP are associated with each other as duplicate winning combinations. When is selected, the following reel stop control is performed. That is, when each stop switch is operated according to a predetermined push order (also referred to as "correct answer push order") (also referred to as "push order correct answer"), the re-game combination 2 which is the RT1 transition RP is always established. , When each stop switch is operated without following the correct answer pressing order (also referred to as "when the pressing order is incorrect"), the duplicate winning re-game combination 1 is always established. These re-games B to D are set so that they can be selected only during non-RT, which will be described later, and whether the RT state is promoted (shifted from non-RT to RT1) or maintained (non-RT) depending on the push order. It is set as a winning combination result (winning item) in which (whether it stays in) is controlled. The "left", "middle", and "right" of "left first", "middle first", and "right first" described in the remarks column in the figure are stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c. Means, "first" means the push order in which the stop switch is operated first. For example, "middle first" represents the push order in which the stop switch 26b is operated first (the push order after the second is irrelevant).

In the re-games E to G (YK numbers 5 to 7), a plurality of re-game combinations including the re-game combination 1 and the re-game combination 3 which is a non-RT transition RP are associated as duplicate winning combinations. When any of the re-games E to G is selected, the re-game combination 1 is always established when the push order by the player is the correct push order, and the re-game combination 3 is always established when the push order is incorrect. Is controlled. These re-games E to G are set so that they can be selected only in RT1 described later, and depending on the push order, whether to maintain the RT state (whether to stay at RT1) or to make the player fall (shift from RT1 to non-RT). Is set as the result of determining the winning combination to be controlled.

In the re-game H (YK number 8), the re-game combination 1 and the re-game combinations 4 and 5 which are white seven RPs are associated with each other as duplicate winning combinations. When the re-game H is selected, the push order by the player is "right-> middle-> left", and depending on the push position on the right reel and the middle reel, the symbol "white seven" is used on both the right reel and the middle reel. If you pull in, the re-game combination 4 is established, the push order by the player is "right → middle → left", and the design "white seven" is pulled in on the right reel, but in the middle reel If the symbol "White Seven" cannot be pulled in, or if the push order by the player is "right → left → middle" and the symbol "white seven" is pulled in on the right reel, the replaying role 5 Is controlled to hold. On the other hand, if the push order by the player is left first or middle first, or if the push order is right first and the symbol "White Seven" cannot be pulled in on the right reel, the re-game combination 1 is always played. It is controlled to hold. This re-game H is set so that it can be selected only in RT1 described later, and if the right first push order operation is performed at the time of selection, the symbol "white seven" is aligned on the effective line 29. It is set as a result of determining the role for so-called fanning, which is not the same. It should be noted that the re-games B to H are also referred to as "push-order re-game combination" because the re-game combination to be established differs depending on the push order of the player.

YK numbers 9 to 13 are associated with winning items (winning A to D) in which the winning combination is composed of small winning combinations. In the winning A, the small winning combinations 1 to 3 which are bell roles are associated with each other as duplicate winning winning combinations. When the prize A is selected, the small winning combination 1 is always established if the player's push order is left first, the small winning combination 2 is established if the player is middle first, and the small winning combination 3 is established if the player is right first. Is controlled to do. In the winning B, the small winning combination 1 to 3 as a bell role and the small winning combination 4 as a cherry role are associated as duplicate winning combinations. When the winning B is selected, the small winning combination 3 is always established if the player's push order is left first, the small winning combination 1 is established if the player is middle first, and the small winning combination 2 is established if the player is right first. Is controlled to do. In the winning C, the small winning combination 1 to 3 as a bell role, the small winning combination 4 as a cherry role, and the small winning combination 5 as a single role are associated as duplicate winning combinations. When the winning C is selected, the small winning combination 2 is always established if the player's push order is left first, the small winning combination 3 is established if the player is middle first, and the small winning combination 1 is established if the player is right first. Is controlled to do. In the winning D, the small winning combinations 1 to 5 are associated with the duplicate winning winning combination. When the winning D is selected, the small winning combination 1 is the small winning combination 1 if the player's push order is the left first, and the small winning combination 2 is the right first if the player's push order is the left first, as in the case where the winning A is selected. In the case of, the small winning combination 3 is controlled so as to be satisfied. It should be noted that the winning A to D are also referred to as "pushing order small winning combination" because the small winning combination to be established differs depending on the pushing order of the player. In addition, the push order replay combination and the push order small role are collectively referred to as a "push order combination".

In the prize E, the small role 4 which is the cherry role is associated with the single winning combination. When winning E is selected, depending on the push position on the left reel, if the symbol "cherry" is pulled in on the left reel, the small winning combination 4 is established, and if it cannot be pulled in, the lost eye is stopped and displayed. Is controlled by. Winning A to D can be selected in any RT state (non-RT, RT1, RT2, RT3 described later), and winning E can be selected in non-RT, RT1, RT2 excluding RT3. ..

In this embodiment, the winning combination that can be established changes according to the actual pushing order, and the number of game medals given accordingly also changes. For example, in the case of the correct pushing order, the number of payouts is large ( For example, there is no winning item (also referred to as "pushing order bell") in which a bell role of 9) is established and a bell role with a small number of payouts (for example, 1) is established in the case of incorrect push order. However, such a push order bell may be provided. In addition, the number of choices when selecting the correct answer pressing order may be so-called 3 choices (in this case, the number of corresponding winning items is a multiple of 3) or 6 choices (in this case, the number of corresponding winning items). May be a multiple of 6).

The YYK number 1 shown in FIG. 5 (B) is associated with the winning item (BB1) in which the BB combination is the winning combination. When BB1 (YYK number 1) is selected, when the push position on each reel by the player is the push position where the symbol "white seven" can be pulled in, the BB combination is established and the push position cannot be pulled. At that time, the lost eye is stopped and displayed. In addition, once the character combination determination result number 1 is elected, the winning of the BB combination (information on the winning flag) is carried over to the next game until the BB combination is established. In addition, if the winning combination of the BB role is carried over and the replaying role or the small role is elected as the winning combination, the corresponding symbol of the replaying role or the small role is preferentially drawn onto the effective line 29. Reel control is performed (priority may be given to the establishment of the BB combination). This BB1 (YYK number 1) can be selected only by non-RT and RT1 described later (the winning probability is common to each RT state).

<Probability of winning combination and setting difference>
In the combination determination process, the probability that each winning item is selected (combination determination probability) can be arbitrarily set. Further, the winning combination determination probability can be configured so as to be changed according to the above-mentioned set value set by the game clerk or the like. In this embodiment, the set value is configured in 6 stages of settings 1 to 6, and the winning item in which the winning combination probability is changed according to the setting value and the winning combination probability are unchanged even if the setting value is changed. Winning items are provided. Hereinafter, setting so that the winning combination probability is changed according to the set value is referred to as "providing a setting difference". Whether or not to make a setting difference for each winning item can be arbitrarily determined. As an example, there is no setting difference for the winning items that affect the payout rate (ratio of the number of payouts to the number of game medals used for the game) in the slot machine 1, and the lottery trigger For the winning items that must not be set, it may or may not be provided with a setting difference.

Next, the characteristic configuration of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8.
<Functional block>
As shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine according to the present embodiment mainly describes a betting operation for betting a game medal (for example, an operation of inserting a game medal into a medal insertion slot 21) from a functional point of view. , 1-BET switch 22 or MAX-BET switch 23 pressing operation), reel rotation start operation for rotating each stopped reel 3a to 3c (for example, tilting operation of start lever 25), multiple types of symbols Each reel rotation stop operation for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3a, 3b, 3c (for example, pressing operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c), bet or stored (credit) game medal. With the operation signal output means 95 that outputs a signal (also referred to as a "game operation signal") corresponding to each game operation performed by the player, such as a clearing operation for paying out (for example, a pressing operation of the clearing switch 24). , The main control means 100 (corresponding to the main control board 60) that performs the main control related to the progress of the game, and the sub control means 200 (corresponding to the sub control board 70) that performs predetermined effect control according to the situation of the game. ) And is configured.

The main control means 100 is roughly classified into a game state management means 110 that mainly manages the game state, a game progress management means 130 that mainly manages the game progress, and a main communication control that controls communication in the main control means 100. It is configured to include means 150. Of these, the game state management means 110 includes set value control means 111, RT state control means 112, re-game operation control means 113, bonus operation control means 114, freeze control means 115, game mode control means 116, and random number generation. The taking-in means 117 is provided.

Further, the game progress management means 130 includes a reception medal management means 131, a combination determination means 132, an effect group number determination means 133, a reel control means 134, a stop display symbol determination means 135, a payout medal management means 136, and a blocker control means 137. The display lamp control means 138, the push order management means 139, and the lottery group number determination means 140 are provided, and the main communication control means 150 includes a control command transmission means 151 and an outer end signal transmission means 152. In addition, each of the above-mentioned means in the main control means 100 is a hardware such as a main CPU 61, a ROM 62, a RAM 63, an electronic circuit arranged on the main control board 60 shown in FIG. 2, a control program stored in the ROM 62, and the like. It is a functional representation of what is composed of software.

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

As shown in FIG. 7, the RT state control means 112 is configured to control the setting of four RT states of non-RT, RT1, RT2, and RT3. The non-RT is an RT state set when the RAM (RAM 63) is initialized, and the probability that the re-game combination will be won in the combination determination (the probability of selecting the re-games A to D that can be selected during the non-RT). Is a standard value (abbreviated as "1 / 7.3")
Is set to. During this non-RT, the transition to RT1 is triggered by the satisfaction of the condition P1, and the transition to RT2 is triggered by the satisfaction of the condition P2. The condition P1 is that the corresponding symbol "replay, cherry, replay" of the RT1 transition RP (replaying combination 2) is stopped and displayed on the effective line 29. The condition P2 is that the winning item BB1 (YYK number 1) is selected in the winning combination lottery (however, the BB winning combination has not been established).

In RT1, the probability that the re-game combination will be won (the total of the selection probabilities of the re-games A, E to H that can be selected in RT1) is higher than that in the non-RT (for example, approximately "1 / 1.5"). In addition to being set to, the RT state is set so that the probability that a loss will be selected in the winning combination lottery is set low (may be no loss). In this RT1, the transition to RT2 is triggered by the satisfaction of the condition P2, and the transition to non-RT is triggered by the satisfaction of the condition P3. The condition P3 is that the corresponding symbol "Replay Cherry Bell" of the non-RT transition RP (replaying combination 3) is stopped and displayed on the effective line 29.

RT2 is an RT state (also referred to as "inside BB") that is set when the winning of the BB role is carried over, and the probability that the replaying combination will be won (selection of the replaying game A that can be selected in RT2). Probability) is set to be equivalent to non-RT. During this RT2, the transition to RT3 is made when the condition P4 is satisfied. The condition P4 is that the BB combination is established.

The RT3 is an RT state (also referred to as “BB is in operation”) set from the next game when the BB combination is established, and the bonus game described later can be executed during the RT3. In RT3, the replaying combination is not won, and it is set so that any of the winning prizes A to D is always won (no loss). Further, during RT3, the transition to non-RT is made when the condition P5 is satisfied. The condition P5 is that a predetermined number of games (24 games) are digested (played) during RT3.

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

The bonus operation control means 114 is used when the bonus combination (in the case of the present embodiment, the BB combination) is won (
It is configured to execute a predetermined process in the period from (when the winning item BB1 is won) to the end of the bonus game executed when the BB combination is established. Specifically, when the BB combination (BB1) is won, information indicating that the BB combination has been won is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 (also referred to as a "BB winning flag"). Further, when the BB combination is established, information indicating that the BB operation state is set (also referred to as “BB operation flag”) is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 (at this time, the BB winning flag is cleared). ). In addition, the BB operation flag is cleared when the end condition of the bonus game is satisfied.

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

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

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

The game mode 1 is a CZ-prepared game state in which the game mode 0 is shifted from the game mode 0 when the winning D is won in the combination determination in the game mode 0. In the game mode 1, the mode is changed to the game mode 2 when the condition Q2 is satisfied. Condition Q3 means that a predetermined number (for example, twice) of games are digested.

The game mode 2 is a game state set as a CZ (chance zone), which is shifted from the game mode 1 when a predetermined number of games have been digested in the game mode 1. In the game mode 2, the game mode 3 is set when the condition Q1 is satisfied, and the game mode 0 is set when the condition Q3 is satisfied. The condition Q3 means that a predetermined number (for example, 15 times) of games are digested without satisfying the condition Q1. It should be noted that the AT lottery, the AT stock lottery, and the game mode transition lottery may be performed according to the combination determination result in the game mode 2. The AT lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to set an AT, and the AT stock lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to add the number of ATs that can be set (stock number) and the number of additions. The game mode transition lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift from the game mode 2 to another game mode (for example, the game mode 3). When the AT lottery is won, a process of setting a predetermined flag (also referred to as "AT flag") for identifying that the AT is set (set to "1") is executed, but the game is started from the game mode 2. When shifting to mode 0, the AT flag is cleared (set to "0"). When the AT stock lottery is won, the process of adding the number of stocks to a predetermined counter (also referred to as "AT stock counter") is executed, but when the game mode 2 is changed to the game mode 0, the number is counted. The value is cleared.

The game mode 3 is a game state of AT preparation that is transferred from the game mode 2 when the winning D is won in the combination determination in the game mode 2. In the game mode 3, the mode is changed to the game mode 4 when the condition Q4 is satisfied. The condition Q4 is that any one of the replays B, C, and D is won in the combination determination, or the RT state is RT1. Further, in the game mode 3, when any of the re-games B to H is won during the non-RT or RT1 stay, the RP navigation for notifying the correct answer pressing order is executed. Therefore, it becomes easy to promote the RT state (non-RT → RT1) (RT1 transition RP is likely to be established), and it becomes easy to prevent the RT state from being demoted (RT1 → non-RT). (It is difficult to display the corresponding symbol of the replaying role 3).

The game mode 4 is the game state of the AT shifted from the game mode 3. When shifting from the game mode 3 to the game mode 4, the value of the AT game number counter for counting the number of games (the number of AT games) that can be executed as AT (game mode 4) is set to "30". To. The value of this AT game number counter is subtracted by each game "1" while staying in the game mode 4. In the game mode 4, the above-mentioned RP navigation is executed as in the case of staying in the game mode 3. Therefore, it is easy to stay at RT1 while staying in the game mode 4. Since RT1 has a high probability of winning a re-game combination and a low probability of losing, the longer the period of stay in RT1, the more advantageous it is for the player. In addition, according to the combination determination result in the game mode 4 (for example, winning of the winning D), an AT stock lottery or a lottery for adding the number of AT games (also referred to as "a lottery for adding the number of AT games") is performed. You may. If the lottery for adding the number of AT games is won, the number of additional AT games corresponding to the winning is added to the AT game number counter.

In the game mode 4, the game mode 0 is set when the condition Q5 is satisfied. The condition Q5 is that the games corresponding to the number of AT games are consumed (the value of the AT game number counter becomes "0"). When the number of AT stocks is managed (stored) by the AT stock counter, the number of AT stocks is converted into the number of AT games when the value of the AT game number counter becomes "0" (for example, stock). The number may be subtracted by "1" and the value of the AT game number counter may be set to "30") to continue AT. In addition, whether or not to continue AT may be decided by lottery.

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

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

The advantageous section is a period during which push navigation can be performed, and is also a period during which information capable of determining the push order may be transmitted from the main control means side to the sub control means side. Further, in the advantageous section, a lottery for changing the performance of the advantageous section (for example, a lottery for shifting to a game mode), a process for adding the number of games in the advantageous section (for example, an AT stock lottery, a lottery for adding the number of AT games), and the like are performed. It is also a period that can be done. Game modes 1 to 5 correspond to game modes belonging to an advantageous section. Further, in the advantageous section, a section indicator (for example, a DP segment lamp other than the 7-segment lamp among the payout number display lamps 46j) for notifying the player that the advantageous section is in progress may be turned on. While staying in the advantageous section, the winning navigation may be performed at least once (in this case, if the winning navigation has not been performed even once, it may not be possible to shift to the normal section. good).

Further, an upper limit (for example, 1500 games) for continuous stay in an advantageous section may be set. Further, when the upper limit is reached and the advantageous section is ended, all the information related to the advantageous section (for example, the information such as the AT flag, the value of the AT game number counter, the value of the AT stock number counter, etc.) is cleared. When the upper limit is reached and the advantageous section is ended, the winning navigation may not be performed even once during the stay in the advantageous section. In addition, when the lottery for deciding whether or not to shift to the advantageous section and the lottery for changing the performance of the advantageous section are performed based on the winning combination result (winning item), the winning item with no setting difference is selected. It may be performed only in a limited manner, and in particular, the lottery for changing the performance of the advantageous section may be performed based on conditions other than the combination determination result. Then, in that case, it may be performed without referring to the set value.

In the present embodiment, an advantageous section clear counter is provided for grasping the number of games continuously staying in the advantageous section, and the value of this advantageous section clear counter is set to "1500" when shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section. set. Then, every time the game is exhausted in the advantageous section, the value of the advantageous section clear counter is subtracted by 1, and when the value of the counter becomes "0", the normal section is forcibly shifted to. If the value of the advantageous section clear counter shifts from the advantageous section to the normal section before the value of the advantageous section clear counter becomes "0", the value of the advantageous section clear counter is cleared (set to "0"), and the normal section is changed to the advantageous section again. When shifting to, the value of the advantageous section clear counter is reset to "1500". In addition, instead of the upper limit of the number of games, the upper limit of the difference number may be set. Specifically, it is equipped with a difference number counter that counts the difference number, and the counter value is set to "0" at the start of the advantageous section (may be set to "0" at the end of the advantageous section), and every subsequent time. The counter value is updated according to the game and the result of the game. In the update, when the difference number is less than 0, the counter value is corrected to be "0", and when the difference number is a positive value, it is accumulated and updated as it is. Then, when the accumulated difference number exceeds 2400, the normal section may be forcibly shifted. Further, a counter for managing the upper limit of the number of games (first advantageous section clear counter) and a counter for managing the upper limit of the difference number (second advantageous section clear counter) are provided, and the value of either counter is set. When the upper limit is reached, the advantageous section may be terminated and the normal section may be entered.

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

(Each means constituting the game progress management means 130)
The receiving medal management means 131 is detected by the inserted medal sensor 28b, which is guided to the receiving passage and is actually accepted among the game medals (also referred to as “inserted game medals”) inserted from the medal insertion slot 21. It is configured to control whether a game medal (also referred to as an "accepted game medal") is a game medal that is directly bet or a game medal that is credited. In the present embodiment, if the number of bets does not reach the maximum bet allowable number (the number of bets required to execute the game (specified number "3")), the accepted game medal is directly bet on the game medal. If the number of bets has reached the maximum number of bets and the number of credits has not reached the maximum number of credits (for example, "50"), the accepted game medal is configured to be a credited game medal. ing.

In addition, the receptive medal management means 131 automatically bets processing (without reducing the number of game medals held by the player, the same number of game medals as the number of bets in the previous game is generated in the game set to the re-game operation state. It is configured to perform the process of setting the bet state). Even in the re-game operation state, if the number of credits does not reach the maximum credit allowance, the inserted game medal is accepted as a credited game medal (may not be accepted). If the number of bets has reached the maximum number of bets and the number of credits has reached the maximum number of credits, the inserted game medals will not be accepted and will be returned.

The combination determining means 132 has a plurality of winning items based on a preset combination determination probability (lottery number) triggered by the operation of the start lever 25 (the operation of the start lever 25 is effectively accepted). It is configured to perform a combination determination process (internal lottery) for selecting at least one winning item from (combination determination results). This combination determination process is performed using a random number generated by the 16-bit random number means described above. Specifically, when the start lever 25 is operated, the 16-bit random number means takes in the generated random numbers. Then, when performing the combination determination process, the captured random numbers are read, a predetermined soft random number is added to the read random numbers, and the winning item is selected using the added random numbers. The winning item may be selected by using the read random number without adding the predetermined soft random number.

The combination determination process is performed with reference to a predetermined combination determination table (not shown) set in advance. The combination determination table has a configuration in which lottery number data corresponding to each winning item is stored in a predetermined storage area (plural addresses) in the ROM 62 for each set value. When one or more winning items are selected in the combination determination process, the game combination corresponding to the selected winning item becomes the winning combination in the game. Information on the elected winning item (winning combination) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63, but when the information on the winning item stored in one game is information on winning a small combination or a re-game combination. Is cleared (reset to "0") after the end of the game, regardless of whether or not these small roles and re-game combinations are established. On the other hand, if the BB combination is not established even if the BB combination is won, the information regarding the winning of the BB combination is not cleared and is stored until the BB combination is established.

The effect group number determining means 133 is configured to perform a process of generating information on the effect group number from the information of the winning item (YK number) selected by the combination determination process. This effect group number (for example, the effect group number from "0" to "10" is used) is associated with each YK number selected by the combination determination process, and in particular, the game is played depending on the difference in the pressing order. One staging group number can be associated with a group of YK numbers that have the above advantages and disadvantages (effect on ball output) and a difference in the number of game medals paid out (number of acquisitions). It has become.

On the other hand, the difference in the push order does not affect the advantages and disadvantages of the game (there is no effect on the payout), the YK number corresponding to the winning of the re-game role, and the number of game medals paid out (acquired) depending on the difference in the push order. The YK number corresponding to the winning of the small winning combination (winning combination) that does not make a difference in the number), and the YK number corresponding to the winning of the small winning combination with a small number of game medals that can be obtained (for example, less than the specified number of bets) For example, one effect group number may be associated with a plurality of YK numbers, or one effect group number may not be associated with a plurality of YK numbers. When there is no association, for example, the effect group number having the same value as the value of the YK number may be associated.

The reel control means 134 confirms that the minimum gaming time has elapsed when the start lever 25 is operated (the operation of the start lever 25 is effectively accepted), and then the reels 3a to 3c. The stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c were sequentially operated (each operation of the stop switches 26a to 26c was effectively accepted) after the rotation was started and all the reels that had started rotation were in the constant speed rotation state. ), The corresponding reels 3a to 3c are configured to be sequentially stopped from rotating.

The rotation stop control of each reel 3a to 3c is based on each stop table (not shown) set (set) according to the combination determination result selected by the combination determination process, and the operation mode (push) of the stop switches 26a to 26c is performed. It is done according to the order, operation timing, etc.). Each reel 3a to 3c is set so that each reel 3a to 3c is stopped within a predetermined stop allowable time (for example, 190 milliseconds) from the timing when the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c are operated (in the present embodiment). It is performed (within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames of 5 frames).

That is, when a predetermined game combination is selected as a winning combination as a result of the combination determination process, the corresponding symbol of the selected gaming combination is stopped on the valid line 29 as much as possible within the range of the stop allowable time. As is displayed, in the case of a loss, the reels 3a to 3c are stopped and controlled so that the corresponding symbols of any of the game combinations are not stopped and displayed on the effective line 29. In addition, when the re-game role or the small role is won during the carry-over of the special role, or when the special role and the re-game role or the small role are elected in duplicate, the re-game role, the special role, and the small role are provided. The reel rotation stop control of the re-game combination priority (the priority of the small combination may be higher than that of the special combination) may be performed.

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

The payout medal management means 136 adds the number of game medals corresponding to the small winning combination established when the small winning combination is established to the number of credits when the number of credits does not reach the maximum credit allowance. Therefore, when the number of credits has reached the maximum credit allowance, the actual payout for driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 52 is used to pay out. Further, when the clearing operation (pressing operation of the clearing switch 24) is effectively accepted, the payout medal management means 136 transfers the bet number of game medals or the credited number of game medals to the hopper 50. It is designed to be driven and refunded.

The blocker control means 137 outputs a blocker signal for controlling the blocker 48 described above so as to switch the blocker 48 between an ON state (game medal acceptance state) and an OFF state (game medal acceptance state). It is configured in. When the blocker 48 is turned off, the game medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 are guided to the return passage and returned. However, the insertion of the game medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 28a.

The display lamp control means 138 includes the above-mentioned various display lamps (MAX-BET display lamp 46a, BET lamp 46b, insertable display lamp 46c, game start display lamp 46d, re-game display lamp 46e, status display lamp 46f, number of times. The indicator lamp 46g, the CRE lamp 46h, and the payout number indicator lamp 46j) are configured to be controlled for lighting and extinguishing via the display lamp control circuit 47. When the payout number display lamp 46j functions as the main push order alarm, the payout number display lamp 46j is controlled by the push order management means 139.

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

Further, the push order management means 139 is also configured to make the payout number display lamp 46j function as a main side push order notification device and perform push navigation (main side push navigation) by notifying the selected navigation number. There is. This push navigation uses two 7-segment lamps (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as "7-segment") provided on the payout number display lamp 46j to notify the navigation number. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, "=" is displayed in the left 7-segment display, and the numerical value of the navigation number (for example, "2" in the case of the navigation number 2) is displayed in the right 7-segment display). The “=” displayed on the left 7-segment is for distinguishing from the case where the payout number is displayed on the payout number display lamp 46j. When the navigation number 0 is selected, the payout number display lamp 46j is not displayed, but as another aspect, "=" is displayed on the left 7-segment display and "0" is displayed on the right 7-segment display. It may be displayed, "0" may be displayed on both the left 7-segment and the right 7-segment, or "0" may be displayed on only one of the left and right 7-segments.

Returning to FIG. 6, the lottery group number determining means 140 determines the lottery group number used for selecting the winning value in various lottery according to the winning item (YK number) selected by the winning combination determination process. It is configured. For example, as the lottery group number, 10 numbers from the lottery group number 0 to the lottery group number 9 are provided, and the YK number determined according to the combination determination result is divided into 10 groups (in any group). A YK number that is not included in the above may be provided), and any lottery group number can be associated with each of the groups. The method of associating can be arbitrarily determined, but for example, the lottery group numbers are set to the lottery group numbers having no setting difference (for example, lottery group numbers 1 to 8) and the lottery group numbers having setting differences (for example, for example). Roughly divided into lottery group numbers 0 and 9), lottery group numbers with no setting difference are associated with groups consisting only of YK numbers corresponding to winning items with no setting difference, and lottery groups with setting differences. The numbers may be associated with a group including a YK number corresponding to a winning item for which a setting difference is provided. In addition, the correspondence is changed based on the game mode state and the RT state, many types of lottery group numbers are set in normal times, the probability of lottery for AT acquisition is set in detail according to the combination lottery result, and AT. In the middle, the types of lottery group numbers may be set to be small, and the winning probability such as an additional lottery may be roughly set.

(Each means constituting the main communication control means 150)
The control command transmitting means 151 is configured to transmit a control command including various information about the game at a predetermined timing. For example, as a control command to be transmitted before the start lever 25 is operated, a control command (also referred to as a "game mode command") including information indicating which game mode is set, and which RT state is set. There are control commands (also referred to as "RT commands") that include information indicating whether or not the game is being played, and control commands (also referred to as "operating state commands") that include information indicating the operating state of the replay. Further, as the control command to be transmitted when the start lever 25 is operated, for example, a control command including information on the navigation number (also referred to as “navigation number command”) and a control command including information on the combination determination result (also referred to as “navigation number command”). There are control commands (also referred to as "effect group number commands") that include information on the effect group number (also referred to as "role determination result command") (the combination decision result command is not transmitted, and the effect group number command is used as the combination result. May be sent as a control command containing information). In addition to this, control commands that include information on set values, control commands that include information on the values of various counters such as AT game counters, control commands that include information that indicates the content of effects to be executed by sub-control means, and bonuses described later. A control command or the like including information to be transmitted in the game may be transmitted before the start lever 25 is operated, triggered by the operation of the start lever 25, or other triggers.

Further, the control command transmitting means 151 is triggered by the confirmation that the minimum game time has elapsed, and the control command ("" It is also called a "full rotation start command"). Further, when the first stop operation (operation of the stop switch for stopping the first reel) is accepted, a control command (“first stop acceptance”) including information indicating that the first stop operation is accepted is received. A control command (also referred to as a "first stop command") that includes information on the first cylinder stop is transmitted and triggered by the first cylinder stop (stopping the reel corresponding to the first stop operation). ) Is sent. Similarly, when the second stop operation (operation of the stop switch for stopping the second reel) is accepted, a control command (“second stop”) including information indicating that the second stop operation is accepted is received. A control command (“second stop command”) that includes information on the second body stop, triggered by the second body stop (stopping the reel corresponding to the second stop operation), while sending a reception command). Also called). Similarly, when the third stop operation (operation of the stop switch for stopping the third reel) is accepted, a control command (“third stop acceptance”) including information indicating that the third stop operation is accepted is received. A control command (also referred to as a "third stop command") that includes information on the third cylinder stop is transmitted and triggered by the third cylinder stop (stopping the reel corresponding to the third stop operation). ) Is sent. Further, a control command (also referred to as "all stop command") including information on all rounds stop before the stop symbol is determined, and a control command including information on the number of game medals to be paid out after the stop symbol is determined ("payout"). Also called "number command") is sent. Communication between the main control means 100 and the sub control means 200 (sub-main control means 200A) is possible only in one direction from the former to the latter.

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

On the other hand, the sub-control means 200 includes a sub-main control means (also referred to as "first sub-control means") 200A that mainly manages (instructs) lamp effect, image effect, and sound effect, and mainly image effect and sound effect. It is configured to include a sub-sub control means (also referred to as a "second sub-control means") 200B for controlling (executing) the above.

The sub-main control means 200A is roughly classified into the staging management means 210 and the sub-main communication control means 230. The staging management means 210 includes a game staging management means 211, a notification staging management means 212, and a lamp staging control means 213, and the sub-main communication control means 230 includes a control command receiving means 231, a staging command transmitting means 232, and a state command. The receiving means 233 is provided. The above-mentioned means in the sub-main control means 200A are hardware such as a sub-main CPU 71, ROM 72, RAM 73, and electronic circuits arranged on the sub-main control board 70A shown in FIG. 2, and a control program stored in the ROM 72. It is a functional representation of what is composed of software such as.

(Each means constituting the staging management means 210)
The game effect management means 211 mainly controls the execution time of the image and sound effect (also referred to as “game effect”) executed by the sub-sub control means 200B, mainly for the purpose of improving the interest of the game and the playability. It is configured to manage based on the control command from the means 100. The game production includes, for example, continuous production, single-shot production, assist production, and the like.

The continuous effect is an effect that is continuous over a plurality of game periods, and mainly uses the image display device 11 to display an image that becomes a continuous story over a plurality of game periods. Examples thereof include those that display an effect image or the like that symbolizes that the player is staying in a predetermined game mode (for example, game mode 5). In addition, when performing a continuous effect or a single-shot effect described below, the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b and the decorative lamps 32a, 32b are used, and the speakers 15a, 15b, 44a, 44b are used. You may combine the effects that you had.

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

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

As a specific mode of the push navigation effect (RP navigation effect, winning navigation effect) for notifying the push order, a mode of displaying a number indicating the corresponding push order (for example, in the case of the "left first" push order, "1" is displayed at the lower left of the display screen 11a, and in the case of "middle-> left-> right" pressing order, the numbers indicating the pressing order are displayed at the lower part of the display screen 11a in the order of "2, 1, 3". A mode of notifying side by side from the left side) is given as an example. When displaying from the first push order to the third push order, the display of the first push order is turned off and displayed when the player operates the first stop switch according to the displayed first push order. The display of the second push order is turned off when the player operates the second stop switch according to the push order, and the third push order is displayed when the player operates the third stop switch according to the displayed third push order. You may turn off the display.

Further, when the player operates the stop switch in an order different from the displayed push order, the push order navigation effect may be terminated immediately. Further, when displaying the pressing order, the voice "Naka", the voice "Hidari", and the voice "Migi" are output from the speakers 15a, 15b, etc. in association with the operation to be performed next. You may. Further, the effect lamp 13a may be associated with "left", the effect lamp 12 may be associated with "middle", and the effect lamp 13b may be associated with "right" so as to emit light or blink in association with the operation to be performed next.

The notification effect management means 212 mainly determines the execution time of the image or voice effect (hereinafter referred to as “notification effect”) executed by the sub-sub control means 200B for the purpose of notifying the player of information about the game. It is configured to be managed based on a control command from the control means 100. As the notification effect, for example, an error notification effect that notifies the occurrence of an error with text information such as "error occurrence", or an image being prepared when the power is turned off and restored is "image preparation". Examples include the effect of notifying with text information. In addition, in order to prevent the player from being excessively absorbed in the game (immersion), an effect of displaying an image (also referred to as a "caution image") containing character information for calling the player's attention is also notified. It is given as an example of production.

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

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

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

The state command receiving means 233 receives a state command (for example, a state command including information that a reception error of an effect command has occurred) from the sub-sub control means 200B, and receives a predetermined storage area such as a RAM 73 (for example, received). It is configured to be stored in the command buffer for status commands).

The sub-sub control means 200B is roughly divided into the staging execution control means 250 and the sub-sub communication control means 270 with respect to the sub-main control means 200A configured as described above. The effect execution control means 250 includes a game effect execution control means 251 and a notification effect execution control means 252, and the sub-sub communication control means 270 includes an effect command receiving means 271 and a state command transmitting means 272. Each of the above-mentioned means in the sub-sub control means 200B includes hardware such as a sub-sub CPU 75, ROM 76, RAM 77, and an electronic circuit arranged on the sub-sub control board 70B shown in FIG. 2, and software such as a control program stored in the ROM 76. It is a functional representation of what is composed of hardware.

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

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

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

The state command transmitting means 272 is configured to transmit the above-mentioned state command to the sub-main control means 200A.

The transmission of the control command from the control command transmission means 151, the transmission of the effect command from the effect command transmission means 232, and the transmission of the state command from the state command transmission means 272 are all performed by the serial communication method (parallel). It may be done by the communication method). Further, each of the transmission means 151, 232, 272 has the same configuration, and is a command buffer (also referred to as “CB”) as a storage area for temporarily storing a command to be transmitted, and writing or reading a command to be transmitted. It is configured to include a command processing unit that performs processing such as, and a command transmission unit that transmits commands by serial communication.

The CB has a plurality of storage areas distinguished by each address, and is configured to store 1 byte of command data in each storage area. The command processing unit generates command data to be transmitted, writes it to the address area indicated by the CB write pointer, reads previously written command data from the address area indicated by the CB read pointer, and commands it. It is configured to write to the TDR (transmission data register) of the transmission unit. The command transmission unit is configured to transfer the command data written in the TDR to a TSR (transmission shift register), serially convert the command data there, and transmit the command data.

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

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

The period of the bonus game coincides with the period of stay of RT3, and one of the prizes A to D is always won in the role determination performed in each game. The number of winnings A to D is set as shown in FIG. 11A, for example. That is, any of the prizes A to C is approximately 1 /
It is set to be elected with a probability of 3, and if none of the winning A to C is won, the winning D is selected.

In the bonus game period, the bell-aligned navigation or the winning navigation may be performed by the main control means 100 and the sub-control means 200 as the push navigation peculiar to the bonus game period, depending on the combination determination result or the like. The bell-aligned navigation notifies the pressing order for establishing the small winning combination 1 (stops and displays the outcome A), which is a bell-aligned bell, when any of the winning prizes A to D is selected by the combination determination. It is a push navigation, and is performed during the non-execution period of the push order selection game. FIG. 12A shows an example of a mode of bell-aligned push navigation (also referred to as “bell-aligned push navigation effect”) performed by the sub-control means 200 (bell-aligned push navigation effect when winning A is selected in the combination determination). An example) is shown. Specifically, it is an embodiment in which the number "1" circled in a circle is displayed at the lower left of the display area, whereby the "left first" push order operation for establishing the small winning combination 1 at the time of winning A is selected. Is urged to execute. When the bell-aligned push navigation effect as in this example is performed, "= 7" is displayed on the payout number display lamp 46j on the main control means 100 side in order to notify the push order of "left first". To. The bell-aligned navigation is executed every game during the introduction period and the result notification period. Also, even in the push order selection game period, after the push order selection game ends (after the value of the star counter described later becomes "0" and the push order selection game execution period is switched to the push order selection game non-execution period), the bell is used. Alignment navigation is executed every game. By executing the bell alignment navigation during the non-execution period of the push order selection game, it is easy for the player to understand that the push order selection game is not performed. Winning navigation will be described later.

In the introduction period, the BB counter is set to "24" and the star counter is set to "3" before or after the start of the first game (the star counter may be set to two games or later). In addition, a game level lottery will be held. The BB counter is a counter that counts the number of remaining games of the bonus game, and is deducted by "1" each time the game is played. The star counter is a counter that counts the player's points (number of stars) in the push order selection game, and whether the value is added by "1" each time according to the result of each push order selection game. It is designed to be subtracted by "1" or maintained as it is. The game level lottery is a lottery that determines the game level (difficulty level) that affects the probability that the winning value 1 is selected in the winning navigation lottery described later. The winning value and the number of winnings in the game level lottery are set as shown in FIG. 11B, for example. That is, four winning values of 0 to 4 are set, and the value of the number of winnings assigned to each winning value is set so as to become smaller as the winning value becomes larger. When one winning value is selected in the game level lottery, the game level of the value corresponding to the winning value is set (for example, when the winning value 2 is selected, the game level is set to "2". ).

These processes during the introduction period are performed by the main control means 100, and information such as the lottery result is notified to the sub control means 200. The sub-control means 200 uses an image display device 11 or the like to perform an effect of notifying or suggesting that the push order selection game is about to start, an effect of notifying or suggesting a game level determined by a game level lottery, or the like. conduct.

During the push order selection game period, the push order selection game is executed. In the push order selection game, when any of the winning prizes A to C is selected in the winning combination, the push order is selected from the three push orders of "left first", "middle first", and "right first". This is a game in which a player is made to select and execute one push order. Then, if the push order selected and executed by the player is the push order in which the small winning combination 2 is established (the roll B is stopped and displayed), the value of the star counter is added as "win" by "1" and selected. If the executed push order is the push order that establishes the small winning combination 3 (stops and displays the result C), the value of the star counter is subtracted by "1" as "losing", and the selected and executed push order is small. This is a game in which the value of the star counter is maintained (± 0) as a “draw” when the push order is such that the winning combination 1 is established (the outcome A is stopped and displayed). The push order selection game period is basically set as the push order selection game execution period unless the value of the star counter becomes "0", and the push order selection game is continuously executed within that period. However, when the value of the star counter becomes "0", the game is switched to the push order selection game non-execution period after that, and the push order selection game is not executed within that period (as another aspect, a specific condition is satisfied). May be re-executable). In one push order selection game, the probability of winning, the probability of losing, and the probability of drawing are each about one-third.

In such a push order selection game, push navigation is not performed except when winning navigation is performed. That is, on the main control means 100 side, the payout number display lamp 46j does not display the pressing order. Even on the sub-control means 200 side, the push navigation effect is not performed, but as an alternative effect, a push order selection effect for encouraging the player to select the push order is performed. FIG. 12B shows an example of this push order selection effect. Specifically, a card with the letters "left" (also called a "left card"), a card with the letters "middle" (also called a "middle card"), and the letters "right". In this mode, a card marked with (also referred to as a "right card") and the characters "Select!" Are displayed in the display area, so that one of the three cards can be selected. I'm urging you. When such a push order selection effect is performed, if the player executes the left first push order, the left card is selected in the effect, and if the middle first push order is executed, the effect is medium. It means that the card is selected, and when the right first push order is executed, the right card is selected in the production.

Further, in the push order selection game, as shown in FIG. 10B, the winning navigation lottery is performed after the operation of the start lever 25 is accepted. The winning navigation lottery is a lottery for deciding whether or not to execute the winning navigation. The winning value and the number of winnings in the winning navigation lottery are set as shown in FIG. 11C, for example. That is, two winning values of 0 and 1 are set, and the number of winnings assigned to each winning value differs depending on the value of the game level. Specifically, the larger the game level value, the higher the probability that the winning value 1 will be elected. When the winning value 0 is selected in the winning navigation lottery, the winning navigation flag is set to "0" and the winning navigation is not executed. On the other hand, when the winning value 1 is selected in the winning navigation lottery, the winning navigation flag is set to "1" and the winning navigation is executed.

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

Further, in the push order selection game, as shown in FIG. 10B, the star counter is updated after the full rotation cylinder is stopped. Specifically, as described above, in the push order selection game, when the push order selected and executed by the player is the push order that establishes the small winning combination 2, the value of the star counter is added by "1". If the selected and executed push order is the push order that establishes the small winning combination 3, the value of the star counter is subtracted by "1", and if the selected and executed pushing order is the pushing order that establishes the small winning combination 1. The value of the star counter is maintained (± 0). In the final game (12th game) of the push order selection game period, the star counter value is added by "1" depending on the result of the push order selection game, and the value of the star counter after the addition becomes "2". In that case, "1" is added (total "2" is added).

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

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

Further, in the push order selection game, as shown in FIG. 10A, a privilege is given in the last push order selection game (the last game in the push order selection game execution period) executed in the push order selection game period. Is done. Specifically, as a result of the last push order selection game, if the value of the star counter is 3 or more, the privilege is given as winning in the push order selection game. In this embodiment, the privilege to be given is AT (may be another privilege). That is, if the value of the star counter is 3 or more, the AT flag is set to "1", whereby after the bonus game period ends, the game mode 5 (bonus) shifts to the game mode 3 (AT preparation), and further. It is controlled to shift to the game mode 4 (AT). In the final push order selection game, the player may be notified of the conditions under which the privilege is granted. For example, if the value of the star counter is "2" at the start of the last push order selection game, the start of the last push order selection game indicates that the privilege will be given if the last push order selection game is won. When the value of the star counter is "3" at the time, the sub-control means 200 uses the image display device 11 or the like to indicate that the privilege is given if the last push order selection game is won or drawn. May be notified to. Such notification is not limited to the final game of the push order selection game period, and may be performed two games before or three games before. Since it is decided whether or not the privilege can be given in the game for which the notification is performed, the player can recognize that the game is an important game.

When AT is given because the value of the star counter is "3", the value of the AT game number counter is set to "30". On the other hand, when the value of the star counter is 4 or more and AT is given, the value of the AT game number counter is set by adding an additional number corresponding to the value of the star counter to "30". Specifically, the value obtained by multiplying the value exceeding "3" by "10" in the value of the star counter is added. For example, if the value of the star counter is "12", the additional number is "90 (= (12-3) x 10)", so the value of the AT game number counter is set to "120 (= 30 + 90)". Will be done.

As described above, in the push order selection game, the privilege is given when the value of the star counter updated according to the result of the push order selection game is the initial value "3" or more at the end of the push order selection game period. Granted. Therefore, even if the value of the star counter deviates from the initial value at an early stage of the push order selection game period, the value of the star counter increases or decreases after that, and it is equal to or higher than the initial value at the end of the push order selection game period. If there is a possibility that it will be less than the initial value, it is not decided at that time whether or not the privilege will be granted. Whether or not to grant benefits is determined in the middle of the push order selection game period, regardless of how the star counter value increases or decreases after that, the star counter value at the end of the push order selection game period is the initial value. It is the time when there is no possibility that the value will exceed the value, or conversely, there will be no possibility that the value will be less than the initial value.

In one push order selection game, the probabilities of winning, losing, and drawing are almost the same, so the probability that the value of the star counter will deviate significantly from the initial value due to continuous winning or losing is not high. .. Therefore, whether or not the privilege is granted is not determined at an early stage of the push order selection game period, and it is often delayed until the end of the push order selection game period. In addition, unlike the case where it is determined that the privilege will be granted when the value of the star counter reaches a predetermined value, the case where the possibility of granting the privilege is internally determined in the middle of the push order selection game period. However, if the relationship between the value of the star counter at that time and the number of remaining games is not fully understood, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the granting of benefits has been confirmed. For example, if the value of the star counter is "7", the grant of benefits will be confirmed if the number of remaining games is "4" or less, but if that is not clearly understood, the benefits will be awarded. It cannot be recognized that the grant has been confirmed. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to know whether or not the privilege is given until the end of the push order selection game period. Therefore, it is possible to improve the playability of the push order selection game during the push order selection game period.

In the present embodiment, if the value of the star counter decreases to "0" in the middle of the push order selection game period, it is determined that the privilege is not given (except for the case where the privilege is given by the revival lottery described later). Therefore, the player advances the push order selection game while harassing so that the value of the star counter does not become "0", so that the playability of the push order selection game can be further improved. It should be noted that the value of the star counter may be counted even if it is negative, and even if the value of the star counter becomes "0" or less, the push order selection game may be continued. In that case, the value of the star counter becomes "0" at an early stage of the push order selection game period, and there is no possibility that the privilege will not be granted. Therefore, in this respect, the push order selection It is possible to improve the playability of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the content of the privilege to be given (the number of AT games) is different depending on the result (final star counter value) of the push order selection game, so that the push order selection is performed. It is possible to increase the player's willingness to play the game. Also, in the push order selection game, it is difficult to see ahead (results, etc.) in the middle of the push order selection game period because the availability of benefits and the content of the benefits are determined by the final star counter value. Therefore, it has excellent playability that the player's expectation can be maintained. Therefore, it is possible to increase the motivation of the player to play and to improve the interest of the game.

If the value of the star counter becomes less than 3 (0 to 2) as a result of the final push order selection game, it is considered that the push order selection game has been defeated. In this case, a revival lottery is performed. The revival lottery is a lottery for giving a player a chance to give (acquire) a privilege when a sufficient result is not obtained in the push order selection game (in the case of defeat). The winning value and the number of winnings in the revival lottery are set as shown in FIG. 11D, for example. That is, two winning values of 0 and 1 are set, and the value of the number of winnings assigned to each winning value is set so that the probability that the winning value 1 is elected is 1/8. There is. In the revival lottery, when the winning value 0 is selected, the AT flag is set to "0" (AT is not given), and when the winning value 1 is selected, the AT flag is set to "1" (AT is). Granted). In this way, even if a sufficient result is not obtained in the push order selection game, the player's motivation to play can be maintained because the chance of granting the privilege by the revival lottery remains. As another aspect, the selection probability of the winning value 1 in the revival lottery may be changed according to the value of the star counter (0 to 2). For example, the larger the value of the star counter, the higher the probability that the winning value 1 will be elected.

If the value of the star counter becomes "0" in the middle of the push order selection game period, the push order selection game is terminated, and from the next game, the push order selection game is not executed from the push order selection game execution period. Switch to the period. Then, until the end of the bonus game period, the bell alignment navigation is executed by the main control means 100 and the sub control means 200 from the next game. By executing the bell alignment navigation, it becomes easy for the player to identify that the push order selection game has ended. Further, this makes it possible to prevent the player from being confused without knowing that the push order selection game has ended. If the value of the star counter becomes "0" in the middle of the push order selection game period, the push order selection game is defeated, but the revival lottery is also performed in this case as well.

In addition, when the value of the advantageous section clear counter reaches a predetermined threshold value (for example, "20" can be set arbitrarily) during the push order selection game execution period, it depends on the result of the push order selection game up to that point. The push order selection game is ended, and from the next game, the push order selection game execution period is switched to the push order selection game non-execution period. Then, from the next game, the bell alignment navigation is executed in the main control means 100 and the sub control means 200 until the bonus game period ends. Here, too, by executing the bell alignment navigation, the effect that the player can easily identify that the push order selection game has ended can be obtained. Further, this makes it possible to prevent the player from being confused without knowing that the push order selection game has ended.

Further, in the introduction period, when the value of the advantageous section clear counter reaches the threshold value, the push order selection game is not executed even after the push order selection game period is entered. In this way, when the value of the advantageous section clear counter reaches the threshold value, the reason why the push order selection game is ended in the middle or not executed from the beginning is a privilege (as a result of executing the push order selection game). This is because it is taken into consideration that even if the AT flag = 1) is given, the value of the advantageous section clear counter immediately reaches "0" and the information of the privilege is cleared. That is, there is a high possibility that even if the push order selection game is executed and the privilege is given, it will not be utilized (wasted), and if this happens, the player may be discouraged and the interest of the game may be impaired. The selection game is terminated in the middle or not executed from the beginning.

In the result notification period, the result of the push order selection game or the result of the resurrection lottery is notified to the player mainly by the sub-control means 200. For example, the availability of AT setting, the number of AT games, and the like are notified to the player using the image display device 11 and the like. In addition, when the revival lottery is performed, not only the lottery result but also a continuous production that raises the expectation of the player that the privilege may be obtained by the revival lottery is performed. When the value of the advantageous section clear counter reaches the threshold value during the bonus game period, the effect for notifying the player that the advantageous section will soon end (also referred to as "advantageous section end effect"). May be performed on the sub-control means 200 side. This advantageous section end effect is performed when the value of the advantageous section clear counter reaches the threshold value even during the stay in a period other than the bonus game period. It should be noted that the effect mode of the advantageous section end effect may be changed or the effect mode may be the same between the period of staying in the bonus game period and the period of staying in other periods. Further, if the bonus game period continues even if the value of the advantageous section clear counter reaches "0", the advantageous section end effect may be continuously executed until the bonus game period ends. On the other hand, in the bonus game period after the value of the advantageous section clear counter reaches "0", the bell alignment navigation by the main control means 100 and the sub control means 200 may not be executed. By not executing the bell alignment navigation, the effect that the player can easily identify the transition from the advantageous section to the normal section can be obtained.

In the above-mentioned bonus game, 9 game medals can be obtained for each game and regardless of the push order during the bonus game period, so that the ball output rate during the bonus game period is high, which is very advantageous for the player. .. The push order selection game may be performed during the so-called sub-bonus game period, not during the bonus game period in which such a high payout rate can be set. The sub-bonus game is not a bonus game that is executed when a special role is established, but a game that looks like a bonus game by directing, for example, a game when the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the push order. It is executed during the AT that informs the person of the push order that is advantageous to the person. In the case of a sub-bonus game, unlike the bonus game, the winning probability of a small winning combination cannot be increased, so the ball output rate may be low. Therefore, even if the push order selection game is performed, it is possible that the number of game medals won does not increase, but rather decreases. Therefore, when playing a push order selection game in a sub-bonus game, the number of games that can be expected to have won a predetermined number or more of game medals during the sub-bonus game period, or to obtain a predetermined number of game medals or more. The push order selection game may be started after the game is digested. By doing so, the number of game medals acquired during or after the execution of the push order selection game becomes extremely small, or the game medals are exhausted and the game cannot be continued. It is possible to prevent a person's willingness to play from being reduced.

Further, in the above-mentioned bonus game, the push order selection game is performed using the winning items (winning A to D) in which different small winning combinations are established depending on the pushing order, but different replaying combinations are established depending on the pushing order. A winning item for the replay (also referred to as "push order replay") may be set, and the push order selection game may be performed using this. Further, in the above-mentioned bonus game, if the value of the star counter is "1" at the start of the last push order selection game, the value of the star counter may be added by a total of "2" in the last game. Although it is configured to be, it may not be added by "2". Then, if the value of the star counter is "1" at the start of the last push order selection game, even if the value of the star counter is added by "1" depending on the result of the last push order selection game, the added star. Since the value of the counter never reaches "3", the defeat is already confirmed at the start of the final push order selection game. Therefore, when the defeat is won in this way, the push order selection game is ended even within the push order selection game period, and the push order selection game execution period is switched to the push order selection game non-execution period. May be good.

In the above aspect, the condition for granting the privilege is that the value of the star counter at the end of the push order selection game execution period is the initial value "3" or more, but the privilege is granted by a value different from the initial value. You may decide whether or not to accept it. Specifically, the initial value is "3", but as a condition for granting the privilege, the value of the star counter at the end may be "5" or more, or "1" or more. May be good. Further, in the above aspect, the ratio of win, loss, and draw is set to approximately 1: 1: 1, but the ratio is not limited to this. For example, the selection of the push order may be set to 6 choices, the outcomes displayed for each push order may be set, and the ratio of win, loss, and draw may be 1: 4: 1. Not only do you have different ratios, you don't have to set only wins and losses and set draws. By doing so, it is possible to adjust the difficulty level of the push order selection game.

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

In the present embodiment, the number of acquired game medals is counted by the acquired number counter as follows. That is, in the first game set to the advantageous gaming state, counting by the acquisition number counter is started on the condition that the operation of the start lever 25 is accepted (the initial value is "0"). Specifically, the number of bets "3" of the game medal in the first game is subtracted from the initial value "0" of the acquisition number counter, and the subtracted value "-3 (= 0-3)" is set. Add the number of game medals paid out in the first game (for example, "9") and save the added value ("6 (= -3 + 9)" as the number of acquisitions in the first game. The same process is continuously performed. If the value of the acquired number counter becomes a negative value at the end of each game, the acquired number reset process for resetting the value of the acquired number counter to "0" is performed. ..

In this way, the value of the acquired number counter is updated every game, and the value of the acquired number counter at the time when the last game in the advantageous game state is completed is displayed as the number of acquired game medals in the advantageous game state. In the present embodiment, the image display device 11 is used to display the number of game medals acquired. Examples of the display mode are shown in FIGS. 13 (A) and 13 (B). In the end image (1) shown in FIG. 13A, a predetermined image (here, a ribbon image) is used as information for notifying that the advantageous gaming state has ended (also referred to as “end notification information”). (Can be changed as appropriate) and characters (here, "End !!" can be changed as appropriate) are displayed in the center of the screen. In addition, the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous gaming state (here, "452" as an example) is displayed at the bottom of the screen. In addition to the contents of the end image (1), the end image (2) shown in FIG. 13 (B) is a caution image for preventing the player from being absorbed in the game (“Be careful about the insertion.” “Pachislot is appropriate.” An image that displays the sentence "It's a play to enjoy.") Is displayed at the top of the screen.

The display of the number of acquired game medals may be always displayed regardless of the value of the number of acquired medals. However, if the number of acquisitions is small, there is a risk that the player's willingness to play will decrease. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the value of the acquired number counter at the end of the last game in the advantageous game state is lower than a predetermined lower limit value (for example, "100", but can be arbitrarily changed), the value is changed. The value of the acquired number counter, that is, the acquired number of game medals in the advantageous gaming state is not displayed. An example of the display mode in that case is shown in FIG. 13 (C). The end image (3) shown in FIG. 13 (C) is a display example when the value of the acquisition number counter at the time when the last game in the advantageous game state is completed is less than the lower limit value, and is the same as the end image (1). While the same end notification information is displayed in the center of the screen, the number of game medals won is not displayed at all. By doing so, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous game state. In addition, as a result, the player clearly recognizes that the number of game medals won is small even though the game is executed in the advantageous game state, which makes the player feel offended and reduces the motivation to play. It is possible to prevent it from being stored.

On the other hand, when the number of acquired game medals in the advantageous gaming state is very large, if the number of acquired medals is displayed, it is conceivable that the player who sees the medals will be uplifted and absorbed in the game. In addition, it may lead to arousing the gambling spirit of the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the value of the acquired number counter at the end of the last game in the advantageous game state exceeds a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "2999", but can be arbitrarily changed), the value is increased. The value of the acquired number counter (the number of acquired game medals in the advantageous gaming state) is not displayed. An example of the display mode in that case is shown in FIG. 13 (D). The end image (4) shown in FIG. 13 (D) is a display example when the value of the acquired number counter at the time when the last game in the advantageous game state ends exceeds the upper limit value, and is a display example of the end image (2). While displaying the end notification information and the alert image similar to the above, the number of game medals won is not displayed at all. By doing so, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the number of game medals acquired in the advantageous game state. In addition, this makes it possible to prevent a player who clearly recognizes that he / she has won a large number of game medals as a result of executing the game in an advantageous game state from being uplifted and devoted to the game. .. It should be noted that not only the number of acquisitions is not displayed, but also the attention-calling image can be displayed to improve the effect of preventing entanglement, but the caution-calling image may not be displayed. Further, the attention-calling image may be displayed in the end image (3). The mode when the number of acquisitions is not displayed is not limited to the illustrated mode (the mode in which no information regarding the number of acquisitions is displayed), and the player is made to imagine the number of acquisitions, such as "number of acquisitions ???". It may be any aspect.

Further, when one advantageous gaming state is completed, the advantageous gaming state is set again immediately after that or after the game in the non-advantageous gaming state is executed a predetermined number of times, whereby a plurality of advantageous gaming states are continuously or continuously or. It may be set to be performed intermittently. In that case, not only the number of game medals acquired in each advantageous game state but also the total number of game medals acquired in a series of a plurality of advantageous game states may be displayed. An example of the display mode in that case is shown in FIG. 13 (E). In the end image (5) shown in FIG. 13 (E), the number of acquisitions (“175 cards” as an example) in the last advantageous game state of the series of a plurality of advantageous game states is displayed, and a series of series. The total number of game medals won (“883 cards” as an example) in a plurality of advantageous game states is displayed. A counter for counting the total number of acquisitions (also referred to as a "total number of acquisitions counter") is provided separately from the number of acquisitions counter. In addition, when a game in a non-advantageous gaming state is executed during a plurality of advantageous gaming states, the number of game medals acquired in the non-advantageous gaming state is also counted by the total number of acquisitions counter (to the total number of acquisitions). It may be included), or the number of game medals acquired in the non-advantageous gaming state may not be counted (not included in the total number of acquisitions). Further, regarding the total number of acquisitions, a lower limit value or an upper limit value for deciding whether or not to display the total number may be set.

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

In addition, when it is unlikely that the number of game medals won during that period will exceed the above-mentioned lower limit, such as when the advantageous game state is a single-shot RB, the number of game medals won will not be displayed uniformly. However, the end information may not be displayed. However, even if it is a single-shot RB, if the number of winnings reaches a predetermined value (for example, 8 times) and the game ends, the end information is displayed, and the number of game medals acquired at the time of the end reaches the lower limit. If the number is exceeded, the number of game medals won may be displayed.

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

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

[Main control processing]
Hereinafter, among the control processes performed by the main control means 100 of the slot machine 1, the game progress control process and the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 19. In the following description, some general CPU registers and flags may be described. I will briefly explain them here. The A register is a dedicated register used for setting data used for calculation and setting a calculation result. The B register, C register, D register, E register, H register, and L register are general-purpose registers that can be used for various purposes, and are also used as pair registers (BC register, DE register, HL register). The R register is a register that stores a predetermined counter value that is sequentially updated. The F register is a register that stores a predetermined condition generated as a result of the operation, and some bits thereof are configured as a carry flag, a zero flag, and a second zero flag. The carry flag is a flag that is set ("1" is stored) when a carry occurs as a result of calculation, and the zero flag is set ("1" is) when the previous calculation result is "0". It is a flag to be memorized. Further, when data is set in a predetermined register (for example, A register), the second zero flag is set (“1” is stored) when the data is “0”, and the zero flag is set (for example, the zero flag is set). It is a flag that is set ("1" is stored) even when "1" is stored).

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

After performing the combination determination process, the game mode common start process is performed (step S3). This game mode common start process is a process that is commonly performed regardless of whether the player is staying in any game mode (details are omitted). After the game mode common start time process, the game mode-specific start time process is performed (step S4). The game mode-specific start process is a general term for each start process that is performed separately for each set game mode, and is executed during the game mode 0 stay, the game mode 0 start process, and the game mode 4 stay. There is a process at the start of the game mode 4 executed in the game mode (details omitted).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S45, the result of the winning combination lottery is determined. Here, if winning A or winning D is selected, the navigation number is set to "7" (corresponding to the first left push order) (step S46), and if winning B is selected. , Set the navigation number to "8" (corresponding to the first pressing order in the middle) (step S47), and if winning C is selected, set the navigation number to "9" (corresponding to the first pressing order on the right). (Step S48), and after setting, the push order selection process ends. The navigation numbers set here all correspond to the push order in which the rolls A (“bell bell bell”) are aligned, and based on the set navigation numbers, the push navigation process in step S8 (FIG. 14), the bell alignment navigation is executed.

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

In this step S52, the result of the winning combination lottery is determined. Here, if winning A or winning D is selected, the navigation number is set to "8" (corresponding to the first pressing order in the middle) (step S53), and if winning B is selected. , Set the navigation number to "9" (corresponding to the first push order on the right) (step S54), and if winning C is selected, set the navigation number to "7" (correspond to the first push order on the left). (Step S55), and after setting, the push order selection process ends. The navigation numbers set here all correspond to the push order in which the rolls B (“bell replay bell”) are aligned, and based on the set navigation numbers, in the push navigation process in step S8 above, Winning navigation is executed.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18, the flow of the game mode 5 full rotation stop time process executed in the game progress control process will be described. The processing at the time of stopping the full rotation of the game mode 5 is a processing in which each game is executed after the whole rotation of the body is stopped while staying in the game mode 5, and as shown in FIG. 17, first, whether the BB is operating or not. It is determined whether or not (step S61). Here, if the BB is in operation, the value of the BB counter is subtracted by "1" and the process proceeds to step S63.

In step S63, it is determined whether or not the value of the BB counter is within the numerical range of 4 or more and 15 or less (that is, within the push order selection game period). Here, if the value of the BB counter is within the above numerical range, the process proceeds to step S64, and if the value of the BB counter is not within the above range, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S64, it is determined whether or not the value of the star counter is larger than 0. Here, if the value of the star counter is 0 or less, the processing at the time of stopping the full rotation of the game mode 5 is terminated as it is, and if the value of the star counter is larger than 0, the process proceeds to step S65, and the game of the subroutine is performed. Perform result processing.

In this game result processing, as shown in FIG. 18, first, it is determined whether or not the winning navigation flag is set to "1" (step S81). Here, when the winning navigation flag is set to "1", the winning navigation flag is set to "0" (step S88), then the process proceeds to step S89, and the winning navigation flag is not set to "1". To step S82. In step S82, it is determined what the outcome (stop-displayed symbol combination) is. Here, if the result is A (the result of the push order selection game is a draw), the game result processing is terminated and returned, and the result is B (the result of the push order selection game wins). In that case, the process proceeds to step S89, and if the result is C (the result of the push order selection game is lost), the process proceeds to step S83.

In step S83, the value of the star counter is subtracted by "1", and then it is determined whether or not the value of the star counter is 0 (step S84). Here, when the value of the star counter is 0, a revival lottery is performed (step S85), and it is determined whether or not the player has won (step S86). Here, if the player wins the revival lottery, the AT flag is set to "1" (step S87), the game result processing is completed, and the game returns. Further, if the value of the star counter is not 0 in the determination in step S84, or if the revival lottery is not won in the determination in step S86, the game result processing is terminated and the game returns.

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

With the return from the game result processing, the process proceeds to step S66 in FIG. In this step S66, it is determined whether or not the value of the BB counter is 4 (the last game of the push order selection game period). Here, if the value of the BB counter is not 4, the processing at the time of stopping the full rotation of the game mode 5 is terminated as it is, and if the value of the BB counter is 4, whether or not the value of the star counter is larger than 0. (Step S67). Here, if the value of the star counter is 0 or less, the game mode 5 all-time body stop processing is terminated as it is, and if the value of the star counter is larger than 0, the value of the star counter is 3 or more. It is determined whether or not it is small (step S68).

Here, when the value of the star counter is 3 or more, the AT flag is set to "1", the number of additions corresponding to the value of the star counter is set (step S73), and the game mode 5 is stopped all times. End the time processing. On the other hand, if the value of the star counter is smaller than 3, a revival lottery is performed (step S71), and it is determined whether or not the player has won (step S72). Here, if the revival lottery is won, the AT flag is set to "1" (step S73), the game mode 5 all-time stop processing is completed, and if the revival lottery is not won, the AT flag is set as it is. Game mode 5 Ends the process when the body is stopped all times.

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

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. In the present embodiment, processing such as reading of each game operation signal output in response to a game operation such as a bet operation performed by the player, detection (confirmation) of the signal level, transmission of each control command, reel drive control, and the like. Is performed by a timer interrupt process that is executed every predetermined fixed time (for example, 2.235 milliseconds). In this timer interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 19, first, interrupt initial processing (register save, interrupt prohibition, etc.) is performed (step MT11), and then it is determined whether or not a power failure is detected. (Step MT12). Here, if the power cutoff is detected, the power cutoff process is performed (step MT25). In the power cutoff process, registers are saved, stack pointers are saved, interrupt states are saved, and the like. In addition, information on the combination determination result and information on the game state (including information on the AT) stored in the predetermined storage area are retained, and processing such as checksum calculation and storage is also performed.

On the other hand, if the power failure is not detected, the interrupt counter value is updated (subtracted by "1") (step MT13), and the timer is further measured (step MT14). This timer measurement performs subtraction, addition processing, and the like of the timer value of any timer set in the above-mentioned game progress control processing. Next, the input port is read (step MT15). In reading the input port, the signal level of each game operation signal input to the input port is read and stored, and the signal level is determined.

Next, a reel drive control process for controlling the drive of the reels 3a to 3c (acceleration of rotation, deceleration, maintenance of constant speed, maintenance of stop, etc.) is performed (step MT16). In this reel drive control process, a reel drive pulse output indicating the timing of switching the output phase (excitation phase) of the stepping motor according to the reel drive state (stop, reel rotation standby, acceleration, constant speed, deceleration, etc.) Processing such as updating the counter value and acquiring, updating, and outputting the reel drive pulse data for driving the stepping motor is performed. In the next step MT17, it is determined whether or not the reel drive control process has been executed for all reels, and if not, the process returns to step MT16 and the reel drive control process is performed again. On the other hand, when executed on all reels, a port output process for exciting output of the reel, hopper, blocker, etc. is performed (step MT18), and a control command stored in the control command buffer (CB) is transmitted. Command transmission processing is performed (step MT19).

Next, the process proceeds to step MT20, the outer end signal (external signal) data stored in the predetermined storage area is read out, and the outer end signal is output. Next, an LED display is performed so that the above-mentioned display lamp executes a predetermined display (step MT21). In this LED display, for example, the payout number display lamp 46j executes the following display. That is, if no error (excluding E-type error) has occurred, the number of payouts "0 to 9" is displayed based on the number of game medals paid out, or the numerical value "1 to 6" is displayed based on the set value. Display it. Further, when the push order is notified, the display modes "= 1" to "= 9" of the navigation number are displayed. If an error (excluding an E-type error) has occurred, an error display is executed based on the value of the error number.

Next, the process proceeds to step MT22 to perform error management. In this error management, first, an error check is performed. In this error check, it is determined whether or not an H0 error has occurred, whether or not a CE error has occurred, whether or not a CP error has occurred, whether or not a CH error has occurred, and C0. Judgment of whether or not an error has occurred, judgment of whether or not a C1 error has occurred, judgment of whether or not an E6 error has occurred, judgment of whether or not an E7 error has occurred, and further, E6 error or When an E7 error occurs, an error is displayed on the payout number display lamp 46j, and processing such as stopping the execution of the game is performed. If an E-type error occurs, the error can be recovered if the above-mentioned setting change processing is executed. After this error check, if an error occurs, the output request set at the time of error detection for transmitting the error information to the sub-control means 200 is processed. After executing this error management process, a process of updating a random number used for winning combination determination (step MT23) is performed, an interrupt return process (register return, interrupt permission, etc.) is performed (step MT24), and an interrupt return is performed. do.

《Second slot machine》
Next, a second slot machine (referred to as “slot machine 301”) as another embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 34. Hereinafter, the characteristic portion of the slot machine 301 will be mainly described, but before that, the basic configuration of the slot machine 301 will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 23. The slot machine 301 is common to the slot machine 1 in many parts such as its structure, how to proceed with the game, control method, control content, and the like, and illustration and description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 20, the slot machine 301 according to the present embodiment is attached to a box-shaped housing 305 (main body member) having an open front surface (front) and an openable / closable front opening of the housing 305. It is equipped with a front door 302. The front door 302 is attached to the front opening of the housing 305 so as to be openable and closable by using hinge mechanisms 306a and 306b arranged on the left front side of the housing 305 in front view.

As shown in FIG. 20, a reel unit RU is provided in the central portion of the housing 305. The reel unit RU includes three reels 303a, 303b, 303c and three stepping motors (not shown) for rotating these reels 303a to 303c, respectively. At the lower part of the housing 305, a medal payout device 900 (first slot machine) for paying out game medals obtained when a predetermined winning mode (symbol combination) is configured on the reels 303a to 303c as a result of the game. (Corresponding to the hopper 50 of 1) is provided. Further, at the left position of the medal payout device 900, a power supply device 380 for supplying electric power to various devices mounted on the slot machine 301 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 21, an upper panel assembly 310, a middle panel assembly 320, a lower panel assembly (not shown), and a saucer assembly 340 are attached to the front surface of the front door 302 in this order from the top. An operation panel 330 extending in the left-right direction of the front door 302 is provided in the center of the middle panel assembly 320, and a medal insertion for inserting a game medal (game medium) is provided on the upper surface side of the operation panel 330. A medal slot member 321 having a mouth (not shown) and a back plate portion 321a (guide wall) for pressing a game medal to be inserted, a 1-BET button 323 for betting one game medal within the credited range. , A bet button unit 322 having a MAX-BET button 324 for betting three medals, an effect button unit 326 for performing operations related to the effect, and a game information display unit 400 (details will be described later) for displaying game information. It is attached. Further, in the central portion of the middle panel assembly 320, a reel window W2 facing the surfaces of the three reels 303a to 303c arranged side by side in the housing 305 is provided. A transparent plate-shaped window panel WP is attached to the reel window W2.

On the front side of the operation panel 330, a start lever 325 operated when starting rotation of all reels 303a to 303c, and three stop buttons for individually stopping the rotation of each reel 303a, 303b, 303c (FIG. (Not shown), and a reject button (not shown) for returning the game medals that have been inserted and stayed from the medal slot are attached.

Below the medal slot member 321 is provided a passage through which the inserted game medals flow down. This passage branches into an acceptance passage through which the inserted game medal is passed when the inserted game medal is effectively accepted, and a return passage through which the game medal passes when the inserted game medal is not accepted. A blocker (not shown) is provided at the branch portion. Further, in the passage, there are two medal insertion sensors for detecting the game medals inserted into the medal insertion slot and effectively accepted, and a medal passage sensor for monitoring the game medals inserted in the medal insertion slot. It is provided. The first medal insertion sensor is a transmissive optical sensor capable of detecting a game medal, and is arranged at a position downstream of the position where the blocker is installed. The second medal insertion sensor is also a transmissive optical sensor capable of detecting a game medal, and is arranged side by side on the downstream side of the first medal insertion sensor. The medal passage sensor is a contact-type sensor that can detect game medals, and is located at a position closest to the medal insertion slot on the downstream side of the position where the blocker is installed (position on the upstream side of the two medal insertion sensors). Have been placed.

As shown in FIG. 22, a main control device 500 that performs main control (including drive control of reels 303a to 303c, combination determination processing, etc.) related to the progress of the game is provided in the upper part of the housing 305. .. An auxiliary control device (not shown) that performs various effect controls for the purpose of improving the interest of the game according to the game situation is provided on the rear surface of the front door 302. The main control device 500 and the sub control device are connected by telecommunications using a cable harness, and information transmission between these devices can be performed in only one direction from the main control device 500 to the sub control device. ing.

The main control device 500 includes a main control board 510 (see FIG. 23) having a function as a main control means, and a main board case 610 for accommodating the main control board 510. As shown in FIG. 22, the main board case 610 has a case main body (not shown) and a case lid 621, and a main control board 510 is provided inside a case formed by connecting the case main body and the case lid 621. It is configured to be storable. The main board case 610 containing the main control board 510 inside the case is mounted on the upper part of the housing 305 via the board case mounting mechanism 700. The board case mounting mechanism 700 can swing in the front-rear direction to the left base member 710 mounted on the upper left side of the back plate of the housing 305, the right base member 720 mounted on the upper right side of the back plate, and the left base member. It is configured to have a bracket member 730 to be attached.

The main board case 610 faces forward and is mounted inside the bracket member 730. The left end portion of the bracket member 730 is swingably connected to the left base member 710 in the front-rear direction. The bracket member 730 is formed in a substantially rectangular box shape that opens forward using a transparent resin material, and the main board case 610 is mounted in the internal space thereof to support the main board case 610. As a result, the main board case 610 is swingably mounted on the upper part of the housing 305 via the board case mounting mechanism 700. On the other hand, the right end portion of the bracket member 730 is configured to be fixed to the right base member 720 by using the lock member 760.

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

As shown in FIG. 23, the main control board 510 includes a control chip 521, a plurality of ICs 531A to 531B, 532A to 532C, 533A to 533K, a monitor lamp 541 also called a monitor LED, and a setting display monitor. It is configured to include a setting display lamp 551, an information display lamp 556 also called a role ratio monitor, a plurality of electric connectors 561 to 565, and a printed circuit board 511 on which these are mounted. The main control board 510 is configured to control the progress of the game in the slot machine 301 by operating each drive circuit or the like according to the control program stored in the ROM of the control chip 521. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted (some of them are illustrated by way of reference), in the main control board 510, a plurality of capacitors 571 to 774, a plurality of transistors 575, and a plurality of diodes 576 are included. , A plurality of resistance arrays 577 and a plurality of resistors 578 are mounted on the printed circuit board 511.

The main control board 510 is the main board case for each element (excluding the electric connector) such as the control chip 521, a plurality of ICs, the monitor lamp 441, the setting display lamp 551, and the information display lamp 556 mounted on the printed circuit board 511. While housed in the 610, it is covered with the case lid 621 of the main board case 610. As described above, the main board case 610 is formed by using a transparent resin material, and from the outside of the case lid 621, a control chip 621, a plurality of ICs, a monitor lamp 641, a setting display lamp 651 and an information display lamp. It is configured so that 656 and the like can be visually recognized.

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

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

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

In the main control device 500 configured as described above, in order to confirm each part of the main control board 510 housed in the main board case 610, the housing is mounted from the front or diagonally right front with the front door 302 open. The main board case 610 installed in the 305 is visually recognized. At this time, it is possible to confirm the set value displayed by the setting display lamp 551 and the information regarding the accessory ratio displayed by the information display lamp 556 via the case lid 621. Similarly, the light emitting state (lighting / extinguishing state) of each LED element 542 constituting the monitor lamp 541 can be confirmed via the case lid 621.

<Structure when viewed from the back side of the front door through the reel window>
Hereinafter, as one characteristic configuration in the present embodiment, the configuration of the front surface portion of the front door 302 when viewed from the back surface side of the front door 302 through the reel window W2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 28. The game information display unit 400 provided on the upper surface side of the operation panel 330 is provided with a payout number display lamp 410 (PAYOUT lamp), a storage number display lamp 420, and seven other display lamps 431 to 437. ing. A transparent cover panel is attached to the upper surface of the game information display unit 400, but the illustration thereof is omitted here. The payout number indicator lamp 410 is configured to include two 7-segment indicators 411 and 412, and the storage number indicator lamp 420 is also configured to include two 7-segment indicators 421 and 422. The seven display lamps 431 to 437 are 1-BET display lamps, 2-BET display lamps, 3-BET display lamps, insertable display (INSERT) lamps, game start display (START) lamps, and replay display (REPLAY). ) Lamp, status display (GAME)
OVER) It is composed of lamps and the like. The function of each display lamp is the same as the function of each display lamp in the slot machine 1 described above.

As shown in FIG. 25 (A), the two 7-segment displays 411 and 412 in the payout number display lamp 410 and the two 7-segment displays 421 and 422 in the storage number display lamp 420 each have one digit. Seven-segment LEDs (referred to as A-segment LEDs to G-segment LEDs; see FIG. 25 (B)) capable of displaying numbers and letters of the above, and one segment LED capable of displaying dots (points) (referred to as A-segment LED to G-segment LED). Here, although it is referred to as an H-segment LED, it may also be referred to as a DP-segment LED. See FIG. 25 (B)). Also called a vessel). The storage number display lamp 420 displays the number of game medals stored (credited) in the slot machine 301 while incrementing by 1, and is a digit of the upper digit (tens digit) on the left 7-segment display 421. Is displayed, and the lower digit (one's digit) number is displayed on the 7-segment display 422 on the right side.

The payout number display lamp 410 displays the number of game medals to be paid out when a small winning combination is established while incrementing by one, and displays the upper digit (tens digit) on the left 7-segment display 411. It is configured to display and display the lower digit (one's digit) on the 7-segment display 412 on the right side. As an example, FIG. 25 (C) shows an aspect when "12" is displayed. Further, the payout number display lamp 410 is also configured to display characters (alphabet) and numbers indicating the type of the error when some abnormality (error) occurs in the slot machine 301. As an example, FIG. 25 (D) shows an aspect when "HE" (hopper empty error) is displayed. Further, the payout number display lamp 410 also has a function as an instruction monitor for displaying a navigation number, which indicates the operation order (pressing order) of the stop buttons. As an example, FIG. 25 (E) shows an aspect when "= 3" (navigation number 3) is displayed. The H-segment LED of the 7-segment display 412 may be turned on while staying in the advantageous section.

Further, the payout number display lamp 410 is configured to light in a predetermined manner so that it can be seen that the set value is being changed when the setting is switched (the work of changing the set value). .. For example, as shown in FIG. 26A, all eight segment LEDs on the 7-segment display 411 and all eight segment LEDs on the 7-segment display 412 are turned on. In this way, by setting all the segment LEDs in the payout number display lamp 410 to the lighting state (also referred to as "segment LED full lighting state"), all the segment lamps can be turned on (turned off due to a failure). It will not be left as it is), and it will be understood that the setting value is being changed. The H-segment LED for dot display may not be turned on, but only the seven segment LEDs of the A-segment LED to the G-segment LED may be turned on.

As described above, the work of changing the set value is performed by operating the setting change device 750 outside the business hours of the amusement park. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, the front door 302 is opened, the setting change key is inserted into the setting change key cylinder provided in the setting change device 750, and the power switch is turned on in that state. The setting change device 750 is operated, and the setting change switch is further operated to change the setting value. The setting value to be changed is confirmed by the setting indicator lamp 551 provided on the main control board 510. When the setting change device 750 is operated, the payout number indicator lamp 410 is in the fully lit state of the segment LED shown in FIG. 26 (A).

In the slot machine 301, when the front door 302 is opened, a worker behind the front door 302 can display a display state on the game information display unit 400 through the reel window W2, for example, a 7-segment display on the payout number display lamp 410. The lighting state of the vessels 411 and 412 can be visually recognized (see FIGS. 20 and 21). Therefore, the operator who changes the set value can check the lighting state of the payout number display lamp 410 from the back side of the front door 302 while the front door 302 is open, thereby displaying the 7-segment display. Work efficiency is good because it is possible to easily check whether the vessels 411 and 412 are out of order and whether they are lit so that it can be seen that the set value is being changed. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm the lighting state of the payout number indicator lamp 410 from the back side of the front door 302, the operator may open the front side of the front door 302 with the front door 302 open. It is necessary to check the lighting state of the payout number indicator lamp 410 by looking into it, moving it to the front side of the front door 302, or closing the front door 302 once, which is troublesome.

The mode for turning on the payout number display lamp 410 so that it can be seen that the set value is being changed is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and can be changed in various ways. For example, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), only the H segment LED for dot display in the 7-segment display 411, 412 is turned on, or as shown in FIG. 26 (C), the 7-segment display 411, A mode in which only three segment LEDs of A segment LED, D segment LED, and G segment LED in 412 are turned on (only one of the 7-segment displays 411 and 412 has such a mode, and the other is another. Aspects (including all lights off) may be mentioned.

In the present embodiment, while the set value is being changed, the set value is displayed on the setting display lamp 551 provided on the main control board 510 to confirm the set value. However, the payout number display lamp is used. The set value may be displayed on the 410 (for example, the 7-segment display 412) for confirmation. Even in this case, the operator who changes the set value can visually recognize the set value displayed on the payout number display lamp 410 from the back side of the front door 302 through the reel window W2 in the state where the front door 302 is open. Therefore, the work efficiency of changing the set value is improved. If it is not possible to check the lighting status of the payout number indicator lamp 410 from the back side of the front door 302, the operator opens and closes the front door 302 each time the set value is changed. Alternatively, it is necessary to check the set value displayed on the payout number display lamp 410 while moving between the front side and the back side of the front door 302 one by one, which is very troublesome.

When viewing the set value displayed on the payout number display lamp 410 from the back side of the front door 302 through the reel window W2 with the front door 302 open, the operator turns the set value upside down. You will see it. Therefore, it may be misunderstood that "9" is displayed even though "6" is displayed. Therefore, when displaying the set value on the payout number display lamp 410, it is preferable to make it clear that the user is looking upside down. For example, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), a mode in which the set value is displayed on the 7-segment display 412 and the H-segment LED for dot display on the 7-segment display 412 is turned on (7-segment display 411, 412). Both H-segment LEDs may be turned on). By displaying the set value in such an embodiment, the operator can easily recognize that the side on which the H segment LED is located is the lower side of the number. As another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26 (E), the set value is displayed on the 7-segment display 412 and the D-segment LED of the 7-segment display 411 is turned on, or as shown in FIG. 26 (F). As described above, there is also an embodiment in which the set value is displayed on the 7-segment display 412 and the D-segment LED and the E-segment LED of the 7-segment display 411 are turned on, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

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

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

As described above, in the slot machine 301, when the front door 302 is open, the operator behind the front door 302 can visually recognize the position of the start lever 325 through the reel window W2 (FIG. 20). , See FIG. 21). Therefore, the worker who inspects the start lever 325 stays on the back side of the front door 302 with the front door 302 open, and while checking the position of the start lever 325 through the reel window W2, the back side of the front door 302. Since it is possible to operate the start lever 325 by turning the hand to the front side and check the lighting state of the LED element 542 in the monitor lamp 541 during the operation, the inspection work efficiency is good. On the other hand, if the position of the start lever 325 cannot be confirmed from the back side of the front door 302, the operator may look into the front side of the front door 302 with the front door 302 open. After confirming the position of the start lever 325 by moving to the front side of the front door 302 or closing the front door 302 once, and preparing to operate the start lever 325 with a hand, the monitor lamp 541 is further turned on. It is necessary to open the front door 302 so that it can be confirmed, which is very troublesome.

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

Further, in the slot machine 301, when the front door 302 is opened, the operator behind the front door 302 can visually recognize the position of the medal slot member 321 through the reel window W2 (FIG. 20). , See FIG. 21). Therefore, the worker who inspects the insertion medal detection stays on the back side of the front door 302 with the front door 302 open, confirms the position of the medal insertion slot member 321 through the reel window W2, and confirms the position of the medal insertion slot member 321 while checking the front door 302. It is possible to insert a game medal into the medal insertion slot of the medal insertion slot member 321 by turning the hand from the back side to the front side, and to check the lighting state of the LED element 542 in the monitor lamp 541 at the time of insertion. Therefore, the work efficiency of inspection is good. On the other hand, when the position of the medal slot member 321 cannot be confirmed from the back side of the front door 302, the operator looks into the front side of the front door 302 with the front door 302 open. After confirming the position of the medal slot member 321 by pushing it in, moving it to the front side of the front door 302, or closing the front door 302 once, and preparing to insert the game medal held in the hand into the medal slot. Further, it is necessary to open the front door 302 so that the monitor lamp 541 can be confirmed, which is very troublesome.

Here, for comparison, a conventional slot machine will be briefly described with reference to FIG. 28. In a conventional slot machine, a medal slot member 1321 (see FIG. 28 (A)) and a MAX-BET button 1324 (FIG. 28 (B)) are located on the upper surface side of the operation panel 1330 arranged on the front surface of the front door 1302. A start lever 1325 is provided on the front side of the operation panel 1330. Further, it is also known that a transparent plate-shaped window panel WP2 is attached to the reel window. However, in the conventional slot machine, even if the front of the front door 1302 is viewed from the back surface side of the front door 1302 through the window panel WP2, the positions of the medal slot member 1321, the MAX-BET button 1324, and the start lever 1325 can be positioned. Not visible. Further, in some conventional slot machines, an instruction monitor (not shown) for displaying information such as a number indicating the pushing order is provided on the upper surface side of the operation panel 1330, but the back side of the front door 1302 is also provided. Therefore, even if the front of the front door 1302 is viewed through the window panel WP2, the display of the instruction monitor cannot be visually recognized.

This is because, in the case of the start lever 1325, the start lever 1325 is provided at a relatively low position. On the other hand, the reason why the MAX-BET button 1324 and the instruction monitor are included is that there are many types in which the edge of the window panel WP2 is configured as an opaque region UC for decoration or the like, and therefore, through the window panel WP2. There are many types in which a relatively large sub-control unit SU equipped with a sub-control board or the like is provided on the upper part of the window panel WP2 on the back side of the front door 1302. The reason is that the sub-control unit SU becomes an obstacle and the face cannot be brought close to the upper part of the back surface side of the window panel WP2, and the downward visibility is narrowed. The edge of the window panel WP of the slot machine 302 of the present embodiment is also decorated, but in this window panel WP, the start lever 325 and 1-BET are passed through the undecorated area. The positions of the button 323, the MAX-BET button 324, etc. can be visually recognized, and the lighting state of the payout number display lamp 410, etc. can be visually recognized. Of course, the view through the window panel WP may be further widened by not providing decoration or the like on the edge portion (particularly the lower edge portion) of the window panel WP.

Although the configuration when viewed from the back surface side of the front door 302 through the reel window W2 has been described above, the configuration shown in FIG. 27 may be adopted as a modification mode. In this modification, the medal insertion slot member 321 provided on the upper surface side of the operation panel 330 is slightly on the left side of the front door 302 (in the figure, front) including the back plate portion 321a and the medal insertion slot 321b. It is configured to face the central axis C side of the door 302). With such a configuration, when the position of the medal insertion slot member 321 is confirmed from the back surface side of the front door 302, the position of the medal insertion slot 321b can be easily visually recognized, so that the position of the medal insertion slot 321b can be easily visually recognized from the back surface side of the front door 302. It becomes easier to insert a game medal into the medal insertion slot 321b. In addition, in order to make it easier to visually recognize the position of the medal insertion slot 321b, the back plate portion 321a may be configured to be low in height.

In the present embodiment, three stop buttons for individually stopping the rotation of each reel 303a, 303b, 303c are arranged on the front side of the operation panel 330, and the front door 302 is opened. The operator behind the 302 cannot directly see the position of each stop button through the reel window W2. However, since each stop button is provided at the same height as the start lever 325, it is easy to estimate the position of each stop button with reference to the visually recognizable position of the start lever 325. Therefore, even when the same inspection work as that of the MAX-BET button 324 or the like is performed for each stop button, it is possible to improve the work efficiency. Of course, each stop button is arranged on the upper surface side of the operation panel 330 in the same manner as the MAX-BET button 324, and the operator who is behind the front door 302 with the front door 302 open is the reel window W2. It may be configured so that the position of each stop button can be visually recognized through.

As a modification, a region different from the reel window W2 is provided in the front door 302, and the medal slot member 321 and the 1-BET button 323, the MAX-BET button 324, and the start are provided from the back side of the front door 302 through the other region. The position of the lever 325 and the like and the display state of the payout number display lamp 410 may be visually recognized. Further, the reel window W2 can be opened and closed, and when the reel window W2 is opened from the back side of the front door 302, the medal slot member 321 and the 1-BET button 323, the MAX-BET button 324, the start lever 325, etc. It may be configured so that the position of the reel and the display state of the payout number display lamp 410 can be visually recognized.

In the present embodiment, the setting indicator lamp 551 is arranged on the main control board 110, but is not limited to this, and may be arranged on the rear surface side (rear surface side) of the front door 302. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control device 500 is attached to the inner surface side of the housing 305, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control device 500 may be attached to the rear surface side (rear surface side) of the front door 302. .. Further, in the present embodiment, the monitor lamp 541 is arranged on the main control board 110, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the monitor lamp 541 may be arranged on the rear surface side (rear surface side) of the front door 302. By arranging the monitor lamp 541 on the rear surface side of the front door 302, a person who works on the back side of the front door 302 in the open state in order to inspect the start lever 325 and the like can use the start lever through the reel window W2. It is possible to operate the monitor lamp 541 (LED element 542) while visually recognizing the position of the 325 or the like, and to confirm the lighting state of the monitor lamp 541 (LED element 542) at the time of the operation without moving the line of sight too much. Therefore, the work efficiency can be improved as compared with the case where the monitor lamp 541 is arranged on the housing 305 side (the movement of the line of sight when confirming the lighting state of the monitor lamp 541 becomes large).

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

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

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

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

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

The reel unit RU configured in this way is placed on the reel base 860 and fixed to the reel base 860. Specifically, the lower flange portion 812 of the reel module mounting member 810 that accommodates and holds the first to third reel modules 801 to 803 is relative to the coupling flange portion 861 formed on the lower front portion of the reel base 860. The reel unit RU is detachably held on the reel base 860 by being coupled using the coupling members 809b, 809d, 809f. The coupling members 809b, 809d, and 809f are used as dedicated coupling members (locking parts) for coupling the first to third reel modules 801 to 803 and the reel module mounting member 810, and the reel unit RU and the reel are used. It may be coupled to the base 860 by using another coupling member or a coupling mechanism (not shown).

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

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

The hopper mechanism unit 920 has a rotor disk (not shown) for rotationally driving, a hopper motor (not shown) for rotationally driving the rotor disk, and the like, and by rotating the rotor disk, a game in the medal storage unit 911. The medals are ejected one by one from the medal ejection port 921. The hopper base portion 930 supports the hopper mechanism portion 920 and the medal storage portion 911, and is fixed to the inner bottom surface portion of the housing 305.

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

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

The main control means of the slot machine 301 (corresponding to the main control means 100 of the slot machine 1) refers to the level of the storage state signal output from the storage state signal circuit every predetermined time (for example, 2.235 milliseconds). Then, when the storage state signal is level 1 continuously for a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) or more, it is determined that the medal auxiliary tank 960 is in the full state. In this way, when the stored state signal level becomes level 1 continuously for a predetermined number of times or more, the full state of the medal auxiliary tank 960 is determined, so that the medal auxiliary tank is determined as shown in FIG. 32 (D). When the game medal that has fallen into the 960 rolls and the two electrode pins 961 and 962 are temporarily conductive, it is possible not to prematurely determine that the medal auxiliary tank 960 is full. It has become.

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

The number and positions of the conductive pins arranged in the medal auxiliary tank 960 can be arbitrarily set. For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (E), an electrode pin 963 as a third full detection member may be provided below the two electrode pins 961 and 962. In this case, when all three electrode pins 961, 962, 963 are electrically connected to each other, it is determined that the medal auxiliary tank 960 is completely full, and of the three, the electrode pins 961 and the electrode pins 963 are completely filled. When and are conducted, or when the electrode pin 962 and the electrode pin 963 are conducted, it is possible to determine that the game medals are unevenly stored in the medal auxiliary tank 960.

As shown in FIG. 30, a reel unit RU is installed above the medal payout device 900. As described above, a plurality of coupling members 809a to 809f (referred to as "coupling member 809" when these are not particularly distinguished) are used in the reel unit RU, and the coupling member 809 falls during the game. Sometimes. As a cause of the drop, it is conceivable that the loosened coupling member 809 may be forgotten to be re-tightened or the removed coupling member 809 may be misplaced on the reel base 860 during maintenance and inspection work. Recently, there are also gaming machines that generate large vibrations by reverberating deep bass, and if such gaming machines are placed nearby, the vibrations from the gaming machines are transmitted to the coupling member 809. It is also possible that the coupling member 809 becomes loose. It is also conceivable that the vibration generated when the rotating cylinder rotates or stops and the vibration generated when the front door 302 is opened and closed are transmitted to the coupling member 809, and the coupling member 809 becomes loose. In particular, the coupling member 809f installed at the position closest to the side where the front door 302 is opened / closed (the side opposite to the side where the hinge mechanisms 306a and 306b are provided, hereinafter also referred to as the "door tip side") is Since the vibration when opening and closing the front door 302 is easily transmitted via the reel base 860 and the like, it is more likely to loosen due to the influence of the vibration than other coupling members 809a to 809e, and the possibility of falling during the game is relative. High.

When the coupling member 809 loosened during the game falls into the hopper tank 910 during the game or when the game is not performed and is guided to the rotor disk of the hopper mechanism portion 920, the coupling member 809 is attached to the rotor disk. There is a possibility that the rotor disc will not operate normally and the game medal cannot be paid out. In that case, the game must be interrupted, and in the worst case, the game may not be able to continue. If such a situation occurs in a state where the player's mood is heightened, such as during the above-mentioned bonus game (push order selection game), the player's mood is greatly offended, and the game's mood is increased. The interest will be greatly reduced.

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

When the coupling member 809 is made of a conductive metal member, the two electrode pins 961 and 962 are conducted by the coupling member 809 that has fallen into the medal auxiliary tank 960, and the state is erroneously detected as a full error. There is a risk of For example, the dropped coupling member 809 may be caught so as to straddle the two electrode pins 961 and 962, or the dropped coupling member 809 may be caught on one of the electrode pins 961 and passed through the game medal in the medal auxiliary tank 960 to the other. It is conceivable that the electrode pin 962 may be electrically connected to the electrode pin 962. Even if a full error is erroneously detected, the full error process is executed, so that the game is interrupted. In particular, if such a erroneous detection of a full error occurs and the game is interrupted during the execution of a bonus game (push order selection game), the player will be offended and the interest of the game will be greatly reduced. Will end up.

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

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

Although the configuration of the positional relationship between the reel unit RU and the medal payout device 900 has been described above, the configuration shown in FIG. 34 may be adopted as a modification mode. In this modification, the medal payout device 900A and the medal auxiliary tank 960A are used instead of the above-mentioned medal payout device 900 and the medal auxiliary tank 960. In the medal payout device 900A, the hopper tank 910 (medal storage portion 911) is not arranged vertically below the coupling member 809f, and the medal auxiliary tank 960 is arranged vertically below the coupling member 809f. Therefore, when the coupling member 809f falls off, the coupling member 809f does not enter the medal storage portion 911 but falls directly into the medal auxiliary tank 960, as shown by the arrow line K21.

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

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

Further, in the above, the locking component (coupling member 809f) exemplified as easy to come off is configured to connect the reel module and the accommodating member to the pedestal portion, but is not limited to such a configuration. .. For example, a locking component configured to fix the reel module to the pedestal directly or via an intermediate member other than the accommodating member may be used. Further, the number of reels may be other than three, and may be provided with four or five reels. Further, the device is not limited to the reel, and may be a movable directing device.

The notification effect management means 212 may manage the game standby effect and the menu effect, and the sub-main control means 200A may include a sub button that can be operated by the player. The game standby effect is an effect that introduces the game machine that is performed after the settlement process that is performed at the end of the game or the lapse of a predetermined time after the final stop operation of the stop button or the operation of the sub button, and the menu effect is the effect. It is a production that can be transferred based on the operation of the sub button of the player, and the display of the dividend table, custom setting of the production, volume setting, power consumption setting, etc. are performed according to the operation in the menu production. It is a production.

In the normal state (game mode 0), the menu effect is executed based on the sub button operation in the state where the bet is not made, and the game standby effect is executed when a predetermined time elapses from the last sub button operation. On the other hand, in a state advantageous for the player such as during AT (game mode 4), bonus game (game mode 5), and chance zone (game mode 2), the sub-button operation can be performed in the same state as in the normal state without betting. Based on this, the menu effect is executed and the elapsed time from the last sub button operation is measured. Then, when the predetermined time elapses, instead of the game standby effect, the effect that was executed before the menu effect is executed or the effect according to the game state (in the case of AT, the effect indicating that AT is in progress, etc.) is executed. By doing so, when leaving the seat with the menu screen open in an advantageous game state, when returning to the seat, the effect corresponding to the original advantageous game state is executed instead of the game standby effect. Since it is easy to distinguish one's own seat and it is easy to recognize that it is in an advantageous state, it is possible to prevent the game from being stopped. It is also possible to appeal to others that they are in an advantageous state and that there are people who are playing.

In addition, instead of deciding whether or not to perform the original effect after the menu effect according to the game state, when a specific effect (for example, a continuous effect or an effect of announcing the winning of a bonus) is executed in the normal state. After the menu effect is displayed, the effect that was executed before the menu effect is executed or the effect according to the game state may be executed. By doing so, when you leave your seat and return to your seat, such as during AT or bonus game, it is easy to recognize that your seat is easy to identify and it may be in an advantageous state, and you stop playing. Can be prevented. It is also possible to appeal to others that they are in an advantageous state and that there are people who are playing.

Although the embodiments (first slot machine, second slot machine) and the modification thereof according to the present invention have been described above, the configurations of the parts shown in the respective embodiments may be used in combination as appropriate. Further, in the above embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine to which the present invention is applied, a slot machine (rotary drum type gaming machine) using a gaming medal has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it can be similarly applied to a spinning machine that uses a game ball, a sparrow ball game machine, an arrange ball machine, a pachinko machine, and the like, and the same effect can be obtained.

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

Claims (1)

Main control means and
A reel unit that includes multiple reels with multiple types of symbols,
A gaming machine housing with an open front and
A front door that is connected to the left side of the gaming machine housing via a hinge mechanism and can be opened and closed,
In a gaming machine equipped with
An advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
A counter capable of counting the number of acquisitions of the game medium in the advantageous gaming state is provided.
When displaying the end screen of the advantageous gaming state, if the value of the counter satisfies a predetermined condition, the acquisition number information can be displayed.
When displaying the end screen of the advantageous gaming state, if the value of the counter does not satisfy a predetermined condition, the acquired number information is not displayed.
Inside the gaming machine housing,
With the reel unit
A fixing part for fixing the reel unit and
The main tank member that stores the game medium and
An auxiliary tank member installed in the vicinity of the main tank member and for storing the game medium overflowing from the main tank member is provided.
A part of the main tank member is provided with a slope portion that descends from the main tank member toward the auxiliary tank member.
The reel unit and the fixing portion are configured to be holdable by a plurality of conductive locking parts.
In a state where the reel unit and the fixing portion are held by the plurality of locking parts, the slope portion is arranged vertically below a predetermined locking component among the plurality of locking parts.
In a state where the auxiliary tank member is installed inside the gaming machine, it has at least a first member and a second member for detecting whether or not the gaming medium stored in the auxiliary tank member is full. And
A gaming machine characterized in that the distance between the first member and the second member is configured to be longer than the length in the longitudinal direction of the predetermined locking component.

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