JP6904573B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention corresponds to a symbol display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting the variable display of the symbol display means, and the plurality of variable display columns. The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a stop switch for stopping a variable display.

Conventionally, in a slot machine which is a spinning-type gaming machine, a winning combination (pushing order combination) in which the payout is different depending on the operation mode of the left / middle / right stop switch is provided, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an operation advantageous when the winning combination is won. There is one that notifies the mode and increases the number of medals owned by the player. Further, in a special gaming state (advantageous section) in which it is allowed to notify an advantageous operation mode, there is a case where the notification lamp is turned on to notify the fact. As a slot machine of this type, a machine that totals and calculates the total number of games, the number of games in an advantageous section (the number of games in an advantageous section), the total number of medals to be paid out as the value for games, the number of characters to be paid out, etc. has been proposed. ing. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 6151414 (eg, paragraphs 0237-0285, etc.)

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is still room for improvement in aggregation and arithmetic processing.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine provided with suitable aggregation and arithmetic processing for data related to specific information among information related to gaming.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a symbol display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display columns. A main control means for controlling the progress of a game in a gaming machine having a stop operation means for stopping the display and being given a game value according to a combination of symbols when all the variable display rows are stopped. The main control means includes a sub control means that controls an effect according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control means, and the main control means is a case where the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode. A combination lottery means for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations including specific combinations having different stop symbol combinations are won or not depending on the case where the operation is not performed in the predetermined operation mode, a predetermined gaming state, and the above. A game state transition control means that controls a transition between a plurality of gaming states including an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous than a predetermined gaming state, and a special that identifiablely notifies the predetermined operation mode when the specific combination is won. A special game control means capable of executing a game , a stop control means for performing stop control for stopping each variable display of the plurality of variable display rows based on the operation of the stop operation means, and all the variable display rows are stopped. Based on the symbol combination at the time of the game, the grant control means that performs the game value granting process, the aggregation means that aggregates the data related to specific information among the information related to the game, and the data aggregated by the aggregation means. A data storage means for storing data, a calculation means for performing a predetermined calculation using the data aggregated by the aggregation means, and a transmission information setting means for setting the content of transmission information to the sub-control means . as a game of the advantageous gaming state, a first state, has a different second state from the first state, as Yu technique history information that will be calculated by the predetermined calculation, for the game that has been granted in a particular time period occupying the total number of values, the a first condition application rates calculated from the total number of the value for a game granted by Oite the first state between a specific period, Oite the first state between the specific period, Alternatively, there is a second condition granting ratio calculated from the total number of the gaming values granted in the second state, and the data storage means is used for the gaming game granted in the first state during the specific period. A specific description consisting of a first storage area for storing the total number of values and a ring buffer for storing the number of gaming values granted in the first state in a short period shorter than the specific period. And憶領zone, said first state in said specific time period, or a second storage area for storing the total number of the value for a game that has been granted in the second state, which is applied in the second state in the short term It has a special storage area different from the ring buffer that stores the number of game values, and the data in the first storage area is updated with the data in the specific storage area when the short period elapses. At the same time, the first condition granting ratio is calculated by the calculation means, and the data in the second storage area is updated using the data of the specific storage area and the special storage area when the short period elapses. At the same time, the second condition granting ratio is calculated by the calculation means, the setting by the transmission information setting means includes the setting of the combination lottery result, and the transmission information setting means is the specific combination in the advantageous gaming state. In the case of winning, the setting regarding the type of the winning combination whose predetermined operation mode cannot be specified and the information which can specify the predetermined operation mode can be set as the setting of the combination lottery result, while the predetermined operation mode can be specified. When the specific combination is won in the game state, the combination lottery result is set with respect to the type of winning combination for which the predetermined operation mode cannot be specified, but the information that can specify the predetermined operation mode is set. Some of the data to be aggregated by the aggregation means include the amount of the game value given in the special game regardless of whether or not the data is operated in the predetermined operation mode, and the aggregation is performed. The means is given the amount of the game value given by the grant control means in the special game based on the setting of the information that can specify the predetermined operation mode by the transmission information setting means. It is characterized in that it is totaled as the amount of the game value given.
Further, another gaming machine according to the present invention includes a symbol display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop for stopping the variable display corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display columns. In a gaming machine that has an operating means and is given game value according to a combination of symbols when all the variable display rows are stopped, a winning combination lottery is performed to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are won. Based on the operation of the combination lottery means, the game state transition control means for controlling the transition between a plurality of gaming states including the predetermined gaming state and the advantageous gaming state more advantageous than the predetermined gaming state, and the stop operation means. The stop control means for stopping the variable display of each of the plurality of variable display columns and the grant control for performing the game value granting process based on the symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped. Predetermined using means, a totaling means for aggregating data related to specific information among information related to a game, a data storage means for storing the data aggregated by the aggregating means, and data aggregated by the aggregating means. In the advantageous gaming state during the specific period, which is provided with a calculation means for performing the above calculation, and which is the total number of the game values given in the specific period as the game history information calculated by the predetermined calculation. The first condition grant ratio calculated from the total number of the gaming values granted when the first condition is satisfied, and the first condition grant ratio when the second condition is satisfied in the advantageous gaming state during the specific period. There is a second condition granting ratio calculated from the total number of the game values, and the data storage means obtains the total number of the game values granted when the first condition is satisfied in the specific period. The data storage means has a first storage area to be stored and a second storage area to store the total number of the gaming values given when the second condition is satisfied in the specific period. In the game of updating the data of the second storage area, the data of the first storage area may not be updated, but the calculation processing of the first condition granting ratio and the second condition granting ratio by the calculation means is common. It is characterized by being played in a game.

According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having suitable aggregation and arithmetic processing.

Further, the data storage means has a third storage area for storing the total number of the game values given in the specific period, and the game for updating the data in the third storage area is the first storage area. It may be the same as the game of updating the data of the second storage area, or it may be the same as the game of updating the data of the second storage area.

According to this configuration, the load of the update process is reduced by making the data update game of the third storage area the same game as the data update game of the first storage area or the data update game of the second storage area. can do.

Further, another gaming machine according to the present invention includes a symbol display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop for stopping the variable display corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display columns. In a gaming machine that has an operating means and is given game value according to a combination of symbols when all the variable display rows are stopped, a winning combination lottery is performed to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are won. Based on the operation of the combination lottery means, the game state transition control means for controlling the transition between a plurality of gaming states including the predetermined gaming state and an advantageous gaming state more advantageous than the predetermined gaming state, and the stop operation means. granted to perform a stop control means for performing stop control for stopping the variable display of each of the plurality of variable display column, all of the variable display columns based on symbol combination when stopped, the application treatment before symbol value for a game Using the control means, the aggregation means that aggregates the data related to specific information among the information related to the game, the data storage means that stores the data aggregated by the aggregation means, and the data aggregated by the aggregation means. and a calculation means for performing a predetermined operation, as the game history information calculated by the predetermined calculation, occupied in the total number of the value for a game granted in a particular period, the advantageous gaming state in the particular time period The first condition granting ratio calculated from the total number of the gaming values granted when the first condition is satisfied, and the first condition or the first condition in the advantageous gaming state during the specific period. There is a second condition granting ratio calculated from the total number of the game values given when the second condition different from the condition is satisfied, and the data storage means sets the first condition in the specific period. The first storage area for storing the total number of the game values granted when the first condition is satisfied, and the game value granted when the first condition is satisfied in a short period shorter than the specific period. A specific storage area composed of a ring buffer for storing a number, a second storage area for storing the total number of game values granted when the second condition is satisfied in the specific period, and the above-mentioned in the short period. It has a special storage area different from the ring buffer that stores the number of game values granted when the second condition is satisfied, and the data in the first storage area is obtained when the short period of time elapses. In addition to being updated using the data of the specific storage area, the first condition granting ratio is calculated by the calculation means, and the data of the second storage area is the front. When the short period of time elapses, the data is updated using the data of the specific storage area and the special storage area, and the second condition granting ratio is calculated by the calculation means.

According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having suitable aggregation and arithmetic processing.

It is a perspective view of the rotating cylinder type gaming machine (slot machine) which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of the reel of the rotary body type gaming machine (slot machine) of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the rotary body type gaming machine (slot machine) of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the main control board and the sub control board of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the game of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the role name and the symbol combination to win, and the payout (the number of payouts) at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the winning combination group and the combination composition, and the game state which is the object of lottery. It is a figure which shows the flag type and the setting command of each winning combination group. It is explanatory drawing explaining the storage content of the game information storage means of FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between a 7-segment display and 1-byte (8-bit) display data. It is explanatory drawing of the display method of a ratio indicator. It is a flowchart which shows the main process. It is a flowchart which shows the game information aggregation processing (step S212) of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game information aggregation processing (step S212) of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the interrupt process (step S437) for external use area of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the ratio display-related timer update process (step S534) of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows each ratio calculation (step S535) of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows each ratio display setting (step S536) of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the ratio display data acquisition (step S703) of FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the storage content of the game information storage means of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the game information aggregation processing (step S212) of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the game information aggregation processing (step S212) of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

<First Embodiment>
A first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a rotating cylinder type gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a slot machine), which is a gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 20.

(Constitution)
The outline of the configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the front opening of the housing 3 is closed by the front door 5 so as to be openable and closable, and the operation plate 7 is arranged at a position substantially at the center height of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is arranged above the door. A horizontally long rectangular display window 11 is provided on the front plate 9, and a left / middle / right reel 13L composed of rotating reels for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order is provided inside the display window 11. , 13M, 13R are arranged. The left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R form a symbol display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Each forms one variable display sequence.

Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have, for example, "W7 (white 7)", "R7 (red 7)", "B7 (blue 7)", and " RP1 (Replay 1) "," RP2 (Replay 2) "," CH (Cherry) "," WM1 (Watermelon 1) "," WM2 (Watermelon 2) "," BE (Bell) "," BL (Blank) A total of 20 symbols including "" are provided in a predetermined arrangement. Further, each of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is individually assigned a frame number from 0 to 19, for example, a symbol from frame number 0 to 19 is printed. The reel tape is attached to the peripheral surface of the reel to form the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. When the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols of frame numbers 19, 18, ..., 0, 19, ... Are displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order. Variable display.

Then, when the rotation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped, a total of 9 symbols can be seen from the display window 11 with 3 for each of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Specifically, three reels, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower reels, and a total of nine reels for the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed through the display window 11. That is, when all of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In this embodiment, among the symbols displayed on the display window 11, one line (middle line) composed of the middle symbol of the left reel 13L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 13M, and the middle symbol of the right reel 13R is the winning line. Then, if the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop with the winning combination symbols aligned on the winning line, the winning will be won.

Here, as shown in FIG. 3, left / middle / right reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R, each of which is composed of a stepping motor, are connected to the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R, respectively, and left. -The middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotationally driven independently.

Further, returning to FIG. 1, the operation board 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing the player to insert one medal (game value) from the credit medals stored inside, and the player has a credit medal. The maximum bet switch 17 for instructing the maximum number of medals to be inserted (set to 3) per game (game), and the player rotates each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. A lever-shaped start switch 19 that operates to start the variable display of each symbol, and the player stops the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively, to stop the variable display of each symbol. Left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to each of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R, the settlement switch 23 for the player to instruct the payout of the credit medal, and the medal. A slot 25 is provided. In this embodiment, it is assumed that one type of three medals is set as the number of medals to be inserted (specified number of medals) required for one game (game). In this way, it is possible to play a game using the value for the game. In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 that uses medals as the game value will be described as an example of the game machine according to the present invention, but not limited to medals, other game media and electronic data are used as the game value. The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine.

In addition, in the center of the upper part of the front plate 9, a moving image or the like is displayed to notify the player of winning or winning, or the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R necessary for winning a prize. A liquid crystal display 27 for performing an effect of notifying an operation mode is provided, and an explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, and the liquid crystal display 27 and Speakers 31L and 31R for producing music, voice, and the like are provided on the left and right sides of the explanation panel 29, respectively. Speakers 31L and 31R are also provided on the left and right sides of the medal payout outlet 39, which will be described later.

Further, a central lamp portion 33M is arranged on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are arranged on the left and right sides thereof, respectively. Light sources such as light emitting diodes are arranged in the center, left, and right lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R, respectively. These center, left, and right lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed, and constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for performing an effect such as notifying the player of winning or winning.

Further, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation plate 7, and on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, for example, a lower lamp portion in which a plurality of light sources are arranged side by side in two rows is provided. 37L and 37R are provided. Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout outlet 39 and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals to be paid out from the medal payout outlet 39 are provided. Further, in the lower right corner of the front plate 9, a figure (not shown) indicating the positions of the winning lines with respect to the three reels is drawn, and in the lower left corner of the front plate 9, the CPU 61 mounted on the main control board 63 of FIG. 3 is drawn. In response to the display control according to the above, a credit display 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals and a payout display 46 for displaying the number of medals to be paid out are arranged. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment displays, and can display a two-digit stored number (up to 50). Further, the payout display 46 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment displays, and can display a two-digit payout number. The 7-segment display is formed in a rod shape and has a total of eight segments in which seven segments arranged in a "8" shape and one small round segment serving as a decimal point are combined. Yes, each segment is composed of light emitting diodes (see FIG. 10).

The payout indicator 46 is also used to display an error code corresponding to the error that has occurred, and the tens digit, the ones digit, or both dots of the payout indicator 46 (lightable location DP in FIG. 10) are advantageous section lamps. It is also used as 47 (see FIG. 3), and the lighting is a section (advantageous section) in which the AT game is allowed to notify the advantageous operation mode of the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R so as to be identifiable. ), And turning off indicates that it is not an advantageous section. However, the advantageous section lamp may be configured as a separate component from the payout indicator 46, and for example, the dot portion of the credit indicator 45 may be used, or another lamp member may be used.

Although not shown in FIG. 1, as shown in FIG. 4, a support frame (not shown) that supports the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to the rear wall inside the housing 3. A hopper unit 43 for ejecting medals to the medal payout outlet 39 is arranged below the support frame in the housing 3. Further, on the back side near the medal insertion slot 25, as shown in FIG. 4, it is selected whether or not the medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 25 are genuine, and only the regular medals are placed in the hopper unit 43. A guiding medal selector 48 is arranged. A medal passage (not shown) is provided inside the housing 3, and medals excluded as non-regular medals in the medal selector 48 and medals paid out from the hopper unit 43 pass through this medal passage. It is paid out from the medal payment exit 39. Specifically, although not particularly shown, the medal selector 48 stores medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 25 in the hopper unit 43 by operating the rail portion by driving a cancel coil using an electromagnet. It is possible to switch between the passage and the passage leading from the medal payout exit 39 to the medal receiver 41. As a result, it is possible to switch between storing the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 25 as credit medals and paying them out to the medal receiver 41. However, for example, when the number of stored medals reaches the maximum number of stored medals or during the game, the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 are discharged to the medal payout outlet 39 without operating the rail portion by driving the cancel coil. In cases other than these, the rail portion is operated by the drive of the cancel coil that receives the drive control by the main CPU 61 mounted on the main control board 63 of FIG. 3, and the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 is a regular one. Only regular medals are led to the hopper unit 43 by selecting whether or not.

As shown in FIG. 3, the insertion sensor 53 is provided in the medal selector 48 portion near the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3, and the insertion sensor 53 detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. .. The insertion sensor 53 is formed by providing a selector sensor A, a selector sensor B, and a selector sensor C in the passage of medals, and the inserted medals are placed in the order of the selector sensor C, the selector sensor A, and the selector sensor B. And, it is arranged so as to detect at intervals (timing) of a predetermined range of time. A payout sensor 54 is provided at the outlet of the hopper unit 43, and the payout sensor 54 detects medals to be paid out to the medal payout outlet 39 one by one. Two of the payout sensor 54, the payout sensor A and the payout sensor B, are arranged at a predetermined distance from each other. In the timing chart when the medal is passed in the normal state, both payout sensors A and B can be switched to the on state when the hopper motor 57 is being driven (on state). Further, the payout sensor B is set to shift from the off state to the on state twice, and when the payout sensor B is turned on for the first time, the payout sensor A shifts from the off state to the on state, and the payout sensor B shifts to the on state. The payout sensor A is set to shift from the on state to the off state when B is turned on for the second time.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, an operation box 50 is provided, and a power switch 50a for switching the power ON / OFF, a key cylinder type setting change key switch 50b, and a push button type setting change button 50c (reset switch). ) Is provided. Further, since the operation box 50 is arranged inside the housing 3, the operation box 50 cannot be operated unless the front door 5 is opened. To change the setting, the setting value of the winning probability (set from setting 1) used when selecting any one of a plurality of lottery tables 671 (see FIG. 4) having different advantages during the winning combination lottery. This is a process for setting 6).

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a set value display 56 is provided, and the set value display 56 is composed of, for example, one 7-segment display, and a set value of a one-digit winning probability (specifically, a set value of a winning probability). , 1 to 6 steps) are displayed. The 7-segment display is formed in a rod shape and has a total of eight segments in which seven segments arranged in a "8" shape and one small round segment serving as a decimal point are combined. Yes, each segment is composed of light emitting diodes (see FIG. 10). Although the set value of the slot machine 1 is displayed on the set value display 56, it is provided inside the housing 3, specifically, on the back surface of the front door 5 so that the set value of the slot machine 1 cannot be seen from the outside. After setting the set value, the display is erased.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a door sensor (door open / close switch) 58 is provided, and the door sensor 58 is installed on the housing 3 side, and whether or not the front door 5 is closed. It is a sensor for detecting the door. For example, when the front door 5 is closed, the door sensor 58 is turned on (ON state) by the contact sensor when the back surface of the front door 5 and the front surface of the door sensor 58 are close to each other, and the front door 5 is turned on. As the door opens, the back surface of the front door 5 separates from the front surface of the door sensor 58 and is turned off (OFF state) by the contact sensor. Of course, the present invention is not limited to the contact sensor, and the opening / closing of the front door 5 may be detected by an optical sensor, a magnetic sensor, or the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R for detecting the rotation positions of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R are provided, and left / middle / right The position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R are, for example, composed of photo interrupters for detecting protrusions provided on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively, and when the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate. , The protrusion is detected every one turn, and the detection signal is output to the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63. In the present embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R detect the protrusions, the symbol of frame number 19 is configured to be located in the middle of the display window 11.

The hopper motor 57 shown in FIG. 3 is arranged in the hopper unit 43, and is driven by the hopper motor 57 to pay out medals toward the medal payout outlet 39. Further, the overflow sensor 57a is provided in the vicinity of the auxiliary tank for storing the medals overflowing from the medal tank for storing the medals of the hopper unit 43, and detects that the medals in the auxiliary tank are full and is the main. A signal is output to the main CPU 61 of the control board 63.

Further, an external centralized terminal board 59 is provided inside the housing 3. The external centralized terminal board 59 outputs game data to the outside of the slot machine 1, and is wired to a connection terminal (connector) wired to the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 and an external device (not shown). A terminal board provided with a connection terminal (connector). Although not shown, the external centralized terminal board 59 is connected to a game island facility (for example, a data display) or a hall computer.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 63 on which the main CPU 61 that controls the progress of the game is mounted, and the effect control according to the progress of the game are performed based on the information transmitted from the main control board 63. A sub control board 73 on which the sub CPU 71 is mounted is provided separately, and various data are transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one direction. The main control board 63 is housed in a board case so that it cannot be accessed illegally from the outside, and is tightly sealed so that the board case cannot be opened without leaving a trace. There is. In addition, various measures have been taken on the board case so that it can be reliably visually recognized that the board case has been opened illegally.

The RWM (read / write memory) 65 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and temporarily stores data related to the game such as the game state of the slot machine 1. Further, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and stores a game machine program (a program for the slot machine 1) including preset data.

By the way, the ROM 67 has a capacity of, for example, 16 KB (kilobytes), and the 7.5 KB area (program area 4.5 KB + data area 3 KB) starting from the address 0000H is a program related to the progress of the game and various tables 671, 672. Used to store the required data. Further, as will be described in detail later, 400 games (the present invention (claim 3)) are used to monitor the medal payout history in the area of 4.35KB out of the remaining 8.5KB starting from the address 1E50H of the ROM 67. ) (Equivalent to the "short period") 15 sets of total medals paid out, total number of medals paid out in the last 6000 games, total number of medals paid out by the character or AT role after installation or after clearing RWM ( It is used to store monitoring programs and data of game information such as the total number of medals to be paid out after installation or after clearing the RWM. The cumulative period (cumulative number of games) after installation or after clearing RWM corresponds to the "specific period" of the present invention.

The RWM65 has a capacity of 1024B (bytes), and the region of 512B starting with the address F000H is used to temporarily store various data necessary for executing a program related to the progress of the game. Further, as will be described in detail later, in order to monitor the game history of medals in the unused area of the remaining 512B starting with the address F200H of RWM65, the latest 15 sets of the total number of medals paid out for each 400 games. Various data (see FIG. 9) related to game information such as the total number of medals paid out for 6000 games, the total number of medals paid out after installation or after clearing RWM, etc. are stored.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 63 is provided with a ratio indicator (combination ratio monitor) 69 composed of four display components. The ratio indicator 69 is mounted on the main control board 63 in the board case installed at the upper positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R inside the housing 3, and the front door 5 is mounted on the front door 5. It is placed in a position that can be seen from the outside when it is opened. The ratio display 69 is composed of four 7-segment displays, which are display components. The 7-segment display is formed in a rod shape, and has seven segments arranged in a "8" shape, and a decimal point. It has a total of eight segments in which one small round segment is combined, and each segment is composed of a light emitting diode (see FIG. 10). Switch control is performed by the main CPU 61 to control the lighting and extinguishing of the light emitting diode, and VDD and GND are supplied to at least one of the anode and cathode of the light emitting diode via the switch.

Further, returning to FIG. 3, the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 described above has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and by executing the game machine program stored in the ROM 67, the game progresses. Perform processing. Then, the main CPU 61 includes data related to the winning combination lottery result in the lottery process by the winning combination lottery means 103, which will be described later, data related to the operation of the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the start switch 19, etc. operated by the player. Various data of the above are transmitted to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) in the form of a command.

The sub-control board 73 includes a memory 75 having an RWM unit that temporarily stores various data and a ROM unit that stores various programs for production and the like. Further, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 has various data related to the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61 (in the lottery process by the combination lottery means 103 described later). By executing the program stored in the memory 75 based on the result of the lottery, whether the operating instruments such as the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19 have been operated), the game is played. Determine the content of the production related to the game to be provided to the person. Further, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the determined content of the effect. I do.

(Main control board)
Next, the configuration of the main control board 63 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing the program stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by controlling the hardware. ..

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 controls the game of the slot machine 1 in any of a plurality of preset game states, and the operation mode determination means 100a and the game state setting means 100b are used. I have. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 is generally used in the normal game state (initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2), bonus internal winning (RT3)). BB game is executed in the bonus game state (RBB1) which is more advantageous than the normal game state, which is transferred by winning the bonus combination (RBB1).

Further, as a game advantageous to the player different from the bonus game which is a game in the bonus game state (RBB1), the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 described later is determined by the operation procedure of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. Pushing order given to players with different advantages (left correct answer bells 1 to 4, middle correct answer bells 1 to 4, right correct answer bells 1 to 4 (pushing order bells): see Fig. 7) There is an AT game (special game) that identifiable the operation procedure (pushing order) of each of the advantageous stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the pushing order combination when the winning combination is obtained. The game control means 100 performs an AT game when the AT is allowed and the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is the push order winning result in the game during the AT period.

a) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determining means 100a of FIG. 4 determines whether or not the player operates the slot machine 1 and modes such as long pressing. Specifically, the bet switch 15, the maximum bet switch 17, the start switch 19, and the left. Various operations on the slot machine 1 by the player, such as a mode of operation by the player for various switches such as the middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and a mode of operation of the player to insert medals into the medal insertion slot 25. To determine the aspect of.

b) Game state setting means 100b
The game state setting means 100b has a plurality of preset gaming states based on the result of the combination lottery process by the combination lottery means 103, the determination result of the symbol combination on the effective line (middle line) by the symbol determination means 109, and the like. The gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set in any one of them.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the game states include initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2), bonus internal winning (RT3), and bonus game state. (RBB1) is provided. The initial RT (RT0) is a gaming state that shifts when a setting is changed, which will be described later, or after the bonus gaming state (RBB1) ends.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the initial RT (RT0), when the push order bells (left correct answer bells 1 to 4, middle correct answer bells 1 to 4, right correct answer bells 1 to 4: see FIG. 7) are missed, the game is played. The state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the normal RT (RT1), and the gaming state shifts to the normal RT (RT1). It should be noted that the missed push order bell is caused by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R in a push order other than the advantageous push order (9 payouts) set according to the type of push order bell. It means that he couldn't win even a small role in the game (missing a favorable dividend).

Further, in the normal RT (RT1), when the promotion replay (“RP4” “RP5”: see FIG. 6) is won, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the advantageous RT (RT2), and the game state is advantageous. Move to RT (RT2). Further, in the advantageous RT (RT2), when the push order bell is missed, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the normal RT (RT1), and the game state shifts to the normal RT (RT1).

In the initial RT (RT0), the normal RT (RT1), and the advantageous RT (RT2), the winning combination lottery is performed using different lottery tables 671. For example, in the normal RT (RT1), the lottery table 671 for the normal RT is used. In this case, in the lottery table 671 for normal RT, a predetermined lottery value is set for each winning combination group that is the target of the combination lottery for each set value.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when a bonus combination (RBB1: see FIGS. 6 and 7) is won in any of the initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2) gaming states. In addition, when the combination of the stop symbols of the winning line is not the symbol combination related to the bonus winning (non-winning), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the bonus internal winning (RT3), and the game state is the bonus internal winning. Move to (RT3) (carry over bonus). Further, when the bonus combination carried over during the bonus internal winning (RT3) is won, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the bonus game state (RBB1) related to the winning, and the game state is the bonus game state (RBB1). Move to. Further, the end condition is set for the bonus game state (RBB1), and the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the initial RT (RT0) when the end condition is satisfied, and the game state is the initial RT (RT0). Move to RT0). In this embodiment, in the bonus game state (RBB1), the end condition is set that the number of payouts exceeds the specified number of 297.

Here, the outline of the game in the slot machine 1 will be described.

In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to execute the game by inserting three medals, and the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 is used to insert three medals into the slot machine 1. When the input is detected, the winning line (center line) in the middle of the display window 11 becomes effective. Then, when the operation of the start switch 19 is detected on condition that a predetermined number of three medals are inserted, the lottery process using random numbers determines one of the preset winning combination lottery results. In addition, all the rotations of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R are started, and the patterns of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R displayed on the display window 11 are changed to the left / middle / right reels 13L, Discrimination is started according to the rotation angles of 13M and 13R.

After that, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R accelerate, and all the operations of the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are effectively accepted. After all the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are in the enabled state, for example, when it is detected that the left stop switch 21L has been operated, the left reel 13L is stopped and the middle stop switch 21M is operated. When it is detected that the operation has been performed, the middle reel 13M is stopped, and when it is detected that the right stop switch 21R has been operated, the right reel 13R is stopped. In this way, by operating the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the rotation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R corresponding to the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is stopped. do.

Then, when all the operations of the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are completed, all the rotations of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped. At this time, when the predetermined winning combination symbol determined by the combination lottery means 103 stops at a predetermined position on the winning line in the middle of the valid display window 11, a prize is won, and the number of medals according to the winning mode is obtained. However, one game ends when it is credited or paid out from the medal payout exit 39. In addition, a predetermined profit may be given to the player in place of the payout of the medal or at the same time as the payout of the medal.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, as the combination, the bonus combination "RBB1", the small combination "PZ1" to "PZ41", and the replay combination "RP1" to "RP9" are preset. In the present embodiment, as a result of the combination lottery, duplicate winnings (winning combination groups "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3", "left correct answer bell 1" to be aligned) may be arranged depending on the operation mode. There is a possibility of winning "Left Correct Answer Bell 4", "Medium Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Medium Correct Answer Bell 4", "Right Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4"). The role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 includes a special role winning (bonus winning), a small role winning, a replay winning role (replay winning), and a loss.

In addition, the winnings include a bonus winning combination related to the transition to the bonus game, a small winning combination winning related to the payout of medals, and a replay winning combination related to the execution of the replay (replay).

Then, for example, when three symbols of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are aligned on the winning line in each display mode related to the winning combination "RBB1" in FIG. (Special game) is executed.

In this embodiment, the medal is not paid out by winning the bonus combination (the prescribed number of payouts of the bonus combination is 0), and the game shifts to the bonus game state (RBB1) after the game in which the winning mode related to the bonus combination is established. Although it is configured, a predetermined number of cards (for example, 10 cards) may be set as a bonus combination, and after the medals are paid out, the game may shift to the bonus game state (RBB1).

Further, for example, the roles "PZ1", "PZ2" (downward right bell), "PZ3" (middle bell), "PZ3" to "PZ36" (incorrect answer), "PZ37" (watermelon), in FIG. In each display mode related to "PZ38" to "PZ40" (cherry) and "PZ41" (chance eye), the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have 3 symbols on the winning line in the middle of the display window 11. When all the medals are collected, a small winning combination will be awarded and the number of medals shown in the "Payout number" column will be paid out.

In addition, the roles "RP1", "RP2" (middle replay), "RP3" (upward replay) in FIG.
In the display mode related to "RP4", "RP5" (promotion replay), "RP6", "RP7" (fake 7), "RP8" (7-aligned replay rising to the right), "RP9" (7-aligned replay falling to the right) When three symbols of each of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are aligned on the winning line, the player wins the re-game role, and the game is played again under the same conditions as the previous game without inserting a new medal. It can be carried out.

By the way, in the present embodiment, the winning combination lottery means 103 is configured so that a plurality of winning combination can be won at the same time. That is, as shown in FIG. 7, a winning combination group (combination lottery result) composed of a plurality of combinations is formed, and whether or not each winning combination group has been won is drawn by the combination lottery means 103. In this embodiment, all of the winning combination groups except the winning combination group "RBB" are composed of a plurality of combinations. Here, if a winning combination group composed of a plurality of roles is won, all of the constituent roles are won at the same time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning combination groups "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer bell 4", "middle correct answer bell 1" to "middle correct answer bell 4", "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" , "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3", the operation mode (pushing order) of the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R that is advantageous to the player is preset. , Even if the winning combination result (winning combination group) by the combination lottery means 103 is the same, the winning mode depends on the order in which the player operates the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. The reel rotation control means 106 is configured to stop and control the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that (display mode) is different.

That is, each winning combination group shown in FIG. 7 winning combination group "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer bell 4", "middle correct answer bell 1" to "middle correct answer bell 4", "right correct answer bell 1" to "right" If you win multiple roles at the same time by winning any of "Correct Bell 4", "RT2 Transition Replay 1" to "RT2 Transition Replay 3", left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, The reel rotation control means 106 is configured so that, among the winning combinations, the winning combinations that preferentially align the symbols related to the winning on the winning line are different according to the operation order of the 21R.

For example, when the combination lottery result by the combination lottery means 103 is won by any of the winning combination groups "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer bell 4", the operation mode determination means 100a first switches the left stop switch. It is assumed that the operation of 21L has been performed. In this case, among the constituent roles, left, middle, and so that the symbol combinations related to the winning of the right-down bells ("PZ1", "PZ2": 9 payouts), which are most advantageous to the player, are aligned on the winning line. The right reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped and controlled by the reel rotation control means 106. In "PZ1" and "PZ2", no matter when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the winning symbols are arranged within the retractable range, so that the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R can be operated. Be sure to win a prize in "PZ1" or "PZ2" depending on the timing (no omissions).

On the other hand, if it is determined by the operation mode determining means 100a that the left stop switch 21L has not been operated for the first time, the right-down bell (“PZ1”, “PZ2”: 9 payouts) will not be won. That is, the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R in the preset operation order (first stop: left reel 13L) corresponding to the winning combination groups "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer bell 4". The symbol is not displayed in the display mode corresponding to the winning combination that is most advantageous to the players included in the winning combination group, unless it is determined by the operation mode determining means 100a that the operation has been performed. In this case, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, one of the remaining constituents (4 payouts) may be won, or none of the constituents may be missed.

Further, when the combination lottery result by the combination lottery means 103 is won by any of the winning combination groups "middle correct answer bell 1" to "middle correct answer bell 4", the operation mode determination means 100a first switches the middle stop switch. It is assumed that the operation of 21M has been performed. In this case, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M so that the symbol combinations related to the winning of the middle bell (“PZ3”: 9 payouts), which is the most advantageous to the player among the constituent combinations, are aligned on the winning line. , 13R are stopped and controlled by the reel rotation control means 106. No matter when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated, the "PZ3" will always win because the winning symbols are arranged within the retractable range (no omission).

On the other hand, if it is determined by the operation mode determining means 100a that the operation of the middle stop switch 21M is not performed first, the middle bell "PZ3" is not won. That is, the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R in the preset operation order (first stop: middle reel 13M) corresponding to the winning combination groups "middle correct answer bell 1" to "middle correct answer bell 4". The symbol is not displayed in the display mode corresponding to the winning combination that is most advantageous to the players included in the winning combination group, unless it is determined by the operation mode determining means 100a that the operation has been performed. In this case, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, one of the remaining constituents (4 payouts) may be won, or none of the constituents may be missed.

Further, when the combination lottery result by the combination lottery means 103 is won by any of the winning combination groups "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4", the operation mode determination means 100a first switches the right stop switch. It is assumed that the operation of 21R has been performed. In this case, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M so that the symbol combinations related to the winning of the middle bell (“PZ3”: 9 payouts), which is the most advantageous to the player among the constituent combinations, are aligned on the winning line. , 13R are stopped and controlled by the reel rotation control means 106. No matter when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated, the "PZ3" will always win because the winning symbols are arranged within the retractable range (no omission).

On the other hand, if it is determined by the operation mode determining means 100a that the right stop switch 21R has not been operated for the first time, the middle bell "PZ3" will not be won. That is, the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R in the preset operation order (first stop: right reel 13R) corresponding to the winning combination groups "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4". The symbol is not displayed in the display mode corresponding to the winning combination that is most advantageous to the players included in the winning combination group, unless it is determined by the operation mode determining means 100a that the operation has been performed. In this case, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, one of the remaining constituents (4 payouts) may be won, or none of the constituents may be missed.

Further, when the result of the combination lottery by the combination lottery means 103 is the winning combination group "RT2 transition replay 1", it is determined that the operation mode determination means 100a first operates the left stop switch 21L. do. In this case, among the constituent combinations, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, so that the symbol combinations related to the winning of the promotion replays (“RP4”, “RP5”) that shift to the advantageous RT (RT2) are aligned on the winning line, The 13M and 13R are stopped and controlled by the reel rotation control means 106. In "RP4" and "RP5", no matter when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the winning symbols are arranged within the retractable range, so that the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R can be operated. Be sure to win "RP4" or "RP5" depending on the timing (always shift to advantageous RT).

On the other hand, if it is determined by the operation mode determining means 100a that the operation of the left stop switch 21L is not performed first, the promotion replay ("RP4", "RP5") is not won. That is, it is determined that the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the operation order (first stop: left reel 13L) set in advance corresponding to the winning combination group "RT2 transition replay 1". Unless it is determined by the means 100a, the symbol is not displayed in the display mode corresponding to the winning combination that is most advantageous to the players included in the winning combination group. In this case, one of the remaining constituent combinations is won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

Further, when the winning combination lottery result by the combination lottery means 103 is won in the winning combination group "RT2 transition replay 2", it is determined that the operation mode determination means 100a first operates the middle stop switch 21M. do. In this case, among the constituent combinations, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, so that the symbol combinations related to the winning of the promotion replays (“RP4”, “RP5”) that shift to the advantageous RT (RT2) are aligned on the winning line, The 13M and 13R are stopped and controlled by the reel rotation control means 106. In "RP4" and "RP5", no matter when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the winning symbols are arranged within the retractable range, so that the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R can be operated. Be sure to win "RP4" or "RP5" depending on the timing (always shift to advantageous RT).

On the other hand, if it is determined by the operation mode determining means 100a that the operation of the middle stop switch 21M is not performed first, the promotion replay ("RP4", "RP5") is not won. That is, it is determined that the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the operation order (first stop: middle reel 13M) set in advance corresponding to the winning combination group "RT2 transition replay 2". Unless it is determined by the means 100a, the symbol is not displayed in the display mode corresponding to the winning combination that is most advantageous to the players included in the winning combination group. In this case, one of the remaining constituent combinations is won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

Further, when the result of the combination lottery by the combination lottery means 103 is the winning combination group "RT2 transition replay 3", it is determined that the operation mode determination means 100a first operates the right stop switch 21R. do. In this case, among the constituent combinations, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, so that the symbol combinations related to the winning of the promotion replays (“RP4”, “RP5”) that shift to the advantageous RT (RT2) are aligned on the winning line, The 13M and 13R are stopped and controlled by the reel rotation control means 106. In "RP4" and "RP5", no matter when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the winning symbols are arranged within the retractable range, so that the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R can be operated. Be sure to win "RP4" or "RP5" depending on the timing (always shift to advantageous RT).

On the other hand, if it is determined by the operation mode determining means 100a that the right stop switch 21R has not been operated for the first time, the promotion replay ("RP4", "RP5") is not won. That is, it is determined that the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the operation order (first stop: right reel 13R) set in advance corresponding to the winning combination group "RT2 transition replay 3". Unless it is determined by the means 100a, the symbol is not displayed in the display mode corresponding to the winning combination that is most advantageous to the players included in the winning combination group. In this case, one of the remaining constituent combinations is won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

The winning combination of the winning combination groups "Fake Play" and "7 Matching Replay" differs depending on the pressing order and operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. For example, the winning combination group "Fake Play" is composed of the combination names "RP1" to "RP3", "RP6", and "RP7". When the first stop is a push order other than the right reel 13R, the reel rotation control means 106 performs stop control of the reels 13L and 13M so that the winning combination names "RP1" and "RP2" are given priority. Since the winning combination names "RP1" and "RP2" are roles that are not missed, the winning combination names "RP1" or "RP2" are always won according to the operation timing of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

On the other hand, when the first stop is the right reel 13R, the winning symbol "R1" (symbol number: 5) related to the winning of the right reel 13R of the winning combination name "RP6" or the winning of the right reel 13R of the winning combination name "RP7" The reel rotation control means 106 controls the stop of the right reel 13R so that the symbol "BE" (symbol number: 1) preferentially stops at the winning line. Therefore, when the stop switch 21R is operated at a timing when these symbols can be pulled in, the symbol "BE" (symbol number: 1) or "R1" (symbol number: 5) is the winning line according to the operation timing. Stop at (middle stage of right reel 13R).

Here, when the symbol "BE" (symbol number: 1) stops in the middle of the right reel 13R, the symbol "W7", which is the winning symbol of the winning combination name "RP7", wins the prize preferentially at the second stop. , The stop control of the middle reel 13M is performed by the reel rotation control means 106. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 21M is operated within the range in which the symbol "W7" can be pulled in by the middle reel 13M, the symbol "W7" is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel 13M. Next, since the winning symbol "BE" of the left reel 13L (third stop) of the winning combination name "RP7" is not missed, what kind of timing is it after the symbol "W7" is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel 13M? Even if you operate the left stop switch 21L with, you will definitely win the role name "RP7". On the other hand, if the stop switch 21M is not operated within the range where the symbol "W7" can be pulled into the winning line (middle stage) on the middle reel 13M (second stop), the winning combination name "RP3" is set as the next priority winning combination. The reel rotation control means 106 controls the stop of the middle reel 13M. Since the winning symbol "R1" of the middle reel 13M of the role name "RP3" is not missed, the symbol "R1" always stops in the middle stage no matter what timing the stop switch 21M is operated. Next, since the winning symbol "BE" of the left reel 13L (third stop) of the winning combination name "RP3" is not missed, what kind of timing is it after the symbol "R1" is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel 13M? Even if you operate the left stop switch 21L with, you will definitely win the role name "RP3". Further, when the second stop is not the middle reel 13M but the left reel 13L, the left reel rotation control means 106 is used to give priority to the winning symbol "BE" of the winning combination name "RP3". Stop control of the reel 13L is performed. Since the winning symbol "BE" on the left reel 13L of the role name "RP3" is not missed, the symbol "BE" always stops in the middle stage no matter when the stop switch 21L is operated. Next, since the winning symbol "R1" of the middle reel 13M (third stop) of the role name "RP3" is not missed, what kind of timing is it after the symbol "BE" is stopped in the middle of the left reel 13L? Even if you operate the middle stop switch 21M with, you will definitely win the role name "RP3".

If you win the winning combination group "Fake Play" and the symbol "RP1" (symbol number: 5) stops in the middle of the right reel 13R (first stop), the winning symbol of the role name "RP6" will stop at the second stop. The stop control of the middle reel 13M is performed by the reel rotation control means 106 so that the symbol “W7” is preferentially won. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 21M is operated within the range in which the symbol "W7" can be pulled in by the middle reel 13M, the symbol "W7" is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel 13M. Next, since the winning symbol "BE" of the left reel 13L (third stop) of the winning combination name "RP6" is not missed, what kind of timing is it after the symbol "W7" is stopped in the middle of the middle reel 13M? Even if you operate the left stop switch 21L with, you will definitely win the role name "RP6". On the other hand, if the stop switch 21M is not operated within the range where the symbol "W7" can be pulled into the winning line (middle stage) on the middle reel 13M (second stop), the winning combination names "RP1" and "RP2" are given the next priority. As a winning combination, the reel rotation control means 106 controls the stop of the middle reel 13M. Since the winning combination names "RP1" and "RP2" are not missed, the winning combination names "RP1" or "RP2" are always won according to the operation timing of the stop switch 21M. Further, when the second stop is not the middle reel 13M but the left reel 13L, the symbols "R1" and "R2" which are the winning symbols of the winning combination names "RP1" and "RP2" are given priority to win. , The stop control of the left reel 13L is performed by the reel rotation control means 106. In this case, regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 21L, the symbol ("RP1": symbol "R1", "RP2") related to winning one of the winning combination names "RP1" and "RP2". : Since the symbol "R2") is within the retractable range, the symbol "R1" or "R2" stops in the middle stage according to the operation timing. Next, since the common winning symbol "R1" of the middle reel 13M (third stop) of the winning combination names "RP1" and "RP2" is not missed, the symbol "R1" or "R2" is placed in the middle of the left reel 13L. After the reels stop, no matter what timing the middle stop switch 21M is operated, the winning combination name "RP1" or "RP2" will always be won.

When the winning combination group "Fake Play" is won, the first stop is the case of the right reel 13R, but the symbol "R1" (symbol number 5) related to the winning of the right reel 13R of the role name "RP6", and , If the right stop switch 21R is operated within the range that cannot be drawn into any of the symbols "BE" (symbol number 1) related to the winning of the right reel 13R of the winning combination name "RP7", the next priority winning combination will be used. Under the names "RP1" and "RP2", the reel rotation control means 106 controls the stop of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. Since the winning combination names "RP1" and "RP2" are not missed, the winning combination names "RP1" or "RP2" are always won according to the operation timing of the stop switch 21M.

In addition, in the case of pushing order (right → middle → left), if the winning line of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is aimed at the symbol “W7”, the winning combination name “RP6” will be the winning combination name “until the second stop”. It has the same stop design as "RP8" (right-up white 7 tempai (right reel middle stage: R1, middle reel middle stage: W7)), but unlike the role name "RP8" at the third stop, the design is on the upper stage of the left reel 13L. "W7" does not stop (upper right white 7 tempai → lost). In addition, when the winning order of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is aimed at the symbol "W7" in the push order (right → middle → left), the winning combination name "RP7" is the winning combination name "W7" until the second stop. It has the same stop design as "RP9" (right-down white 7 tempai (right reel middle stage: BE, middle reel middle stage: W7)), but unlike the role name "RP9" at the third stop, the design is on the lower stage of the left reel 13L. "W7" does not stop (downward white 7 tempai → loss).

The winning combination group "7 Matching Replay" is composed of the combination names "RP1" to "RP3" and "RP6" to "RP9". In this case, when the first stop is a push order other than the right reel 13R, the reel rotation control means 106 performs reel stop control so that the winning combination names "RP1" and "RP2" are given priority. Since the winning combination names "RP1" and "RP2" are roles that are not missed, the winning combination names "RP1" or "RP2" are always won according to the operation timing of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

On the other hand, when the first stop is the right reel 13R, the symbol "R1" (symbol number: 5) related to the winning of the right reel 13R of the winning combination names "RP6" and "RP8" or the winning combination names "RP7" and "RP9" The reel rotation control means 106 controls the stop of the right reel 13R so that the symbol "BE" (symbol number 1) related to the winning of the right reel 13R of the above is preferentially stopped at the winning line. Therefore, when the stop switch 21R is operated at a timing when these symbols can be pulled in, the symbol "BE" (symbol number 1) or "R1" (symbol number 5) is the winning line (right) according to the operation timing. Stop at the middle stage of reel 13R).

Here, when the symbol "BE" (symbol number 1) stops in the middle of the right reel 13R, the symbol "W7", which is the winning symbol of the winning combination names "RP7" and "RP9", wins preferentially at the second stop. As a result, the reel rotation control means 106 controls the stop of the middle reel 13M. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 21M is operated within the range in which the symbol "W7" can be pulled in by the middle reel 13M, the symbol "W7" is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel 13M. When the symbol "W7" stops in the middle of the middle reel 13M (second stop), the left reel 13L (third stop) is stopped by the reel rotation control means 106 so that the winning combination name "RP9" wins preferentially. Control is done. Therefore, in the left reel 13L, when the left stop switch 21L is operated within the range in which the winning symbol "CH" (symbol number 3) of the winning combination name "RP9" can be pulled in, the symbol "CH" is placed in the middle of the left reel 13L. Stops and wins the role name "RP9". On the other hand, when the left stop switch 21L is not operated within the range in which the winning symbol "CH" (symbol number 3) can be pulled in, the left reel by the reel rotation control means 106 is set with the winning combination name "RP7" as the next priority winning combination. 13L (third stop) stop control is performed. Since the winning symbol "BE" on the left reel 13L of the role name "RP7" is not missed, if the role name "RP9" is missed on the left reel 13L (third stop), the role name "RP7" will always be won. ..

The symbol "BE" (symbol number 1) stopped in the middle of the right reel 13R (first stop), but the middle stop switch 21M within the range where the symbol "W7" can be pulled in the middle of the middle reel 13M (second stop). If is not operated, the reel rotation control means 106 performs stop control of the middle reel 13M with the winning combination name “RP3” as the next priority winning combination. Since the winning symbol "R1" of the middle reel 13M of the role name "RP3" is not missed, the symbol "R1" always stops in the middle stage no matter what timing the stop switch 21M is operated. Next, since the winning symbol "BE" of the left reel 13L (third stop) of the winning combination name "RP3" is not missed, what kind of timing is it after the symbol "R1" is stopped in the middle of the middle reel 13M? Even if you operate the left stop switch 21L with, you will definitely win the role name "RP3". Further, when the second stop is not the middle reel 13M but the left reel 13L, the left reel rotation control means 106 is used to give priority to the winning symbol "BE" of the winning combination name "RP3". Stop control of the reel 13L (third stop) is performed. Since the winning symbol "BE" on the left reel 13L of the role name "RP3" is not missed, the symbol "BE" always stops in the middle stage no matter when the stop switch 21L is operated. Next, since the winning symbol "R1" of the middle reel 13M (third stop) of the role name "RP3" is not missed, what kind of timing is it after the symbol "BE" is stopped in the middle of the left reel 13L? Even if you operate the middle stop switch 21M with, you will definitely win the role name "RP3".

In addition, when the winning combination group "7 Matching Replay" is won, if the symbol "R1" (symbol number 5) stops in the middle of the right reel 13R (first stop), the combination name "RP6" and the combination name "RP6" are added at the second stop. The stop control of the middle reel 13M is performed by the reel rotation control means 106 so that the symbol "W7", which is the winning symbol of "RP8", wins preferentially. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 21M is operated within the range in which the symbol "W7" can be pulled in by the middle reel 13M, the symbol "W7" is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel 13M. When the symbol "W7" stops in the middle of the middle reel 13M (second stop), the reel rotation control means 106 controls the stop of the left reel 13L so that the winning combination name "RP8" wins preferentially. Therefore, in the left reel 13L, when the left stop switch 21L is operated within the range in which the winning symbol "R1" (symbol number 1) of the winning combination name "RP8" can be pulled in, the symbol "R1" is placed in the middle of the left reel 13L. (Design number 1) stops and wins the role name "RP8". On the other hand, when the left stop switch 21L is not operated within the range in which the winning symbol "R1" (symbol number 1) can be pulled in, the left reel by the reel rotation control means 106 is set with the winning combination name "RP6" as the next priority winning combination. 13L stop control is performed. Since the winning symbol "BE" on the left reel 13L of the role name "RP6" is not missed, if the role name "RP8" is missed on the left reel 13L (third stop), the role name "RP6" will always be won. ..

The symbol "R1" (symbol number 5) stopped in the middle of the right reel 13R (first stop), but the middle stop switch 21M within the range where the symbol "W7" can be pulled in the middle of the middle reel 13M (second stop). If is not operated, the reel rotation control means 106 performs stop control of the middle reel 13M with the combination names “RP1” and “RP2” as the next priority winning combination. Since the winning combination names "RP1" and "RP2" are not missed, the winning combination names "RP1" or "RP2" are always won according to the operation timing of the remaining stop switches 21M and 21L. Further, when the second stop is not the middle reel 13M but the left reel 13L, the symbols "R1" and "R2" which are the winning symbols of the winning combination names "RP1" and "RP2" are given priority to win. , The stop control of the left reel 13L is performed by the reel rotation control means 106. In this case, regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 21L, the symbol ("RP1": symbol "R1", "RP2") related to winning one of the winning combination names "RP1" and "RP2". : Since the symbol "R2") is within the retractable range, the symbol "R1" or "R2" stops in the middle stage according to the operation timing. Next, since the common winning symbol "R1" of the middle reel 13M (third stop) of the winning combination names "RP1" and "RP2" is not missed, the symbol "R1" or "R2" is placed in the middle of the left reel 13L. After the reels stop, no matter what timing the middle stop switch 21M is operated, the winning combination name "RP1" or "RP2" will always be won.

The role name "RP8" is a role in which the symbol "W7 (white 7)" is aligned to the right when a prize is won, and the role name "RP9" is a role in which the symbol "W7" is aligned to the right when a prize is won, and white 7 is on the right. It is provided as a role that can notify the player that the AT lottery has been won by aligning the ascending or descending to the right.

The winning combination group "cherry" is composed of the combination names "PZ38" to "PZ40". Since each symbol of the winning combination names "PZ38" to "PZ40" is arranged at a position where it may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, there is a possibility that the symbols may be missed. be.

The winning combination group "watermelon" is composed of the combination name "PZ37". Each symbol of the winning combination name "PZ37" is arranged in a range that can be pulled in regardless of the timing when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated, so that the winning is always won.

The winning combination group "Chance eyes" is composed of the role name "PZ41". Because some of the symbols (left, middle reels 13L, 13M) related to the winning of the role name "PZ41" are arranged at positions that may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M. , Missing may occur.

By the way, in the bonus game state (RBB1), the winning probability of a small role is set higher than that of a normal game, and it is a game in which a game medal is easily paid out, which is more advantageous to the player than a normal game. be.

When the player shifts to the bonus game state (RBB1) by winning the bonus combination "RBB1" in FIG. 6, the bonus game is executed. In the bonus game, when the lottery table 671 that defines the winning probability of the lottery process by the role lottery means 103 is from the normal game lottery table selected in the normal game, the winning probability of the lottery process by the role lottery means 103 is the normal game. By switching to the bonus game lottery table defined with a higher probability than during normal games, the probability of winning a small winning combination is set to be higher. Specifically, in the bonus game lottery table, it is set to win the winning combination group "all small roles" in each game. When the winning combination group "all small combinations" is won, all the small combinations are won, but in this embodiment, the reel rotation control is performed so that "PZ3" (middle bell) wins preferentially. Stop control of the means is performed. Since "PZ3" (middle bell) is not missed, in the bonus game state (RBB1), "PZ3" (middle bell) is always won. Then, after shifting to the bonus game state (RBB1), the bonus game state (RBB1) ends when a preset number of medals are paid out. That is, in the present embodiment, the bonus game state (RBB1) is set to end and shift to the normal game (initial RT (RT0)) when the number of medals to be paid out reaches a predetermined upper limit.

When the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is the bonus combination winning (RBB1), the stop control of the symbol based on the bonus combination winning is performed, but at this time, the symbol arrangement of the winning mode of the bonus combination is not assigned. Then, while shifting to the bonus internal winning (RT3), this bonus winning combination is carried over until the symbol arrangement of the winning mode of the bonus winning combination is assigned.

On the other hand, the small winning combination will not be carried over to the next game unless the pattern arrangement of the winning mode of the small winning combination is assigned in the game in which the winning combination is the small winning combination. Also, in the case of a replay win, no matter when the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the symbols related to any of the constituents will always be on the winning line on the left.・ Because the symbols are placed on the middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, you will definitely win the replay role.

Further, the game state setting means 100b determines and determines whether or not to shift from the AT non-allowable state to the AT-allowed state based on the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 described later in the game in the AT non-allowable state. Set to the AT allowable state from the next game of the game. In the present embodiment, the game state setting means 100b determines that when the winning combination groups "7-match replay" and "cherry" are won, the AT non-allowable state is always changed to the AT-allowed state. Then, the game state setting means 100b assigns a preset number of games (for example, 20 times) as the number of games in the AT allowable state and sets it in the AT remaining game number counter 654, and the AT (assist time) period from the next game. It is configured so that the AT game is executed. In AT games, any of the winning combination groups "Left Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Left Correct Answer Bell 4", "Medium Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Medium Correct Answer Bell 4", and "Right Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" When the crab is won, the player is notified of the operation mode (which stop switch should be operated first) according to the type of the winning combination group. Even if the winning combination groups "7-match replay" and "cherry" are won in the AT non-allowable state, the AT-allowed state may not be entered with a certain probability. Further, even when the winning combination group "watermelon" or "chance eye" is won, the AT allowable state may be entered without omission or with a certain probability.

In addition, the game state setting means 100b is AT when any of the winning combination groups "7-match replay", "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", and "RBB" is won in the game in the AT allowable state. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the number of games in the allowable state, and the number of games (may be 0) according to the lottery result is added to the AT remaining game number counter 654. The game state setting means 100b decrements the AT remaining game number counter 654 for each game regardless of whether or not the AT game is performed in the AT allowable state. Further, when the game state setting means 100b determines that the AT non-permissible state shifts to the AT permissible state, a predetermined number (for example, 1500) is set as the maximum number of games in the AT permissible state once in the AT continuous game counter 655. Is set, and the AT continuous game number counter 655 is decremented by 1 for each game regardless of whether or not the AT game is performed in the AT allowable state. The game state setting means 100b has won a fall lottery as to whether or not to fall from the AT allowable state to the AT non-allowable state after the AT remaining game number counter 654 becomes 0, or the AT continuous game number counter 655 is 0. The AT is set to the non-allowable state from the next game of the game that has become.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 of FIG. 4 sets set values (settings 1 to 6). This set value is for selecting the lottery table 671 selected by the table selection means 102 described later, and any one of the set values is associated with each of the plurality of lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. ing. Then, the setting control means 101 determines the on / off state of the setting change key switch 50b when the power is turned on, and when the power is turned on while the setting change key switch 50b is on, the setting change processing starts a predetermined setting change process.

In the present embodiment, the winning probability in the lottery of the normal game is set to a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of set values (here, 6 types), and the lottery table 671 (normally) is set for each of the set values of the plurality of stages. A game lottery table) is associated with it. Then, when the above setting change process is started, the administrator of the pachinko hall in which the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value.

The procedure for changing the set value is performed as follows, for example. The administrator opens the front door 5, inserts a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder and rotates while the power switch 50a is OFF, and turns on the setting change key switch 50b. In this state, the setting change process is started by turning on the power switch 50a.

Then, the set value of the winning probability is cyclically switched from setting 1 to setting 6 for each operation of the setting change button 50c by the administrator. This set value is notified by displaying it on the set value display 56. When the set value of the winning probability becomes a desired value by operating the setting change button 50c, the set value is fixed by operating the start switch 19. Then, when the setting change key inserted in the key cylinder is rotated to turn off the setting change key switch 50b, the setting change process is completed. After that, for example, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 25, the game is started.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 of FIG. 4 is a type of game controlled by the game control means 100 on the main control board 63 (normal game, internal winning game, bonus game, etc.), and a set value set by the setting control means 101 (a normal game, an internal winning game, a bonus game, etc.). One lottery table is selected from a plurality of lottery tables 671 based on the settings 1 to 6). That is, for example, in a normal game, the table selection means 102 selects the lottery table 671 (normal game lottery table) as the lottery table according to the set value of the winning probability (settings 1 to 6).

(4) Role lottery means 103
The combination lottery means 103 of FIG. 4 uses a random number and a table selection means 102 as a combination lottery result in the current game, using any one of a plurality of combination lottery results including the preset winning combination group winning and loss. It is selected and determined by a lottery process using the selected lottery table 671. Here, in each lottery table 671, the correspondence between the random number value and each winning combination lottery result is defined. Specifically, for example, in each lottery table 671, the random numbers generated by the random number generating means 103a described later are generated. Data indicating an area to which each winning combination lottery result is associated in the entire range is stored.

a) Random number generation means 103a
The random number generating means 103a of FIG. 4 generates a random number for lottery within a predetermined random number value range. Further, the random number generation means 103a can be configured by, for example, an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit for counting the clock signal generated by the oscillation circuit (so-called hard random number). The random number generating means 103a can also be configured by, for example, a means for generating a random number by the average picking method or a means for generating a random number by adding prime numbers. These means can be configured, for example, by causing the main CPU 61 to execute a predetermined program (so-called soft random numbers). It should be noted that both hard random numbers and soft random numbers may be provided, and random numbers may be generated softly based on the results.

b) Random number extraction means 103b
The random number extracting means 103b of FIG. 4 extracts the random number value generated by the random number generating means 103a, and extracts the random number value generated by the random number generating means 103a under a predetermined condition. The random number extracting means 103b extracts a random number value used for the lottery process of the winning combination lottery means 103 in the current game at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated.

Further, since the random number generating means 103a is configured by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means 103a is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extracting means 103b can be substantially treated as a random number.

c) Lottery result determination means 103c
The lottery result determining means 103c of FIG. 4 determines the winning combination lottery result in the current game based on the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means 103b in the current game and the game state in the current game. The lottery result determining means 103c refers to the lottery table 671 corresponding to the current gaming state selected by the table selecting means 102, and the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means 103b is defined by the lottery table 671. The combination lottery result in the current game is determined by determining which area of the random number value area corresponding to each combination lottery result belongs to.

(5) Reel detecting means 105
The reel detecting means 105 of FIG. 4 has detection signals of the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R and left / middle / right reel motors 14L, 14M for driving the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. , The rotation positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected based on the number of supply pulses to 14R, respectively. The reel detecting means 105 corresponds to a symbol located at a predetermined reference position (for example, in the middle of the display window 11 in the present embodiment) when the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and when the rotation is stopped. Detect each frame number.

(6) Reel rotation control means 106
The reel rotation control means 106 of FIG. 4 is configured to control the excitation phase of each reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R so that the rotation of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R can be individually controlled. When the player operates the start switch 19, the reel rotation control means 106 controls the exciting phases of the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R to start the rotation of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Further, the reel rotation control means 106 uses the stop table 672 to stop control for each of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R based on the operation for each of the left, middle, and right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Is performed, and the symbols variably displayed by each of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped in a display mode corresponding to the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103. The reel rotation control means 106 is a left / middle / right reel 13L based on the winning combination lottery result determined by the lottery result determination means 103c and the operation mode of the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R for each game. , 13M, 13R stop control is performed.

As described above, the "bell group" (winning combination group "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer bell 4", "middle correct answer bell 1" to "middle correct answer bell 4", "right correct answer bell 1" to If any of the "right correct answer bells 4") is won, the matching combinations are set to be different depending on the stop switch to be operated first. In addition, the advantageous operation mode differs depending on the type of "bell group".

As the stop table 672 for determining the stop positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, a plurality of tables are set corresponding to the winning combination lottery results of the winning combination lottery means 103. The stop table 672 has left, middle, and right reels according to the rotation positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R when the left, middle, and right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. The number of sliding frames of 13L, 13M, 13R is predetermined, and for each of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, the corresponding left, middle, and right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are set to the stop operation order. Correspondingly, the number of sliding frames is formed to be different.

Further, if the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103 is a winning combination, the reel rotation control means 106 has a stop table 672 selected based on the winning combination lottery result and a left / middle / right stop. From the rotation positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R when the switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively, so as to win the winning combination. The number of slip frames is determined, and stop control is performed for each of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. On the other hand, if the winning combination lottery result by the winning combination lottery means 103 is lost, the reel rotation control means 106 has a stop table 672 selected based on the losing winning combination lottery result, and left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M. From the rotation positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R when each of the 21Rs is operated, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively, so as not to win any of multiple roles. The number of sliding frames is determined, and stop control for each of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is performed.

By the way, there is an upper limit on the number of sliding frames, and the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R at the timing when they are at predetermined rotation positions, respectively. If not operated, the reel rotation control means 106 wins a prize corresponding to the winning combination of the symbols displayed on the display window 11 even if the combination lottery result by the combination lottery means 103 is a winning combination. It is not possible to stop and control each of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the stop is displayed in the mode. In other words, the reel rotation control means 106 corresponds to the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R at predetermined rotation positions based on the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103. On condition that the right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, so that the symbol displayed on the display window 11 is stopped and displayed in the winning mode corresponding to the winning combination. Stop control is performed for each of 13M and 13R.

(7) Notification determination means 107
The notification determining means 107 of FIG. 4 determines whether or not to notify the operation mode of the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R which is advantageous to the player. For example, even if the result of the role lottery is "Right Correct Answer Bell 1", the player does not always operate the right stop switch 21R first if he / she cannot know that fact, and "PZ3 (PZ3) Middle bell) ”cannot always be aligned. On the other hand, in AT games, when the result of the role lottery is "right correct answer bell 1", a notification to that effect is given and the right stop switch 21R is urged to operate first, thereby increasing the chances of the player receiving the payout. It becomes possible.

In this embodiment, if the "7-match replay" and "cherry", which are the transitional roles to the AT-allowed state in which the lottery of the AT game can be performed, are won, the AT period of 20 games is fixed. Therefore, when the game state setting means 100b determines the transition to the AT allowable state, the notification determining means 107 determines to perform the notification. Then, the notification determining means 107 sets, for example, the state of the flag during the AT period stored in the flag storing means 651 after paying out the medal to ON. Further, when the AT remaining game number counter 654 or the AT continuous game number counter 655 becomes 0, the notification determining means 107 sets the flag to OFF during the AT period, for example, after paying out medals. Regarding the flag, one of the bits forming the flag storage means 651 is assigned to the flag during the AT period, and ON / OFF of the bit is set to change the state of the flag during the AT period to the flag storage means. It can be stored in 651.

Then, in the AT game, the winning combination groups "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer bell 4", "middle correct answer bell 1" to "middle correct answer bell 4", "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" When any of the above is won, the player is notified of the operation mode (operation order) that is set in advance for each winning combination group and is advantageous to the player.

Further, as will be described later, the command creating means 108 creates a command according to the determination result of the notification determining means 107. The notification determining means 107 sets the command created by the command creating means 108 as a command that can identify an advantageous push order set according to the type of the winning bell group, or a command that cannot identify the advantageous push order. It also functions as a deciding factor.

(8) Command creation means 108
The command creating means 108 of FIG. 4 (corresponding to the “transmission information setting means” of the present invention) includes data on the winning combination lottery result in the lottery processing by the winning combination lottery means 103, left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and start. A command for transmitting various data such as data related to the operation of the operating device operated by the player such as the switch 19 to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) is generated. The command generated by the command creating means 108 is transmitted to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) by the sub control command transmitting means 111 as described later.

The command creating means 108 creates a command that can specify the type of the winning combination group as a command that can identify the result of the lottery when the lottery by the combination lottery means 103 is executed. In this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, A to J, Z are set as the types (flag types) of the winning combination group, and the command creating means 108 is set to the type of the winning combination group. Create a command (winning combination command) that can identify the flag type set accordingly. Here, the same command (C) is created as the winning combination command regardless of which of the winning combination groups "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" is won. In addition, the winning combination group "Left Correct Answer Bell 1"-"Left Correct Answer Bell 4", "Medium Correct Answer Bell 1"-"Medium Correct Answer Bell 4", "Right Correct Answer Bell 1"-"Right Correct Answer Bell 4" Even so, the same command (I) is created as the winning combination command. That is, the winning combination groups "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3" and the winning combination groups "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer bell 4", "middle correct answer bell 1" to "middle correct answer bell 4", The winning combination command created when "Right Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" are won cannot specify the advantageous push order set for the winning combination (winning combination group), but other winning combination. Create a command that is distinguishable from groups. For other winning combination groups, a command that can specify the type of winning combination itself is created as a winning combination command. The winning combination command is created in each game in which the combination lottery is performed.

The command creating means 108 is in an AT allowable state when winning a winning combination group having different advantages depending on the pushing order, and when performing AT (notification of an advantageous pushing order) in the game, the winning winning combination group Create a command that can specify the advantageous push order set according to the type of. In this embodiment, the first stop reel is the left reel 13L in the advantageous push order set in the winning combination groups "RT2 transition replay 1", "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer bell 4". It is a push order. In this case, the command creating means 108 creates "1" as a push order command, for example. In addition, the advantageous push order set for the winning combination groups "RT2 transition replay 2" and "medium correct answer bell 1" to "medium correct answer bell 4" is the push order in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M. be. In this case, the command creating means 108 creates "2" as a push order command, for example. The advantageous push order set for the winning combination groups "RT2 transition replay 3", "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" is the push order in which the first stop reel is the right reel 13R. In this case, the command creating means 108 creates "3" as, for example, a push order command. When the push order command is transmitted by the sub control command transmission means 111, the liquid crystal display 27 or the like controlled by the sub control board 73 notifies the player of an advantageous push order specified by the received push order command. NS.

In this embodiment, the push order command is created when an AT is allowed and a winning combination group having different advantages depending on the push order is won in the case of performing AT in the game, and in other cases. Is a command that is not created. In this embodiment, the push order command is not created except when the winning combination group, which is in the AT allowable state and has different advantages depending on the push order, is won when performing AT in the game. Instead of creating the push order command, for example, "0" may be created as a push order command in which an advantageous push order cannot be specified.

(9) Design determination means 109
In the symbol determination means (corresponding to the “winning determination means”) 109 of FIG. 4, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R detected by the reel detection means 105 are based on their respective rotation positions, and the reel rotation control means 106. It is determined whether or not the display mode of the symbols by the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, which are stopped and stopped by the method, is a predetermined display mode.

When the symbols are aligned on the winning line in the display mode shown by the winning combination name "RBB1" in FIG. 6, the symbol determining means 109 determines that the winning combination is a bonus. Further, when the symbols are aligned on the winning line in the display modes shown in "PZ1" to "PZ41" of FIG. 6, the symbol determining means 109 determines that a small winning combination is won, and the symbol determining means 109 determines "RP1" of FIG. When the symbols are aligned on the winning line in the display modes shown in "RP9", it is determined that the player has won the re-game combination.

(10) Payout control means 110
The payout control means 110 (corresponding to the “grant control means” of the present invention) of FIG. 4 grants a predetermined benefit to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determination means 109. When it is determined by the symbol determination means 109 that the payout control means 110 has won any of a plurality of combinations, the number of credit medals stored is the upper limit value (this implementation) if the prize is a medal payout. After reaching (for example, 50 medals) in the form, the hopper unit 43 is operated to pay out medals by the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination. Further, the payout control means 110 increases the number of credit medals to be paid out by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as the payout of medals until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

By the way, when it is determined by the symbol determination means 109 that the payout control means 110 has won the re-game combination, the payout control means 110 considers that a predetermined number (3 medals) of medals have been inserted, and validates the winning line of the next game. do.

(11) Sub-control command transmitting means 111
The sub-control command transmitting means 111 of FIG. 4 uses a command including various data created by the command creating means 108 from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61) to the sub-control board 73 (sub CPU 71) as predetermined information. Send by traffic. The sub-control command transmitting means 111 is created by the command creating means 108 and has a set value set by the setting control means 101, a gaming state such as a normal gaming state and a special gaming state, an AT non-allowable state, and an AT-allowed state. Slot machine 1 such as the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103, the symbol determination result by the symbol determination means 109, the rotation / stop state of each of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R, the medal payout state by the payout control means 110, and the like. A command including data representing the state of is transmitted to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71).

Further, the sub-control command transmitting means 111 transmits a command created by the command creating means 108 including data indicating the detection state of the inserted medal by the insertion sensor 53, the operating state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17, and the like. It is transmitted to 73 (sub CPU 71). Further, the sub-control command transmitting means 111 is created by the command creating means 108 including data indicating that the start switch 19 and various switches such as the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R have been operated by the player. Command is transmitted to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71).

(12) Specific event detection means 112
The specific event detecting means 112 of FIG. 4 is for detecting whether or not a specific event has occurred. Specifically, this specific event includes a state in which an abnormal state different from the normal state is occurring in the slot machine 1, that is, a so-called error occurrence.

Specifically, the specific event includes, for example, a game medal error, a payout game medal error, a payout failure error, a payout game medal out error, an RWM error, a reel error, an overflow error, and a game medal payout device connection error, which will be described later. This applies to sensor errors, etc. Error codes (E0, E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7, EA) for classifying each type are set in these specific events (errors).

(13) Game stop means 113
The game stopping means 113 of FIG. 4 is for stopping the game (error processing) so that the game cannot proceed based on the detection of the occurrence of the specific event (error) by the specific event detecting means 112.

(14) Flag storage means 651
The flag storage means 651 of FIG. 4 is composed of an area preset in the RWM 65 and stores various flags.

(15) Game counter 652
The game number counter (400 counter) 652 of FIG. 4 is composed of an area preset in the RWM 65, and stores the number of games (game number). The initial number of games, which is the initial value of the game number counter 652, is set to 0. The game number counter 652 counts the number of games up to the preset number of games M (M = 400 in the present embodiment), then is initialized to the initial value of 0 again, and then reaches the number of games M. It is configured to count the number of games. In the program, 0 to 399 are counted, and when it reaches 399, it returns to the initial value of 0 again.

(16) Game information storage means 653
The game information storage means 653 of FIG. 4 is composed of an area preset in the RWM 65, and is shown in FIG. 9 with the predetermined number of games as the predetermined aggregation standard being 400 games and the set number of games M as the setting aggregation standard being 6000. Stores data (data common to set values).

As shown in FIG. 9, the game information storage means 653 has a 2-byte storage area for storing the total number of payouts for 400 games in each period from the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15 (in FIG. 9). A 3-byte storage area for storing the cumulative value of the total number of payouts for 400 games in each period from the first period P1 to the 15th period P15 (corresponding to the total number of payouts from P1 to P15) (in FIG. 9). (Corresponding to the total number of cumulative PS payouts), a 4-byte storage area (corresponding to the total total number of payouts in FIG. 9) for storing the total total number of total payouts since installation or after clearing RWM is formed. ing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the game information storage means 653 has a 2-byte storage area for storing the number of bonuses paid out for 400 games in each period from the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15 (FIG. 9). (Corresponding to the number of bonuses paid out from P1 to P15 in 9), a 3-byte storage area for storing the cumulative value of the number of bonuses paid out for 400 games in each period from the 1st period P1 to the 15th period P15. (Corresponding to the cumulative number of PS characters paid out in FIG. 9), 4-byte storage area for storing the total number of characters paid out after installation or after clearing RWM (total total number of characters in FIG. 9) (Corresponding to the number of payouts) is formed. Here, the number of bonuses paid out is the number of pieces paid out in RBB. If there is an SB (single bonus), it is the total of the number of payouts in BB and the number of payouts in SB. However, SB corresponds to a normal character, and the probability of a small role increases by one game, and even if it is lost, it is not carried over to the next game. Although the SB is not mounted in the present embodiment, a case where the SB is mounted will be described below as appropriate.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the game information storage means 653 has a 2-byte storage area (2 bytes) for storing the number of continuous bonuses paid out for 400 games in each period from the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15. (Corresponding to the number of continuous bonuses paid out from P1 to P15 in FIG. 9), 3 bytes for storing the cumulative value of the number of continuous bonuses paid out for 400 games in each period from the 1st period P1 to the 15th period P15. Storage area (corresponding to the cumulative PS continuous payout number in FIG. 9), 4-byte storage area for storing the total cumulative number of continuous bonus payouts after installation or after clearing the RWM (in FIG. 9) (Corresponding to the total number of consecutive bonuses paid out) has been formed. Here, the number of continuous accessory payouts is the number of payouts in RBB. Even if there is SB, it is the number of sheets to be paid out in RBB.

As shown in FIG. 9, the game information storage means 653 is provided with the accessory ratio in the latest 6000 games (percentage of the cumulative PS bonus payout number in FIG. 9 to the total cumulative PS payout number: "feature ratio (6000)". A 1-byte storage area for storing (game) ”(corresponding to the cumulative PS bonus ratio in FIG. 9), and the bonus ratio in the cumulative game (total cumulative number of bonus payouts in FIG. 9). A 1-byte storage area (corresponding to the total cumulative bonus ratio in FIG. 9) is formed to store the percentage of the total cumulative number of payouts: "role ratio (cumulative)"). ing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the game information storage means 653 is provided with the continuous bonus ratio in the latest 6000 games (percentage of the cumulative PS continuous bonus payout number in FIG. 9 to the total cumulative PS payout number: "continuous". A 1-byte storage area for storing (referred to as "character ratio (6000 games)") (corresponding to the continuous character ratio of cumulative PS in FIG. 9), and the continuous character ratio in the cumulative game (in FIG. 9). Percentage of the total number of consecutive bonuses paid out to the total number of continuous bonuses: "Continuous bonus ratio (cumulative)") 1-byte storage area (total cumulative number in FIG. 9) (Corresponding to the continuous accessory ratio) is formed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the game information storage means 653 has a 4-byte storage area (total in FIG. 9) for storing the total cumulative total of "role + AT combination payout number" after installation or after clearing RWM. (Corresponding to the cumulative total of "features + number of AT roles paid out") is formed. Here, the "role + AT role payout number" is the number of payouts in the RBB and the bell group (winning role group "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer bell 4", "middle correct answer bell 1" to "middle correct answer". When the "bell 4", "right correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4") are won, the push order in which "PZ1" to "PZ2" (downward right bell) or "PZ3" (middle bell) are aligned is notified. It is the total of the number of games paid out. Here, the game in which the push order in which the "downward right bell" or the "middle bell" is aligned at the time of winning the bell group is notified is mainly a game in which the "bell group" is won during the AT period. If there is an SB (single bonus), the number of payouts in the RBB, the number of payouts in the game in which the push order in which the "middle bells" are aligned when the "bell group" is won, and the number of payouts in the SB are Is the total of. However, SB corresponds to a normal character, and the probability of a small role increases by one game, and even if it is lost, it is not carried over to the next game.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the game information storage means 653, the total total number of payouts (every time) of the (feature + AT combination) ratio in the cumulative game (total total number of “feature + AT combination payouts” in FIG. 9). Percentage to (game update): 1-byte storage area for storing "(role + AT role) ratio (cumulative)" (corresponding to the total cumulative (role + AT role) ratio in FIG. 9) Is formed.

A storage area (for example, 1 byte) for storing the percentage of the number of games in the AT allowable state (advantageous section) with respect to the total total number of games in the game information storage means 653: "advantageous section ratio (cumulative)". May be formed in place of the storage area of the (role + AT combination) ratio (cumulative), or together with the storage area of the (character + AT combination) ratio (cumulative). In this case, the game information storage means 653 has a 4-byte storage area for storing the total number of games since the installation or after the RWM is cleared, and a 4-byte storage area for storing the number of advantageous section games after the installation or after the RWM is cleared. Form a storage area.

The size of each storage area is not limited to the above, and can be changed as appropriate.

As described above, in the present embodiment, among the plurality of winning combination groups, the specific winning combination groups having different advantages given to the players depending on the operation mode of the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (FIG. 7 "Left Correct Answer Bell 1"-"Left Correct Answer Bell 4", "Medium Correct Answer Bell 1"-"Medium Correct Answer Bell 4", "Right Correct Answer Bell 1"-"Right Correct Answer Bell 4", "RT2 Transition Replay 1" ~ There is "RT2 transition replay 3"). When the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 becomes the winning result of the specific winning combination group that has been elected to the specific winning combination group, the main CPU 61 identifies an AT game (an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specific winning combination group). A special game to notify as much as possible) is performed.

In the game in the AT non-allowable state in which the AT game is not allowed, the game state setting means 100b determines whether or not to shift from the AT non-allowable state to the AT-allowed state based on the result of the winning combination lottery by the winning combination lottery means 103. Specifically, the game state setting means 100b determines the transition from the AT non-permissible state to the AT permissible state when the winning combination groups "7-match replay" and "cherry" are won, and the payout display control means 118 determines the AT permissible state. The advantageous section lamp 47 corresponding to the notification lamp that can identify whether the state or the AT non-permissible state is turned on is controlled to be in the AT permissible state (the section in the AT permissible state corresponds to the "advantageous section"). Is displayed.

The payout display control means 118 determines the transition from the AT non-permissible state to the AT permissible state in the lighting control of the advantageous section lamp 47 (in this embodiment, the winning combination groups “7-match replay” and “cherry”. Predetermined timing corresponding to each of the winning combination groups "7 matching replay" and "cherry" on the condition of winning) (in this embodiment, each of the winning combination groups "7 matching replay" and "cherry" The predetermined timing indicates the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 47 in the advantageous section lamp lighting control data used for controlling the lighting and extinguishing of the advantageous section lamp 47 in steps S207 and S215 in the main process of FIG. The content (“1” in this embodiment) is set, and the advantageous section lamp 47 is turned on based on the advantageous section lamp lighting control data in the lamp process (step S435) in the timer interrupt process of FIG. Then, the payout display control means 118 wins the fall lottery after the AT remaining game number counter 654 becomes 0, and the AT continuous game number counter 655 becomes 0. On condition that the condition is satisfied, the advantageous section lamp 47 is turned off in the advantageous section lamp lighting control data at a predetermined timing (in this embodiment, the timing is step S219 in the main process of FIG. 12). The content shown (“0” in this embodiment) is set, and the advantageous section lamp 47 is turned off based on the advantageous section lamp lighting control data in the lamp process (step S435) in the timer interrupt process of FIG.

Further, the counting means 114a counts the game as a game in the AT allowable state (advantageous section) at a predetermined timing (in this embodiment, the timing is step S220 in the main process of FIG. 12). If the next game is a game in the AT-allowed state, the advantageous section counting flag indicating whether or not to play is set to the content indicating the count (“1” in this embodiment), and the next game is in the AT-allowed state. If it is not a game, the content is set to indicate that counting is not performed (“0” in this embodiment). Details will be described later with the aggregation means 114a.

Details such as the setting contents and setting timing of the advantageous section lamp lighting control data and the setting contents and setting timing of the advantageous section counting flag will be described in the main process of FIG.

The period from the next game of the game in which the advantageous section lamp lighting control data used for controlling the lighting and extinguishing of the advantageous section lamp 47 is set to the lighting content to the game in which the advantageous section lamp lighting control data is set to the extinguishing content, that is, , AT permissible state is an advantageous section. In the game of the advantageous section, when the number of advantageous section games is totaled, the advantageous section counting flag is set to indicate the count, and the number of advantageous section games is set to the content indicating the counting of the advantageous section counting flag. Is the number of games (number of games) started. The counting means 114a counts the games as the number of advantageous section games on the condition that the advantageous section counting flag is set to indicate the counting. As a result, it becomes possible to aggregate the information related to the AT permissible state and perform a predetermined calculation using the information.

In this embodiment, if the winning combination groups "7-match replay" and "cherry" are won, for example, an AT period of 20 games is given without exception, but the AT period may be determined by lottery. Well, 0 games (loss) may be given with a predetermined probability. In this case, if the winning combination groups "7-match replay" and "cherry" are won, the AT allowable state is entered, and the payout display control means 118 is in an advantageous section until the end condition of the predetermined AT allowable state is satisfied. The lighting of the lamp 47 is controlled. The end condition of the AT allowable state is, for example, 1/8 in every game excluding so-called rare winning games such as the winning role group "cherry" after the AT period ends (AT remaining game counter 654 is 0). The fall lottery is performed, and if the lottery is won, the AT allowable state is changed to the AT non-allowable state. At this time, if the fall lottery is won, the payout display control means 118 controls the extinguishing of the lit advantageous section lamp 47. Until the fall lottery is won, for example, it is decided whether or not to set the AT period by the AT lottery of each game. If the AT lottery is won, the initial number of games in the AT period is determined, and for example, the AT period starts from the next game. In the AT lottery, for example, the winning combination of AT rights (winning combination group "7-match replay", "cherry", "watermelon", "chance eye", "RBB1") is won. During the AT period, the fall lottery is not performed, and the game in which the AT period has ended shifts from the AT allowable state to the AT non-allowable state. When the fall lottery is won, the payout display control means 118 controls turning off the lit advantageous section lamp 47. In this way, the AT game may not be performed even in the AT allowable state, but even in such a case, the number of advantageous section games is regarded as an advantageous section in which the AT period may occur during the AT allowable state. Reflect in.

However, regarding the total number of payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, and the number of continuous bonuses shown in FIG. 9, the storage area for storing the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15 has a ring buffer structure, and the first period P1 and 2nd P2, 3rd P3, ..., 14th P14, 15th P15, 1st P1, 2nd P2, ... from 1st P1 to 15th P15 The ring pointer is updated every 400 games while repeating the above steps in order, and the value of the period corresponding to the updated ring pointer is updated every game after being cleared. Further, regarding the total number of payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, and the number of continuous bonuses paid out, the cumulative PS and the total cumulative total are updated every 400 games. Further, the number of bonuses + AT role paid out (total cumulative total) and the total number of payouts (every game update) are updated every game.

The character ratio (6000 games), the character ratio (cumulative), the continuous character ratio (6000 games), the continuous character ratio (cumulative), and the (character + AT role) ratio (cumulative) shown in FIG. 9 are Calculated every 400 games.

The total number of payouts (see FIG. 9), the number of bonuses paid out (see FIG. 9), the number of continuous bonuses paid out (see FIG. 9), the number of bonuses + AT combination (see FIG. 9), and the total number of payouts (see FIG. 9). (Updated every game) corresponds to the aggregation item. In addition, the continuous character ratio (6000 games: see Fig. 9), the character ratio (6000 games: see Fig. 9), the (character + AT role) ratio (cumulative: see Fig. 9), the continuous character ratio (cumulative: figure). 9) and the accessory ratio (cumulative: see Fig. 9) correspond to the calculation items.

Further, the cumulative PS and the total cumulative total number of payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, and the number of continuous bonuses paid out are information aggregated (every 400 games in the present embodiment) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The total number of payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, and the number of continuous bonuses paid out in each period from the 1st period P1 to the 15th period P15 are totaled even if the predetermined conditions are not satisfied (in this embodiment, each game). Information. It should be noted that the establishment of the predetermined conditions is set to every 400 games in the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this. Further, the number of bonuses + AT combination payouts and the total number of payouts (updated for each game) are information that is aggregated even if a predetermined condition is not satisfied (for each game in the present embodiment).

The continuous character ratio (6000 games), the character ratio (6000 games), the continuous character ratio (cumulative), the character ratio (cumulative) and the (character + AT combination) ratio (cumulative) are calculation items as described above. (See FIG. 9), which is displayed on the ratio display 69 in a predetermined order. In the present embodiment, in the predetermined order, the first is the (feature + AT role) ratio (cumulative), the second is the continuous bonus ratio (6000 games), and the third is the bonus ratio (6000 games), 4 The second is the continuous bonus ratio (cumulative), and the fifth is the bonus ratio (cumulative).

Predetermined conditions are met for the continuous character ratio (6000 games), the character ratio (6000 games), the (character + AT role) ratio (cumulative), the continuous character ratio (cumulative), and the character ratio (cumulative). It is a calculation item calculated when (in this embodiment, every 400 games). Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (every 400 games in this embodiment), the continuous character ratio (6000 games), the character ratio (6000 games), the (character + AT combination) ratio (cumulative), and continuous. The bonus ratio (cumulative) and the bonus ratio (cumulative) are the specific order related to the predetermined order displayed on the ratio display 69 (in the present embodiment, the predetermined order displayed on the ratio display 69). It is calculated in the reverse order of the order). It should be noted that the establishment of the predetermined conditions is set to every 400 games in the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this. Further, the specific order is reversed from the predetermined order displayed on the ratio display 69, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the specific order is displayed on the ratio display 69. It may be the same as the predetermined order. Further, the calculation item of the first order in the predetermined order is the accessory ratio (cumulative), but the present invention is not limited to this.

(17) AT remaining game counter 654
The AT remaining game number counter 654 of FIG. 4 is configured by a region preset in the RWM 65, and stores the remaining game number in the AT game state.

(18) AT continuous game counter 655
The AT continuous game number counter 655 of FIG. 4 is composed of a region preset in the RWM 65, and stores the rest of the maximum number of games in one AT allowable state.

(19) Game history monitoring means 114
The game history monitoring means 114 of FIG. 4 monitors the game history and functions as the counting means 114a and the calculation means 114b.

a) Aggregation means 114a
The tabulation means 114a of FIG. 4 is after all the rotations of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped regardless of the setting timing of the advantageous section lamp lighting control data, and before the medal payout process is performed. In addition, various data are aggregated.

The counting means 114a of FIG. 4 increments the stored value of the game number counter (400 counter) 652 by 1 for each game. Further, the counting means 114a determines whether or not the stored value of the game number counter 652 is equal to the set game number M (= 400) which is the set counting standard, and the stored value of the game number counter 652 is the set game number M ( If it is equal to = 400), the stored value of the game number counter 652 is cleared to 0, which is the initial value. The initial value of the stored value of the game number counter 652 is set to the set number of games M (= 400), and the number of games is counted by decrementing the stored value of the game number counter 652 by 1 for each game. May be good.

Further, the aggregation means 114a is after all the rotations of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped regardless of the setting timing of the advantageous section lamp lighting control data, and the advantageous section lamp is lit in the game. After all the control data setting timings have passed and until the number of medals to bet for the next game can be set, after the game information totaling process for totaling various data, the advantageous section count Performs flag setting processing. In the process of setting the advantageous section counting flag, the advantageous section counting flag is set to the content indicating counting (“1” in the first embodiment) when the next game is a game in the AT allowable state, and the next game is played. Is set to the content (“0” in the first embodiment) indicating that the game is not counted when the game is not in the AT allowable state. In this embodiment, the processing for setting the advantageous section counting flag is performed by setting the advantageous section lamp lighting control data set at the time of the processing as the advantageous section counting flag. One game is from the start of setting the bet number of medals to the ability to set the bet number of medals for the next game. That is, one game is from the start of the determination process of step S201 of the main process of FIG. 12 to the process of steps S202 to S220 and immediately before the determination process of step S201 is performed.

Further, the totaling means 114a totals the stored contents of the game information storage means 653 shown in FIG. In the present specification, claims, drawings, etc., "aggregation" means "collecting and totaling numbers", "accumulating numbers", and "collecting and totaling numbers so far". It shall include "adding a new value to the value that has been calculated or the value that has been accumulated so far".

Specifically, regarding the items shown in FIG. 9, the totaling means 114a is used for each game, the total number of payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, and the continuous bonuses in the period corresponding to the ring pointers from the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15. By adding the winning number to the value of the number of payouts as necessary, the values of the total number of payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, and the number of continuous bonuses paid out in the relevant period are updated.

Further, the counting means 114a calculates the cumulative total of the total number of payouts from the first period P1 to the 15th period P15 for every 400 games, stores the cumulative value in the total number of cumulative PS payouts, and starts from the first period P1. Calculate the cumulative number of bonuses paid out up to the 15th period P15, store the accumulated value in the cumulative PS bonuses paid out, and calculate the cumulative number of consecutive bonuses paid out from the 1st period P1 to the 15th period P15. Then, the cumulative value is stored in the number of continuous bonuses paid out in the cumulative PS. Further, the counting means 114a adds the total number of payouts in the period corresponding to the ring pointer from the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15 to the total total number of payouts every 400 games, thereby adding the total number of total payouts. The total number of bonuses paid out is updated by updating the number of cards and adding the number of bonuses paid out in the period corresponding to the ring pointer from the 1st period P1 to the 15th period P15 to the total number of bonuses paid out. , The total number of continuous bonuses paid out is updated by adding the number of continuous bonuses paid out in the period corresponding to the ring pointer from the first period P1 to the 15th period P15 to the total number of continuous bonuses paid out.

The counting means 114a updates the ring pointer after updating the stored contents of the above-mentioned game information storage means 653 performed every 400 games when the number of games after the previous update of the ring pointer reaches 400, and the first period Clear the values of the total number of payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, and the number of continuous bonuses paid out in the period corresponding to the updated ring pointer from P1 to the 15th period P15 to 0. The update of the ring pointer is as follows: 1st period P1, 2nd period P2, 3rd period P3, ..., 14th period P14, 15th period P15, 1st period P1, 2nd period P2, ... The first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15 are repeated in order.

b) Arithmetic means 114b
The calculation means 114b of FIG. 4 has a continuous bonus ratio (6000 games), a bonus ratio (6000 games), a continuous bonus ratio (cumulative), and a bonus ratio (cumulative) based on the stored contents shown in FIG. Is calculated every 400 games.

In the calculation of the continuous bonus ratio (6000 games), the ratio (percentage) (%) of the cumulative PS continuous bonus payout to the total cumulative PS payout (common to the set values) is calculated, and the bonus ratio (6000 games) is calculated. In the calculation of the game), the ratio (percentage) (%) of the cumulative PS payout number to the total PS payout number is calculated. Furthermore, in the calculation of the (role + AT role) ratio (cumulative), the ratio (percentage) (%) of the total cumulative number of characters + AT role paid out to the total total number of payouts (every game update) is calculated. In the calculation of the continuous bonus ratio (cumulative), the ratio (percentage) (%) of the total cumulative number of consecutive bonuses paid out to the total cumulative number of payouts is calculated, and in the calculation of the bonus ratio (cumulative), the total. Calculate the ratio (percentage) (%) of the cumulative number of bonuses paid out to the total number of total payouts.

If one of the summary items exceeds the storage capacity, the summary items may not be updated thereafter. For example, when the storage capacity of the total number of payouts (total cumulative total) is exceeded in the middle of the update 400 game, the value of the update timing immediately before the capacity is exceeded is stored even when the update timing is reached. However, the bonus + AT bonus payout number (cumulative) that is updated every game is updated until the update timing. Here, when the (role + AT combination) ratio (cumulative) is calculated using the total number of payouts (total total) updated every 400 games and the number of bonus + AT combination payouts (total cumulative), the update timing The value calculated in will deviate from the actual value. Therefore, in this embodiment, the storage area of the total number of payouts (updated for each game) is set in the game information storage means 653, and the total number of payouts (updated for each game) and the number of bonuses + AT combination paid out (total cumulative total) are used. The ratio (cumulative) is calculated. In this way, even if one of the aggregation items exceeds the storage capacity, each ratio can be calculated accurately. In addition, as a result of updating at a certain update timing, the update value was within the storage capacity in one of the summary items, but the update value may exceed the storage capacity at the next update timing. In the case of, it is possible not to update each summary item from the next time onward. For example, in the total number of payouts (total cumulative total), the maximum number of cards that will increase in the next update is 400 games x 15 cards = 6000 cards, so the update value at a certain update timing is less than 6000 cards from the upper limit of the storage capacity. At that point, the storage capacity may be exceeded in the next update, so it is possible not to perform the next and subsequent updates.

(20) Display control means 115
The display control means 115 of FIG. 7 performs display control for displaying on the ratio display (combination ratio monitor) 69 based on FIG.

First, the correspondence between a plurality of litable locations of the 7-segment display and 1-byte (8-bit) display data will be described with reference to FIG.

The 7-segment display has eight lit locations A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and DP, and eight lit locations A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and DP. Corresponds to the 0th bit, the 1st bit, the 2nd bit, the 3rd bit, the 4th bit, the 5th bit, the 6th bit, and the 7th bit of the 1-byte (8-bit) display data, respectively. When the value is 0, it is turned off, and when it is 1, it is turned on. Regarding bits, the least significant bit is described as the 0th bit, and regarding bytes, the least significant byte is described as the 1st byte.

For example, when the 1-byte value is $ FF (hexadecimal notation), that is, when 11111111 (binary notation), all of the lit locations A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and DP are all. Light. If the 1-byte value is $ 40 (hexadecimal notation), that is, 01000000 (binary notation), the lighting possible locations A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and DP can be lit. Only the part G lights up.

The display control means 115 can light a part of all the litable parts of the ratio display 69 (in the present embodiment, the thousands, tens, and ones of the ratio display 69 can be lit. The predetermined game inspection information of the five types of game inspection information (ratio) is displayed using the other litable locations excluding the location DP (dot portion), and the ratio indicator 69 is displayed at regular intervals. By sequentially changing the target to another game inspection information out of the five types of game inspection information, the five types of game inspection information are periodically displayed using the above-mentioned other litable points of the ratio display 69.

Hereinafter, the display contents in the display control by the display control means 115 will be described with reference to FIG.

The display contents of the ratio display (role ratio monitor) 69 related to the game inspection information (ratio) will be described with reference to FIG. However, the display content in the 7-segment display column in FIG. 11 is a specific display example of the ratio display 69.

On the ratio display 69, as display items of game inspection information, (1) (role + AT role) ratio (cumulative), (2) continuous character ratio (6000 games), (3) character ratio (6000 games) ), (4) Continuous character ratio (cumulative), (5) Character ratio (cumulative), and these are the thousands, tens, and ones of the ratio indicator 69 according to the display method shown in FIG. It is displayed using the other litable parts excluding the respective litable parts DP (dot part) of. However, the ratio display number in FIG. 11 indicates the display order.

Specifically, in (1) (role + AT role) ratio (cumulative), "(1) (role + AT role)" is added to the upper two digits (thousands and hundreds) segments of the ratio indicator 69. The abbreviation "7U" indicating "ratio (cumulative)" is displayed, and the character + AT role is paid out in the cumulative game after installation in the lower two digits (tens and ones) segments of the ratio display 69 and after clearing RWM. Effective value of the ratio (percentage) (%) of the number of cards (total cumulative number of bonuses in Fig. 9 + number of AT roles paid out) to the total number of payouts in the cumulative game (total total number of payouts in Fig. 9 (updated for each game)) Two digits are displayed.

Further, in (2) continuous character ratio (6000 games), the abbreviation "6b" indicating "continuous character ratio (6000 games)" is shown in the upper two digits (thousands and hundreds) segments of the ratio display 69. Is displayed, and the number of consecutive bonuses paid out in the last 6000 games (the number of consecutive bonuses paid out in the cumulative PS of FIG. 9) in the last two digits (tens and ones) segments of the ratio indicator 69 is the latest. Two effective numerical values of the ratio (percentage) (%) to the total number of payouts in 6000 games (total number of payouts of cumulative PS in FIG. 9) are displayed.

Further, in (3) the character ratio (6000 games), the abbreviation "7b" indicating the "character ratio (6000 games)" is added to the upper two digits (thousands and hundreds) segments of the ratio display 69. It is displayed, and the total number of bonuses paid out in the last 6000 games (cumulative PS bonus payouts in FIG. 9) in the last two digits (tens and ones) segments of the ratio indicator 69 in the last 6000 games. Two effective numerical values of the ratio (percentage) (%) to the number of payouts (total number of payouts of cumulative PS in FIG. 9) are displayed.

Furthermore, in (4) continuous bonus ratio (cumulative), the abbreviation "6c" indicating "continuous bonus ratio (cumulative)" is added to the upper two digits (thousands and hundreds) segments of the ratio display 69. It is displayed, and the number of continuous bonuses paid out in the cumulative game since it was installed in the lower two digits (tens and ones) segments of the ratio indicator 69 or after the RWM was cleared (the total number of continuous bonuses paid out in FIG. 9). ), The ratio (percentage) (%) to the total number of payouts (total number of payouts in the total cumulative number in FIG. 9) in the cumulative game after installation or after clearing RWM is displayed.

Further, in (5) Character ratio (cumulative), the abbreviation "7c" indicating "character ratio (cumulative)" is displayed in the upper two digits (thousands and hundreds) segments of the ratio display 69. , Installation of the number of bonuses paid out in the cumulative game after installation in the lower two digits (tens and ones) segments of the ratio indicator 69 or after clearing RWM (total cumulative number of bonuses paid out in FIG. 9) Two valid numerical values (percentage) (%) of the total number of payouts (total total number of payouts in FIG. 9) in the cumulative game after or after clearing RWM are displayed.

However, when the percentage is 100 (%), it cannot be displayed in the lower two digits (tens and ones) segments of the ratio indicator 69, and therefore, in the present embodiment, it is lower than the ratio indicator 69. 99 (%) is displayed in the 2-digit (tens and ones) segments.

In addition, (1) (role + AT role) ratio (cumulative), (2) continuous character ratio (6000 games), (3) character ratio (6000 games), (4) continuous character ratio (cumulative), (5) In the accessory ratio (cumulative total), as shown in the 7-segment display column of FIG. 11, the lit place DP in the hundreds place is lit. By lighting the litable part DP in the hundreds place, it is easy to grasp the boundary between the identification seg and the ratio seg.

These (1) (role + AT role) ratio (cumulative), (2) continuous character ratio (6000 games), (3) character ratio (6000 games), (4) continuous character ratio (cumulative), (5) The accessory ratio (cumulative) is displayed in a predetermined order. Specifically, (1) (role + AT combination) ratio (cumulative) is displayed for a certain period of time. Subsequently, (2) the continuous character ratio (6000 games) is displayed for a certain period, then (3) the character ratio (6000 games) is displayed for a certain period, and then (4) the continuous character. The ratio (cumulative) is displayed for a certain period of time, and then (5) the accessory ratio (cumulative) is displayed for a certain period of time.

When the power is turned off and then turned on again, the display is performed from the ratio (cumulative) of (1) (role + AT combination) regardless of the display items when the power is turned off. For example, if the power is turned off while the (4) continuous bonus ratio (cumulative) is being displayed and the power is turned on again, the (1) (feature + AT combination) ratio (cumulative) is displayed.

The abbreviation is an example and is not limited to the one shown in FIG. 11, and may be different between the display items.

(21) Credit display control means 116
The credit display control means 116 of FIG. 4 performs display control for displaying the number of stored medals on the credit display 45.

(22) Cancel control means 117
The cancel control means 117 of FIG. 4 does not drive the cancel coil using an electromagnet, for example, when the number of stored medals reaches the maximum number of stored medals or during the game, so that the rail portion of the medal selector 48 does not operate. , The medals inserted into the medal slot 25 are discharged to the medal payout port 39 regardless of whether they are regular or irregular. In cases other than the above, a cancel coil using an electromagnet is driven to operate the rail portion of the medal selector 48, whereby whether or not the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 is legitimate is selected. Only regular medals are led to the hopper unit 43.

(23) Payout display control means 118
The payout display control means 118 of FIG. 4 can specify (1) payout number display control for displaying the number of payouts on the payout display 46 via the payout control means 110, and (2) specify the type of a specific event (error). The error code display control for displaying special information (error code), which is various information, is switched. Further, the payout display control means 118 indicates that the payout display 46 is an advantageous section by lighting the tens digit, the ones digit, or both dots (corresponding to the litable portion DP), and the tens digit is displayed. Display control is performed to indicate that the section is not advantageous by turning off the dots and the ones digit dot.

However, the payout display control means 118 determines the transition from the AT non-permissible state to the AT permissible state (in this embodiment, the winning combination group "7-match replay" and "cherry" are won). Predetermined timings corresponding to each of the "7-match replay" and "cherry" (in this embodiment, the predetermined timings of the winning combination groups "7-match replay" and "cherry" are shown in FIG. In steps S207 and S215 of the main process of the above, the content indicating the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 47 in the advantageous section lamp lighting control data used for controlling the lighting and extinguishing of the advantageous section lamp 47 (“1” in this embodiment). ) Is set, and the advantageous section lamp 47 is turned on based on the advantageous section lamp lighting control data in the lamp process (step S435) in the timer interrupt process of FIG. Then, the payout display control means 118 wins the fall lottery after the AT remaining game number counter 654 becomes 0, and the AT continuous game number counter 655 becomes 0. On condition that the condition is satisfied, the advantageous section lamp 47 is turned off in the advantageous section lamp lighting control data at a predetermined timing (in this embodiment, the timing is step S219 in the main process of FIG. 12). The content shown (“0” in this embodiment) is set, and the advantageous section lamp 47 is turned off based on the advantageous section lamp lighting control data in the lamp process (step S435) in the timer interrupt process of FIG.

Here, the game stopping means 113 does not stop the game (error processing) until the final reel (the last reel of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R to be stopped) is stopped. , Game stop (error processing) at a predetermined timing after the stop operation on the final reel is performed (specifically, after the slip occurs after the stop operation on the final reel and after the 4-phase excitation by the stepping motor). I do. At the same time, the payout display control means 118 performs display control for displaying special information (error code) on the payout display 46.

That is, the game stopping means 113 does not stop the game (error processing) until the last reel (final reel) to be stopped among the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped. Then, the game stop means 113 performs a game stop (error processing) at a predetermined timing after the stop operation for the final reel is performed, and the payout display control means 118 gives special information (error code) to the payout display 46. Display control to display.

Further, when the reset switch (not shown in particular, the setting change button 50c of the operation box 50 is also used as the reset switch) is operated in the state where the error has occurred, the game stop means 113 is used. The cancellation condition for canceling the game stop (error processing) is satisfied. In this case, the game stop means 113 releases the game stop by the game stop means 113 to enable the progress of the game. Further, the payout display control means 118 stops the display of the special information (error code display) performed on the payout display 46. However, in the case of an RWM error (E4 error), the RWM error (E4 error) is canceled by changing the setting.

(Sub control board)
Next, the configuration of the sub-control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub-control board 73 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 63, and performs an effect according to the operation and state of the main control board 63. As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control board 73 has various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 and various functions realized by controlling the hardware. There is.

(1) Sub-control command receiving means 201
The sub-control command receiving means 201 of FIG. 4 receives commands including various data transmitted by the sub-control command transmitting means 111 of the main control board 63 (main CPU 61) as predetermined information. The sub-control command receiving means 201 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 63, and when the command is received, notifies each function included in the sub-control board 73 according to the type of the command.

(2) Production content determination means 202
The effect content determining means 202 of FIG. 4 is for determining the content of the effect according to the command received by the sub-control command receiving means 201. Specifically, the moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 can be determined from the effect patterns set in advance according to the progress of the game, the result of the winning combination lottery of the winning combination lottery means 103, and the speakers 31L and 31R. The music and sound to be played are determined, and the effects such as blinking the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually are determined.

Then, the effect content determining means 202 corresponds to the received command during the AT period, and the winning combination group (bell group ("left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer bell 4", "middle correct answer bell 1") "-" Middle correct answer bell 4 "," Right correct answer bell 1 "-" Right correct answer bell 4 ")) If the type can be identified (received push order commands" 1 "to" 3 "), the winning combination group An operation mode that is advantageous to the player is executed if the operation mode that is advantageous to the player corresponding to the type of is executed, and the received command is not corresponding to the AT period, that is, if the push order command is not received, the operation mode that is advantageous to the player is executed. Decide the content of the production so that you can perform the production that you do not understand. Specifically, even if the winning combination command for winning the bell group is received, if the push order command is not received, it is not during the AT period. In this case, although it can be seen that the production content determining means 202 has won one of the bell groups, "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer bell 4", "middle correct answer bell 1" to "middle correct answer bell 4", Select one of the production groups for which you do not know which of "Right Correct Answer Bell 1" to "Right Correct Answer Bell 4" was won. In addition, when the winning combination command capable of specifying the flag type "I" and the push order command "1" are received, one of "left correct answer bell 1" to "left correct answer bell 4" is won. Select one of the effects that you can see and the effect that prompts you to operate the left stop switch 21L first. When the push order commands "2" and "3" shown in FIG. 8 are received, the effect contents are determined in the same manner.

Further, when the production content determining means 202 receives the winning combination command capable of specifying any of "A" to "H" as the flag type, it also suggests the possibility of winning each winning combination group. Select one production from the production group to be performed. Further, when a winning combination command of "Z" is received as the flag type, similarly, one production is selected from the production group corresponding to the loss so as not to impair the expectations of the player.

Further, when the received command is an AT non-allowable state and a winning combination command (winning combination group "cherry") capable of specifying "F" as a flag type, the effect content determining means 202 stops the AT allowable transition determination effect. It is decided to perform the operation at the timing after the first stop operation of the switch, and after the determination, the AT allowable shift to the effect display control means 203 at the timing when the command indicating the stop operation of any of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is first received. It is instructed to perform the determination effect, and the effect display control means 203 performs the AT allowable transition determination effect at the timing after the first stop operation. Further, when the received command is an AT non-allowable state and a winning combination command (winning combination group "7-matched replay") capable of specifying "E" as a flag type, the effect content determining means 202 determines the AT allowable transition. Is determined to be performed at the timing after the stops of all reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and after the determination, the AT allowable transition is determined to the effect display control means 203 at the timing when all the commands indicating the stop of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are received. It is instructed to perform the effect, and the effect display control means 203 performs the AT allowable transition determination effect at the timing after the stops of all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. It should be noted that the pattern of lighting the advantageous section lamp 47 after all reels are stopped does not necessarily have to be accompanied by the implementation of the AT allowable transition determination effect. The effect may be implemented at a low rate, or may be implemented in another pattern but not in the pattern.

As the effect content, for example, the effect content determining means 202 displays the operation order of each of the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R on the liquid crystal display 27, and the speakers 31L, 31R stop left / middle / right. The operation order of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is notified by voice, and the lamps provided for each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are blinked in a predetermined order. , Or blinks the backlights provided on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in a predetermined order to notify the operation order of the left, middle, and right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, respectively. There are production contents such as.

Then, the effect content determining means 202 transmits a signal including data related to the determined effect content to the effect display control means 203 and the voice control means 204, which will be described next.

(3) Effect display control means 203
The effect display control means 203 of FIG. 4 displays a moving image on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determining means 202, and displays the upper lamp unit 33, the lower lamp units 37L, 37R, and the like. Performs effects such as blinking the light sources of the above all at once or individually.

(4) Voice control means 204
The voice control means 204 of FIG. 4 executes an effect such as playing music or outputting sound from the speakers 31L and 31R based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determining means 202.

(motion)
Subsequently, a part of the operation of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 20. In this embodiment, if the player wins the "bell group" (either "left bell", "middle bell", or "right bell") during the AT period (the flag is ON during the AT period), the player wins. The sub-control board 73 executes an effect of notifying the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the winning combination group, which is advantageous to the player, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21M, which are advantageous to the player. The operation order of 21R is notified.

In the following description, the various functions and means described above and other functions realized by the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 and the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 executing various programs (detailed description is omitted). It is a process executed by. Further, since it is a well-known technique for setting various flags executed in the following processes to ON (ON) or OFF (OFF) and setting values for various flags, the details thereof. The explanation will be omitted.

1. 1. Main processing The main processing will be described with reference to FIG. However, the main process is a process executed by the main CPU 61. One game is from the start of setting the bet number of medals to the ability to set the bet number of medals for the next game. That is, one game is from the start of the determination process of step S201 of the main process of FIG. 12 to the process of steps S202 to S220 and immediately before the determination process of step S201 is performed.

First, when the bet number of medals can be set, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of medals (three in the present embodiment) have been inserted and whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a predetermined bet number (step S201). , Wait until it is determined that the specified number of medals have been inserted (NO in step S201). On the other hand, when it is determined that a predetermined number of medals have been inserted (YES in step S201), it is determined whether or not the start switch 19 has been operated (step S202). It waits until it is determined that the start switch 19 has been operated (NO in step S202), and when it is determined that the start switch 19 has been operated (YES in step S202), the lottery process by the winning combination lottery means 103 is executed (YES in step S202). Step S203).

In step S203, the winning combination lottery means 103 sets a lottery flag including a 3-bit advantageous section lamp lighting timing flag based on the winning combination lottery result. In this embodiment, as the advantageous section lamp lighting timing flag, when the winning combination group "cherry" is won, 1 is set only in the first bit ("010"), and the winning combination group "7-match replay" is won. If this is the case, 1 is set only in the 0th bit (“001”), and in other cases, 0 is set in all the bits (“000”).

Further, in step S203, the game state setting means 100b shifts from the AT non-allowable state to the AT-allowed state when the winning combination groups "cherry" and "7-match replay" are won in the game in the AT non-allowable state. Is determined, a preset number of games (for example, 20 times) is given as the number of games in the AT allowable state, and the number is set in the AT remaining game number counter 654, and a predetermined number is set as the maximum number of games in one AT allowable state. (For example, 1500) is set in the AT continuous game number counter 655, and the game state of the slot machine 1 is set to the AT allowable state. Further, the game state setting means 100b is AT when any of the winning combination groups "cherry", "7-match replay", "watermelon", "chance eye", and "RBB" is won in the game in the AT allowable state. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the number of games in the allowable state, and the number of games according to the lottery result is added to the AT remaining game number counter 654.

Further, in step S203, the command creating means 108 indicates a game state such as an AT non-allowable state or an AT allowed state, a content indicating a winning flag type (winning combination command), and an advantageous push order set for the winning combination. A command including (push order command) is created, and the created command is transmitted from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71. Here, when the received command is an AT non-allowable state and a winning combination command capable of specifying "F" (winning combination group "cherry") as the flag type, the effect content determining means 202 of the sub CPU 71 shifts to AT allowable. It is determined that the determination effect is performed at the timing after the first stop operation for the stop switch. Further, when the received command is an AT non-allowable state and a winning combination command capable of specifying "E" (winning combination group "7-matched replay") as the flag type, the effect content determining means 202 determines the AT allowable transition. Is determined to be performed at the timing after the stop of all reels 13L, 13M, 13R.

Then, after the winning combination lottery process, rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is started (step S204). If it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to any of the rotating reels has been operated (step S205), and if it is determined that the stop switch has not been operated (NO in step S205), the operation is performed. Wait until it is done. In step S205, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated, the command creating means 108 creates a command including the contents indicating the operated stop switch, and the created command is from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71. Will be sent to.

Then, when it is determined that the stop switch corresponding to any of the rotating reels has been operated (YES in step S205), the payout display control means 118 has the advantageous section counting flag turned on (contents indicating counting; " 1 ”) is determined (step S206). When the advantageous section counting flag is on (YES in step S206), the game is in the AT allowable state (game in the advantageous section), so the process proceeds to step S208. On the other hand, when the advantageous section counting flag is not turned on (NO in step S206), the game is in the AT non-allowable state (game in the section that is not the advantageous section), so that the payout display control means 118 sets the advantageous section lamp lighting control data. Process 1 is executed (step S207), and the process proceeds to step S208.

In the advantageous section lamp lighting control data setting process 1, the advantageous section lamp lighting control data is set based on the first bit of the advantageous section lamp lighting timing flag, and the first bit of the advantageous section lamp lighting timing flag is ". When it is "1", the advantageous section lamp lighting control data is set to "1" (content indicating the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 47), and when the first bit is "0", the advantageous section lamp lighting control data is set. Do not change the value of. When the advantageous section counting flag is not ON, the setting content of the advantageous section lamp lighting control data is set to "0" (content indicating that the advantageous section lamp 47 is turned off) immediately before the execution of the advantageous section lamp lighting control data setting process 1. It has become. As described above, the advantageous section lamp lighting control data setting process 1 sets the advantageous section lamp lighting control data to “1” on condition that the transition from the AT non-allowable state to the AT allowable state is determined by winning the winning combination group “cherry”. This is the process to set to.

However, if the winning combination group "cherry" is won in the game in the AT non-allowable state and the transition from the AT non-allowable state to the AT allowable state is decided, the first stop for any of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is made. The advantageous section lamp lighting control data is set to "1" at the timing after the operation, and the advantageous section lamp 47 is turned on in the lamp process (step S435) in the timer interrupt process of FIG. Further, in step S203, a winning combination command capable of specifying the AT non-allowable state and the flag type "F" (winning combination group "cherry") is transmitted from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71, and at this time, the effect content determination means 202 stops. It has been decided that the AT permissible transition determination effect is performed at the timing after the first stop operation of the switch. Then, when a command including the content indicating the stop switch operated in step S205 for the first time after the determination is transmitted from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71, the effect display control means 203 of the sub CPU 71 performs the AT allowable transition determination effect. .. In this way, when the advantageous section lamp lighting control data is set to "1" and the advantageous section lamp lights up before all the rotations of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped, all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are turned on. The AT permissible transition determination effect is performed before the rotation is stopped.

The AT permissible transition determination effect may be, for example, such that the first stop reel performs a special operation, and controls are performed to delay the period during which the stop operation after the second reel is effective. It may be a thing.

The reel rotation stop control by the reel rotation control means 106 stops the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch (step S208). In step S208, when the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped, the command creating means 108 creates a command including contents indicating the stopped reel, and the created command is transmitted from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71.

Subsequently, a reel error determination process (E5 error) is performed (step S209). The reel error determination process (E5 error) is a process for determining whether each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is rotating normally.

After that, it is determined whether or not all the rotations of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have stopped (step S210). Then, when it is determined that any of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is rotating (NO in step S210), the process returns to step S205. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the rotations of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have stopped (YES in step S210), the symbol determination means 109 determines the symbol (that is, the determination of winning). (Step S211).

Then, after the symbol determination process (winning determination process), the game information aggregation process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, is performed (step S212). Subsequently, the medal payout process is executed by the payout control means 110 as needed (step S213).

Since the game information aggregation process is performed after the symbol determination process (winning determination process) and before the medal payout process, for example, even if the setting is suddenly changed during the medal payout process, the game information Aggregation processing has already been performed. Therefore, the inspector can easily inspect or confirm the game inspection information including the calculation result (each ratio: see FIG. 11) in which a predetermined calculation is performed using the aggregated data aggregated by the game information aggregation process. For example, even if the setting is changed unexpectedly during the payout of medals, the total items can be accurately totaled.

The payout display control means 118 determines whether or not the advantageous section counting flag is on (content indicating counting; “1”) (step S214). When the advantageous section counting flag is on (YES in step S214), the game is in the AT allowable state (game in the advantageous section), so the process proceeds to step S216. On the other hand, when the advantageous section counting flag is not turned on (NO in step S214), the game is in the AT non-allowable state (game in the section that is not the advantageous section), so that the payout display control means 118 sets the advantageous section lamp lighting control data. Process 2 is executed (step S215), and the process proceeds to step S216.

In the advantageous section lamp lighting control data setting process 2, the advantageous section lamp lighting control data is set based on the 0th bit of the advantageous section lamp lighting timing flag, and the 0th bit of the advantageous section lamp lighting timing flag is ". When it is "1", the advantageous section lamp lighting control data is set to "1" (content indicating the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 47), and when the 0th bit is "0", the advantageous section lamp lighting control data is set. Do not change the value of. When the advantageous section counting flag is not ON, immediately before the execution of the advantageous section lamp lighting control data setting process 2, the advantageous section lamp lighting control is performed unless the winning combination group "cherry" is elected in the AT non-allowable state. The data setting content is "0" (content indicating that the advantageous section lamp 47 is turned off), and when the winning combination group "cherry" is elected in the AT non-allowable state, the advantageous section lamp lighting control data The setting content is "1". In this way, the advantageous section lamp lighting control data setting process 2 obtains the advantageous section lamp lighting control data on the condition that the transition from the AT non-permissible state to the AT permissible state is determined by winning the winning combination group "7-match replay". This is the process to be set to "1".

However, if the winning combination group "7-match replay" is won in the game in the AT non-allowable state and the transition from the AT non-allowable state to the AT allowable state is decided, the advantageous section lamp lighting control is performed at the timing after all reels are stopped. The data is set to "1", and the advantageous section lamp 47 lights up in the lamp processing (step S435) in the timer interrupt processing of FIG. Further, in step S203, a winning combination command capable of specifying the AT non-allowable state and the flag type "E" is transmitted from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71, and at this time, the AT is allowed at the timing after all reels are stopped by the effect content determining means 202. It has been decided to perform a transition decision production. Then, when a command including the content indicating the stopped reel in step S210 is transmitted from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71 for all reels, the effect display control means 203 of the sub CPU 71 performs an AT allowable transition determination effect.

The AT permissible transition determination effect may be, for example, such that the reel at the third stop performs a special operation, or may be controlled to delay the payout process.

The payout display control means 118 determines whether or not the advantageous section counting flag is on (content indicating counting; “1”) (step S216). If the advantageous section counting flag is not on (NO in step S216), the game is in the AT non-allowable state (game in a section that is not an advantageous section), so the process proceeds to step S220. On the other hand, when the advantageous section counting flag is on (YES in step S216), the game is in the AT allowable state (game in the advantageous section), so the game state setting means 219 performs the advantageous section end determination process (step). S217).

In the advantageous section end determination process, the AT remaining game number counter 654 is decremented by 1, it is determined whether or not the player has won the fall lottery after the AT remaining game number counter 654 becomes 0, and the AT continuous game number counter 655 is used. It is determined whether or not 1 decrement is performed and the value becomes 0. When the fall lottery after the AT remaining game counter 654 becomes 0 or when the AT continuous game counter 655 becomes 0, the advantageous section end condition is satisfied (the advantageous section ends in the running game). ), And shifts to the AT non-allowable state from the next game. On the other hand, when neither the AT remaining game number counter 654 nor the AT continuous game number counter 655 is 0, it is determined that the advantageous section end condition is not satisfied (the advantageous section is not ended in the game being executed).

When the determination result of the advantageous section end determination process (step S217) does not satisfy the advantageous section end condition (NO in step S218), the payout display control means 118 proceeds to step S220. On the other hand, when the advantageous section end condition is satisfied (YES in step S218), the payout display control means 118 performs the advantageous section lamp lighting control data setting process 3 (step S219), and proceeds to step S220. In the advantageous section lamp lighting control data setting process 3, the advantageous section lamp lighting control data is set to “0” (content indicating that the advantageous section lamp is turned off).

The aggregation means 114a performs the advantageous section counting flag setting process (step S220), and returns to step S201. The advantageous section counting flag setting process is performed by setting the advantageous section lamp lighting control data set at the time of the processing as the advantageous section counting flag. That is, when the set value of the advantageous section lamp lighting control data is "1" (content indicating the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 47) at the time of processing the advantageous section counting flag setting process, the advantageous section counting flag is set to "1". When (1 game is counted as an AT allowable state, that is, a game in an advantageous section) is set, and the set value of the advantageous section lamp lighting control data is "0" (content indicating that the advantageous section lamp 47 is turned off). Sets the advantageous section counting flag to "0" (one game is not counted as an AT allowable state, that is, a game in an advantageous section).

However, in this embodiment, the advantageous section counting flag setting process is performed after all the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have stopped rotating regardless of the setting timing of the advantageous section lamp lighting control data. , Game information that aggregates various data after all the setting timings of the advantageous section lamp lighting control data in the game have passed until the number of medals to bet for the next game can be set. It is done after the aggregation process.

The advantageous section lamp lighting control data is used for the advantageous section counting flag setting process, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the advantageous section lamp lighting timing is not limited to this when the advantageous section counting flag is "0" (not on). Advantageous section end condition when the advantageous section counting flag is set to "1" when any of the three bits of the flag is "1" and the advantageous section counting flag is "1" (on). When the condition is satisfied, the advantageous section counting flag may be set to "0". Further, the series of processes of steps S206 and S207 and the series of processes of steps S214 and S215 may be performed by the same subroutine processing. In this case, the bit number of the advantageous section lamp lighting timing flag to be used is passed when shifting to the subroutine.

In addition, when the winning combination group "7 matching replay" or "cherry" is won in the AT non-permissible state without using the advantageous section lamp lighting control data or the advantageous section lamp lighting timing flag, the advantageous section counting flag is set to "1". , And the advantageous section counting flag may be set to “0” when the advantageous section end condition is satisfied in the AT allowable state.

In addition, when the winning combination group "cherry" is elected in the AT non-acceptable state and the transition from the AT non-acceptable state to the AT acceptable state is decided, and the cherry does not stop at the winning line at the first stop. May perform the AT permissible transition determination effect after all reels are stopped.

2. Game information aggregation process The game information aggregation process (step S212) of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.

In this game, the counting means 114a shows the total number of payouts in the period corresponding to the ring pointer from the first period P1 to the 15th period P15 in FIG. 9 and the total number of payouts in FIG. 9 (updated for each game). The 400 update process for adding the number of winning sheets is performed (step S231).

The counting means 114a determines whether or not it is in the first-class accessory (for example, bonus gaming state (RBB)) (step S232). If it is determined that the product is not in the first-class accessory (NO in step S232), the process proceeds to step S234. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first-class accessory is in use (YES in step S232), the counting means 114a is a series of periods corresponding to the ring pointer from the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15 in FIG. A 400 update process is performed in which the number of winnings in this game is added to the number of bonuses paid out (step S233). Then, the process proceeds to step S234.

In step S234, the counting means 114a determines whether or not it is in the first-class or second-class bonus (for example, bonus gaming state (RBB)), and determines whether or not the first-class or second-class bonus (for example, the bonus gaming state (RBB)) is in progress. For example, when it is determined that the player is not in the bonus game state (RBB) (NO in step S234), it is determined whether or not the player is in the normal character (step S235). When it is determined in step S234 that the player is in the first-class or second-class bonus (for example, bonus gaming state (RBB)) (YES in step S234), and in step S235, it is determined that the player is in the normal character. If this is the case (YES in step S235), the counting means 114a adds the number of winnings in this game to the number of bonuses paid out in the period corresponding to the ring pointer in the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15 in FIG. 400 update processing is performed (step S236). Subsequently, the counting means 114a performs a cumulative update process (step S237) in which the number of winnings in the current game is added to the number of winnings in the winning combination + AT winning combination (cumulative) in FIG. 9, and the process proceeds to step S240.

When the counting means 114a determines in step S235 that it is not a normal accessory (NO in step S235), it determines whether or not the push order commands "1" to "3" are created by the command creating means 108 (NO in step S235). Step S238). Here, when any of the push order commands "1" to "3" is created (YES in step S238), the AT is in the allowable state (AT is being prepared / during the AT period), and the push order is advantageous. Since the winning combination groups (“Bell Group”, “RT2 Transition Replay 1” to “RT2 Transition Replay 3”) with different degrees have been elected, the counting means 114a is the combination + AT combination payout number (cumulative). The cumulative update process for adding the number of winnings in this game is performed (step S239), and the process proceeds to step S240. In step S239, the update is based on the number of medals paid out in the game in which the advantageous push order is notified at the time of winning the bell group during the AT period. That is, in a game in which a favorable push order is notified at the time of winning the bell group during the AT period, the number of payouts is smaller than the number of payouts that would have been obtained when the player did not follow the notification and followed the notification. Even if it becomes, it will be renewed with the small number of payouts. Therefore, if the number of payouts becomes "0" as a result of not following the notification, the counting (addition) in the game will not be performed. In addition, in the case of the winning combination groups "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3", since the medals are not paid out, the update process of the number of winning combination + AT combination (cumulative) is not performed, or " Cumulative update processing to add "0" is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S238 that the push order command has not been created by the command creation means 108 (NO in step S238), the winning combination group has no difference in advantage depending on the push order, or the winner group is elected. The winning combination group ("Bell group", "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3") whose advantage differs depending on the push order has been won, but since it is not during the AT period (AT allowable state), the step Proceed to S240.

In step S240, the counting means 114a adds +1 to the storage area of the total number of games (cumulative) (update). The total number of games (cumulative) is the cumulative number of games since the installation or after the RWM is cleared, and is stored in a predetermined storage area (not shown in FIG. 9) set in the game information storage means 653.

Subsequently, the aggregation means 114a determines whether or not the advantageous section counting flag is on (content indicating counting; “1”) (step S241). Here, when the advantageous section counting flag is on (YES in step S241), since it is an advantageous section, +1 is added (updated) to the storage area of the number of games in the advantageous section (cumulative) (step S242), and the process proceeds to step S243. .. On the other hand, when the advantageous section counting flag is not on (NO in step S241), since it is not an advantageous section, the process proceeds to step S243 without updating the number of advantageous section games (cumulative). Here, the number of advantageous section games (cumulative) is the cumulative number of games since installation or after clearing the RWM, and is stored in a predetermined storage area (not shown in FIG. 9) set in the game information storage means 653. .. The number of advantageous section games (cumulative) and the total number of games (cumulative) may not be totaled.

In step S243, the counting means 114a performs an update process of adding 1 to the 400 counter (game number counter 652). Then, the counting means 114a determines whether or not the 400 counter is 400 (step S244). Then, when it is determined that the 400 counter is not 400 (NO in step S244), the process returns to the processing procedure of the main processing of FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 400 counter is 400 (YES in step S244), the counting means 114a resets the 400 counter to 0 and proceeds to step S245.

Subsequently, the counting means 114a (i) accumulates the total number of payouts from the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15 of FIG. 9, and stores the cumulative result as the total number of payouts for the latest 6000 games in the cumulative PS 6000. Update process, (ii) 6000 update that accumulates the number of continuous bonuses paid out from the 1st period P1 to the 15th period P15 in FIG. 9 and stores the cumulative result as the number of continuous bonuses paid out for the latest 6000 games in the cumulative PS. Processing, (iii) A 6000 update process of accumulating the number of bonuses paid out from the first period P1 to the 15th period P15 of FIG. 9 and storing the cumulative result as the number of bonuses paid out for the latest 6000 games in the cumulative PS. The update processing of (i) to (iii) is performed every 400 games (step S245).

Following step S245, the totaling means 114a (iv) includes the total number of payouts in the total cumulative number of payouts in FIG. 9 and the total number of payouts in the period corresponding to the ring pointer from the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15 (latest 400). Cumulative update processing to update the total total number of payouts by adding the total number of payouts for the game), (v) From the 1st period P1 to the 15th period P15 to the total total number of continuous bonuses paid out in Fig. Cumulative update process for updating the total number of continuous bonuses paid out by adding the number of continuous bonuses paid out for the period corresponding to the ring pointer (total number of consecutive bonuses paid out for the last 400 games), (vi) Fig. 9 The total number of bonuses paid out for the period corresponding to the ring pointer from the 1st period P1 to the 15th period P15 (total number of cards paid out for the last 400 games) is added to the total number of bonuses paid out. The update processing of (iv) to (vi), which is the cumulative update process for updating the number of bonuses paid out, is performed every 400 games (step S246).

Following step S246, the aggregation means 114a sets the ratio calculation flag stored in the flag storage means 651 to ON (step S247), and proceeds to step S248. When the ratio calculation flag is set to ON, each ratio calculation described later with reference to FIG. 18 will be performed (every 400 games).

In step S248, the aggregation means 114a updates the ring pointer. The ring pointer points in the order of 1st period P1, 2nd period P2, 3rd period P3, ..., 14th period P14, 15th period P15, 1st period P1, 2nd period P2, and so on. That is, it is updated every 400 games so as to repeatedly point from the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15.

The counting means 114a clears the total number of payouts (total number of payouts for the oldest 400 games) in the period corresponding to the updated ring pointer from the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15 in FIG. Is set to 0, and the value is cleared by clearing the number of continuous bonuses paid out in the period corresponding to the ring pointer from the first period P1 to the 15th period P15 in FIG. 9 (the number of continuous characters paid out for the oldest 400 games). Is set to 0, and the value is set to 0 by clearing the number of bonuses paid out in the period corresponding to the ring pointer (the number of bonuses paid out for the oldest 400 games) from the 1st period P1 to the 15th period P15 in FIG. (Step S249), and the process returns to the processing procedure of the main processing of FIG.

3. 3. Timer interrupt processing The timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. However, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 15 is a process executed by the main CPU 61.

First, phase output processing is performed on each of the stepping motors as the left, middle, and right reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R (step S431). Specifically, excitation data for rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is output to each of the stepping motors.

A command transmission process is performed from the sub-control command transmitting means 111 of the main CPU 61 to the sub-control command receiving means 201 of the sub CPU 71 (step S432). Specifically, this command is a command transmission process normally transmitted from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71, and is actually transmitted from the sub control command transmission means 111 to the sub control command reception means 201. ..

In the power supply unit including the power supply switch 50a and the like, it is determined whether or not the power supply is cut off (power supply is cut off, that is, power supply is stopped) (step S433). When it is determined that the power is cut off (YES in step S433), the power cutoff process is performed (step S434), and the timer interrupt process ends. The power failure process is a process executed by the main CPU 61, and the stack pointer is set to hold the address of the most recently referenced position in the memory area called the stack, followed by the power failure flag. The setting and checksum value are set.

When it is determined in the determination process in step S433 that the power is not turned off (NO in step S433), the lamp process is performed (step S435). Although not shown in particular, this lamp is a bet number display lamp, a replay display lamp, or the like, and is controlled and processed by the main CPU 61. Further, in the lamp processing in step S435, the payout display control means 118 sets the advantageous section lamp lighting control data to "1" (content indicating the lighting of the advantageous section lamp) based on the advantageous section lamp lighting control data. In this case, control is performed to turn on the advantageous section lamp 47, and when the advantageous section lamp lighting control data is set to "0" (content indicating that the advantageous section lamp is turned off), the advantageous section lamp 47 is turned off. Control to make it.

Then, the port input process is performed (step S436). This port input process performs sensors for the main CPU 61 (insertion sensor 53 of the medal selector 48, payout sensor 54 and overflow sensor 57a of the hopper unit 43, bet switch 15, maximum bet switch 17, left / middle / right stop switch 21L, 21M. , 21R, etc.).

After that, the use area external interrupt process, which will be described in detail later, is performed with reference to FIG. 16 (step S437).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a transmission command for transmitting from the main CPU 61 to the sub CPU 71 (step S438). Then, when it is determined that there is no transmission command (NO in step S438), the process proceeds to step S440. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a transmission command (YES in step S438), the transmission processing of the set transmission command (input abnormality, payout abnormality, door state) is performed (step S439), and in step S440. move on.

In step S440, it is determined whether or not there is error data. This error data is a flag for notifying an error (shifting to error processing) in the main CPU 61, and when the error data is set (turned on), the main CPU 61 shifts to error processing. It is a thing.

When it is determined that the error data is set (in the ON state) (YES in step S440), the error processing is performed by the game stop means 113 or the like (step S441), and the timer interrupt processing ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the error data is not set (not in the ON state) (NO in step S440), the medal insertion determination is performed (step S442), the medal payout determination is performed (step S443), and the medal payout determination is performed. The timer update process is performed (step S444), the port output process is performed (step S445), and the external signal output process is performed (step S446).

Subsequently, the display control means 115 sets the ratio display 69 in which the ratio display settings (FIG. 19) and the like in step S536 of FIG. 16 to be described later are performed, and the ratio display 69 has the thousands, hundreds, and tens digits. The display of the ratio indicator (combination ratio monitor) 69 is controlled by using the set value of the ones digit (step S447). Then, the control processing of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R (rotary reel) is performed (step S448).

3.1. The use area external interrupt process (step S437) of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. 33. Here, the use area external interrupt process of FIG. 16 is a process executed by the main CPU 61.

First, a monitoring process is performed to see if the selector sensor (specifically, the insertion sensor 53) of the medal selector 48 has an abnormality (step S531). Subsequently, a monitoring process is performed to see if the payout sensor 54 has an abnormality (step S532). Subsequently, a monitoring process is performed to see if there is an abnormality in the open / closed state of the door (specifically, the front door 5) (step S533).

Then, the ratio display-related timer update process, which will be described in detail later, is performed with reference to FIG. 17 (step S534). Subsequently, each ratio calculation, which will be described in detail later, is performed with reference to FIG. 18 (step S535). Subsequently, each ratio display setting, which will be described in detail later, is performed with reference to FIG. 19 (step S536). Then, the procedure returns to the timer interrupt processing procedure of FIG.

3.1.1 Ratio display-related timer update process The ratio display-related timer update process (step S534) of FIG. 17 will be described.

The display control means 115 performs an update process of subtracting 1 from the display switching timer (step S651). Subsequently, the display control means 115 determines whether or not the update result is 0 or more (step S652). When it is determined that the update result of the display switching timer (value of the display switching timer after the update) is 0 or more (YES in step S652), the process proceeds to step S653. On the other hand, when it is determined that the update result is not 0 or more (NO in step S652), the display control means 115 updates the ratio display number and is set in the display switching timer in the initial setting process when the power is turned on. The same value as the set value of the display switching timer (for example, the value corresponding to 5 seconds) is set (step S656), and the process returns to the processing procedure of the interrupt processing for external use in FIG. In this ratio display number update process, for example, the ratio display number is updated while repeating 0 to 4 in order, such as 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 0, 1, ... Shown in FIG. Will be done. The ratio display number 0 is the display item (1) (character + AT combination) ratio (cumulative), the ratio display number 1 is the display item (2) continuous character ratio (6000 games), and the ratio display number 2 is the display item (cumulative). 3) Character ratio (6000 games), ratio display number 3 corresponds to display item (4) continuous character ratio (cumulative), ratio display number 4 corresponds to display item (5) character ratio (cumulative) (Fig. 11). reference). Then, the processes of steps S651 to S653 are executed every time the interrupt process for external use of the used area in the timer interrupt process is executed, and the ratio display number is updated according to the set value of the display switching timer, for example, every 5 seconds. .. As a result, the display contents of the ratio display 69 are the display item (1) (character + AT combination) ratio (cumulative), display item (2) continuous accessory ratio (6000 games), (3) accessory ratio (6000). The game), the display item (4) the continuous character ratio (cumulative), and the display item (5) the character ratio (cumulative) are repeatedly switched in this order.

3.1.2 Calculation of each ratio Each ratio calculation of FIG. 16 (step S535) will be described with reference to FIG.

The calculation means 114b determines whether or not the ratio calculation flag set by the aggregation means 114a is set to ON (step S671), and when the ratio calculation flag is set to OFF (NO in step S671). , Return to the interrupt processing for external use area of FIG. On the other hand, when the ratio calculation flag is set to ON (YES in step S671), the ratio calculation timing is set for every 400 games. In this case, the calculation means 114b has display items (5) bonus ratio (cumulative), display items (4) continuous bonus ratio (cumulative), (3) bonus ratio (6000 games), and (2) continuous bonus. In order to calculate the ratio (6000 games) and (1) (role + AT combination) ratio (cumulative), data on the number of payouts required for calculating each ratio is acquired.

(5) In calculating the bonus ratio (cumulative), the data of the total number of payouts (total cumulative; see Fig. 9) and the number of bonus payouts (total cumulative: see Fig. 9) are acquired, and (4) continuous bonuses. In calculating the ratio (cumulative total: see Fig. 9), the data of the total number of payouts (total total number: see Fig. 9) and the number of continuous bonuses paid out (total total: see Fig. 9) are acquired, and (3) the bonus ratio. In calculating (6000 games), data on the total number of payouts (cumulative PS; see FIG. 9) and the number of bonus payouts (cumulative PS: see FIG. 9) are acquired, and (2) continuous bonus ratio (6000 games). In calculating, the data of the total number of payouts (cumulative PS; see Fig. 9) and the number of continuous bonus payouts (cumulative PS: see Fig. 9) are acquired, and (1) (feature + AT combination) ratio (cumulative) In the calculation, the data of the total number of payouts (updated for each game; see FIG. 9) and the number of bonuses + AT combination payouts (total total: see FIG. 9) are acquired.

Subsequently, in step S673, the calculation means 114b calculates each ratio based on the acquired data on the number of payouts. At this time, in the calculation of the continuous bonus ratio (6000 games), the ratio (percentage) (%) of the cumulative PS continuous bonus payout to the total cumulative PS payout (common to the set values) is calculated, and the bonus is calculated. In the calculation of the ratio (6000 games), the ratio (percentage) (%) of the cumulative PS payout number to the total PS payout number is calculated. Furthermore, in the calculation of the (role + AT role) ratio (cumulative), the ratio (percentage) (%) of the total cumulative number of characters + AT role paid out to the total total number of payouts (every game update) is calculated. In the calculation of the continuous bonus ratio (cumulative), the ratio (percentage) (%) of the total cumulative number of consecutive bonuses paid out to the total cumulative number of payouts is calculated, and in the calculation of the bonus ratio (cumulative), the total. Calculate the ratio (percentage) (%) of the cumulative number of bonuses paid out to the total number of total payouts. The calculation result of each ratio is stored in the work area for displaying the ratio.

Subsequently, the calculation means 114b sets and updates the calculation result of each ratio stored in the work area for displaying the ratio in a predetermined area (see FIG. 9) of the game information storage means 653 (step S674). Specifically, the calculation result of the accessory ratio (6000 games) is set in the 1-byte storage area of the accessory ratio (cumulative PS) in FIG. Further, the calculation result of the accessory ratio (cumulative) is set in the 1-byte storage area of the accessory ratio (total cumulative) in FIG. Further, the calculation result of the continuous bonus ratio (6000 games) is set in the storage area of 1 byte of the continuous bonus ratio (cumulative PS) in FIG. Further, the calculation result of the continuous bonus ratio (cumulative) is set in the storage area of 1 byte of the continuous bonus ratio (total cumulative) in FIG. Further, the calculation result of the (role + AT combination) ratio (cumulative) is set in the 1-byte storage area of the (character + AT combination) ratio (total cumulative) in FIG.

Subsequently, the calculation means 114b sets the ratio calculation flag to OFF, and returns to the interrupt processing for external use in FIG.

3.1.3 Each ratio display setting The each ratio display setting (step S536) of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

The display control means 115 determines whether or not it is a RAM error (E4 error) (step S701). When it is determined that an E4 error is made (YES in step S701), the display control means 115 sets the ratio indicator 69 at the ones digit, the tens digit, the hundreds digit, and the thousands digit, respectively. Set $ FF (hexadecimal notation) corresponding to all lighting (step S702). The set values for the ones place, the tens place, the hundreds place, and the thousands place of the ratio display 69 are the ones place and the tens place of the ratio display 69 in the 7-segment display process in step S447 of FIG. It is used to turn on or off the lit places A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and DP of the place, the hundreds place, and the thousands place.

On the other hand, when it is not determined as an E4 error (NO in step S701), the display control means 115 acquires the ratio display data which will be described in detail later using FIG. 20 (step S703), and FIG. Return to the interrupt processing for external use of.

The ratio display data acquisition (step S703) of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

The display control means 115 acquires display data corresponding to the ratio display number from the ratio display data table (step S801). The ratio display data table stores the ratio display number, the ratio type, and the display data in association with each other. Corresponding to the ratio display number "0", the type of ratio "(role + AT combination) ratio (cumulative)", display data "$ 27BE" (hexadecimal notation) (in binary notation, 00100111 10111110, thousands digit is The littable locations A, B, C, and F are lit, and the hundreds place is lit by the littable locations B, C, D, E, F, and DP).

Corresponding to the ratio display number "1", the ratio type "continuous accessory ratio (6000 games)", display data "$ 7DFC" (hexadecimal notation) (01111101 11111100 in binary notation, thousands digit can be lit The locations A, C, D, E, F, and G are lit, and the hundreds place is the lit locations C, D, E, F, G, and DP).

Corresponding to the ratio display number "2", the type of ratio "role ratio (6000 games)", display data "$ 27FC" (hexadecimal notation) (in binary notation, 00100111 11111100, thousands of places can be lit A, B, C, F are lit, and the hundreds place is lit where C, D, E, F, G, DP can be lit).

Corresponding to the ratio display number "3", the ratio type "continuous accessory ratio (cumulative)", display data "$ 7DD8" (hexadecimal notation) (01111101 11011000 in binary notation, thousands of places can be lit A, C, D, E, F, G are lit, and the hundreds place is lit where D, E, G, DP can be lit).

Corresponding to the ratio display number "4", the ratio type "role ratio (cumulative)", display data "$ 27D8" (hexadecimal notation) (in binary notation, 00100111 11011000, the thousands digit is the place where lighting is possible A , B, C, F are lit, and the hundreds place is lit where D, E, G, DP can be lit).

However, of the four-digit values in hexadecimal notation of the display data, the upper two-digit value corresponds to the thousands digit of the ratio indicator 69, and the lower two-digit value corresponds to the hundreds digit of the ratio indicator 69. do.

The display control means 115 sets the display data acquired in step S801 to the hundreds place and the thousands place of the ratio display 69 (step S802). For example, when the ratio display number is 0, $ 27 (hexadecimal notation) is set in the hundreds place of the ratio display 69, and $ BE (hexadecimal notation) is set in the thousands place. In step S802, 0 corresponding to extinguishing is set as the setting value of the litable portion DP (dot portion) of the thousands of places of the ratio display 69.

Subsequently, the display control means 115 acquires the value of the ratio RWM address corresponding to the ratio display number (step S803). Here, when the ratio display number is 0, the value of the (role + AT combination) ratio (cumulative) (the value of the storage area corresponding to the total cumulative (role + AT combination) ratio in FIG. 9) is acquired, and the ratio is obtained. When the display number is 1, the value of the continuous bonus ratio (6000 games) (the value of the storage area corresponding to the continuous bonus ratio of the cumulative PS in FIG. 9) is acquired, and when the ratio display number is 2, the bonus is When the value of the ratio (6000 games) (the value of the storage area corresponding to the cumulative PS accessory ratio in FIG. 9) is acquired and the ratio display number is 3, the value of the continuous accessory ratio (cumulative) (in FIG. 9). When the value of the storage area corresponding to the total cumulative bonus ratio) is acquired and the ratio display number is 4, the value of the bonus ratio (cumulative) (storage area corresponding to the total cumulative bonus ratio in FIG. 9). Value) is obtained.

Following step S803, the display control means 115 sets $ 6F6F (hexadecimal notation) in the display data (step S804). In this process, when the value of the ratio RWM is 100, the ratio display at the ones place and the tens place of the ratio display 69 is set to "99" (lighting possible parts other than lighting possible parts E and DP are turned on). It is a process for.

The display control means 115 determines whether or not the value of the ratio RWM address is 100 (step S805). When the value of the ratio RWM is determined to be 100 (YES in step S805), the display control means 115 sets the display data to the ones place and the tens place of the ratio display 69, and here, the ratio display. $ 6F (hexadecimal notation) is set for each of the ones and tens of digits of 69 (step S809). Then, the process returns to the process of setting each ratio display in FIG. In step S809, 0 corresponding to extinguishing is set as a setting value of the litable portion DP (dot portion) of each of the tens digit and the tens digit of the ratio indicator 69.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the RWM value of the ratio indicator 69 is not 100 (NO in step S805), the display control means 115 divides the value of the ratio RWM address by 10 (decimal notation) and divides the quotient and the remainder. Calculate (step S806). The value in the decimal notation of the quotient is the tens digit value in the decimal notation of the value of the ratio RWM address, and the value in the remainder decimal notation is one in the decimal notation of the value of the ratio RWM address. The value of the place.

Then, the display control means 115 performs a display data acquisition process for acquiring the tens place display data (step S807), and subsequently performs a display data acquisition process for acquiring the ones place display data (step S808). .. Then, the display control means 115 sets the tens digit display data acquired in step S808 and the tens digit display data acquired in step S807 to the tens digit and the tens digit of the ratio indicator 69 (). Step S809) returns to the process of setting each ratio display in FIG. In step S809, 0 corresponding to extinguishing is set as a setting value of the litable portion DP (dot portion) of each of the tens digit and the tens digit of the ratio indicator 69.

In addition, the accessory ratio of this embodiment corresponds to the first condition granting ratio of the present invention (claim 1), and the (accessory + AT combination) ratio corresponds to the second condition granting ratio of the present invention (claim 1). do. Further, the number of bonuses paid out (total cumulative total) in FIG. 9 corresponds to the "first storage area" of the present invention (claim 1), and the number of bonuses + AT combination paid out (total cumulative total) is the present invention (claim 1). Corresponds to the "second storage area" of the above, and the total number of payouts (total cumulative total) corresponds to the "third storage area" of the present invention (claim 2).

Further, in this embodiment, the state in the accessory corresponds to the "first condition" of the present invention (claim 1), and is the state in the accessory (bonus gaming state (RBB) in this embodiment), or It corresponds to the "second condition" of the present invention (claim 1) that the game is in the AT permissible state and performs AT (notification of advantageous push order). The first and second conditions of the present invention (claim 1) can be changed as appropriate. For example, in this embodiment, the second condition (feature + AT combination) is configured to include the first condition (feature), but the first condition is in the role (bonus game state (RBB)). ), And the first condition and the second condition may be completely different, such as a game in which the second condition is an AT allowable state and AT (notification of an advantageous push order) is performed. .. Further, in a gaming machine having not only a bonus gaming state (RBB: continuous bonus) but also a so-called regular bonus gaming state (RB), both are included as the bonus, but in such a case, for example. , The first condition is the state in the character (bonus game state (RBB), regular bonus game state), and the second condition is the bonus game state (RBB: continuous character) or the AT allowable state. , AT (notification of advantageous push order) may be performed, and the second condition may include a part of the first condition and another state different from the first condition. That is, in the present invention (claim 1), the first condition and the second condition may not be exactly the same conditions.

Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, the data to be aggregated by the aggregation means 114a includes the number of medals to be paid out in the AT game, such as the number of bonuses to be paid out in the AT combination, and therefore the data is given in the AT game. The game history of the data related to the medals that have been played can be displayed on the ratio display 69. Therefore, based on the display of the ratio display 69, it is possible to detect fraud related to AT gaming and failure of the gaming machine at an early stage.

In addition, the total number of payouts (total total), the number of bonuses paid out (total total), the number of continuous payouts (total total), and each ratio based on these are updated every 400 games. On the other hand, since the number of bonuses + AT roles (total total) and the total number of payouts (every game) are updated every game, the ratio of (features + AT roles) (cumulative) can also be updated every game. However, in this embodiment, it is calculated in 400 games, which is the same as the calculation cycle of other ratios. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the calculation process associated with displaying the ratio related to the AT combination.

Further, since the total number of payouts (updated for each game: see FIG. 9) is updated in the same game as the number of bonuses + AT combination payouts (total cumulative total), the load of the update process can be reduced.

Further, the counting means 114a determines whether or not the medal given by the payout control means 110 is due to the AT game, based on whether or not the push order command created by the command creating means 108 is created. , Data can be shared. Further, when the aggregation means 114a aggregates the data of the number of winning combinations and AT combinations, it is not necessary to confirm the winning combination command that can identify the type of winning combination, so that the processing load required for the aggregation process is reduced. be able to.

In addition, regarding the bonus ratio and the continuous bonus ratio, since the ratios of both the latest 6000 games and the total cumulative total are displayed, the data required for the calculation is used as a ring buffer of P1 to P15 (each having a storage capacity of 2 bytes). , Each is stored in the cumulative storage area (3 bytes each) of the latest 6000 games and the total storage area (4 bytes each) (see FIG. 9). On the other hand, for the ratio including the AT combination ((role + AT combination) ratio), only the total cumulative total is displayed, and the data required for calculation is stored in 4 bytes, which is the storage capacity of the total number of payouts (updated for each game). And, it is stored in 4 bytes of the storage capacity of the accessory + AT combination payout number (total cumulative total). In this way, regarding the bonus ratio and the continuous bonus ratio, both the latest 6000 games and the total cumulative total are displayed and managed in detail, and the ratio including the payout of the AT role is added as the ratio display item. It is possible to suppress the increase in storage capacity that accompanies the above.

In addition, the total number of payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, and the number of continuous bonuses paid out are stored using a ring buffer, so that the bonus ratio and the continuous bonus ratio can be displayed in both the latest 6000 games and the total cumulative total. It can be carried out. In addition, the ring buffer is not required by displaying only the total cumulative total of the (role + AT combination) ratio. In this way, the data related to the ratio desired to be displayed in a plurality of periods is stored using a ring buffer or the like, while the data related to the ratio desired to be displayed in a single period is calculated by not using the ring buffer. It is possible to reduce the storage area of necessary data.

Further, an advantageous section counting flag for counting the number of advantageous section games is provided separately from the advantageous section lamp lighting control data, and the processing of setting the advantageous section counting flag is performed regardless of the setting timing of the advantageous section lamp lighting control data. It is possible to set the number of bets for the next game after all the rotations of 13L, 13M, and 13R have stopped and after all the setting timings of the advantageous section lamp lighting control data in the game have passed. It is performed after the game information aggregation process that aggregates various data until it becomes. As a result, at the time of counting the number of advantageous section games in the game in which the transition from the AT non-allowable state to the AT allowable state is determined, the content of the advantageous section counting flag is that the game is in the AT allowable state (advantageous section). The game is not counted as a game in the AT allowable state (advantageous section), and the number of advantageous section games is accurately counted without counting the game in which the transition from the AT non-allowable state to the AT allowable state is made as the game in the AT allowable state (advantageous section). Can be counted.

Further, since the processing for setting the advantageous section counting flag is performed by setting the advantageous section lamp lighting control data set at the time of processing as the advantageous section counting flag, the processing for setting the advantageous section counting flag is performed. It is possible to suppress an increase in the data storage capacity of.

According to this configuration, the start of the AT permissible transition determination effect and the start of lighting of the advantageous section lamp 47 are performed almost at the same time, so that the advantageous section lamp 47 is not lit even though the AT permissible transition determination effect is being performed. It is possible to prevent the player from inviting distrust of the AT permissible transition determination effect due to the effect.

Further, since the ratio display 69 is housed in a sealed substrate case so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace, five types of game inspection information and the ratio display displayed on the ratio display 69 are displayed. It is possible to prevent fraudulent display by 69 for a predetermined abnormality notification.

In addition, since each ratio is displayed in the ratio segment (last two digits) of the ratio indicator 69, the inspector can easily determine whether or not fraud is performed based on the value displayed in this ratio segment. can.

Further, since the totaling by the totaling means 114a is performed after the judgment by the symbol determination means (winning determination means) 109 and before the payout process by the payout control means 110, the medal is discharged in the middle of the payout process. Even if there is a disconnection and then initialization is involved when the power is restored, for example, if the setting is suddenly changed during the payout of medals, the aggregation process has already been performed. For this reason, even if a power failure occurs during the medal payout process and then initialization is performed when the power is restored, for example, a setting change may occur unexpectedly during the medal payout process. However, the number of medals paid out can be accurately calculated.

In addition, the information that is aggregated when the predetermined condition is satisfied (every 400 games in this embodiment) and the information that is aggregated even if the predetermined condition is not satisfied (every game in this embodiment) are aggregated. Waste of processing can be eliminated.

<Second Embodiment>
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23, focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

Since the configuration of the storage area of the game information storage means 653 and the game information aggregation process are different in this embodiment, these processes will be described.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the ring buffers (2 bytes each) of P1 to P15, the cumulative PS storage area (3 bytes) for storing the cumulative number of payouts of the latest 6000 games, and the total cumulative total are stored. The total number of payouts, the number of bonuses paid out, the storage area of the number of continuous bonuses paid out (37 bytes in total), the latest 6000 games and the total total, which are composed of the total cumulative storage area (4 bytes) for storing the number of payouts. Storage area for storing the character ratio of each (1 byte each), storage area for storing the latest 6000 games and the continuous character ratio of the total total (1 byte each), storage for storing the total cumulative character + AT combination payout number The configuration of the storage area (1 byte) for storing the area (4 bytes) and the total cumulative (role + AT combination) ratio is the same as that of the first embodiment. However, in the first embodiment, there is a storage area for the total number of payouts (updated for each game), but instead of this, the number of AT combinations payouts (bell group) payouts for the last 400 games (bell group) are stored. The difference is that the cumulative total of 400 games: 2 bytes) is provided.

Further, in the first embodiment, the counting means 114a updates the number of bonuses + AT combination payouts (total cumulative total) every game, but in this embodiment, it updates every 400 games. In addition, the counting means 114a updates the number of AT combinations paid out every game. Regarding the update of the number of bonuses + AT combination paid out (total cumulative total) by the counting means 114a, the value after the update of the number of bonuses paid out (total cumulative total) updated in the same game is added to the updated AT of the same game. The value obtained by adding the value of the number of winning combinations (cumulative of 400 games) is used as the update value. Then, the totaling means 114a clears the value of the AT combination payout number (cumulative of 400 games) to 0 after updating the accessory + AT combination payout number (total cumulative total).

Game Information Aggregation Process The game information aggregation process of the second embodiment (step S212 of FIG. 12) will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23.

The counting means 114a performs a 400 update process of adding the number of winnings in the current game to the total number of payouts in the period corresponding to the ring pointer in the first period P1 to the 15th period P15 in FIG. 21 (step S1231). ).

The counting means 114a determines whether or not it is in the first-class accessory (for example, bonus gaming state (RBB)) (step S1232). If it is determined that the product is not in the first-class accessory (NO in step S1232), the process proceeds to step S1234. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first-class accessory is in use (YES in step S1232), the counting means 114a is a series of periods corresponding to the ring pointer from the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15 in FIG. A 400 update process is performed in which the number of winnings in this game is added to the number of bonuses paid out (step S1233). Then, the process proceeds to step S1234.

In step S1234, the counting means 114a determines whether or not it is in the first-class or second-class bonus (for example, bonus gaming state (RBB)), and determines whether or not the first-class or second-class bonus (for example, the bonus gaming state (RBB)) is in progress. For example, when it is determined that the player is not in the bonus game state (RBB) (NO in step S1234), it is determined whether or not the player is in the normal character (step S1235). When it is determined in step S1234 that the player is in the first-class or second-class bonus (for example, bonus gaming state (RBB)) (YES in step S1234), and in step S1235, it is determined that the player is in the normal character. If this is the case (YES in step S1235), the counting means 114a adds the number of winnings in this game to the number of bonuses paid out in the period corresponding to the ring pointer in the first period P1 to the 15th period P15 in FIG. 400 update processing is performed (step S1236), and the process proceeds to step S1240.

When the counting means 114a determines in step S1235 that it is not a normal accessory (NO in step S1235), it determines whether or not the push order commands "1" to "3" are created by the command creating means 108 (NO in step S1235). Step S1238). Here, when any of the push order commands "1" to "3" is created (YES in step S238), the AT is in the allowable state (AT is being prepared / during the AT period), and the push order is advantageous. Since the winning combination groups (“Bell Group”, “RT2 Transition Replay 1” to “RT2 Transition Replay 3”) with different degrees have been won, the counting means 114a is the number of AT combinations paid out (cumulative of 400 games). ), The cumulative update process for adding the number of winnings in this game is performed (step S1239), and the process proceeds to step S1240. In step S1239, the update is performed based on the number of medals paid out in the game in which the advantageous push order is notified at the time of winning the bell group during the AT period. That is, in a game in which a favorable push order is notified at the time of winning the bell group during the AT period, the number of payouts is smaller than the number of payouts that would have been obtained when the player did not follow the notification and followed the notification. Even if it becomes, it will be renewed with the small number of payouts. Therefore, if the number of payouts becomes "0" as a result of not following the notification, the counting (addition) in the game will not be performed. In addition, in the case of the winning combination groups "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3", since the medals are not paid out, the update process of the number of winning combination + AT combination (cumulative) is not performed, or " Cumulative update processing to add "0" is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1238 that the push order command has not been created by the command creation means 108 (NO in step S1238), the winning combination group has no difference in advantage depending on the push order, or the winning combination group has been won. The winning combination group ("Bell group", "RT2 transition replay 1" to "RT2 transition replay 3") whose advantage differs depending on the push order has been won, but since it is not during the AT period (AT allowable state), the step Proceed to S1240.

In step S1240, the counting means 114a adds +1 to the storage area of the total number of games (cumulative) (update). The total number of games (cumulative) is the cumulative number of games since the installation or after the RWM is cleared, and is stored in a predetermined storage area (not shown in FIG. 21) set in the game information storage means 653.

Subsequently, the aggregation means 114a determines whether or not the advantageous section counting flag is on (content indicating counting; “1”) (step S1241). Here, when the advantageous section counting flag is on (YES in step S1241), since it is an advantageous section, +1 is added (updated) to the storage area of the number of games in the advantageous section (cumulative) (step S1242), and the process proceeds to step S1243. .. On the other hand, when the advantageous section counting flag is not turned on (NO in step S1241), since it is not an advantageous section, the process proceeds to step S1243 without updating the number of advantageous section games (cumulative).

In step S1243, the counting means 114a performs an update process of adding 1 to the 400 counter (game number counter 652). Then, the counting means 114a determines whether or not the 400 counter is 400 (step S1244). Then, when it is determined that the 400 counter is not 400 (NO in step S1244), the process returns to the processing procedure of the main processing of FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 400 counter is 400 (YES in step S1244), the counting means 114a resets the 400 counter to 0 and proceeds to step S1245.

Subsequently, the counting means 114a (i) accumulates the total number of payouts from the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15 of FIG. 21 and stores the cumulative result as the total number of payouts for the latest 6000 games in the cumulative PS 6000. Update process, (ii) 6000 update that accumulates the number of continuous bonuses paid out from the 1st period P1 to the 15th period P15 in FIG. 21 and stores the cumulative result as the number of continuous bonuses paid out for the latest 6000 games in the cumulative PS. Processing, (iii) A 6000 update process of accumulating the number of bonuses paid out from the first period P1 to the 15th period P15 of FIG. 21 and storing the cumulative result as the number of bonuses paid out for the latest 6000 games in the cumulative PS. The update processing of (i) to (iii) is performed every 400 games (step S1245).

Following step S1245, the counting means 114a (iv) adds the total number of payouts in the total cumulative number of payouts in FIG. 21 to the total number of payouts in the period corresponding to the ring pointer from the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15 (latest 400). Cumulative update processing to update the total total number of payouts by adding the total number of payouts for the game), (v) From the 1st period P1 to the 15th period P15 to the total total number of continuous bonuses paid out in Fig. 21 Cumulative update process for updating the total number of continuous bonuses paid out by adding the number of continuous bonuses paid out for the period corresponding to the ring pointer (total number of consecutive bonuses paid out for the last 400 games), (vi) Fig. 21. The total number of bonuses paid out for the period corresponding to the ring pointer from the 1st period P1 to the 15th period P15 (total number of cards paid out for the last 400 games) is added to the total number of bonuses paid out. Cumulative update process (vii) for updating the number of bonuses paid out in Fig. 21 The total cumulative number of bonuses in Fig. 21 + the number of AT bonuses paid out, and the bonuses in the period corresponding to the ring pointer from the 1st period P1 to the 15th period P15. (Iv) of the cumulative update process for updating the total cumulative number of bonuses + AT combination payouts by adding the number of payouts (total number of payouts for the last 400 games) and the number of AT combination payouts (cumulative of 400 games). ~ (Vii) is updated every 400 games (step S1246).

Following step S1246, the aggregation means 114a sets the ratio calculation flag stored in the flag storage means 651 to ON (step S1247), and proceeds to step S1248. By setting the ratio calculation flag to ON, each ratio calculation described with reference to FIG. 18 will be performed (every 400 games).

In step S1248, the aggregation means 114a updates the ring pointer. The ring pointer points in the order of 1st period P1, 2nd period P2, 3rd period P3, ..., 14th period P14, 15th period P15, 1st period P1, 2nd period P2, and so on. That is, it is updated every 400 games so as to repeatedly point from the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15.

The counting means 114a clears the total number of payouts (total number of payouts for the oldest 400 games) in the period corresponding to the updated ring pointer from the first period P1 to the fifteenth period P15 in FIG. 21. Is set to 0, and the value is cleared by clearing the number of continuous bonuses paid out in the period corresponding to the ring pointer from the first period P1 to the 15th period P15 in FIG. 21 (the number of continuous characters paid out for the oldest 400 games). Is set to 0, and the value is set to 0 by clearing the number of bonuses paid out in the period corresponding to the ring pointer (the number of bonuses paid out for the oldest 400 games) from the first period P1 to the 15th period P15 in FIG. Then, the number of AT combinations paid out (cumulative of 400 games) in FIG. 21 is cleared to set the value to 0 (step S1249), and the process returns to the processing procedure of the main processing in FIG.

The bonus ratio in this embodiment corresponds to the first condition grant ratio of the present invention (claim 3), and the (feature + AT combination) ratio corresponds to the second condition grant ratio of the present invention (claim 3). do. Further, the ring buffers P1 to P15 of the number of bonuses paid out in FIG. 21 correspond to the "specific storage area" of the present invention (claim 3), and the number of bonuses paid out (total cumulative total) is the present invention (claim 3). Corresponds to the "first storage area" of the above, and the number of bonuses + AT combination paid out (total cumulative total) corresponds to the "second storage area" of the present invention (claim 3), and the number of AT combination payouts (cumulative total of 400 games). Corresponds to the "special storage area" of the present invention (claim 3).

According to this embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. Further, since the configuration is such that the AT combination payout number (cumulative of 400 games: 2 bytes) is provided instead of the total payout number of the first embodiment (each game update: 4 bytes), the storage capacity of the game information storage means 653. Can be reduced. Further, since the data of all the payouts is updated in the same game (400 game cycle), the load of the update process can be reduced. Further, since the calculation of each ratio is also performed in the same game (400 game cycle), the load of the calculation process can be reduced.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, each ratio may be displayed for each set value set by the setting control means 101. In this case, it is preferable that the game information storage means 653 is provided with an area for storing each payout number and ratio for each set value.

Further, in the first embodiment, the (role + AT combination) ratio is updated every 400 games and reflected in the ratio display 69, but the calculation of the (role + AT combination) ratio and the ratio display 69 The value to be displayed can be updated every game, or the ratio can be calculated every game, but the value displayed on the ratio display 69 can be changed as appropriate, such as updating every 400 games, which is the same as other ratios. ..

also. In the first embodiment, as the data used for calculating the (role + AT combination) ratio, instead of the total number of payouts (updated for each game), the data of the total number of payouts (total cumulative total) updated every 400 games is used. You may. In this case, since the storage area of the total number of payouts (updated for each game) can be reduced, the storage capacity of the game information storage means 653 can be reduced.

Further, in a gaming machine in which a combination having no difference in advantage depending on the pressing order, such as a bell combination regardless of the pressing order, the pressing order is determined by the main control unit, and the display is managed by the main control unit. In addition to notifying the push order using a device or the like, a liquid crystal display or the like managed by the sub-control unit may further notify the push order. In the case of applying this example to the present embodiment, when the push order command is created by the command creating means 108, the number of medals paid out in the game is reflected in the number of medals paid out for the bonus + AT combination (cumulative total). In this way, the game whose push order is determined on the main side may be managed to be reflected in the number of bonuses + AT combination paid out (cumulative) regardless of the type of the winning combination group. On the other hand, if the number of payouts at the time of winning the winning combination, which has no difference in the degree of advantage depending on the pushing order, is reflected in the number of payouts of the winning combination + AT combination (cumulative), the number of payouts in an advantageous gaming state is managed. From this point of view, it may not be possible to display the ratio accurately. Therefore, even if a push order command is created at the time of winning a winning combination whose advantage does not differ depending on the pushing order, the number of medals paid out in the game may not be reflected in the update of the number of medals paid out for the winning combination + AT combination.

In addition, together with the above-mentioned display of the (role + AT combination) ratio, or instead of the display of the (role + AT combination) ratio, the advantageous section ratio in the cumulative game (the total number of advantageous section games (total number of games in the AT allowable state)). The cumulative total) may be displayed as a percentage of the total total number of games played.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the "specific period" of the present invention has been described as the cumulative period (cumulative number of games) since the installation or after the RWM clear, but the "specific period" has been described, for example, after the installation or. It can be changed as appropriate, such as a period between 10,000 games and 20,000 games after the RWM is cleared.

For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, the bonus R gaming state (RBB) and the AT period are provided as advantageous gaming states, but the advantageous gaming state may be configured to have only the AT period. In this case, the total number of winnings + AT winnings paid out by the counting means 114a is notified of the advantageous push order of winning "PZ1" to "PZ3" (9 payouts each) when the bell group is elected during the AT period. You only need to count the number of payouts for the game.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, when the lighting timing of the advantageous section lamp 47 shifts to the AT allowable state based on the winning of the "cherry", the timing of the first stop reel of the winning game, "7-match replay". When shifting to the AT permissible state based on the winning of, the timing of the third stop reel of the winning game was set, but in either case, after shifting to the AT permissible state, the push order bell is won and the first advantage is obtained. In the game of notifying the push order, the advantageous section lamp 47 may be turned on.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the ratio is calculated by adding up the number of payouts by the accessory and the number of payouts by the AT combination (pushing order bell). May be calculated.

In addition, a predetermined number of games (for example, 1500 games) is set as the maximum number of games (limiter) in one AT allowable state, but medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 2400) in one AT allowable state. It may be terminated when there is an increase in.

For example, if the capacity of the storage area of the RWM65 that stores the total cumulative total of the total number of payouts is exceeded, the number of other payouts (number of bonuses paid out, number of continuous bonuses paid out, number of bonuses + AT combination) is updated. May not be done. In this way, the total number of payouts exceeds the storage capacity and cannot be further updated, and other payouts are updated, resulting in a difference between the displayed ratio and the actual ratio. Can be prevented.

Further, when each calculated ratio exceeds a preset reference value, an abnormal state may be easily recognized by, for example, blinking each segment of the ratio display 69.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the slot machine 1 and the pachinko gaming machine have been described as examples of the gaming machine of the present invention, but the present invention is a gaming machine called a parrot in which the slot machine and the pachinko machine are combined. When the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, a pachinko ball may be adopted as a gaming value. Further, the game machine of the present invention may be applied to a video game in which a computer program is executed. In this case, a physical medium such as a medal or a pachinko ball or electronic data is used as a game value. It is good to manage the payouts.

Further, instead of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R in the above-described embodiment, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT is used, and the image display device is configured to sequentially display a plurality of symbols. You may. Further, the number of rotating reels may be two or more rows, and may be appropriately set to an optimum number according to the mode of the game.

Further, the data stored in the game information storage means 653 of FIG. 4 can be read out from the main control board 63 by performing a specific process. Further, the game information stored in the game information storage means 653 of FIG. 4 can be confirmed from the outside by a display device such as a credit display 45 or a liquid crystal display 27. Further, the RWM 65 of FIGS. 3 and 4 has a structure in which data is not erased even when the power supply of the housing 3 is turned off. Further, the data stored in the game information storage means 653 of FIG. 4 has a structure in which the data is not erased by an operation from the outside. Further, when it is determined that there is a high possibility that fraudulent activity has been performed based on the data stored in the game information storage means 653 of FIG. 4, the game is stopped or the ball output is restricted. Is also possible.

Then, it has a symbol display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display columns. It is possible to widely apply the present invention to a gaming machine in which a gaming value is given according to a combination of symbols when the variable display row is stopped.

1 ... Slot machine 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch 69 ... Ratio indicator 100 ... Game control means 103 ... Role lottery means 106 ... Reel rotation control means 109 ... Design determination means 110 ... Payout control means 114a ... Aggregation means 114b ... Calculation means 115 ... Display control means 118 ... Payout display control means

Claims (1)

It has a symbol display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display columns. In a gaming machine where game value is given according to the combination of symbols when the line is stopped.
The main control means that controls the progress of the game,
It is provided with a sub control means that controls an effect according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control means.
The main control means
A combination of determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations including specific combinations having different stop symbol combinations are won depending on whether the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode or not in the predetermined operation mode. Role lottery means to perform lottery,
A gaming state transition control means that controls a transition between a plurality of gaming states including a predetermined gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous than the predetermined gaming state.
A special game control means capable of executing a special game that identifiablely notifies the predetermined operation mode when the specific combination is won, and
A stop control means for performing stop control for stopping each variable display of the plurality of variable display columns based on the operation of the stop operation means, and
Based on the symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped, the grant control means for performing the game value granting process and
Aggregation means for aggregating data related to specific information among information related to games, and
A data storage means for storing the data aggregated by the aggregation means, and
An arithmetic means that performs a predetermined operation using the data aggregated by the aggregation means, and
A transmission information setting means for setting the content of transmission information to the sub-control means, and a transmission information setting means.
With
As the game in the advantageous gaming state, there are a first state and a second state different from the first state.
As Yu technique history information that will be calculated by the predetermined calculation,
Of the total number of game values granted in a specific period
A first condition application rates calculated from the total number of the value for a game granted by Oite the first state between the specific period,
The Oite said between certain period the first state, or there is a second condition application rates calculated from the total number of the value for a game that has been granted in the second state,
The data storage means
A first storage area for storing the total number of game values granted in the first state during the specific period, and
A specific storage area including a ring buffer for storing the number of game values granted in the first state in a short period shorter than the specific period, and a specific storage area.
A second storage area for storing the total number of game values granted in the first state or the second state in the specific period, and
It has a special storage area different from the ring buffer that stores the number of game values granted in the second state in the short period of time.
The data in the first storage area is updated using the data in the specific storage area when the short period of time elapses, and the first condition granting ratio is calculated by the calculation means.
The data in the second storage area is updated using the data of each of the specific storage area and the special storage area when the short period of time elapses, and the second condition granting ratio is calculated by the calculation means. ,
The setting by the transmission information setting means includes the setting of the winning combination lottery result.
The transmission information setting means is
When the specific combination is won in the advantageous gaming state, as the setting of the combination lottery result, the setting regarding the type of the winning combination whose predetermined operation mode cannot be specified and the information capable of specifying the predetermined operation mode are provided. While configurable
When the specific combination is won in the predetermined game state, the setting regarding the type of the winning combination whose predetermined operation mode cannot be specified is set as the setting of the combination lottery result, but the information capable of specifying the predetermined operation mode. Is not set,
Some of the data to be aggregated by the aggregation means include the amount of the game value added in the special game regardless of whether or not the data is operated in the predetermined operation mode.
Based on the setting of information that can specify the predetermined operation mode by the transmission information setting means, the totaling means grants the added amount of the game value that has been added by the grant control means in the special game. A gaming machine characterized in that it is totaled as the amount of the added value for the game.

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