JP6933704B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and after the variable display unit is variable-displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. , The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

Conventionally, in a slot machine, a winning combination is determined by performing a lottery according to the winning probability of each winning combination stored in the table (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Some of these slot machines have the same winning probability role.

Japanese Patent No. 5506068

In the slot machine as described above, when a lottery of a winning combination (display result) with the same winning probability is performed, a winning combination is determined by reading a numerical value indicating the winning probability from the table for each lottery of each winning combination. .. For this reason, there is a problem that even if the winning probabilities are the same, the control burden of reading the numerical value from the table is applied for each winning combination. Further, in the slot machine as described above, it is also required to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived without causing a sense of discomfort.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived without causing a sense of discomfort. That is.

(A) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game value storage means that stores the game value that can be used to set the number of bets,
A bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game, and
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result,
Predetermined means for determining one of a plurality of predetermined types of combinations that allow derivation of different display results, and
A derivation control means that controls to derive a display result according to a combination determined by the predetermining means and an operation procedure to the derivation operation means.
When the re-game display result is derived by the derivation control means, the re-game derivation setting means for setting the bet number so that the next game can be started without consuming the game value owned by the player, and the re-game derivation setting means.
A route switching means for switching the flow path of the game medium input by the player to the discharge side route for discharging to the outside or the intake side route for taking in inside.
A switching control means for controlling the route switching means is provided.
The predetermining means is
Random value extraction means for extracting random values and
It includes a winning determination means for determining winning for each of the plurality of types of combinations using the random value extracted by the random number value extracting means and a predetermined number of determination values for the combination.
The plurality of types of combinations include a plurality of types of specific combinations in which a common number of determination values is defined.
The winning determination means repeatedly uses the number of common determination values for the plurality of types of specific combinations for the number of the specific combinations to determine the winning of each of the plurality of types of specific combinations.
The derivation control means is predetermined when the combination determined by the prior determination means is one of the plurality of types of specific combinations and the derivation operation means is operated by the corresponding operation procedure corresponding to the specific combination. The display result is derived, and when the derivation operation means is operated by an operation procedure other than the corresponding operation procedure, control is performed to derive a display result other than the predetermined display result.
The slot machine
When a game medium is inserted by a player while a game is being played, updating the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is also a game value stored in the game value storage means. Without updating
When the game medium is inserted by the player after the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result, when the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is less than a predetermined upper limit. The number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated.
When the game medium is inserted by the player from the time when the re-game display result is derived and the game is completed until the number of bets is set by the re-game derivation setting means and the next game can be started. The bet number is set by the re-game derivation setting means without updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means or updating the game value stored in the game value storage means. When the game medium is introduced by the player after the next game can be started, the game value stored in the game value storage means can be updated.
The switching control means
After the game ends without the re-game display result being derived, the game medium is input without determining whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means has reached the upper limit number. Perform the first possible setting process to set that it is possible
After the re-game display result is derived, the game ends, and the bet number is set by the re-game derivation time setting means, the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number. Whether or not the game is determined is performed before the detection process for detecting the inserted game medium, and if the game value stored in the game value storage means does not reach the upper limit number, the game is played. When the second possible setting process for setting that the medium can be input is performed and the game value stored in the game value storage means has reached the upper limit, the game medium is input. Perform the first impossible setting process to set that it is impossible,
When the number of bets is set and the game medium inserted by the detection process is detected in a state where the game medium can be inserted, the maximum number of game values stored in the game value storage means is reached. Second non-setting process for determining whether or not to reach the above, and setting that the game medium cannot be input when the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number. And
After the game ends without the re-game display result being derived and the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means reaches the upper limit, the insertion of the game medium is detected in a state where the game medium can be inserted. At that time, the re-game display result is derived, the game ends, the number of bets is set by the re-game derivation setting means, and then the insertion of the game medium is detected in a state where the game medium can be inserted. Even when the game value is stored in the game value storage means, it is determined by a common determination process whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number. When the upper limit is reached, the common second non-setting process is performed, and
It is set that the game medium can be input by performing the common switching process both when the first possible setting process is performed and when the second possible setting process is performed. In this case, the route switching means is controlled so that the flow path of the game medium input by the player becomes the capture side route.
It is set that the game medium cannot be input by performing the common switching process both when the first non-setting process is performed and when the second non-setting process is performed. In this case, the route switching means is controlled so that the flow path of the game medium input by the player becomes the discharge side route.
When the settlement operation is performed after the game ends without deriving the re-game display result, if it is determined that the bet number is stored in the bet number storage means, the bet number is settled. Perform the settlement process to do
Even if the settlement operation is performed from the time when the re-game display result is derived and the game is completed until the bet number is set by the re-game derivation setting means and the next game can be started, the game is used. The settlement operation is performed after the bet number is set by the re-game derivation setting means and the next game can be started without performing the settlement process for settlement of the game value stored in the value storage means. Is performed, the settlement process for settling the game value stored in the game value storage means is performed without determining whether or not the bet number is stored in the bet number storage means. conduct.
(1) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a symbol) that can be identified by each is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
It is possible to determine the display result that allows the derivation before the display result is derived, and the display results that allow the derivation are different. Predetermining means for determining one of them (for example, the internal lottery process of S2 in FIG. 15 executed by the main control unit 41, see FIGS. 10 to 12, 21 to 25).
A derivation control means (for example, S3 of FIG. 15 executed by the main control unit 41) that controls the derivation of the display result according to the permissible state determined by the predetermining means and the operation procedure to the derivation operation means. Reel rotation processing, see FIGS. 13 and 14)
The predetermining means is
A random value extraction means for extracting a random value (for example, an integer of 0 to 65536) (for example, in S112 of FIG. 21, the value of the random value storage work of the RAM 41c is set in the lottery work).
For each of the plurality of types of permissible states, a determination means for determining whether or not to set the permissible state by using the random value extracted by the random number value extraction means and the number of determination values predetermined for the permissible state ( For example, the number of determination values determined corresponding to the lottery target combination is sequentially added to the numerical data of the lottery work, and when the addition result overflows, it is determined that the combination has been won.) Including
The plurality of types of allowable states include a plurality of types of specific allowable states (for example, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4, in FIG. 10) in which a common number of determination values is defined. Replay GR1-6, 11-13, 21-23), including
When determining which of the plurality of types of specific permissible states is to be selected, the determination means sets the number of common determination values by the number of the specific permissible states (see, for example, the number of repetitions in FIGS. 10 and 11). ), Repeatedly used, and determined for each of the plurality of types of specific permissible states (for example, steps S113 to S127 in FIG. 21).
In the derivation control means, the permissible state determined by the predetermined means is one of the plurality of types of specific permissible states, and the derivation operation means is operated by a corresponding operation procedure corresponding to the specific permissible state. At that time, a predetermined display result is derived, and when the derivation operation means is operated by an operation procedure other than the corresponding operation procedure, control is performed to derive a display result other than the predetermined display result (see, for example, FIGS. 13 and 14).

According to such a configuration, the common judgment value is specified when deciding which of the specific permissible states in which the number of common judgment values is defined among the permissible states in which the display results that allow derivation are different. Determined by repeated use for the number of allowable states. Therefore, since the common determination value is repeatedly used, the control load can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of reducing the control load for determining the display result.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
In the plurality of types of specific allowable states, a given display result (for example, a middle bell, a downward-sloping bell, and an upper bell 1 in FIG. 5) in which a game value (for example, a medal) is given to the display result for which derivation is allowed is given. The first specific permissible state (for example, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4 in FIG. 12) including ~ 8) and the display result in which derivation is permitted are displayed by the player for gaming. Includes replay display results (eg, normal replay, lower replay, fall replay, promotion replays 1, 2, special replays in Figure 6) that set the number of bets that allow the next game to be played without value being used. The second specific permissible state (for example, replay GR1 to 6,11 to 13,21 to 23 in FIG. 12) is included.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the control load for determining the display result in the first specific permissible state and the second specific permissible state.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The slot machine can set any one of a plurality of types of advantages (for example, 6-step setting values 1 to 6).
The number of determination values predetermined for the specific permissible state is the same number of determination values regardless of which of the plurality of types of advantages is set (for example, FIG. 10). , As shown in FIG. 11, in the set values 1 to 6, the number of determination values of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, the right bells 1 to 4, and the replay GR1 to 6, 11 to 13, 21 to 23 is determined. It is the same for the same type of lottery target role.)

According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to store the number of determination values for each advantage. As a result, the storage capacity of the number of determined values can be reduced.

(4) In the slot machine of (2) above
The second specific permissible state (for example, replay GR11-13, 21-23) may be a predetermined gaming state (for example, RT0 or the like) different from the normal gaming state (for example, RT1), or may be an internal medium RT. It is a determinable allowable state (see, for example, FIGS. 9 and 11).

According to such a configuration, the permissible state that can be determined differs depending on the game state, and different display results can be derived. As a result, the interest can be improved.

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
A determination value number storage means (for example, ROM of the main control unit 41) for storing a predetermined number of determination values for the permissible state is further provided.
The determination means reads out the common determination value number once from the determination value number storage means when determining which of the plurality of types of specific allowable states is to be obtained by repeatedly using the common determination value number (the determination value number storage means). For example, step S113 in FIG. 21).

According to such a configuration, for a plurality of specific allowable states having a common number of determination values, the number of determination values is read only once instead of reading the number of specific allowable states from the determination value number storage means. As a result, the control load for determining the display result can be reduced.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
A game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (medal), and
A game value storage means (a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41) that stores a game value (credit counter that is a credit value) that can be used to set the number of bets, and
A bet number storage means (a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41) for storing the bet number (value of the BET counter) set for one game, and
Depending on the detection result by the game medium detecting means (YES in S30), either the bet number stored in the bet number storage means or the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated. Renewal means (S33 to S35, S40) when the game medium is detected,
By deriving the replay display result (replay, first and second replays) (YES in S12), the bet number storage means so that the next game can be started without using the game value. Equipped with re-game derivation time update means (S14, S15) for updating the number of bets stored in
The game medium detection update means
After the game ends without the re-game display result being derived, the game medium is detected by the game medium detecting means, so that the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit. (3) When the number is less than (3), the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated. When the game medium is detected, the update means (S33 to S35) and
After the re-game display result is derived, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated by the re-game derivation time update means, and the game medium is detected after the next game can be started. A second game medium detection updating means (S40 in FIG. 17; processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 16) for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means by detecting the game medium by the means. In addition to this, after the bet number setting is completed and after it is determined that the bet number can be credited in S19, it is executed in S21 or later (see FIG. 20C).

According to such a configuration, even after the re-game display result is derived, the number of bets on the inserted game medium is updated by the re-game derivation time update means, and the next game can be started. Since the game medium is detected after that, the game value can be updated according to the game medium. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the update of the game value after the re-game display result is derived before the setting of the bet number. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived without causing a sense of discomfort.

The upper limit may be a predetermined number, may be one, or may be a predetermined number according to the controlled gaming state. Further, the upper limit number may be the same as a predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be a number larger than the predetermined number.

In the game medium whose game value can be updated after the re-game display result is derived, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated by the re-game derivation time update means, and the next game is played. Any game medium detected after the game can be started may be used. For example, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated by the re-game derivation time update means, and the next game can be started. It may be a game medium detected after a predetermined condition (elapsed of a predetermined period, completion of a predetermined process, etc.) is satisfied after that ([Allowable timing of input / settlement after replay winning] in the modified example. See (b) in the column).

(7) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
A game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (medal), and
A game value storage means (a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41) that stores a game value (credit counter that is a credit value) that can be used to set the number of bets according to a bet operation.
A bet number storage means (a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41) for storing the bet number (value of the BET counter) set for one game, and
Depending on the detection result by the game medium detecting means (YES in S30), either the bet number stored in the bet number storage means or the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated. Renewal means (S33 to S35, S40) when the game medium is detected,
By deriving the replay display result (replay, first and second replays) (YES in S12), the bet number storage means so that the next game can be started without using the game value. Equipped with re-game derivation time update means (S14, S15) for updating the number of bets stored in
The game medium detection update means
After the game ends without the re-game display result being derived, the game medium is detected by the game medium detecting means, so that the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit. (3) When the number is less than (3), the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated. When the game medium is detected, the update means (S33 to S35) and
After the re-game display result is derived, the game medium is detected by the game medium detecting means after the start of updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means by the re-game derivation time updating means. In addition to the processing of the second game medium detection updating means (S40 of FIG. 17; S10 to S12 of FIG. 16) for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means, the bet number setting is further set. It is executed after S21 after it is completed and after it is determined that it can be credited in S19. See FIG. 20 (c)).

According to such a configuration, even after the re-game display result is derived, the inserted game medium is the game medium detected after the start of updating the bet number by the re-game derivation time update means. By being there, the value for gaming can be updated according to the gaming medium. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the update of the game value after the re-game display result is derived before the setting of the bet number. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived without causing a sense of discomfort.

The upper limit may be a predetermined number, may be one, or may be a predetermined number according to the controlled gaming state. Further, the upper limit number may be the same as a predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be a number larger than the predetermined number.

The game medium whose game value can be updated after the re-game display result is derived has been detected by the re-game derivation time update means after the start of updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means. Any game medium may be used, and for example, predetermined conditions (elapsed predetermined period, end of predetermined processing, etc.) are satisfied after the start of updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means by the renewal game derivation time update means. It may be a gaming medium detected after the above (see (b) in the [Allowable timing of input / settlement after replay winning] column in the modified example).

(8) In the slot machine of (6) or (7) above,
A game medium corresponding to the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means and a game corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means according to the discharge operation (operation to the settlement switch 10). A discharge means (S54 to S59) capable of discharging a medium is provided.
When the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is the bet number updated by the re-game derivation time update means (YES in S54), the discharging means provides a game medium corresponding to the bet number. Only the game medium corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means is discharged without discharging (S59).

According to such a configuration, the game medium corresponding to the value for the game is maintained while maintaining the significance of existence of the re-game display result by not discharging the game medium corresponding to the number of bets updated by the renewal means at the time of deriving the re-game. As for, the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived can be further improved by enabling the discharge according to the discharge operation even after the re-game display result is derived.

(9) In any of the slot machines (6) to (8) above,
The variable display unit can derive display results in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variablely displaying the plurality of types of identification information (reels 2L to 2R).
The slot machine can start the game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display areas. As a result, one game is completed, and as a result of one game, a prize can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas.
A derivation control means (S3) for controlling the derivation of display results to the plurality of variable display areas is provided.
The combination of identification information that can be derived on a predetermined line among the plurality of lines (winning line L1, invalid line) connecting the plurality of variable display areas is composed of only identification information having the same outer shape and / or similar outer shape. Specific combinations (eg, "replay-replay-replay") and non-specific combinations different from the specific combination (eg, "black 7-bell-black BAR") are included.
The re-game display result is
A specific re-game display result (first replay) derived by the combination on the predetermined line becoming a specific re-game combination (for example, "replay-replay-replay") among the specific combinations, and
The non-specific re-game display result (second replay) derived by the combination on the predetermined line being the non-specific re-game combination (for example, "black 7-bell-black BAR") among the non-specific combinations. ) And.

According to such a configuration, the combination of identification information that can be derived on a predetermined line includes not only a specific combination but also a non-specific combination, so that the combination of identification information that can be derived on a predetermined line can be derived. You can have a lot of variations. On the other hand, when the non-specific re-game display result is derived, the non-specific combination is derived, so that the game medium is unaware of the derivation of the re-game display result than when the specific re-game display result is derived. However, since the value for the game can be updated according to the detected game medium, the player feels annoyed that the input game medium is not accepted. You can proceed with the game without any problems.

The non-specific combination may be different from the specific combination in that at least the outer shape is a combination including identification information other than the same and / or similar identification information. Further, the identification information having the same outer shape means the identification information having the same outer shape (for example, the shape of the outer edge of the design) as one identification information. For example, identification information having the same outer shape includes identification information having the same outer shape as one identification information but different overall colors and patterns, and identification information having the same outer shape as one identification information but different colors and patterns. Is included. Further, the identification information having a similar outer shape is an identification in which one identification information and the outer shape (for example, the shape of the outer edge of the pattern) are similar, so that the aesthetic feeling (impression) caused through the visual sense of the player who is the consumer is common. Information, and as a result, identification information that can be conceptually recognized as the same identification information (difficult to recognize as different identification information). For example, identification information having a similar outer shape includes (a) identification information that differs only in size from the first identification information, and (b) identification information that includes a plurality of identification information having the same outer shape as the first identification information. ) Identification information with a character attached to one identification information, (d) Identification information that is conceptually the same as one identification information that has a different direction from one identification information, (e) One of the identification information Identification information that is missing a part but has the same outer shape as a whole, (f) Identification information that has a part of the identification information that is raised but has the same outer shape as a whole, (G) One identification Identification information in which the shape of a part of the information is different but the outer shape is the same as a whole, identification information that evokes the same idea as one identification information, and a plurality of (a) to (ku). Although it differs in the above points, it includes identification information that can be conceptually recognized as the same identification information as one identification information.

The plurality of lines may include only the winning line that can generate a winning by deriving a combination of predetermined identification information that generates a winning, and not only the winning line but also the winning line is generated. Even if a predetermined combination of identification information is derived, it may include an invalid line that does not generate the winning. Further, the line is not limited to a straight line as long as it is a line connecting (straddling) a plurality of variable display areas, for example, a V-shaped line connecting the upper left row, the middle lower row, and the upper right row, or an inverted V shape. The line may have any shape, such as a mold line.

(10) In any of the slot machines (6) to (9) above,
When the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated by the first game medium detection update means, the number of bets corresponding to the updated bet number (when the bet number is 3) 3 times), a bet number update output means (S34, BET sound output by the sub control unit 91) that outputs a predetermined sound (BET sound),
When the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated by the second game medium detection update means, up to the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (3 when the bet number is 3). It is provided with a game value update output means (S39, BET sound output by the sub control unit 91) that outputs the same sound as the predetermined sound.

According to such a configuration, even if the game medium is inserted and the game value is updated without noticing the derivation of the re-game display result, the same sound as the predetermined sound is output up to the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a feeling of distrust or discomfort due to the fact that the predetermined sound is not output even though the player intends to insert the game medium and set the bet number due to the player's misunderstanding. be able to.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of the transition roll, and the technical matter related to the transition roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of bells. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game processing executed by the main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the rip freeze process executed by the main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing when the insertion or settlement of a medal is allowed after the game is finished. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery process executed by the main control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state in the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state in the 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery processing executed by the main control part in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification about the timing which is allowed to insert or settle the medal after the end of a game.

[First Embodiment]
[Configuration of slot machine 1]
A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably and pivotally supported at a side end of the housing body 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the perspective window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged side by side inside the housing 1a via the see-through window 3 by transmitting the transmission area 51b out of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as left reel, middle reel, right reel) becomes visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. A plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order on the reels 2L to 2R. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display unit shows an example of being configured by a physical reel, it may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

A medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided in the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, and a medal payout outlet 9, speakers 53, and 54 for paying out medals are provided in the lower part of the front door 1b.

Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state within the range of credits stored as the game value (number of medals) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6 operated when the game is played, settlement switch 10 operated when the credits and the set number of bets are settled and returned, start switch 7 operated when the game is started, reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the like that are operated when each rotation is stopped are provided.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information about the game as an example of the notification means. The game display unit 13 has a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for notifying the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, an insertion request LED17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, a start effective LED18 for notifying that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, and a start switch. After the operation of 7, the LED19 in the weight that notifies that the weight (the state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress, after the replay prize is won. The replay LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress is provided.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) is set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the number of bets already set, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning is aligned on the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not lines for which a winning judgment is made, and when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called breaks) is aligned with the winning line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 have a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that the winning combination of the symbols constituting the specific winning line is aligned on the winning line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbol in a variable manner, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. , Three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle, and lower rows of the perspective window 3. When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning, and credits are added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). If this is the case, medals will be paid out from the medal payment exit 9.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 91 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for electrical components. A power supply board 101 for generating the above, an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside, and the like are provided.

The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and the game control board 40 advances the game based on the detection signals, and the notification means (game control in FIG. 4). The display devices such as (exemplified on the left side of the substrate 40) are driven and controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on the signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

The game control board 40 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the game control board 40 of FIG. 4) such as a main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, and the like.

The effect control board 90 drives and controls an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4) such as a sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operating means, detection means (exemplified on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4), and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

[Set value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

[Winning line]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined, and the specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state, provided that the specified number of bets is set. It is possible to start the game. In the present embodiment, the winning line L1 is activated when a predetermined number of bets are set according to the gaming state.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment wins a prize when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and when a combination of symbols called a combination is aligned on the activated winning line L1. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols (for example, normal lip: "replay-replay-replay", etc.), or a combination including different symbols (for example, bell replay: "black 7-bell-black BAR", etc.). ) May be. The combination including different symbols means a combination including one or more symbols different from other symbols.

The types of winning roles are determined according to the game status, but they are roughly divided into small roles that involve paying out medals and the number of bets that use the game value (medals, credits, etc.). There is a replaying role that allows the next game to be played by automatically setting the number of bets set in the winning game. In the present embodiment, only the small role and the re-game role are provided, but a special role (big bonus, challenge bonus, etc.) that accompanies the transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player may be provided. .. In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery described later and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c. The winning flags for the small winning combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flags are set, and are invalid in the next game. When a special combination is provided, the winning flag of the special combination is valid until the combinations of the combinations allowed by the flag are complete, and is invalid in the game in which the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete.

[Internal lottery]
Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. The internal lottery decides whether or not to allow the winning of each of the above-mentioned combinations before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). Is what you do. In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work also assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the game state, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the game state flag for specifying the game state, the number of bets, and each set value are determined. It is performed according to the number of judgment values of the combination.

The random number value storage work is a storage area in which the numerical data latched at the same time as the operation of the start switch 7 is stored, and each time new numerical data is latched, the latched numerical data is subjected to the subsequent timer interrupt processing. The numerical data read in (main) and stored in the random number value storage work is updated to the latest latched numerical data.

In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined corresponding to the winning combination, the current game state flag value, and the set value to be the target of the internal lottery is set to the random number value for the internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Therefore, the winning combination is won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of determination values. Then, when the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The winning flag set in the internal winning flag storage work is cleared for each game.

[Winner]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line L1, the winning is won. The types of winning roles are roughly divided into small roles that involve paying out medals and replaying roles. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to be won, it is necessary that the RAM 41c is set with a winning flag indicating that the winning combination is allowed to be won by winning the internal lottery.

5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and the technical matters related to the winning combinations. The name column shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a winning combination. Further, in the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid line, a combination of symbols that stops at the invalid line when the combination of the winning symbols stops at the winning line and is easy for the player to recognize is shown. There is. In the payout number column, the value given at the time of winning (medal payout, replay game grant) is shown. In addition, the game state column of FIG. 6 shows the game state that is transferred at the time of winning. Further, "/" indicates "or". For example, for the fall replay of FIG. 6, the combination of symbols is "bell-replay-bell", which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value given is the replay grant.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of transition rolls. In the transition, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are won, and the reels other than the reels that are the winning conditions for the middle bell are the first stop, and the winning upper bell is missed. In that case, it is a result that is aligned with the winning line LN. When the transition roll stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2, and 3, the transition to RT1 is performed.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the end condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied among RTs 0 to 3 in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the replay combination column in the upper figure of FIG. 9). It is controlled by one of the corresponding RTs (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 8, and the start condition / end condition column in the upper figure of FIG. 9). The type of replay to be drawn internally is determined for each type of RT (the circle in the lower figure of FIG. 9 indicates the replay to be drawn).

10 and 11 are diagrams showing a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations for each game state. The name is shown in the lottery target combination column, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target for each type of RT, and the winning probability is determined by the numerical value below the circle mark. The number of judgment values involved is shown. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination of 360/65536 in any of RT to RT3 states.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a combination of winning combinations included in the winning combination included in the lottery target combination. For example, a weak cherry is a lower cherry. Weak watermelons include downward-sloping watermelons, upper watermelons, and middle watermelons. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. For each winning lottery target combination, when the stop operation is performed in the push order shown in the push order column, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination of the winning combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped to the right at the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the push order is left, middle, and right, and the normal replay is derived when the push order is other than left, middle, and right. Also, for example, when the left bell is won, if the push order is the left first stop, the right-down bell is derived, and if the push order is other than the left first stop, the upper bell or the transition roll. Is derived.

In a narrow sense, the "game" in the slot machine 1 means from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L to 2R, but when playing a game, the bet number setting before the operation of the start switch 7 is performed. Since the medals are paid out and the game state is changed after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the "game" in a broad sense.

The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, the bet number setting and the BET process for credit settlement and bet number settlement are performed. After setting the number of bets, when the start switch 7 is operated, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of winning by a random number lottery (internal lottery) is performed (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like). When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are enabled after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. Then, the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14).

When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line (see FIGS. 5 to 7 and the like). .. When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winning, and the game state is changed according to the combination of symbols on the winning line (see FIGS. 8 and 9). As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next game is started.

During the execution of the game control process, the main control unit 41 performs a process of generating a freeze that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the delay condition is satisfied. The delay condition may be satisfied, for example, by winning or winning a predetermined winning combination, or when the number of digested games reaches the predetermined number of games. Further, the target to be delayed may be, for example, a timing at which the bet number can be set, a timing at which the reel rotation for game progress is started, a timing at which the stop switch for game progress is enabled, and the like.

Further, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 a command capable of specifying the progress status of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing illustrated above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on the command from the main control unit 41.

For example, the sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery process of drawing a lottery as to whether or not to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) when a predetermined AT lottery opportunity is established, and it is determined that the AT is controlled and the AT is won. When the event is performed, the AT notification process for notifying the player of the AT winning is performed when a predetermined AT winning notification opportunity is established, and then the AT control process for controlling the AT is performed. In the AT lottery process of the present embodiment, whether or not to grant the navigation stock and the number of navigation stocks to be granted are determined, and in the AT control process, the AT is controlled according to the number of the granted navigation stocks. .. One navigation stock can be controlled by the AT until, for example, 50 games are exhausted. In the AT notification process, the fact that the AT has been won or the navigation stock given by the winning of the AT is notified.

Further, during AT, the sub-control unit 91 can combine symbols that are advantageous for the player when receiving a command transmitted when the predetermined lottery target combination shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, for example, is won by the internal lottery process. A navigation effect that can specify the operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping on the winning line LN is executed. Therefore, the player is advantageous by being controlled by the AT. The advantageous symbol combination is, for example, a promotion replay when the replay GR1-6 is won, a normal replay when the replay GR11-13 is won, a special replay when the replay GR21-23 is won, and four left bells 1 to right bells are won. Sometimes it refers to a downward-sloping bell or a middle bell.

[Game processing]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game processing executed by the main control unit 41. In the game processing, the BET processing (S1), the internal lottery processing (S2), the reel rotation processing (S3), the winning judgment processing (S4), the payout processing (S5), and the game end processing (S6) are executed in this order, and the game is played. When the end processing is completed, the process returns to BET processing again.

In the BET process in S1, the main control unit 41 waits in a state where the bet number can be set, sets a predetermined number of bets according to the game state, and starts the game when the start switch 7 is operated. Execute the process. Further, in the BET process, a rip-freeze process that generates a rip-freeze in association with a predetermined replay winning (bell replay winning) can be executed. Further, as a process of starting the game, the main control unit 41 issues an output command for instructing the output of the medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set bet number when the start switch 7 is operated. Set to.

In the internal lottery process in S2, a process of determining whether or not to allow the above-mentioned winning of each winning combination is performed based on the random number value for the internal lottery latched at the same time as the game is started by the detection of the start switch 7 in S1. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on each lottery result.

In the reel rotation process in S3, the main control unit 41 rotates each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and the corresponding reel 2L, corresponding to the detection of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. The process of stopping the rotation of 2C and 2R is executed.

In the winning determination process in S4, when the main control unit 41 determines in S3 that the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C and 2R has stopped, the main control unit 41 responds to the display results derived to each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. The process of determining whether or not a prize has occurred is executed.

In the payout process in S5, when the occurrence of a prize is determined in S4, if the prize is a small winning combination, the main control unit 41 adds credits and medals based on the number of payouts according to the type of the small winning combination. In the case of replay, a replay game flag that can specify the type of replay is set in the RAM to enable the replay game to be given. Further, in the payout process, the main control unit 41 sets an output command in the RAM for instructing the output of the medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by the addition of credits and the payout of medals.

In the game end process in S6, the main control unit 41 executes a process of setting the game state in preparation for the next game. Further, in the game processing, a command is generated according to the progress control of the game and set in the normal command transmission buffer, so that the command set for the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main). Is to be sent.

[BET processing]
Next, the BET process executed by the main control unit 41 in S1 of the game process will be described. 16 to 19 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the BET process executed by the main control unit. In the BET process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the bet number is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared (S10), and the specified number according to the gaming state (the upper limit number in the present embodiment). In any game state, 3) is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 (S11), and whether or not a replay game flag indicating that the game is a replay game is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. It is determined whether or not the next game (the game to be started from now) is a replay game based on (S12).

When it is determined in S12 that the next game (the game to be started from now on) is a replay game, a rip-freeze process for generating a rip-freeze at the time of winning the bell replay is executed (S13). The lip freeze process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the rip freeze process is completed, in S14, the value of the BET counter is added by 1, the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to, and the value of the BET counter is the specified number (here, the specified number). 3), that is, whether or not the bet number which is the start condition of the game is set is determined (S15), and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, the process returns to S14. When the value of the BET counter becomes the specified number and the setting of the number of bets by the replay winning is completed, the process proceeds to S16. After the values of the BET counters are added, the main control unit 41 executes a process of turning on the 1BETLED14, the 2BETLED15, and the 3BETLED16 in order according to the value of the BET counter. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a process of turning on the replay-during LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (waiting-in LED19 during the wait) after the setting of the bet number after the replay winning is completed.

In S16, it is determined whether or not the replay that won the prize in the previous game was a normal replay (collectively, these replays are also referred to as a first replay below). Whether or not it was the first replay is specified from the set replay game flag. When it is determined in S16 that it is the first replay, the number of bets is added by 3 in S17 (because the state where the replay can be won is 3 bets), and the BET sound is output by the sub control unit 91. A BET command indicating that there is a BET sound to be performed (in S17, for convenience, it is indicated as "BET command (with BET sound)"; the same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S16 that it is not the first replay, a BET command (S18) indicating that the bet number is added by 3 in S18 and that the sub-control unit 91 does not output a BET sound. Then, for convenience, "BET command (no BET sound)" is shown. The same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. When it is determined that it is not the first replay, it is when it is determined that a replay other than the normal replay has won a prize. In the following, replays other than the first replay will also be referred to as a second replay. The second replay may include a replay composed of a combination of symbols including different symbols, or may include a 7-match replay that triggers an AT lottery.

The BET command set in S17 and S18 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main). As a result, the sub-control unit 91 outputs a BET sound every time the bet number is set after the first replay winning, whereas when the betting number is set after the second replay winning. Will not output the BET sound. As a result, the first replay prize can be easily noticed by the player, while the second replay prize can be made less noticeable by the player.

In S19, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter, which is the value of the credit stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, is 50, which is the upper limit value. When it is determined in S19 that it is the upper limit value, the non-input flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 (S20), and the process proceeds to S22. When the non-turn-on flag is set in S20, a process for turning off the turn-on request LED 17 and the BET switch effective LED 21 is performed. When the BET counter is set to the specified number by the second replay winning, the input request LED 17 and the BET switch effective LED 21 are not turned off in S20, and for example, a YES is determined in S37 described later or the rip freeze ends. After that, or after a credit command (with a BET sound) corresponding to 3 BETs is output, the ON request LED 17 and the BET switch effective LED 21 are turned off.

When it is determined in S19 that the value is not the upper limit, that is, when it is determined that credit can be inserted, the process proceeds to S21. If it is determined in S12 that the game is not a replay game, the game proceeds directly to S21.

In S21, the setting before waiting for input is made and the process proceeds to S22. In the setting before waiting for insertion, if the non-insertion flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41, the non-insertion flag is cleared so that medals can be inserted. For this reason, after the replay winning, the medals inserted when the bet number setting is not completed and the setting before waiting for insertion has not been performed are not accepted, and the bet number setting is completed and inserted. The medals inserted after the waiting setting is made will be effectively accepted and credits will be added. The main control unit 41 turns on the insertion request LED 17 after the setting before the insertion waiting is made in S21 and clears the insertion prohibition flag, and if it is possible to set the bet number, the BET switch effective LED 21 is turned on. Execute the process of turning on. When the BET counter is set to the specified number by the first replay winning, only the input request LED 17 is turned on in S21. Further, when the BET counter is set to the specified number by the second replay winning, the input request LED 17 and the BET switch effective LED 21 are turned on in S21, and for example, after a determination of YES in S37 described later or the completion of the rip freeze. After the credit command (with BET sound) corresponding to 3 BETs is output, the ON request LED 17 and the BET switch effective LED 21 are turned off.

In S22, it is determined whether or not the medal can be inserted based on whether or not the non-insertion flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. When it is determined in S22 that the medal can be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, and the medal flow path is set as the path on the hopper tank side so that the medal can be inserted ( If it is determined in S23) and S25 that the medal cannot be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off and the medal flow path is used as the path on the medal payout outlet 9 side for a new medal. Is prohibited (S24), and the process proceeds to S25.

In S25, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on, and if the setting key switch 37 is on, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (S26). If the value of the BET counter is 0 in S26, the confirmation start command is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S27), and the setting confirmation process (S28), that is, the setting confirmation state is entered. The confirmation start command set in S27 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main). Further, after the setting confirmation process in S28 is completed, the process returns to S22. If the setting key switch 37 is not on in S25 or the value of the BET counter is not 0 in S26, the process proceeds to S30.

In S30, the detection result by the inserted medal sensor 31 becomes an appropriate detection result, and it is determined whether or not the insertion of the inserted medal is detected, that is, the presence or absence of the inserted medal flag indicating that the passage of the inserted medal is detected. If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected in S30, the process proceeds to S45, and if the passage of the inserted medal is detected, the inserted medal flag is cleared (S31), and the insertion impossible flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. It is determined whether or not the medal can be inserted based on whether or not the medal has been inserted (S32), and if the medal cannot be inserted, the process proceeds to S45.

If it is possible to insert medals in S32, the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (S33). If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, a BET command (with BET sound) indicating that the bet number is added by 1 and that there is a BET sound to output the BET sound by the sub control unit 91 is sent as a normal command. It is set in the credit buffer (S34), the value of the BET counter is added by 1 (S35), and the process returns to S22. The BET command set in S34 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main). As a result, when the number of bets is set by inserting medals, the BET sound is output on the sub control unit 91 side.

If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in S33, it is determined in S36 whether or not the second replay has won a prize in the previous game. Whether or not it was the second replay is specified from the replay game flag. In S36, when it is determined that the second replay has not won in the previous game, in S38, a credit command indicating the value of the credit counter after 1 addition and indicating that the sub-control unit 91 outputs a credit sound. (In S38, for convenience, it is indicated as "credit command (normal)". The same shall apply hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and in S40, the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41. Is added by 1. The credit command set in S38 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main).

When it is determined in S36 that the second replay has won a prize in the previous game, it is determined in S37 whether or not a predetermined number of BET sounds have been output. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the credit command shown in S39 is output three times a specified number of times. When the bet number is set after the second replay winning, the BET command (no BET sound) is output as shown in S18, so that the BET sound is not output in the sub control unit 91. Therefore, after the second replay winning, after the bet number is set, when the medal is inserted and credited, a process for outputting the BET sound up to a predetermined number of times is performed.

In S37, when the specified number of BET sounds are not output, in S39, a credit command indicating the value of the credit counter after 1 addition and indicating that the sub-control unit 91 outputs the credit sound (for convenience in S39, for convenience). "Credit command (with BET sound)" is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and the value of the credit counter that stores the credit value in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is added by 1 in S40. do. The credit command set in S39 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main). On the other hand, in S37, when a specified number of BET sounds have already been output, the process proceeds to S38, and the credit command (normal) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. As a result, when credits are added by inserting medals after winning the second replay, the BET sound is output for the third and subsequent cards on the sub-control unit 91 side, and the credit sound is output for the fourth and subsequent cards. NS. On the other hand, when credits are added by inserting medals when it is not after the second replay winning, the credit sound is output from the first card on the sub control unit 91 side. As the next step of S36 and S37, after executing S40, the corresponding processing of S38 or S39 is performed, so that the credit command indicating the current value after being added by S40 as the value of the credit counter is S38. Alternatively, it may be set in S39. In addition, since the specified number of bets are set after the rip freeze is released at the time of the second replay winning, in S39, as a credit command (with BET sound), a command for outputting the specified number of BET sounds is issued. It may be set to output a specified number of BET sounds.

In S41, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50, which is the upper limit value. If the value of the credit counter is not 50, the process returns to S22, and if the value of the credit counter is 50, the non-insertion flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in S42 and the process returns to S22.

In S45, it is determined whether or not the operation of the start switch 7 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising edge of the start switch 7 is set. Furthermore, since the rising edge is set only when one of the switches is turned ON and all the switches are OFF, in S45, in addition to whether or not any switch is turned ON, the other It is also determined whether or not the switch of is OFF.

If it is determined in S45 that the operation of the start switch 7 is not detected, or if the start switch 7 is operated but other switches are also operated, the process proceeds to S50 and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid. If it is detected, the process proceeds to S46 and the rising edge is cleared. Further, in S47, the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to, and whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number, that is, whether or not the number of bets that is the start condition of the game is set. Is determined.

If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number in S47, the process returns to S22. 30 is set to the off state, the flow path of the medal is set as the route on the medal payout outlet 9 side to prohibit the insertion of new medals, and the setting at the start of the game is performed in S49. As a result, even if a medal is inserted, it is not accepted until the game ends after the game is started and the setting before waiting for insertion is made in S21 in the BET process after the next game, and the medal payment exit 9 Will be paid out from. After S49, the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

In S50, it is determined whether or not the operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the single BET switch 5 is set. If the operation of the single BET switch 5 is not detected in S50, the process proceeds to S51, and if the operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected, the process proceeds to S65 of FIG. 12 to clear the rising edge.

In S66, the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number. If the value of the BET counter is the specified number in S66, the process returns to S22, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined in S67 whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0. If the value of the credit counter is 0 in S67, the process returns to S22. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in S67, a BET command (with BET sound) indicating that the number of bets is added by 1 in S68 and that there is a BET sound that the sub-control unit 91 outputs a BET sound. Is set in the normal command transmission buffer. Further, in S69, the value of the credit counter is subtracted by 1, and in S70, the value of the BET counter is added by 1, and the process returns to S22. The BET command set in S68 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main). As a result, when the bet number is set by operating the single BET switch 5, the BET sound is output on the sub control unit 91 side. After the second replay winning, when YES is determined in S66, the same determination as in S37 is performed, and when the BET sound is not output for the specified number of minutes, the same processing as in S39 is performed. , BET sound may be output.

In S51, it is determined whether or not the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising edge of the MAXBET switch 6 is set. If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected in S51, the process proceeds to S52, and if the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, the process proceeds to S75 of FIG. 12 to clear the rising edge.

In S76, the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number. If the value of the BET counter is the specified number in S76, the process proceeds to S80, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined in S77 whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0. If the value of the credit counter is 0 in S77, the process proceeds to S80. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in S77, the value of the credit counter is subtracted by 1 in S78, the value of the BET counter is added by 1 in S79, and the process returns to S76.

In S80, it is determined whether or not the BET counter has been added, and if the BET counter has not been added, the process returns to S22. When the BET counter in S80 is added, not only the addition in S79 but also the addition in S14 after the lip freeze is released by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is included. On the other hand, if the BET counter is added, a BET command (BET sound) indicating that the number of bets added in S81 has been added and that there is a BET sound indicating that the sub-control unit 91 outputs a BET sound. Yes) is set in the normal command transmission buffer and the process proceeds to S22. The BET command set in S81 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main). As a result, when the number of bets is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the sub-control unit 91 outputs BET sounds for the set number of bets.

In S52, it is determined whether or not the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising edge of the settlement switch 10 is set. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected in S52, the process returns to S22, and if the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, the process proceeds to S53 to clear the rising edge. In S54, it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game based on whether or not the replay game flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41.

When it is not determined in S54 that the game is a replay game, it is determined in S56 whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0, and if the value of the BET counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S57 and the hopper motor 34 is driven to drive the BET counter. Control is performed to pay out medals for the value stored in (that is, control to return the medals used for setting the bet number and set the value of the BET counter to 0), start paying out the medals, and settle the bet number. The bet number settlement process for setting the payout start command to notify the normal command transmission buffer is performed. After the bet number settlement process in S57, in S58, the non-insertion flag set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared, and the process returns to S22. As a result, when the bet number is settled by operating the settlement switch 10 not after the replay winning, but when the bet number is set, the sub-control unit 91 side displays that the bet number is being settled. At the same time, the sound corresponding to the bet number settlement is output.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S54 that the game is a replay game, or when the value of the BET counter is determined to be 0 in S56, the value stored in the credit counter by driving the hopper motor 34 in S59. Control to pay out minutes of medals (that is, control to return medals stored as credits and set the value of the credit counter to 0) is performed, notification of the start of payout of medals is performed, and credit settlement in the replay game is performed. Performs a bet number settlement process for setting a payout start command in the normal command transmission buffer to notify whether the credit is settled when there is or the bet number is not set. After the bet number settlement process in S57, in S58, the non-insertion flag set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared, and the process returns to S22. As a result, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 in the replay winning, only the credit settlement is performed without performing the bet number settlement, and the sub-control unit 91 side performs the credit after the replay winning. Along with displaying that the payment is in progress, a sound corresponding to the credit payment after the replay winning is output. Further, when the settlement is performed by the operation of the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, the sub-control unit 91 side indicates that the credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is in progress. At the same time, the sound corresponding to the credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the rip freeze process executed by the main control unit 41 in S13 of the BET process. The rip freeze process is performed when it is determined that the game is a replay game, that is, after the replay prize is won in the previous game. In S85, it is determined whether or not the replay that won the prize in the previous game was a bell replay among the second replays. When it is determined that the bell replay is not performed, the rip freeze process is terminated as it is without causing a freeze.

On the other hand, when it is determined that it was one of the bell replays, the timing at which the bet number is set by the replay winning and the start switch 7 are valid until it is determined to be YES in any of S89 to S92 and the freeze release condition is satisfied. Processing is performed to generate a freeze (rip freeze) that delays the timing of conversion. In S86, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is the upper limit value of 50. When it is determined in S86 that the value is not the upper limit, credit addition is possible. Therefore, in S87, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on and the medal flow path is used as the path on the hopper tank side to insert medals. It is considered to be in a state. Further, in S88, a process for turning on the input request LED 17 and the BET switch effective LED 21 for the player is performed. As a result, in particular, MAXBET operation and medal insertion can be promoted.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S86 that the value of the credit counter is 50, which is the upper limit value, since credit addition is impossible, the process proceeds to S89 without performing processing such as S87. This prevents the inserted medals from flowing down to the hopper tank side even though the credit counter is 50, while the medals do not add credits or bets. Can be done.

In S89, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the lip freeze. When it is determined in S89 that a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the rip freeze, the rip freeze release condition is satisfied.

When it is determined in S89 that a predetermined time has not elapsed from the start of the rip freeze, it is determined in S90 whether or not the player has performed a MAXBET operation using the MAXBET switch 6. When it is determined in S90 that the player has performed the MAXBET operation, the rip freeze release condition is satisfied.

When it is determined in S90 that there is no MAXBET operation by the player, the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is provided in the insertion medal sensor 31 arranged on the hopper tank 34a side of the flow path switching solenoid 30 in S91. It is determined whether or not the sensor is located on the most upstream side among the plurality of sensors (that is, the sensor that can detect the inserted medal first (this sensor is also referred to as a specific sensor below)). The passage of the medal is detected by the specific sensor when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on in S87. When it is determined in S91 that a medal has been inserted, the rip freeze release condition is satisfied. Even when it is determined in S91 that a medal has been inserted, the insertion of the medal has not yet been detected by another sensor, and the detection result by the insertion medal sensor 31 is not an appropriate detection result. No flag is set.

Further, when it is not determined in S91 that the medal has been inserted, it is determined in S92 whether or not the credit settlement operation using the settlement switch 10 by the player has been performed. When it is determined in S92 that the credit settlement operation has been performed by the player, the rip freeze release condition is satisfied. Further, after the freeze is released by the credit settlement operation, YES is determined in S52 of FIG. 11, and the process shifts to S59, and as a result, the credit settlement process is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S92 that there is no credit settlement operation by the player, the process proceeds to S89.

After the freeze release condition is satisfied, in S93, when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is in the on state, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and the rip freeze process is terminated. In the lip freeze process, the process of S93 is performed. As a result, for example, even if a rip freeze occurs when the credit counter is 49 and a plurality of medals are inserted at once, the freeze release condition is satisfied by detecting the first of them by a specific sensor. Immediately after that, the flow path switching solenoid is turned off in S93 to end the lip freeze process, and then the first medal is detected by another sensor, and the detection result by the inserted medal sensor 31 is appropriate. When the detection result is obtained and the insert medal flag is set, YES is determined in S30 of FIG. 17, the credit counter is updated to 50 in S40, YES is determined in S19 of FIG. 16, and the insert non-insertion flag is set in S20. Since the flow path switching solenoid is turned off, the second and subsequent medals out of the plurality of medals are paid out from the medal payout outlet 9. The plurality of sensors included in the inserted medal sensor 31 are detected by another sensor after the first medal is detected by the specific sensor when a plurality of medals are inserted at once, and the detection result by the inserted medal sensor 31. Is shorter than the time required for the second medal to reach the flow path switching solenoid 30 after the first medal is detected by the specific sensor. It is arranged like this. Therefore, when the credit 50 is reached by inserting the first medal, the flow path switching solenoid is always turned off when the second and subsequent medals reach the flow path switching solenoid 30, and two medals are inserted. The medals after the eyes can be paid out from the medal payout outlet 9. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem that the credit is not added and the medal is not returned even though the medal is inserted.

On the other hand, when a rip freeze occurs when the credit counter is less than 49 and a plurality of medals are inserted at once, the freeze release condition is satisfied by detecting the first of them by a specific sensor. After that, although the flow path switching solenoid is immediately turned off in S93, it is determined as NO in S19 of FIG. 16 immediately after that, and the setting before waiting for input is performed in S21, and the flow path switching solenoid is turned on. Since the on state is switched and maintained until the credit 50 is reached, the second and subsequent medals among the plurality of medals are also taken in (until the credit 50 is reached) and added to the credit. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience when a medal is inserted during the rip freeze.

[Timing when medals are allowed to be inserted or settled]
Next, the timing at which medals are allowed to be inserted or settled after the game is over will be described. 20 (a) to 20 (d) are diagrams for explaining an example of the timing at which medals are allowed to be inserted or settled after the game is completed by executing the BET process shown in FIGS. 16 to 19. Is.

FIG. 20A is a diagram for explaining the timing at which medals are allowed to be inserted or settled after the medals have not been paid out without winning a small winning combination. If no small winning combination has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 15, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 16 After the processing is executed, the processing after S21 is executed, so that the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted as shown in FIG. 20 (a).

FIG. 20B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which medals are allowed to be inserted or settled after the small winning combination is won and the medals are paid out. If a small winning combination has occurred, the game ends after the payout is made, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 15, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 16 After the processing is executed, the processing after S21 is executed, so that the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted as shown in FIG. 20 (b).

FIG. 20 (c) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which medals are allowed to be inserted or settled after the normal rip prize is won. When a normal rip prize has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 15, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 16 In addition to the processing, when it is determined that credit is possible in S19 after the timing when the bet number setting is completed (that is, the timing when the bet number setting is completed or after the timing), after S21. When the process is executed, the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted as shown in FIG. 20 (c).

FIG. 20D is a diagram for explaining the timing at which medals are allowed to be inserted or settled after winning the bell replay. If a bell replay prize has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 15, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 16 After the process is executed, the rip-freeze process shown in FIG. 19 is executed, and the rip-freeze is controlled until the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied. During this period, as shown in S87 of FIG. 19, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, the medal insertion for releasing the freeze is permitted, and the credit settlement operation and the MAXBET operation for releasing the freeze are performed. Is also allowed. When the rip freeze release condition is satisfied, when it is determined in S19 of FIG. 16 that the credit is possible after the timing when the bet number setting is completed (that is, the timing when the bet number setting is completed or after the timing). By executing the processing after S21, the usual insertion or settlement of medals is permitted as shown in FIG. 20 (d).

During the rip freeze, medal insertion and credit settlement operations for releasing the freeze are permitted, and the rip freeze is released in conjunction with the medal insertion and credit settlement operations during the rip freeze, and the normal medal is set after the bet number is set. Is input or settled. Even during the rip freeze, when the value of the credit counter has already reached 50, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is not turned on in S87 of FIG. 19, so that the rip freeze ends when the medal is inserted in this case. It will be tolerated later.

[Internal lottery process]
Next, the internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41 in S2 of the game process will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41. In the internal lottery process, first, the random numbers for the internal lottery stored in the random number value storage work are extracted and stored in the lottery work (S111).

Next, from the lottery target combinations shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the first lottery target combination according to the game state and the set value is specified (S112). Then, the number of determination values and the number of repetitions of the lottery target combination are read out (S113).

Here, the number of repetitions is a lottery of the same type in which the same number of determination values is predetermined among the number of determination values predetermined and stored in the storage area of the ROM corresponding to the lottery target combination and the game state. For the target combination, it is a number to be repeated when the number of determination values is read out from the storage area of the ROM only once and used repeatedly for the internal lottery, and a number equal to the number of the same type of lottery target combination is determined.

For example, with respect to the left bells 1 to 4, which are the same type of lottery target combinations of the left bells, the number of determination values is 375 in each of the gaming states from RT to RT3. Therefore, for each of the internal lottery of the left bells 1 to 4, the number of determination values is read only once instead of being read four times.

In FIGS. 10 and 11, only one determination value is stored in the storage area of the ROM for the same type of lottery target combination in the same gaming state. As a result, the storage capacity for storing the number of determination values can be reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, at the set values 1 to 6, the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4, and the replay GR 1 to 6, 11 to 1 It is assumed that the number of determination values of 13, 21 to 23 is the same for the lottery target combinations of the same type. As a result, it is not necessary to store the number of determination values for each set value, so that the storage capacity of the number of determination values can be reduced.

Returning to FIG. 21, the number of determined values read out was added to the value of the lottery work, and the value was stored in the lottery work again (S116), and the lottery work overflowed (exceeded the upper limit of the random number value of 65536). Whether or not it is determined (S121).

When it is determined that the lottery work has not overflowed (NO in S121), the next lottery target combination is specified (S122). For example, when the lottery target combination is "left bell 2", the next lottery target combination is specified as "left bell 3".

Then, the number of repetitions is subtracted by 1 (S124), and it is determined whether or not the number of repetitions has become 0 (S125). If it is determined that the number of repetitions is not 0 (NO in S125), there are still lottery target combinations of the same type, so the process to be executed without reading the number of determination values and the number of repetitions in S113 is set to S116. return.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of repetitions becomes 0 (YES in S125), it is determined whether or not there is an unprocessed lottery target combination because the internal lottery of the same type of lottery target combination has been completed (S126). ..

If it is determined that there is an unprocessed lottery target combination (YES in S126), the processes of S113 to S125 are repeated for the next lottery target combination specified in S122. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no unprocessed lottery target combination (NO in S126), it means that none of the lottery target combinations have been won, and the process proceeds to S128.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the lottery work has overflowed (YES in S121), the winning flag of the current lottery target combination is turned on (S127), and the process proceeds to S128.

In S128, a winning status notification command is generated according to the setting status of the winning flag and transmitted to the effect control board 90. After that, the process to be executed is returned to the game process of FIG.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, only one determination value number is stored in the ROM for each game state for the same type of lottery target combination having the same determination value number. I made it.

22 and 23 are diagrams for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the number of determination values is stored in the ROM for each lottery target combination even if the same type of lottery target combination has the same number of determination values. ..

That is, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, only the data indicating the number of repetitions is added to the data indicating the correspondence between the conventional lottery target combination and the number of determination values. Even in this way, as in the first embodiment, in the internal lottery process of FIG. 21, for the same type of lottery target combination having the same number of determination values, the number of determination values is read out only once and the internal lottery is performed. Can be done.

As a result, the data for reading the number of determination values only once for the same type of lottery target combination having the same number of determination values is diverted to the data showing the correspondence between the conventional lottery target combination and the number of determination values. It can be created efficiently.

[Third Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, a case where there are a plurality of lottery target combinations of the same type having the same number of determination values has been described. In the third embodiment, a case where there are a plurality of combinations of lottery target combinations having the same number of determination value combinations and lottery target combinations having different determination value numbers will be described.

FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining a combination (partial) of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations for each game state in the third embodiment. With reference to FIG. 24, there are four sets of lottery target combinations having the same number of determination values as the combinations of the lottery target combinations "left bell 1" and "left bell 1'" having different determination value numbers of 375 and 750, respectively. be. In this case, the number of winning combinations in one set is two.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the internal lottery process executed by the main control unit in the third embodiment. With reference to FIG. 25, in the internal lottery process of the third embodiment, first, the processes of S111 and S112 are the same as those of FIG. 21.

Next, the number of determination values, the number of repetitions, and the number of lottery target combinations in one set of the lottery target combinations are read out (S113A).

Here, the number of repetitions of a set is a set of a set of determination values that is predetermined and stored in a storage area of the ROM corresponding to a lottery target combination and a game state. It is the number of repeats when the set of the number of judgment values is read only once from the storage area of the ROM and repeatedly used for the internal lottery for the predetermined lottery target combination of the same type. The number equal to the number of winning combinations will be determined.

For example, for the left bell 1, left bell 1'to left bell 4, left bell 4', which are the lottery target combinations of the same type of group, the set of the number of judgment values is 375, respectively in the gaming state from RT to RT4. It is 750. Therefore, for each internal lottery of left bell 1, left bell 1'to left bell 4, left bell 4', 2 times / group x 4 groups = 8 times, instead of reading the number of judgment values, 1 Read only once.

In FIG. 24, only one set of determination values may be stored in the storage area of the ROM for the lottery target combination of the same type of set in the same gaming state. As a result, the storage capacity for storing the number of determination values can be reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, in the set values 1 to 6, the set of the number of determination values of the left bell 1, the left bell 1'to the left bell 4, the left bell 4'is the same type of set. It is assumed that the winning roles are the same. As a result, it is not necessary to store the number of determination values for each set value, so that the storage capacity of the number of determination values can be reduced.

Returning to FIG. 25, the value of the variable k for counting the number of times of the internal lottery of one set is first reset to 0 (S114). Next, the value obtained by adding 1 to k is stored in k (S115).

The kth number of judgment values added to the value of the lottery work is stored in the lottery work again (S116A), and the lottery work overflows (65536, which is the upper limit of the random number value). It is determined whether or not (exceeded) (S121).

When it is determined that the lottery work has not overflowed (NO in S121), the next lottery target combination is specified (S122). Then, it is determined whether or not k has reached the number of lottery target combinations in one group (S123). If it is determined that the value has not been reached (NO in S123), the process to be executed is returned to S115. On the other hand, when it is determined that k has reached the number of lottery target combinations in one set (YES in S123), the processes after S124 are executed as in FIG. 21.

[summary]
Next, the main effects obtained by the present embodiment will be described.

(1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in steps S113 to S127 of FIG. 21, it is determined whether to select one of a plurality of types of specific lottery target combinations in which a common number of determination values is defined. Occasionally, the number of common determination values is repeatedly used for the number of repetitions, which is the number of specific lottery target combinations, and the winning combination is determined for each of a plurality of types of lottery target combinations.

Further, when the determined winning combination is one of the specific lottery target combinations and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the corresponding operation procedure corresponding to the specific lottery target combination, FIGS. 13 and 14 When the control to derive the symbol combination in the column above each winning combination shown in FIG. 3 is performed and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by an operation procedure other than the corresponding operation procedure, each winning combination shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 Control is performed to derive the symbol combination in the lower column.

As a result, when deciding whether to select one of the specific lottery target combinations for which the number of common determination values is defined among the lottery target combinations with different display results that allow derivation, the common determination value is set to a specific lottery. It is determined by using it repeatedly for the number of target roles. Therefore, since the common determination value is repeatedly used, the control load can be reduced. As a result, the control load for determining the display result can be reduced.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the middle bell, the downward-sloping bell, and the upper bell 1 of FIG. A first specific lottery target combination including 8 (for example, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4 in FIG. 12) and a display result in which derivation is permitted are medals by the player. The second specific lottery target role including the normal replay, the lower replay, the fall replay, the promotion replays 1 and 2, and the special replay shown in FIG. For example, the replay GR1 to 6,11 to 13,21 to 23) of FIG. 12 is included.

As a result, it is possible to reduce the control burden of determining the display result in the first specific lottery target combination and the second specific lottery target combination.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the slot machine 1 can set any one of the six levels of setting values 1 to 6, and is a specific lottery target. The number of determination values predetermined for the combination is the same number of determination values regardless of which of the plurality of types of setting values is set. That is, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, in the set values 1 to 6, the determination of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, the right bells 1 to 4, and the replay GRs 1 to 6, 11 to 13, 21 to 23 is determined. The number of values is the same for the same type of lottery target combination.

As a result, it is not necessary to store the number of determination values for each set value. As a result, the storage capacity of the number of determined values can be reduced.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 11, the second specific lottery target combination (for example, replay GR11-13, 21-23) is in a normal gaming state. It is a lottery target combination that can be determined at RT0, which is different from RT1.

As a result, the lottery target combinations that can be determined differ depending on the game state, and different display results can be derived. As a result, the interest can be improved.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S113 of FIG. 21, a ROM of the main control unit 41 that stores a predetermined number of determination values for the lottery target combination is further provided and is common. When deciding which of a plurality of types of specific lottery target combinations is to be selected by repeatedly using the number of determination values, the common number of determination values is read once from the ROM.

As a result, for a plurality of specific lottery target combinations having a common number of determination values, the number of determination values is not read from the ROM by the number of specific lottery target combinations, but is read only once. As a result, the control load for determining the display result can be reduced.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S12 to S21 of FIG. 16 and FIG. 20 (c), after the replay winning is generated until the replay game is started (reel rotation starts). Even if the medals are inserted in the meantime, if the medals are detected after the bet number is set (automatic BET) by the replay winning and the next replay game can be started, the medal is said. S36 to S40 of FIG. 17 are performed according to the detection of the medal, and can be added to the credit. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the replay winning is performed before the bet number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning is generated without causing a sense of discomfort.

Further, after winning one of the bell replays among the replays, as shown in S86 to S92 of FIG. 19, a rip freeze occurs, and a plurality of types of freeze release conditions including a condition established by inserting a medal It ends when one of them is established. As a result, it seems that the next game will not be started unless a predetermined operation such as inserting a medal is performed as in the case of winning a small role or losing a prize, and the next operation is performed by performing these predetermined operations. It can make you feel as if you are ready to start the game.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S52 to S59 of FIG. 17, if the bet number is set according to the operation to the settlement switch 10, the bet number to settle the bet number. When the settlement process is executed and the credit settlement process is executed to settle the credit when the bet number is not set, but the set bet number is the bet number automatically bet by the replay winning. , Execute the credit settlement process without executing the bet number settlement process. As a result, the replay function itself of granting a replay game (1 game) instead of paying out medals is retained, and the significance of the existence of the replay is maintained. By making it possible to pay out, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the replay. Further, when the settlement operation is performed during the rip freeze after winning the Bell Lip, the credit settlement is performed in the same manner, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

(8) According to the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the following problems can be solved. In a conventional slot machine, generally, the maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a predetermined time (for example, 190 ms (milliseconds)). )) Is limited. For this reason, when a winning combination that does not occur regardless of the operation timing is provided, the winning combination is placed within a range that can be pulled in within a predetermined time (within 5 frames in the present embodiment) in each reel. It is necessary to arrange the constituent symbols. As a result, as the number of winning combinations that are not missed increases, a large number of types are required as dedicated symbols that constitute each winning combination.

On the other hand, the symbols as identification information drawn on a plurality of (usually three) reels cannot be provided infinitely, and some restrictions are imposed. For example, the number of symbols drawn on each of the three reels is limited to a maximum of 21 per reel, and the types of symbols drawn on the three reels are limited to a maximum of 10 in total.

With such a conventional slot machine as the background, for example, when trying to configure the winning combination with the same symbol, it is necessary to prepare a dedicated symbol. For this reason, there is a risk that it will be difficult in design to provide a dedicated symbol for the transition role within the limit range of the number and types of symbols. Further, in the case of configuring the stop switches 8L to 8R so that the replay prize can be won regardless of the operation procedure (pushing order, operation timing, etc.), the dedicated symbol constituting the replay within the range that can be pulled in within a predetermined time. It was necessary to arrange the above, and there was no choice but to increase the number of dedicated symbols, which could make the design more difficult.

In order to solve such a problem, in the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, "replay-replay-replay" composed of only symbols having the same outer shape is stopped at the winning line in the replay. The first replay such as a normal lip generated by, and the first replay such as a bell replay generated when "Black 7-Bell-Black BAR" containing a pattern whose outer shape is not the same or similar is stopped at the winning line. Included 2 replays. As a result, it is not always necessary to provide a plurality of dedicated symbols for replay, and it is possible to avoid increasing the number and types of symbols, and within the limits of the number, types, and arrangement of symbols, the types of replays (variations). ) Can be abundant. On the other hand, when the second replay prize occurs, the combination including the symbols whose outer shapes are not the same or similar is stopped, so that the replay prize is noticed more than when the first replay prize occurs. There is a high possibility that medals will be inserted without the medals being inserted, but as described above, credits can be added according to the detected medals, so that the player is inconvenienced that the inserted medals are not accepted. The game can proceed without making you feel.

(9) The symbols constituting the second replay in the above-described embodiment include symbols different from the replay. For this reason, the possibility of inserting medals without noticing the occurrence of the second replay prize is further increased, but since credits can be added according to the detected medals, the inserted medals are accepted. It is possible to proceed with the game without making the player feel annoyed such as not having it. Furthermore, when one of the bell replays is won, the bells will be aligned on the upper row or the invalid line that descends to the right. For this reason, it is possible to make the player think that the normal bell has won a prize, so that the medal can be inserted or the MAXBET operation can be performed, and it seems as if the next game can be started by the insertion or operation. It can be made to feel uncomfortable.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S16 to S18 of FIG. 16, after the first replay winning is generated, the BET command (with BET sound) is set and output, so that the sub While the BET sound is output by the control unit 91 side, the BET command (no BET sound) is set and output after the second replay winning is generated, so that the BET sound is output by the sub control unit 91 side. Will not be done. This further increases the possibility of inserting medals without noticing that the second replay winning has occurred and the bet number setting has been completed, but credits are added according to the detected medals. Therefore, it is possible to proceed with the game without making the player feel annoyed such as the inserted medals not being accepted.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S36 to S39 of FIG. 17, the medal is unaware that the second replay winning without outputting the BET sound has occurred and the bet number setting has been completed. Even if the bet number is added by inserting the bet, the same sound as the BET sound is output up to 3 times, which corresponds to the upper limit of the bet number. Since the BET sound is not output even though the player intends to do so, it is possible to prevent a feeling of distrust or discomfort.

[Modification example]
Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these examples. The present invention is not limited to the above examples, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the above-described present embodiment and the technical items described in the following modification may be combined and implemented, and the technical items described in the above-mentioned present embodiment may be implemented. May be carried out by substituting with the technical matters described in the following modified example, and the technical items described in the following modified example may be further combined and carried out with respect to the replaced one. ..

(1) In the above-described embodiment, the normal replay of FIG. 6, in which the number of bets that allows the player to play the next game without using medals in the display result for which derivation is allowed, is set, the lower row. The second specific lottery target combination including the replay, the fall replay, the promotion replays 1, 2, and the special replay (for example, the replays GR1 to 6, 11 to 13, 21 to 23 in FIG. 12) is in a normal gaming state. It was decided that the winning combination could be determined in each of the gaming states RT0, RT2, and RT3, which are different from RT1. However, such a second specific lottery target combination is preferably a lottery target combination that can be determined in a predetermined gaming state different from the normal gaming state. It may be an internal RT in a non-existent state.

[About the permissible timing of input / settlement after winning a replay]
(A) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 (c) and 20 (d), the timing at which input (credit) and settlement are permitted after the replay winning is the automatic BET by the replay winning. The example at the time of completion has been described, but not limited to this, the timing at which input (credit) / settlement is permitted after the replay winning is when the automatic BET by the replay winning is started (or started). You may.

FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the timing at which medals are allowed to be inserted or settled after the replay prize is won. In FIG. 26A, when a normal lip winning is generated, the game ends without paying out, and then the processing of S6 of FIG. 9 and the processing of S1 for the next game, After the processing of S10 to S13 of FIG. 10 is performed, the automatic BET processing (S14, S15) is started. That is, after the processing of S10 to S13 of FIG. 16 is performed, the start of the automatic BET processing (S14, S15) is confirmed, so that it can be said that the automatic BET processing is started. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26A, when the automatic BET process is started (or started), medals may be inserted or settled.

As a first example, for example, when YES is determined in S12 and the processing of S13 is completed, the same processing as in S19 is performed to determine whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50, and then the result is determined. The automatic BET process (similar to S14 and S15) is started, and after it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50, the automatic BET process to be started after that is waited for completion. Instead, the same process as in S21 may be performed, and credits may be added when a medal inserted after that is detected, and credits may be settled when an operation on the settlement switch 10 is detected. On the other hand, after performing the same processing as in S19 and determining that the value of the credit counter is 50, the same processing as in the processing after S20 may be performed. In the first example, the rip freeze process may be performed, for example, at the timing when the bet number setting is to be started.

As a second example, for example, when it is possible to execute an interrupt process for inserting or paying medals and it is determined that the value of the credit counter in the first example is not 50, or the value of the credit counter is From the time when the process corresponding to the first S14 is executed to the start of the game after it is determined that the value is not 50, the interrupt of the interrupt process is permitted, and the rate is divided every predetermined period (2 msec). The inclusion process may be executed to allow the insertion or settlement of medals when the automatic BET process is started (or started).

Even in the case of such a configuration, even if the medals are inserted after the replay winning is generated and before the replay game is started (reel rotation starts), the number of bets due to the replay winning is If the medal is detected after the setting (automatic BET) is started, credits can be added according to the detection of the medal. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the replay winning is generated before the start of the bet number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning is generated without causing a sense of discomfort. In addition, while maintaining the significance of the replay's existence by leaving the replay function itself of granting a replay game (1 game) instead of paying out medals, credits can be settled according to the settlement operation even after the replay prize is won. By making it possible to pay out, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the replay.

FIG. 26B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which medals are allowed to be inserted or settled after winning the bell replay. If a bell replay prize has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 9, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 16 After the process is performed, the rip-freeze process shown in FIG. 19 is executed, and the rip-freeze is controlled until the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied. During this period, as shown in S87 of FIG. 19, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, the medal insertion for releasing the freeze is permitted, and the credit settlement operation and the MAXBET operation for releasing the freeze are performed. Is also allowed. When the rip freeze release condition is satisfied, the bet number setting is started, and as shown in FIG. 26 (b), medals are allowed to be inserted or settled.

As described above, in the case of a normal rip prize, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), when the automatic BET process is started (or started), medals are allowed to be inserted or settled, and the bell is used. When a replay prize is won, as shown in FIG. 26B, a bell replay freeze is generated, and after the freeze release condition is satisfied, after the start timing of the automatic BET process (that is, the start timing of the automatic BET process, Alternatively, after the timing), the insertion or settlement of medals may be permitted. In this case, in order to prevent the notification of BET and the notification of credit addition from being performed at the same time, the medals are allowed to be inserted or settled after the start timing of the automatic BET processing, but the medals. The notification that the credit has been added due to the input of the above may always be performed after the notification that the automatic BET has been performed. Further, in the above-described embodiment, similarly, the notification that the credit has been added by the medal inserted to release the rip freeze is always performed after the notification that the automatic BET has been performed. good.

Even if the timing at which input (credit) is allowed after the replay winning is set when the automatic BET by the replay winning is started, the timing when the settlement is allowed after the replay winning is automatically performed by the replay winning. It may be when the BET is completed.

(B) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 (c), 20 (d), and 26 (a) and 26 (b), input (credit) is performed after the replay winning. The example in which the settlement is allowed at the start or completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing at which the predetermined condition is satisfied after the start or completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning. It may be. The predetermined condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined process is completed. As an example in which a predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses after the completion of automatic BET by replay winning, for example, the BET command (with BET sound) set in S17 of FIG. 16 is output to the sub control unit 91. When the average time required to complete the output of the third BET sound based on the command is set to time A, this is established when time A elapses after the predetermined condition is determined to be YES in S15. Also, when the average time required for the BET command (without BET sound) set in S18 of FIG. 16 to be output to the sub-control unit 91 and received is set to time B. It may be satisfied when the time B elapses after the predetermined condition is determined to be YES in S15. After a determination of YES in S15, the transition to S21 may be possible when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

(C) In the above-described embodiment, as the types of replay, the normal rip of the first replay as the specific replay display result of the specific combination and the second replay as the non-specific regame display result of the non-specific combination. The example in which the bell replay is provided has been described, but the type of replay is not limited to this, and the non-specific replay display result is not provided and only the specific replay display result is provided. On the contrary, the specific re-game display result may not be provided and only the non-specific re-game display result may be provided.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the input after the replay winning is permitted is described regardless of the type of replay, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the input after the replay winning is permitted depending on the type of replay. It may be configured as follows. For example, while the input is not allowed after the first replay winning as the specific replay display result of the specific combination, only after the second replay winning as the non-specific replay display result of the non-specific combination. Input may be allowed. That is, it is possible to improve the convenience without causing trouble to the player by allowing the input only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game display result has been derived.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which settlement after winning a replay is permitted regardless of the type of replay has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and settlement after winning a replay is permitted depending on the type of replay. It may be configured as follows. For example, settlement is not allowed after the first replay winning as a specific replay display result of a specific combination, whereas only after the second replay winning as a non-specific replay display result of a non-specific combination. Settlement may be allowed. That is, the settlement may be allowed only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game display result has been derived, and the convenience may be improved without causing trouble to the player.

[About Lip Freeze]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the rip-freeze process shown in FIG. 19 is executed and the rip-freeze is generated after the bell replay winning and until the automatic BET is performed has been described. However, the rip freeze may occur or start to occur at the end of the bell replay winning game (for example, the rip freeze process is executed in the winning determination process of S4 of FIG. 9).

Further, the rip freeze occurs or starts to occur after the bell replay winning and is automatically betted (for example, after it is determined to be YES in S12 of FIG. 16, first, the processes of S16 to S18 are performed, and then the process of S16 to S18 is performed, and then the rip freeze occurs. After performing the processes of S14 to S15, the rip freeze process may be executed). In this case, as shown in FIG. 26 (c), during the rip freeze after the bet number setting is completed, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on and the freeze is released as shown in S87 of FIG. In addition to being allowed to insert medals for, the credit settlement operation and MAXBET operation for releasing the freeze are also permitted, and when the condition for releasing the rip freeze is satisfied, after it is determined in S19 of FIG. In the above, by executing the processing after S21, the insertion or settlement of medals may be permitted as shown in FIG. 26 (c). Also in this case, the timing at which medals are allowed to be inserted or settled is not limited to after the automatic BET processing is performed and the bet number setting is completed, and the automatic BET processing is started (or started). It may be when.

[About freeze release conditions]
In the present embodiment, the elapse of a predetermined time, the MAXBET operation, the medal insertion (detection by the specific sensor), and the credit settlement operation are set as the conditions for releasing the rip freeze. However, the condition is not limited to this, and other conditions may be used.

For example, the freeze release condition may be satisfied by the 1BET operation. If the operation is normally performed by the player to start the next game when a small winning combination such as a bell is won, the operation may be set as a freeze release condition. For example, if there is a button that prompts the player to operate by always lighting when a small winning combination such as a bell is won, the operation of the button may be set as a freeze release condition.

Further, the rip freeze may be released by only one of the elapse of a predetermined time, the MAXBET operation, the medal insertion, and the credit settlement operation. For example, the freeze release condition may be satisfied only by inserting a medal. Further, the rip freeze may be released when all of these plurality of conditions are satisfied, or when any two or more of these plurality of conditions are satisfied. Further, it may not be set that the rip freeze is released after a lapse of a predetermined time.

Further, in the present embodiment, when one of the bell replays is won, the rip freeze is executed as a method of urging the player to perform the MAXBET operation, the medal insertion, and the credit settlement operation. However, not limited to freeze, for example, when one of the bell replays is won, an image prompting the MAXBET operation, the medal insertion, and the credit settlement operation is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the same manner as when the bell is won. Alternatively, the speakers 53 and 54 may output a voice prompting a MAXBET operation, a medal insertion, and a credit settlement operation.

Further, regarding whether or not the freeze release condition by inserting medals is satisfied, the detection result (appropriate detection result) of a specific sensor among the plurality of sensors included in the inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting the inserted medals in the normal time. An example was described in which all of these multiple sensors are provided on the downstream side of the flow path switching solenoid 30, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific sensor among the plurality of sensors is not limited to the above. It may be provided on the medal insertion portion 4 side (upstream side) from the path switching solenoid 30.

Further, whether or not the freeze release condition by inserting medals is satisfied is determined based on the detection results (whether or not the detection results are appropriate) of all the plurality of centers included in the inserted medal sensor 31. May be good. In addition, whether or not the freeze release condition by inserting medals is satisfied is a sensor different from the inserted medal sensor 31 used for setting the number of bets and determining credit addition (a sensor that is not involved in the setting of the inserted medal flag (hereinafter, a special sensor). (Also referred to as)) may be provided at a position where the inserted medal can be detected so that the determination can be made based on the detection result of the special sensor. For example, as a special sensor, a freeze release sensor A for detecting medals is provided on the downstream side of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and in a normal state, medal insertion is not detected only by the detection result of the freeze release sensor A. During the rip freeze, it may be detected that the freeze release condition is satisfied by inserting a medal based on the detection result of the freeze release sensor A. Further, as a special sensor, a freeze release sensor A for detecting medals is provided on the medal insertion unit 4 side (upstream side) from the flow path switching solenoid 30, and in a normal state, depending only on the detection result of the freeze release sensor A. While the medal insertion is not detected, during the rip freeze, it may be detected that the freeze release condition is satisfied by the medal insertion based on the detection result of the freeze release sensor A. In this case, even during the rip freeze that occurs when the value of the credit counter is 50, the freeze release condition can be satisfied by inserting a medal.

[About the combination of replay symbols]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the symbol combination of the first replay is composed of only the same symbol (“replay”) has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one symbol and the one symbol It may be configured to be composed of a symbol having a similar outer shape. A symbol with a similar outer shape is a symbol that has a common outer shape and therefore has a common aesthetic (impression) caused by the visual sense of the player who is the consumer, and as a result, the symbols are conceptually the same. A symbol that can be recognized (it is difficult to recognize that it is a different symbol). For example, if one symbol is a symbol in which the letters "REPLAY" are surrounded by an ellipse, the letters "REPLAY" are underlined and the symbol in the shape surrounded by an ellipse is one. It can be said that the design is similar in shape to the design.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the symbol combination of the second replay is the same as the symbol of the first replay (“replay”) and a different symbol whose outer shape is neither the same nor similar to the symbol (““ replay ”). An example composed of "black BAR" etc.) has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may include a symbol similar to the symbol of the first replay, and is the same as the symbol of the first replay. However, it may be composed only of different symbols that are not similar or similar. In this case, the different symbols may be symbols that are not included in any of the winning symbol combinations other than the replay (for example, symbols with a star mark), and are included in the winning symbol combinations other than the replay. It may be a symbol that is included (for example, a symbol that constitutes a big bonus ("Black 7"), etc., and is limited to a symbol that is included in a winning symbol combination other than replay (for example, "Bell"). Instead, for example, "watermelon") may be a symbol that is stopped on the invalid line.

Further, the symbol combination of the second replay is a combination (for example, watermelon-watermelon-watermelon) composed of only identification information having the same outer shape and at least one of the similar outer shapes, and is different from the specific replay combination. It may be a combination (for example, replay-replay-replay). In the case of such a configuration, the symbol combination of the first replay is preferably a combination that makes the player intuitively (directly) recognize, for example, a "replay" such as a normal replay. -Replay-Replay ".

[Relationship between Bell and Bell Replay]
In the present embodiment, when any of the bell replays is won, the symbol combination corresponding to any of the winning bell replays is displayed on the winning line L1, and the upper and middle reels 2C of the left reel 2L are displayed. "Bell-bell-bell", which is a combination of bell symbols, is displayed at the position that straddles the upper stage of the upper and right reels 2R, or the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R. It was to be done. However, other combinations, symbol combinations, and display positions may be used.

For example, it is not limited to the bell, and may be other small roles such as cherry and watermelon. In addition, when one of the bell replays is won, the symbol combination displayed at other positions is not limited to the display result having a configuration in which the "bell" symbols are lined up in a straight line like a bell, but a weak watermelon, A display result that has a structure in which "watermelon" symbols are arranged in a straight line like a strong watermelon, a display result that has a configuration in which "cherry" symbols are arranged in a straight line like a weak cherry, a strong cherry, or a "cherry" symbol. It may be a display result having a structure in which and other symbols are arranged in a straight line, or a display result in which a "cherry" symbol is derived from a part of any one of a plurality of reels. In other words, because it is used as a small role in other general slot machines, players tend to recognize it as a small role from the rule of thumb, "bell" pattern alignment, "watermelon" pattern alignment, "cherry" It may be a set of symbols, or it may consist of a "cherry" symbol and other symbols.

In addition, when one of the bell replays is won, the symbol combination displayed at the other position has a structure in which yellow symbols are arranged in a straight line so as to assume a "bell" symbol like a bell. Not limited to the result, the display result has a composition in which green symbols such as weak watermelon and strong watermelon are arranged in a straight line, and "cherry" symbols such as weak cherry and strong cherry are displayed. A display result having a configuration in which the expected red symbols are arranged in a straight line, or a display result having a configuration in which a red symbol and other symbols are arranged in a straight line, such as assuming a "cherry" symbol, or a plurality of them. The display result may be a display result in which a red symbol is derived so as to assume a "cherry" symbol on a part of any of the reels. In other words, because it is used as a small role in other general slot machines, players tend to recognize it as a small role from the rule of thumb, yellow pattern alignment, green pattern alignment, red pattern alignment, Alternatively, it may consist of a red symbol and other symbols.

Furthermore, when one of the bell replays is won, the symbol combination displayed at other positions is not limited to the symbol combination of a small role such as a bell, as long as it is a symbol combination that makes the player recognize it as a small role. good. In other words, any symbol combination other than the symbol combination that causes the player to recognize that the replay combination or the lost symbol combination has been derived may be used. The symbol combinations that make the player recognize that the replay role has been derived include "re", "replay", "replay", "replay", "rip", "ripu", "ripurei", and "ripurei". A symbol combination consisting of symbols with any of the characters R, "RE", "REP", "RP", and "REPLAY" (hereinafter referred to as "replaying combination symbol") (hereinafter referred to as "replaying combination symbol"). , "Replaying role symbol symbol combination"). Further, assuming that the symbol combination composed of the symbols of a predetermined fruit (for example, bell, watermelon, cherry) is a small combination, the symbol combination for causing the player to recognize that the replay combination has been derived is predetermined. There are symbol combinations consisting of fruit symbols other than the fruits of (eg, bell, watermelon, cherry). Further, if the payout sound is produced when the small winning combination is derived, the symbol combination that makes the payout sound when the small winning combination is derived is a symbol combination that causes the player to recognize the small winning combination as a small winning combination.

In the case of the slot machine not provided with the bell replay of FIG. 6, it is preferable that the replay combination is a combination from which the replay combination symbol symbol combination is derived. This is because each symbol of the re-game combination symbol symbol combination has a re-game combination symbol, so that the player (especially a player with little playing experience) can intuitively perform the re-game combination. Can be recognized as being derived. Next, the degree to which the player is made to directly recognize that the replay combination has been derived when either of the bell replays is derived and when the replay combination symbol symbol combination is derived ( Hereinafter, the difference in "re-playing role recognition degree") will be described. In the present embodiment, there is a bell replay in which the upper bells are aligned when they are derived. Therefore, the degree of recognition of the replay combination is higher when the replay combination symbol symbol combination is derived than when any of the bell replays is derived. This is because when the re-game combination symbol symbol combination is derived, the player generally pays attention to the re-game combination symbol, so that the player directly recognizes that the re-game combination has been derived. Can be done. On the other hand, when the upper bell (bell replay) is derived, the player generally pays attention to the upper bell, and the number of replay combination symbols displayed is small or zero. , It is possible to make it difficult to recognize that the re-game combination has been derived. Therefore, when the bell replay is derived, the player can be made to recognize that the small combination (upper bell) has been derived without recognizing that the replay combination has been derived.

Next, the reason for providing the bell replay will be described. For example, when the player shifts to an advantageous RT in which the probability that the re-game combination is won is improved, the re-game combination is frequently won (derivated) (for example, once every three games). Here, in a slot machine that does not have a bell replay, the replay combination symbol symbol combination is frequently derived, and the player has the advantage of being able to play without consuming medals, but the medals are paid out. Because it is not done, it is more likely to make you feel bored. In order to eliminate the feeling of boredom, it is conceivable to improve the winning probability of a small role, but the medal payout rate may be unnecessarily improved, which may incite gambling. Therefore, a bell replay in which the re-game combination wins is provided by aligning the upper bells, and the re-game combination symbol symbol combination or the bell replay is derived during the advantageous RT. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a feeling of boredom due to the alignment of the upper bells during the advantageous RT, and it is possible to prevent an improvement in the medal payout rate and prevent agitation of gambling. ..

Next, other reasons for providing bell replay will be described. For example, a slot machine that improves the enjoyment of a game by having a plurality of re-games (such as a fall re-game and a promoted re-game) will be described. In such a slot machine, it is assumed that the gaming state includes a disadvantageous RT having a low probability of winning a re-game combination, a normal RT having a higher probability of winning than the disadvantaged RT, and an advantageous RT having a higher probability of winning than the normal RT. .. When a plurality of gaming states are provided in this way, for example, when a fall replay combination is derived while being controlled by a normal RT or an advantageous RT, the disadvantage RT is controlled and the disadvantage RT or the normal RT is set. If the promotion replay combination is derived while it is being controlled, it is preferable to have the advantageous RT control it.

In this way, when a plurality of replays are provided, it is preferable to provide a bell replay. It is also conceivable that a plurality of replay roles are composed of a loose role such as a lower replay and a normal lip (not including the bell replay). However, when the loose stitch is used as a re-gaming role, the player recognizes that the missed stitch is derived when the loose stitch is derived, but the next game can be played without consuming medals. It will make the player feel distrustful. Therefore, when a plurality of replays are provided, a bell replay may be provided. By providing this bell replay, the player is made aware that the next game can be played without consuming medals by winning the bell replay (that is, the upper bells are aligned). You can avoid hugging.

Further, in the present embodiment, the medal is paid out when the "bell" wins, but the medal may not be paid out even if the "bell" wins. For example, by winning a "bell", the next game may be played without consuming medals. Even in this case, when one of the bell replays is won, the bell symbol combination is derived to the other position, and the player recognizes it as a small role in other general slot machines. , It can be recognized that the medal is to be paid out.

Further, for example, "bell" may be a combination of lost symbols that do not win a prize. Even in this case, when one of the bell replays is won, the bell symbol combination is derived to the other position, and the player recognizes it as a small role in other general slot machines. , It can be recognized that the medal is to be paid out.

In addition, when using a symbol unique to the slot machine, for example, a symbol of a color other than the colors often used for logos and small roles (yellow, green, red) in the symbol combination of "bell", other general symbols are used. Since it is not recognized as a small role in the slot machine, it is necessary that the medal is paid out by winning a prize.

Further, not only the winning line L1 connecting the middle stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the middle stage of the right reel 2R, but also the winning line L2 connecting the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the upper stage of the middle reel 2C, and the upper stage of the right reel 2R. , Left reel 2L upper, middle reel 2C middle, right reel 2R lower winning line L3, left reel 2L lower, middle reel 2C middle, right reel 2R upper winning line L4, left reel 2L A winning line L5 connecting the lower tier, the lower tier of the middle reel 2C, and the lower tier of the right reel 2R may be used. Further, the present invention is not limited to one winning line, and a plurality of winning lines may be set. Even if the winning line is set as described above, when one of the bell replays is won, the symbol combination corresponding to one of the winning bell replays is displayed on the winning line, and other than the winning line. It suffices if the combination of bell symbols is displayed on the line.

Further, in the present embodiment, when any of the bell replay symbol combinations is derived at the position where the winning is generated, the pattern in which the bell symbol combination is derived at the position where the winning is not generated is used. Not limited to. For example, when any of the bell replay symbol combinations is derived at the position where the prize is generated, the pattern may be derived by the bell symbol combination at the position where the prize is generated. Further, for example, when any of the bell replay symbol combinations is derived at a position where a prize does not occur, the pattern may be such that the bell symbol combination is derived at a position where a prize is generated. Further, for example, when any of the bell replay symbol combinations is derived at a position where no prize is generated, the pattern may be such that the bell symbol combination is derived at a position where no prize is generated.

Further, in the present embodiment, a pattern is used in which one of the bell replays wins a prize by deriving one of the bell replay symbol combinations, and the bell symbol combination derived at another position does not win a prize. It was, but it is not limited to this. For example, the pattern may be such that the bell replay does not win the prize by deriving any of the symbol combinations of the bell replay, and the bell replay wins the prize depending on the symbol combination of the bells derived at other positions. Further, for example, the pattern may be such that the bell replay does not win the prize by deriving any of the symbol combinations of the bell replay, and the bell replay does not win the prize even by the symbol combination of the bells derived at other positions.

[About settlement processing]
In the above-described embodiment, when the settlement switch 10 is operated in a state where the bet number is set by inserting a medal or operating the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 in the settlement process, FIG. 17 When the bet number settlement process is performed in S57 after being determined as NO in S56, and then the settlement switch 10 is operated again, an example in which a YES is determined in S56 of FIG. 17 and the credit settlement process is performed in S59, that is, the first An example was explained in which the bet number is settled by the settlement operation of, and the credit is settled by the next settlement operation. However, the settlement process is not limited to such a pattern, and may be performed in the following pattern.

Pattern a: Credit settlement may be performed in the first settlement operation, and bet number settlement may be performed in the next settlement operation. For example, in S56, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0, and when it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S59 to perform credit settlement, and the value of the credit counter is 0. When it is determined, the bet number may be settled by proceeding to S57.

Pattern b: The bet number may be settled by adding credits for the bet number in the first settlement operation, and the credit settlement may be performed in the next settlement operation. For example, when the set number of bets is 3 and the credit is 40, the number of bets is settled by adding 3 credits for the number of bets to make the credit 43 in the first settlement operation, and then the next settlement operation. Credit settlement may be performed by paying out 43 medals. In this case, it is conceivable that the value of the credit counter may exceed 50 due to the bet number settlement performed by the first settlement operation. In this case, the value of the credit counter may be set to a value exceeding 50, or the medals exceeding 50 may be paid out at the time of bet settlement.

Pattern c: In one settlement operation, the bet number may be settled first, and then the credit settlement may be performed. For example, when NO is determined in S56, credit settlement may be performed after the bet number settlement, and when YES is determined in S56, credit settlement may be performed.

Pattern d: In one settlement operation, the credit settlement may be performed first, and then the bet number settlement may be performed. For example, in S56, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0, and when it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 0, the credit is settled and then the bet number is settled, and the value of the credit counter is set. When it is determined to be 0, the bet number may be settled.

Pattern e: In one settlement operation, the bet number may be settled by first adding credits for the bet number, and then the credit settlement may be performed. For example, when the set bet number is 3 and the credit is 40, the settlement operation is performed, and the bet number is settled by adding 3 credits to the bet number to make the credit 43. The credit may be settled by paying out 43 medals subsequently. In this case, it is conceivable that the value of the credit counter may exceed 50 due to the bet number settlement by the settlement operation. In this case, the value of the credit counter may be set to a value exceeding 50, or the medals exceeding 50 may be paid out at the time of bet settlement.

[About BET sound]
(A) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the BET sound is output when the automatic BET is performed after the first replay winning, and the BET sound is not output when the automatic BET is performed after the second replay winning. However, regardless of the type of replay that won the prize, the BET sound may not be output when the automatic BET is performed, and conversely, the BET sound may be output when the automatic BET is performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the presence or absence of the BET sound is determined by the type of the BET command has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of replay that has been won by the winning determination command is determined. The presence or absence of the BET sound may be determined.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, regardless of the type of replay that has won a prize, after the value of the BET counter is added, a process of lighting 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 in order according to the value of the BET counter is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only after the automatic BET is performed after the first replay winning, the processing of lighting the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 in order is performed, and after the automatic BET is performed after the second replay winning. In, the process may not be performed.

(B) In the above-described embodiment, when a medal is inserted after the second replay winning, a credit command (with a BET sound) is output in S39 to output a BET sound. Not limited to this, the BET sound may be output regardless of the type of replay that has won a prize. For example, in S36, it may be determined whether or not the replay prize has been won.

(C) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a BET sound is output for a specified number of minutes when credits are added after a replay prize is added has been described, but not limited to the case where credits are added, for example, one BET. Even when the switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the BET sound may be output for a specified number of minutes according to the operation.

[About identification information with the same and / or similar outer shape]
Other identification information that has the same outer shape as one identification information but differs in that the overall color and pattern are different can be said to be identification information having the same outer shape as one identification information. Further, other identification information having the same outer shape as one identification information but different in that some colors and patterns are different can be said to be identification information having the same outer shape as one identification information. Further, the other identification information that differs from the one identification information in that only the size is different can be said to be the identification information having the same outer shape as the one identification information. Further, other identification information that differs in that one identification information and the identification information having the same outer shape are composed of a plurality of identification information can be said to be identification information having the same outer shape as the one identification information. Further, the other identification information that differs in that a character is added to one identification information can be said to be identification information having an outer shape similar to that of the one identification information. Further, it can be said that the other identification information, which is different in the direction from the one identification information but is conceptually the same as the one identification information, is the identification information whose outer shape is similar to that of the one identification information. Further, the other identification information, which is different in that a part of the identification information is missing but has the same outer shape as a whole, can be said to be the identification information having the same outer shape as the one identification information. Further, the other identification information, which is different in that a part of the identification information is raised but has the same outer shape as a whole, can be said to be the identification information whose outer shape is similar to that of the first identification information. Further, it can be said that the other identification information that evokes the same idea as the one identification information is the identification information whose outer shape is similar to that of the one identification information. Further, even if one identification information and the above-mentioned difference are different in a plurality of points, if the identification information can be conceptually recognized as the same identification information as the one identification information, the one identification information is used. It can be said that the information and the outer shape are similar identification information. On the other hand, identification information having the same outer shape as one identification information and other identification information other than identification information having the same outer shape as one identification information can be said to be identification information having a dissimilar outer shape to one identification information.

It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are examples in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims are included.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Instrument, 56 effect switch, 60 AT count display unit, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game value storage means that stores the game value that can be used to set the number of bets,
A bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game, and
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result,
Predetermined means for determining one of a plurality of predetermined types of combinations that allow derivation of different display results, and
A derivation control means that controls to derive a display result according to a combination determined by the predetermining means and an operation procedure to the derivation operation means.
When the re-game display result is derived by the derivation control means, the re-game derivation setting means for setting the bet number so that the next game can be started without consuming the game value owned by the player, and the re-game derivation setting means.
A route switching means for switching the flow path of the game medium input by the player to the discharge side route for discharging to the outside or the intake side route for taking in inside.
A switching control means for controlling the route switching means is provided.
The predetermining means is
Random value extraction means for extracting random values and
It includes a winning determination means for determining winning for each of the plurality of types of combinations using the random value extracted by the random number value extracting means and a predetermined number of determination values for the combination.
The plurality of types of combinations include a plurality of types of specific combinations in which a common number of determination values is defined.
The winning determination means repeatedly uses the number of common determination values for the plurality of types of specific combinations for the number of the specific combinations to determine the winning of each of the plurality of types of specific combinations.
The derivation control means is predetermined when the combination determined by the prior determination means is one of the plurality of types of specific combinations and the derivation operation means is operated by the corresponding operation procedure corresponding to the specific combination. The display result is derived, and when the derivation operation means is operated by an operation procedure other than the corresponding operation procedure, control is performed to derive a display result other than the predetermined display result.
The slot machine
When a game medium is inserted by a player while a game is being played, updating the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is also a game value stored in the game value storage means. Without updating
When the game medium is inserted by the player after the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result, when the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is less than a predetermined upper limit. The number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated.
When the game medium is inserted by the player from the time when the re-game display result is derived and the game is completed until the number of bets is set by the re-game derivation setting means and the next game can be started. The bet number is set by the re-game derivation setting means without updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means or updating the game value stored in the game value storage means. When the game medium is introduced by the player after the next game can be started, the game value stored in the game value storage means can be updated.
The switching control means
After the game ends without the re-game display result being derived, the game medium is input without determining whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means has reached the upper limit number. Perform the first possible setting process to set that it is possible
After the re-game display result is derived, the game ends, and the bet number is set by the re-game derivation time setting means, the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number. Whether or not the game is determined is performed before the detection process for detecting the inserted game medium, and if the game value stored in the game value storage means does not reach the upper limit number, the game is played. When the second possible setting process for setting that the medium can be input is performed and the game value stored in the game value storage means has reached the upper limit, the game medium is input. Perform the first impossible setting process to set that it is impossible,
When the number of bets is set and the game medium inserted by the detection process is detected in a state where the game medium can be inserted, the maximum number of game values stored in the game value storage means is reached. Second non-setting process for determining whether or not to reach the above, and setting that the game medium cannot be input when the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number. And
After the game ends without the re-game display result being derived and the number of bets stored in the bet number storage means reaches the upper limit, the insertion of the game medium is detected in a state where the game medium can be inserted. At that time, the re-game display result is derived, the game ends, the number of bets is set by the re-game derivation setting means, and then the insertion of the game medium is detected in a state where the game medium can be inserted. Even when the game value is stored in the game value storage means, it is determined by a common determination process whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number. When the upper limit is reached, the common second non-setting process is performed, and
It is set that the game medium can be input by performing the common switching process both when the first possible setting process is performed and when the second possible setting process is performed. In this case, the route switching means is controlled so that the flow path of the game medium input by the player becomes the capture side route.
It is set that the game medium cannot be input by performing the common switching process both when the first non-setting process is performed and when the second non-setting process is performed. In this case, the route switching means is controlled so that the flow path of the game medium input by the player becomes the discharge side route.
When the settlement operation is performed after the game ends without deriving the re-game display result, if it is determined that the bet number is stored in the bet number storage means, the bet number is settled. Perform the settlement process to do
Even if the settlement operation is performed from the time when the re-game display result is derived and the game is completed until the bet number is set by the re-game derivation setting means and the next game can be started, the game is used. The settlement operation is performed after the bet number is set by the re-game derivation setting means and the next game can be started without performing the settlement process for settlement of the game value stored in the value storage means. Is performed, the settlement process for settling the game value stored in the game value storage means is performed without determining whether or not the bet number is stored in the bet number storage means. Do, slot machine.

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