JP5965949B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  A slot machine, which is one of the gaming machines, includes a main control unit that performs control related to a game and a sub control unit that performs control related to an effect. Generally, the processing load is distributed.

  In this type of slot machine, when the main control unit performs a lottery process for a plurality of roles by random number lottery, and when the winning number of medals at the winning is internally won to one of the three types of specific roles In addition, it is possible to notify which specific combination has been won internally, and the assist time that can reduce or increase the number of medals held by the player on condition that the so-called stop switch can be pushed. A gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “AT machine”) having a function of generating a period referred to as “AT” (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) has been proposed.

  At this time, the AT machine, together with the information on the specific combination won internally by lottery in the main control unit, together with information on the pressing order of each stop switch for winning a winning combination to the internal winning combination Is transmitted to the sub-control unit, and the sub-control unit is controlled so as to notify the player of the pressing order of the received stop switch by displaying an LED lamp or the like (see Patent Document 1). Therefore, when each stop switch is operated by the player according to the notification content by the sub-control unit, each variable display row of the display means is controlled to stop so that the symbol is displayed in a predetermined winning mode, and the internal winning is specified. Win a role.

  By the way, in the above-described AT machine, information relating to the operation mode of each stop switch such as the above-described pushing order is also sub-controlled from the main control unit in games other than AT games (hereinafter referred to as “AT games”). Sent to the department. Therefore, it is possible to receive notifications even in games that are not supposed to be notified, such as forcibly generating AT by remodeling the sub-control unit and performing a specific operation. In some cases, fraudulent payments may be made. In another case, the information transmitted from the main control unit to the sub-control unit may be illegally accessed and extracted from a signal line in the middle. There may be a problem that information regarding the operation mode of each stop switch is illegally extracted and used even though it is not in AT.

  In order to deal with these frauds, it is necessary to increase the number of parts and the manufacturing process such as sealing of the sub-control unit and signal line cover, resulting in an increase in cost.

  In order to prevent these frauds, the following technique has been proposed for determining whether the command received by the sub-control unit is legitimate (see Patent Document 2). That is, a command including a special signal for fraud determination is always transmitted from the main control unit to the sub-control unit. Then, when a special signal is not included in the command received by the sub-control unit, the sub-control unit determines that some kind of fraud has been performed.

JP 2002-172200 A (paragraphs 0005, 0066, 0104 to 0106, 0134, FIG. 12 and others) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2014-57703 (paragraphs 0027 to 0032, FIGS. 2 to 3, abstract, etc.)

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above cited reference 2, it is determined whether or not fraud has been performed in the sub-control unit. Therefore, when the sub-control unit breaks down or the sub-control unit itself is modified. Cannot determine whether fraud has been performed or whether the sub-control unit has failed. In addition, if the sub-control unit breaks down or the sub-control unit itself is remodeled, it is impossible to properly notify the player, so the medal payout rate set in advance in the gaming machine Cannot be secured. Therefore, there are cases where medals cannot be paid out to the player at a predetermined medal payout rate set in advance, which is disadvantageous to the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and by providing a main-side notification means in the main control unit, it is possible to easily detect a failure or unauthorized modification of the sub-control unit, and The purpose is to be able to prevent any disadvantage from occurring.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns each variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display unit, In a gaming machine having a plurality of stop switches for stopping the variable display corresponding to each of the variable display columns, at least a main control unit that performs control related to the progress of the game, and information transmitted from the main control unit And a sub-control unit that controls the production according to the progress of the game, and the main control unit has a plurality of specific set winnings each composed of a plurality of roles, each of which operates the stop switch which is advantageous to the player Role lottery means for selecting any one of a plurality of role lottery results including the plurality of specific set winnings having different aspects by lottery Stop control means for stopping each symbol variably displayed by the display means in a display mode corresponding to the result lottery result selected by the role lottery means based on the operation of each stop switch, and the stop control A symbol determination unit that determines a display mode of each symbol by the display unit that is controlled to be stopped by the unit, and a profit granting unit that grants a predetermined profit to the player based on a determination result by the symbol determination unit The notification determining means for determining whether to notify the player of an operation mode advantageous to the player regarding the operation of each stop switch, and the notification determination means are determined not to notify the player of the operation mode advantageous to the player. It is determined to create a command that cannot identify the type of the specific set winning and notify the player of an advantageous operation mode. Performs a command creating means for creating an identifiable command the type of the particular set winning the can, and command transmission means for transmitting the command created by the command generating unit to the sub-control unit, the player of the game And a main-side notification unit that performs display corresponding to the command created by the command creation unit using a device arranged at a position that can be recognized while the sub-control unit receives the command. And, if the type of the specific set winning is identifiable on the basis of the command received by the command receiving means, the sub-side notifying the operation mode advantageous to the player corresponding to the type of the specific set winning An informing means is provided (claim 1).

The gaming machine of the present invention corresponds to each of the display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, and each of the variable display columns. In a gaming machine having a plurality of stop switches that stop the variable display, at least a main control unit that performs control related to the progress of the game, and an effect that matches the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control unit A sub-control unit that performs control of the combination, and the main control unit selects a lot by lottery result from a plurality of lottery results including a specific combination by lottery, and the combination that is the specific combination When a lottery result is selected, the operation of each stop switch is related to a plurality of operation modes having different advantages with respect to the player set in advance. In a display mode corresponding to the lottery result selected by the winning lottery means, the operating mode determining means for determining whether or not each symbol variably displayed by the display means based on the operation of each stop switch Based on the result of determination by the symbol determination means, the stop control means for stopping, the symbol determination means for determining the display mode of each symbol by the display means that has been controlled to stop by the stop control means, and the determination result by the symbol determination means Determined by the operation mode determining means by the profit mode giving means for giving a predetermined profit, notification determining means for determining whether or not to notify the operation mode determined by the operation mode determining means, and the notification determining unit. A command that cannot identify the operation mode when it is determined not to notify the operated mode, A command generating unit that generates a command that can identify the operation mode when it is determined to notify the operation mode determined by the command transmission, and a command transmission that transmits the command generated by the command generation unit to the sub-control unit Means and a main-side notification means for performing display corresponding to the command created by the command creation means using a device arranged at a position that can be recognized by the player while playing the game, and the sub-control unit includes: If the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit can be identified based on the command received by the command reception unit and the command received by the command reception unit, the operation mode is notified. Sub-side notification means is provided (claim 2).

The gaming machine of the present invention corresponds to each of the display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, and each of the variable display columns. In a gaming machine having a plurality of stop switches that stop the variable display, at least a main control unit that performs control related to the progress of the game, and an effect that matches the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control unit The main control unit has a plurality of specific set winnings each consisting of a plurality of roles, and each of the plurality of specific sets having different operation modes of the stop switch that is advantageous to the player A role lottery means for selecting any one of a plurality of role lottery results including winning by lottery, and the operation of each stop switch. The stop control means for stopping the symbols variably displayed by the display means in a display mode corresponding to the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means, and stopped by the stop control means being stopped. The symbol determining means for determining the display mode of each symbol by the display means, the profit giving means for giving a predetermined profit to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determining means, and the operation of each stop switch Notification determining means for determining whether or not to notify the player of an operation mode advantageous for the player, information regarding whether or not the notification determination means has determined to notify the player of the operation mode advantageous for the player, and the selection A command creation means for creating a command including information indicating the result of the lottery performed, and a command created by the command creation means A command transmission means for transmitting to the serial sub-controller, the player using the equipment located at a position capable of recognizing while the game, the main side notification means for performing a display corresponding to the created command by said command creating means And the sub-control unit is determined to notify the player of an operation mode advantageous to the player by the notification determining unit based on the command received by the command receiving unit and the command received by the command receiving unit. A sub-side notification means for notifying a player of an operation mode advantageous to a player corresponding to the type of the specific set winning when the selected combination lottery result is any of the specific set winning when (Claim 3).

The gaming machine of the present invention corresponds to each of the display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, and each of the variable display columns. In a gaming machine having a plurality of stop switches that stop the variable display, at least a main control unit that performs control related to the progress of the game, and an effect that matches the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control unit A sub-control unit that performs control of the combination, and the main control unit selects a lot by lottery result from a plurality of lottery results including a specific combination by lottery, and the combination that is the specific combination When a lottery result is selected, the operation of each stop switch is related to a plurality of operation modes having different advantages with respect to the player set in advance. In a display mode corresponding to the lottery result selected by the winning lottery means, the operating mode determining means for determining whether or not each symbol variably displayed by the display means based on the operation of each stop switch Based on the result of determination by the symbol determination means, the stop control means for stopping, the symbol determination means for determining the display mode of each symbol by the display means that has been controlled to stop by the stop control means, and the determination result by the symbol determination means Profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit, notification determining means for determining whether or not to notify the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit, and the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit When notified, information on whether or not it is determined by the notification determining means, information indicating the selected combination lottery result, and the operation mode determination And command generating means for generating a command including information indicating the determined said operating mode by a command transmission means for transmitting the command created by the command generating unit to the sub-controller, the player while a game A main-side notification unit that performs display corresponding to the command created by the command creation unit using a device arranged at a recognizable position, and the sub-control unit includes a command reception unit that receives the command; When the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit is notified based on the command received by the command reception unit, the selected combination lottery result is determined when the notification determination unit determines It is characterized by comprising a sub-side notifying means for notifying the operation mode when it is a specific combination ( Claim 4).

  According to the first and third aspects of the present invention, whether or not to notify the player of an operation mode advantageous to the player regarding the operation of each stop switch is determined by the notification determining means in the main control unit. When it is determined to notify the player of an operation mode advantageous to the player, a display corresponding to the type of the selected specific winning combination is made by the main-side notifying unit of the main control unit and the sub-side notifying unit of the sub-control unit. .

  Therefore, if the sub-control unit fails or the sub-control unit itself is remodeled, the display content of the main-side notification means and the notification content of the sub-side notification means are different. Failures and unauthorized modifications can be detected easily. Further, even if the sub-side notification unit cannot properly report due to some abnormality in the sub-control unit, the player can recognize the correct notification content by the main-side notification unit. Therefore, by continuously playing the game using the main-side notification means, it is possible to guarantee the medal payout rate set in advance in the gaming machine without interrupting the game and repairing the sub-control unit. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unreasonable disadvantages for the player from occurring.

  According to the second and fourth aspects of the invention, whether or not to notify the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit is determined by the notification determination unit in the main control unit. When it is determined that the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit is to be notified, display on the operation mode is performed by the main side notification unit of the main control unit and the sub side notification unit of the sub control unit.

  Therefore, if the sub-control unit fails or the sub-control unit itself is remodeled, the display content of the main-side notification means and the notification content of the sub-side notification means are different. Failures and unauthorized modifications can be detected easily. Further, even if the sub-side notification unit cannot properly report due to some abnormality in the sub-control unit, the player can recognize the correct notification content by the main-side notification unit. Therefore, by continuously playing the game using the main-side notification means, it is possible to guarantee the medal payout rate set in advance in the gaming machine without interrupting the game and repairing the sub-control unit. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unreasonable disadvantages for the player from occurring.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which is the first embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of a main control board and a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a hand and a reel symbol, and the payout number of medals. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a role lottery result and a command. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows command creation processing. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an alerting | reporting process. It is a functional block diagram showing functions of a main control board and a sub control board provided in the slot machine as the second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention. FIG. 13 is a view showing a symbol arrangement of reels included in the slot machine of FIG. 12. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a role lottery result, a reel symbol, and a command. It is a flowchart which shows a lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows command creation processing. It is a flowchart which shows an alerting | reporting process.

<First Embodiment>
A slot machine which is a first embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Constitution)
An outline of the configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine 1 as a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of reels.

  The slot machine 1 according to this embodiment is based on a player's operation on the condition that a prescribed number of game media such as medals are inserted in any one of a plurality of preset game states. One game is executed, and is configured as shown in FIG. 1, for example. That is, in the slot machine 1, the front surface of the housing 3 is closed by the front panel 5 so as to be freely opened and closed, and the operation plate 7 is disposed at a substantially central height position of the front panel 5. A front plate 9 is disposed above the front plate 9.

  The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally long display window 11. Inside the display window 11, left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R (corresponding to “display means” of the present invention) for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are arranged. Yes. As shown in FIG. 2, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a total of 21 types of symbols including, for example, “7”, “BAR”, “Bell”, “Cherry”, “R1”, and “R2”. These are provided in a predetermined arrangement (in FIG. 2, only the reel symbols necessary for the description of this embodiment are shown in FIG. 2 for ease of explanation). Further, frame numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to each symbol in order. Then, for example, a reel tape on which symbols of frame numbers 0 to 20 are printed is attached to the peripheral surface of the reel to form the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order of frame numbers 20, 19,..., 0, 20,. From the display window 11, when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop rotating, the symbols are set to look into a total of three, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11.

  In addition, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are respectively provided with reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R configured by stepping motors so that the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R can be independently rotated. Equivalent to “means”).

  Further, the operation panel 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing the insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored therein, and the maximum number of cards inserted per game (game) from the credit medals (set to 3). The maximum bet switch 17 for instructing the insertion of medals), the lever-like start switch 19 for rotating the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R to start variable display of each symbol, and the left, middle, and right reels 13L , 13M, 13R are provided to stop the variable display of each symbol, left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, a payment switch 23 for paying out credit medals, and a medal insertion slot 25 are provided. It has been. In this embodiment, one type of three medals inserted (specified number) necessary for one game is set. Further, a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols are formed by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R correspond to the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. Is provided.

  In addition, an animation or the like is displayed almost at the center above the front plate 9 to notify the player of winning or winning, or to notify the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. A liquid crystal display 27 is provided, and an explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, and music and music are displayed on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29. Speakers 31L and 31R are provided for performing effects by voice or the like. A central lamp portion 33M is disposed on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are disposed on the left and right sides thereof. Each lamp unit 33M, 33L, 33R is provided with a light source such as a light emitting diode. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed, and constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for performing effects such as notifying a player of winning and winning.

In addition, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation panel 7. A lower lamp unit in which a plurality of light sources are arranged in, for example, two rows on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35. 37L and 37R are provided.
A medal payout opening 39 and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the payout opening 39 are provided below the lower panel 35. In addition, a winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit indicator 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is disposed at the lower left corner of the front plate 9. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display a 2-digit stored number (up to 50).

Further, below the display window 11 of the front plate 9, a notification display 60 (notice for notifying the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R, the result of the role lottery, etc. Corresponding to the “ apparatus ” of the present invention. The notification display device 60 is composed of, for example, three 7-segment LEDs, and can display a three-digit number. Therefore, each digit corresponds to the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R in order from the left, and according to the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for each digit, By displaying the numbers “1”, “2”, and “3”, it is possible to notify the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R. Further, for example, a predetermined number for identification is individually assigned to each of the lottery results to be described later and described in the explanation panel 29 or the like, and a predetermined number is displayed on the notification display 60 according to the result of the role lottery. By displaying, the result of the role lottery can be notified.

  A support frame that supports the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. A hopper unit 43 for discharging medals to the payout port 39 is disposed below the support frame in the housing 3. In addition, a medal selector 48 is arranged on the back side near the medal slot 25 to select whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 25 is a legitimate one and guide only the legitimate medal to the hopper unit 43. ing. An operation box 49 is fixed to the left side wall of the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 for switching on / off of the power source, and is provided with a key cylinder and a push button type setting change button 52 for setting change processing which will be described later.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the slot machine, FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the main control board and the sub control board, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the relationship between the role and the reel symbol and the number of medals to be paid out. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the relationship between the role lottery result and the command.

  In FIG. 3, the insertion sensor 53 is provided near the medal insertion slot 25 in the housing 3 and in the medal selector 48, and detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. The payout sensor 54 is provided at the exit of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals paid out to the payout outlet 39 one by one.

  The left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R are for detecting the rotational positions of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. For example, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R Each of the photointerrupters that detect the protrusions provided, and when the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the protrusions are detected every round and the detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In this embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect the protrusions, the symbol of frame number 20 is arranged in the middle of the display window 11, respectively. .

  The change process start switch 56 is provided inside the key cylinder of the operation box 49, and is turned on and off by inserting and rotating a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder.

  The hopper motor 57 is disposed in the hopper unit 43 and pays out medals toward the payout opening 39 by driving thereof.

  Further, in this slot machine 1, a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 that performs control relating to the progress of the game is mounted, and a sub that performs control of effects in accordance with the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control board 63. The sub control board 73 on which the CPU 71 is mounted is provided separately, and various data are transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one direction. The main control board 63 is strictly sealed in the board case so that it cannot be illegally accessed from the outside. In addition, various measures are taken on the substrate case so that it can be surely confirmed that it has been illegally released.

  The RAM 65 of the main control board 63 temporarily stores data relating to the game such as the game state of the slot machine 1, thereby forming various storage areas such as flag storage means 651 described later.

  The ROM 67 of the main control board 63 stores a game machine program (a program for the slot machine 1) including preset data (lottery table 671, stop table 672, etc.).

  Further, the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a game machine program stored in the ROM 67 to perform processing related to the progress of the game. The main CPU 61 also includes data related to the result lottery result in the lottery process by the role lottery means 103 described later, data related to the operation of the operating instruments operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the like. These various data are transmitted to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) in a command format.

  The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 includes a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data and a ROM unit that stores various programs for effects. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 receives various data related to the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61 (the role in the lottery process by the role lottery means 103). The game stored in the memory 75 is executed on the basis of the lottery result, data on whether the operation devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R and the start switch 19 have been operated, etc. The content of the production to be performed is determined. In addition, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the determined contents of the effect. I do.

  In this embodiment, the main control board 63 constitutes the “main control section” of the present invention, and the sub control board 73 constitutes the “sub control section” of the present invention.

(Main control board)
Next, the main control board 63 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by controlling hardware. .

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 controls the game of the slot machine 1 in any one of a plurality of game states set in advance, and is more advantageous than a normal game for a normal game that is a general game and a player. A special game, which is a special game, is executed, and includes an operation mode determination unit 100a and a game state setting unit 100b.

a) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determination unit 100 a determines a player's operation mode for the slot machine 1. Specifically, the player's operation mode for various switches provided in the slot machine 1 such as the bet switches 15 and 17, the start switch 19, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the player to the medal slot 25 The mode of various operations on the slot machine 1 by the player is determined, such as the mode of the medal insertion operation.

b) Game state setting means 100b
The gaming state setting means 100b is based on the result of the lottery process by the role lottery means 103, which will be described later, the determination result by the symbol determination means 109 of the symbol display mode of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R displayed on the display window 11. Thus, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set to any one of a plurality of preset gaming states.

  Specifically, in a normal gaming state in which a normal game is executed, a prize is awarded to a predetermined special role (BB, RB) (if “7-7-7” is aligned on the winning line, “BB winning,“ When BAR-BAR-BAR ”is aligned, an RB winning) is set, and the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state of the slot machine 1 to the special gaming state in which the special game is executed. Then, in a special game state, if a special game end condition such as a predetermined number of medals being paid out or a predetermined number of games (games) is fulfilled, the special game is ended and the slot machine 1 The game state is set to the normal game state by the game state setting means 100b.

  In addition, in the normal gaming state, when a special role is won but the special role is not won, that is, each symbol corresponding to the special role is displayed on the winning line set in the middle of the display window 11. When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R do not stop as shown, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set by the gaming state setting means 101 to an internal winning gaming state in which an internal winning game is executed. Is done. Further, in the internal winning game state, the game state of the slot machine 1 is set to the special game state by the game state setting means 100b by winning a special combination carried over internally without winning.

  Next, an outline of the game executed in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  In this embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured such that a game is played with three medals, and three medals are inserted into the slot machine 1 by the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17. Is detected, the horizontal winning line (center line) at the center (middle stage) of the display window 11 becomes effective. Then, when it is detected that the start switch 19 is operated on condition that three medals, which are the prescribed number, are inserted, any one of the preset winning lottery results is determined by the lottery processing using random numbers. Determined by. In addition, all rotations of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are started, and the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are adjusted to the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Start to determine.

  Thereafter, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are accelerated, and the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R becomes effective. After the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R becomes effective, the left reel 13L is stopped when it is detected that the left stop switch 21L is operated, and the middle is detected when the middle stop switch 21M is detected. When the reel 13M is stopped and it is detected that the right stop switch 21R is operated, the right reel 13R is stopped. Thus, the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R stops the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R corresponding to the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  When all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R have been operated, the rotation of all three left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped. At this time, when a predetermined symbol stops at a predetermined position on the winning line in the middle of the display window 11 that has become valid, a winning is achieved. Then, the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the payout exit 39. In addition, instead of paying out medals or along with paying out medals, a predetermined profit may be given to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, as a combination, as a combination, a special combination (bonus: BB, RB), a small combination (middle bell, single piece combination 1-12, middle cherries), a replay combination (replays 1-8) ) Is preset. In the present embodiment, as the result of lottery drawing, different combinations (“middle bell”, “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 12”, “replay 1” to “replay 8”) are arranged according to the operation mode. There is a possibility of winning a potential duplicate win (winning group: left bell, middle bell, right bell, replay). Then, the role lottery results of the role lottery means 103 include special role winning (bonus winning), small role winning, re-game winning (replay winning), and loss.

  In addition, the prizes include special prizes (bonus prizes) related to transition to special games (bonus games), small prizes related to medal payouts, and re-game prizes related to execution of replays (replays) ( Replay winning).

  Then, for example, if three symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R are arranged on the winning line in each display mode related to the roles “BB” and “RB” in FIG. Game) is executed.

  In this embodiment, there is no medal payout due to the special role winning (the specified payout number for the special role is 0), and the game is shifted to the bonus game after the game in which the winning mode related to the special role is established. Alternatively, a predetermined payout number (for example, 10) may be set for the special combination, and the bonus game may be started after paying out medals.

  Further, for example, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed in the middle of the display window 11 in the display modes related to the roles “middle bell”, “single ball 1” to “single ball 12”, and “middle cherry” in FIG. When three are arranged on the winning line, a small role winning is achieved, and the number of medals shown in the “paid out number” column in FIG. 5 is paid out.

  Further, in FIG. 5, “any” used as the display mode related to winning of the winning combination “middle stage cherry” may be arranged on the winning line with any symbol provided on the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R. It means that.

  In addition, when three symbols on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged on the winning line in the display modes related to the roles “Replay 1” to “Replay 8” in FIG. The game can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without throwing it in.

  In this embodiment, the winning lottery means 103 is configured so that a plurality of winning combinations can be won simultaneously. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, a winning combination group (combination lottery result) composed of a plurality of combinations is formed, and whether or not each winning combination group has been won is selected by the combination lottery means 103. Among the winning group, the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell” (hereinafter, the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell” are collectively referred to as “bell group”) Each includes multiple winning roles. Specifically, the winning role group “left bell” is composed of “middle bell”, “one piece role 1” to “one piece role 4”, and the winning role group “middle bell” includes “middle bell” and “one”. The winning combination group “right bell” is composed of “middle bell”, “single portion 9” to “single portion 12”.

  Therefore, if it is determined by the winning lottery means 103 that the winning group “left bell” has been won, it means that the “middle bell”, “single winning 1” to “single winning 4” are won simultaneously, If it is decided that the role group “Middle Bell” has been won, it means that “Middle Bell”, “One Piece Role 5” to “One Piece Role 8” will be won at the same time, and the elected role group “Right Bell” will be won. If it is determined, “middle stage bell”, “single piece combination 9” to “single piece combination 12” are won simultaneously.

  In this embodiment, the operating modes (push order) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that are advantageous to the player are set in advance for each of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”. ing. That is, as shown in the “Remarks” column of FIG. 6, even if the combination lottery result (winning combination group) by the combination lottery means 103 is the same, the player selects which stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. The stop control means 108 is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) differs depending on the operation in such an order.

  That is, by winning any of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” shown in FIG. 6, each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, Corresponding to the operation order of 21R, the stop control means 108 is configured such that among the winning combinations, the combination for preferentially aligning the symbols related to winning on the winning line is different.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning the winning combination group “left bell”, the left stop switch 21L is first displayed by the operation mode determining means 100a. If it is determined that the operation has been performed, the symbol “Bell”, which is the display mode corresponding to the winning combination “middle bell” that is most advantageous to the player, is displayed on the winning line. Thus, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108. On the other hand, when the operation mode determination unit 100a first determines that the left stop switch 21L has not been operated, the symbol “Bell”, which is a display mode corresponding to the winning combination “middle bell”, is awarded. The symbols are not displayed in a state of being aligned on the line. That is, it is determined by the operation mode determination means 100a that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in a predetermined operation order corresponding to the winning combination group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”). Unless it is done, the symbol is not displayed in the display mode corresponding to the winning combination that is most advantageous to the players included in the winning combination group.

  The special game (bonus game) is a game in which the winning probability of the small role is set higher than that of the normal game, and the game medal is easily paid out. Therefore, the special game is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and is a game in which the player can acquire more medals. When the special game state “RB” in FIG. 5 is won to shift to the special game state, a regular bonus game is executed.

  In the regular bonus game, the lottery table 671 that defines the winning probability of the lottery process by the role lottery means 103 is selected from the normal game lottery table selected in the normal game. By switching to the special game lottery table defined with a higher probability than the case, the winning probability of the small role is set to be higher than in the normal game. As a result, the special game is a game advantageous to the player as compared to the normal game. Then, after shifting to the regular bonus game, when a predetermined number of times, for example, seven games are performed, the regular bonus game is terminated and the normal game is shifted to.

  Further, when the special game state “BB” in FIG. 5 is won to shift to the special game state, a big bonus game is executed. In the big bonus game, the regular bonus game described above is continuously executed. After the transition to the big bonus game, the big bonus game is terminated when a predetermined number of medals are paid out. That is, in this embodiment, the big bonus game is set so that when the medal payout number in the big bonus game reaches a predetermined upper limit number, the special game (big bonus game) is terminated and the normal game is started. ing.

  In addition, when the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103 is a special winning combination (BB, RB), the symbol stop control based on the special winning combination is performed. At this time, the symbol arrangement of the special winning combination is allocated. Otherwise, the game state is shifted to the gaming state during internal winning, and the special winning combination is carried over until the symbol arrangement of the winning mode for the special winning is allocated.

  Note that the small role winning is not carried over to the next game unless the symbol arrangement of the winning combination of the small role is assigned in the game in which the winning combination lottery result is the small role winning. In the case of replay winning, the symbols related to any one of “Replay 1” to “Replay 8” are always on the winning line regardless of the timing of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Since the symbols are arranged on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R as described above, the player is always awarded a re-game. In addition, when any of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at any timing as in the case of the replay symbol. However, the left, middle and right reels 13L and 13M so that the symbols (“Bell”, “R1” and “R2”) related to the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell” and “right bell” are always aligned on the winning line. , 13R symbols are arranged, so that the player always wins one of “middle bell”, “single piece 1” to “single piece 12”. That is, if one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, and each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, which stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is selected Even if operated at such timing, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108 so that the symbols (see FIG. 5) related to the winnings associated with the respective operation modes are aligned on the winning line. The

  In this embodiment, an AT game is executed in the AT (assist time) period from the game next to the game winning the “middle stage cherry”. In AT games, when one of the “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, the operation mode corresponding to the type of the winning combination group (specific set winning) (any stop switch is operated first) To the player). Then, after shifting to the AT period, the AT period ends when a predetermined number of times, for example, 20 AT games are performed.

  In this embodiment, the “bell group” “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” are configured as the specific set winning of the present invention.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 sets setting values (setting 1 to setting 6). The set value is for selecting a lottery table 671 selected by the table selection means 102 described later, and any one of the set values is associated with each of the plurality of lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. ing. The setting control means 101 determines the on / off state of the change process start switch 56 when the power is turned on, and starts a predetermined setting change process when the power is turned on with the change process start switch 56 being on.

  In this embodiment, the winning probabilities in the normal game lottery are set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of setting values (six types in this embodiment), and a lottery table 671 is provided for each of the plurality of stage setting values. (Normal game lottery table) is associated. When the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall where the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value.

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

(4) Role lottery means 103
The role lottery means 103 is a lottery selected by the random number and the table selection means 102, with any one of a plurality of role lottery results including a specific set winning and a loss set in advance as a role lottery result in the current game. This is selected and determined by a lottery process using the table 671. Further, in each lottery table 671, a correspondence relationship between a random number value and each lottery result is defined. Specifically, for example, each lottery table 671 stores data indicating an area to which each lottery result is associated in the entire range of random numbers generated by the random number generator 103 described later.

  The winning lottery means 103 in this embodiment has a plurality of specific set winnings each composed of a plurality of winning combinations (a winning combination group “left bell” consisting of “middle stage bell”, “single part 1” to “single part 4”). , Winning group consisting of “middle bell”, “single role 5” to “single role 8”, winning group consisting of “middle bell”, “middle bell” “single role 9” to “single role 12” "Right bell"), multiple lottery results including multiple specific set winnings that differ in the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R (which stop switch should be operated first), which is advantageous to the player A lottery is executed as to whether or not any of the above has been won.

a) Random number generation means 103a
The random number generation means 103a generates a random number for lottery within a predetermined random value range. The random number generation means 103a can be constituted by, for example, an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts clock signals generated by the oscillation circuit (so-called hard random number). Note that the random number generation means 103a can be configured by, for example, means for generating a random number by an average sampling method, or means for generating a random number by adding prime numbers. These means can be configured, for example, by causing the main CPU 61 to execute a predetermined program (so-called soft random number). Further, both hard random numbers and soft random numbers may be provided, and random numbers may be generated in a software manner based on the results.

b) Random number extraction means 103b
The random number extraction unit 103b extracts the random value generated by the random number generation unit 103, and extracts the random value generated by the random number generation unit 103a under a predetermined condition. In this embodiment, the random number extraction means 103b extracts a random value used for the lottery process of the role lottery means 103 in the current game at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated.

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

c) Lottery result determining means 103c
The lottery result determination means 103c is for determining a result lottery result in the current game based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 103b in the current game and the game state in the current game. That is, in this embodiment, the lottery result determination unit 103c refers to the lottery table 671 corresponding to the current gaming state selected by the table selection unit 102, and the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit 103b is the lottery table. By determining which region of the random value region corresponding to each combination lottery result defined in 671 belongs to, the combination lottery result in the current game is determined.

(5) Reel detecting means 107
The reel detecting means 107 detects the detection signals of the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R and the number of pulses supplied to the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R for driving the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Based on the above, the rotational positions of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R are detected. In other words, the reel detection means 107 has a symbol positioned at a predetermined reference position (in this embodiment, for example, the middle stage of the display window 11) while the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and stopped. Each corresponding frame number is detected.

(6) Stop control means 108
The stop control means 108 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R using the stop table 672 based on the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, and is variably displayed by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. Each symbol is stopped in a display mode corresponding to the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103. That is, for each game, the stop control means 108 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R based on the combination lottery result determined by the lottery result determination means 103c and the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. Do.

  In addition, as described in the “Remarks” column of FIG. 6, if the “Bell Group” (the winning role group “Left Bell”, “Medium Bell” or “Right Bell”) is won, Depending on the stop switch to be operated, the matching combination is set differently. In addition, depending on the type of “bell group”, an advantageous operation mode varies.

  In the stop table 672, a plurality of tables are set corresponding to each of the winning lottery results of the winning lottery means 103. This stop table 672 is for determining the stop position of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and corresponds to the rotational position of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. Thus, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is predetermined. In this embodiment, the stop table 672 is formed so that the number of sliding symbols differs for each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in accordance with the stop operation order of the corresponding stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. That is, for example, when the left reel 13L is stopped first (first stop), slips when it is stopped second (second stop), and when it is stopped third (third stop). The stop table 672 is determined in accordance with the stop operation order of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the number of frames (table data) is different.

  Specifically, the stop table 672 includes, for each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R, the stop table for the first stop when the corresponding stop switch 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated first, and the second stop table. The stop table for the second stop when operated in a separate manner and the stop table for the third stop when operated for the third time are individually provided. In addition, the first lot stop table, the second stop stop table, and the third stop stop table corresponding to the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively, the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103. Corresponding to the number of different sliding frames is determined.

  Then, the stop control unit 108 determines which number of the stop switches among the stop switches 13L, 13M, and 13R determined by the combination lottery result of the combination lottering unit 103 and the operation mode determination unit 100a is operated in what order. One stop table 672 is selected from the plurality of stop tables 672 based on the information on whether or not. Next, the selected one stop table 672 and the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch among the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R were operated from the rotation position when the stop switch was operated. Determine the number of sliding frames on the reel corresponding to the stop switch.

  Here, if the number of sliding frames is determined to be 0, the reel rotation is immediately stopped. That is, when the number of sliding frames is determined to be 0, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 when the stop switch is operated are stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 as they are. If the number of sliding frames is determined to be 1, the reel is rotated by one frame and stopped. That is, when the number of sliding frames is determined to be 1, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 when the stop switch is operated is shifted by one frame in the rotation direction of the reel and is moved to the middle stage of the display window 11. Stopped display.

  If the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103 is a win for any of the winning combinations, the stop control means 108 and the stop table 672 selected based on the winning lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when 21R is operated, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as to win the winning combination, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R stop control is performed. Further, if the combination lottery result by the combination lottery unit 103 is lost, the stop control unit 108 operates when the stop table 672 selected based on the combination lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, the number of sliding symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as not to win any of a plurality of roles, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped. Take control.

  By the way, there is an upper limit on the number of sliding frames, and if the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated at the timing when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are at predetermined rotational positions, the stop control means 108 is Even if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning of any of the winning combinations, the reels 13L and 13L are arranged so that the symbols displayed on the display window 11 are stopped and displayed in a winning manner corresponding to the winning winning combination. 13M and 13R cannot be controlled to stop. Accordingly, the stop control means 108 determines that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at the timing when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are at predetermined rotational positions based on the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103. As a condition, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so that the symbols displayed on the display window 11 are stopped and displayed in a winning manner corresponding to the winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, the stop table is defined so that the symbols are stopped in a predetermined priority order when multiple winnings are won simultaneously as the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103. . That is, by winning any of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” shown in FIG. 6, each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, Corresponding to the operation order of 21R, the number of sliding symbols is defined in the stop table 672 so that the combination of preferentially aligning on the winning line is different. In addition, the stop control means 108 selects a stop table 672 corresponding to the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R determined by the operation mode determination means 100a, so that a combination corresponding to the operation order is placed on the winning line. It is configured to be aligned.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning the winning combination group “left bell”, the left stop switch 21L is first displayed by the operation mode determining means 100a. If it is determined that an operation has been performed on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, the symbols corresponding to the combination “middle bell” that is most advantageous to the player are displayed in a state of being aligned on the winning line. Is stopped by the stop control means 108. On the other hand, when the operation mode determination unit 100a first determines that the left stop switch 21L has not been operated, the symbols corresponding to “middle bell” are displayed in a state where they are aligned on the winning line. Never happen. That is, it is determined by the operation mode determination means 100a that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in a predetermined operation order corresponding to the winning combination group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”). Unless it is done, symbols are not displayed in a display mode corresponding to the most advantageous combination for the players included in the winning combination group.

  In this embodiment, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108 as follows. For example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning the winning role group “left bell”, the winning combination to win in the corresponding reel according to the type of the stop switch operated for the first time. The symbol with the most types is preferentially stopped and displayed on the winning line. For example, when the left stop switch 21L is operated for the first time, if the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, all winning combinations included in the winning combination group “left bell” (“middle stage” "Bell", "One piece combination 1" to "One piece combination 4") can be won, and the symbol "Bell" is controlled to be stopped and displayed on the winning line.

  On the other hand, when the middle stop switch 21M is operated for the first time, if the symbol “R1” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the two types of winning combinations (“ If the winning combination is “One piece combination 1” and “One piece combination 2”) and the symbol “R2” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the two types of winning combinations included in the winning combination group “left bell” (“ It is possible to win a single piece 3 ”and“ single 4 ”). On the other hand, if the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, only one type of winning combination (“middle bell”) included in the winning group “left bell” can be awarded. It becomes. Therefore, in this case, the middle reel 13M is not controlled to stop so that the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and the symbols “R1” and “R2” are changed according to the operation timing of the middle stop switch 21M. The middle reel 13M is controlled to stop so that one of them is stopped and displayed on the winning line.

  In addition, when the right stop switch 21L is operated for the first time, if the symbol “R1” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the two types of winning combinations (“ If a single winning combination 1 and “single winning 3” can be won and the symbol “R2” is stopped on the winning line, the two winning combinations included in the winning group “left bell” (“ It is possible to win a single piece combination 2 ”or“ single piece combination 4 ”). On the other hand, if the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, only one type of winning combination (“middle bell”) included in the winning group “left bell” can be awarded. It becomes. Therefore, in this case, the right reel 13R is not controlled to stop so that the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and the symbols “R1” and “R2” are changed according to the operation timing of the right stop switch 21R. The right reel 13R is controlled to stop so that one of them is stopped and displayed on the winning line.

  Next, after the second operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, each reel 13L, 13L, 13M and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108. For example, when the left stop switch 21L is operated for the first time, the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and the winning combination “middle stage bell” “one piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 4” You can win any of the above. Accordingly, the stop control means 108 controls the middle / right reels 13M and 13R so as to win the winning combination “middle bell” having the largest number of medals when winning.

  Further, when the middle stop switch 21M is operated for the first time, one of the symbols “R1” and “R2” is stopped on the winning line, and “one piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 4” are displayed. Can win a prize. At this time, since the number of medals to be paid out in any of “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 4” is the same number (one), the operation timing of the left / right stop switches 21L, 21R is Accordingly, the left and right reels 13L and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108 so as to win any one of “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 4”.

  Further, when the right stop switch 21R is operated for the first time, one of the symbols “R1” and “R2” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and “one piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 4” are displayed. Can win a prize. At this time, since the number of medals to be paid out in any one of “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 4” is the same number (one), the operation timing of the left / middle stop switches 21L and 21M depends on the operation timing. Thus, the left and middle reels 13L and 13M are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108 so as to win any one of “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 4”.

  Similarly, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is won for the winning combination group “medium bell”, the operation mode determining means 100a first operates the middle stop switch 21M. If it is determined that the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed on the winning line, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed by the stop control means 108 so that the symbols corresponding to the "middle bell" that is most advantageous to the player are displayed on the winning line. The stop is controlled. Similarly, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is won for the winning combination group “Right Bell”, the operation mode determining means 100a first operates the right stop switch 21R. If it is determined that the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed on the winning line, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed by the stop control means 108 so that the symbols corresponding to the "middle bell" that is most advantageous to the player are displayed on the winning line. The stop is controlled.

  When the “middle bell” is ready for winning, the symbols related to the “middle bell” are always aligned on the winning line regardless of the timing of the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Since the symbols of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged, the “middle bell” is always won. That is, when one of the winning groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, each stop switch 21L, 21M is operated in an advantageous manner for the player set in advance in each winning combination group. , 21R is operated by the player, no matter what timing each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, each reel 13L, so that the symbols corresponding to the “middle bell” are aligned on the winning line. 13M and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108.

(7) Notification determining means 105
The notification determining means 105 determines whether to notify the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R which is advantageous to the player. For example, even if the role lottery result is “right bell”, if the player cannot know that fact, the player does not always operate the right stop switch 21R first, and the “middle bell” is displayed. It is not always possible to align. On the other hand, in an AT game, when the result lottery result becomes “right bell”, the fact is notified, and the player is prompted to operate the right stop switch 21R first, thereby increasing the chance that the player receives a payout. It becomes possible.

  In this embodiment, when the “medium stage cherry” is won, it is determined that the notification is determined by the notification determination unit 105, and the state of the AT period flag stored in the flag storage unit 651 is set to ON. The state of the flag during the AT period stored in the flag storage unit 651 is set to OFF when a predetermined number of AT games are executed. Also, any of the bits forming the flag storage unit 651 is assigned to the flag during the AT period, and the state of the flag during the AT period is stored in the flag storage unit 651 by setting the bit to ON or OFF. can do. In an AT game, when one of the winning group “Left Bell”, “Middle Bell”, or “Right Bell” is won, there is an operation mode (operation order) advantageous to the player set in advance in each winning group. Informed to the player. Then, after shifting to the AT period, the AT period ends when a predetermined number of times, for example, 20 AT games are performed.

  As will be described later, the command creation unit 106 creates a command according to the determination result of the notification determination unit 105. That is, the notification determining unit 105 uses the command created by the command creating unit 106 as a command that can identify the type of specific set winning (a command that can be used to identify an advantageous operation mode), or a command that cannot identify the type of specific set winning ( It also functions as a command for determining whether or not the command is an advantageous operation mode.

(8) Command creation means 106
The command creation means 106 includes various data relating to the result lottery result in the lottery process by the role lottery means 103, data relating to the operation of the operation tool operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the start switch 19 A command for transmitting the data to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) is generated. The command generated by the command creation means 106 is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the sub control command transmission means 112 as will be described later.

  In this embodiment, when the lottery by the combination lottery means 103 is executed, a command including “0” to “8” is created as a command for identifying the lottery result. As will be described later, the sub control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the sent command. In other words, the command creation means 106b creates a command that indicates the content of the effect executed on the sub-control board 73.

  When the notification determination unit 105 determines that the operation mode advantageous to the player is not notified, that is, when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF, the command creation unit 106 sets the “bell group”. Create a command that does not include data indicating the type of the winning group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”) that cannot be identified because it can be identified that one has been won . Further, when it is determined by the notification determining means 105 that an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified, that is, when the AT period flag is set to ON, the winning winning group (“left bell” “middle” A command that includes data indicating the type of “bell” and “right bell”) and that can identify the corresponding winning group is created. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when the flag during the AT period is OFF, the command creation means 106 is selected when any of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, or “right bell” is won. Even if it exists, the same command “No. 1” is created so that it is not possible to identify which winning group of the “bell group”. On the other hand, the command creation means 106 selects the command “No. 2” when “left bell” is won when the flag during the AT period is ON, and the command “3” when “medium bell” is won. If “Right Bell” is won, “No. 4” command is created.

  Note that the command creation means 106 creates the same command for other role lottery results regardless of whether the AT period flag is ON or OFF. Specifically, the command “No. 5” is won when “Middle Cherry” is won, the command “No. 6” is won when “BB” is won, and the “No. 7” is won when “RB” is won. If the “replay” command is won, the “8th” command is created. In case of a loss, a command “No. 0” is created.

(9) Symbol determination means 109
The symbol determination unit 109 is configured to control each symbol by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stopped by the stop control unit 108 based on the rotation positions of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R detected by the reel detection unit 107. It is determined whether the display mode is a predetermined display mode.

  Specifically, the symbol determination unit 109 determines that the special combination is won when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display modes indicated by the combinations “BB” and “RB” in FIG. Further, when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display mode shown in “middle stage bell”, “single piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 12”, and “middle stage cherry” in FIG. judge. Further, the symbol determining means 109 determines that a re-playing role is won when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display modes shown in “Replay 1” to “Replay 8” in FIG.

(10) Dispensing control means 110
The payout control means 110 (corresponding to the “profit giving means” of the present invention) gives a predetermined profit to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determination means 109. In this embodiment, the payout control unit 110 determines that the number of credit medals stored is the upper limit if the symbol determination unit 109 determines that a winning combination has been awarded when one of the plurality of winning combinations is won. After reaching 50 (in this embodiment, for example), the hopper unit 43 is operated to give out a medal to the player by paying out medals corresponding to the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination. Further, the payout control means 110 increases the credit medals by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as the medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

  The payout control means 110 validates the winning line of the next game on the assumption that a predetermined number (three) of medals have been inserted when the symbol determining means 109 determines that a re-game is won.

(11) Medal control means 111
The medal control means 111 switches between medal acceptance and non-acceptance by controlling the operation of the medal selector 48.

(12) Sub-control command transmission means 112
The sub-control command transmission means 112 (corresponding to the “command transmission means” of the present invention) uses, as predetermined information, commands including various data created by the command creation means 106 from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73. One-way transmission. That is, the sub-control command transmission means 112 is created by the command creation means 106 and is set by the setting control means 101, the game state such as the normal game state and the special game state, and the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 A command including data representing the state of the slot machine 1 such as a symbol determination result by the symbol determination means 109, a rotation / stop state of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, a medal payout state by the payout control means 110, etc. Send to.

  Further, the sub-control command transmission unit 112 sub-controls a command that is generated by the command generation unit 106 and includes data indicating the detection state of the inserted medal by the insertion sensor 53, the operation state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17, and the like. Transmit to the board 73. Further, the sub control command transmission means 112 generates a command including data indicating that the various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R have been operated by the player. Transmit to the control board 73.

(13) Notification means 200
The notification unit 200 (corresponding to the “main-side notification unit” of the present invention) performs display corresponding to the command created by the command creation unit 106. That is, if the AT flag is set to ON and a command that can identify the winning combination group (bell group) is created, each stop advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning combination group is created. By displaying the operation sequence of the switches 21L, 21M, and 21R on the notification display 60 that is directly controlled by the main control board 63, an advantageous operation mode is notified to the player. Specifically, for example, when the command created by the command creation means 106 is “No. 2”, “123” or “1--” is displayed on the notification display 60.

  Note that when the command creation means 106 creates a command that cannot identify the winning group that has been won (when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF), the notification means 200 provides an operation mode advantageous to the player. In order not to know, the display according to the winning combination group won is performed on the notification display 60, and the operation mode advantageous to the player is not notified. For example, when the command “No. 1” is created, the notification means 200 knows that one of the winning groups of “Bell Group” has been won, but “Left Bell” “Middle Bell” “Right Bell” “BEL” or the like is displayed on the notification display 60 so that it is not known which of the two has been won.

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

(14) Sub-control command receiving means 113
The sub control command receiving means 113 (corresponding to the “command receiving means” of the present invention) receives commands including various data transmitted by the sub control command transmitting means 112 of the main control board 63 as predetermined information. is there. The sub-control command receiving unit 113 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 63 and, when receiving the command, notifies each function provided in the sub-control board 73 according to the type of the command.

(15) Production content determination means 114
The effect content determination means 114 (corresponding to the “sub-side notification means” of the present invention) is for determining the contents of the effect according to the command received by the sub control command reception means 113. Specifically, a moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined from an effect pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game, the result of the role lottery means 103, or the like from the speakers 31L and 31R. An effect such as determining the music and sound to be played, and flashing the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually is determined.

  The effect content determination means 114 is advantageous to the player corresponding to the type of the winning combination group if the received command corresponds to the AT period and the type of the winning combination group (bell group) can be identified. The content of the effect is determined so as to execute an effect that does not know an advantageous operation mode for the player unless the received command corresponds to that during the AT period. For example, if the “No. 1” command is received, it is not during the AT period, so it is understood that one of the winning groups of “Bell Group” has been won, but “Left Bell”, “Center Bell”, “Right Bell” ”Is selected from the group of productions that do not know which of the winners. In addition, when the “No. 2” command is received, one effect is selected from the effects indicating that “Left Bell” has been won or the effect prompting the user to operate the left stop switch 21L first. When the “No. 3” and “No. 4” commands are received, the production contents are determined in the same manner.

  Similarly, when the commands “No. 5” to “No. 8” are received, one effect is selected from the effect group that suggests the possibility of winning each winning role group. Similarly, when the “No. 0” command is received, one effect is selected from the effect group corresponding to the loss so as not to impair the player's expectation.

  Specifically, the production content determination unit 114 displays the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R on the liquid crystal display 27, and the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R by the speakers 31L and 31R. Annunciating by voice, flashing the lamps provided on each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R in a predetermined order to notify the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and each reel 13L, 13M, The effect of notifying the operation order of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R by blinking the backlight provided in each of the 13Rs in a predetermined order is determined as the production content.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 114 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 115 and the sound control unit 116.

(16) Display control means 115
The display control means 115 (corresponding to the “sub-side notification means” of the present invention) displays a moving image (image) on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination means 114. An effect such as blinking light sources such as the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually is executed.

(17) Voice control means 116
The sound control means 116 (corresponding to the “sub-side notification means” of the present invention) plays music from the speakers 31L and 31R or outputs sound based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination means 114. It is to perform effects such as performing.

(Operation)
Next, an example of the operation in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, when the “bell group” (any one of “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”) is won during the AT period (the flag during the AT period is ON), An effect of notifying the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R that is advantageous to the player corresponding to the role group is executed on the sub-control board 73, and each stop switch 21L that is advantageous to the player on the main control board 63. , 21M, 21R are notified of the operation order.

  The operations described below are the various functions and means described above, and the description is omitted, but other operations are realized by the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 and the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 executing various programs. It is a process executed by the function. In addition, since various processes executed in the following process are set to ON (ON) or OFF (OFF), and the process of setting values to various flags is a well-known technique, its details The detailed explanation is omitted.

  Also, the main process in FIG. 7, the lottery process in FIG. 8, the command creation process in FIG. 9, and the notification determination process in FIG. 10 are executed in the main control board 63, and the notification process in FIG. It is the process performed in.

1. Main Process The main process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the main process.

  When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the state of the RAM 65 provided in the main control board 63 is checked, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred in the memory, and various initial settings are performed.

  Next, each memory check is completed, and if there is no abnormality, the normal game state is entered, and it is determined whether or not a prescribed number (three) of medals have been inserted (step S1), and a predetermined number of medals are inserted. It waits until it is done (NO in step S1). If a prescribed number of medals are inserted (YES in step S1), the process waits until the start switch 19 is operated (NO in step S2). If the start switch 19 is operated (YES in step S2), it will be described later. A lottery process by the role lottery means 103 is executed (step S3).

  After the lottery process, in accordance with the command created by the command creation means 106, display by the notification means 200 is performed on the notification display 60. For example, if a command (“No. 1” command) that cannot identify the detailed type of the winning group (specific group winning) has been created, any of the “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” was won. That is, the display by the notification means 200 is performed on the notification display 60 so that an operation mode advantageous to the player is not known. On the other hand, if a command (“No. 2” to “No. 4” command) that can identify the type of the winning combination group (specific group winning) is created, the “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell” A display by the notification means 200 is performed on the notification display unit 60 so that the player can be recognized, that is, the operation mode advantageous to the player. In addition, when the commands of “No. 5” to “No. 8” have been created, the display corresponding to the type of the winning group is for notification regardless of whether the flag during the AT period is ON or OFF. This is performed by the notification means 200 on the display device 60.

  Then, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R start to rotate (step S4), and wait until any of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R corresponding to the rotating reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is operated. However, if any of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated (YES in step S5), it corresponds to the operated stop switch by the stop control of the reel rotation by the stop control means 108. The reel to be rotated is stopped (step S6).

  Then, the processes in steps S5 and S6 are repeated until the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped (NO in step S7), and if all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped ( In step S7, YES), the symbol determination unit 109 determines the symbol (step S8).

  Subsequently, a notification determination process, which will be described later, is executed (step S9). When the medal payout process is executed by the payout control means 110 as necessary (step S10), the processes from step S1 are repeatedly executed.

2. Lottery Process The lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the lottery process.

  First, the lottery table 671 is selected by the table selection unit 102 based on the current gaming state, etc., and the selected lottery table 671 and the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit 103b at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. Based on the above, the lottery result determination means 103c determines the combination lottery result (step S120).

  Next, the command creation means 106 creates a command for transmitting information related to the result lottery result by the role lottery means 103 to the sub-control board 73 (step S121). Specifically, when the flag during the AT period is OFF, a command that cannot identify the type of the winning combination group won in the lottery by the lottery means 103 is created by the command creation means 106, and the flag during the AT period is ON. In some cases, the command creation means 106 creates a command that can identify the type of the winning combination group won by the lottery means 103. Then, the command created by the command creation unit 106 is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the sub control transmission unit 112 (step S122), and the process returns to the main process of FIG.

3. Command Creation Process The command creation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing command creation processing.

  First, it is determined whether or not the state of the flag during the AT period stored in the flag storage unit 651 is ON (step S130), and if it is determined that the flag during the AT period is OFF (NO in step S130). A command that cannot identify the detailed type of the winning combination group (specific set winning) is created by the command creation means 106 (step S131), and the process returns to the lottery process of FIG. Specifically, if one of the “bell groups” is elected and it is determined that the flag during the AT period is OFF, any of the “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won. Even so, the command “No. 1” is created.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag during the AT period is ON (YES in step S130), a command that can identify the type of the winning combination group (specific set winning) is created by the command creation means 106 (step S132). Returning to the lottery process of FIG. Specifically, if it is determined that the flag during the AT period is ON when one of the “bell groups” is won, the command “No. 2” is given if the “left bell” is won, If “Middle Bell” is won, “No. 3” command is created. If “Right Bell” is won, “No. 4” command is created.

  Note that if the result is a lottery result other than “Bell Group”, a command that can identify the type of the winning combination group is created regardless of whether the AT period flag is ON or OFF.

4). Notification Determination Process The notification determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the notification determination process.

  First, in the symbol determination process in step S8 of the main process of FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the symbol determination means 109 determines that the “middle cherry” is won (step S40). If there is (YES in step S40), the state of the flag during the AT period stored in the flag storage unit 651 is set to ON by the notification determination unit 105 (step S41), and the process returns to the main process in FIG. When 20 games are played during the AT period, the AT period flag is set to OFF.

  On the other hand, if the winning is not “middle cherry” (NO in step S40), the process returns to the main process in FIG.

5. Notification Process The notification process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the notification process.

  The notification process shown in FIG. 11 is a process executed in the sub-control board 73. First, a command transmitted from the main control board 63 is received by the sub-control command receiving means 113 (step S150), and notification (effect) is performed. The content is determined by the production content determination means 114 (step S151). Specifically, when the “No. 1” command is received, one effect is selected from the effect group corresponding to the “No. 1” command. When the “No. 2” command is received, one effect is selected from the effect group corresponding to the “No. 2” command. The same applies when other commands are received. In the production groups corresponding to the commands of “No. 2” to “No. 4”, productions for notifying the player of the operation modes of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R advantageous to the player are set. Then, the determined notification (effect) is executed by the display control means 115 or the voice control means 116, and the process ends (step S152).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, whether or not to notify the player of the operation mode advantageous to the player regarding the operation of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is determined by the notification determining means 105 on the main control board 63. Is done. When it is determined to notify the player of the operation mode advantageous to the player, the operation mode advantageous to the player corresponding to the selected type of “bell group” includes the notification means 200 of the main control board 63 and the sub control board. 73, the display control means 115 and the voice control means 116.

  Therefore, when the sub control board 73 fails or the sub control board 73 itself is modified, the notification contents of the notification means 200 of the main control board 63, the display control means 115 of the sub control board 73, the voice control. Since the notification contents of the means 116 are different from each other, it is possible to easily find a failure or unauthorized modification of the sub-control board 73. Even if the display control means 115 and the sound control means 116 of the sub control board 73 cannot perform proper notification due to some abnormality in the sub control board 73, the player can The notification means 200 can recognize the correct notification content. Therefore, by continuously playing the game using the notification means 200 of the main control board 63, it is possible to store the medals set in the slot machine 1 in advance without interrupting the game and repairing the sub control board 73. Since the payout rate can be secured, it is possible to prevent an unfair disadvantage for the player.

  In addition, there are a plurality of winning combination groups (specific set winnings) each composed of a plurality of winning combinations selected from “middle bell”, “single winning combination 1” to “single winning combination 12”, and each is advantageous to the player. A lottery by the lottery means 103 for a plurality of part lottery results including a plurality of specific set winnings (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”) having different operation modes (operation procedures) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R , An operation mode that is advantageous to the player corresponding to the selected winning group when winning one of a plurality of specific set winnings (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”) ( If the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the order of pressing), the symbols variably displayed by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are included in the selected winning group. Advantageous winning the technique's each reel to stop in a display mode corresponding to the ( "middle level") 13L, 13M, 13R are controlled and stopped by the stop control means 108. Then, the determination result by the symbol determining means 109 of the display manner of each symbol by the reels 13L, 13M, 13R stopped and controlled by the stop control means 108 is, for example, a plurality of roles included in the selected winning combination group. When the display mode corresponds to any of the above, a predetermined profit is given to the player by the payout control means 110.

  In addition, on the sub control board 73, based on at least information transmitted from the main control board 63 that controls the progress of the game, an effect including notification of the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, etc. It is controlled together. Therefore, for example, if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning of one of a plurality of specific set winnings (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”), the main control board 63 If information that can identify the winning combination group that has been selected is transmitted, the sub-control board 73 is advantageous to the player corresponding to the selected winning group based on the information transmitted from the main control board 63. The operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R can be notified.

  However, it is determined by the notification determining means 105 on the main control board 63 whether or not to notify the player of an operation mode advantageous to the player regarding the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. When the notification determining unit 105 determines not to notify an operation mode advantageous to the player, the command generating unit 106 generates a command that cannot identify the type of the winning combination group that has been won, and transmits the command to the sub-control board 73. Is done. Therefore, even if the sub-control board 73 is modified or a command is extracted from a signal line in the middle, it is not possible to know an operation mode that is advantageous in a game that cannot be notified originally, and fraud can be prevented. Can be prevented.

Second Embodiment
A slot machine as a second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the main control board and the sub control board provided in the slot machine according to the second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 13 shows the reel symbol arrangement provided in the slot machine of FIG. FIG. 14 and FIG. 14 are views showing the relationship between the winning lottery result, the reel symbol, and the command.

  As shown in FIG. 14, this embodiment is most different from the first embodiment described above. When the winning combination “BELL” which is a specific combination is won, the operation mode determining means 104 performs lottery processing such as random number lottery. Each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R in a game in which one of the pressing orders (1) to (3) (see “Remarks” column) associated with the winning combination “Bell” has won the “Bell”. It is a point determined as the order of pushing. Since other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment described above, the following description will focus on differences from the first embodiment described above, and configurations similar to those in the first embodiment described above. For the operation and the operation, the same reference numerals are used to omit the description of the configuration and the operation.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, a special combination (bonus: BB, RB), a small combination (bell, watermelon, horn cherry, middle stage cherry), and a re-playing combination (replay) are preset as winning combinations. ing. Then, the role lottery results of the role lottery means 103 include special role winning (bonus winning), small role winning, re-game winning (replay winning), and loss.

  In addition, the prizes include special prizes (bonus prizes) related to transition to special games (bonus games), small prizes related to medal payouts, and re-game prizes related to execution of replays (replays) ( Replay winning).

  Then, for example, when three symbols on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged on the winning line in each display mode related to the winning combinations “BB” and “RB” in FIG. Special game) is executed.

  Further, for example, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed on the winning line in the middle of the display window 11 in the display modes related to the winning roles “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Square Cherry”, and “Middle Cherry” in FIG. When the pieces are collected, a small role winning is obtained, and the number of medals shown in the “payout number” column of FIG. 13 is paid out.

  Further, in the display mode related to the winning combination “Replay” in FIG. 14, when three symbols on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged on the winning line, it becomes a re-playing role winning, without inserting a new medal, The game can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, when the winning combination “Bell” is won, the operation modes determining means 104 pushes (1) to (3) associated with the winning combination “Bell” by a lottery process such as random number lottery. ) (See “Remarks” column) is determined as the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R in the game won for the “bell”.

  Specifically, the operation mode determining means 104 determines the pressing order (1) as the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the player first sets the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R to the left stop. When the switch 21L is operated in the operation mode of the pressing order (1), the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped by the stop control means 108 so that the symbol is displayed as “Bell-Bell-Bell”. Then, he wins “Bell” and 10 medals are paid out. Further, the operation mode determining means 104 determines the pressing order (2) as the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R first sets the middle stop switch 21M by the player. When operated in the operating mode of the pressing order (2) of operating, each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108 so that the symbol is displayed as “Bell-Bell-Bell”. "Bell" is awarded and 10 medals are paid out. Further, the operation mode determining means 104 determines the pressing order (3) as the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the player first sets the stop switch 21L, 21M, and 21R to the right stop switch 21L first. When operated in the operating mode of the pressing order (3) of operating, each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is displayed so that the symbol is displayed in the display mode “Bell-Bell-Bell” corresponding to the pressing order (3). Stop control is performed by the stop control means 108 to win a “bell” and 10 medals are paid out.

  In this embodiment, when the winning combination “Bell” is won, the symbols are displayed unless the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated by the player in the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108 so that the mode does not match any of the display modes shown in FIG. However, when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is not operated by the player in the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104, the display mode is set in advance (for example, “Bell-Rp-Rp”). The reels 13L, 13M, 13R may be controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108 so as to display symbols. In this case, for example, the “payout number” of medals may be set to be smaller than when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104.

  In this embodiment, the symbol “Bell-Bell-Bell” is displayed regardless of the operation mode (push order (1) to push order (3)) determined by the operation mode determination unit 104. However, it may be configured to display symbols having different degrees of advantage (the number of medals to be paid out) for the player for each determined operation mode.

(1) Operation mode determination means 104
When the winning combination “BELL”, which is the specific combination, is won, the operation mode determination unit 104 sets a predetermined operation mode (push order (1) to push order (for the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R). Any one of 3)) is determined by a predetermined lottery process. Further, in this embodiment, as the operation modes determined by the operation mode determination means 104, the pressing order (1) to the pressing order (3) are set, and as shown in FIG. The left stop switch 21L is operated, and the pressing order (2) is the operating mode in which the middle stop switch 21M is operated first, and the pressing order (3) is the right stop switch first. This is an operation mode in which 21R is operated. In addition, in the pushing order (1) to the pushing order (3), the probability that each is selected is set to 1/3.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in the winning combination “BELL” in FIG. 14, when the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103 is “BELL”, the flag storage means configured in the RAM 65. The information stored in 651 is referred to, and the stop table 672 provided corresponding to the operation mode (push order (1) to push order (3)) determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 is selected. In the selected stop table 672, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbols related to winning are aligned on the winning line when each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated in the corresponding pressing order. . That is, when the operation order of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R determined by the operation mode determination unit 100a matches the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104, the symbol related to winning is placed on the winning line. The stop table 672 with the number of sliding symbols so as to be aligned is selected, and the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 108 so that the symbols related to winning are aligned on the winning line.

  Specifically, when the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 is the pressing order (1), when the operation mode determination unit 100a determines that the left stop switch 21L has been operated first, the pressing order. The winning symbol “Bell-Bell-Bell” corresponding to (1) is aligned on the winning line, and when it is determined that the middle / right stop switches 21M and 21R are operated first, the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line. Stop control is performed by the stop control means 108 so as not to occur. In the case where the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 is the pressing order (2), when the operation mode determination unit 100a determines that the middle stop switch 21M is operated first, the pressing order (2). The winning symbol “Bell-Bell-Bell” corresponding to is aligned on the winning line, and if it is determined that the left / right stop switches 21L and 21R are operated first, the winning symbols are not aligned on the winning line. Stop control by the stop control means 108 is performed. Further, when the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 is the pressing order (3), when the operation mode determination unit 100a determines that the right stop switch 21R is operated first, the pressing mode (3). The winning symbol “Bell-Bell-Bell” corresponding to is aligned on the winning line, and if it is determined that the left / middle stop switches 21L and 21M are operated first, the winning symbols are not aligned on the winning line. Stop control by the stop control means 108 is performed.

(2) Command creation means 106
In this embodiment, the command creation unit 106 creates information including the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 as a command. Determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 when the notification mode determination unit 105 determines not to report the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104, that is, when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF. The command creation means 106 creates a command that does not include the data indicating the operated mode and cannot identify the operating mode. When the notification determining unit 105 determines to notify the operation mode determined by the operation mode determining unit 104, that is, when the AT period flag is set to ON, the operation mode determining unit 104 A command that includes data indicating the determined operation mode and that can identify the operation mode is generated by the command generation unit 106.

  Specifically, when “BELL” is selected when the flag during the AT period is OFF, the command creation means 106 determines that the determined operation mode is any one of the pressing order (1) to the pressing order (3). Even so, the command “No. 1” is created. On the other hand, when “BELL” is won when the flag during the AT period is ON, the command creation means 106 is determined to be “No. 2” if it is determined to be in the pressing order (1), and to be determined in the pressing order (2). If it is determined that “No. 3” is selected and the order of pressing (3) is determined, a “No. 4” command is generated. When a winning combination other than “Bell” is won, a command from “No. 5” to “No. 10” is created according to the winning combination. In case of a loss, a command “No. 0” is created.

(3) Notification means 200
The notification unit 200 performs display corresponding to the command created by the command creation unit 106. That is, when the AT flag is set to ON and a command that can identify the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 is created, each stop switch 21L determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 , 21M, 21R are displayed on the notification display 60 directly controlled by the main control board 63, thereby informing the player of an advantageous operation mode.

  When the AT period flag is set to OFF and a command that cannot identify the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 is created, the notification unit 200 has an operation mode advantageous to the player. A display corresponding to the winning combination won is performed on the notification display 60 so as not to be understood, and an operation mode advantageous to the player is not notified. For example, when the winning combination “Bell” is won during the AT period, the notification unit 200 knows that the winning combination “Bell” has been won, but the operation mode (push The notification display 60 is made to display such that the order is unknown.

(4) Production content determination means 114
The effect content determination means 114 in this embodiment performs the following functions in order to execute an effect in which any one of the operation modes is notified by the notification means such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R. It has.

a) Notification condition determination means 114a
The notification condition determination unit 114a analyzes the command transmitted from the main control board 63 via the sub control command transmission unit 112 and received by the sub control command reception unit 113, and the operation mode determination unit 104 converts the received command into the received command. Based on whether or not data that can identify the determined operation mode is included, it is determined whether or not a notification condition for notifying the operation mode is established in the main control board 63.

  Then, the production content determination unit 114 is the operation determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 identified based on the data included in the command when the notification condition determination unit 114a determines that the notification condition is satisfied. An effect that informs the player of any one of the modes, that is, the pressing order (1) to the pressing order (3) is determined as the production content. For example, when the “No. 1” command is received, an effect (such as an effect that suggests that “Bell” has been won) is determined as the effect content. In addition, when the “No. 2” command is received, the effect of notifying that “bell” in the pressing order (1) has been won is determined as the production content. When the “No. 3” and “No. 4” commands are received, the production contents are determined in the same manner.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 114 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 115 and the sound control unit 116.

(Operation)
Next, an example of the operation in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, during the AT period (the flag during the AT period is ON), the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R determined by the operation mode determining means 104 when “Bell” is won is determined as a game. An effect to notify the player is executed on the sub-control board 73, and the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R that is advantageous to the player is notified on the main control board 63. Hereinafter, only processing different from the above-described first embodiment will be described.

1. Lottery Process The lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the lottery process.

  First, the lottery table 671 is selected by the table selection unit 102 based on the current gaming state, etc., and the selected lottery table 671 and the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit 103b at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. Based on the above, the lottery result determination means 103c determines the combination lottery result (step S20).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the winning lottery result determined by the lottery result determining means 103c is a win for the “bell” as the specific winning combination (step S21). If the winning is “BELL” (YES in step S21), the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R set in advance corresponding to “BELL” (1) to (3) Is determined by the predetermined lottery process by the operation mode determination means 104 as the operation mode of the winning combination “Bell” in the game (step S22).

  Subsequently, after the operation mode is determined in step S22, or when the lottery result in the game is not “BELL” (NO in step S21), the sub-control board 73 is subjected to the role lottery means 103. A command for transmitting information related to the result lottery result is created by the command creation means 106 (step S23). Specifically, when the AT period flag is OFF, a command that cannot identify the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 is generated by the command generation unit 106, and when the AT period flag is ON, A command that can identify the operation mode determined by the mode determination unit 104 is generated by the command generation unit 106.

  Then, the command created by the command creation unit 106 is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the sub control transmission unit 112 (step S24), and the process returns to the main process of FIG.

  In addition, after the lottery process, in accordance with the command created by the command creation means 106, the notification means 200 displays on the notification display 60. For example, if a command that cannot identify the operation mode (“No. 1” command) has been created, even if the winning combination “Bell” is won, the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104, that is, The notification means 200 displays on the notification display unit 60 so that an operation mode advantageous to the player is not known. On the other hand, if a command capable of identifying the operation mode (commands “No. 2” to “No. 4”) has been created, the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104, that is, an operation mode advantageous to the player Is displayed on the notification display device 60 by the notification means 200. If any other command has been created (if the result is a winning lottery other than the winning role “Bell”), the winning combination will be determined regardless of whether the AT flag is ON or OFF. The display corresponding to the type is performed on the notification display 60 by the notification means 200.

2. Command Creation Processing The command creation processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing command creation processing.

  First, it is determined whether or not the state of the flag during the AT period stored in the flag storage unit 651 is ON (step S30). If it is determined that the flag during the AT period is OFF (NO in step S30). A command whose operation mode cannot be identified is created by the command creation means 106 (step S31), and the process returns to the lottery process of FIG. Specifically, the command “No. 1” is created for any “bell” in the push order (1) to the push order (3).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag during the AT period is ON (YES in step S30), a command that can identify the operation mode is created by the command creation means 106 (step S32), and the process returns to the lottery process in FIG. To do. Specifically, if the “bell” in the pressing order (1), the command “No. 2”, if the “bell” in the pressing order (2), the command “No. 3”, the pressing order (3) If it is “Bell”, a command “No. 4” is created.

  If the result of the lottery is other than “Bell”, the same command corresponding to the result of the lottery is created regardless of whether the flag during the AT period is ON or OFF.

3. Notification Process The notification process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the notification process.

  The notification process shown in FIG. 17 is a process executed in the sub-control board 73. First, a command transmitted from the main control board 63 is received by the sub-control command receiving means 113 (step S50), and the received command Is analyzed by the notification condition determination unit 114a to determine whether or not the operation mode relating to “Bell” is identifiable (step S51). If the operation mode of “bell” cannot be identified by analyzing the command (NO in step S51), the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the operation mode of “bell” is identifiable by analyzing the command (YES in step S51), the notification (production) content is determined by the production content determination means 114 (step S52). Specifically, the effect content determining unit 114 determines the effect of notifying the player of the operation mode determined by the operation mode determining unit 104 identified based on the data included in the command as the notification (effect) content. (Step S52). Then, the determined notification (effect) is executed by the display control means 115 or the voice control means 116, and the process ends (step S53).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, whether or not to notify the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 is determined by the notification determination unit 105 in the main control board 63. When the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 is determined to be notified, the operation mode is the notification unit 200 of the main control board 63, the display control unit 115 of the sub control board 73, and the voice control unit 116. And informed.

  Therefore, when the sub control board 73 fails or the sub control board 73 itself is modified, the notification contents of the notification means 200 of the main control board 63, the display control means 115 of the sub control board 73, the voice control. Since the notification contents of the means 116 are different from each other, it is possible to easily find a failure or unauthorized modification of the sub-control board 73. Even if the display control means 115 and the sound control means 116 of the sub control board 73 cannot perform proper notification due to some abnormality in the sub control board 73, the player can The notification means 200 can recognize the correct notification content. Therefore, by continuously playing the game using the notification means 200 of the main control board 63, it is possible to store the medals set in the slot machine 1 in advance without interrupting the game and repairing the sub control board 73. Since the payout rate can be secured, it is possible to prevent an unfair disadvantage for the player.

  In addition, when “BELL” is won, regarding the operation of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, any one of the preset pressing order (1) to pressing order (3) is “ The operation mode determination unit 104 determines the operation mode of “bell”. When the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the determined operation mode, the symbols variably displayed by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R correspond to the “bell” and the determined pressing order. Each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is controlled by the stop control means 108 so as to stop in the display mode. In addition, the determination result by the symbol determination means 109 of the symbol display mode by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stopped by the stop control unit 108 is displayed in a display mode corresponding to, for example, “bell” and the pressing order. When there is a winning prize, the payout control means 110 pays out a predetermined number of medals to the player.

  Further, in the sub control board 73, based on information (data) included in the command transmitted from the main control board 63, effects including notification of operation modes of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are synchronized with the progress of the game. Controlled. Therefore, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is “Bell”, a command including information (data) that can identify the determined operation mode is transmitted from the main control board 63. Then, the sub control board 73 can notify the determined operation mode based on information (data) included in the command transmitted from the main control board 63.

  However, whether or not to notify the determined operation mode is determined by the notification determining means 105 in the main control board 63. When the notification determining unit 105 determines not to notify the determined operation mode, a command that cannot identify the determined operation mode is generated by the command generation unit 106 and transmitted to the sub-control board 73. Therefore, even if the sub-control board 73 is modified or a command is extracted from a signal line in the middle, it is not possible to know an operation mode that is advantageous in a game that cannot be notified originally, and fraud can be prevented. Can be prevented.

<Third Embodiment>
A slot machine as a third embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  This embodiment is most different from the first embodiment described above, regardless of whether the flag during the AT period is ON or OFF, information indicating the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103 (the role lottery result is The command including the identifiable information) is created by the command creating means 106. Since other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment described above, the following description will focus on differences from the first embodiment described above, and configurations similar to those in the first embodiment described above. For the operation and the operation, the same reference numerals are used to omit the description of the configuration and the operation.

  In the present embodiment, in the command creation process in step S121 of the lottery process shown in FIG. 8, for each game, whether the state of the flag during the AT period stored in the flag storage unit 651 is ON or OFF is indicated. A command including information and information that can identify the detailed type of the winning combination group (the result of the lottery including the specific set winning combination) is created by the command creation means 106, and the created command is transmitted to the sub control board 73 as a sub control command. Transmitted by means 112. Specifically, even if one of the “bell groups” is won, regardless of whether or not it is during the AT period, for example, a command when the AT period flag shown in FIG. If the winning “Left Bell” is included, the information “No. 2” is included. If the winning “Middle Bell” is included, the information “No. 3” is included. The command creation means 106 creates a command that can identify the type of the winning combination group. If the result is a lottery result other than “bell group”, as in the first embodiment described above, for example, as shown in FIG. 106.

  A command including information indicating whether or not it is during the AT period, and a command including information that can identify the type of the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103 may be individually created by the command creation means 106, The command creation means 106 may create a command including information indicating whether or not it is during the AT period and information that can identify the type of the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103.

  Further, in step S151 of the notification process shown in FIG. 11, based on the command received by the sub control command reception unit 113, it is determined whether or not it is determined by the notification determination unit 105 that the operation mode advantageous to the player is notified. Determined. If it is determined to notify the player of an operation mode advantageous to the player, if any of the “bell groups” is won, the production content is determined by the production content determination means 114 as follows. The In other words, the effect content determining means 114 determines the effect that informs the player of the operation mode advantageous to the type of “bell group” as the effect content.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, as in the first embodiment described above, the operation mode advantageous to the player corresponding to the type of the “bell group” selected during the AT period is the main control board. 63, the display control means 115 of the sub-control board 73, and the sound control means 116. Therefore, a failure or unauthorized modification of the sub-control board 73 can be easily found, and an unfair disadvantage for the player can be prevented in advance.

<Fourth embodiment>
A slot machine according to a fourth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  This embodiment is most different from the second embodiment described above, regardless of whether the flag during the AT period is ON or OFF, information indicating the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103, operation mode determination means A command including information indicating an operation mode advantageous to the player determined in 104 is created by the command creation means 106. Since other configurations and operations are the same as those of the second embodiment described above, the following description will focus on differences from the second embodiment described above, and configurations similar to those of the second embodiment described above. For the operation and the operation, the same reference numerals are used to omit the description of the configuration and the operation.

  In the present embodiment, in the command creation process in step S23 of the lottery process shown in FIG. 15, for each game, whether the state of the flag during the AT period stored in the flag storage unit 651 is ON or OFF is indicated. A command including information, information that can identify the type of winning combination, and information indicating the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 is generated by the command generation unit 106, and the generated command is sub-controlled on the sub-control board 73. It is transmitted by the command transmission means 112. Specifically, even when the winning combination “BELL” which is a specific combination is won, regardless of whether or not the AT period is in progress, for example, the command of the command when the AT period flag shown in FIG. Thus, if it is determined that the pressing order (1) is determined, information “No. 2” is included, and if it is determined that the pressing order (2) is determined, information “3” is included, and the pressing order (3) is determined. For example, the command creation means 106 creates a command that includes information “No. 4” and can identify the type of winning combination. Further, when a winning combination other than “Bell” is won, a command that can identify the type of winning combination is created by the command creation means 106 as shown in FIG. 14, for example, as in the second embodiment described above. The

  It should be noted that a command including information indicating whether or not it is during the AT period, a command including information capable of identifying the type of the result lottery result of the role lottery unit 103, and information indicating the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 May be created individually by the command creation means 106, information indicating whether or not it is during the AT period, information that can identify the type of the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103, and operation mode determination means A command including information indicating the operation mode determined in 104 may be created by the command creation means 106.

  In addition, in step S51 of the notification process shown in FIG. 17, instead of determining whether or not an operation mode advantageous to the player determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 is identifiable, the sub control command reception unit 113 receives it. Based on the command, the notification condition determination unit 114a determines whether the notification determination unit 105 determines whether an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified. When it is determined to notify the player of an operation mode advantageous to the player (YES in step S51), if the winning combination “Bell” is won in step S52, the production contents are as follows. It is determined by the effect content determination means 114. In other words, based on the information included in the command received by the control command receiving means 113, the effect that informs the player of the operation mode advantageous to the player determined by the operation mode determination unit 104 is the content of the effect as the notification (effect) content. It is determined by the determination means 114.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, as in the second embodiment described above, the operation mode advantageous to the player determined by the operation mode determination means 104 during the AT period is the main control board 63. Notification is made by the notification means 200, the display control means 115 of the sub-control board 73, and the sound control means 116. Therefore, a failure or unauthorized modification of the sub-control board 73 can be easily found, and an unfair disadvantage for the player can be prevented in advance.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the embodiment described above, the notification determining unit 105 is configured to set the AT period flag to ON when a specific combination (for example, “middle cherry”) is won, but the AT period flag is set to ON. The condition to be set is not limited to the above-described example, and for example, the AT period flag may be set to ON on the condition that the special gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. In addition, reaching a specified number of games (for example, a special combination is not won during 1000 games), a result lottery result in a preset order (for example, replay → watermelon → cherry), a predetermined number of times in succession The AT lottery flag is set to ON for conditions such as a lottery result (for example, watermelon-> watermelon-> watermelon-> watermelon-> watermelon, for example, 15 games continuously lost, correct answer in the order of pressing the stop switch) It is good also as conditions to be performed. Also, on condition that these conditions are satisfied, a lottery process is performed with a predetermined lottery probability to determine whether or not to turn on the flag during the AT period, and by winning the lottery process, the AT period The middle flag may be set to ON. In addition, a time factor (for example, a game (game) is started at a predetermined time) may be a condition for setting the flag during the AT period to be ON, and the notification determination unit 105 sets the flag during the AT period to ON. The conditions to be performed may be appropriately set as appropriate according to the mode of the game executed in the slot machine 1.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, even if the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination means and the type of the selected specific set winning are different, the player can obtain the same profit, but the specific operation mode Only the expected value may be increased or decreased, and a difference may be provided in the profit that the player can obtain. The profit given to the player by the profit granting means is not limited to the number of medals, and the game is performed by selecting the lottery table 671 in which the winning probability for the winning combination is set higher than usual. For example, the player may be provided with a profit, or the player may be provided with a profit by extending the AT period. Further, by changing the lottery table 671 selected according to the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the winning probability for the winning combination is changed, or the length of the AT period is changed according to the operation mode. For example, the advantage with respect to the player can be made different for each operation mode.

  In the second and fourth embodiments described above, the pressing order (1) to the pressing order (3) are preset as the operation modes of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The operation mode corresponding to “)” is not limited to the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled by the stop control means 108 such as the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The operation mode of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that affects the stop control can be set in advance as the specific mode operation mode. Similarly, in the first and fourth embodiments described above, the stop control means 108 affects the stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, such as the operation timing of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. The mode of operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R can be set in advance as the mode of operation for each winning combination group (specific set winning).

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player is notified using the notification display 60 directly controlled by the main control board 63 (notification means 200). However, the operation mode of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that is advantageous to the player may be notified using other devices that are directly controlled by the main control board 63. For example, the main control starts by starting rotation from the reel corresponding to the stop switch to be operated, or starting rotation from the corresponding reel in order to match the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. An advantageous operation sequence may be notified to the player by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R (reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R) directly controlled by the board 63. Further, for example, light emitting elements such as LEDs and lamps that are directly controlled by the main control board 63 are arranged in the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R and in the peripheral positions of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. An operation mode that is advantageous to the player may be notified based on the light emitting order of the light emitting elements. Even in this case, it is possible to confirm that both the main control unit and the sub control unit are in the AT period as in the above-described embodiments, and it is possible to detect fraud and failure at an early stage.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the display performed by the notification display device 60 uses three 7-segment LEDs to display an advantageous operation mode in an easy-to-understand manner. As long as it corresponds to the command, the display may be performed in such a manner that only a knowledgeable player can recognize it. Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF, the notification display 60 performs the display so that the operation mode advantageous to the player is not known, but nothing is displayed. You may not make it.

  In the third and fourth embodiments described above, information indicating whether the state of the flag during the AT period is ON or OFF is sent for each game, but the timing when the flag during the AT period is turned ON. The command including the information to that effect may be generated and transmitted, and the command including the information to that effect may be generated and transmitted at the timing when the flag is turned off during the AT period.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine 1 is described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. However, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine (so-called parrot) in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. Well, if the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, a pachinko ball as a gaming medium may be adopted. Further, a video game by executing a computer program may be adopted as the gaming machine of the present invention. Further, the display means of the present invention may be configured by sequentially displaying a plurality of symbols on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT. Further, the number of variable display columns may be two or more, and an optimal number of variable display columns may be appropriately configured according to the game mode.

  And a display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, and the variable display for each of the variable display columns is stopped. The present invention can be widely applied to gaming machines having a plurality of stop switches.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (game machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (display means), 14L, 14M, 14R ... Reel motor (display means), 19 ... Start switch, 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch, 60 ... Notification display ( equipment ), 63 ... main control board (main control part), 73 ... sub control board (sub control part), 103 ... role lottery means, 104 ... operation mode determination means, 105 ... notification determination means, 106 ... command creation means, 108 ... stop control means, 109 ... symbol determination means, 110 ... payout control means (profit giving means), 112 ... sub-control command transmission means (command transmission means), 113 ... sub-control command reception means (command Receiving means), 114 ... production content determining means (sub-side notifying means), 115 ... display control means (sub-side notifying means), 116 ... Voice control means (sub-side notification means), 200 ... notification unit (main side notification means)

Claims (4)

Display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, and a plurality of stopping the variable display corresponding to each of the variable display columns In a gaming machine having a stop switch of
A main control unit that controls at least the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit that controls the production according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control unit,
The main control unit
There are a plurality of specific set winnings each consisting of a plurality of roles, and each one of the plurality of winning combinations lottery results including the plurality of specific set winnings that are different from each other in the operation mode of the stop switch that is advantageous to the player A role lottery means to select by,
Stop control means for stopping each symbol variably displayed by the display means in a display mode corresponding to the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means based on the operation of each stop switch;
A symbol determination unit that determines a display mode of each symbol by the display unit that is stopped and stopped by the stop control unit;
Based on the determination result by the symbol determination means, a profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit to the player;
Notification determining means for determining whether or not to notify an operation mode advantageous to the player regarding the operation of each stop switch;
When it is determined by the notification determining means that the operation mode advantageous to the player is not notified, it is determined to create a command that cannot identify the type of the specific set winning and to notify the player of the operation mode advantageous to the player. Sometimes command creation means for creating a command that can identify the type of the specific set winning,
Command sending means for sending the command created by the command creating means to the sub-control unit;
Using a device arranged at a position where a player can recognize while playing a game, and a main-side notification means for performing display corresponding to the command created by the command creation means,
The sub-control unit
Command receiving means for receiving the command;
If the specific set winning type can be identified based on the command received by the command receiving means, a sub-side notifying unit for notifying the player of an operation mode advantageous to the specific set winning type. And a gaming machine characterized by that. Display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, and a plurality of stopping the variable display corresponding to each of the variable display columns In a gaming machine having a stop switch of
A main control unit that controls at least the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit that controls the production according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control unit,
The main control unit
A role lottery means for selecting any one of a plurality of role lottery results including the specific role by lottery;
When the combination lottery result that is the specific combination is selected, an operation mode determination that determines any one of a plurality of operation modes having different advantages for a player with respect to the operation of each stop switch. Means,
Stop control means for stopping each symbol variably displayed by the display means in a display mode corresponding to the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means based on the operation of each stop switch;
A symbol determination unit that determines a display mode of each symbol by the display unit that is stopped and stopped by the stop control unit;
Based on the determination result by the symbol determination means, a profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit to the player;
Notification determining means for determining whether to notify the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit;
The operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit is created by the notification mode determination unit when the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit is determined not to be notified. A command creating means for creating a command capable of identifying the operation mode when it is determined to notify
Command sending means for sending the command created by the command creating means to the sub-control unit;
Using a device arranged at a position where a player can recognize while playing a game, and a main-side notification means for performing display corresponding to the command created by the command creation means,
The sub-control unit
Command receiving means for receiving the command;
If the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit can be identified based on the command received by the command reception unit, a sub-side notification unit that reports the operation mode is provided. A gaming machine. Display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, and a plurality of stopping the variable display corresponding to each of the variable display columns In a gaming machine having a stop switch of
A main control unit that controls at least the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit that controls the production according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control unit,
The main control unit
There are a plurality of specific set winnings each consisting of a plurality of roles, and each one of the plurality of winning combinations lottery results including the plurality of specific set winnings that are different from each other in the operation mode of the stop switch that is advantageous to the player A role lottery means to select by,
Stop control means for stopping each symbol variably displayed by the display means in a display mode corresponding to the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means based on the operation of each stop switch;
A symbol determination unit that determines a display mode of each symbol by the display unit that is stopped and stopped by the stop control unit;
Based on the determination result by the symbol determination means, a profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit to the player;
Notification determining means for determining whether or not to notify an operation mode advantageous to the player regarding the operation of each stop switch;
Command creation means for creating a command including information regarding whether or not it is decided to inform the player of an operation mode advantageous to the player by the notification determination means, information indicating the selected combination lottery result,
Command sending means for sending the command created by the command creating means to the sub-control unit;
Using a device arranged at a position where a player can recognize while playing a game, and a main-side notification means for performing display corresponding to the command created by the command creation means,
The sub-control unit
Command receiving means for receiving the command;
Based on the command received by the command receiving means, when the notification determining means determines that an operation mode advantageous to the player is to be notified, the selected combination lottery result indicates which of the specific set winnings In this case, the gaming machine further comprises sub-side notification means for notifying a player of an operation mode advantageous to the player corresponding to the specific set winning type. Display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, and a plurality of stopping the variable display corresponding to each of the variable display columns In a gaming machine having a stop switch of
A main control unit that controls at least the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit that controls the production according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control unit,
The main control unit
A role lottery means for selecting any one of a plurality of role lottery results including the specific role by lottery;
When the combination lottery result that is the specific combination is selected, an operation mode determination that determines any one of a plurality of operation modes having different advantages for a player with respect to the operation of each stop switch. Means,
Stop control means for stopping each symbol variably displayed by the display means in a display mode corresponding to the winning lottery result selected by the winning lottery means based on the operation of each stop switch;
A symbol determination unit that determines a display mode of each symbol by the display unit that is stopped and stopped by the stop control unit;
Based on the determination result by the symbol determination means, a profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit to the player;
Notification determining means for determining whether to notify the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit;
When the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit is notified, information on whether or not it is determined by the notification determination unit, information indicating the selected combination lottery result, and the operation mode determination unit determined by the operation mode determination unit Command creation means for creating a command including information indicating an operation mode;
Command sending means for sending the command created by the command creating means to the sub-control unit;
Using a device arranged at a position where a player can recognize while playing a game, and a main-side notification means for performing display corresponding to the command created by the command creation means,
The sub-control unit
Command receiving means for receiving the command;
When the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit is notified based on the command received by the command reception unit, the selected combination lottery result is determined when the notification determination unit determines A gaming machine comprising: a sub-side notifying means for notifying the operation mode when it is a winning combination.

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