JP6098782B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when a player inserts a medal, an effective line is set, and then the player operates the start lever, and a lottery such as a bonus combination, a small combination, and a replay is performed inside the slot machine. At the same time, each reel starts to rotate, and after each reel starts to rotate, the stop switch is operated to generate a stop command, whereby each reel is sequentially stopped and one game is completed. When all reels stop rotating, the winning combination will be awarded if the combination of the winning combination on the active line is stopped, and the player will receive a medal reward or a game state transition privilege. Is done. For this reason, it can be said that the slot machine is characterized in that it can actively participate in a game of watching a change of a symbol and stopping at a predetermined symbol (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In such a slot machine, if the lottery result of the role is a bonus role winning, the bonus role winning is carried over until the bonus winning prize is established, while the lottery result of the role is a small role winning or replay winning In general, the winning result is invalidated after the game ends, regardless of whether or not a prize is established.

JP 2009-131479 A

  For example, when a winning combination that is likely to be missed is won and the occurrence of a miss is confirmed when one reel stops, the player has the impression that the subsequent stop switch operation is useless, There is a possibility that you will not be able to participate actively in the game.

  The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but also applies to other gaming machines that circulate and display a plurality of types of patterns and terminate the cyclic display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means. It is a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to actively participate in a game.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of circulation display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns, a start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the patterns by the respective circulation display means, and a lottery of a combination The combination of the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the winning combination, and a plurality of stop operating units operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the symbols And a bonus granting means for granting a bonus to a player as a winning establishment, the lottery result of the combination is the first result, and the first stop operation corresponding to the first circulation display means When the means is operated at the first timing, the first circulation display means is controlled to stop so that the first picture stops at the specified position, and the first stop operation means is operated at a timing different from the first timing. If so, first stop control means for controlling the first circulation display means so that the first picture does not stop at the specified position, and the first stop control means stops the first picture at the specified position. In this case, the first stop information setting means for setting the first stop information used when the other circulation display means is controlled to stop so that the first winning corresponding to the first result can be established; If the stop control means does not stop the first picture at the specified position, the second stop information setting means for setting second stop information used when stopping the other circulation display means, and lottery of the combination When the result is the second result and the first stop operation means is operated at the second timing, the first circulation display means is controlled to stop so that the second picture stops at the specified position, and the first The stop operating means is the second tie. Second stop control means for controlling the first circulation display means so that the second picture does not stop at the specified position, and the second stop control means is the second picture When stopping at the specified position, third stop information setting for setting third stop information used when stop control of other circulation display means is performed so that a second winning corresponding to the second result can be established. And fourth stop information setting means for setting fourth stop information used when stop control of other circulation display means is performed when the second stop control means does not stop the second picture at the specified position. The second stop information is configured such that when the second stop operation means corresponding to the second circulation display means is operated at a predetermined timing, the predetermined picture stops at a specific position, and the fourth stop information information When the second stop operation means is operated at the predetermined timing, the predetermined picture does not stop at the specific position, and the lottery result of the combination is the first result, and the first circulation display means The case where the first picture does not stop at the specified position, and the case where the lottery result of the combination is the second result and the second picture of the first circulation display means does not stop at the specified position. In addition, there is provided correspondence relation notifying means capable of notifying a correspondence relation between the stop pattern of the predetermined pattern of the second circulation display means and the lottery result of the combination.

  It becomes possible to make a player actively participate in the game.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal game states. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows stop information 2nd setting processing. The figure which shows an example of the number of slips calculated at the time of weak cherry winning. The figure which shows an example of the stop appearance at the time of weak cherry winning. The figure which shows an example of the number of slip calculated at the time of strong cherry winning. The figure which shows an example of the stop appearance at the time of strong cherry winning. The figure which shows an example of the number of slips calculated at the time of weak watermelon winning. The figure which shows an example of the stop appearance at the time of weak watermelon winning. The figure which shows an example of the number of slip calculated at the time of strong watermelon winning. The figure which shows an example of the stop appearance at the time of strong watermelon winning. The flowchart which shows lottery result command processing. The flowchart which shows a stop symbol command process. The figure for demonstrating suggestion production.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 is formed in a box shape having an open front as a whole, and is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front, and the front door 12 has a bearing portion 14a at a position corresponding to each support shaft 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. The front door 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the front door 12 so as to be movable. Further, the front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 that is integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. The game panel 25 is formed with three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are disposed on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. . For example, the stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse). Be controlled. In the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the reel index sensor detects that the reel has made one rotation, a detection signal is output to the main controller 101 described later each time the reel is detected. Therefore, main controller 101 determines the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch the symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps the symbols visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, or displays the display window. It is possible to perform control to stop a predetermined symbol at a position where it can be visually recognized from 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. These numbers are symbols that are visible to the main controller 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Is a number for recognizing and not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As a symbol, a “replay” symbol (for example, the 20th of the left reel 32L), a “red 7” symbol (for example, the 19th of the left reel 32L), a “bell” symbol (for example, the 18th of the left reel 32L), "Youth" design (for example, 16th of left reel 32L), "Watermelon" design (for example, 15th of left reel 32L), "White 7" design (for example, 12th of left reel 32L), "Cherry" design There are nine types (for example, the eleventh of the left reel 32L), the “young (white)” symbol (for example, the seventh of the left reel 32L), and the “BAR” symbol (for example, the second of the left reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

  Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R is formed so that there are three symbols from which the entire symbol can be visually recognized out of the twenty-one symbols attached to the corresponding reel. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  In this slot machine 10, a total of three combination lines are set, one in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction so as to connect the positions where these nine symbols are visible. ing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, a middle line L1 connecting the middle symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is set as a horizontal combination line. Further, as a combination line in an oblique direction, a lower right line L2 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, and the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M. A right rising line L3 connecting the upper symbol of the symbol and the right reel 32R is set. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out is given or the gaming state is shifted as winning establishment. Benefits are granted.

  FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols for winning and a privilege to be given when winning.

  Small prizes for which medals are paid out include a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, and a bell prize. When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L stops on the active line, four medals are paid out as a cherry prize. In the case of a cherry winning, any symbols may be stopped on the active line for the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. In other words, if the combination of the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L and the arbitrary symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stops on the active line, it can be said that the cherry prize is established. When the “watermelon” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the active line, eight medals are paid out as a watermelon prize. When the “bell” symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the active line, 10 medals are paid out as a bell winning.

  The state transition winnings for which the game state shifts include a first BB winning, a second BB winning, a first RB winning, and a second RB winning. When the “red 7” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the active line, the first BB winning is made, and the “white 7” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are aligned on the active line. If it stops at, it becomes the second BB prize. When the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established, the medal payout is not performed, but the gaming state shifts to a BB state which is one kind of special gaming state. In addition, when the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “BAR” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped side by side on the active line, the first RB win is made, and the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32L When the “white 7” symbol on the reel 32M and the “BAR” symbol on the right reel 32R stop side by side on the active line, a second RB win is awarded. When the first RB winning or the second RB winning is established, the medal payout is not performed, but the gaming state shifts to the RB state which is one kind of the special gaming state.

  As a prize to which a privilege other than medal payout or game state transition is given, there is a re-game prize. When the “replay” symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop alongside the active line, the player should reduce the number of medals owned, although the medal payout and the game state transition are not performed as a re-game winning prize. It is possible to play the next game without inserting medals.

  Hereinafter, a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning prize is also referred to as a winning symbol combination. For example, a combination of watermelon symbols is a combination of symbols for winning a watermelon, that is, a combination of a “watermelon” symbol, a “watermelon” symbol, and a “watermelon” symbol. The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the winnings are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the first RB symbol is a “red 7” symbol for the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, and a “BAR” symbol for the right reel 32R.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated while a predetermined number of medals are inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. Each of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disposed immediately below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of symbols based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting game media. If attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 45 is directly inserted by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by a selector 46 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 46a. When the medal path switching solenoid 46a is not excited, the medal is guided to the discharge path 48, and when the medal path switching solenoid 46a is excited, the medal is switched. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 that stores medals and a payout device 53 that pays out medals to a player. The payout device 53 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48 and to pay out the medal to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, a reserve tank 54 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 51 to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the reserve tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 52 a is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 54.

  A button-like return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically operated so that the medal jammed in the selector 46 becomes a medal. It is returned from the discharge port 49.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, there is provided a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as game media at a time. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. It should be noted that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, whereas each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. In other words, it can be said to constitute indirect input means for indirectly inputting game media.

  A button-like effect switch 66 that is operated when a predetermined auxiliary effect is started is provided on the right side of the first credit insertion switch 56.

  A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. In other words, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the stored and stored condition, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 49 as an actual medal. In this case, if paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the checkout switch 59 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored game media.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals credited, and a remaining payout number that displays the number of remaining medals to be paid out before the BB state ends. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided. Although these display parts 60-62 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  The upper part of the front door 12 has an upper lamp 63 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that produce various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state. Speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 65. A display control device 81 for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65.

  A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 accommodates a power supply device 91 therein, and includes a power switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, the hall manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turning it ON. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when the error state is reset but also when the winning probability of the slot machine 10 is changed.

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that manages and manages games is attached to the housing 11.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 102 which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation) and a start detection sensor that detects an operation of the start lever 41 are provided. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a that individually detect the operation of each of the stop switches 42 to 44, a inserted medal detection sensor 45a that detects a medal inserted from the medal slot 45, and a medal paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a-58a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion switch 56-58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72 Sensor 72a, setting key insertion hole 7 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that the setting key is inserted and turned ON are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the CPU 102 via the input / output port 104. It has become.

  A power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 includes a power supply unit 91 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91 b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power-off state and generates a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also when the power switch 71 powers off. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply has been shut off when this drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104. The CPU 102 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81.

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a sufficient time for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 101 is secured.

  On the output side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), a medal path switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, a credit A display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, an external concentration terminal board 121 that can transmit information to a hall management device (not shown), and the like are connected via an input / output port 104. Yes.

  The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and includes a substrate on which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving a signal from the main control device 101, the display control device 81 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base for executing auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 which is a main base for overall management of games. The display control device 81 is connected to an effect switch 66 (more specifically, an effect switch detection sensor for detecting an operation of the effect switch 66). Various display units 60 to 62 may be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

  The CPU 102 described above includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for assuring, as is well known, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 15 is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 106 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the power to the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 106 has a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of a combination, and stop information used when stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In addition to the stop information storage area 106b for storing the game information, the status information storage area 106c for storing the game status such as the BB status, etc., a backup area is provided.

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shutdown by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before power-off based on the backup area information. . Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by a power failure process (see FIG. 10), and restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

  Further, a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power is shut off, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 can be broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. NMI interrupt processing that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, a process related to the progress of the game, that is, a timer interrupt process and a normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process periodically executed by the main control apparatus 101. A timer interrupt is generated every 1.49 msec by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101, for example.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, an outline of the power failure process will be described.

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main controller 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets a power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in RAM 106.

  In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed. If the transmission is not completed, the present process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. If the command transmission has been completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is stored in the backup area of the RAM 106. Thereafter, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal when the power failure is eliminated is stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state is recovered, so that writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the main processing is performed.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

  That is, in step S104, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor that is a respective rotating drum driving motor is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether the read result is normal. A sensor monitoring process for monitoring the above is performed. In step S108, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process for outputting the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 121 is performed.

  In step S110, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a lottery result command to be described later to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 is returned to the corresponding register in the CPU 102, respectively. Thereafter, in step S115, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control related to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start process, the process waits until the display control device 81 and the like finish initialization. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S213 is performed.

  As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random value used in the previous game) is cleared. Thereafter, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not a re-game winning is established in the previous game. When a re-game winning is established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, when a re-game winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If a re-game winning is not established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed to check whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result of the sensor monitoring processing step S107 of the timer interruption process, and an abnormality has occurred. If the error occurs, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. If the settlement switch 59 has been operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal I do. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process If either one is performed, a medal insertion process for changing the number of bets or the like is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. Further, if neither the medal insertion nor the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

  After completion of the start waiting process, it is determined in step S205 whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a specified number (3 in the present embodiment). If the bet number has not reached the specified number, step S204 is performed. Returning to the start waiting process, the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed. If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. When the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed among the processes.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are betted. Means that a command has occurred. In such a case, a start command is set in step S207. Here, the start command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that a start command has been generated. However, in the normal process, various commands such as the start command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed in the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above. When the start command is set, the effective line setting process for setting the above-described three combination lines L1 to L3 as effective lines is performed in step S208, and the medal path switching solenoid 46a is de-energized in step S209. And bet acceptance is prohibited. Thereafter, the lottery process in step S210, the reel control process in step S211, the medal payout process in step S212, and the bonus state process in step S213 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

  Next, the lottery process of step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 106. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After acquiring the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is selected is selected. The slot machine 10 is roughly divided into three types of game states: a normal game state, a BB state, and an RB state. In step S302, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c, and a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. For example, when the setting flag is not set in the state information storage area 106c, it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the normal gaming state lottery table is selected. Further, in this slot machine 10, a six-stage winning probability from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” is prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation is performed. Thus, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In step S302, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected when the setting state is “setting 1”, and the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected when it is “setting 6”.

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a normal gaming state lottery table selected in the “setting 3” normal gaming state. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination and a point value PV.

  After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined is set in subsequent step S304. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and a new point value PV corresponding to 1 as the current index value IV is added to the random value. The determination value is DV.

  Thereafter, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If it exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, if the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 11, in step S306, a winning flag indicating that the first BB, the first watermelon and the second watermelon are won is set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

  By the way, when the set winning flag is a winning flag indicating that the bell has been won, a winning flag indicating that the first watermelon has been won, and a winning flag indicating that the second watermelon has been won. If there is a winning flag indicating that the first cherry has been won, a winning flag indicating that the second cherry has been won, and a winning flag indicating that the player has won the replay Is reset after the end of the game in which the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is set (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, a case where the winning flag is a winning flag indicating that the first BB has been won or a winning flag indicating that the second BB has been won (hereinafter collectively referred to as “BB winning flag”) and the first RB. And a winning flag indicating that the second RB has been won (hereinafter, collectively referred to as “RB winning flag”), a corresponding winning has been established. As one of the conditions, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is reset. That is, the BB winning flag and the RB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 1 to 6, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and the current index value IV is 8 to 8. If it is 13, 15 to 20, 22 to 27, 29 to 34, the small role winning flag or replay winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and if the current index value IV is 7, 14, 21, 28 The corresponding winning flag is not set. In other words, in a game in which the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag is carried over, when winning a role other than the first BB, second BB, first RB, and second RB, the corresponding winning flag is set, while the first BB, If any one of 2BB, first RB, and second RB is won, the corresponding winning flag is not set.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S305, whether or not a winning combination is made is determined based on the determination value DV. Incidentally, when the winning combination determination is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the winning probability is as follows.

  The probability of winning when IV = 1, that is, the probability of winning only for replaying is about 1 / 7.31. The probability of winning when IV = 2, that is, the probability of winning only for the bell is about 9.53. The probability of winning when IV = 3, that is, the probability of winning only the first watermelon is about 1/252. The probability of winning when IV = 4, that is, the probability of winning the first and second watermelons is about 1/993. The probability of winning when IV = 5, that is, the probability of winning only the first cherry is about 182 times. The probability of winning when IV = 6, that is, the probability of winning the first cherry and the second cherry is about 1/341.

  The probability of winning when IV = 7, that is, the probability of winning only for the first BB is about 1/1490. The probability of winning in the case of IV = 8, that is, the probability of winning in the first BB and replay is about 1/800. The probability of winning when IV = 9, that is, the probability of winning the first BB and the bell is about 1/100. The probability of winning when IV = 10, that is, the probability of winning the first BB and the first watermelon is about 1/550. The probability of winning when IV = 11, that is, the probability of winning the first BB, first watermelon, and second watermelon is about 1/980. The probability of winning when IV = 12, that is, the probability of winning the first BB and the first cherry is about 1/13100. The probability of winning when IV = 13, that is, the probability of winning the first BB, the first cherry, and the second cherry is about 1/2620.

  The probability of winning when IV = 14, that is, the probability of winning only for the second BB is about 1/1490. The probability of winning in the case of IV = 15, that is, the probability of winning in the second BB and replay is about 1/800. The probability of winning when IV = 16, that is, the probability of winning the second BB and the bell is about 1/13100. The probability of winning when IV = 17, that is, the probability of winning the second BB and the first watermelon is about 1/6550. The probability of winning when IV = 18, that is, the probability of winning the second BB, the first watermelon, and the second watermelon is about 1/2980. The probability of winning when IV = 19, that is, the probability of winning the second BB and the first cherry is about 1/13100. The probability of winning when IV = 20, that is, the probability of winning the second BB, the first cherry, and the second cherry is about 1/2620.

  The probability of winning when IV = 21, that is, the probability of winning only the first RB is about 1640. The probability of winning in the case of IV = 22, that is, the probability of winning in the first RB and replay is about 21/800. The probability of winning when IV = 23, that is, the probability of winning the first RB and the bell is about 13/100. The probability of winning when IV = 24, that is, the probability of winning the first RB and first watermelon is about 1/5040. The probability of winning when IV = 25, that is, the probability of winning the first RB, the first watermelon, and the second watermelon is about 1/5960. The probability of winning when IV = 26, that is, the probability of winning the first RB and the first cherry is about 1/370. The probability of winning when IV = 27, that is, the probability of winning the first RB, the first cherry, and the second cherry is about 1/360.

  The probability of winning when IV = 28, that is, the probability of winning only for the second RB is about 1640. The probability of winning in the case of IV = 29, that is, the probability of winning in the second RB and replay is about 21/800. The probability of winning when IV = 30, that is, the probability of winning the second RB and the bell is about 1/100. The probability of winning when IV = 31, that is, the probability of winning the second RB and the first watermelon is about 1/5040. The probability of winning when IV = 32, that is, the probability of winning the second RB, the first watermelon and the second watermelon is about 1/5960. The probability of winning when IV = 33, that is, the probability of winning the second RB and the first cherry is about 1/370. The probability of winning when IV = 34, that is, the probability of winning the second RB, the first cherry, and the second cherry is about 1/360.

  The probability of losing no winning combination will be about 1.35.

  After the winning flag is set in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning combination determination has ended. In such a case, a lottery result command is set in step S309. Here, the lottery result command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the combination determination. In step S310, stop information setting processing for setting stop information for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery processing is terminated.

  In the stop information setting process, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the reaching symbol (arrival symbol number) that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) and the stop that actually stops at the base point position Stop information for deriving the relationship between symbols (stop symbol numbers) is set. In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. In the stop information setting process, stop information is set so that one of the five patterns of stop modes can be calculated for each symbol number of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

  In this way, by setting the stop information so that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop before the specified time (190 msec) elapses from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the display windows 26L, It is possible to give the player an impression as if the symbol arrangement (hereinafter referred to as “stop appearance”) that stops within the visible range from 26M and 26R is determined by the player's operation. In addition, by making it possible to slide up to 4 symbols, it becomes possible to stop combinations of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery on the active line as much as possible within the specified time. .

  In the stop information setting process, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is confirmed, and stop information uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag is set in the stop information storing area 106b of the RAM 106. . At this time, when only one winning combination is won, set the stop information set so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as winning symbol) stops on any active line. However, when multiple winning combinations are won, the symbol corresponding to the predetermined combination is set to stop on one of the active lines so that the winning combination of the predetermined combination can be given priority. Set stop information. Specifically, if one of the first BB, the second BB, the first RB, and the second RB (hereinafter collectively referred to as “bonus”) is selected for replay, a replay win is awarded from the bonus win. Stop information is set so as to be established with priority. If bonuses and small roles are won, stop information will be given so that bonus winnings can be established if small winnings cannot be established, so that small winnings are given priority over bonus winnings. set.

  Here, the symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  In the slot machine 10, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols at the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. For this reason, if the interval between the same symbols is 4 or less, the winning symbol is stopped on any valid line when it becomes the winning symbol regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42-44. Can be made. Further, for the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, since effective lines are set at three positions of the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage, the stop switches 42 and 44 are provided when the interval between the same symbols is 6 symbols or less. Regardless of the operation timing, when the winning symbol is reached, the winning symbol can be stopped on any active line.

  On each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, a “replay” symbol that is a replay symbol is arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when the replay is won and stop information is set for establishing a replay win, the “replay” symbol is stopped on the predetermined active line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. And replay winning can be established.

  On each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, “bell” symbols, which are bell symbols, are arranged such that the interval between the same symbols is four symbols or less. For this reason, when the stop information for winning the bell and setting the bell winning is set, the “bell” symbol is stopped on the predetermined effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. And a Bell prize can be established.

  The “cherry” symbol, “watermelon” symbol, “red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol, and “BAR” symbol are arranged in such a way that the interval between the same symbol symbols is 5 or more apart. ing. For this reason, when one of the first cherry, the second cherry, the first watermelon, the second watermelon, and the bonus is won, the stop information for establishing the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is set. However, in order to establish a winning, the player needs to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol.

  Next, the reel control processing in step S211 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in step S401.

  In the rotation start process, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel started to rotate in the previous game. Wait until When the wait time has elapsed, a wait time for the next game is reset, and a motor control initialization process for setting rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing such processing, stepping motor acceleration processing is started in stepping motor control processing S106 of timer interruption processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. For this reason, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not immediately start rotating. Thereafter, the process waits until the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R rotate at a constant rotation speed, and sets a constant rotation command when the rotation is constant, and ends the rotation start process. Here, the constant speed rotation command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R has been rotated at a constant speed.

  Following the rotation start process, in step S402, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any one of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S403 to determine whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If no stop command has been generated, the system waits until a stop command is generated. If a stop command is generated, a stop command command is set in step S404. Here, the stop command command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp which stop switch is operated to generate the stop command. When the stop command command is set, stop control processing shown in steps S405 to S412 is performed in order to stop the rotating reel.

  In step S405, the symbol number of the reaching symbol that has reached the base point position at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the subsequent step S406, the number of reels to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. Thereafter, in step S407, the calculated number of threads is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined. In step S408, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S409. Do. Thereafter, in step S410, a stop symbol command transmitted to the display control device 81 is set to grasp the symbol number stopped at the base point position (that is, each symbol stopped on the active line). In step S411, all symbols are stopped. It is determined whether the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, stop information second setting processing is performed in step S412. When the stop information second setting process is completed, the process returns to step S402.

  In the stop information second setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not there is one reel stopped in step S501. If the number of stopped reels is not one, the present process is ended as it is. If the number of stopped reels is one, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether or not the left reel 32L is stopped. judge. If the left reel 32L is stopped, the process proceeds to step S503, and the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the base point position is acquired. In step S504, based on the acquired stop symbol number and the set winning flag, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility of winning, that is, whether or not the winning symbol is stopped on the active line. To do. If there is a possibility that a winning will be established, the process proceeds to step S505, and it is determined whether or not a combination having a possibility of winning a prize is a small combination or replay. If the winning combination that is likely to be won is a small role or replay, the process proceeds to step S506, and the winning establishment stop for establishing the small role winning or replay winning corresponding to the set winning flag is made. Set the information. Thereafter, this process is terminated. If the winning combination that is likely to be won is not a small role or replay, it means that a bonus winning may be established. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S507, and bonus winning stop information for establishing a bonus winning corresponding to the set winning flag is set. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S504 that there is no possibility of winning a prize, the process proceeds to step S508, and it is determined whether or not a winning combination that may be missed is won. Specifically, it is determined whether or not one of the first cherry, the second cherry, the first watermelon, and the second watermelon is won. If any one of the first cherry, the second cherry, the first watermelon, and the second watermelon is won, it is determined that there is no possibility of winning in step S504, so that a miss is generated. Means. In such a case, winning combination suggestion stop information for suggesting a winning combination is set in step S509, and this process is terminated. If none of the first cherry, the second cherry, the first watermelon, or the second watermelon is won, stop information for winning non-winning is set in step S510 to avoid the winning. End the process.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the reels other than the left reel 32L, that is, the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R are stopped, irregular pressing stop information is set in step S511, and this process ends. When setting the irregular pressing stop information, the processes other than steps S508 and S509 are performed among the processes in steps S503 to S510, and the corresponding stop information is set as the irregular pressing stop information. In other words, when the reel that is stopped first is the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R, even if a situation occurs where a miss occurs, the winning combination suggestion information is not set, and the winning non-winning stop information is set.

  Returning to the description of the reel control process, if it is determined in step S411 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S413. The payout determination process is a process of setting the payout number of medals as one of the conditions that the combination of winning symbols is arranged on the active line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. Determine. If a winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination is associated with the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag, the winning winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not correspond to the winning flag, an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed while the slot machine 10 is set in an error state. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is completed, a winning result command is set in step S414 so that the display control device 81 can recognize the winning combination in the current game, and the reel control process is ended.

  Next, the outline of the medal payout process in step S212 will be described.

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the payout number set in the payout information storage area is zero. If the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a small winning combination has not been established. In such a case, based on the winning combination set set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not a re-game winning is achieved. If the re-game winning is not established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is. finish. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals are paid out, and the medal payout process is terminated. Specifically, regarding the payout of medals, when the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the payout number is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after the addition is added. It is displayed on the credit display unit 60. In addition, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the payout number, the medal payout rotating plate is driven and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 51. It pays out to the medal tray 50 through the exit 49. In the medal payout process, a process of changing the payout number displayed on the payout number display unit 62 in accordance with the medal payout is also performed.

  An outline of the bonus state process in step S213 will be described.

  Prior to the description of the bonus state process, the BB state and the RB state will be described. The RB state is composed of 12 small role games. The small role game is a game in which the probability that a prize (for example, a watermelon prize or the like) for which a medal payout privilege is given is established is much higher than that in the normal gaming state. Then, when winning is established 8 times during the small role game, the RB state is ended even before the small role game is played 12 times. The BB state is a gaming state in which the small role game continues until the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (specifically, 345).

  In the bonus state process, first, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state or the RB state. If it is not the BB state or the RB state, it is determined whether the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag and the RB winning flag are not set, the bonus state process is terminated as it is. If the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag is set, one of the first BB winning, the second BB winning, the first RB winning, and the second RB winning is based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. It is determined whether or not is established. If no winning is achieved, the bonus state process is terminated as it is.

  When the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established, the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is cleared, the BB setting flag is set in the state information storing area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to BB. State. Also, a process of setting 345 in the remaining payout counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB state provided in the status information storage area 106c, and displaying 345 on the remaining payout number display unit 61. I do. Thereafter, the bonus state process is terminated.

  When the first RB winning or the second RB winning is established, the RB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is cleared and the RB setting flag is set in the state information storing area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to RB. State. Thereafter, 8 is set in the remaining payout payout counter for counting the number of wins established in the RB state, and 12 is set in the small role game counter for counting the remaining number of small role games. End the process. The remaining payout / winning counter and the small role game counter are provided in the state information storage area 106c.

  If the current gaming state is the BB state, it is determined whether or not a winning has been established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determining process. When a winning is established, the medal payout number corresponding to the winning combination is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining payout counter is 0, and if it is not 0, the bonus state process is terminated as it is. When the value of the remaining payout counter becomes 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied, and thus the bonus state process is ended after clearing the BB setting flag.

  If the current gaming state is the RB state, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. When a winning is achieved, the value of the remaining payout winning counter is decremented by 1. Thereafter, or when it is determined that no winning has been established, the value of the small role game counter is decremented by one. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not any of the remaining payout / winning counter or the small role game counter has become zero. If any of them is 0, that is, if the winning is established 8 times or the small role game is consumed 12 times, it means that the RB state end condition is established, so after clearing the RB setting flag End the bonus state process. When neither the remaining payout / winning counter or the small role game counter is 0, that is, when the winning is not yet established 8 times and the small role game is not digested 12 times, the bonus state processing is terminated. To do.

  The slot machine 10 is configured so that the winning combination can be grasped from the stoppage of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R when a failure occurs. Therefore, in the following, this configuration will be described with a specific example.

  First, the operation timing of each of the stop switches 42 to 44 will be described with reference to FIG. In the slot machine 10, there are a cherry winning and a watermelon winning as a winning mode that may cause a miss.

  In order to avoid missing the cherry winning, it is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 when any of the symbols No. 5 to No. 11 and No. 16 to No. 1 of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage. .

  In order to avoid missing the watermelon prize, it is necessary to operate the middle stop switch 42 when any of the symbols 3 to 7 and 9 to 13 of the middle reel 32M has reached the lower stage. . The operation timing of the left stop switch 42 and the right stop switch 44 varies depending on which stop switch 42, 44 is operated first because an effective line is set at each of the upper, middle, and lower positions. When the left stop switch 42 is operated first, the left stop switch 42 is operated when any of the symbols 0 to 6 and 9 to 15 of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage. The right stop switch 44 needs to be operated when any of the symbols No. 0 to No. 4 and No. 8 to No. 17 of the right reel 32R has reached an effective line where a watermelon winning can be established. When the right stop switch 44 is operated first, the right stop switch 44 is operated when any of the symbols No. 6 to No. 17 and No. 19 to No. 4 of the right reel 32R has reached the lower stage. The left stop switch 42 must be operated when any of the symbols 2 to 6 and 11 to 15 of the left reel 32L has reached the effective line where the watermelon winning can be established.

  As described above, when a player who wants to avoid the occurrence of overshooting operates the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 for the first time, he / she operates all the stop switches 42 to 44 at the timing described above, that is, all the reels 32L, It is necessary to push 32M and 32R. On the other hand, when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, the left stop switch 42 is operated when any of the symbols No. 5, No. 6, No. 9 to No. 11 reaches the lower stage, and the left reel When the 32L “watermelon” symbol stops on the effective line, the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 may be operated aiming at the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. Therefore, when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, it is possible to reduce the load for operating the stop switch aiming at the symbol. Here, the “Red 7” symbol, the “White 7” symbol, and the “BAR” symbol have a wider width than other symbols such as the “Cherry” symbol, compared with other symbols. The structure is easy to see. Since the “white 7” symbol is arranged on the number 10 of the left reel 32L, even the inferior player who operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol has the “white 7” number 10. By operating the left stop switch 42 aiming at a symbol, the frequency of occurrence of missing can be reduced.

  Next, the result of lottery drawing will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the normal gaming state lottery table, as shown in FIG. 13, 34 types of determination targets are set, and the chance to win a small role or replay (IV = 1 to 6) and only a bonus are won. Opportunity (IV = 7, 14, 21, 28), opportunity to win the bonus and small role (IV = 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-34), bonus and re- The winning combination of each determination target is set so that an opportunity (IV = 8, 15, 22, 29) of overlapping winning in the game occurs.

  In the case of the normal gaming state of setting 3, the winning probabilities of each combination are as follows.

  The winning probability of the first BB and the winning probability of the second BB are each about 1/575. In the case of winning the first BB or the second BB, it is a single winner at a rate of about 39%, and a double winner at a rate of about 61%.

  The winning probability of the first RB and the winning probability of the second RB are each about 1/910. When winning the first RB or the second RB, the winner will be a single winner at a rate of approximately 25%, and the winner will be duplicated at a rate of approximately 75%.

  The winning probability of replaying is about 7.30. If a replay is won, the bonus will also be won at a rate of about 0.13%. The ratio of the bonus type at the time of bonus overlapping winning is 25% for the first BB, 25% for the second BB, 25% for the first RB, and 25% for the second RB.

  The winning probability of Bell is about 9.50. If you win the bell, you will also win a bonus of about 0.29%. The ratio of the bonus type at the time of bonus overlapping winning is 25% for the first BB, 25% for the second BB, 25% for the first RB, and 25% for the second RB.

  The probability of winning the first cherry while not winning the second cherry is about 1/164. If you win the 1st cherry but do not win the 2nd cherry, you will also win the bonus at a rate of about 10%. The ratio of the bonus type at the time of winning the bonus overlap is 12.5% for the first BB, 12.5% for the second BB, 37.5% for the first RB, and 37.5% for the second RB. . In the following, the fact that the first cherry was won but the second cherry was not won is referred to as “weak cherry won”.

  The probability of winning both the first cherry and the second cherry is about 1/256. If both the first cherry and the second cherry are won, the bonus is also won at a rate of about 25%. The ratio of the bonus type at the time of bonus overlapping winning is about 39% for the first BB, about 39% for the second BB, about 11% for the first RB, and about 11% for the second RB. Hereinafter, winning both the first cherry and the second cherry is referred to as “strong cherry winning”.

  The probability of winning the first watermelon while not winning the second watermelon is about 1/214. If you win the first watermelon but do not win the second watermelon, you will also win a bonus at a rate of about 15%. The percentage of bonus types at the time of winning the bonus duplication is 21.7% for the first BB, 21.7% for the second BB, 28.3% for the first RB, and 28.3% for the second RB. . In the following, the fact that the first watermelon was won but the second watermelon was not won is referred to as “weak watermelon was won”.

  The probability of winning both the first and second watermelons is about 1/496. If both the first and second watermelons are won, the bonus will also be won at a rate of about 50%. The percentage of bonus types at the time of winning the bonus overlap is about 33.3% for the first BB, about 33.3% for the second BB, about 16.7% for the first RB, and about 16.2 for the second RB. 7%. Hereinafter, winning both the first watermelon and the second watermelon is referred to as “winning strong watermelon”.

  As described above, in this slot machine 10, when winning a bonus, the chance of double winning is higher than single winning, and the player wins either weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, or strong watermelon. If you do, you can expect to win a bonus. In addition, when the weak cherry and the strong cherry are compared, it is more likely that the strong cherry is won and the bonus is more likely to be BB. Similarly, when a weak watermelon and a strong watermelon are compared, it is more likely that the strong watermelon is won, and the possibility that the winning bonus is BB is higher. Therefore, if the player can determine whether he / she has won the cherry or the watermelon, and whether he / she has won or not, he / she can play the game after the next game while inflating the expectation for the bonus winning. .

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the number of slips calculated when the weak cherry is won.

  FIG. 16A is a diagram showing the number of slips calculated based on the stop information set in the stop information setting process when the left reel 32L is first stopped.

  For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the fifth symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, 4 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17A, the 9th “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the lower stage and the 11th “cherry” symbol stops at the upper stage, and the cherry on the lower right line L2 Winning is established.

  In addition, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 9th symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, 2 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17B, the 11th “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the lower stage, and a cherry win is established on the right-up line L3.

  As described above, when the left stop switch 42 is operated at a timing at which the weak cherry is won and the “cherry” symbol can be stopped on the active line, the right cherry line is placed on the right falling line L2 or the right rising line L3. The cherry prize is established.

  On the other hand, for example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 12th symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the “cherry” symbol is effective even if the left reel 32L is slid by 4 symbols. Since it cannot be stopped on the line, 0 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17C, the stoppage of the left reel 32L is such that the “white 7” symbol of No. 12 stops at the lower stage, the “replay” symbol of No. 13 stops at the middle stage, The “Bell” symbol of the number is the stop point that stops at the top.

  FIG. 16B is a diagram showing the number of slips calculated based on the winning combination suggestion stop information when stopping the middle reel 32M, and FIG. 16C shows the case where the right reel 32R is stopped. It is a figure which shows the number of slips calculated based on the stop information for winning combination suggestion. In other words, FIGS. 16B and 16C are diagrams showing the number of slips of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R calculated when a missed cherry has been missed.

  Regarding the middle reel 32M, any of the “red 7” symbol, the “white 7” symbol, and the “BAR” symbol (hereinafter collectively referred to as “bonus symbol”) can be stopped at the upper stage. If it is impossible to stop the bonus symbol in the upper stage, the number of slips is set so that any of symbols 0, 7, or 14 stops in the lower level. Calculated.

  With respect to the right reel 32R, if the bonus symbol can be stopped in the middle, the symbol stops in the middle. If the bonus symbol cannot be stopped in the middle, the first or ninth symbol is displayed. The slip number is calculated so that stops at the bottom.

  Therefore, for example, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the number 15 symbol of the middle reel 32M has reached the lower stage, 2 is calculated as the number of slips of the middle reel 32M, and FIG. As shown, the 19th “red 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops at the upper stage. Also, for example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 15th symbol of the right reel 32R has reached the lower stage, 3 is calculated as the number of slips of the right reel 32R, and FIG. As shown, the 19th “Red 7” symbol of the right reel 32R stops in the middle.

  Incidentally, when the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the 15th symbol of the middle reel 32M reaches the lower stage. In addition, this is a stop event when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 15th symbol of the right reel 32R reaches the lower stage. When the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L stops on the active line, the number of slips of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R is calculated based on the winning establishment stop information instead of the winning combination suggestion stop information ( (See FIG. 15). For this reason, in the case where the cherry win is achieved under the weak cherry win and the case where the cherry win is not established under the weak cherry win, even if the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 are operated at the same timing, it stops. The outcome will be different.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the number of slips calculated when a strong cherry is won.

  FIG. 18A is a diagram showing the number of slips calculated based on the stop information set in the stop information setting process when the left reel 32L is first stopped.

  For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the fifth symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, 4 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L. As a result, as shown in FIG. 19A, the 9th “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the lower stage and the 11th “cherry” symbol stops at the upper stage, and the cherry on the lower right line L2 Winning is established.

  When the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 10th symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, 0 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L. As a result, as shown in FIG. 19B, the 10th “white 7” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the lower stage and the 11th “cherry” symbol stops at the middle stage, and the cherry on the middle line L1. Winning is established.

  When the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 9th symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, 2 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L. As a result, as shown in FIG. 19C, the 11th “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the lower stage, and a cherry win is established on the right-up line L3.

  In this way, when the left stop switch 42 is operated at a timing at which the strong cherry is won and the “cherry” symbol can be stopped on the active line, the right-down line L2, the middle line L1, and the right-up A cherry win is established at any of the lines L3.

  As described above, when a weak cherry is won, the cherry winning is established on the right-down line L2 or the right-up line L3, but not on the middle line L1. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 10th symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage under the weak cherry win, 1 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L, and the 11th The “Cherry” symbol stops at the bottom instead of the middle. The number of slips of No. 7, No. 10, No. 17, and No. 20 in the left reel 32L is different when the weak cherry is won and when the strong cherry is won. For this reason, a player who can operate the left stop switch 42 when the symbol of the symbol number reaches the lower stage, that is, a player who can perform so-called bitter push, has a weak cherry and a strong cherry through the effective line where the cherry prize is established. You can see which of the winners. In the case where a cherry winning is achieved under the strong cherry winning and the case where the cherry winning is achieved under the weak cherry winning, if the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 are operated at the same timing, the stopping result is shown. It will be the same. Accordingly, if the left reel 32L fails to be bitterly pressed, it cannot be determined whether the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won based on the stoppage of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R.

  For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the number 12 symbol on the left reel 32L has reached the lower level, the “cherry” symbol is placed on the effective line even if the left reel 32L is slid by four symbols. Therefore, 0 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L. As a result, as shown in FIG. 19 (d), the stoppage of the left reel 32L is such that the “White 7” symbol of No. 12 stops in the lower row, the “Replay” symbol of No. 13 stops in the middle row, The “Bell” symbol of the number is the stop point that stops at the top.

  FIG. 18B is a diagram showing the number of slips calculated based on the winning combination suggestion stop information when stopping the middle reel 32M, and FIG. 18C shows the case where the right reel 32R is stopped. It is a figure which shows the number of slips calculated based on the stop information for winning combination suggestion. In other words, FIGS. 18B and 18C are diagrams showing the number of slips of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R calculated when a missing is generated in the strong cherry win.

  Regarding the middle reel 32M, if the bonus symbol can be stopped at the upper level, the symbol stops at the upper level, and if the bonus symbol cannot be stopped at the upper level, the numbers 0, 7, 14 The number of slips is calculated so that any symbol of the number stops at the lower stage.

  Regarding the right reel 32R, if the bonus symbol can be stopped at the lower level, the symbol stops at the lower level. If the bonus symbol cannot be stopped at the lower level, the first or ninth symbol is displayed. The slip number is calculated so that stops at the bottom.

  Therefore, for example, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the number 15 symbol of the middle reel 32M has reached the lower stage, 2 is calculated as the number of slips of the middle reel 32M, and FIG. As shown, the 19th “red 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops at the upper stage. Further, for example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 15th symbol of the right reel 32R has reached the lower stage, 4 is calculated as the number of slips of the right reel 32R, and FIG. As shown, the 19th “Red 7” symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the lower stage.

  As described above, when a missed cherries is missed, if the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 are operated aiming at the bonus symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R, the bonus symbols of the middle reel 32M are operated. Stops at the upper stage, and the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the middle stage. Therefore, the player can grasp which of the weak cherry and the strong cherry is won through whether the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R stops in the middle or lower stage. Furthermore, when it is considered to determine which role has been won through the effective line in which the cherry winning is established, it is necessary to bite the left reel 32L, while the right reel 32R when the overshoot occurs. When it is considered to determine which combination has been won through the stop position of the bonus symbol, there is room for five symbols with respect to the operation timing of the right stop switch 44. In addition, when the player operates the left stop switch 42 at an arbitrary timing, the probability that the operation timing is any one of No. 7, No. 10, No. 17, and No. 20 (that is, the strong cherry line from the effective line where the cherry winning is established). And the probability of being able to distinguish between weak cherries) is 4/21. On the other hand, if the player operates the right stop switch 44 at an arbitrary timing, the probability that the operation timing is a timing at which the bonus symbol can be stopped at the lower stage is that three bonus symbols are arranged on the right reel 32R. Therefore, it is 15/21. Therefore, even a player who is inferior in the skill of operating a stop switch aiming at a symbol can easily grasp whether a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won.

  By the way, when the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the 15th symbol of the middle reel 32M reaches the lower stage. In addition, this is a stop event when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 15th symbol of the right reel 32R reaches the lower stage. When the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L stops on the active line, the number of slips of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R is calculated based on the winning establishment stop information instead of the winning combination suggestion stop information ( (See FIG. 15). For this reason, in the case where a cherry winning is achieved under the strong cherry winning and in the case where the cherry winning is not achieved under the strong cherry winning, even if the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 are operated at the same timing, it stops. The outcome will be different.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the number of slips calculated when the weak watermelon is won.

  FIG. 20A is a diagram showing the number of threads calculated based on the stop information set in the stop information setting process when the left reel 32L is first stopped.

  For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 9th symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, 4 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L. As a result, as shown in FIG. 21A, the No. 13 “Replay” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the lower level and the No. 15 “Watermelon” symbol stops at the upper level, and the watermelon on the right downward line L2 Winning is established.

  In addition, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 12th symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, 3 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L. As a result, as shown in FIG. 21B, the 15th “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the lower stage, and a watermelon winning is established on the right-up line L3.

  As described above, when each of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated at a timing at which the weak watermelon is won and the “watermelon” symbol can be stopped on the effective line, the right falling line L2 or the right rising line L3. The watermelon prize is established above.

  On the other hand, for example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 8th symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the “watermelon” symbol is activated even if the left reel 32L is slid to the maximum. Since it cannot be stopped upward, 4 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L. As a result, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), the stoppage of the left reel 32L is such that the “white 7” symbol of No. 12 stops in the lower row, the “replay” symbol of No. 13 stops in the middle row, The “Bell” symbol of the number is the stop point that stops at the top.

  FIG. 20B is a diagram showing the number of slips calculated based on the winning combination suggestion stop information when stopping the middle reel 32M, and FIG. 20C shows the case where the right reel 32R is stopped. It is a figure which shows the number of slips calculated based on the stop information for winning combination suggestion. That is, FIGS. 20B and 20C are diagrams showing the number of slips of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R calculated when a missed drop occurs under the weak watermelon winning.

  Regarding the middle reel 32M, if the bonus symbol can be stopped on the frame if the bonus symbol can be stopped on the frame, No. 0, 6 if the bonus symbol cannot be stopped on the frame. The number of slips is calculated so that any of the symbols No. 7, No. 7 and No. 15 stops at the lower stage. That is, for the middle reel 32M, the number of slips is calculated so that the bonus symbol does not stop at any of the upper, middle and lower stages.

  With respect to the right reel 32R, if the bonus symbol can be stopped in the middle, the symbol stops in the middle. If the bonus symbol cannot be stopped in the middle, the first or ninth symbol is displayed. The slip number is calculated so that stops at the bottom.

  Therefore, for example, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the 15th symbol of the middle reel 32M reaches the lower stage, 1 is calculated as the number of slips of the middle reel 32M, and FIG. As shown in the figure, the symbols 16 to 18 of the middle reel 32M are stopped in the display window, and the “red 7” symbol of 19 is stopped on the frame. Further, for example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 15th symbol of the right reel 32R has reached the lower stage, 3 is calculated as the number of slips of the right reel 32R, and FIG. As shown, the 19th “Red 7” symbol of the right reel 32R stops in the middle.

  When comparing the stoppage in the case where a miss occurs under the weak cherry win and the stop outcome in the case of a dropout under the weak watermelon winning, the stop outcome of the right reel 32R is the same. However, the stopping appearance of the middle reel 32M is different. In other words, if a missed cherries is missed and the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing at which the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M can be stopped at the upper stage, the bonus symbol stops at the upper stage. On the other hand, if a missed watermelon is missed, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing at which the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M can be stopped at the upper level, the bonus symbols are displayed at the upper, middle and lower levels. Neither stop.

  When comparing the stoppage in the case where a miss occurs under the strong cherry winning and the stop outcome in the case where a drop occurs under the weak watermelon winning, the stop outcome of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R is compared. Are different from each other. In other words, if a missed out occurs due to the strong cherry winning, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing at which the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M can be stopped at the upper level, the bonus symbol stops at the upper level. On the other hand, if a missed watermelon is missed, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing at which the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M can be stopped at the upper level, the bonus symbols are displayed at the upper, middle and lower levels. Neither stop. In addition, when a miss is generated due to the strong cherry winning, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at a timing at which the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R can be stopped at the lower level, the bonus symbol stops at the lower level. On the other hand, in the event that a missed watermelon is missed, if the right stop switch 44 is operated at a timing at which the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R can be stopped at the lower level, the timing at which the bonus symbol reaches the lower level. Except when the right stop switch 44 is operated, the bonus symbol stops not in the lower stage but in the middle stage.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of the number of slips calculated when a strong watermelon is won.

  FIG. 22A is a diagram showing the number of threads calculated based on the stop information set in the stop information setting process when the left reel 32L is first stopped.

  For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 9th symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, 4 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L. As a result, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), the “replay” symbol of No. 13 on the left reel 32L stops at the lower stage, the “watermelon” symbol of No. 15 stops at the upper stage, and the watermelon on the lower right line L2 Winning is established.

  When the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 10th symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, 4 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L. As a result, as shown in FIG. 22B, the 14th “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the lower stage, and the 15th “watermelon” symbol stops at the middle stage, and a watermelon winning is awarded on the middle line L1. Is established.

  When the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 12th symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, 3 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L. As a result, as shown in FIG. 22C, the 15th “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the lower stage, and a watermelon winning is established on the right-up line L3.

  As described above, when the left stop switch 42 is operated at a timing at which the strong watermelon is won and the “watermelon” symbol can be stopped on the effective line, the right-down line L2, the middle line L1, and the right-up line. A watermelon prize is established at any of the lines L3.

  As described above, when a weak watermelon is won, the watermelon winning is established on the right-down line L2 or the right-up line L3, but not on the middle line L1. For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 10th symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage under the weak watermelon winning, 3 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L, and the 15th symbol The “watermelon” symbol stops at the top, not the middle. When the weak watermelon is won and when the strong watermelon is won, the number of slips of No. 1 and No. 10 in the left reel 32L is different. For this reason, a player who can operate the left stop switch 42 when the symbol of the symbol number reaches the lower stage, that is, a player who can perform so-called bitter push, is a weak watermelon and a strong watermelon You can see which of the winners.

  Further, the number of slips of No. 7, No. 10, No. 17, and No. 20 in the left reel 32L is different when the weak cherry is won and when the strong cherry is won. Therefore, when the player does not know the winning combination and wants to know which of the weak line, strong cherry, weak watermelon, or strong watermelon is won from the active line where the winning is established, the left reel 32L No. 10 It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 when this symbol reaches the lower stage.

  For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 8th symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, even if the left reel 32L is slid to the maximum, the “watermelon” symbol is placed on the effective line. Since it cannot be stopped, 4 is calculated as the number of slips of the left reel 32L. As a result, as shown in FIG. 23 (d), the stoppage of the left reel 32L is such that the “White 7” symbol of No. 12 stops in the lower row, the “Replay” symbol of No. 13 stops in the middle row, The “Bell” symbol of the number is the stop point that stops at the top.

  FIG. 22B is a diagram showing the number of slips calculated based on the winning combination suggestion stop information when stopping the middle reel 32M, and FIG. 22C shows the case where the right reel 32R is stopped. It is a figure which shows the number of slips calculated based on the stop information for winning combination suggestion. In other words, FIGS. 22B and 22C are diagrams showing the number of slips of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R calculated when a loss occurs in the strong watermelon winning.

  Regarding the middle reel 32M, if the bonus symbol can be stopped in the middle, the symbol stops in the middle, and if the bonus symbol cannot be stopped in the middle, the numbers 1, 7, 16 The number of slips is calculated so that any symbol of the number stops in the middle.

  With respect to the right reel 32R, if the bonus symbol can be stopped in the middle, the symbol stops in the middle. If the bonus symbol cannot be stopped in the middle, the first or ninth symbol is displayed. The slip number is calculated so that stops at the bottom.

  Therefore, for example, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the number 15 symbol of the middle reel 32M has reached the lower stage, 3 is calculated as the number of slips of the middle reel 32M, and FIG. As shown, the 19th “Red 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops at the middle stage. Further, for example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated while the 15th symbol of the right reel 32R has reached the lower stage, 3 is calculated as the number of slips of the right reel 32R, and FIG. As shown, the 19th “Red 7” symbol of the right reel 32R stops in the middle.

  As described above, in the case where a dropout occurs due to the weak watermelon winning, when the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 are operated aiming at the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R, the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M is operated. However, it does not stop at any of the upper, middle, and lower stages, and the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R becomes a stop event that stops at the middle stage. Therefore, the player can grasp which of the weak watermelon and the strong watermelon is won through whether or not the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M stops in the middle. Furthermore, when it is considered to determine which role is won through the effective line where the watermelon winning is established, it is necessary to bite the left reel 32L, while the middle reel 32M when the overshoot occurs. When it is considered to determine which combination has been won through the stop position of the bonus symbol, there is a margin of five symbols regarding the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43. In addition, when the player operates the left stop switch 42 at an arbitrary timing, the probability that the operation timing becomes No. 1 or No. 10 (that is, the probability that the strong watermelon and the weak watermelon can be distinguished from the effective line where the watermelon winning is established) ) Is 2/21. On the other hand, if the player operates the middle stop switch 43 at an arbitrary timing, the probability that the operation timing is a timing at which the bonus symbol can be stopped in the middle stage is that three bonus symbols are arranged on the middle reel 32M. Therefore, it is 15/21. Therefore, even a player with inferior skill to operate a stop switch aiming at a symbol can easily grasp whether a weak watermelon or a strong watermelon is won.

  When comparing the stoppage in the case where a miss occurs under the weak cherry win and the stop outcome in the case where a drop occurs under the strong watermelon win, the stop outcome of the right reel 32R is the same. However, the stopping appearance of the middle reel 32M is different. In other words, if a missed cherry is missed and the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M is operated at a timing at which the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M can be stopped at the middle level, the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M is changed to the middle level. Except for the case where the middle stop switch 43 is operated when it reaches, the bonus symbol stops at the upper stage instead of the middle stage. On the other hand, in the case where a strong watermelon is selected, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing at which the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M can be stopped at the middle level, the bonus symbol stops at the middle level.

  When comparing the stoppage in the case where a miss occurs in the strong cherry win and the stop outcome in the case of a drop in the strong watermelon win, the stop outcome of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R is compared. Are different from each other. In other words, if a miss is generated under the strong cherry winning, and if the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing at which the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M can be stopped in the middle stage, the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M is placed in the middle stage. Except for the case where the middle stop switch 43 is operated when it reaches, the bonus symbol stops at the upper stage instead of the middle stage. On the other hand, in the case where a strong watermelon is selected, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing at which the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M can be stopped at the middle level, the bonus symbol stops at the middle level. In addition, when a miss is generated due to the strong cherry winning, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at a timing at which the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R can be stopped at the lower level, the bonus symbol stops at the lower level. On the other hand, if a strong watermelon win is missed, if the right stop switch 44 is operated at a timing at which the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R can be stopped at the lower level, the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R will be at the lower level. Except when the right stop switch 44 is operated when reaching, the bonus symbol stops not in the lower stage but in the middle stage.

  As described above, when missing occurs, the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped and operated by operating the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 aiming at the bonus symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. You can see the winning role from your eyes.

  Here, the player who wants to determine whether he / she has won the cherry or watermelon without winning or losing the strength is determined by the symbol on the left reel 32L, 5th, 6th, 9th to 11th. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 when reaching. When the player operates the left stop switch 42 at an arbitrary timing, the probability that the operation timing is the timing at which any of the symbol numbers reaches the lower stage is 5/21. On the other hand, if it is determined whether the player who has missed out is a winner of cherry or watermelon, it is only necessary to confirm whether or not the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M stops in the upper stage. When the player operates the right stop switch 44 at an arbitrary timing, the probability that the operation timing is a timing at which the bonus symbol can be stopped at the upper stage is that three bonus symbols are arranged on the right reel 32R. Therefore, it is 15/21. Therefore, even a player who is inferior in the skill of operating the stop switch aiming at the symbol can easily grasp which of the cherry and the watermelon is won.

  In the slot machine 10, when an oversight occurs, a suggestion effect is performed so that the player can grasp the winning combination through the stoppage. Therefore, hereinafter, various processes performed by the display control device 81 when performing the suggestion effect will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 24 and 25.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing lottery result command processing. The lottery result command process is performed at the start of the game based on the reception of the lottery result command.

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not a lottery result command has been received. If it has not been received, the present process is terminated. If a lottery result command has been received, the process proceeds to step S602, where it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been won based on information indicated by the lottery result command. If none of the winning combinations has been won, the process is terminated. If any winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step S603, where the suggestion effect is based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. The suggestion effect lottery for determining whether or not to perform is executed. In step S604, it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect lottery has been won. If not, the process ends. If the suggestion effect lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S605 to start driving control of the speaker 64 to output a predetermined warning sound. Thereafter, the suggestion flag is set in step S606, and this process is terminated.

  As described above, in this slot machine 10, when a winning combination is won and a suggestion effect lottery is won, a predetermined warning sound is output at the start of the game. At this time, the winning combination itself is not notified.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing stop symbol command processing. The stop symbol command process is performed each time the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped based on the reception of the stop symbol command.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not a stop symbol command has been received. If it has not been received, this processing is immediately terminated. If a stop symbol command is received, the process proceeds to step S702 to determine whether or not the suggestion flag is set. If the suggestion flag is not set, the present process is terminated as it is, and if the suggestion flag is set, the present process is terminated after performing the effect start process shown in steps S703 to S710.

  In the effect start process, it is determined in step S703 whether one reel is stopped. The display control device 81 can grasp the number of stopped reels through the number of times of receiving the stop command command (see FIG. 14). If there is only one reel that is stopped, the process advances to step S704 to determine whether or not the stopped reel is the left reel 32L. The display control device 81 can grasp the rotation status (whether or not the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped) through information indicated by the stop command command. If the stopped reel is the left reel 32L, the process proceeds to step S705, and it is determined whether or not a missing item is generated based on the symbol number of the stop symbol indicated by the stop symbol command and the winning combination. . If missing has occurred, the process proceeds to step S706, the drive control of the auxiliary display unit 65 is started to start the first effect, and the process ends.

  In the first effect, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), it is informed that the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 are operated for the bonus symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R, and the middle reel 32M. And the correspondence relationship between the stop position of the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R and the combination is notified. As a result, to the player who does not know that the winning combination can be grasped by the stop positions of the bonus symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R, and the intention to operate the stop switches 43 and 44 aiming at the symbols. , Can be grasped.

  If it is determined in step S704 that the stopped reel is the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R, and if it is determined in step S705 that no overload has occurred, the suggestion flag is cleared in step S707. After this, this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S703 that the number of stopped reels is not one, the process advances to step S708 to determine whether there are two stopped reels. If there are two reels that are stopped, the process proceeds to step S709, and it is determined whether or not it is a designated turn based on the symbol number of the stop symbol indicated by the stop symbol command and the winning combination. .

  The designated outcome is a stop outcome in which the bonus symbol at the time of occurrence of the above-described overrun is stopped, except for the middle reel 32M when the weak watermelon is won. Specifically, at the time of winning the weak cherry, if the middle reel 32M is stopped, it is determined whether the symbol number of the stop symbol indicated by the stop symbol command is any of No. 2, 11, or 17. When the right reel 32R is stopped, it is determined whether the symbol number of the stop symbol indicated by the stop symbol command is any of No. 5, No. 13, and No. 18 (see FIG. 16). At the time of winning the strong cherry, if the middle reel 32M is stopped, it is determined whether the symbol number of the stop symbol indicated by the stop symbol command is any of No. 2, No. 11, or No. 17, and the right reel 32R is If it is stopped, it is determined whether the symbol number of the stop symbol indicated by the stop symbol command is any of No. 6, No. 14, and No. 19 (see FIG. 18). If the middle reel 32M is stopped when the weak watermelon is selected, the stop symbol number indicated by the stop symbol command is 0, 1, 6, 7, 10, 15, 15, or 16. When the right reel 32R is stopped, it is determined whether the symbol number of the stop symbol indicated by the stop symbol command is any of No. 5, No. 13, and No. 18 (FIG. 20). When the strong watermelon is won, if the middle reel 32M is stopped, it is determined whether the symbol number of the stop symbol indicated by the stop symbol command is any of No. 3, No. 12, and No. 18, and the right reel 32R is If it is stopped, it is determined whether the symbol number of the stop symbol indicated by the stop symbol command is any of No. 5, No. 13, or No. 18 (see FIG. 22).

  If it is a designated turn, the drive control of the auxiliary display unit 65 is started to start the second effect in step S710, the suggestion flag is cleared in step S707, and this process is terminated.

  FIG. 26B is a diagram showing a second effect when the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M stops in the upper stage when the weak cherry is won. In the second effect, it is notified that the stop switch is operated aiming at the bonus symbol of the rotating reel, and the correspondence between the stop positions of the bonus symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R and the combination is notified. The At this time, in the second effect, only the correspondence including the stop appearance of the reel that has been stopped second is notified. If the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M stops in the upper row, there is no possibility that the weak and strong watermelons are won, so these correspondences are hidden and the correspondences between the weak and strong cherries are displayed. To do. For example, when the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R stops in the middle, the correspondence relationship between the weak cherry, the strong cherry, and the strong watermelon is displayed, and the correspondence relationship of the strong cherry is not displayed.

  If it is determined in step S709 that it is not the designated outcome, the suggestion flag is cleared in step S707 without starting the second effect, and this process ends. In such a case, the first effect will be continued. In addition to the case where the stop switch is operated without aiming for the bonus symbol, it is determined that the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M reaches the middle or lower level, for example, when a strong cherry is won. For example, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the bonus symbol cannot be stopped at the position corresponding to the winning combination although the stop switch is operated aiming at the bonus symbol.

  If all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, the suggestion flag is cleared in step S707, and this process ends. When the first effect is continued when the two reels are stopped, the first effect is continued even after all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. When the second effect is started when the two reels are stopped, all the reels 32L and 32M are started. , 32R continues even after stopping 32R. The first effect and the second effect are ended when a start command indicating that the next game is started is received. Thus, in the suggestion effect, the winning combination itself is not notified regardless of whether the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 are operated aiming at the bonus symbol. For this reason, when the player wants to grasp the winning combination, it is necessary to grasp from the stopping appearance of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R.

  Here, the role of the suggestive effect when the player cannot aim for the bonus symbol is that the player cannot aim for the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M when the player operates the middle stop switch 43 for the second time. The case where the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M does not stop at any of the upper, middle and lower levels will be described as an example.

  When the winning combination is a weak watermelon, the designated effect is made, so the first effect is switched to the second effect. The stop appearance in which the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M does not stop in any of the upper, middle, and lower stages corresponds to only the weak watermelon. Therefore, in the second effect, only the weak watermelon correspondence is displayed, and the player can grasp that the winning combination was a weak watermelon even if the player could not aim for the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R. . On the other hand, if the winning combination is not a weak watermelon, the stop effect of the middle reel 32M is not the designated event, and thus the first effect is continued. Thereby, the player confirms the correspondence relationship of the first effect, and the winning combination is not weak watermelon because the stop appearance of the middle reel 32M corresponds to the weak watermelon but did not switch to the second effect. It is possible to grasp that the winning role is weak cherry, strong cherry or strong watermelon. Thereafter, when the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the lower stage, it can be understood that the winning combination was a strong cherry because the stop appearance of the right reel 32R corresponds to the strong cherry. If the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R stops in the middle, the stoppage of the right reel 32R corresponds to a weak cherry or strong watermelon, so that the winning role is a weak cherry or strong watermelon. it can. If the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R does not stop at any of the upper, middle and lower tiers, the winning feature is weak cherry, strong cherry, You can see that it was one of the watermelons.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  If any of the weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, or strong watermelon is selected and the left reel 32L is stopped first, and the overloading occurs, the bonus symbol stop position of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R Therefore, the player can grasp the winning combination. With this configuration, even if the left reel 32L is first stopped, the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 are aimed at the bonus symbol to grasp the winning combination. The player can be prompted to operate, and the player can actively participate in the game.

  The left reel 32L has a “cherry” symbol and a “cherry” symbol, so that if the left stop switch 42 is operated when any of the symbols No. 5, No. 6, No. 9 to No. 11 has reached the lower stage, "Watermelon" design was placed. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the possibility of missing out regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 42 in a situation where the lottery result of the combination is not known.

  In order to determine which of the weak cherries, strong cherries, weak watermelons, and strong watermelons is won from the effective line where the winning is established, the left stop switch 42 when the 10th symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage. It was set as the structure which needs to be operated. Three bonus symbols are arranged on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R so as to be separated from each other by 5 symbols or more. By adopting such a configuration, the bonus symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped for a player with poor skill who operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at symbols, that is, a player with a high frequency of missing. It becomes possible to grasp the winning combination through the position. As a result, the winning combination can be grasped regardless of the skill of operating the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol, and the player can be actively involved in the game.

  For example, when determining which of the weak cherries, strong cherries, weak watermelons and strong watermelons is won from the effective line where the winning is established, there is a range of 5 symbols as the operation timing of the left stop switch 42, and the middle reel When determining the winning combination from the stoppage of the 32M and the right reel 32R, the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 can be configured to have only a range corresponding to three symbols. However, in such a configuration, it is easier to determine the winning combination from the active line where the winning is established, so the player may give up grasping the winning combination in the event of a miss Can be considered. In addition, since it is a player with inferior skill that operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at a symbol that frequently causes missing, the player stops aiming at the symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. Even if the switches 43 and 44 are operated, there is a possibility that the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination will not occur. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, since it is easier to determine from the stop positions of the bonus symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R than to determine the winning combination from the active line where the winning is established, aiming at the symbols Regardless of the skill of operating the stop switches 42 to 44, it is possible to make the player actively participate in the game.

  Furthermore, in this configuration, it is possible to provide new game playability. It is possible to let the player choose whether to give priority to the establishment of a prize even if taking the risk that it will not be possible to determine the strength of the winning combination, or to give up the establishment of a prize and determine the winning combination including strength and weakness Because it becomes.

  The bonus symbol is wider than other symbols such as the “Cherry” symbol. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make the configuration easier to recognize compared to other symbols in a situation where the reel is rotating. This is because the player can recognize the bonus symbol by visually recognizing the protruding portion in the left-right direction without directly viewing the symbol itself in a situation where the reel is rotating. As a result, even if the player is inferior in the skill of operating the stop switch aiming at the symbol, the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch aiming at the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R in order to grasp the winning combination. 44 can be operated, and it becomes possible to participate actively in the game.

  When comparing the stop outcomes of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R in a situation in which overshooting occurs, the stop position of the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M is different between the weak cherry and the strong cherry while the bonus symbol stop position of the right reel 32R is different. The position of the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M is different between the weak cherry and the weak watermelon, while the position of the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R is the same, and the bonus of the middle reel 32M is the same for the weak cherry and the strong watermelon. While the symbol stop positions are different, the bonus symbol stop position of the right reel 32R is the same. In this way, with respect to one of the two reels, the bonus symbol stops at the same stop position, so that the correspondence between the winning combination and the stopping appearance of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R can be established. It becomes possible to make a player understand easily. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to actively participate in the game.

  The suggestion effect is configured to notify that the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 are operated in the first effect and the second effect, aiming for the bonus symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. By adopting such a configuration, a player who does not know the playability of the slot machine 10 that the winning combination can be grasped from the stoppage of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R in the case of missing is given to the middle reel 32M and the right reel. It is possible to prompt the user to operate the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 aiming at the bonus symbol of the reel 32R.

  In the suggestion effect, in the first effect and the second effect, the correspondence relationship between the stop positions of the bonus symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R and the combination is notified. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to allow the player to grasp the intention to operate the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 aiming at the bonus symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R in a situation where overshooting occurs. It becomes possible to make a player actively participate in the game. Further, except for strong cherry and strong watermelon, the bonus symbol stop position is the same for one of the two reels, so that the player can actively participate in the game. A player who does not want to grasp the winning combination until all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped may stop the right reel 32R having the same stop appearance of three of the four combinations second. This is because the player who wants to narrow down whether it is a watermelon or a cherry should stop the middle reel 32M second.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (1) In the above embodiment, the winning combination suggestion stop information can be set only when the left reel 32L is stopped first, but the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R is stopped first. In this case, the winning combination suggestion stop information may be set.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, four types of combinations of weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, and strong watermelon with different expectations for bonus overlapping winning are set. However, two types of combinations of cherry and watermelon are set. Alternatively, two types of combination of weak cherry and strong cherry may be set, or two types of combination of weak watermelon and strong watermelon may be set. If two or more types of combinations are set, the number is arbitrary.

  (3) In the above embodiment, three bonus symbols are arranged on the middle reel 32M. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the number to be arranged is arbitrary. However, the probability that the stop appearance of the middle reel 32M is the designated outcome (that is, the probability that the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43 is the timing at which the bonus symbol can be stopped at the position corresponding to the winning combination) is left. It is desirable to arrange the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M so that the operation timing of the stop switch 42 is higher than the probability that the winning timing is the operation timing that can be determined from the winning line or the effective line that results in winning. As described above, when the bonus symbol is arranged so that the probability of the middle stop switch 43 is lower than the probability of the left stop switch 42, a player who has poor skill to operate the stop switch aiming at the symbol is missing. This is because it becomes difficult to grasp the winning combination in the event of occurrence.

  The same applies to the right reel 32R.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the winning combination can be grasped by the stop position of the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R when the oversight occurs, but it is not limited to the bonus symbol. It goes without saying that other symbols such as “Youth” symbols may be used. However, it is desirable to use a symbol that is easier to visually recognize than the other symbols in the situation where the reel is rotating, from the viewpoint of allowing the player who will miss the game to grasp the winning combination.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the bonus symbol has a wider width than other symbols. However, if the reel is rotating, the bonus symbol can be easily recognized as compared with other symbols. The composition of the bonus symbol is arbitrary.

  For example, the bonus symbol is constituted by the size of two symbol numbers.

  For example, the color of the reel is white and the colors of the symbols other than the bonus symbol are white and black. Then, the color of the bonus symbol is set to another color such as red.

  For example, the symbols other than the bonus symbol are configured not to transmit the backlight light, and the bonus symbols are configured to transmit the backlight light. In such a configuration, the player can recognize the position of the bonus symbol through light that passes through in a situation where the reel is rotating.

  (6) In the above embodiment, when the weak cherry winning and the strong cherry winning are compared, the stopping appearance of the right reel 32R is different while the stopping appearance of the middle reel 32M is the same in the situation where the overshoot occurs. However, the stopping appearance of the middle reel 32M may be different. The same applies to the stopping outcome in a situation where a weak watermelon is won and a strong watermelon is lost.

  For example, when a missed cherry is selected, the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M stops at the upper stage, and the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the lower stage. In the case where a missed portion occurs due to the strong cherry winning, the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M stops at the middle stage, and the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the middle stage. In the event that a weak watermelon is won and a missing symbol occurs, the bonus symbol of the middle reel 32M stops at the lower level, and the bonus symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the upper level. When a strong watermelon is selected and a missing item occurs, the bonus symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are configured not to stop in any of the upper, middle, and lower stages.

  Even in such a configuration, the player can grasp the winning combination from the stop positions of the bonus symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R, and thus the same effects as the above embodiment can be achieved. it can. However, in such a configuration, it is troublesome for the player to memorize the correspondence relationship between the winning combination and the stopping appearance, and the winning combination is grasped from the stopping appearance of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. There is a possibility of giving up. For this reason, when setting it as such a structure, it is desirable to alert | report the correspondence of a winning combination and a stop appearance like the said embodiment.

  (7) In the above embodiment, if a missed cherry is missed, the “reel 7” symbol, the “white 7” symbol, or the “BAR” symbol may be aimed at the middle reel 32M. If the right reel 32R is stopped at the upper stage and stopped at the middle stage, the stop position may be different depending on the symbols.

  For example, when the stop switches 43 and 44 are operated aiming at the “red 7” symbol, the middle reel 32M stops at the upper stage, and the right reel 32R stops at the middle stage. When the stop switches 43 and 44 are operated aiming at the “white 7” symbol, the middle reel 32M stops at the middle stage, and the right reel 32R stops at the lower stage. When the stop switches 43 and 44 are operated aiming at the “BAR” symbol, the middle reel 32M stops at the lower stage, and the right reel 32R stops at the upper stage.

  Even if it is the case where it is such a structure, if it is set as the structure from which the stop position of each said symbol differs by a winning combination, it can be anticipated that there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment. However, in such a configuration, it is troublesome for the player to memorize the correspondence relationship between the winning combination and the stopping appearance, and the winning combination is grasped from the stopping appearance of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. There is a possibility of giving up. For this reason, when setting it as such a structure, it is desirable to alert | report the correspondence of a winning combination and a stop appearance like the said embodiment.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the suggestion effect lottery is performed when a winning combination is won, and the suggestion effect is performed when the suggested effect is won, but weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon It is good also as a structure which always performs a suggestion effect when one of these is elected, and it is good also as a structure which does not perform the suggestion effect itself.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the first effect is switched to the second effect when the designated result is reached. Needless to say, the first effect may be continued.

  (10) In addition to the suggestion effect in the above embodiment, it may be configured to be able to perform an effect informing the winning combination itself.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the player is informed that the stop switch is operated aiming at the bonus symbol in the first effect and the second effect, and the winning combination is grasped by the stop position of the bonus symbol. It is good also as a structure from which the design made to aim at and the design for making a winning combination grasp are different.

  For example, it is notified that the stop switches 43 and 44 are operated aiming at the “BAR” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R, and the winning combination is grasped by the stop position of the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. It is set as the structure made to do.

  In the middle reel 32M, a “watermelon” symbol is arranged at a position separated by four symbols downstream from the “BAR” symbol and an adjacent position upstream of the “BAR” symbol. The “watermelon” symbol is arranged at a position where one symbol is separated downstream from the “BAR” symbol and at a position where two symbols are separated upstream of the “BAR” symbol. For this reason, even if it is a case where it is such a structure, it can anticipate having the effect similar to the said embodiment.

  (12) In the above embodiment, four types of roles, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, and strong watermelon, with different expectations for bonus overlapping winning are set. However, in a slot machine having a so-called ART function, ART winning is performed. It is good also as a structure which sets four types of combinations from which the expectation degree differs.

  In a slot machine having an ART function, it is common that a plurality of games are required until the ART function is actually activated after the ART is won. Therefore, if one of the weak cherries, strong cherries, weak watermelons, or strong watermelons (hereinafter referred to as the “ART lottery”) is won and the player loses, the player will not win the ART lottery. There is a possibility that the game will be terminated despite the possibility that the ART function is activated and the ART function may be activated. Also, from the player's point of view, if the level of expectation of ART winning varies depending on the type of ART lottery, it is possible to know which ART lottery was won even if there is a situation where a missed event occurs. I think that I want to do. Therefore, in the case where a missed outage occurs, the winning combination can be grasped from the stopping appearance of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R, thereby improving the gameability in accordance with the player's intention while solving the above concerns. It is possible to provide the player, and it is possible to actively participate in the game in a suitable form.

  Furthermore, in recent slot machines with an ART function, for example, when the right stop switch is operated for the first time, there is a disadvantageous situation for the player such that the ART lottery is not performed over a predetermined number of games thereafter. There is something that can happen. In such a configuration, if the winning reel suggestion stop information can be set only when the left reel 32L is first stopped as in the above-described embodiment, even if a situation in which the winning combination is missed is won, It is possible to prompt the player who wants to know the combination to operate the left stop switch 42 first. Also, instead of giving the passive impression that the left stop switch 42 is operated first to avoid the occurrence of an unfavorable situation, the left stop is used to grasp the winning combination in the event of a missed event. It is possible to give an active impression that the switch 42 is operated first, and it is possible to suitably improve the game entertainment.

  (13) In the above embodiment, when the cherry winning is achieved in the right-down line L2 or the right-up line L3 in the weak cherry win and the strong cherry win, it is determined from the stop appearance of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. However, it may be configured so that it is not possible to determine whether or not the cherry has been won.

  (14) In the above embodiment, the ratio of winning bonus overlap is different in weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, and strong watermelon, and the ratio of bonus types at the time of bonus overlapping winning is different. Only the winning ratio may be different, or only the bonus type ratio at the time of bonus overlapping winning may be different.

  Further, instead of or in addition to the above-described configuration, a configuration in which at least one winning probability of each of the above combinations is changed depending on the setting state of the slot machine 10 may be employed. Generally, a player wants to play the slot machine 10 in a high setting state. For this reason, in the case of a configuration in which a setting difference is provided in the winning probability of a predetermined role that may be missed, from the viewpoint of guessing the setting, the player can determine what the winning role was when a situation that would cause a missed out occurred. It is because it is thought that it wants to grasp.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the effective line recognized by the player and the effective line set by the main control device 101 are configured to be the same, but they may be configured differently.

  Explaining with a specific example, the player is made to recognize three combination lines of the middle line L1, the right falling line L2, and the right rising line L3 as effective lines (hereinafter referred to as “apparent effective lines”). At the same time, the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 8 is recognized as a winning mode (hereinafter referred to as “apparent winning mode”). The main control device 101 is configured to set the lower line connecting the lower symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R as an effective line instead of the above three combination lines. Regarding actual winning modes, for example, in the case of a watermelon winning, the following symbol combinations are set in order from the left.

  13 symbols, 13 symbols, 17 symbols combination, 13 symbols, 13 symbols, 12 symbols combination, 13 symbols, 13 symbols, 4 symbols combination, 13 symbols, 7 No.17, No.17 symbol combination, No.13 symbol, No.7 symbol, No.12 symbol combination, No.13 symbol, No.7 symbol, No.4 symbol combination, No.4 symbol, No.13 symbol, No.17 A combination of symbols, a combination of symbols # 4, # 13, # 12, a symbol # 4, a symbol # 13, a symbol # 4 combination, a symbol # 4, a symbol # 7, a symbol # 17, A combination of a 4th symbol, a 7th symbol, and a 12th symbol and a combination of a 4th symbol, a 7th symbol, and a 4th symbol are set. The twelve symbol combinations are winning modes in which the “watermelon” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop on the right-downward line L2, which is an apparent effective line.

  14 symbol, 13 symbol, 16 symbol combination, 14 symbol, 13 symbol, 11 symbol combination, 14 symbol, 13 symbol, 3 symbol combination, 14 symbol, 7 No.16, No.16 symbol combination, No.14 symbol, No.7 symbol, No.11 symbol combination, No.14 symbol, No.7 symbol, No.3 symbol combination, No.5 symbol, No.13 symbol, No.16 A combination of symbols, a combination of symbols # 5, # 13, # 11, a symbol # 5, # 13 symbol, # 3 symbol, a symbol # 5, # 7 symbol, # 16 symbol, The combination of the 5th symbol, the 7th symbol, the 11th symbol, and the combination of the 5th symbol, the 7th symbol, and the 3rd symbol are set. The twelve symbol combinations described above are winning modes in which the “watermelon” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop on the medium line L1, which is an apparently effective line.

  15 symbol, 13 symbol, 15 symbol combination, 15 symbol, 13 symbol, 10 symbol combination, 15 symbol, 13 symbol, 2 symbol combination, 15 symbol, 7 No.15, No.15 symbol combination, No.15 symbol, No.7 symbol, No.10 symbol combination, No.15 symbol, No.7 symbol, No.2 symbol combination, No.6 symbol, No.13 symbol, No.15 A combination of symbols, 6 symbols, 13 symbols, 10 symbols, 6 symbols, 13 symbols, 2 symbols, 6 symbols, 7 symbols, 15 symbols, A combination of a 6th symbol, a 7th symbol, and a 10th symbol and a combination of a 6th symbol, a 7th symbol, and a 2nd symbol are set. The twelve symbol combinations described above are a winning mode in which the “watermelon” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop on the right rising line L3, which is an apparently effective line.

  Even if it is a case where it is set as this structure, it is clear that there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment. In this configuration, the apparent effective line corresponds to the specified position.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the combination of symbols for winning a prize is an example, and is not limited to the combination of symbols. In addition, the number of symbol combinations for winning a prize is also arbitrary.

  (17) In the above embodiment, the slot machine having the BB state and the RB state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and a plurality of games in which the player's advantageous degree is different in addition to the normal gaming state. Any slot machine with a state may be used. For example, it may be a slot machine having other gaming states such as an RB state and an SB state.

  (18) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a start command is generated after three medals are betted. However, the start command is also issued after one or two bets are placed. It goes without saying that it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, as a privilege to be given, in addition to the privilege that the gaming state shifts and the privilege of re-playing, it is configured to include the privilege to pay out medals, but is limited to this configuration Instead, any configuration may be used as long as the player is given some kind of privilege. For example, a configuration in which a prize other than a medal is paid out instead of a medal to pay out a medal may be used. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (20) In the above embodiment, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having three lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, five reels are arranged in parallel. It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having seven effective lines.

  (21) In the above embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been shown. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved. Moreover, you may apply to a pachinko machine.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Gaming machines A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start circulation display of the picture by each circulation display means;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player as a winning combination based on the combination of the winning symbol corresponding to the winning symbol winning the combination (winning symbol combination) stopped at a specified position (active line) In a gaming machine provided with (medal payout processing S212, bonus state processing S213, etc. of the main control device 101)
The lottery result of the winning combination is the first result (for example, a weak cherry win), and the first stop operation means (left stop switch 42) corresponding to the first circulation display means (left reel 32L) is the first timing (left reel). When the 32L 5th to 11th and 16th to 1st symbols are operated at the lower stage), the first design ("Cherry" design) is stopped at the specified position. Stop control of the first circulation display means, and when the first stop operation means is operated at a timing different from the first timing, the first circulation display means is controlled so that the first picture does not stop at the specified position. First stop control means for stop control (stop information setting processing function S310 and stop control processing functions S405 to S409 at the time of the weak cherry winning of the main control device 101),
When the first stop control means stops the first picture at the specified position, other circulation display means are controlled to stop so that a first winning (cherry winning) corresponding to the first result can be established. First stop information setting means for setting first stop information (stop information for winning establishment at the time of winning a weak cherry) used in this case (stop information setting processing function S506 for winning establishment at the time of winning a weak cherry of the main controller 101 and stop) Control processing functions S405 to S409),
If the first stop control means does not stop the first picture at the specified position, second stop information (stop information for suggesting a winning combination at the time of winning a weak cherry is used). Second stop information setting means (a winning combination suggestion stop information setting processing function S509 and stop control processing functions S405 to S409 at the time of weak cherry winning of the main control device 101),
The lottery result of the combination is a second result (for example, a weak watermelon winning), and the first stop operation means is at a second timing (any one of symbols 0 to 6 and 9 to 15 of the left reel 32L). Is operated at a time when the first picture is displayed at a lower position), the first circulation display means is controlled to stop so that the second picture ("watermelon" picture) stops at the specified position. When operated at a timing different from the second timing, second stop control means for controlling the first circulation display means so that the second picture does not stop at the specified position (when weak watermelon is won by the main controller 101) Stop information setting processing function S310 and stop control processing functions S405 to S409) in FIG.
When the second stop control means stops the second picture at the specified position, other circulation display means are controlled to stop so that a second winning (watermelon winning) corresponding to the second result can be established. Third stop information setting means for setting third stop information (stop information for winning establishment at the time of weak watermelon winning) used in the case (stop information setting processing function S506 for winning establishment at the time of weak watermelon winning of the main controller 101 and stop) Control processing functions S405 to S409),
If the second stop control means does not stop the second picture at the specified position, the fourth stop information (stop information for indicating the winning combination at the time of weak watermelon winning is used when other circulation display means are controlled to stop. And a fourth stop information setting means (a winning combination suggestion stop information setting processing function S509 and stop control processing functions S405 to S409 at the time of winning the weak watermelon of the main control device 101),
The second stop information is operated at a predetermined timing (a timing at which the bonus symbol can be stopped in the upper stage) by the second stop operation means (medium stop switch 43) corresponding to the second circulation display means (medium reel 32M). When the second stop operation means is operated at the predetermined timing, the predetermined pattern (bonus symbol) is stopped at a specific position (upper stage). The gaming machine is configured so that does not stop at the specific position.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the first result, if the first stop operation means corresponding to the first circulation display means is operated at the first timing, there is still room for establishment of the first prize. If the first stop operating means is not operated at the first timing, there is no room for the first winning. If the lottery result of the winning combination is the second result, there is room for the second winning if the first stop operation means is operated at the second timing, while the first stop operation means is operated at the second timing. Otherwise, there is no room for a second prize. If the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the first stop operation means is not operated at the first timing, the second stop operation means corresponding to the second circulation display means is operated at the predetermined timing. If the predetermined pattern stops at a specific position, the lottery result of the combination is the second result, and the first stop operation means is not operated at the second timing, it is predetermined if the second stop operation means is operated at the predetermined timing. The picture does not stop at a specific position. With such a configuration, the player can operate the second stop operation means at a predetermined timing even if the first circulation display means stops the circulation display of the picture and the situation in which missing occurs. Thus, it can be understood whether the lottery result of the combination was the first result or the second result through whether or not the predetermined pattern of the second circulation display means stops at the specific position.

  As a result, even if the first circulation display means stops the circulation display of the pattern, the second stop operation means is operated at a predetermined timing to grasp the lottery result of the combination. The player can be encouraged to participate in the game.

  1. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, the first circulation display means includes the first design and the second design so that at least a part of the first timing and the second timing overlap, and the second circulation display. The means includes a probability (15/21) that the operation timing becomes the predetermined timing when the second stop operation means is operated, and the operation timing when the first stop operation means is operated. A gaming machine, wherein the predetermined pattern is arranged to be higher than a probability (5/21) of the first timing and the second timing.

  According to this gaming machine, the first pattern and the second pattern are arranged on the first circulation display means so that at least a part of the first timing and the second timing overlap. By adopting such a configuration, the player can miss the winning lottery result by operating the first stop operation means at the timing when the operation timing becomes the first timing and the second timing. It is possible to reduce the chance of occurrence. The second circulation display means has a probability that the operation timing becomes a predetermined timing when the second stop operation means is operated, and the operation timing is the first timing when the first stop operation means is operated. And the predetermined pattern is arrange | positioned so that it may become higher than the probability used as a 2nd timing. By adopting such a configuration, even a player with inferior skill who operates the first stop operation means at the timing when the operation timing becomes the first timing and the second timing, that is, a player with a high frequency of occurrence of missing. The possibility that the operation timing of the second stop operation means becomes the predetermined timing can be increased. As a result, the player can be actively involved in the game regardless of the skill of operating the stop operation means.

  2. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1 or the gaming machine 2, an easy-to-recognize part (left and right) that makes it easier to recognize the predetermined pattern than at least when the second circulation display unit performs cyclic display of the pattern. A gaming machine characterized by having a configuration in which the direction protrudes.

  According to this gaming machine, the predetermined pattern has the easy-to-recognize part that is easier to recognize than the other patterns when at least the second circulation display unit performs cyclic display of the pattern. With such a configuration, even a player with inferior skill who operates the stop operation means aiming at a picture can actively participate in the game.

  Gaming machine4. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the second stop information is received by the third stop operation means (right stop switch 44) corresponding to the third circulation display means (right reel 32R) at a second predetermined timing ( The second predetermined pattern (bonus symbol) stops at the second specific position (middle column) when operated at a timing at which the bonus symbol can be stopped at the middle level), and the fourth stop information is A gaming machine characterized in that when the third stop operation means is operated at the second predetermined timing, the second predetermined picture stops at the second specific position.

  According to the gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the first stop operation means is not operated at the first timing, the third stop operation means corresponding to the third circulation display means is set to the first stop operation means. 2 If the second predetermined pattern is stopped at the second specific position if operated at the predetermined timing, the lottery result of the combination is the second result, and the first stop operating means is not operated at the second timing, the third If the stop operation means is operated at the second predetermined timing, the second predetermined picture stops at the second specific position. As described above, with regard to the third circulation display means, if the third operation means is operated at the second predetermined timing, the same stop result is obtained regardless of whether the lottery result of the winning combination is the first result or the second result. By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to easily understand the correspondence relationship between the lottery result of the combination in the situation where the overshooting occurs and the stop result of the second circulation display means and the third circulation display means. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to actively participate in the game. For example, when the third circulation display means is configured such that the stop result differs depending on the lottery result of the winning combination, the player feels troublesome to understand or memorize the correspondence, and the second stop operation means This is because there is a possibility that the third stop operation means may not be operated at the corresponding timing.

  Gaming machine5. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, the first stop control means is configured such that the first stop operation means has a specific timing different from the first timing (for example, the 12th symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage). The first circulation display means is controlled so as to stop at a predetermined stop point (a stop point where the 12th symbol of the left reel 32L stops in the lower stage). The stop control means is configured to perform the predetermined stop when the first stop operation means is operated at a second specific timing different from the second timing (for example, timing when the 8th symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage). A gaming machine, wherein the first circulation display means is controlled to stop so as to make an appearance.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the first result or the second result and the first stop operation means is operated at the timing when the overwriting occurs, the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the first result and the first result. In any of the two results, the same predetermined stoppage may stop. With this configuration, when the predetermined stoppage is stopped, it is impossible to determine whether the lottery result of the winning combination is the first result or the second result from the stopping result of the first circulation display means. It is possible to prompt the player to operate the second stop operation means at a predetermined timing in order to grasp the result.

  Gaming machine6. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result or the second result, an advantageous benefit (BB state, RB) advantageous to the player in the subsequent game round State) can be given, and the advantageous privilege is given when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result and when the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result. A gaming machine characterized by having a different expected value.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result or the second result, there is a possibility that an advantageous privilege advantageous to the player is given in the subsequent game round. Moreover, the expected value to which an advantageous privilege is given differs between the case where the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result and the case where the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result. By adopting such a configuration, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result or the second result, it is possible to cause the player to play a game while expecting an advantageous privilege to be given in the subsequent game round. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to aim at the improvement of game entertainment. Furthermore, in such a configuration, if the winning combination corresponding to the case where the result of the winning combination is the first result or the second result is not established, it is erroneously recognized that the player has not won the drawing of the winning combination. There is a possibility that the game will be ended despite the possibility that an advantageous privilege is given. Further, when considering from the player's viewpoint, if the expected value to which an advantageous privilege is given differs depending on the lottery result of the combination, it will be missed whether the lottery result of the combination was the first result or the second result It is thought that we want to grasp even in the situation where this occurs. Therefore, by operating the second stop operation means at a predetermined timing, whether the lottery result of the combination is the first result or the second result through whether or not the predetermined picture of the second circulation display means stops at a specific position. It is possible to provide gameability that matches the player's intention while eliminating the above-mentioned concerns, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game in a suitable form. It becomes.

  Gaming machine7. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, the first stop control unit and the second stop control unit may be configured such that the first stop control unit is in a state where all the circulation display units are performing the cyclic display of the picture. A gaming machine, wherein when the operating means is operated, the first circulation display means is controlled to stop.

  According to this gaming machine, the first stop control means and the second stop control means are configured such that the first stop operation means is operated when the first stop operation means is operated while all the circulation display means are performing the cyclic display of the pattern. The circulation display means is controlled to stop. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player who wants to grasp the lottery result of the winning combination to operate the first stop operation means first even if a situation occurs in which a missed event occurs.

  Gaming machine8. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, the lottery result of the combination is the first result, and the first design of the first circulation display means does not stop at the specified position; When the second lottery result is the second result and the second pattern of the first circulation display means does not stop at the specified position, the pattern (bonus pattern) to be aimed at by the second circulation display means A game machine characterized by comprising a pattern suggesting means (an auxiliary display unit 65, a first effect execution function S706 and a second effect execution function S710 of the display control device 81).

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the first pattern of the first circulation display means does not stop at the specified position, the lottery result of the combination is the second result. When the second pattern of the 1 cycle display means does not stop at the specified position, the pattern to be aimed at by the 2 cycle display means may be suggested. With this configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the second stop operation means at a predetermined timing.

  8. gaming machine In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, the lottery result of the combination is the first result, and the first pattern of the first circulation display means does not stop at the specified position; In the case where the lottery result of the combination is the second result and the second pattern of the first circulation display means does not stop at the specified position, the stop pattern of the predetermined pattern of the second circulation display means And a corresponding relationship notifying means (auxiliary display unit 65, first effect executing function S706 and second effect executing function S710 of the display control device 81) capable of notifying the corresponding relationship with the lottery result of the combination. A featured gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the first pattern of the first circulation display means does not stop at the specified position, the lottery result of the combination is the second result. When the second pattern of the first circulation display means does not stop at the specified position, the correspondence between the stop pattern of the predetermined pattern of the second circulation display means and the lottery result of the combination is notified. is there. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to grasp the intention to operate the second stop operation means at a predetermined timing in a situation where the first winning and the second winning are not established, and the player actively participates in the game. It becomes possible.

Gaming machine 10. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start circulation display of the picture by each circulation display means;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player as a winning combination based on the combination of the winning symbol corresponding to the winning symbol winning the combination (winning symbol combination) stopped at a specified position (active line) In a gaming machine provided with (medal payout processing S212, bonus state processing S213, etc. of the main control device 101)
The lottery result of the combination is the first result (for example, strong watermelon winning), and the first stop operation means (left stop switch 42) corresponding to the first circulation display means (left reel 32L) is the first timing (left reel). 32L No. 0, No. 2-6, No. 9, No. 11, No. 11-15 are operated at the lower stage), the first design ("Watermelon" design) The first circulation display means is controlled to stop at one specified position (right-down line L2, right-up line L3), and the first stop operation means is controlled at the second timing (1st or 10th of the left reel 32L). When the operation is performed at a timing when the symbol reaches the lower stage), the first circulation display means is controlled to stop so that the first pattern stops at the second specified position (middle line L2), and the first stop operation is performed. The means is the first timing. And a first stop control means for stopping the first circulation display means so that the first picture does not stop at the first specified position and the second specified position when operated at a timing different from the second timing. Stop information setting processing function S310 and stop control processing functions S405 to S409 at the time of strong watermelon winning of the main control device 101,
When the first stop control means stops the first picture at the first specified position or the second specified position, the first prize corresponding to the first result (watermelon prize) can be established. First stop information setting means for setting first stop information (stop information for winning establishment when winning strong watermelon) used for stopping control of the circulation display means (for winning establishment when winning strong watermelon of main controller 101) Stop information setting processing function S506 and stop control processing functions S405 to S409),
If the first stop control means does not stop the first picture at the first specified position and the second specified position, the second stop information (strong watermelon winning selection) used when other circulation display means is controlled to stop. Second stop information setting means for setting a winning combination suggestion stop information at the time (a winning combination suggestion stop information setting processing function S509 and stop control processing functions S405 to S409 at the time of strong watermelon winning of the main control device 101),
When the lottery result of the combination is a second result (for example, weak watermelon winning) and the first stop operation means is operated at the first timing, the first pattern is stopped at the first specified position. The first circulation display means is controlled to stop, and when the first stop operation means is operated at the second timing, the first picture stops at the first specified position instead of the second specified position. When the first circulation display means is controlled to stop, and the first stop operation means is operated at a timing different from the first timing and the second timing, the first picture is the first specified position and the second specified position. Second stop control means for stopping the first circulation display means so as not to stop at the position (stop information setting processing function S310 and stop control processing function S405 at the time of weak watermelon winning of the main control device 101 And S409),
When the second stop control means stops the first picture at the first specified position, third stop information (when used to stop control other circulation display means so that the first winning can be established) Third stop information setting means (stop information setting processing function S506 and stop control processing functions S405 to S409 for winning establishment at the time of weak watermelon winning of the main controller 101) for setting a winning establishment information for winning a weak watermelon ,
If the second stop control means does not stop the first picture at the first specified position and the second specified position, the fourth stop information (weak watermelon winning selection) used when stopping the other circulation display means is controlled. Fourth stop information setting means for setting a winning combination suggestion stop information at the time (a winning combination suggestion stop information setting processing function S509 and stop control processing functions S405 to S409 at the time of weak watermelon winning of the main control device 101). Prepared,
The second stop information is operated at a predetermined timing (a timing at which the bonus symbol can be stopped in the middle stage) by the second stop operation means (medium stop switch 43) corresponding to the second circulation display means (medium reel 32M). When the second stop operation means is operated at the predetermined timing, the predetermined pattern (bonus symbol) is stopped at a specific position (middle stage), and the fourth stop information is operated at the predetermined timing. Is configured not to stop at the specific position,
If the lottery result of the combination is the first result or the second result, and the first pattern of the first circulation display means does not stop at the first specified position and the second specified position, It is provided with pattern suggestion means (auxiliary display unit 65, first effect execution function S706 and second effect execution function S710 of the display control device 81) capable of suggesting a pattern (bonus symbol) to be aimed by the second circulation display means. A featured gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result or the second result, the first stop operation means corresponding to the first circulation display means is operated at the first timing or the second timing, and the first While there is room for winning a prize, there is no room for the first winning if the first stop operating means is operated at a timing different from the first timing and the second timing. If the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the first stop operation means is operated at a timing different from the first timing and the second timing, the second stop operation means corresponding to the second circulation display means is determined in advance. If the operation is performed at the timing, the predetermined pattern stops at the specific position, and the lottery result of the combination is the second result, and when the first stop operation means is operated at a timing different from the first timing and the second timing, the second stop If the operating means is operated at a predetermined timing, the predetermined pattern does not stop at a specific position. With such a configuration, the player can operate the second stop operation means at a predetermined timing even if the first circulation display means stops the circulation display of the picture and the situation in which missing occurs. Thus, it can be understood whether the lottery result of the combination was the first result or the second result through whether or not the predetermined pattern of the second circulation display means stops at the specific position.

  Further, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result or the second result and the first pattern of the first circulation display means does not stop at the first prescribed position and the second prescribed position, the second circulation display The pattern that the means should aim at may be suggested. With this configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the second stop operation means at a predetermined timing.

  As a result, even if the first circulation display means stops the circulation display of the pattern, the second stop operation means is operated at a predetermined timing to grasp the lottery result of the combination. The player can be encouraged to participate in the game.

  Gaming machine 11. In the gaming machine 10, the lottery result of the combination is the first result or the second result, and the first pattern of the first circulation display means stops at the first specified position and the second specified position. If not, the corresponding relationship notifying means (the auxiliary display portion 65, the first of the display control device 81) can notify the corresponding relationship between the stop pattern of the predetermined pattern of the second circulation display means and the lottery result of the combination. A gaming machine comprising a first performance execution function S706 and a second performance execution function S710).

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result or the second result, and the first picture of the first circulation display means does not stop at the first specified position and the second specified position. The correspondence relationship between the stop pattern of the predetermined pattern of the second circulation display means and the lottery result of the combination may be notified. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to grasp the intention to operate the second stop operation means at a predetermined timing in a situation where the first prize is not established, and the player can be actively involved in the game. Become.

  Gaming machine 12. In the gaming machine 10 or the gaming machine 11, the second circulation display means has a probability (15/21) that the operation timing becomes the predetermined timing when the second stop operation means is operated. A gaming machine, wherein when the first stop operating means is operated, the predetermined pattern is arranged so that an operation timing thereof is higher than a probability (2/21) of being the second timing.

  According to this gaming machine, the second circulation display means has a probability that the operation timing becomes a predetermined timing when the second stop operation means is operated, and the operation when the first stop operation means is operated. The predetermined pattern is arranged so that the timing is higher than the probability of the second timing. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the lottery result of the combination from the specified position where the first winning is established, that is, the player who is inferior in the skill of operating the first stop operation means at the timing when the operation timing becomes the second timing. Even if the player is difficult, it is possible to increase the possibility that the operation timing of the second stop operation means will be the predetermined timing. As a result, the player can be actively involved in the game regardless of the skill of operating the stop operation means.

  Gaming machine 13. In the gaming machine 12, when the first stop operation means is operated, the probability that the operation timing is the second timing (2/21) is when the first stop operation means is operated. A gaming machine, wherein an operation timing is lower than a probability (12/21) of being the first timing.

  According to this gaming machine, the probability that the operation timing becomes the second timing when the first stop operation means is operated is that the operation timing becomes the first timing when the first stop operation means is operated. Lower than probability. With such a configuration, although the possibility of grasping the lottery result of the combination is reduced, whether to give priority to the establishment of the first prize or whether to give priority to grasping the lottery result of the missing item is stopped first. The player can be selected through operation of the operation means, and the player can be actively involved in the game.

  Gaming machine 14. In any of the gaming machine 10 to the gaming machine 13, the predetermined picture can be easily recognized as compared with other pictures when at least the second circulation display unit performs the cyclic display of the picture. A gaming machine characterized by having a portion (a part projecting in the left-right direction).

  According to this gaming machine, the predetermined pattern has the easy-to-recognize part that is easier to recognize than the other patterns when at least the second circulation display unit performs cyclic display of the pattern. With such a configuration, even a player with inferior skill who operates the stop operation means aiming at a picture can actively participate in the game.

  Gaming machine 15. In any one of the gaming machines 10 to 14, the second stop information is received by the third stop operation means (right stop switch 44) corresponding to the third circulation display means (right reel 32 </ b> R) at a second predetermined timing ( The second predetermined pattern (bonus symbol) stops at the second specific position (middle column) when operated at a timing at which the bonus symbol can be stopped at the middle level), and the fourth stop information is A gaming machine characterized in that when the third stop operation means is operated at the second predetermined timing, the second predetermined picture stops at the second specific position.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the first stop operation means is not operated at the first timing and the second timing, the third stop corresponding to the third circulation display means If the operating means is operated at the second predetermined timing, the second predetermined picture stops at the second specific position, the winning lottery result is the second result, and the first stop operating means is moved at the first timing and the second timing. If not operated, the second predetermined design stops at the second specific position by operating the third stop operating means at the second predetermined timing. As described above, with regard to the third circulation display means, if the third operation means is operated at the second predetermined timing, the same stop result is obtained regardless of whether the lottery result of the winning combination is the first result or the second result. By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to easily understand the correspondence relationship between the lottery result of the combination in the situation where the overshooting occurs and the stop result of the second circulation display means and the third circulation display means. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to actively participate in the game. For example, when the third circulation display means is configured such that the stop result differs depending on the lottery result of the winning combination, the player feels troublesome to understand or memorize the correspondence, and the second stop operation means This is because there is a possibility that the third stop operation means may not be operated at the corresponding timing.

  Gaming machine 16. In any one of the gaming machines 10 to 15, the first stop control means has a predetermined stop outcome when the first stop operation means is operated at a timing different from the first timing and the second timing. The first circulation display means is controlled to stop so that (the second, seventh, twelfth, and nineteenth symbols of the left reel 32L stop at the lower stage), the second stop control means A gaming machine, wherein when the first stop operation means is operated at a timing different from the first timing and the second timing, the first circulation display means is controlled to stop so as to reach the predetermined stop output.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the first result or the second result and the first stop operation means is operated at the timing when the overwriting occurs, the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the first result and the first result. In any of the two results, the same predetermined stoppage stops. With this configuration, when the predetermined stoppage is stopped, it is impossible to determine whether the lottery result of the winning combination is the first result or the second result from the stopping result of the first circulation display means. It is possible to prompt the player to operate the second stop operation means at a predetermined timing in order to grasp the result.

  Gaming machine 17. In any of the gaming machines 10 to 16, if the lottery result of the combination is the first result or the second result, an advantageous benefit (BB state, RB) advantageous to the player in the subsequent game round State) can be given, and the advantageous privilege is given when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result and when the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result. A gaming machine characterized by having a different expected value.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result or the second result, there is a possibility that an advantageous privilege advantageous to the player is given in the subsequent game round. Moreover, the expected value to which an advantageous privilege is given differs between the case where the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result and the case where the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result. By adopting such a configuration, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result or the second result, it is possible to cause the player to play a game while expecting an advantageous privilege to be given in the subsequent game round. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to aim at the improvement of game entertainment. Furthermore, in such a configuration, if the first prize corresponding to the case where the result of the winning combination is the first result or the second result is not established, it is mistaken that the player has not won the drawing of the winning combination. It is possible that the game will end despite the possibility of being recognized and being given an advantageous privilege. Further, when considering from the player's viewpoint, if the expected value to which an advantageous privilege is given differs depending on the lottery result of the combination, it will be missed whether the lottery result of the combination was the first result or the second result It is thought that we want to grasp even in the situation where this occurs. Therefore, by operating the second stop operation means at a predetermined timing, whether the lottery result of the combination is the first result or the second result through whether or not the predetermined picture of the second circulation display means stops at a specific position. It is possible to provide gameability that matches the player's intention while eliminating the above-mentioned concerns, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game in a suitable form. It becomes.

  Gaming machine 18. In any one of the gaming machine 10 to the gaming machine 17, the first stop control means and the second stop control means may be configured such that the first stop control means while all the circulation display means are performing the cyclic display of the picture. A gaming machine, wherein when the operating means is operated, the first circulation display means is controlled to stop.

  According to this gaming machine, the first stop control means and the second stop control means are configured such that the first stop operation means is operated when the first stop operation means is operated while all the circulation display means are performing the cyclic display of the pattern. The circulation display means is controlled to stop. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player who wants to grasp the lottery result of the winning combination to operate the first stop operation means first even if a situation occurs in which a missed event occurs.

  Note that the configuration of any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9 and the configuration of any of the gaming machines 10 to 18 may be combined with appropriate wording adjusted. Even if it is a case where it is set as this structure, it can anticipate having the effect mentioned above.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 32 ... Reel, 41 ... Start lever, 42-44 ... Stop switch, 56 ... 1st credit insertion switch, 57 ... 2nd credit insertion switch, 58 ... 3rd credit insertion switch, 63 ... Top lamp, 64 ... Speaker, 65 ... Auxiliary display unit, 66 ... Production switch, 81 ... Display control device, 101 ... Main control device, 102 ... CPU.

Claims (1)

A plurality of circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the picture by each circulation display means;
Lottery means for lottery drawing,
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player as a winning combination based on the combination of the winning symbol corresponding to the winning symbol winning in the lottery of the role stopped at a specified position,
When the first lottery result is the first result and the first stop operation means corresponding to the first circulation display means is operated at the first timing, the first pattern is stopped so as to stop at the specified position. The circulation display means is controlled to stop, and when the first stop operation means is operated at a timing different from the first timing, the first circulation display means is controlled to stop the first picture from stopping at the specified position. First stop control means;
When the first stop control means stops the first picture at the specified position, the first stop control means is used to stop control other circulation display means so that the first winning corresponding to the first result can be established. First stop information setting means for setting one stop information;
Second stop information setting means for setting second stop information used when stop control of other circulation display means is performed when the first stop control means does not stop the first picture at the specified position;
When the lottery result of the combination is the second result and the first stop operation means is operated at the second timing, the first circulation display means is controlled to stop so that the second picture stops at the specified position. A second stop control means for stopping the first circulation display means so that the second picture does not stop at the specified position when the first stop operation means is operated at a timing different from the second timing;
When the second stop control means stops the second picture at the specified position, the second stop control means is used to stop and control other circulation display means so that a second winning corresponding to the second result can be established. 3rd stop information setting means for setting 3 stop information;
And fourth stop information setting means for setting fourth stop information used when stop control of other circulation display means is performed when the second stop control means does not stop the second picture at the specified position. ,
When the second stop operation means corresponding to the second circulation display means is operated at a predetermined timing, the second stop information is configured to stop a predetermined picture at a specific position, and the fourth stop information is When the second stop operation means is operated at the predetermined timing, the predetermined pattern does not stop at the specific position ,
The lottery result of the combination is the first result, and the first design of the first circulation display means does not stop at the specified position, and the lottery result of the combination is the second result, When the second pattern of the first circulation display means does not stop at the specified position, the correspondence relationship between the stop pattern of the predetermined pattern of the second circulation display means and the lottery result of the combination A gaming machine comprising correspondence notification means capable of reporting .

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