JP2007125210A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To diversify the display result of a variable display device without complicating control, to facilitate development to a mass production model while suppressing the data amount of range specifying data for internal drawing and to prevent place hitting by a player as much as possible. <P>SOLUTION: The stop control of reels is performed according to internal winning states (including two or more kinds of losing) for each of respective game states and a stop control table uniquely determined for the stop conditions of the reel (and the stop position of an already stopped reel). For the losing (1) and the losing (2), the stop control tables wherein the different numbers of pull-in frames are determined are used. Range specifying data are stored in common among different setting values for a part of the plurality of winning display results but the range specifying data are stored for each setting value for the other part of the winning display results, although there are the range specifying data corresponding to the different setting values indicating the same value. For a random number for the internal drawing, the one extracted from a counter circuit and then worked with software is used. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and in particular, to reel stop control when any combination is lost in an internal lottery.

  Conventionally, as this type of slot machine, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not a winning is allowed, and when winning is won in this internal lottery, for example, a variable display device composed of a plurality of reels is won. Controls to match the combinations of symbols corresponding to winnings, and controls not to match the combinations of symbols corresponding to winnings that are not won in the internal lottery. Is common.

  As a reel control method in a slot machine, there are mainly a control method and a table method. In the control method, when a stop operation is performed, it is determined whether or not the symbol corresponding to the lottery result is located within the drawing range to the winning line, and if the symbol is within the drawing range, the symbol is drawn into the winning line. If the symbol that does not correspond to the lottery result is located on the winning line, the symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped on the winning line. The kick control is performed so as not to occur (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Further, in the table system, a reel table that defines a symbol to be stopped on the winning line at each stop operation timing is stored in advance, and when the stop operation is performed, a reel table corresponding to the lottery result of the game is stored. With reference to the timing at which the stop operation is performed, the above-described pull-in control and kick-off control are realized by performing control to stop the symbols determined on the reel table on the winning line (for example, Patent Documents) 1).

  Regardless of the control method or the table method, the stop control of the reels constituting the variable display device is determined according to the result of the internal lottery performed for each game. Here, the winning probability of each combination may differ depending on the set value or the number of bets, but may be the same even if the set value or the number of bets is different. In the latter case, if the determination values of all the combinations are registered in advance in the winning determination table for each set value and the number of bets, the amount of data increases. Therefore, the number of determination values (number of appearances) determined to be winning for each combination is stored in common regardless of the set value or the number of bets, and the game state, set value and There has been proposed a slot machine that generates a winning determination table used for internal lottery based on the number of bets (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP-A-2-283385 Japanese Patent No. 3474804

  As described above, in the case of using the control method as the control for deriving the display result of the variable display device, the pull-in control and the kicking control are uniquely performed according to the result of the internal lottery. It became monotonous and lacked interest. On the other hand, with the table method, by preparing a plurality of reel tables for one lottery result, it is possible to derive different display results even if the lottery result is the same. Although the display results can be diversified, it is necessary to perform lottery for selecting one table from a plurality of reel tables with respect to one lottery result, and the control process increases, so that the control is increased. There was a problem of becoming complicated.

  Further, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 2, if the number of determination values is the same regardless of the set value or the number of bets, it is assumed that they are registered in common, but the final determination value Although the simulation is performed while adjusting the number of determination values to determine the number, the final number of determination values determined as a result may be the same regardless of the set value and the number of bets. In such a case, as in the slot machine described in Patent Document 2, if the number of determination values is the same regardless of the set value and the number of bets, the registration is common in the mass-produced model. For the model, the method for storing the number of judgment values must be changed. In this case, the development man-hours have been excessively increased, and the development cost has been increased.

  Further, in the winning determination table generated for each game in the slot machine of Patent Document 2, determination values determined as winning for each combination are fixed (see Table 5). Although it is possible to register the determination values determined to be winning for each combination, it is possible to register the determination values. Can not. Therefore, if the periodicity of the random numbers for internal lottery is not sufficiently eliminated, there is a possibility that the player will play a game aiming at the timing of winning the lottery. Although there was something that tried to eliminate the periodicity of random numbers by devising the configuration of a counter that generates random numbers, it was necessary to have a special hardware configuration, so there was no generality and the circuit including the random number generation circuit There was a problem that the manufacturing cost would be high.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of diversifying display results of a variable display device without complicating control. .

  The present invention also facilitates development up to mass production models while suppressing the data amount of the range specifying data necessary for determining whether or not the winning display result is allowed to be derived (so-called internal lottery). An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of preventing a player from aiming as much as possible.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes:
A plurality of variables that can be variably displayed by rotating display bands (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) each having a plurality of types of identifiable symbols by driving a stepping motor (reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR). By providing a variable display device (variable display device 2) capable of deriving a display result on each display unit, and setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (medal) A game can be started, and a display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display units, whereby one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to a combination of the display results derived to the plurality of variable display units. A slot machine that can be generated,
Derivation operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated when deriving display results from the plurality of variable display units,
Game control means (game control board 101) for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine;
A pulse generation circuit (pulse generation circuit 115a) for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit (lower counter 115b, upper counter 115c) that alternately inverts and outputs at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. A latch circuit (sampling circuit 116) that outputs without
The game control means includes
Input means (step S602) for inputting n-bit array data signals output from the latch circuit as n-bit numerical data without changing the bit array order to a predetermined specific area (HL register);
Before the display result of at least one of the variable display units is derived, the specific bit data of the n-bit numerical data input to the specific area and the other of the numerical data The determination area (HL register) provided in the game control means by replacing the bit data and replacing the n-bit replacement numerical data with the replacement as determination numerical data (random numbers for internal lottery) for each game Numerical data input means for inputting to (step S603);
When the display results are derived on all the variable display portions for the determination numerical data input to the determination area, it is determined that the derivation of the winning display result that causes the winning is allowed. Range specifying data storage means (FIG. 6, FIG. 7, ROM 113) for storing a plurality of winning range specifying data for specifying the range of determination values for each type of winning;
After the numerical value data for determination is input to the determination area, before the display result of the at least one variable display unit is derived, the winning range specifying data stored in the range specifying data storage means is used. It is determined whether the winning display result is allowed to be derived or whether the winning display result is not allowed to be derived depending on whether or not the judgment value range included in the specified judgment value range includes the judgment numerical data. And a pre-determining means (step S402) for determining the type of loss (loss (1), loss (2)) according to the determination numerical data when determining the loss,
Derivation control means (step S403) for performing control to cause the variable display unit corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
Based on the operation of predetermined setting operation means (setting key switch 92, setting switch 91), a plurality of types of permissible stages (settings) with different probabilities that the predetermination means determines that the derivation of the winning display result is permitted. Value), and a permissible step setting means (steps S201 to S210) for selecting and setting one of the permissible steps.
The range specifying data storage means stores a first storage area (cherry, replay, big bonus (1)) in which the first range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data is stored in common for the plurality of types of allowable stages. + Cherry, big bonus (2) + cherry, regular bonus (2), JACIN), and the second winning range specifying data different from the first winning range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data is allowed. A second storage area (JAC, bell, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus (1)) that is stored separately for each type of stage,
The second storage area includes the same number storage area (JAC, regular bonus (1)) for individually storing winning range specifying data that can specify the same determination value range regardless of the type of the allowable stage, and the allowable level A different number storage area (Bell, Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2)) for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying a range of different judgment values depending on the type of stage,
The derivation control means includes
In a situation where a display result has not yet been derived for any of the plurality of variable display units, a variable display unit for which a display result has not yet been derived is obtained at the time when a derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit is operated. From a plurality of control patterns (FIG. 11: stop control table) that uniquely specify a display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor, a control pattern corresponding to the determination result of the predetermining means is uniquely set Includes a control pattern selection means to identify (step S804),
When the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit for which the display result has not been derived yet is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display unit by the control pattern selection unit is the step at the time of operation of the derivation operation unit A display result uniquely specified for the number is derived as a display result in the variable display unit (step S814),
The control pattern selection means selects a different control pattern according to the type of loss determined by the pre-decision means (FIG. 11: Deriving chances when winning the loss (1)) It is characterized by selecting a possible stop control table and selecting a stop control table from which chances cannot be derived when winning (2) is won.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the second aspect of the present invention provides:
A plurality of variables that can be variably displayed by rotating display bands (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) each having a plurality of types of identifiable symbols by driving a stepping motor (reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR). By providing a variable display device (variable display device 2) capable of deriving a display result on each display unit, and setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (medal) A game can be started, and a display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display units, whereby one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to a combination of the display results derived to the plurality of variable display units. A slot machine that can be generated,
Derivation operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated when deriving display results from the plurality of variable display units,
Game control means (game control board 101) for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine;
A pulse generation circuit (pulse generation circuit 115a) for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit (lower counter 115b, upper counter 115c) that alternately inverts and outputs at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. A latch circuit (sampling circuit 116) that outputs without
The game control means includes
Input means (FIG. 26) for inputting n-bit array data signals output from the latch circuit as n-bit numerical data without changing the bit array order to a predetermined specific area (HL register);
Numerical value updating means (refresh register) for updating the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
Numerical value extraction means (FIG. 26) for extracting second numerical data updated by the numerical value update means when the predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
The second numerical data extracted by the numerical value extraction means for the upper k bits in the first numerical data of the upper k bits (k is a natural number: k <n) and the lower j bits (j = n−k) is used. Calculating means (FIG. 26) for performing predetermined calculation;
The calculation result numerical data composed of the upper k bits and the lower j bits after the calculation by the calculation means is used as determination numerical data (random numbers for internal lottery) for each game. Numerical data input means (FIG. 26) for input to the HL register;
When the display results are derived on all the variable display portions for the determination numerical data input to the determination area, it is determined that the derivation of the winning display result that causes the winning is allowed. Range specifying data storage means (FIG. 6, FIG. 7, ROM 113) for storing a plurality of winning range specifying data for specifying the range of determination values for each type of winning;
After the numerical value data for determination is input to the determination area, before the display result of the at least one variable display unit is derived, the winning range specifying data stored in the range specifying data storage means is used. It is determined whether the winning display result is allowed to be derived or whether the winning display result is not allowed to be derived depending on whether or not the judgment value range included in the specified judgment value range includes the judgment numerical data. And a pre-determining means (step S402) for determining the type of loss (loss (1), loss (2)) according to the determination numerical data when determining the loss,
Derivation control means (step S403) for performing control to cause the variable display unit corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
Based on the operation of predetermined setting operation means (setting key switch 92, setting switch 91), a plurality of types of permissible stages (settings) with different probabilities that the predetermination means determines that the derivation of the winning display result is permitted. Value), and a permissible step setting means (steps S201 to S210) for selecting and setting one of the permissible steps.
The range specifying data storage means stores a first storage area (cherry, replay, big bonus (1)) in which the first range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data is stored in common for the plurality of types of allowable stages. + Cherry, big bonus (2) + cherry, regular bonus (2), JACIN), and the second winning range specifying data different from the first winning range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data is allowed. A second storage area (JAC, bell, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus (1)) that is stored separately for each type of stage,
The second storage area includes the same number storage area (JAC, regular bonus (1)) for individually storing winning range specifying data that can specify the same determination value range regardless of the type of the allowable stage, and the allowable level A different number storage area (Bell, Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2)) for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying a range of different judgment values depending on the type of stage,
The derivation control means includes
In a situation where a display result has not yet been derived for any of the plurality of variable display units, a variable display unit for which a display result has not yet been derived is obtained at the time when a derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit is operated. From a plurality of control patterns (FIG. 11: stop control table) that uniquely specify a display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor, a control pattern corresponding to the determination result of the predetermining means is uniquely set Includes a control pattern selection means to identify (step S804),
When the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit for which the display result has not been derived yet is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display unit by the control pattern selection unit is the step at the time of operation of the derivation operation unit A display result uniquely specified for the number is derived as a display result in the variable display unit (step S814),
The control pattern selection means selects a different control pattern according to the type of loss determined by the pre-decision means (FIG. 11: Deriving chances when winning the loss (1)) It is characterized by selecting a possible stop control table and selecting a stop control table from which chances cannot be derived when winning (2) is won.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the third aspect of the present invention provides:
A plurality of variables that can be variably displayed by rotating display bands (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) each having a plurality of types of identifiable symbols by driving a stepping motor (reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR). By providing a variable display device (variable display device 2) capable of deriving a display result on each display unit, and setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (medal) A game can be started, and a display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display units, whereby one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to a combination of the display results derived to the plurality of variable display units. A slot machine that can be generated,
Derivation operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated when deriving display results from the plurality of variable display units,
Game control means (game control board 101) for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine;
A pulse generation circuit (pulse generation circuit 115a) for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit (lower counter 115b, upper counter 115c) that alternately inverts and outputs at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. A latch circuit (sampling circuit 116) that outputs without
The game control means includes
Input means for inputting an n-bit array data signal output from the latch circuit as n-bit numeric data without changing the bit array order to a predetermined specific area (HL register);
First numerical value updating means (refresh register) for updating the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
Second numerical value updating means (refresh register) for updating third numerical data different from the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
First numerical value extraction means (FIG. 27) for extracting second numerical data from the first numerical value update means when a predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
Second numerical value extraction means (FIG. 27) for extracting third numerical data from the second numerical value update means when a predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
The second numerical value extracted by the first numerical value extraction means for the upper k bits in the first numerical data of the upper k bits (k is a natural number: k <n) and the lower j bits (j = n−k). Calculating means (FIG. 27) for performing a predetermined calculation using the data and performing a predetermined calculation using the third numerical data extracted by the second numerical value extraction means for the lower j bits;
Calculation result numerical data consisting of the upper k bits after the calculation by the calculation means and the lower j bits after the calculation is provided in the game control means as determination numerical data (random numbers for internal lottery) for each game. Numerical data input means (FIG. 27) for inputting to the determination area (HL register);
When the display results are derived on all the variable display portions for the determination numerical data input to the determination area, it is determined that the derivation of the winning display result that causes the winning is allowed. Range specifying data storage means (FIG. 6, FIG. 7, ROM 113) for storing a plurality of winning range specifying data for specifying the range of determination values for each type of winning;
After the numerical value data for determination is input to the determination area, before the display result of the at least one variable display unit is derived, the winning range specifying data stored in the range specifying data storage means is used. It is determined whether the winning display result is allowed to be derived or whether the winning display result is not allowed to be derived depending on whether or not the judgment value range included in the specified judgment value range includes the judgment numerical data. And a pre-determining means (step S402) for determining the type of loss (loss (1), loss (2)) according to the determination numerical data when determining the loss,
Derivation control means (step S403) for performing control to cause the variable display unit corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
Based on the operation of predetermined setting operation means (setting key switch 92, setting switch 91), a plurality of types of permissible stages (settings) with different probabilities that the predetermination means determines that the derivation of the winning display result is permitted. Value), and a permissible step setting means (steps S201 to S210) for selecting and setting one of the permissible steps.
The range specifying data storage means stores a first storage area (cherry, replay, big bonus (1)) in which the first range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data is stored in common for the plurality of types of allowable stages. + Cherry, big bonus (2) + cherry, regular bonus (2), JACIN), and the second winning range specifying data different from the first winning range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data is allowed. A second storage area (JAC, bell, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus (1)) that is stored separately for each type of stage,
The second storage area includes the same number storage area (JAC, regular bonus (1)) for individually storing winning range specifying data that can specify the same determination value range regardless of the type of the allowable stage, and the allowable level A different number storage area (Bell, Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2)) for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying a range of different judgment values depending on the type of stage,
The derivation control means includes
In a situation where a display result has not yet been derived for any of the plurality of variable display units, a variable display unit for which a display result has not yet been derived is obtained at the time when a derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit is operated. From a plurality of control patterns (FIG. 11: stop control table) that uniquely specify a display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor, a control pattern corresponding to the determination result of the predetermining means is uniquely set Includes a control pattern selection means to identify (step S804),
When the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit for which the display result has not been derived yet is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display unit by the control pattern selection unit is the step at the time of operation of the derivation operation unit A display result uniquely specified for the number is derived as a display result in the variable display unit (step S814),
The control pattern selection means selects a different control pattern according to the type of loss determined by the pre-decision means (FIG. 11: Deriving chances when winning the loss (1)) It is characterized by selecting a possible stop control table and selecting a stop control table from which chances cannot be derived when winning (2) is won.

  In the slot machine according to the first to third aspects, the derivation operation means operates the variable display area for which the display result has not yet been derived in the situation where the display result has not yet been derived for all of the plurality of variable display areas. The control pattern corresponding to the combination of the game state of the game and the determination result of the pre-determining means is unique from a plurality of control patterns that uniquely specify the display result derived with respect to the number of stepping motor steps at the time Control is performed so that the display result is derived to the corresponding variable display area. That is, there is only one control pattern that is applied to one determination result of the prior determination means. For this reason, there is no need to further select any one control pattern from a plurality of control patterns with respect to one determination result of the prior determination means as in the prior art by lottery or the like different from the prior determination means. The control for deriving the display result is not complicated.

  Further, when the loss is determined by the predetermining means, it is possible to select a different control pattern for the variable display area for which the display result has not yet been derived, according to the determined type of the loss. Since the control pattern of the variable display area can be changed by determining the type of loss in this way, the display result of the variable display device can be obtained without complicating the control when deriving the display result of the variable display device. Can be diversified.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention provides:
A plurality of variables that can be variably displayed by rotating display bands (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) each having a plurality of types of identifiable symbols by driving a stepping motor (reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR). By providing a variable display device (variable display device 2) capable of deriving a display result on each display unit, and setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (medal) A game can be started, and a display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display units, whereby one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to a combination of the display results derived to the plurality of variable display units. A slot machine that can be generated,
Derivation operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated when deriving display results from the plurality of variable display units,
Game control means (game control board 101) for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine;
A pulse generation circuit (pulse generation circuit 115a) for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit (lower counter 115b, upper counter 115c) that alternately inverts and outputs at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. A latch circuit (sampling circuit 116) that outputs without
The game control means includes
Input means (step S602) for inputting n-bit array data signals output from the latch circuit as n-bit numerical data without changing the bit array order to a predetermined specific area (HL register);
Before the display result of at least one of the variable display units is derived, the specific bit data of the n-bit numerical data input to the specific area and the other of the numerical data The determination area (HL register) provided in the game control means by replacing the bit data and replacing the n-bit replacement numerical data with the replacement as determination numerical data (random numbers for internal lottery) for each game Numerical data input means for inputting to (step S603);
When the display results are derived on all the variable display portions for the determination numerical data input to the determination area, it is determined that the derivation of the winning display result that causes the winning is allowed. Range specifying data storage means (FIG. 6, FIG. 7, ROM 113) for storing a plurality of winning range specifying data for specifying the range of determination values for each type of winning;
After the numerical value data for determination is input to the determination area, before the display result of the at least one variable display unit is derived, the winning range specifying data stored in the range specifying data storage means is used. It is determined whether the winning display result is allowed to be derived or whether the winning display result is not allowed to be derived depending on whether or not the judgment value range included in the specified judgment value range includes the judgment numerical data. And a pre-determining means (step S402) for determining the type of loss (loss (1), loss (2)) according to the determination numerical data when determining the loss,
Derivation control means (step S403) for performing control to cause the variable display unit corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
Based on the operation of predetermined setting operation means (setting key switch 92, setting switch 91), a plurality of types of permissible stages (settings) with different probabilities that the predetermination means determines that the derivation of the winning display result is permitted. Value), and a permissible step setting means (steps S201 to S210) for selecting and setting one of the permissible steps.
The range specifying data storage means stores a first storage area (cherry, replay, big bonus (1)) in which the first range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data is stored in common for the plurality of types of allowable stages. + Cherry, big bonus (2) + cherry, regular bonus (2), JACIN), and the second winning range specifying data different from the first winning range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data is allowed. A second storage area (JAC, bell, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus (1)) that is stored separately for each type of stage,
The second storage area includes the same number storage area (JAC, regular bonus (1)) for individually storing winning range specifying data that can specify the same determination value range regardless of the type of the allowable stage, and the allowable level A different number storage area (Bell, Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2)) for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying a range of different judgment values depending on the type of stage,
The derivation control means includes
In a situation where a display result is derived to at least one of the plurality of variable display sections and a display result is not derived to another variable display section, the variable display section for which the display result has not been derived yet From a plurality of control patterns (FIG. 11: stop control table) that uniquely specify the display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor at the time when the derivation operation means corresponding to the unit is operated, Control pattern selection means (step S804) for uniquely specifying the control pattern corresponding to the combination of the determination result of the determination means and the display result in the variable display unit from which the display result has already been derived;
When the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit for which the display result has not been derived yet is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display unit by the control pattern selection unit is the step at the time of operation of the derivation operation unit A display result uniquely specified for the number is derived as a display result in the variable display unit (step S814),
The control pattern selection means selects a different control pattern according to the type of loss determined by the pre-decision means (FIG. 11: Deriving chances when winning the loss (1)) It is characterized by selecting a possible stop control table and selecting a stop control table from which chances cannot be derived when winning (2) is won.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the fifth aspect of the present invention provides:
A plurality of variables that can be variably displayed by rotating display bands (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) each having a plurality of types of identifiable symbols by driving a stepping motor (reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR). By providing a variable display device (variable display device 2) capable of deriving a display result on each display unit, and setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (medal) A game can be started, and a display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display units, whereby one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to a combination of the display results derived to the plurality of variable display units. A slot machine that can be generated,
Derivation operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated when deriving display results from the plurality of variable display units,
Game control means (game control board 101) for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine;
A pulse generation circuit (pulse generation circuit 115a) for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit (lower counter 115b, upper counter 115c) that alternately inverts and outputs at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. A latch circuit (sampling circuit 116) that outputs without
The game control means includes
Input means (FIG. 26) for inputting n-bit array data signals output from the latch circuit as n-bit numerical data without changing the bit array order to a predetermined specific area (HL register);
Numerical value updating means (refresh register) for updating the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
Numerical value extraction means (FIG. 26) for extracting second numerical data updated by the numerical value update means when the predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
The second numerical data extracted by the numerical value extraction means for the upper k bits in the first numerical data of the upper k bits (k is a natural number: k <n) and the lower j bits (j = n−k) is used. Calculating means (FIG. 26) for performing predetermined calculation;
The calculation result numerical data composed of the upper k bits and the lower j bits after the calculation by the calculation means is used as determination numerical data (random numbers for internal lottery) for each game. Numerical data input means (FIG. 26) for input to the HL register;
When the display results are derived on all the variable display portions for the determination numerical data input to the determination area, it is determined that the derivation of the winning display result that causes the winning is allowed. Range specifying data storage means (FIG. 6, FIG. 7, ROM 113) for storing a plurality of winning range specifying data for specifying the range of determination values for each type of winning;
After the numerical value data for determination is input to the determination area, before the display result of the at least one variable display unit is derived, the winning range specifying data stored in the range specifying data storage means is used. It is determined whether the winning display result is allowed to be derived or whether the winning display result is not allowed to be derived depending on whether or not the judgment value range included in the specified judgment value range includes the judgment numerical data. And a pre-determining means (step S402) for determining the type of loss (loss (1), loss (2)) according to the determination numerical data when determining the loss,
Derivation control means (step S403) for performing control to cause the variable display unit corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
Based on the operation of predetermined setting operation means (setting key switch 92, setting switch 91), a plurality of types of permissible stages (settings) with different probabilities that the predetermination means determines that the derivation of the winning display result is permitted. Value), and a permissible step setting means (steps S201 to S210) for selecting and setting one of the permissible steps.
The range specifying data storage means stores a first storage area (cherry, replay, big bonus (1)) in which the first range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data is stored in common for the plurality of types of allowable stages. + Cherry, big bonus (2) + cherry, regular bonus (2), JACIN), and the second winning range specifying data different from the first winning range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data is allowed. A second storage area (JAC, bell, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus (1)) that is stored separately for each type of stage,
The second storage area includes the same number storage area (JAC, regular bonus (1)) for individually storing winning range specifying data that can specify the same determination value range regardless of the type of the allowable stage, and the allowable level A different number storage area (Bell, Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2)) for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying a range of different judgment values depending on the type of stage,
The derivation control means includes
In a situation where a display result is derived to at least one of the plurality of variable display sections and a display result is not derived to another variable display section, the variable display section for which the display result has not been derived yet From a plurality of control patterns (FIG. 11: stop control table) that uniquely specify the display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor at the time when the derivation operation means corresponding to the unit is operated, Control pattern selection means (step S804) for uniquely specifying the control pattern corresponding to the combination of the determination result of the determination means and the display result in the variable display unit from which the display result has already been derived;
When the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit for which the display result has not been derived yet is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display unit by the control pattern selection unit is the step at the time of operation of the derivation operation unit A display result uniquely specified for the number is derived as a display result in the variable display unit (step S814),
The control pattern selection means selects a different control pattern according to the type of loss determined by the pre-decision means (FIG. 11: Deriving chances when winning the loss (1)) It is characterized by selecting a possible stop control table and selecting a stop control table from which chances cannot be derived when winning (2) is won.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the sixth aspect of the present invention provides:
A plurality of variables that can be variably displayed by rotating display bands (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) each having a plurality of types of identifiable symbols by driving a stepping motor (reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR). By providing a variable display device (variable display device 2) capable of deriving a display result on each display unit, and setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (medal) A game can be started, and a display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display units, whereby one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to a combination of the display results derived to the plurality of variable display units. A slot machine that can be generated,
Derivation operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated when deriving display results from the plurality of variable display units,
Game control means (game control board 101) for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine;
A pulse generation circuit (pulse generation circuit 115a) for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit (lower counter 115b, upper counter 115c) that alternately inverts and outputs at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. A latch circuit (sampling circuit 116) that outputs without
The game control means includes
Input means for inputting an n-bit array data signal output from the latch circuit as n-bit numeric data without changing the bit array order to a predetermined specific area (HL register);
First numerical value updating means (refresh register) for updating the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
Second numerical value updating means (refresh register) for updating third numerical data different from the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
First numerical value extraction means (FIG. 27) for extracting second numerical data from the first numerical value update means when a predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
Second numerical value extraction means (FIG. 27) for extracting third numerical data from the second numerical value update means when a predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
The second numerical value extracted by the first numerical value extraction means for the upper k bits in the first numerical data of the upper k bits (k is a natural number: k <n) and the lower j bits (j = n−k). Calculating means (FIG. 27) for performing a predetermined calculation using the data and performing a predetermined calculation using the third numerical data extracted by the second numerical value extraction means for the lower j bits;
Calculation result numerical data consisting of the upper k bits after the calculation by the calculation means and the lower j bits after the calculation is provided in the game control means as determination numerical data (random numbers for internal lottery) for each game. Numerical data input means (FIG. 27) for inputting to the determination area (HL register);
When the display results are derived on all the variable display portions for the determination numerical data input to the determination area, it is determined that the derivation of the winning display result that causes the winning is allowed. Range specifying data storage means (FIG. 6, FIG. 7, ROM 113) for storing a plurality of winning range specifying data for specifying the range of determination values for each type of winning;
After the numerical value data for determination is input to the determination area, before the display result of the at least one variable display unit is derived, the winning range specifying data stored in the range specifying data storage means is used. It is determined whether the winning display result is allowed to be derived or whether the winning display result is not allowed to be derived depending on whether or not the judgment value range included in the specified judgment value range includes the judgment numerical data. And a pre-determining means (step S402) for determining the type of loss (loss (1), loss (2)) according to the determination numerical data when determining the loss,
Derivation control means (step S403) for performing control to cause the variable display unit corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
Based on the operation of predetermined setting operation means (setting key switch 92, setting switch 91), a plurality of types of permissible stages (settings) with different probabilities that the predetermination means determines that the derivation of the winning display result is permitted. Value), and a permissible step setting means (steps S201 to S210) for selecting and setting one of the permissible steps.
The range specifying data storage means stores a first storage area (cherry, replay, big bonus (1)) in which the first range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data is stored in common for the plurality of types of allowable stages. + Cherry, big bonus (2) + cherry, regular bonus (2), JACIN), and the second winning range specifying data different from the first winning range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data is allowed. A second storage area (JAC, bell, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus (1)) that is stored separately for each type of stage,
The second storage area includes the same number storage area (JAC, regular bonus (1)) for individually storing winning range specifying data that can specify the same determination value range regardless of the type of the allowable stage, and the allowable level A different number storage area (Bell, Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2)) for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying a range of different judgment values depending on the type of stage,
The derivation control means includes
In a situation where a display result is derived to at least one of the plurality of variable display sections and a display result is not derived to another variable display section, the variable display section for which the display result has not been derived yet From a plurality of control patterns (FIG. 11: stop control table) that uniquely specify the display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor at the time when the derivation operation means corresponding to the unit is operated, Control pattern selection means (step S804) for uniquely specifying the control pattern corresponding to the combination of the determination result of the determination means and the display result in the variable display unit from which the display result has already been derived;
When the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit for which the display result has not been derived yet is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display unit by the control pattern selection unit is the step at the time of operation of the derivation operation unit A display result uniquely specified for the number is derived as a display result in the variable display unit (step S814),
The control pattern selection means selects a different control pattern according to the type of loss determined by the pre-decision means (FIG. 11: Deriving chances when winning the loss (1)) It is characterized by selecting a possible stop control table and selecting a stop control table from which chances cannot be derived when winning (2) is won.

  In the slot machine according to the fourth to sixth aspects, the display result is already derived in any one of the plurality of variable display areas, and the display result is still derived in the other variable display areas. In a situation where the display result has not yet been derived, the variable display area has not yet been derived from a plurality of control patterns that uniquely identify the display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor at the time when the derivation operation means is operated. The control pattern corresponding to the combination of the determination result of the predetermining means and the display result of the variable display area for which the display result has already been derived is uniquely selected, and control is performed to derive the display result to the corresponding variable display area. . That is, there is only one control pattern that is applied to a combination of one determination result of the pre-determining means and the display result of the variable display area from which the display result has already been derived. For this reason, it is not necessary to further select any one of the plurality of control patterns, and the control for deriving the display result of the variable display device is not complicated.

  Further, when the loss is determined by the predetermining means, it is possible to select a different control pattern for the variable display area for which the display result has not yet been derived, according to the determined type of the loss. Since the control pattern of the variable display area can be changed by determining the type of loss in this way, the display result of the variable display device can be obtained without complicating the control when deriving the display result of the variable display device. Can be diversified.

  In the slot machine according to the first to sixth aspects, the range specifying data storage means stores the first range specifying data in the first storage area in common for the plurality of types of allowable stages. Less storage capacity is required for storing the range identification data of one. On the other hand, in the second storage area, the second winning range specifying data is individually stored for each type of the allowable stage. Here, the second storage area has different determination values depending on the types of the same number of storage area allowable stages for individually storing the winning range specifying data capable of specifying the same determination value range regardless of the types of the allowable stages. A different number storage area for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying the range is included. The range identification data determines the probability that the predetermining means will allow the derivation of each winning display result according to the allowable stage. However, in the development model, this judgment value data is subtle. In general, the simulation is performed while adjusting to (the initial judgment value data may be different or may be the same). Appropriate judgment value data obtained as a result of simulation is applied to a model for mass production. Here, the range specifying data that is the same regardless of the allowable stage as a result of performing the simulation while changing the range specifying data according to the allowable stage may be stored as it is. For this reason, since the storage mode of the range specifying data in the development model can be used as it is in the mass production model, development from the initial design stage to the mass production model can be easily performed.

  In the slot machine according to the first to sixth aspects, to uniquely select a control pattern corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination unit, when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the same, This is to always select the same control pattern, and does not preclude selecting a common control pattern when the determination results of the pre-determining means are different. Further, in the case of the slot machine according to the second aspect, it does not preclude selecting a common control pattern when the display results of the variable display areas from which the display results have already been derived are different.

  The plurality of control patterns that uniquely specify the display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor at the time when the derivation operation means is operated are the number of steps at the time when the derivation operation means is operated. Means a control pattern that always specifies the same display result as a derived display result. For example, the number of individual steps, or a step number unit that is continuous within a certain range (for example, the number of steps required to change one symbol), or an identification code that can identify the step number unit (for example, a symbol number) ) Control pattern for uniquely identifying the display result derived for the number of steps at the time when the deriving operation means is operated from the variation amount table in which the variation amount until the display result is derived is determined Corresponds to this. In addition, the derivation operation is performed from the priority table in which the priority of the derived display result is determined for each number of steps, a unit of the number of steps that is continuous within a certain range, or for each identification code that can identify the unit of the number of steps. This also applies to a control pattern that uniquely specifies a display result derived with respect to the number of steps at the time when the means is operated. Furthermore, from the number of steps at the time when the derivation operation means is operated, the pull-in control is performed so that the display result to be drawn is maximized within a predetermined pull-in range so that the derivation is prohibited. For those that perform kick-off control that draws display results other than the display results for which derivation is prohibited, if the display result derived from the number of steps at the time when the derivation operation means is operated is uniquely specified, This corresponds to the control pattern of the present invention.

  In the slot machines according to the first to sixth aspects, the predetermined number of bets is at least one bet number, and a bet number of two or more is set or a maximum bet number is set. Thus, the game may be started. Further, the game may be started by setting a bet number determined according to a plurality of gaming states.

  In the slot machine according to the first and fourth aspects, specific bit data and other bit data are replaced by numerical data corresponding to the n-bit array data signal extracted from the counter circuit. It is assumed that the replacement numerical data obtained by replacing is input as determination numerical data. For this reason, the periodicity of the numerical data for determination used for the determination can be lost without varying the determination value used for determining whether or not the derivation of the winning display result is allowed. Thereby, even if the determination value is fixed for each type of the winning display result by using the determination value data indicating the number of the determining values for each type of the winning display result, it is possible to prevent the player from aiming. It becomes like this. Moreover, the periodicity of the numerical data input by the input means can be lost simply by exchanging specific bits, and the processing load does not increase so much without providing a special circuit.

  In the slot machine according to the second and fifth aspects, the numerical value extracting means performs numerical value updating means for the upper k bits of the first numerical data corresponding to the n-bit array data signal extracted from the counter circuit. Calculation result numerical data obtained by performing a predetermined calculation using the second numerical data extracted from is input as determination numerical data. Rather than performing the operation on the first numerical data as it is using the second numerical data, the numerical value indicated by the operational numerical data is obtained by performing the operation on the upper k bits of the first numerical data. Becomes larger. For this reason, the periodicity of the numerical data for determination used for the determination can be lost without varying the determination value used for determining whether or not the derivation of the winning display result is allowed. Thereby, even if the determination value is fixed for each type of the winning display result by using the determination value data indicating the number of the determining values for each type of the winning display result, it is possible to prevent the player from aiming. It becomes like this. Further, the periodicity of the first numerical data input by the input means can be lost only by extracting the second numerical data from the numerical value updating means and calculating the upper k bits, and without providing a special circuit. , Processing load does not become so large.

  In the slot machine according to the third and sixth aspects, the numerical value extracting means for the upper k bits and the lower j bits of the first numerical data corresponding to the n-bit array data signal extracted from the counter circuit. Thus, calculation result numerical data obtained by performing a predetermined calculation using the second numerical data extracted from the numerical value updating means is input as determination numerical data. The numerical value indicated by the arithmetic result numerical data is not calculated by using the second numerical data as it is for the first numerical data, but by performing an operation on the upper k bits of the first numerical data. Variations increase. The variation is further increased by performing an operation on the lower j bits. For this reason, the periodicity of the numerical data for determination used for the determination can be lost without varying the determination value used for determining whether or not the derivation of the winning display result is allowed. Thereby, even if the determination value is fixed for each type of the winning display result by using the determination value data indicating the number of the determining values for each type of the winning display result, it is possible to prevent the player from aiming. It becomes like this. Further, the periodicity of the first numerical data inputted by the input means can be obtained only by extracting the second and third numerical data from the first and second numerical value updating means and calculating the upper k bits and the lower j bits. It can be lost, and the processing load is not so great without providing a special circuit.

In the slot machine according to the first to sixth aspects,
The winning range specifying data is special with a transition of a gaming state to a special gaming state (big bonus, regular bonus) which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state with respect to the determination numerical data input to the determination area. Including special range specifying data for specifying a range of determination values that will be determined to permit the derivation of display results (big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus (1)),
The pre-determining unit determines that the special display result is allowed to be derived when the determination numerical data input to the determination area is included in a determination value range specified by the special range specification data. Special determination means (steps S703 to S722, S730 to S737) may be included. In this case,
The lost pattern selection means is:
When the first type of losing is determined by the pre-determining unit, the pre-determining unit determines that the special display result is allowed to be derived, and the derivation operating unit is operated. Special loss control pattern selection means (FIG. 11: Loss (1)) for selecting a control pattern that can derive a special loss display result (chance) that can be derived when the special display result cannot be derived depending on the number of steps of the stepping motor. ), Select a stop control table that can derive chances)
A non-special losing control pattern for selecting a control pattern for deriving a losing display result other than the special losing display result when a second type of losing different from the first type of losing is determined by the pre-determining means. And a selection means (FIG. 11: When a loss (2) is won, a stop control table that cannot derive chances is selected).

  In this case, when the special losing display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device, it is highly likely that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted (the first type of the losing is the first type). The denominator is added only when it is determined to lose. For this reason, it is possible to give the player a very high expectation that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the derivation of the special lose display result, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. .

In the slot machine according to the first to sixth aspects,
The game control means further includes control information transmission means (step S513) for transmitting loss control information (winning status notification command) including information capable of specifying the type of loss determined by the prior determination means. Also good. In this case,
The slot machine receives the loss control information transmitted from the control information transmission means, and produces different effects (start sound output) depending on the type of loss specified by the information included in the received loss control information. Production control means (production control board 102 (especially CPU 121)) to be performed by production means (speakers 7L, 7R, 7U) can be further provided.

  In this case, a different control pattern is selected according to the type of loss determined by the predetermining means, and a different effect is performed by the effecting means. For this reason, the effect performed by the effect means can be appropriately performed according to the control pattern of the variable display device.

In the slot machine according to the first to sixth aspects,
The winning range specifying data is special with a transition of a gaming state to a special gaming state (big bonus, regular bonus) which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state with respect to the determination numerical data input to the determination area. Including special range specifying data for specifying a range of determination values that will be determined to permit the derivation of display results (big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus (1)),
The pre-determining unit determines that the special display result is allowed to be derived when the determination numerical data input to the determination area is included in a determination value range specified by the special range specification data. Special determination means (steps S703 to S722, S730 to S737) may be included. In this case,
The game control means is a special decision carry-over means for carrying over the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result until the special display result is derived based on the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result. The HL register may further include step S702 (NO) included in the special work 112-3.
The control pattern selection means determines whether the special decision means has decided to allow the derivation of the special display result and the special decision carry-over means has decided to allow the derivation of the special display result before the previous time. Special decision selection means for selecting a control pattern different from the game carried over from the previous game (FIG. 11: selection of a stop control table from which a reach can be derived by a bonus carry-over loss (2)). it can.

  In this case, it is determined that the game is determined to allow the derivation of the special display result (so-called established game), or that the derivation of the special display result is allowed in the previous game, and the determination is carried over. Whether or not the game is in a state of being established (so-called game after establishment) can be determined by the difference in the control pattern of the variable display device.

In the slot machine according to the first to sixth aspects,
The winning range specifying data is special with a transition of a gaming state to a special gaming state (big bonus, regular bonus) which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state with respect to the determination numerical data input to the determination area. Including special range specifying data for specifying a range of determination values that will be determined to permit the derivation of display results (big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus (1)),
The pre-determining unit determines that the special display result is allowed to be derived when the determination numerical data input to the determination area is included in a determination value range specified by the special range specification data. Special determination means (steps S703 to S722, S730 to S737) may be included. In this case,
The game control means is a special decision carry-over means for carrying over the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result until the special display result is derived based on the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result. The HL register may further include step S702 (NO) included in the special work 112-3.
In the game in which the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result by the special decision carry-over means is carried over from the previous game and the loss is decided by the pre-decision means. As a control pattern when the derivation of the special display result is impossible due to the number of steps of the stepping motor when the derivation operation means is operated, a control pattern that differs depending on the type of loss determined by the pre-decision means Selection means for special carry-over loss to be selected (FIG. 11: a stop control table in which a reach control cannot be derived by a bonus carry-over lose (1) and a reach control can be derived by a bonus carry-over lose (2) Can be included).

  In this case, even if the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over from the previous game, the display result has not yet been derived according to the type of loss determined by the predetermining means. Since the control pattern of the non-variable display area can be changed, the display results of the variable display device can be diversified.

In the slot machine according to the first to sixth aspects,
The game control means may further include control information transmission means (steps S513 and S910) for transmitting control information (command) according to the progress of the game. In this case,
The slot machine receives the control information transmitted from the control information transmitting means, and produces effects (such as output of a start sound) on effecting means (speakers 7L, 7R, 7U, etc.) according to the received control information. Production control means (production control board 102 (especially CPU 121)),
The game control means and the effect control means are further provided with relay control means (effect relay board 106) for connecting control information to the effect control means from the game control means. it can.

  Thus, by transmitting the effect control means from the game control means via the relay control means, it becomes possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the game control means.

In the slot machine according to the first to sixth aspects,
The winning range specifying data is accompanied by a transition of the gaming state to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state by the pre-determining means when it is determined that the determination numerical data is included. Overlapping range specification data (big bonus (1) + cherry) that specifies a range of determination values determined to permit the derivation of both the special display result and the non-special display result that is a prize display result other than the special display result , Big bonus (2) + cherry). In this case,
The pre-determining means allows the derivation of the special display result and the non-special when the numerical value data for determination input to the determination area is included in a determination value range specified by the overlapping range specifying data Both allowances for deriving the display result can be determined (step S718 (YES) or S722 (YES) → S726, S755).

  In this case, even when the non-special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device, it is possible to make the player expect that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. In addition, it is determined by the overlapping range specifying data that the numerical data for determination input in the determination area is determined to allow the derivation of the special display result and to determine that the non-special display result is allowed to be derived. It is possible to perform only one determination as to whether or not it is included in the range of determination values.

In the slot machine according to the first to sixth aspects,
The winning range specifying data is:
It will be determined that it is allowed to derive a special display result accompanied by the transition of the gaming state to the special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state for the judgment numerical data input to the judgment area. Special range specifying data (FIG. 24: bonus table) for specifying the range of the judgment value;
A range of determination values for determining that the pre-determining means allows derivation of a non-special display result that is a prize display result other than the special display result is determined to be specified for each type of the prize display result. Non-special range specifying data, wherein at least part of a range of determination values for determining that the non-special display result is derived is included in the range of determination values specified by the special range specifying data Specific data (FIG. 24: small role table) may be included. In this case,
The game control means is a special decision carry-over means for carrying over the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result until the special display result is derived based on the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result. The HL register may further include step S702 (NO) included in the special work 112-3.
The pre-determining means includes
On the condition that the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is not carried over by the special decision carry-over means (step S1215 (YES)), the determination numerical data is stored in the range specifying data storage means. Special decision means (steps S1216 to S1219) for deciding whether or not to allow the derivation of the special display result by judging whether or not it is included in the range of the judgment value specified by the special range specification data. ,
Regardless of whether or not the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over by the special decision carry-over means (the determination step as in step S1215 is not performed), Whether to allow derivation of the non-special display result by determining whether data is included in the range of the determination value specified by the non-special range specifying data stored in the range specifying data storage means Non-special determination means (steps S1204 to S1207).

  In this case, even when the non-special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device, it is possible to make the player expect that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. Whether or not to allow the derivation of the winning display result without having to basically change the process when the predetermining means makes the determination depending on whether or not the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result has been carried over. Can be determined efficiently. Furthermore, when the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over, the decision is not required to be made by the special decision means, so that the process is simplified.

In the slot machine according to the first to sixth aspects,
The game control means includes
Data storage means (RAM 112) for storing data for controlling the progress of the game including data indicating the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means in a readable and writable manner;
Stored data determination means (steps S107 and S108) for determining whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal;
Disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when the stored data determining means determines that the data stored in the data storing means is not normal (steps S107 (NO), S108 (NO)), Step S301),
In a state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling means, the progress of the game is performed on the condition that the allowable stage is newly set by the allowable stage setting means based on the operation of the setting operation means. It is also possible to further include disabling canceling means (step S116, FIG. 14) that cancels the disabled state and enables the game to proceed.

  Conventionally, when the data stored in the data storage means (RAM) in the slot machine is broken, the game cannot be progressed. The data in the data storage means is initialized by a predetermined reset operation. It was released above and the game progress was resumed. Here, when the data in the data storage means is initialized by a reset operation, the default permissible stage (usually the permissible stage with the lowest probability of being determined to permit the derivation of the winning display result) is automatically performed. Was to be selected. For this reason, the pre-determining means may not be determined with the probability that the amusement store has intended, and it is disadvantageous to the player especially when it is automatically selected at the allowable stage with the lowest probability. There was a problem that would become larger.

  On the other hand, when the data stored in the data storage means is not normal, the game cannot be progressed because the proper game cannot be progressed. It is necessary to initialize the data stored in the data storage means in order to cancel the state where the game cannot be progressed here. In this case, the data indicating the allowable stage is also initialized. End up. However, in the slot machine, the state in which the game cannot be progressed based on the data in the data storage means being normal is canceled unless a new allowable stage is set based on the operation of the setting operation means. There is nothing. For this reason, since it is ensured that the game is played based on the newly set allowable stage, the fairness of the game can be achieved.

In this case,
The pre-determining unit reads out data indicating the allowable level stored in the data storage unit when determining whether to permit the derivation of the winning display result, and indicates the read allowable level Permissible stage data determining means (steps S502, S503, S1202, and S1203) for determining whether or not the data is appropriate data indicating an allowable stage that can be set by the allowable stage setting means may be included. here,
The disabling means can disable the progress of the game even when the allowable stage data determination means determines that the data indicating the allowable stage read from the data storage means is not appropriate data ( Steps S503 (NO), S1203 (NO), and Step S301).

  Here, even when the determination is made by the prior determination means, the allowable stage stored in the data storage means is read to determine whether the allowable stage is appropriate. If the allowable stage is not appropriate, the game cannot be progressed properly because the game cannot be progressed properly. Here, in a state where the progress of the game is disabled based on the fact that the allowable stage stored in the data storage means is not within an appropriate range, a new allowable stage must be set based on the operation of the setting operation means. It will not be released. For this reason, since it is ensured that the game is played based on the newly set allowable stage, the fairness of the game can be achieved.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. The front door of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking device 19 and rotating it clockwise. A variable display device 2 is provided on the upper front side of the slot machine 1. Inside the variable display device 2, a reel unit 3 including three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is provided. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated / stopped by driving the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR (see FIG. 3), respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are distinguished from each other such as “7”, “BAR”, “JAC”, “Replay”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, and “Bell”. A plurality of possible types of symbols are drawn in a predetermined order. Here, “replay” and “bell” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum for any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. For the right reel 3R, “JAC” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed on the variable display device 2 in the upper, middle, and lower three stages.

  In the reel unit 3, for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR (see FIG. 3) for detecting the reference position, and a reel lamp 3LP (see FIG. 3) for irradiating light from the back surface. 3). In the variable display device 2, when 1 is set as the bet number in the regular bonus described later, one pay line in the middle is set. Other than the regular bonus, the game can be started only when 3 is set as the bet number, and when 3 is set as the bet number, a total of 5 in the upper, middle, and lower rows and 2 on the diagonal line is 5 A book winning line is set.

  Various display units are provided around the variable display device 2. Below the variable display device 2, a game number display unit 21, a credit display unit 22, and a payout display unit 23 are provided. The game number display unit 21 includes a game number display 51 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and counts the number of games and the number of winnings in a regular bonus (including a case where it is provided during a big bonus) described later. The counter value to be displayed is displayed. The game number display unit 21 may be used to display the value of a counter that counts the number of medals paid out during a big bonus, which will be described later. Furthermore, the game number display unit 21 is also used to display a code (error code) corresponding to the type of error that has occurred when an error such as a RAM abnormality error described later occurs.

  The credit display unit 22 is constituted by a credit display 52 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and displays the number of credits accumulated as data according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out coins as will be described later. The payout display unit 23 is composed of a 7-segment display payout display 53 (see FIG. 3), and displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning is achieved.

  On the left side of the variable display device 2, a one-bet display unit 24, two-bet display units 25 and 26, and three-bet display units 27 and 28 are provided. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet, and 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 indicate that each of the 1-sheet, 2-sheet, and 3-sheet betting lamps 54 to 58 (see FIG. 3) is turned on corresponding to the winning line. The winning line in the game is shown to the player. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 are also configured so that the 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting lamps 54-58 are in a blinking state when a winning combination to be described later is made, The winning line that won the role described later is shown to the player.

  On the right side of the variable display device 2, an insertion instruction display unit 29, a start display unit 30, a weight display unit 31, a replay display unit 32, and a game over display unit 33 are provided. The insertion instruction display unit 29 indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the insertion instruction lamp 59 (see FIG. 3). The start display unit 30 indicates that the start lamp 60 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, so that the start can be started, that is, the operation of the start lever 11 can be accepted. The weight display unit 31 indicates that a weight to be described later is applied when the weight lamp 61 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The replay display unit 32 indicates that a replay winning that will be described later has been made when the replay lamp 62 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The game over display unit 33 indicates that the slot machine 1 has been stopped by turning on the game over lamp 63 (see FIG. 3).

  On the upper side of the variable display device 2, a liquid crystal display 4 is provided as a production means. The liquid crystal display 4 displays various effect images according to the gaming state, the setting status of the winning flag, and the like. Further, the liquid crystal display 4 can display various information directly or indirectly related to the game.

  A medal slot 13, a single BET button 14, a MAXBET button 15, and a checkout button 16 are provided on a horizontal surface of a trapezoidal portion provided below the variable display device 2. The BET button lamps 70a and 70b (see FIG. 3), which are turned on when the number of bets can be set from the credits (maximum 50) accumulated as data, are arranged inside the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15. Has been.

  The medal insertion slot 13 is for a player to insert a medal from here, and when insertion of a medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 44 (see FIG. 3) when the insertion instruction display unit 29 is lit, A bet number is set or credits are stored as data. The single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15 are buttons operated by the player when setting the number of bets (1, 3 respectively) from the credits accumulated as data. When it is detected by the sheet BET switch 45 (see FIG. 3) or the MAXBET switch 46 (see FIG. 3), the bet number from the credit is set. The settlement button 16 is a button for instructing to pay out credits. When an operation is detected by the settlement switch 47 (see FIG. 3), medals corresponding to the credits accumulated as data are paid out.

  A start lever 11 and stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are provided on the vertical surface of the trapezoidal portion. The start lever 11 is operated by the player when starting the game. When the operation is detected by the start switch 41 (see FIG. 3), the reel drive motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR are started to be driven. 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R (FIG. 3) provided therein are provided. (See) is lit, and the player is informed.

  The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are buttons that the player operates to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a desired timing, respectively, and the operations are stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R (see FIG. 3). Is detected, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 190 milliseconds.

  The reels 3L, 3C and 3R rotate 80 times per minute and change the design of 80 x 21 (number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 milliseconds Can be pulled in. That is, the stop symbols selected by the stop control table described later are the symbols displayed when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five frames. It is a design.

  Further, a panel that covers the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is applied as the bonus notification section 36. The bonus notification unit 36 notifies the player that the bonus bonus lamp 66 (see FIG. 3) is in a lit state, so that a regular bonus winning and a big bonus winning, which will be described later, are possible. Further, on the right side of the stop button 12R, there is provided a medal clogging elimination button 18 that mechanically vibrates the slot machine 1 when a medal is jammed.

  On the lower front side of the slot machine 1, a medal payout port 71 and a medal storage tray 72 are provided. The medal payout port 71 discharges medals paid out by the hopper 80 (see FIG. 3) to the outside. The medal storage tray 72 is for storing paid-out medals. The front panel on the medal storage tray 72 is irradiated with light emitted from the fluorescent lamp 6 (see FIG. 3) installed therein.

  Speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R are provided as rendering means on the lower front side of the slot machine 1 and on the left and right sides of the upper front side, respectively. The speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R output start sounds when the start lever 11 is operated, output sound effects when winning, big bonus entry, and regular bonus entry, and further alarm sounds when abnormal In addition to the output of the above, the sound for various effects according to the gaming state is output.

  Further, on the front side of the slot machine 1, an effect by light is performed by light emission of game effect lamps 75 </ b> A to 75 </ b> M (see FIG. 3) as effect means so as to surround the variable display device 2 and the liquid crystal display 4. Game effect display sections 5A to 5M are provided. The game effect display units 5A to 5M perform effects by light in various patterns according to the progress of the game. Note that the light emission colors of the game effect display units 5A to 5M may be either single colors or multiple colors.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the slot machine 1 includes a power supply board 100, a game control board 101, an effect control board 102, a reel relay board 103, a reel lamp relay board 104, an external output board 105, and an effect relay board 106. It is divided roughly.

  The power supply board 100 transforms an external power supply voltage of AC 100V and supplies operating power to the game control board 101 and other parts of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 3, it is shown that only the game control board 101, the hopper 80, and each of the switches 91 to 94 are connected, but the power supply board 100 also supplies power to other parts. The power supply board 100 is provided in the slot machine 1 and is connected to a hopper 80 that includes a hopper motor 82 that performs a medal payout operation and a payout sensor 81 that detects a medal payout operation.

  The power supply board 100 sets a winning probability for an internal lottery to be described later, and a setting switch 91 and a setting switch 91 for changing setting values (setting 1 to setting 6) of medal payout rates calculated based on the probability. Are connected to a setting key switch 92 for enabling the operation, a second reset switch 93 for resetting the internal state (RAM 112), and a main switch 94 for switching the power ON / OFF, and detection of these switches. A signal is sent to the game control board 101. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the slot machine 1.

  The game control board 101 is a control board on the main side that controls the overall flow of the game in the slot machine 1, and includes a control unit 110 including a CPU 111, a RAM 112, a ROM 113, and an I / O port 114. It is installed. Further, a random number generation circuit 115, a sampling circuit 116, a power supply monitoring circuit 117, a reset circuit 118, and other circuits are mounted.

  The CPU 111 has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and in the slot machine 1 Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly. One word of data handled by the CPU 111 is 8 bits (1 byte), and the addresses of the RAM 112 and the ROM 113 are also assigned in units of 8 bits.

  The CPU 111 has an accumulator register (hereinafter referred to as A register) having an 8-bit size, an HL register having a 16-bit size, and a 16-bit size, and temporarily reads data read from the RAM 112 for two words. And a DE register for storing. The data stored in the DE register can be added to the data stored in the HL register, and includes an overflow flag indicating that the HL register has overflowed as a result of the addition.

  The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The allocation of the addresses of the RAM 112 and the ROM 113 is different between the development model in the manufacturer and the mass production model delivered to the hall. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the game control board 101.

  The RAM 112 uses a DRAM (Dynamic RAM), and requires a refresh operation to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 111 is provided with a refresh register for performing this refresh operation. The refresh register is composed of 8 bits, which is the size of one word, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented every time the CPU 111 fetches an instruction from the ROM 113, and the value is updated by 1 instruction. It is performed at every execution time. The configuration of the RAM 112 area will be described later.

  The random number generation circuit 115 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, as will be described later, and the sampling circuit 116 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 115. . The random number generation circuit 115 is provided for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The CPU 111 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 116 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 115 as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function). As a random number for internal lottery described later, a numerical value obtained by processing a numerical value extracted by the hardware random number function by software is used.

  The power monitoring circuit 117 monitors the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply substrate 100, and outputs a voltage drop signal to the control unit 110 when detecting a voltage drop. Although not particularly shown, the control unit 110 includes an interrupt input terminal connected to the power supply monitoring circuit 117, and an external interrupt is generated in the CPU 111 when a voltage drop signal is input to the interrupt input terminal. The CPU 111 executes a power interruption process described later.

  The reset circuit 118 outputs a reset signal when the voltage rises to a level at which the control circuit 110 can be activated when the power is turned on to start the control unit 110, and generates a signal periodically output from the control unit 110. When the count is incremented without being cleared based on the reset counter, that is, when the control unit 110 does not operate for a certain time, a reset signal is output to the control unit 110 and the control unit 110 is restarted. .

  The CPU 111 also has a function of updating the numerical value of the specific address in the RAM 112 by timer interrupt processing and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). The CPU 111 transmits various commands to the effect control board 102 via the I / O port 114. Note that information (commands) is sent from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 only in one direction, and no information (commands) is sent from the effect control board 102 to the game control board 101.

  Connected to the game control board 101 are a single BET switch 45, a MAXBET switch 46, a start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, a settlement switch 47, a first reset switch 48, and a throw-in medal sensor 44. Detection signals from the switches / sensors are input. In addition, detection signals of the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR are input via the reel relay substrate 103. In accordance with the detection signals of these switches / sensors input via the I / O port 114 or the detection signals of various switches input via the power supply board 100 as described above, the CPU 111 on the game control board 101 Processing is in progress.

  The game control board 101 also includes a flow path switching solenoid 49, a game number display 51, a credit display 52, a payout display 53, a loading instruction lamp 59, a single betting lamp 54, two betting lamps 55, 56, Three betting lamps 57 and 58, a game over lamp 63, a start lamp 60, a replay lamp 62, BET button lamps 70a and 70b, and operation valid lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R are connected, and the CPU 111 follows the progress of the game. These operations are controlled.

  The game control board 101 is connected to reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via a reel relay board 103. The CPU 111 controls the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR via the reel relay substrate 103 and stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to a winning flag set in the RAM 112 by an internal lottery described later. An effect control board 102 is further connected to the game control board 101 via an effect relay board 106.

  The effect relay board 106 is a board provided to ensure one-way information transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102. The effect relay board 106 does not check the game control board 101 and the effect control board 102 by checking this state, and an illegal signal (especially an external input to the effect control board 102 is input to the control unit 110 of the game control board 101). It is possible to check whether or not a modification has been made such that a signal is input).

  The effect control board 102 is a sub-side control board that controls the execution of effects in the slot machine 1, and is equipped with a control unit 120 including a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU 121, a RAM 122, a ROM 123, and an I / O port 124. Yes. In addition, the random number generation circuit 125 and the sampling circuit 126 are mounted, and the CPU 121 obtains the value counted by the random number generation circuit 125 by the sampling circuit 126, so that the hardware random number function similar to that of the game control board 101 is obtained. Is forming. It also has a software random number function by interrupt processing.

  The CPU 121 executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 123 to perform processing related to the execution of the effect, and controls each circuit in the effect control board 102 and each circuit connected thereto. The performance is performed based on a command received from the game control board 101 via the I / O port 124. The RAM 122 is used as a work area when the CPU 121 executes a program. The ROM 123 stores programs executed by the CPU 121 and fixed data. The I / O port 124 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the effect control board 102.

  The effect control board 102 is connected with game effect lamps 75A to 75M, a liquid crystal display 4, speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U, a fluorescent lamp 6, a weight lamp 61, and a bonus notification lamp 66. A reel lamp 3LP is connected via a reel lamp relay substrate 104. The control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 performs these effects by controlling these parts.

  The reel relay board 103 relays between the game control board 101, the external output board 105 and the reel unit 3. The reel relay substrate 103 is also connected with a full sensor 90, and its detection signal is input. The full tank sensor 90 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and detects that the medals in the overflow tank storing the medals overflowed from the hopper 80 are full.

  The reel lamp relay board 104 relays between the effect control board 102 and the reel unit 3. The external output board 105 is connected to an external device such as a hall management computer and receives a big bonus medium signal, regular bonus medium signal, reel control signal, stop signal input from the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103. The switch signal, medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, and winning status signal are output to the external device.

  Next, the configuration and initialization of the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the storage area of the RAM 112. The RAM 112 of the game control board 101 has a storage area of 512 bytes. As shown in FIG. 4, addresses 7E00 (H) to 7FFF (H) are assigned to each byte, and important work 112-1, a general work 112-2, a special work 112-3, a set value work 112-4, a non-saved work 112-5, an unused area 112-6, and a stack area 112-7.

  The important work 112-1 is a 40-byte area from 7E00 (H) to 7E27 (H). Various display devices, LED display data, I / O port 114 input / output data, game time clock counter, etc. This work stores data that is inconvenient if it is initialized at the end of the big bonus. The special role temporary storage work described later is included in the important work 112-1.

  General work 112-2 (general work 112-21 and 112-22) is a 178-byte area of 7E28 (H) to 7E8E (H), 7EBA (H) to 7F04 (H), and includes stop symbol data and medals. This is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the big bonus, such as the number of payouts and the total number of medals paid out in the big bonus. The general role temporary storage work and the internal winning flag storage work described later are included in the general work 112-2.

  The special work 112-3 is a 39-byte area of 7E8F (H) to 7EB5 (H), and is initialized only before the start of setting, such as data for transmitting commands to the effect control board 102 and various software random numbers. It is a work where data is stored.

  The set value work 112-4 is a 1-byte area of 7EB6 (H), and is a work in which the set value is stored. 0 is stored in the initialization before the setting is started (before the transition to the setting change mode). After that, the setting value is corrected to 1, and the setting value newly set at the end of the setting (at the end of the setting change mode) is stored.

  The non-saved work 112-5 is a 3-byte area of 7EB7 (H) to 7EB9 (H), and is a work that holds the state of various switches. Whether or not the data of the RAM 112 is destroyed when the power is turned on. Regardless, the value is always set.

  The unused area 112-6 is a 205-byte area from 7F05 (H) to 7FD1 (H), and is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 112, and is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later. If any one holds, it will be initialized.

  The stack area 112-7 is a 45-byte area from 7FD2 (H) to 7FFF (H). Of these, the area from 7FD2 (H) to the stack pointer (SP) -1 is used in the stack area 112-7. The unused stack area 112-71 that is not used, and the area of the stack pointer to 7FFF (H) is the in-use stack area 112-72 in which data saved from the register of the CPU 111 is stored. Among these, the unused stack area 112-71 is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied, as in the unused area 112-6. 112-72 is not initialized because the program continues.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 determines that the data in the RAM 112 is not destroyed before the setting is started (before the transition to the setting change mode), at the end of the big bonus, or when the power is turned on. When three initialization conditions are established, four types of initializations with different areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed. FIG. 5A is a diagram showing an area to be initialized in the RAM 112 in the game control board 101 under each initialization condition.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed before the setting key switch 92 is turned on when the power is turned on and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, the storage area of the RAM 112 includes: All areas except the in-use stack area 112-72 (including the unused area 112-6 and the unused stack area 112-71) are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the big bonus. In initialization 2, the general work 112-2, the unused area 112-6, and the unused stack area 112-71 among the storage areas of the RAM 112 are initialized. Is done.

  Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 92 is in an OFF state when the power is turned on, and the data in the RAM 112 is not destroyed. The used area 112-6 and the unused stack area 112-71 are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, the unused area 112-6 and the unused stack area 112-71 in the storage area of the RAM 112 are initialized.

  In the ROM 113, the start address of the area to be initialized and the initialization size indicating the size of the area to be initialized are registered corresponding to the initializations 1 to 4, respectively, and the CPU 111 initializes the RAM 112. Refers to the initialization table, acquires the start address and initialization size corresponding to any of initializations 1 to 4 according to the initialization condition, sets a pointer to the start address, and sets the initialization size .

  If the initialization size includes the size of the unused stack area 112-71, the size of the unused stack area 112-71 (stack pointer-7FD2 (H)) is calculated and the initialization size is set. . Then, the area of the corresponding address is cleared to 0 by 1 byte from the initialization address where the pointer is set, and the initialization size is decremented by 1 each time the byte is cleared, and the process of advancing the pointer by 1 Run until zero. That is, when the CPU 111 initializes the RAM 112, it does not initialize every area according to the initialization condition, but initializes an area of a specified size from a specified address.

  FIG. 5B shows an initialization table. In the initialization table, the start address and the initialization size are registered corresponding to the initializations 1 to 4 as described above.

  Initialization 1 is registered with 7E00 (H) as the start address and 1D3 (H) + M (size of unused stack area 112-71: (stack pointer-7FD2)) bytes as the initialization size. In the conversion 1, an area from 7E00 (H) to 1D3 (H) + M bytes is initialized.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the important work 112-1, the general work 112-21, the special work 112-3, the set value work 112-4, the non-saved work 112-5, the general work 112-22, and the unused area 112- 6. The unused stack area 112-71 is allocated to address areas continuous from 7E00 (H), and the total size of these areas is 1D3 (H) + M bytes. By initializing 1D3 (H) + M bytes from (H), the important work 112-1, the general work 112-21, the special work 112-3, the set value work 112-4, and the unsaved work 112-5 These areas are initialized in the order of the general work 112-22, the unused area 112-6, and the unused stack area 112-71.

  In initialization 2, two start addresses and initialization sizes for each address are registered. This is because the general work 112-2 (112-21 and 112-22) initialized in the initialization 2 is allocated to two separate address areas. Initialization 2 registers 7E28 (H) as the start address of the area to be initialized first, 67 (H) bytes as the initialization size, 7EBA (H) as the start address of the area to be initialized next, Since 118 (H) + M bytes are registered as the conversion size, in initialization 2, an area for 7E28 (H) to 67 (H) bytes and an area for 7EBA (H) to 118 (H) + M bytes Is initialized.

  The size of the general work 112-2 from 7E28 (H) to 7E8E (H) is 67 (H) bytes. As shown in FIG. 4, the remaining area of the general work 112-2, the unused area 112-6, The used stack area 112-71 is allocated to consecutive address areas from 7EBA (H), and the total size of these areas is 118 (H) + M bytes. (H) bytes are initialized and 7EBA (H) to 118 (H) + M bytes are initialized, so that the general work 112-2, the unused area 112-6, and the unused stack area 112-71 These areas are initialized in the order of

  Also in the initialization 3, two start addresses and initialization sizes for each address are registered. This is because the non-saved work 112-5 initialized in the initialization 3 and the unused area 112-6 and the unused stack area 112-71 are allocated to two separate address areas. In initialization 3, 7EB7 (H) is registered as the start address of the area to be initialized first, 3 (H) bytes are registered as the initialization size, and 7F05 (H) is set as the start address of the area to be initialized next. Since CD (H) + M bytes are respectively registered as the conversion size, in initialization 3, an area from 7EB7 (H) to 3 (H) bytes and an area from 7F05 (H) to CD (H) + M bytes Is initialized.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the non-storage work 112-5 is an area for 3 bytes from 7EB7 (H), and the unused area 112-6 and the unused stack area 112-71 are continuous from 7F05 (H). Since the total size of these areas is CD (H) + M bytes, 3EB is initialized from 7EB7 (H) in initialization 3, and 7F05 (H) The CD (H) + M bytes are initialized from the above, so that each of these areas is initialized in the order of the non-saved work 112-5, the unused area 112-6, and the unused stack area 112-71. It becomes.

  In initialization 4, 7F05 (H) is registered as the start address and CD (H) + M bytes are registered as the initialization size. Therefore, in initialization 4, an area from 7F05 (H) to CD (H) + M bytes is registered. Is initialized. As shown in FIG. 4, the unused area 112-6 and the unused stack area 112-71 are allocated to address areas that are continuous from 7F05 (H), and the sum of the sizes of these areas is CD (H). Since it becomes + M bytes, in initialization 4, CD (H) + M bytes are initialized from 7F05 (H), so that these are used in the order of the unused area 112-6 and the unused stack area 112-71. Each area will be initialized.

  In addition, initializations 1 and 3 among initializations 1 to 4 are processes performed after the CPU 111 is started and before an interrupt is permitted. On the other hand, the initializations 2 and 4 are processes performed in a state where interrupts are permitted, but interrupts are prohibited during the execution of these initializations 2 and 4. That is, interrupts are always prohibited during the initializations 1-4.

  In the slot machine 1, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value, and the winning probability of the internal lottery described later is determined according to the set value. Hereinafter, a setting value changing operation using the setting switch 91 will be described. In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 by the main switch 94 after the setting key switch 92 is turned on. When the slot machine 1 is started without changing the setting value, the setting key switch 92 may be turned off and the power may be turned on by the main switch 94.

  When the setting key switch 92 is turned on and the power is turned on, a setting change mode in which a setting value can be changed is entered. When the setting switch 91 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting is returned to the setting 1). Then, when the setting key switch 92 is turned OFF after the start lever 11 is operated, the determined setting value after the change is stored in the setting value work 112-4. Then, when the setting key switch 92 is turned off, the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  When the game can be progressed, the games in the slot machine 1 progress one game at a time, but the set value stored in the set value work 112-4 in the internal lottery performed in each game is within the normal range (1 -6) is determined. When the set value is not within the normal range, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and a RAM abnormal error code is set and controlled to a RAM abnormal error state to disable the progress of the game.

  Further, when the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 detects the voltage drop signal, the power interruption processing is executed. In the power interruption interrupt processing, the register is saved in the stack area 112-7, and the destruction diagnosis data (in this embodiment, 5A (H)) in which any bit becomes 1 in the RAM 112 of the game control board 101, That is, while storing specific data other than 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 112 becomes 0, and the non-preserving work 112-5 of the RAM 112 is stored. Processing to store is performed.

  Here, the RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area of the RAM 112 (all areas in this embodiment). Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 112 is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 112 is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The CPU 111 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 112 at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis On the condition that the value of the data is also correct, the processing state of the CPU 111 is returned to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 112. On the other hand, if the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or the value of the destructive diagnosis data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state. The game progress is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the first reset switch 48 or the second reset switch 93 is operated, and until a new set value is set in the setting change mode. It will not be released.

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the symbols are arranged on the winning line set according to the betting number of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the gaming status, but can be broadly divided into special roles that involve the transition of gaming status, small roles that involve the payout of medals, and no need to set the number of bets. There is a re-player who can start the next game. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination.

  The internal lottery is performed according to the game state in the game. In other words, depending on the game state, the winning combination for the internal lottery also differs. In the game state of the regular bonus (including the inside of the big bonus), JAC, cherry and bell, which are small roles, are determined as winning combinations. In the game state of the big bonus (small role game), the regular bonus (2) and JACIN which are special roles, and Cherry and Bell which are small roles are determined as winning roles. In the normal gaming state, special bonuses such as Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (1) and Big Bonus (2), Cherry and Bell, which are small roles, and Replay, which is a re-game, are determined as winning combinations. Yes.

  Also, in addition to winning winning roles, internal lotteries will also be held for losing where neither winning is allowed, and if losing is won, a winning flag for losing will be set It has become so. Further, the loss is classified into two types, loss (1) and loss (2). In the internal lottery, if any winning combination is not won, Loss (1) will be further eligible for the internal lottery and either won (1) or lost (1) (in this case) , The type of the loss can be specified. In addition, although lottery is not performed for loser (2), it was lost (2) that it was lost (2) without winning any of the lottery eligible roles including loser (1) It may be described as a thing.

  JAC is awarded when a combination of “Replay-Replay-JAC” is arranged on the winning line in the regular bonus, but in a gaming state other than the regular bonus, even if this combination is arranged, the JAC is not awarded. Cherry is awarded when the symbol “cherry” is derived to any of the winning lines for the left reel 3L in any gaming state. A bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines in any gaming state. The payout of medals when these small roles are won will be described later.

  Replay is awarded when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state, but this combination is used for regular bonuses and big bonuses (small-games and regular bonuses). Even if they are ready, they will not win. When a replay wins, the medals are not paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets that are not required to be set in the next game (the regular bonus will not be replayed and will always be 3) This is substantially the same as paying out three medals corresponding to.

  As for the big bonus, a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” (Big Bonus (1)) or a combination of “7-7-7” (Big Bonus (2)) is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. Win a prize. When the big bonus is won, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the big bonus. In the big bonus, a game called a small role game can be played. While the gaming state is the big bonus, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112. The big bonus ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the big bonus reaches 466.

  The regular bonus is awarded when a combination of “7-7-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the small role game or the normal gaming state. When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts from the small role game or the normal gaming state to the regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed, or when 8 games are won (any kind of combination is possible), whichever comes first. While the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112. In particular, when a regular bonus is won in the small role game, a regular bonus is provided during the big bonus, and the regular bonus medium flag is also set in the RAM 112 in addition to the big bonus medium flag. When the total number of medals paid out to the player in the big bonus reaches 466 with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  When it is necessary to distinguish between the regular bonus due to “7-7-BAR” in the normal gaming state and the regular bonus due to “7-7-BAR” in the small role game in the big bonus, the regular bonus (1) respectively. This is called regular bonus (2). Further, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2), the regular bonus (1) and the regular bonus (2) described above may be collectively referred to simply as “bonus”.

  JACIN wins when a combination of “Bell-Bell-JAC” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the small role game, but in a gaming state other than the small role game, even if this combination is available, JACIN wins. Not. When winning JACIN, the above-mentioned regular bonus is provided during the big bonus, and the regular bonus medium flag is also set in the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 in addition to the big bonus medium flag. When the total number of medals paid out to the player in the big bonus reaches 466 with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  Cherry and bell can be awarded when the bet number is 1 (regular bonus) or 3 (game state other than the regular bonus), but for the bell, when the bet number is 1, that is, the game When the state is a regular bonus, 15 medals that are more than the other 8 are paid out. Regardless of the number of bets, the number of medals to be paid out when winning a cherry is 2 per winning line. If 3 wagers and the cherry stops at the top or bottom, the total number of medals is 4. The number of medals paid out when winning the JAC is fifteen.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery will be described. The internal lottery is to determine whether or not the winning of each of the above combinations is permitted before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start lever 11 is operated). . In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 115. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the acquired random number for internal lottery, the number of bets set by the player, and each combination determined according to the set value set by the setting switch 91 This is performed according to the number of judgment values.

  As described above, the internal lottery is performed according to the gaming state in the game. When the gaming state is a regular bonus (including a case where the bonus is provided during a big bonus), JAC, cherry, bell, and lose (1) are sequentially subject to internal lottery, and the number of determination values is acquired. When the gaming state is a small role game with a big bonus, cherry, bell, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (2) + cherry, regular bonus (2 ), JACIN, and Loss (1) are subject to internal lottery in order, and the number of determination values is acquired. However, when Big Bonus (1) + Cherry or Big Bonus (2) + Cherry is the target of the internal lottery, only the cherry that is actually the target of the internal lottery is the cherry.

  When in the normal gaming state, the player has already won a big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or regular bonus (1) in the previous game, and won the winning combination without winning these roles. Depending on whether or not is carried over, whether or not to become a target for internal lottery will be different. If you have not won the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or regular bonus (1), the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and regular bonus (1) will be subject to internal lottery. Become a role. If the Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2), and Regular Bonus (1) that were eligible for the internal lottery are not won, the Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Cherry, Cherry, bell, replay, and lose (1) will be the internal lottery in order.

  If you have already won Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2) or Regular Bonus (1) in previous games, Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2) and Regular Bonus (1) In this case, Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Cherry, Cherry, Bell, Replay, Loss (1) are the target characters for the internal lottery. However, when Big Bonus (1) + Cherry or Big Bonus (2) + Cherry is the target of the internal lottery, only the cherry that is actually the target of the internal lottery is the cherry.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the target part of the internal lottery is sequentially added to the random number for the internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the target part is won. Is done. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 112. The determination value number is read according to the storage address of the determination value number registered in the determination value number storage area table stored in advance in the ROM 113.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the determination value number storage area table. The number of determination values may be 256 or more, and cannot be stored for one word. Therefore, each determination value number is registered using a storage area for two words. The data of the number of determination values read from the ROM 113 is temporarily stored in the DE register of the CPU 111 and sequentially added to the HL register that stores a random number for internal lottery as will be described later.

  The number of determination values of the combination to be a lottery target is registered corresponding to the number of bets (BET) set by the player in the game for each combination. This is because even if the winning combinations are the same, the winning probability in the regular bonus may be different from the winning probabilities in other gaming states. In addition, the number of determination values according to the number of bets of the combination to be a lottery object may be common regardless of the set value, and may be different depending on the set value. If the number of determination values is common regardless of the set value, a common flag is set (value is set to “1”).

  The JAC is a role that is subject to internal lottery only with the regular bonus, and the storage address of the number of determination values corresponding to the bet number 1 with the regular bonus is registered. The common flag for this combination is 0, and the storage addresses for the number of determination values are individually registered according to the set value. Cherry and Bell are the targets that are subject to internal lottery in any gaming state, the storage address of the number of judgment values corresponding to the number of bets 1 in the regular bonus, and the number of bets 3 in the normal gaming state or small role game And the storage address of the number of judgment values corresponding to. For cherry, the common flag is 1, and the storage address of the common number of determination values is registered corresponding to the number of bets regardless of the set value. For the bell, the common flag is 0, and the storage address of the number of determination values is individually registered according to the set value corresponding to each bet number. The replay is a combination that is a target of an internal lottery in the normal gaming state, and a storage address for the number of determination values corresponding to the bet number 3 in the normal gaming state is registered. The common flag for this combination is 1, and a common storage address for the number of determination values is registered regardless of the set value.

  The big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the regular bonus (1) are roles that are subject to internal lottery only in the normal gaming state, and store the number of determination values corresponding to the bet number 3 in the normal gaming state. Each address is registered. For these combinations, the value of the common flag is 0, and the storage address of the number of determination values is individually registered according to the set value. Big Bonus (1) + Cherry and Big Bonus (2) + Cherry are the roles that are subject to internal lottery only in the small role game and the normal game state, and the number of determination values corresponding to the bet number 3 in the normal game state Storage addresses are registered respectively. For these combinations, the value of the common flag is 1, and a storage address for the number of common determination values is registered regardless of the set value.

  Regular bonus (2) and JACIN are internal lottery targets only in the small bonus game in the big bonus, and the storage address of the number of judgment values corresponding to the bet number 3 in the small bonus game is registered. . For these combinations, the value of the common flag is 1, and a storage address for the number of common determination values is registered regardless of the set value.

  Loss (1) is subject to internal lottery in all gaming states, and corresponds to the storage address of the number of judgment values corresponding to the regular bet number 1 in the regular bonus and the bet number 3 in the normal gaming state and the small role game. The storage address for the number of judgment values is registered. In all of these, the value of the common flag is 1, and the storage addresses for the common number of determination values are registered regardless of the set value.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a storage area for the number of determination values acquired based on the address registered in the determination value number storage area table. The storage area for the number of determination values is provided in the RAM 112 for the development model and in the address area allocated to the ROM 113 for the mass production model.

  For example, the addresses ADD + 66, ADD + 68, ADD + 82, and ADD + 84 are set regardless of the set value when the internal lottery target is big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (2) + cherry, regular bonus (2), and JACIN, respectively. 27, 57, 85, and 23500 are acquired as the number of determination values, respectively, regardless of the set value.

  The address ADD + 0 is an address that is referred to when the target role of the internal lottery is JAC and the setting value is 1, and at this time, 51477 which is a value stored here is acquired as the number of determination values. Addresses ADD + 2, ADD + 4, ADD + 6, ADD + 8, and ADD + 10 are addresses that are referred to when the target role of the internal lottery is JAC and the set value is 2 to 6, respectively. For JAC, the same values are registered in addresses ADD, ADD + 2, ADD + 4 and ADD + 6, and ADD + 8 and ADD + 10. Therefore, the winning probabilities of JACs with setting values 1 to 4, setting values 5 and 6 are set. Are the same.

  The address ADD + 12 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the bet number is 1, that is, when the target character of the internal lottery is cherry in the regular bonus. The address ADD + 14 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the bet number is 3, that is, when the target lot of the internal lottery is cherry in the normal gaming state or the small role game. Since different values are registered for the number of cherries according to the number of bets, the winning probability of cherries differs according to the number of bets.

  Addresses ADD + 16, ADD + 18, ADD + 20, ADD + 22, ADD + 24, and ADD + 26 are addresses that are referenced when the bet number is 1, that is, when the target character of the internal lottery is a bell and the set value is 1 to 6 in the regular bonus. is there. Since the same values are registered in the addresses ADD + 16, ADD + 18, ADD + 20 and ADD + 22, and ADD + 24 and ADD + 26, respectively, at the regular bonus, the set values 1 to 4, the set values 5 and 6 are Winning probability is the same.

  Addresses ADD + 28, ADD + 30, ADD + 32, ADD + 34, ADD + 36, and ADD + 38 are each when the number of bets is 3, that is, when the target lot of the internal lottery is a bell and the set value is 1 to 6 in the normal game state or the small role game The address to be referenced. Since the same values are registered in the addresses ADD + 28, ADD + 30, ADD + 32 and ADD + 34, and ADD + 36 and ADD + 38, respectively, in the normal game state or the small role game, the set values 1 to 4, the set value 5 and the set value 6 Thus, the winning probability of Bell is the same. The address ADD + 40 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the target part of the internal lottery is replay in the normal gaming state.

  Addresses ADD + 42, ADD + 44, ADD + 46, ADD + 48, ADD + 50, and ADD + 52 are addresses that are referenced when the internal lottery target is the big bonus (1) and the set value is 1-6. Addresses ADD + 54, ADD + 56, ADD + 58, ADD + 60, ADD + 62, and ADD + 64 are addresses that are referred to when the internal lottery target role is the big bonus (2) and the set value is 1 to 6, respectively. With regard to the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2), the number of determination values is individually stored according to the set value, and a different number of determination values is stored, so that the big bonus (1) according to the set value is stored. The winning probability of the big bonus (2) will be different.

  Addresses ADD + 70, ADD + 72, ADD + 74, ADD + 76, ADD + 78, and ADD + 80 are addresses that are referred to when the target character of the internal lottery is regular bonus (1) and the set value is 1 to 6, respectively. As for regular bonus (1), the number of judgment values is individually stored according to the set value, but since the same number of judgment values is stored, the winning of regular bonus (1) at any set value Probabilities are the same.

  The address ADD + 86 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the bet number is 1, that is, when the target of the internal lottery is lost (1) in the regular bonus, and the address ADD + 88 is when the bet number is 3. In other words, the address is referred to regardless of the set value when the internal lottery target is a loss (1) in the normal gaming state and the small role game.

  For a combination determined to be won in the internal lottery, a winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 112. In the normal gaming state, the winning flags for special roles (Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2), Regular Bonus (1), Regular Bonus (2)) will be carried over from the next game until there is a winning based on this. However, the winning flags of the other roles are erased only for the game regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Therefore, the result of the internal lottery is stored in the RAM 112 separately for the special combination and other general combinations.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an area for storing the result of the internal lottery. That is, in the RAM 112, the special role temporary storage work (iwin_bonus: hereinafter referred to as b register) shown in FIG. 8A and the general role temporary storage work (iwin_gen: hereinafter, shown in FIG. and an internal winning flag storage work (iwin_flag: hereinafter may be referred to as f register) shown in FIG. 8C. Further, although not shown in the figure, the RAM 112 also has a special carry-over work (hereinafter also referred to as “c register”) indicating that the bonus winning in the previous game is carried over. Here, the general role temporary storage work and the internal winning flag storage work are included in the general work 112-2 and are cleared for each game. If the game is included in 112-3 and the big bonus has not ended, it is not cleared.

  In a game in a normal gaming state, if data indicating the winning of a special role (that is, data other than 0) is written in the special role temporary storage work, the special role lottery is not performed, and the contents can be rewritten. Absent. However, the number of judgment values of Big Bonus (1) + Cherry and Big Bonus (2) + Cherry is acquired, but in practice, only Cherry is the target for lottery, and the contents of the special role temporary storage work are updated. There is no. When data indicating that a special role has not been won (that is, 0) is written in the special role temporary storage work, a special role lottery is performed and data corresponding to the selected special role is written. .

  In the small role game, the special role lottery is performed and the contents are written regardless of whether or not the data indicating the winning of the special role is written in the special role temporary storage work. For example, even if JACIN was won in the previous game and data to that effect (ie, 5) was written, if the special role is not won in the current game lottery, the contents of the special role temporary storage work are special. It is rewritten to data (that is, 0) indicating that the winning combination has not been won. In the regular bonus game state, the special role lottery is not performed in the first place, and the content of the special role temporary storage work is always zero.

  In addition, in the general combination temporary storage work, data of a combination (including loser (1)) won in the internal lottery in any game state game is written. If not winning a small role or replay but also losing (1), no data is written and the content remains 0 when cleared at the end of the previous game. The fact that the content of the general combination temporary storage work is 0 indicates that it is determined to be lost (2).

  In the internal winning flag storage work, data of the special role temporary storage work is written in the upper 4 bits, and data of the general role temporary storage work is written in the lower 4 bits, and this content indicates the setting state of the winning flag in the game. It will be a thing. In the normal game state, data indicating the winning of the special role from the previous game is written in the special role temporary storage work, and if the small role or replay is won in the game, the special role winning flag and the small The winning flag for the combination or replay is set in duplicate. In addition, if the bonus data (1) + cherry or big bonus (2) + cherry is won in the normal gaming state and the special role temporary storage work is not yet written in the special role temporary storage work, the big bonus ( 1) Winning flag or big bonus (2) Winning flag and cherry winning flag are set redundantly.

  In the following description, a game that has won a bonus in the internal lottery (here, a bonus has not been carried over from the previous game) may be referred to as a bonus establishment game. In addition, a game in which a bonus and a cherry are won in duplicate may be referred to as a bonus + cherry winning game. Further, it is assumed that a bonus win has been carried over from the previous game and a game newly won in xx (small role or replay) may be referred to as a bonus carry-over xx.

  Next, acquisition of random numbers for internal lottery will be described in detail. The random numbers for the internal lottery are acquired by extracting random numbers from the random number generation circuit 115 by the hardware random number function and processing them by software by the CPU 111. When acquiring a random number for internal lottery, a random number for determining notification for determining whether or not to turn on the bonus notification lamp 66 is also acquired. The least significant bit of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 or processed from the random number generation circuit 115 is referred to as the 0th bit, and the most significant bit is referred to as the 15th bit.

  First, extraction of random numbers from the random number generation circuit 115 will be described. FIG. 9A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the random number generation circuit 115 in detail. As shown in the figure, the random number generation circuit 115 includes a pulse generation circuit 115a, a lower counter 115b, and an upper counter 115c. The lower counter 115b and the upper counter 115c are both 8-bit (1 byte) counters, the lower counter 115b is the 0th bit to the 7th bit, and the upper counter 115c is a total of 16 bits from the 8th bit to the 15th bit. The data signal is output.

  The pulse generation circuit 115a outputs a pulse signal at a frequency that is higher than the frequency of the operation clock of the CPU 111 and is not an integral multiple thereof (preferably relatively prime). The pulse signal output from the pulse generation circuit 115a is clocked into the lower counter 115b.

  The lower counter 115b alternately inverts the 0th bit data signal between the H level and the L level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit 115a. Assuming that positive logic is applied, a logical value of H level corresponds to 1 and a logical value of L level corresponds to 0. In the case of negative logic, a logic value of 1 may be read as L level, and a logic value of 0 may be read as H level. When the level of the 0th bit data signal is inverted from H level to L level, that is, whenever the logic value of the 0th bit data signal changes from 1 to 0, the level of the 1st bit data signal is changed to H level. Inverted alternately with L level.

  Similarly, when the level of the (m−1) th bit data signal is inverted from the H level to the L level, that is, whenever the logic value of the (m−1) th bit data signal changes from 1 to 0, the mth bit data The signal level is alternately inverted between the H level and the L level. Further, when the level of the seventh bit data signal is inverted from the H level to the L level, that is, whenever the logic value of the seventh bit data signal changes from 1 to 0, a carry signal is output. The carry signal output from the lower counter 115b is clocked into the upper counter 115c.

  The upper counter 115c alternately inverts the eighth bit data signal between the H level and the L level every time a carry signal is input from the lower counter 115b. Each time the level of the eighth bit data signal is inverted from the H level to the L level, the level of the ninth bit data signal is alternately inverted between the H level and the L level. Similarly, every time the level of the m−1th bit data signal is inverted from the H level to the L level, the level of the mth bit data signal is alternately inverted between the H level and the L level.

  The logic value of the 16-bit data signal in which the data signal of the lower counter 115b is the lower 8 bits and the data signal of the upper counter 115c is the upper 8 bits is 0 (0000h) every time the pulse generation circuit 115a outputs the pulse signal. ) → 1 (0001h) → 2 (0002h) →... → 65535 (FFFFh) The values are updated so as to be continuous every update, and the maximum value 65535 (FFFFh) is next to the initial value 0 (0000h). The value circulates and is output from the random number generation circuit 115.

  The sampling circuit 116 is configured by a latch circuit, and latches the 16-bit data signal output at that time from the random number generation circuit 115 based on a sampling command from the CPU 111 and outputs the latched data signal. The CPU 111 extracts numerical data corresponding to the data signal input from the sampling circuit 116 via the I / O port 114 as a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115. Hereinafter, the data signal output from the random number generation circuit 115 will be described as a random number corresponding to the logical value.

  Next, processing of random numbers extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 by software will be described. FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram until the CPU 111 processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 into a random number for internal lottery by software. The random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 is stored in a 16-bit HL register included in the CPU 111.

  When the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 is stored in the HL register, the CPU 111 uses the work area of the A register or the RAM 112 and the lower byte of the HL register (the value extracted from the lower counter 115b) and the upper byte. (The value extracted from the upper counter 115c) is exchanged. The CPU 111 acquires the value stored in the HL register at this time as a random number for internal lottery, stores it in a predetermined area of the RAM 112, and determines the determination value (actually, each combination registered in the winning determination table). Are sequentially compared with the upper limit judgment value only).

  Note that interrupts to the CPU 111 are prohibited during the period from the extraction of random numbers from the random number generation circuit 115 to the end of processing. This is to prevent the contents of the HL register from being rewritten in the interrupt processing routine due to the occurrence of an interrupt to the CPU 111.

  Next, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. The CPU 111 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 113 when the reel starts rotating and when the reel is stopped and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table is drawn. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a table index stored in the ROM 113. As shown in the drawing, the table index stores the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored for each gaming state for each internal winning situation.

  In the normal gaming state, cherry, bell, replay, big bonus (1) establishment game, big bonus (1) + cherry establishment game or big bonus (1) carryover cherry, big bonus (1) carryover bell, big bonus (1) Replay during carryover, Big bonus (1) Loss during carryover (1), Big bonus (1) Loss during carryover (2), Big bonus (2) formation game, Big bonus (2) + Cherry formation game or Big Bonus (2) carryover cherry, big bonus (2) carryover bell, big bonus (2) carryover replay, big bonus (2) carryover lose (1), big bonus (2) carryover lose (2), Regular Bonus (1) Established Game, Regular Bonus (1) Carrying over Cherry, Regular Bona (1) carryover bell, regular bonus (1) carryover replay, regular bonus (1) carryover lose (1), regular bonus (1) carryover lose (2), lose (1), lose (2) For each, the head address of the area where the data for table creation is stored is stored.

  In the small role game and regular bonus during the big bonus, JAC, cherry, bell, regular bonus (2) formation game, regular bonus (2) carryover cherry, regular bonus (2) carryover bell, regular bonus (2) For each of carry-over lost (1), regular bonus (2) carry-over lost (2), JACIN formation game, lose (1), and lose (2), the top address of the area where the data for table creation is stored is stored Has been.

  When the internal winning status is cherry or bell in the small role game or regular bonus, the same table creation data as in the case of the internal winning status being cherry or bell in the normal gaming state is referred to. In the case of a small bonus game where the internal winning status is a regular bonus (2) established game, regular bonus (2) carry-over cherry, regular bonus (2) carry-over bell, the internal winning status is a regular bonus (1 The table creation data common to the case of the established game, the regular bonus (1) the carryover cherry, and the regular bonus (1) the carryover bell are referred to. If the internal winning status is a regular bonus (2) carry-over loss (1) or regular bonus (2) carry-over loss (2) in the small role game, the internal winning status is both regular bonus (2) The table creation data common to the case of carry-over loss (2) is referred to. In the small role game and regular bonus, when the internal winning status is lost (1) or lost (2), the same table creation data is referenced as when the internal winning status is lost (2) in the normal gaming state. The

  In this way, even when the gaming state is different or the internal winning situation is different, the same address is stored as the start address of the area where the data for table creation is stored when the same control is applied. In such a case, the stop control table is created with reference to the same table creation data. Here, the table creation data is made up of drawn-in frame number data indicating the number of drawn-in frames corresponding to the stop operation position, and addresses of drawn-in frame number data to be referred to in accordance with the reel stop status.

  The number-of-drawing frame data referred according to the reel stop status is whether all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, only the left reel 3L is stopped, only the middle reel 3C is stopped, or the right reel Depending on whether only 3R is stopped, left and middle reels 3L and 3C are stopped, left and right reels 3L and 3R are stopped, and middle and right reels 3C and 3R are stopped. In addition, in a situation where any one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel.

  In the table creation data, the address of the drawing frame number data to be referred to is registered for each reel being rotated for each situation. The address of the number of frames to be drawn that should be referred to according to each situation can be specified based on the top address of the data for table creation. It can be specified. Even if the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reels are different, if the same number of drawn frame data is applied, the same address is registered as the number of drawn frame number data. In such a case, the same data for the number of frames to be drawn is referred to.

  Further, the number of drawn frames data is data that can specify the number of drawn frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. For the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR, stepping motors that make one round with a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used. That is, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated once by driving the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR for 168 steps. 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel. These areas are areas 1 to 21 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned (see FIG. 11).

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 1 to 21 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 1 to 21 are assigned in order. The number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule in the number of drawn frames data so that the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the number of drawn frames data. It has become.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop control table. As described above, the stop control table is created with reference to the table index and the table creation data. In the stop control table, as shown in FIG. 11, the area corresponding to each area number is located at the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower symbol area in the transparent window 3). The number of frames to be drawn when the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected at the timing (the timing at which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each area number) is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the game state of the game and the internal winning situation is acquired. Then, the table creation data is specified based on the acquired head address, and the address of the drawing frame number data of each reel corresponding to the state where all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is acquired from the specified table creation data. Then, the drawing frame number data of each reel stored at the acquired address is developed to create a stop control table for all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Also, when any one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stops or when any two stop, it corresponds to the start address acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the game state of the game and the internal winning situation The table creation data is identified based on the head address of the table creation data, and the number of frames to be drawn in the non-stop reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is identified from the identified table creation data. The address is acquired, the drawing frame number data of each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded, and a stop control table is created for the unstopped reel.

  Next, when the CPU 111 effectively detects any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described.

  If any of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the region number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, an area (stop point in the figure) corresponding to the area number corresponding to the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area (stop operation point in the figure) corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. It stops at the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower symbol area of the fluoroscopic window 3).

  In addition, the table index stores only one address as the top address of the table creation data storage area corresponding to one internal winning situation in one gaming state. Is stored with only one address as the address of the storage area of the number-of-drawing frame data corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning situation in one gaming state, and draw-in frame number data corresponding to the reel stop situation (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to these is also unique with respect to one internal winning situation and one reel stop situation (and stopped reel stop position) in one game state. Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning status, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reels are based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  In addition, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of drawn frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of four symbols after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In addition, in the table index, the number of drawn-in frames is drawn so that the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames and no winning combination is arranged, corresponding to the case where any combination is won. Stores the address of the specified table creation data, and stores the address of the table creation data in which the number of frames to be drawn in is determined so that none of the roles will be matched, corresponding to the case where the game is won ing. Therefore, if any winning combination is won, there will be a stop control table in which the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames and the number of drawing frames to be drawn is set so that the winning combination is not aligned. While the reel stop control is performed, if a win is won, a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn that do not have any combination is defined, and the reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed to align them and stop. The symbol of the winning combination will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the table index, when a special combination and a small combination are won at the same time, or when a special combination is won with the special combination carried over from the previous game (Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus ( In response to 1) + Bell, etc., the number of draws is determined so that the winning special role is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the winning special role is drawn in the range of up to 4 frames. For the non-stop operation position, the address of the table creation data in which the number of drawn frames is determined so that the selected winning combination is drawn to the maximum within the range of four frames is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the special roles that have been elected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames can be stopped on the winning line, the control is performed to stop them together. If you can't draw a special role that you have won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, you can align the symbols of the small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. If they can be stopped, control is performed to stop them together, and the symbol of the winning combination is controlled to be stopped in the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the special combination on the winning line over the small combination, and the small combination can be won only when the special combination cannot be drawn.

  In addition, the table index includes a range of 4 replays corresponding to the case where a replay player is elected with a special role carried over from before the previous game (such as big bonus (1) + replay). The address of the table creation data in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. “Replay” which is a symbol constituting the re-gamer is arranged at an interval of 5 frames or less for each of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R, and is always stopped at an arbitrary position within the drawing range of 4 frames. be able to. When a special game is carried over from before the previous game and a re-game player is elected, the re-game game will always be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R by the player. It will be. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  Next, chance eyes and reach eyes will be described. In this embodiment, the chance is that when any bonus (Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2), Regular Bonus (1)) is won in the normal gaming state, or when Loss (1) It is a display mode that can be derived when winning. For example, as a result of displaying the left reel, “Bell 7 · 7” of symbols 1 to 3 or “Replay Bell Replay” of symbols 9 to 11 are stopped, and all the roles are aligned on the winning line. No display mode, display result of the middle reel, “Cherry Bell Cherry” of No. 11-13 symbol or “Watermelon Bell Watermelon” of No. 16-18 symbol stops, and both roles are on the winning line Inconsistent display mode, right reel display result of 7-9 symbol "BAR · Replay · JAC" or 16 to 18 symbol "7 · Replay · JAC" will stop and both roles will be winning lines A display mode that is not aligned on top is applied as an opportunity.

  The reach eye is a display mode that can be derived only when any bonus (big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus (1)) is won in the normal gaming state. For example, as a display result of the left reel, a display mode in which “7, 7, 7” of symbols 2 to 4 or “watermelon replay bell” of symbols 8 to 10 is stopped is applied as the reach.

  Here, an example of reel stop control when the chance eyes and reach eyes are derived will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 shows that the internal winning situation in the normal gaming state is lost (1), lost (2), big bonus (1) established game, big bonus (2) established game, regular bonus (1) established game, big bonus ( 1) Loss in transit (1), Big bonus (2) Loss in transit (1), Regular bonus (1) Loss in transit (1), Big bonus (1) Loss in transit (2), Big bonus (2) The stop control table of the left reel 3L created in the case of carry-over loss (2), regular bonus (1) carry-over loss (2) is shown.

  When the internal winning status in the normal gaming state is lost (2), a stop control table corresponding to the item of lost (2) in FIG. 11 is created as the stop control table for the left reel 3L. In this stop control table, for all the area numbers, symbols 1 to 3 “Bell 7 · 7”, 2 to 4 symbols “7 · 7 · 7”, 8 to 10 symbols “Watermelon The number of drawing frames for which display results other than “Replay Bell” and “Replay Bell Replay” of symbols 9 to 11 are specified is determined. Therefore, when the operation of the left stop button 12L is detected at any timing, the symbols 1 to 3 “Bell 7 · 7”, 2 to 4 symbols “7 · 7 · 7”, 8 to The 10th symbol “Watermelon Replay Bell” and the 9th to 11th symbols “Replay Bell Replay” are not derived as display results, and the chances and reach eyes are not finally established. .

  When the internal winning situation in the normal gaming state is a big bonus (1) establishment game, a stop control table corresponding to the item of the big bonus (1) establishment game of FIG. 11 is created as a stop control table of the left reel 3L. The In this stop control table, the number of frames to be drawn in which “Bell 7/7” of the 1st to 3rd symbols is specified for the area numbers 3 to 6 is determined. The number of frames to be drawn in which the 11th symbol “Replay Bell Replay” is specified is determined, and the 2nd to 4th symbols “7 / 7.7” and the 8th to 10th symbols are assigned to other area numbers. The number of frames to be drawn in which display results other than “Watermelon, Replay, and Bell” are specified. Therefore, when the operation of the left stop button 12L is detected at the timing of the region numbers 3 to 6, the symbols 1 to 3 “Bell 7 and 7” are derived as the display results, and the region numbers 14 and 15 When the operation of the left stop button 12L is detected at the timing, “replay / bell / replay” of symbols 9 to 11 is derived as a display result, and the winning combination is finally aligned on the winning line. Because there is no, the chance eye will be established. In addition, when the operation of the left stop button 12L is detected at any other timing, “7-7.7” of symbols 2 to 4 and “watermelon replay bell” of symbols 8 to 10 are displayed. It is not derived as a display result, and no reach is finally established.

  When the internal winning status in the normal gaming state is a game that has lost (1), a big bonus (2), or a game that has a regular bonus (1), the big bonus (2) in FIG. A stop control table corresponding to the items of established game and lose (1) is created. In this stop control table, the number of frames to be drawn in which “Bell 7/7” of the 1st to 3rd symbols is specified for the area numbers 3 to 6 is determined. The number of frames to be drawn in which the 11th symbol “Replay Bell Replay” is specified is determined, and the 2nd to 4th symbols “7 / 7.7” and the 8th to 10th symbols are assigned to other area numbers. The number of frames to be drawn in which display results other than “Watermelon, Replay, and Bell” are specified. Therefore, when the operation of the left stop button 12L is detected at the timing of the region numbers 3 to 6, the symbols 1 to 3 “Bell 7 and 7” are derived as the display results, and the region numbers 14 and 15 When the operation of the left stop button 12L is detected at the timing, “Replay Bell Replay” of symbols 9 to 11 is derived as a display result and finally a big bonus (2) on the winning line Or, since there are no winning combinations other than the regular bonus (1), chances are established. In addition, when the operation of the left stop button 12L is detected at any other timing, “7-7.7” of symbols 2 to 4 and “watermelon replay bell” of symbols 8 to 10 are displayed. It is not derived as a display result, and no reach is finally established.

  When the internal winning status in the normal gaming state is a big bonus (1) carry-over lose (2), the stop control table for the left reel 3L corresponds to the item of big bonus (1) lose (2) in FIG. A stop control table is created. In this stop control table, the number of frames to be drawn in which “Bell 7-7” of the 1st to 3rd symbols is specified for the area number 3 is determined, and the 2nd to 4th areas for the area numbers 4 to 6 are defined. The number of drawn frames for which the symbol “7,7,7” is specified is determined, and the number of drawn frames for which the “watermelon replay bell” for the 8th to 10th symbols is specified for the area number 14 is determined. The number of frames to be drawn in which “replay / bell / replay” of the 9th to 11th symbols is specified for the area number 15 is determined. Therefore, when the operation of the left stop button 12L is detected at the timing of the area number 3, the symbols “1-7” of the 1st to 3rd symbols are derived as display results, and the left stop is performed at the timing of the area number 15 When the operation of the button 12L is detected, “Replay Bell Replay” of the 9th to 11th symbols is derived as the display result, and the winning combination is not finally arranged on the winning line. An opportunity will be established. In addition, when the operation of the left stop button 12L is detected at the timing of the area numbers 4 to 6, “7, 7, 7” of the 2nd to 4th symbols is derived as the display result, and at the timing of the area number 14 When the operation of the left stop button 12L is detected, the “watermelon replay bell” of the 8th to 10th symbols is derived as the display result, and the reach is established.

  When the internal winning situation in the normal gaming state is a big bonus (2) carry-over loss (2) or a regular bonus (1) carry-over loss (2), the big bonus shown in FIG. 11 is used as a stop control table for the left reel 3L. A stop control table corresponding to the item (2) / regular bonus lose (2) is created. In this stop control table, the number of frames to be drawn in which “Bell 7-7” of the 1st to 3rd symbols is specified for the area number 3 is determined, and the 2nd to 4th areas for the area numbers 4 to 8 are defined. The number of drawn frames for which the symbol “7,7,7” is specified is determined, and the number of drawn frames for which the “watermelon replay bell” for the 8th to 10th symbols is specified for the area number 14 is determined. The number of frames to be drawn in which “replay / bell / replay” of the 9th to 11th symbols is specified for the area number 15 is determined. Therefore, when the operation of the left stop button 12L is detected at the timing of the area number 3, the symbols “1-7” of the 1st to 3rd symbols are derived as display results, and the left stop is performed at the timing of the area number 15 When the operation of the button 12L is detected, “Replay Bell Replay” of symbols 9 to 11 is derived as a display result, and finally, a big bonus (2) or a regular bonus ( Since there are no winning combinations other than 1), chances are established. In addition, when the operation of the left stop button 12L is detected at the timing of the region numbers 4 to 8, “7, 7 and 7” of the symbols 2 to 4 are derived as display results, and at the timing of the region number 14 When the operation of the left stop button 12L is detected, the “watermelon replay bell” of the 8th to 10th symbols is derived as the display result, and the reach is established.

  When the internal winning situation in the normal gaming state is a big bonus (1) carry-over lose (1), the stop control table for the left reel 3L corresponds to the item of big bonus (1) lose (1) in FIG. When a stop control table is created and the internal winning status in the normal gaming state is a big bonus (2) carry-over loss (1) or a regular bonus (1) carry-over loss (1), the As the stop control table of the reel 3L, a stop control table corresponding to the item of big bonus (2) / regular bonus lose (1) in FIG. 11 is created. These stop control tables include “Bell 7 · 7” of symbols 1 to 3, “7 · 7 · 7” of symbols 2 to 4 and “7 · 7 · 7” of symbols 8 to 10 for all area numbers. The number of pull-in frames for which display results other than “Watermelon Replay Bell” and “Replay Bell Replay” of the 9th to 11th symbols are specified is determined, and the operation of the left stop button 12L is detected at any timing In the case of the "No. 7-7" of the 1st to 3rd symbols, the "7 7/7" of the 2nd to 4th symbols, the "Watermelon Replay Bell" of the 8th to 10th symbols, 9-9 The 11th symbol “Replay Bell Replay” is not derived as a display result, and there are cases where the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and regular bonus (1) winning combinations are finally available. But chances and reach won't happen.

  Here, the stop control table for the left reel 3L has been described. Similarly, for the middle reel and the right reels 3C and 3R, the loss (1) is won in the normal gaming state, or any bonus is won. The stop control is performed based on the stop control table that can derive the chance. In addition, stop control is performed based on different stop control tables for the bonus formation game and the game in which the loss is won while the bonus is carried over. During the bonus carry-over, the loss (1) is won or lost. Stop control is performed based on different stop control tables depending on whether (2) is won.

  As described above, in the reel control table created in the normal gaming state, the chances can be derived on the condition that the game is in which the lose (1) is won or one of the bonuses is won. Yes. Further, in the reel control table created in the normal gaming state, the reach can be derived on the condition that any bonus is being carried over and that the loser (2) has been won. That is, the reel stop control is performed based on different stop control tables for the bonus establishment game and the game in which the loss is won while carrying the bonus. Furthermore, in the reel control table created in the normal gaming state, if the loss (2) is won while carrying any bonus, the chance and reach can be derived. If a loss (1) is won while carrying bonuses, neither chance nor reach will be derived. That is, during bonus carryover, reel stop control is performed based on different stop control tables depending on whether the loss (1) is won or the loss (2) is won.

  At the start of reel rotation, the stop control table of FIG. 11 is created as the stop control table for the left reel 3L corresponding to the internal winning situation. Even when one reel is stopped, or when both the middle reel and the right reels 3C and 3R are stopped, the combination of winning bonuses is aligned on the winning line or not selected Unless there is a possibility that a winning combination will be won, the stop control table of FIG. 11 is created as the stop control table of the left reel 3L corresponding to the internal winning situation. In other words, even if the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have different stopping orders, the combination of winning bonuses is aligned on the winning line, or there is a possibility that a winning combination may win. In the normal gaming state, if the loss (1) is won or if any bonus is won, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed based on the stop control table that can derive the chance. If any bonus is being carried over in the normal gaming state and the loss (2) is won, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R Stop control is performed.

  As described above, the winning flag is set according to the result of the internal lottery for each game, and the stop control table according to the setting state of the winning flag is selected, and the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled. It will be. The setting state of the winning flag not only determines the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above, but also affects the effect performed independently on the effect control board 102. In addition, the game state of each game also affects the effect performed independently on the effect control board 102.

  For this reason, the CPU 111 generates a winning status notification command indicating the setting status of the winning flag for each game and transmits it to the effect control board 102. A game state command applied in the next game is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 before the transition to the next game after the end of one game. Although the CPU 111 transmits various commands other than the winning status notification command to the effect control board 102 according to the progress of the game, the CPU 111 does not relate to the present invention, so a detailed description is omitted.

  The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs an effect by original control based on various commands sent from the CPU 111 of the game control board 101. As an effect controlled by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102, there is an output of a start sound that is performed when a winning status notification command is sent, that is, substantially at the timing when the start lever 11 is operated. The start sound is different depending on the winning situation for each game.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a start sound selection table stored in the ROM 123 in the effect control board 102. The start sound consists of start sound patterns 01 to 03. The CPU 121 performs control to always output the start sound of the start sound pattern 01 in a game state other than the normal game state (small role game, regular bonus). In the normal gaming state, any one of the start sound patterns 01 to 03 is selected according to the internal winning situation indicated by the winning situation notification command that triggers the output of the start sound, and the start sound of the selected start sound pattern is selected. Control to output.

  Specifically, when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the start sound of the start sound pattern 01 is output at a ratio of 32/64, and the start sound of the start sound pattern 02 is controlled. Is output at a ratio of 12/64, and control is performed to output the start sound of the start sound pattern 03 at a ratio of 20/64. When the regular bonus (1) is won, control is performed to output the start sound of the start sound pattern 01 at a ratio of 32/64, and the start sound of the start sound pattern 02 is output at a ratio of 16/64. Control is performed so that the start sound of the start sound pattern 03 is output at a ratio of 16/64.

  When winning (1) is won, control is performed to output the start sound of the start sound pattern 01 at a ratio of 32/64, and control to output the start sound of the start sound pattern 02 at a ratio of 20/64. And control to output the start sound of the start sound pattern 03 at a ratio of 12/64. When winning (2) is selected, control is performed to output the start sound of the start sound pattern 01 at a ratio of 60/64, and control to output the start sound of the start sound pattern 02 at a ratio of 3/64. And control to output the start sound of the start sound pattern 03 at a ratio of 1/64.

  In this way, at the start of the game, the winning status notification command that can identify the internal winning status including the type of loss is transmitted to the rendering control board 102, so the CPU 121 of the rendering control board 102 In addition to the winning state of the winning combination, it is possible to perform different effects depending on the type of loss.

  Hereinafter, processing in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game process one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed. In order to be able to advance the game, the setting value of the normal range is stored in the setting value work 112-4 with the control unit 110 including the CPU 111 activated, and the data stored in the RAM 112 is stored in the data stored in the RAM 112. The condition is that there is no abnormality.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101. This activation process is a process performed when a reset signal is input from the reset circuit of the game control board 101 and the control unit 110 is activated. Since the reset signal is a signal that is output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the control unit 110 is stagnant, the activation process is accompanied by the activation of the control unit 110 that accompanies power-on and a malfunction of the control unit 110. This process is performed when restarting.

  In the startup process, first, the built-in device, peripheral IC, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (step S101), the detection data of the voltage drop signal is acquired from the input port, and whether or not the voltage drop signal is input, that is, the voltage is It is determined whether or not it is stable (step S102). When the voltage drop signal is input, the process proceeds to a loop process that does not perform any processing except for determining whether or not the voltage drop signal is input. If it is determined that the voltage drop signal has not been input, the values of the I register and IY register are initialized (step S103). Here, the I register is a register for setting an address of an interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs, and the IY register is set with a reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 112. These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, access to the RAM 112 is permitted (step S104). Then, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 92 is in an ON state (step S105). If the setting key switch 92 is not ON, the RAM parity is calculated for the data stored in the RAM 112 (step S106), and it is determined whether the RAM parity is 0 (step S107). If power interruption interrupt processing is performed normally, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0, the data stored in the RAM 112 is not normal, so an error indicating a RAM error The code is set in the register, and the process proceeds to the RAM abnormality error process shown in FIG.

If the RAM parity is 0, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (step S108). If power interruption interrupt processing is performed normally, the data for destructive diagnosis should be set. If the data for destructive diagnosis is not normal (the data for destructive diagnosis is stored at the time of power interruption 5A (H In other cases), since the data in the RAM 112 is not normal, an error code indicating the RAM abnormality is set in the register, and the process proceeds to the RAM abnormality error processing shown in FIG.

  If it is determined that the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 112 is normal, so the non-saved work 112-5, the unused area 112-6, and the unused stack area 112-71 in the RAM 112 are initialized. After performing initialization 3 (step S109), the destruction diagnosis data is cleared (step S110). Next, each register is restored to the state before power interruption, that is, stored in the stack (step S111), the interrupt is permitted (step S112), and the processing executed at the end before power interruption Return to.

  If the setting key switch 92 is in the ON state in step S105, initialization 1 is executed to initialize all data stored in the RAM 112 except for the in-use stack area 112-72 (step S113). The value (0 at this time) stored in the set value work 112-4 is corrected to 1 (step S114). Then, the interruption is permitted (step S115), and the process proceeds to the setting change process shown in FIG. 14 (step S116). Then, after the setting change process is completed, the game can be progressed and the process proceeds to the game process.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the setting change process executed by the CPU 111 in step S116. In the setting change process, first, a setting changing flag indicating that the setting changing mode is being set is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S201), and the setting value (setting change) stored in the setting value work 112-4 is set. Before shifting to the processing, the value of the set value work 112-4 has been rewritten to 1, so it is 1 here) (step S202).

  Thereafter, the operation waits for detection of the operation of the setting switch 91 and the start switch 41 (steps S203 and S204). When the operation of the setting switch 91 is detected in step S203, 1 is added to the setting value read in step S202 (step S205), and whether or not the setting value after the addition is 7, that is, whether the normal range has been exceeded. It is determined whether or not (step S206). If the set value after addition is not 7, the process returns to the state of waiting for detection of the operation of the setting switch 91 and the start switch 41 in steps S203 and S204. If the set value after addition is 7, the set value is corrected to 1 (step S207), and the process returns to the state of waiting for detection of the operation of the setting switch 91 and the start switch 41 in steps S203 and S204.

  When the operation of the start switch 41 is detected in step S204, the changed set value selected at that time is stored in the set value work 112-4 and the set value is confirmed (step S208). Thereafter, the process waits until the setting key switch 92 is turned off (step S209). If it is determined in step S209 that the setting key switch 92 has been turned off, the setting changing flag set in step S201 is cleared (step S210). Then, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 13, the game can be progressed and the process proceeds to the game control process.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail a RAM abnormality error process executed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101. In the RAM abnormality error process, the game number display unit 51 is controlled to display the RAM abnormality error code on the game number display unit 21 (step S301), and then the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is performed.

  As described above, in the starting process, when the setting key switch 92 is not in the ON state, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the RAM 112 is normal based on the RAM parity and the destruction diagnosis data, and the data is not normal. In this case, the process proceeds to RAM abnormality error processing. In the RAM abnormality error process, since the RAM abnormality error code is displayed on the game number display unit 21, the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is performed, so that the progress of the game is disabled.

  If it is determined that the data is abnormal due to the RAM parity or the destructive diagnosis data, the interrupt is not permitted. Therefore, once the process proceeds to the RAM abnormality error process, the setting key switch 92 is activated in the ON state. Until the interruption prohibition is canceled, the power interruption interruption process is not performed even if the power is cut off. Even if the control unit 110 is activated, the data in the RAM 112 does not become normal except when the setting key switch 92 is activated, so that the game cannot be started (resumed) by activating the control unit 110. It has become.

  Once the RAM abnormal error state is entered, the setting key switch 92 is turned on, the setting key switch 92 is turned on, setting change processing is performed, and a new set value is selected and set by operating the setting switch 91 until the game It becomes impossible to progress. In other words, in the state that has shifted to the RAM abnormal error state, the state in which the game cannot be progressed is released and the game is started (resumed) on condition that a setting value is newly selected / set by operating the setting switch 91. It becomes possible to make it. In an error state other than a RAM abnormality error, the state in which the game cannot be progressed can be canceled only by operating the first reset switch 48 or the second reset switch 93, and the game can be resumed.

  As described above, when the game can be progressed, the game processing is repeated one by one in the slot machine 1. Hereinafter, execution of the game in the slot machine 1 will be described. The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start lever 11 to the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Since the bet number before the operation is set, the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, these accompanying processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. . It should be noted that the transmission of commands from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 will be described only for those necessary for the description of the present invention, and the description of the transmission of other commands will be omitted.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the CPU 111. In the game process, during one game, a BET process (step S401), an internal lottery process (step S402), a reel rotation process (step S403), a winning determination process (step S404), a payout process (step S405), and at the end of the game Processing (step S406) is executed in order. When the process up to the end of the game is completed for one game, the process returns to the BET process in step S401, and the process for the next game is performed.

  In the BET process of step S401, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process of determining a bet number when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start lever 11 is operated is executed. .

  In the internal lottery process in step S402, a random number for internal lottery is extracted simultaneously with the start of the game by detecting the operation of the start lever 11 in step S401, and winning in each of the above combinations is permitted based on the extracted random number value. Whether or not and any combination is not permitted, the process of determining the type of loss is performed. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the internal winning flag storage work of the RAM 112 based on the respective lottery results.

  In the reel rotation process in step S403, the process of rotating the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in response to detection of the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R by the player are detected. Execute the process to stop.

  In the winning determination process in step S404, when it is determined in step S403 that the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, a winning occurs according to the display result derived for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The process which determines whether or not is executed.

  In the payout process in step S405, when it is determined in step S404 that a winning has occurred, processing such as addition of credits and medal payout is performed based on the number of payouts according to the win.

  In the game end process in step S406, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed. Also, initialization 2 or initialization 4 is executed depending on whether or not the game has ended the big bonus.

  Next, the internal lottery process in step S402 described above will be described in detail. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the internal lottery process executed by the CPU 111 in step S402. In the internal lottery process, a random number acquisition process is performed, and by outputting a sampling command, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 is extracted by the sampling circuit 116, and the extracted random number is processed into a random number for internal lottery. Are stored in a random number storage area for internal lottery (step S501). Details of the random number acquisition process will be described later.

  Next, the set value stored in the set value work 112-4 of the RAM 112 is read (step S502), and it is determined whether or not the read set value is in the range of 1 to 6 that is a value that should be originally taken. (Step S503). If the read set value is not in the range of 1 to 6, a RAM abnormality error occurs and the RAM abnormality error process shown in FIG. 15 is performed.

  If the read set value is in the range of 1 to 6, the state of the big bonus medium flag and the regular bonus medium flag in the RAM 112 is referred to determine whether or not the game state of the current game is in the normal game state. (Step S504). If in the normal gaming state, a normal lottery process, which will be described later in detail, is performed (step S505), and the process proceeds to step S509. If it is not the normal gaming state, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the current game is a small role game (step S506). If it is a small role game, a small character game lottery process is performed (step S507), and the process proceeds to step S509. If it is not a small role game, the game state of this game is a regular bonus, so here, a regular bonus lottery process is performed (step S508), and the process proceeds to step S509.

  In step S509, data indicating the winning of the special role stored in the b register (special role temporary storage work) is written in the A register. Further, the value of the lower 4 bits of the A register is shifted to the upper 4 bits (step S510). Next, the data indicating the winning of the general combination stored in the g register (general combination temporary storage work) is added to the data stored in the A register, and this is stored in the A register (step S511). Then, the value stored in the A register is written into the f register (internal winning flag storing work) (step S512).

  Furthermore, a winning status notification command is generated according to the setting status of the winning flag in the internal winning flag storing work, and is transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S513). Then, the internal lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the random number acquisition process in step S501 will be described in detail. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the random number acquisition process executed by the CPU 111 in step S501. In the random number acquisition process, first, an interrupt to the CPU 111 is prohibited (step S601). Next, a sampling command is output to the sampling circuit 116, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 is latched, and the value of the latched random number is input from the I / O port 114 and extracted. The random number value extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 is stored in the HL register (step S602).

  Next, the lower byte value and upper byte value of the random number stored in the HL register are exchanged with each other using the A register or the work area of the RAM 112 (step S603). At this time, the value stored in the HL register is acquired as a random number for internal lottery. Then, after permitting the interrupt prohibited in step S601 (step S604), the random number acquisition process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the normal lottery process in step S505 will be described in detail. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal lottery process executed by the CPU 111 in step S505. First, the data of the b register (special role temporary storage work) is written to the A register (step S701), and it is determined whether or not the value indicated by the data of the A register is 0 (step S702).

  If the value indicated by the data in the A register is 0, it means that the bonus has not been won in the previous game. In this case, the big bonus (1) lottery probability acquisition process is performed, and the determination value of the big bonus (1) corresponding to the number of bets 3 in the normal gaming state and the set value stored in the set value work 112-4 The number is acquired, and the acquired determination value number is temporarily stored in the DE register (step S703). Next, 01h indicating the winning of the big bonus (1) is written to the A register (step S704), and the value of the DE register is added to the value of the HL register and is written to the HL register (step S705). Then, as a result of this addition, it is determined whether or not the HL register has overflowed (step S706).

  If the HL register does not overflow, it means that the big bonus (1) was not won. In this case, the big bonus (2) lottery probability acquisition process is performed, and the determination value of the big bonus (2) corresponding to the set value stored in the set value work 112-4 and the bet number 3 in the normal gaming state The number is acquired, and the acquired determination value number is temporarily stored in the DE register (step S707). Next, 02h indicating the winning of the big bonus (2) is written to the A register (step S708), and the value of the DE register is added to the value of the HL register and is written to the HL register (step S709). Then, as a result of this addition, it is determined whether or not the HL register has overflowed (step S710).

  If the HL register does not overflow, it means that the big bonus (2) was not won. In this case, a regular bonus (1) lottery probability acquisition process is performed, and a regular bonus (1) determination value corresponding to the number of bets 3 in the normal gaming state and the set value stored in the set value work 112-4. The number is acquired, and the acquired determination value number is temporarily stored in the DE register (step S711). Next, 03h indicating the winning of the regular bonus (1) is written to the A register (step S712), and the value of the DE register is added to the value of the HL register, and is written to the HL register (step S713). Then, as a result of this addition, it is determined whether or not the HL register has overflowed (step S714).

  If the HL register does not overflow, it means that the regular bonus (1) was not won. In this case, the big bonus (1) + cherry lottery probability acquisition process is performed, and the big bonus (1) + corresponding to the set value stored in the set value work 112-4 and the bet number 3 in the normal gaming state The number of cherry determination values is acquired, and the acquired number of determination values is temporarily stored in the DE register (step S715). Next, 12h indicating the winning of big bonus (1) + cherry is written to the A register (step S716), and the value of the DE register is added to the value of the HL register, and then written to the HL register (step S717). Then, as a result of this addition, it is determined whether or not the HL register has overflowed (step S718).

  If the HL register has not overflowed, it means that the big bonus (1) + cherry was not won. In this case, the big bonus (2) + cherry lottery probability acquisition process is performed, and the big bonus (2) + corresponding to the set value stored in the set value work 112-4 and the bet number 3 in the normal gaming state The number of cherry determination values is acquired, and the acquired number of determination values is temporarily stored in the DE register (step S719). Next, 22h indicating the winning of big bonus (2) + cherry is written to the A register (step S720), and the value of the DE register is added to the value of the HL register, and then written to the HL register (step S721). Then, as a result of this addition, it is determined whether or not the HL register has overflowed (step S722).

  If the HL register overflows in step S706, the big bonus (1) is won in this game. If the HL register overflows in step S710, the big bonus (2) is won in this game. If the HL register has overflowed in step S714, the regular bonus (1) is won in this game. In this case, the data in the A register is written into the b register (step S723). Here, since the lottery result of the combination other than the bonus is lost (2), the process proceeds to step S754.

  If the HL register has overflowed in step S718, a big bonus (1) + cherry is won in this game. If the HL register overflows in step S722, the big bonus (2) + cherry is won in this game. In this case, first, the data of the A register is saved in the stack area 112-7 (step S724), and the value of the upper 4 bits of the A register is shifted to the lower 4 bits (step S725). Then, the data in the A register after the shift is written into the b register (step S726).

  Thereafter, the data saved in the stack area 112-7 in step S724 is restored to the A register (step S727). Then, the AND operation of the data in the A register and 0Fh is performed, and the upper 4 bits of the A register are masked. At this time, 02h indicating the winning of the cherry is written in the A register (step S728). Then, the process proceeds to step S755.

  If the value indicated by the data in the A register in step S702 is not 0, it means that a bonus is won in the previous game. In this case, 01h indicating that the bonus winning flag won in the previous game is carried over is written to the c register (step S729).

  Next, the big bonus (1) + cherry lottery probability acquisition process is performed, and the number of bets in the normal gaming state 3 and the big bonus (1) + cherry corresponding to the set value stored in the set value work 112-4 The number of determination values is acquired, and the acquired number of determination values is temporarily stored in the DE register (step S730). However, since the actual lottery is performed only for the cherry, 02h indicating the winning of the cherry is written to the A register (step S731), and the value of the DE register is added to the value of the HL register and then written to the HL register (step S731). S732). Then, as a result of this addition, it is determined whether or not the HL register has overflowed (step S733).

  If the HL register does not overflow, it means that the big bonus (1) + cherry was not won. In this case, the big bonus (2) + cherry lottery probability acquisition process is performed, and the big bonus (2) + corresponding to the set value stored in the set value work 112-4 and the bet number 3 in the normal gaming state The number of cherry determination values is acquired, and the acquired number of determination values is temporarily stored in the DE register (step S734). However, since the actual lottery is performed only for the cherry, 02h indicating the winning of the cherry is written to the A register (step S735), and the value of the DE register is added to the value of the HL register and then written to the HL register (step). S736). Then, as a result of this addition, it is determined whether or not the HL register has overflowed (step S737).

  If the HL register does not overflow in step S722 or step S737, it means that the big bonus (2) + cherry has not been won. Therefore, the cherry lottery probability acquisition process is performed, and the bet number 3 and the set value in the normal gaming state The number of cherry judgment values corresponding to the set value stored in the work 112-4 is acquired, and the obtained number of judgment values is temporarily stored in the DE register (step S738). Next, 02h indicating the winning of cherry is written to the A register (step S739), and the value of the DE register is added to the value of the HL register, and then written to the HL register (step S740). Then, as a result of this addition, it is determined whether or not the HL register has overflowed (step S741).

  If the HL register does not overflow, it means that the cherry was not won. In this case, a bell lottery probability acquisition process is performed to acquire the number 3 of bets in the normal gaming state and the number of determination values of the bell corresponding to the set value stored in the set value work 112-4. The number of values is temporarily stored in the DE register (step S742). Next, 03h indicating the winning of the bell is written to the A register (step S743), and the value of the DE register is added to the value of the HL register and then written to the HL register (step S744). Then, as a result of this addition, it is determined whether or not the HL register has overflowed (step S745).

  If the HL register has not overflowed, it means that he did not win the bell. In this case, the replay lottery probability acquisition process is performed to acquire the replay determination value number corresponding to the number of bets 3 in the normal gaming state and the set value stored in the set value work 112-4. The number of values is temporarily stored in the DE register (step S746). Next, 04h indicating winning of replay is written to the A register (step S747), and the value of the DE register is added to the value of the HL register, and then written to the HL register (step S748). Then, as a result of this addition, it is determined whether or not the HL register has overflowed (step S749).

  If the HL register has not overflowed, the player has not won the replay. In this case, the lost (1) lottery probability acquisition process is performed, and the number of determination values of the lost (1) corresponding to the set value stored in the set value work 112-4 and the bet number 3 in the normal gaming state is obtained. Obtained, and temporarily stores the obtained number of determination values in the DE register (step S750). Next, 05h indicating the winning of the loss (1) is written to the A register (step S751), and the value of the DE register is added to the value of the HL register and then written to the HL register (step S752). Then, as a result of this addition, it is determined whether or not the HL register has overflowed (step S753).

  If the HL register has not overflowed, it means that the loss (1) has not been won, and that the loss (2) has been won. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S754. In step S754, 00h indicating the winning of the loss (2) is written to the A register, and the process proceeds to step S755.

  If the HL register has overflowed in step S733, S737 or S741, the cherry is won in this game. If the HL register has overflowed in step S745, the bell is won in this game. If the HL register overflows in step S749, the game is won for replay. If the HL register has overflowed in step S753, the game is won (1). In these cases, the value corresponding to the winning combination is written in the A register, and the process proceeds to step S755.

  In step S755, the data in the A register is written into the g register. In this way, the winning status of the special role in this game is written in the b register, and the winning status of the general role is written in the g register. The process returns to the process of FIG. 17 with the information indicating whether or not there is written in the c register.

  In both the small role game lottery process in step S507 and the regular bonus lottery process in step S508, the value of the DE register (the judgment value of the lottery target) is sequentially stored in the HL register in the same manner as in the normal gaming state lottery process. The target combination when the HL register overflows is selected as the winning combination. However, in the regular bonus lottery process, the bonus lottery itself is not performed, and in the small role game lottery process, the contents of the b register are rewritten according to the lottery result of each game. For example, if JACIN or regular bonus (2) was won in the previous game, but neither JACIN nor regular bonus (2) was won in this game, the contents of b register will be 00h. .

  Next, the reel rotation process in step S403 will be described in detail. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel rotation process executed by the CPU 111 in step S403. In the reel rotation process, first, it is determined whether or not a wait time (for example, about 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game (step S801). If the wait time has not elapsed, Wait until the wait time has elapsed. If the wait time has elapsed, the timing of the wait time is newly started (step S802).

  Next, the work initialization code at the start of the rotation of the reel motor is set in the register, and the rotation of the reel is started (step S803). Then, by referring to the table index, the table creation data is identified, and based on the identified table creation data, the stop control table corresponding to the game state of the game, the internal winning situation, and the other reels are stopped. Then, it is created for each reel being rotated (step S804), and a work initialization code at the time of completion of stop preparation is set in the register (step S805). Thereby, the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R becomes valid.

  Next, it is determined whether or not any valid operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R has been detected (step S806). If no stop button operation is detected, it is determined whether a reel rotation error (an error determined when the reel reference position is not detected by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR for a certain period or more) has occurred. (Step S807). If no reel rotation error has occurred, whether or not a further insertion error (an error determined when a medal insertion is detected outside the period during which medal insertion is permitted) has occurred, and a payout error It is determined whether or not an error has occurred (error determined when medal payout is detected outside the period in which medal payout is permitted) (steps S808 and S809). If it is not determined in step S807 to step S809 that any error has occurred, the process returns to step S806.

  If it is determined in step S808 that a loading error has occurred, or if a dispensing error has been determined in step S809, an error code indicating a loading / dispensing error during reel rotation is set in the register (step S808). In step S810, the process proceeds to predetermined error processing (step S811). If the error is canceled, the process returns to step S806 again.

  If it is determined in step S807 that a reel rotation error has occurred, an error code indicating a reel rotation error is set in the register (step S812), and the process proceeds to a predetermined error process (step S813). Along with this, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is also temporarily stopped. If the error is released, the process returns to step S803 again, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is resumed.

  If operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected in step S806, the reel motor (any of 3ML, 3MC, 3MR) corresponding to the operated stop button from the reel reference position at that time is detected. The number of steps (the number of steps at the stop operation position) is acquired and set to the work corresponding to the stop reel (step S814). Then, it waits until the rotation of the reel (any one of 3L, 3C, 3R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops (step S815).

  When rotation of the reel (3L, 3C, or 3R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops, it is determined whether or not all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have stopped (step S816). If the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not stopped, the process returns to step S804. If the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the reel rotation process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  As described above, in the reel rotation process, after the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started, the rotation of the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected is continued until the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is detected. Then, on the condition that the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is detected, control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reels on the condition that the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is detected by continuing the rotation of the unreeled reels. This is not the case when the data in the RAM 112 is destroyed and cannot be restored to the original state.

  Next, the game end process in step S406 will be described in detail. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail the game end process executed by the CPU 111 in step S406. In the game end process, whether or not the game state of the game is a regular bonus is determined based on whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S901). However, when the regular bonus flag is set in the winning of the game this time, it is not determined that the regular bonus is being performed. If the game state of the game is not a regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S905.

  When the game state of the game is a regular bonus, the counter provided in the RAM 112 starts the regular bonus (after a new regular bonus starts in the big bonus) The number of digested games and the number of winning games are counted (step S902). As a result of this count, it is determined whether the number of winning games in the regular bonus has reached 8 or the number of digest games in the regular bonus has reached 12 (step S903).

  When the number of winning games in the regular bonus is 8 or the number of digested games in the regular bonus is 12, the regular bonus flag set in the RAM 112 is deleted and the digest in the regular bonus is completed. Both counter values for counting the number of games and the number of winning games are initialized to 0 (step S904). Then, the process proceeds to step S905. If the number of winning games in the regular bonus is not eight and the number of digested games in the regular bonus is not twelve, the process proceeds to step S905 as it is.

  In step S905, whether or not the game state of the game is a big bonus is determined based on whether or not the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 112. However, when the big bonus medium flag is set in the winning of the game this time, it is not determined that the big bonus is in progress. If it is determined that the big bonus is in progress, the counter provided in the RAM 112 counts the total number of medals paid out after the big bonus starts (step S906). As a result of this counting, it is determined whether or not the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 465 (step S907).

  If the total number of medals paid out exceeds 465, this game is a big bonus end game. Therefore, after initialization 2 (step S908), the process proceeds to step S910. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S905 that the game state of the game is not a big bonus, or if it is determined in step S907 that the total number of paid-out medals has not exceeded 465 and the big bonus has not ended, After performing initialization 4 described next (step S909), the process proceeds to step S910.

  In step S <b> 910, a game state command indicating a game state applied in the next game is generated according to the state of the big bonus medium flag and the regular bonus medium flag in the RAM 112, and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the game end process is terminated.

  Next, the initialization 4 process in step S909 will be described in detail. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing in detail the initialization 4 process executed by the CPU 111 in step S909. In the initialization 4 process, first, interrupts are prohibited (step S1001), and then the start address and initialization size registered corresponding to initialization 4 are read with reference to the initialization table of the ROM 113 (step S1002). ). Then, a pointer is set to the read start address (7F05 (H)) (step S1003).

  Next, the size of the unused stack area (M = stack pointer−7FD2 (H)) is calculated (step S1004), and the number of bytes (CD (H) + M) of the area to be initialized is set (step S1005). Then, the data in the RAM 112 is cleared from the start address set in step S1003 to the number of bytes set in step S1005 (step S1006). When the clearing of the RAM 112 is completed, the interrupt prohibited in step S1001 is permitted (step S1007). Then, the initialization 4 is ended, and the process returns to the process of the flowchart of FIG.

  Although only the initialization 4 has been described in detail with reference to the flowchart, the initialization 1, initialization 2, and initialization 3 processes are also referred to the initialization table stored in the ROM 113. The area from the start address to the initialization size is continuously initialized. Of course, in initialization 2 and initialization 3, two sets of start addresses and initialization sizes are registered in the initialization table, so that the initialization process for consecutive areas is performed in two steps. It will be. Also in initialization 1, initialization 2, and initialization 3, interrupts are prohibited as in initialization 4.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 shifts the game state between the normal game state, the big bonus, and the regular bonus, and sends a command according to the progress of the game. 102. On the other hand, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs an original effect including the output of the start sound based on the command received from the game control board 101. Hereinafter, the process of the effect performed by the control on the effect control board 102 side will be described.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. On the effect control board 102 side, it is determined whether or not a command sent from the game control board 101 has been received (step S1101). When any command is received from the game control board 101, it is determined what kind of the received command is (step S1102).

  If the received command type is the winning status notification command transmitted in step S513, the gaming state in the current game saved in the RAM 122 in the previous game, and the big bonus indicated by the received winning status notification command ( The start sound pattern is selected with reference to the start sound selection table shown in FIG. 12 according to the winning status of 1), big bonus (2), regular bonus (1), and loss (1) (step S1103). Then, the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U are controlled to output a start sound with the selected pattern (step S1104). Furthermore, other start effects are performed as necessary (step S1105), and the process returns to step S1101.

  If the received command type is the gaming state command transmitted in step S910, the gaming state of the next game indicated by the command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S1106). Then, the process returns to step S1101.

  If the received command type is another command, processing corresponding to the type of each command (the details are omitted because it is not related to the present invention) is executed (step S1107). Thereafter, the process returns to step S1101.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the stop position (display result) is uniquely determined with respect to the stop operation position (area assigned to the number of steps from the reel reference position). Among all of the plurality of stop control tables, when all the reels are rotating, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state is selected, and the selected stop control table is selected Accordingly, the reel stop control is performed. On the other hand, if any of the reels has already stopped, select a stop control table uniquely defined for the internal winning state for each gaming state, the stop position of the stopped reel, The reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table, and all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop state (and the stop position of the stopped reel (display result)) are the same condition. When this happens, reel stop control is performed based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Therefore, as in the prior art, one stop control table is further selected from a plurality of stop control tables for one internal winning state by a lottery different from the internal lottery (for example, a lottery lottery for reel control, etc.). This is unnecessary, and the control for stopping the reel does not become complicated.

  Further, in the internal lottery, when neither of the winning combinations is won, one of the loss (1) and the loss (2) is determined, and the left reel 3L is stopped according to the determined type of the loss. As the table, stop control tables with different numbers of frames to be drawn and different stop positions are selected. That is, instead of selecting a different stop control table from a plurality of stop control tables by a lottery different from the internal lottery as in the prior art, a different stop control table is selected according to the type of loss determined by the internal lottery. Accordingly, the stop control pattern of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be changed. Therefore, the reel 3L, 3C, and 3R can be led out without complicating the control for stopping the reels (so-called slipping). And display results (stop positions) can be made more diverse.

  In particular, a stop control table is created that can derive chances on the condition that only the loser (1) who has a lower probability of winning than the loser (2) wins or one of the bonuses is won. When the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed based on the control table and only the loss (2) is won in the normal gaming state, the stop control table in which no chance is derived is The reel stop control is performed based on the stop control table. In other words, it is derived when one of the bonuses is won or only the loser (2) having a higher probability of winning than the loser (1) is won when only the loser (1) is won. Therefore, it is possible to derive a chance with no chance, so that the player's expectation for winning the bonus when the chance is derived can be increased.

  Further, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed based on different stop control tables for the bonus establishment game and the game in which the loss is won while carrying the bonus. For this reason, it is possible to determine whether the game is a bonus establishment game or whether the bonus has already been carried over from the previous game by the difference in the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. .

  In addition, during the bonus carryover, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are controlled to stop based on different stop control tables depending on whether the loss (1) is won or the loss (2) is won. Since the reel stop control can be changed in accordance with the type of loss even while the bonus is being carried over, the derivation mode (slip) and stop position (display result) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are diversified. be able to.

  Also, in this embodiment, in the small-game and the regular bonus, when the internal winning state is lost (1) and lost (2), both are the same as the case where the internal winning state is lost (2) in the normal gaming state. The table creation data is referenced. In other words, in the small role game and the regular bonus, the reel stop control is always performed based on the same stop control table regardless of the type of loss. It is possible to simplify the reel stop control in a small role game or a regular bonus that does not significantly affect the game.

  In addition, the stop control table used to stop and control the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has a number of frames to be drawn in each of a plurality of consecutive step number ranges (in this embodiment, 4 steps each of which changes one symbol). The stop position when a stop operation is detected in the range is uniquely determined. For this reason, the capacity of the table creation data for creating the stop control table can be greatly reduced.

  In the slot machine according to this embodiment, the CPU 111 transmits a command according to the progress of the game to the effect control board 102, and the CPU 121 mounted on the effect control board 102 is transmitted from the game control board 101. The production is controlled based on the command. Since the CPU 111 does not need to control the presentation only by transmitting a command, the processing load on the game control board side including the CPU 111 can be reduced, and the presentation can be varied.

  Here, a command transmission line in which a command is transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 is connected between the game control board 101 and the effect control board 102 via the effect relay board 106, and game control is performed. The effect control board 102 is not directly connected to the board 101. For this reason, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input from the outside to the CPU 111 from the command transmission line and affecting the control of the game.

  As such a command, at the start of the game, an internal winning command capable of specifying the internal winning state including the type of loss is transmitted to the effect control board 102, and the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 In addition to the winning state of the winning combination, it is possible to perform a plurality of effects (start sound output) at different ratios depending on the type of loss, thereby allowing the reels 3L, 3C, The stop control of 3R and the effect (the output Staton pattern) are linked, and the effect of the effect can be further enhanced.

  For example, when one of the bonuses is won, the reel is controlled so that chances can be derived except when the loss (1) is won, and any bonus is won in the normal gaming state. When it is not, the reel stop control is performed so that the chance is derived if it is a loss (1), whereas the reel where the chance is not derived if it is a loss (2). The stop control is performed. In other words, the possibility of winning any of the bonuses by increasing the chance chance is increased.

  In the case of winning one of the bonuses or in the case of a loss (1) where the chance is derived, the start sound pattern is at a higher rate than the loss (2) where no chance is derived. Since control for outputting the start sounds 02 and 03 is performed, the start sounds of the start sound patterns 02 and 03 are output at the start of the game rather than the start sound of the start sound pattern 01 is output. You are more likely to win the bonus.

  Furthermore, since the chances are derived at a higher rate when the start sounds of the start sound patterns 02 and 03 are output than when the start sound of the start sound pattern 01 is output, the difference between the start sounds and the chance Deriving the eyes can effectively increase the player's expectation for winning the bonus. In this way, when the presentation is performed according to the internal winning situation including the type of loss, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the internal winning situation and the presentation are linked, and the presentation effect can be further enhanced. It becomes like this.

  Also, the big bonus ends when the number of paid-out medals exceeds 465 regardless of the number of digest games. Here, in a game with a big bonus (including a small role game and a regular bonus), since replay is not defined as a target character for internal lottery, no replay is won. Replay does not reduce the number of medals held by the player, but does not accompany the payout of medals, and therefore does not affect the number of payout medals, which is a condition for terminating the big bonus. In other words, even if you make a replay win during the big bonus, it will only increase the number of big bonus games unnecessarily, so by not defining the replay as a target for internal lottery in the big bonus, The game can be efficiently advanced without unnecessarily prolonging the state.

  In addition, the display mode of JACIN for shifting the gaming state from the small role game to the regular bonus in the big bonus is configured by a combination of “Bell-Bell-JAC” and is not used as a display mode of other roles. It is. For this reason, the relationship between the display mode derived to the variable display device 2 and the winning combination is clarified, and the game is easy to understand for the player.

  The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds after the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is detected by the stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R. Since 4 frames can be drawn during this period, the symbol to be stopped can be selected from the range of 5 frames. Therefore, when replay, JACIN or bell is won, this will not be missed. During the regular bonus, JACIN or the bell will be won with a very high probability of approximately 1 / 1.01. However, since this can not be missed, the player is virtually free from the regular bonus. You will not have to play, and you will be able to advance the game easily.

  As described above, the number of determination values that determines the winning probability of each combination that is the subject of internal lottery for each gaming state is stored at an address referenced from the table for each combination. The storage address of the determination value number is registered for each bet number, and the determination value number is acquired according to the bet number. Here, the number of bets in the regular bonus is fixed at 1, but the number of bets in the gaming state other than the regular bonus is fixed at 3. As a result, it is possible to perform the internal lottery of the bell and the cherry with the winning probability corresponding to the gaming state only by acquiring the determination value number according to the betting number. In addition, since it is not necessary to determine the gaming state when acquiring the determination value number, the processing steps in the internal lottery are simplified. Moreover, the betting number 1 corresponding to the regular bonus has a higher probability of winning the bell than when the betting number is 3, so that the player's expectation in the regular bonus is further increased and the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

  In addition, the storage address of the number of judgment values for each lottery target may vary depending on the set value. However, for a role that has the same winning probability regardless of the set value, Regardless of the value, the number of determination values is stored in common. By storing the number of determination values in common in this way, the storage capacity required for that is reduced. Of course, even if the number of bets set is equal to the number of bets set in the internal lottery and the addresses storing the number of determination values referenced according to the set values are different, the number of determination values stored at different addresses is different. May be the same.

  In general, in the development stage, the simulation is performed while adjusting the number of determination values according to the set values for at least some of the combinations (that is, adjusting the winning probability of internal lottery). As the initial number of determination values, a different number of determination values is registered according to the set value. However, as a result of adjustment by simulation, the number of determination values when the set values are different may be the same. Although the same number of judgment values was registered as the initial number of judgment values according to the set value, the number of judgment values registered from the beginning may be used as it is depending on the result of simulation (result of simulation). The number of judgment values different from the initial value, that is, the number of judgment values may differ depending on the set value). Then, the number of determination values obtained with an appropriate result in the simulation in each case is selected as the number of determination values to be set for the mass production model.

  Here, even if the number of determination values adjusted by the simulation is the same regardless of the set value, the determination value number is stored in the ROM 113 by the same address assignment as the address assignment in the development stage. It can be used as a model for mass production. For this reason, it is not necessary to change the method for storing the number of judgment values in the model for mass production from the model for development, so that development from the initial design stage to the model for mass production can be easily performed. Become.

  In addition, the internal lottery adds the number of judgment values of each role referred from the role-specific table to the acquired random number for internal lottery, and depending on whether or not the result of the addition overflows, Judgment is made on whether or not there is a win. For this reason, an internal lottery can be performed using the number of determination values of each combination as it is. In the case where the winning determination table is generated before the actual winning determination is made, first, it is necessary to specify the range of determination values to be won for all the lottery target roles. On the other hand, according to this embodiment, when a certain lottery target combination is already won, it is not necessary to specify a determination value for winning another combination, so that the entire lottery processing efficiency is high. It becomes.

  In addition, as the number of determination values in the normal gaming state, those for which both the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and the cherry are subject to lottery are registered. Here, if the bonus winning is not carried over from the previous game, both the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and the cherry are won depending on the value of the random number for the internal lottery. Here, even if the winning combination “cherry” is won based on the display result of the variable display device 2 based on the cherry winning flag set based on the winning of the cherry that is one of the lottery targets, the big bonus is still present. There is a possibility that (1) or Big Bonus (2) is won. For this reason, even when winning the small part of “Cherry”, the player can be expected to win the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), and the fun of the game can be improved. .

  The random number for internal lottery acquired by the random number acquisition process is not used as it is from the random number generation circuit 115 by the sampling circuit 116 but is used after being processed by software. The random number generation circuit 115 generates a random number by updating at a high speed with the frequency of the pulse signal of the pulse generation circuit 115a. However, in the random number for internal lottery processed by software, the periodicity of the update is increased by the processing. It will be lost.

  On the other hand, in the internal lottery, by sequentially adding the number of determination values corresponding to each combination to the value of the random number for internal lottery, the value of the random number for internal lottery winning each combination is It will harden. On the other hand, it is possible to prevent the player from aiming as much as possible by losing the periodicity of the random numbers for internal lottery by processing by software and varying the values.

  Moreover, the frequency of the pulse signal generated by the pulse generation circuit 115a to update the values of the counters 115b and 115c of the random number generation circuit 115 is higher than the frequency of the operation clock of the CPU 111, and is not an integral multiple. For this reason, the update of the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 becomes difficult to synchronize with the processing performed by the CPU 111. In addition, by increasing the frequency of the pulse signal of the pulse generation circuit 115a, the update speed of the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 can be made extremely fast.

  On the other hand, the processing of random numbers by software is performed by replacing the upper byte and lower byte of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 by the sampling circuit 116, masking the 15th and 7th bits, and then bit-shifting the upper byte. Good. Therefore, even for a relatively large random number of 16 bits (actually masked 14 bits), the load required for processing necessary to lose periodicity is not so large, and can be easily obtained. Can do. Since a large random number can be acquired in this way, the probability setting in the internal lottery can be finely performed.

  By the way, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the unused area 112-6 in the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 is initialized for each game. For this reason, even if an unauthorized program is stored using the unused area 112-6 of the RAM 112, the unauthorized program can be prevented from being resident.

  In addition to the unused area 112-6 in the RAM 112, the unused stack area 112-71 in the stack area 112-7 is initialized for each game. For this reason, all the unused areas in the RAM 112 are initialized for each game. For example, the unused stack area 112-71 is not used without using the unused area 112-6 of the RAM 112. Even if an attempt is made to store a malicious program by using it, it is possible to eliminate the room where the malicious program resides. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably prevent the unauthorized program from residing in the RAM 112.

  By initializing the unused stack area 112-71 for each game in this way, for example, invalid data (such as an address specified by an illegal program) is added to the unused stack area 112-71, and the micro data is restored when the data is restored. By rewriting the register to an illegal one by causing the computer to malfunction, it is possible to prevent an illegal operation that causes an operation different from the original program. Further, illegal data is stored in the unused stack area 112-71, so that an area where the saved data should be stored can be compressed and the stack area 112-7 overflows. It is also possible to prevent problems such as the microcomputer constituting the substrate 101 running away.

  Furthermore, before the start of setting (before the transition to the setting change mode), when the big bonus ends, when the data in the RAM 112 is not destroyed when the power is turned on, when four initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied. The four types of initialization 1 to 4 that are initialized in different areas are performed in accordance with each initialization condition. Even if any of these four types of initialization conditions is satisfied, the RAM 112 must The unused area 112-6 and the unused stack area 112-71 are initialized. As a result, it is possible to more reliably prevent unauthorized programs from being resident.

  The ROM 113 of the game control board 101 stores an initialization table in which the start address of the area to be initialized and the initialization size indicating the size of the area to be initialized are registered corresponding to the initializations 1 to 4, respectively. Has been. When the CPU 111 initializes the RAM 112, the initialization table is referred to, the start address and the initialization size corresponding to any of initializations 1 to 4 are acquired according to the initialization condition, and a pointer to the start address is obtained. And the initialization size is set (if the initialization size includes the size of the unused stack area 112-71, the size of the unused stack area 112-71 (stack pointer-7FD2 (H)) is set. Calculate and set initialization size). Then, the area of the corresponding address is cleared to 0 with 1 byte from the initialization address where the pointer is set, and the initialization size is decremented by 1 each time the byte is cleared, and the process of advancing the pointer by 1 Running until it reaches zero. That is, when the CPU 111 initializes the RAM 112, an area of a specified size is initialized from a specified address, not for each area corresponding to the initialization condition.

  For this reason, only the start address corresponding to the type of initialization condition and the size of the area initialized at that time are set in the initialization table of the ROM 113, thereby completing the initialization corresponding to the type of initialization condition. The area corresponding to the type of initialization condition can be initialized without individually setting addresses, and multiple types of initialization can be performed using a common process (RAM initialization process). The capacity of the program for performing multiple types of initialization can be reduced. Further, in the initialization process, the end of the process is determined only by determining whether or not the initialization size is 0. Therefore, the end of the process is determined by comparing the address of the currently initialized byte with the end address. Compared to the case, the processing load can be greatly reduced.

  In addition, interrupts are always prohibited during initializations 1 to 4, and a voltage drop signal is input from the power supply monitoring circuit 117 while the data stored in the RAM 112 is being initialized. However, the power interruption interrupt process is not executed until the initialization is completed. For example, the power interruption interrupt process should be performed before the initialization is completed. Among the data, initialized data and non-initialized data are mixed, so that it is possible to prevent problems such as being unable to return to the control state before power interruption at the time of recovery.

  In addition, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and stored based on all data including the unused area 112-6 and the unused stack area 112-71 of the RAM 112 in the power interruption process, and at the time of restoration, The RAM parity calculated based on the data stored in all areas including the unused area 112-6 and the unused stack area 112-71 is determined. If there is an abnormality in the RAM parity, a RAM abnormality error state occurs, the setting key switch 92 is turned on, the power is turned on, and initialization 1 for initializing all areas except the used stack area of the RAM 112 is performed. The progress of the game becomes impossible. Therefore, even when a malicious program is stored in the unused area 112-6 and / or the unused stack area 112-71 of the RAM 112 when the power is turned on, the malicious program can be found and initialized.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 112, it is controlled to the RAM abnormality error state, the progress of the game is disabled, and the setting change mode is set. If the setting value is not newly selected and set based on the setting change operation, the state where the progress of the game is disabled is not released. That is, even if an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 112, the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation (in general, the setting value) is not set automatically by the slot machine 1. Since the change operation is performed by an employee of the game shop, it is ensured that the game is played based on the setting value selected by the game shop), so that the game can be fair.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to win the winning combination in the internal lottery, the set value stored in the set value work 112-4 must be an appropriate value (a value in the range of 1 to 6). For example, instead of deciding whether or not to win based on a probability based on a default setting value (for example, setting 1), in this case as well, the game is controlled to a RAM abnormal error state and the progress of the game is disabled The state where the progress of the game is disabled is not canceled unless the setting change mode is entered and the setting value is newly selected and set based on the setting changing operation. In other words, even when it is not possible to properly determine whether or not to win the winning combination in the internal lottery, the game may be played based on the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation. Since it is secured, the fairness of the game can be achieved.

  Further, the data stored in the RAM 112 is abnormal in most cases when the control cannot be continued due to a malfunction in the control such as a power failure or the control unit 110 running away. Since it is determined whether or not the data is normal only when the control unit 110 is activated after recovering from these states, the determination whether or not the data stored in the RAM 112 is normal is abnormal. Can only be done in situations where there is a high probability that That is, in a situation where there is a low possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the data stored in the RAM 112, it is not necessary to perform the determination, and the load on the control unit 110 can be reduced.

  In addition, when an abnormality occurs in the data of the RAM 112 and the progress of the game is disabled, a setting change mode in which a setting value changing operation that becomes a condition for releasing the disabled state of the game is enabled Along with the transition to (setting change process), the data stored in the RAM 112 is initialized. For this reason, the initialization of data associated with the occurrence of an abnormality in the data in the RAM 112 and the initialization of data associated with selection / setting of the set value can be performed at one time, so that useless processing can be omitted. .

  Further, when the control unit 110 is activated, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 92 is ON before determining whether or not the data in the RAM 112 is normal. At that time, the setting key switch 92 is If it is determined that the data is in the ON state, the process proceeds to the setting change mode without determining whether the data in the RAM 112 is normal. In this way, a new set value is selected and set without determining whether or not the data in the RAM 112 is normal, so that useless processing can be omitted.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, at the start of reel rotation, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning situation for each gaming state is selected for all reels, and the selected stop control table is selected. The reel stop control is performed and each time the reel is stopped, the internal winning status for each gaming state, the stopped position of the stopped reel, that is, any one of the reels is stopped. The stop control table uniquely determined for the combination of the stop positions of the stopped reels in the stopped state and the combination of the stop positions of the two stopped reels in the state where any two reels are stopped is selected and selected. The reel stop control is performed according to the stop control table.

  However, when any one of the reels is stopped, a stop control table uniquely determined with respect to the spinning reels is determined for the internal winning status for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel. Select and perform reel stop control according to the selected stop control table, and when one of the reels stops (when two reels stop), no new stop control table is selected and all You may make it perform stop control of the remaining reels according to the stop control table selected when any one reel stopped in the state which the reel is rotating.

  Also, when any one reel is stopped, a stop control table that is uniquely determined with respect to the spinning reel, the internal winning situation for each gaming state, and the stop position of the stopped reel. Select and perform reel stop control according to the selected stop control table, and when one of the reels stops (when two reels stop), the internal winning status for each of the gaming states, first A stop control table uniquely determined for the stop position of the stopped reel or the stop position of the last stopped reel may be selected, and the reel stop control may be performed according to the selected stop control table.

  In the above embodiment, when any of the reels is already stopped, it is uniquely determined with respect to the internal winning status, the reel stopped status, and the stopped position of the stopped reel for each gaming state. The reel stop control is performed according to the stop control table. On the other hand, when any of the reels is already stopped, it is uniquely determined with respect to the internal winning status, the reel stopping status, and the stopped operation position of the stopped reel for each gaming state. The reel stop control may be performed according to the stop control table. Here, even if the gaming state and the internal winning situation are the same and the stop position (stop symbol) of the stopped reel is the same, the stop operation position of the stopped reel is different. Since the stop control table may be applied, the display result of the reel can be made more diverse.

  In addition, when any one reel stops, a stop control table that is uniquely determined with respect to the spinning reel, the internal winning status for each gaming state, and the stop operation position of the stopped reel Is selected and the reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table, and when any one of the reels stops (when two reels stop), the stop control table is not newly selected and all The remaining reels may be stopped according to the stop control table selected when any one of the reels is stopped while the reels are rotating.

  In addition, when any one reel stops, a stop control table that is uniquely determined with respect to the spinning reel, the internal winning status for each gaming state, and the stop operation position of the stopped reel The reel is controlled according to the selected stop control table, and when one of the reels stops (when two reels stop), the internal winning status for each of the gaming states, first It is also possible to select a stop control table that is uniquely determined for the stop operation position of the reel that has stopped last or the reel that has stopped last, and to perform reel stop control according to the selected stop control table.

  In the above embodiment, when any two reels are stopped, the combination of the internal winning situation for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel is uniquely determined for the spinning reel. The selected stop control table is selected, and the reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table. On the other hand, when any two reels are stopped, for the spinning reel, the internal winning situation for each gaming state, the stop position of any one of the stopped reels, and the stop A stop control table uniquely determined for the stop operation position of the remaining reels of the reels may be selected, and the reel stop control may be performed according to the selected stop control table.

  In addition, when any one reel is stopped, for the spinning reel, a stop control table uniquely determined with respect to the internal winning situation for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel is selected. When any two reels are stopped, a stop control table uniquely determined for the combination of the internal winning status for each gaming state and the stop operation position of the stopped reels is selected and selected. The reel stop control may be performed according to the stop control table.

  In addition, when any one reel is stopped, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal reeling status of each gaming state and the stop operation position of the stopped reel is set for the spinning reel. When any two reels are stopped, a stop control table uniquely determined for the combination of the internal winning situation for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel is selected and selected. The reel stop control may be performed according to the stop control table.

  In addition, when any one reel is stopped, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal reeling status of each gaming state and the stop operation position of the stopped reel is set for the spinning reel. When any two reels are selected and stopped, the internal winning status for each gaming state, the stop position of any one of the stopped reels, the remaining reels of the stopped reels A stop control table uniquely determined for the stop operation position may be selected, and reel stop control may be performed according to the selected stop control table.

  In the above-described embodiment, the stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is uniquely determined for each unit of the range in which one symbol fluctuates is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the reel stop control is performed using a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn (stop position) is uniquely determined for each region within the range where the 1/2 symbol changes, that is, for each unit less than the range where one symbol changes. You may make it perform. That is, the reel stop control may be performed using a stop control table in which different stop positions are set for different number of steps within a range in which one symbol fluctuates from the number of steps at which a certain symbol is located at the reference position. Good. By doing in this way, even if it is within the range where one symbol fluctuates, the display result derived by the different timing of the stop operation can be changed, so there are more variety depending on the timing of the stop operation The display result of the reel can be derived in a manner.

  In the above embodiment, when all the combinations determined as winning prizes in the internal lottery are lost, the type of loss (losing (1) or losing (2)) is further determined in the internal lottery. If the winning of the lost (1) is won, the lost (1) winning flag is set. Different reel control tables are created depending on whether the loss (1) or the loss (2), and the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is different. However, if all of the winning combinations determined to be lost are lost, it is not necessary to determine the type of loss in the internal lottery.

  In this case, even if the result of the internal lottery is the same loss, a different reel control table is created so that different stop control can be performed for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. If no winning flag for any combination is set), the reel control table may be generated according to the value of the HL register (the value after the winning combination lottery in the gaming state is completed). . The same applies to the loss during bonus carryover. The winning status notification command in this case may include information that can specify the value of the HL register (possible in relation to the threshold value that determines the type of loss).

  In the above-described embodiment, there are two types of loss, loss (1) and loss (2), but there may be more than two types of loss, and stop control is selected according to the type of each loss. The table may be different. In addition, the number of determination values registered for lottery is only lost (1), and the HL register does not overflow with the number of determination values of lost (1). It was supposed to win the Lost (2). However, the number of determination values may be registered for all types of loss. Here, when there are two types of loses, it is possible to win for other roles such as replay in the case where the loss (1) is not won and the remaining loses (2) are not won. .

  In the above-described embodiment, when the internal winning status in the normal gaming state is a game in which one of the bonuses is established, a lost carry-over (2) or a lost (1) of any bonus, Regardless of the order in which the bonuses were made, the reels were stopped when the internal winning status in the normal gaming state is a lost carry-in (2) for any bonus. Regardless of the order in which the operations were performed, the reach was controlled to be derived. However, the chance and reach may be derived on the condition that the operation of stopping each reel is performed in the order satisfying a specific condition (for example, left, middle, and right).

  In the above-described embodiment, the chance that is established when the display result is derived for all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is applied. However, the display result is derived for any one reel or two reels. You may apply a chance to be established at that time. For example, a display mode that is established only by deriving a “watermelon” symbol at a specific position on the left reel 3L, or a combination of “watermelon” on a specific winning line when the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3R stop. A display mode that is established only by being derived may be applied as an opportunity.

  In the above embodiment, the start sound pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns at a ratio corresponding to the winning status of the winning combination and the type of loss, and the start sound of the selected pattern is output. For example, a stop sound output when the reel is stopped may be applied instead of the sound. In addition to sound, lamps, LED lighting modes, and liquid crystal display modes may be applied. Even when the effect pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns at a ratio corresponding to the winning state of the winning combination and the type of loss, effects similar to the above can be obtained even when the effect is performed according to the selected pattern.

  Moreover, it is good also as what produces according to the selected stop control table instead of producing according to the winning state of a winning combination and the type of loss. For example, when a stop control table that can derive chance chances is selected, the presentation may be performed in a different manner from when a stop control table that cannot derive chance chances is selected. When the chance eye is actually derived as the display result of the variable display device 2, the effect may be performed in a manner different from that when the chance eye is not derived. In this case, the game control board 101 transmits a stop command indicating the symbols stopped for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to the effect control board 102, and the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 receives the chance item based on the received stop command. It can be determined whether or not The effect according to the display result of the variable display device 2 is not limited to the chance, and the effect may be performed when any specific display result is derived.

  In the above-described embodiment, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and the cherry are targeted for lottery at the same time. Including this, lottery for special roles such as big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus (1), and lottery for general roles (small role, replay) in the same game flow I was supposed to do it. On the other hand, the lottery for special roles and the lottery for general roles may be performed separately.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram schematically showing a winning determination table applied in this modification. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing in detail the internal lottery process applied in this modification. Other configurations and processes are the same as those of the slot machine 1 according to the above embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the winning determination table includes a small role winning determination table (small role table) and a bonus winning determination table (bonus table) for each gaming state, which are stored in the ROM 113 in advance. . Both the small role table and the bonus table are prepared according to the set value, and in the internal lottery process, the table according to the set value is used, but the illustration is omitted here.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), in the normal gaming state, when the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or regular bonus (1) win is not carried over from the previous game, That is, when the value of the special combination temporary storage work (b register) is 0, an internal lottery is performed using both the small combination table (1) and the bonus table (1) corresponding to the normal gaming state. In FIG. 24A, the hatched range overlaps the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and the cherry if the random number for internal lottery is a value within this range. This is the range that will be won.

  On the other hand, even in the normal gaming state, the winning of the big bonus (1), big bonus (2) or regular bonus (1) is carried over from the previous game, that is, the special role temporary storage work ( When the value of the (b register) is not 0, as shown in FIG. 24B, only the small role table (1) corresponding to the normal gaming state is used, and an internal lottery is performed.

  When the gaming state is a small role game, as shown in FIG. 24C, an internal lottery is performed using both the small role table (2) and the bonus table (2) corresponding to the small role game. Here, there is no range of determination values for winning for both the general combination and the bonus. In addition, when the game state is a regular bonus (including a case where the bonus is provided during the big bonus), since the bonus lottery is not performed in the first place, as shown in FIG. Only the table (3) is used and an internal lottery is performed.

  In the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 25, the process of steps S1201 to S1203 and the point of shifting to the RAM abnormality error process when it is determined in step S1203 that the set value is not in the range of 1 to 6 are described above. This is the same as the internal lottery process (steps S501 to S503 in FIG. 17) in the embodiment. Also, the processing after step S1220 after the values of the g register (general role temporary storage work) and b register (special role temporary storage work) are determined is the same as the processing after step S509 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S1203 that the setting value is in the range of 1 to 6, the small role table prepared according to the current gaming state and setting value is set as a table used for internal lottery (step S1204). . Next, the winning value of each combination registered in the set small combination table is sequentially compared with the random value for internal lottery acquired in step S1201 (step S1205), and the set small combination table is set. It is determined whether or not any of the combinations registered in (2) is won (step S1206). If any winning combination is won, a value corresponding to the winning winning combination is written in the g register (step S1207), and the process proceeds to step S1208. If no winning combination is won, the process proceeds to step S1208.

  In step S1208, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a regular bonus (including those provided during the big bonus) depending on whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112. If the current gaming state is a regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S1220. If the current gaming state is not a regular bonus, it is further determined whether or not the current gaming state is a small role game with a big bonus depending on whether or not a big bonus medium flag is set.

  If the current gaming state is a small role game, whether or not both the values of the b register and the g register are 0, that is, what role (losing (1)) is still included, including carry-over from the previous game. In addition, it is determined whether or not it is won (step S1210). If the value of either the b register or the g register is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1220 as it is.

  If both the values in the b register and the g register are 0, the bonus table (2) corresponding to the set value is set as a table used for the internal lottery (step S1211). Next, the winning value of each combination registered in the bonus table (2) is sequentially compared with the internal lottery random value acquired in step S1201 (step S1212), and the bonus table (3). It is determined whether or not any of the combinations registered in (1) is won (step S1213). If any winning combination is won, a value corresponding to the winning winning combination is written in the b register (step S1214), and the process proceeds to step S1220. If no winning combination is won, the process proceeds to step S1220.

  If the current gaming state is not a small role game with a big bonus, it is a normal gaming state. In this case, it is determined whether or not the value of the b register is 0, that is, whether or not the bonus winning is carried over from the previous game (step S1215). If the value of the b register is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1220.

  If the value of the b register is 0, the bonus table (1) corresponding to the set value is set as a table used for internal lottery (step S1216). Next, the winning value of each combination registered in the bonus table (1) is sequentially compared with the internal lottery random value acquired in step S1201 (step S1217), and the bonus table (1). It is determined whether or not any of the combinations registered in (1) is won (step S1218). If any winning combination is won, a value corresponding to the winning winning combination is written in the b register (step S1219), and the process proceeds to step S1220. If no winning combination is won, the process proceeds to step S1220.

  In this way, separate tables are prepared for the special role and the general role, and the value of the random number for internal lottery corresponding to the value won for the special role in the normal gaming state and the value that is also won for the general role When responding to, special roles and general roles will be won simultaneously. In this case, even if the display result of the variable display device 2 is a prize for a small role or a replay based on a winning flag for a general role such as a small role or a replay, it is still possible to win a special role. There is sex. Thereby, a player's expectation with respect to the winning of the special role can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Even if a special role is not won as a result of the internal lottery, there is a possibility that a small role or replay (cherry in this variation) may be won, so the player's expectation is maintained. be able to. In addition, if the winning flag for the special role is not carried over from the previous game in the normal gaming state, an internal lottery is performed using both the small role table and the bonus table, but the special role winning flag is the previous game. If it has been carried over from, the internal lottery may be performed using only the small role table. Thereby, the internal lottery in the normal gaming state can be performed by a simple process.

  In this modification, the internal lottery random number used for the special role winning determination and the internal lottery random number used for the general role winning determination were the same, but different random numbers may be used. Good. Regardless of whether the regular bonus (1), big bonus (1), or big bonus (2) wins are carried over, the lottery is performed using both the small role table and the bonus table in the normal gaming state. When the regular bonus (1), big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) win is carried over from the previous game, the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) When winning, the winning may be invalidated.

  In the above embodiment, the number of determination values stored in the address registered in the role-specific table is added to the random number for internal lottery, and when an overflow occurs as a result of the addition, the winning combination is won. I was supposed to. On the other hand, the acquired number of determination values may be sequentially subtracted from the acquired internal lottery random value, and the result of the subtraction may be used as a new internal lottery random value. When the number of determination values is subtracted from the random number value for internal lottery, it can be determined whether or not an overflow has occurred in the subtraction result (here, the subtraction result becomes negative).

  In the above embodiment, the internal lottery sequentially adds the number of judgment values of each combination according to the game situation to the acquired random value for internal lottery, and when the addition result overflows, the winning combination is won. It was supposed to be judged. On the other hand, a winning determination table in which a determination value for determining each combination as winning is determined for each game in accordance with the number of determination values for each combination according to the game situation, and the internal random number for internal lottery acquired It is good also as what performs an internal lottery by comparing this value with the determination value of each combination.

  In the above embodiment, the RAM 112 has a special role temporary storage work composed of 1 byte each, a general role temporary storage work, and an internal winning flag storage work. The data indicating the winning of the special role temporarily stored work is written once, and the data indicating the winning of the general role is temporarily written in the general role temporarily storing work in the game won for the general role. Thereafter, the special role temporary storage work data and the general role temporary storage work data are written to the internal winning flag storage work.

  However, the method for writing the winning flag and the work prepared in the RAM 112 for this purpose are not limited to this. For example, a special role storage work consisting of 1 byte each and a general role storage work are provided, and the data of the special role storage work is not updated until the special role is won after winning the special role. The data of the combination storing work can be updated for each game according to the lottery result of the general combination. In this case, an area for storing the internal winning flag is constituted by 2 bytes of the special combination storing work and the general combination storing work.

  Only the 1-byte internal winning flag storage work can be prepared as an area for storing the internal winning flag. In this case, if the winning flag for the special role is stored in the upper 4 bits and the winning flag for the general role is stored in the lower 4 bits, the data of the upper 4 bits wins the special role after winning the special role. However, the lower 4 bits of data can be updated for each game according to the lottery result of the general combination. When the upper 4 bits of data indicate that the special role is won, for example, after the lower 4 bits are cleared to 0 by the logical product operation with F0h, the internal winning flag storage work stores the general role lottery result It is sufficient to add the values according to the above (or exclusive OR operation) and write again to the internal winning flag storage work.

  In the above embodiment, the entire high-order byte of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 is replaced with the low-order byte, and the whole low-order byte is replaced with the high-order byte. On the other hand, the data of a specific bit among the random number bits extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 is simply replaced with data of other bits (however, other than the masked seventh and fifteenth bits). Also good. Alternatively, the random number value extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 may be directly acquired as a random number for internal lottery. Furthermore, it may be processed into a random number for internal lottery by a method different from the above embodiment.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a first modification of the process (step S501) until the CPU 111 processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 into a random number for internal lottery by software. Also in the first modification, the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 is stored in the 16-bit HL register of the CPU 111.

  When the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 is stored in the HL register, the CPU 111 further extracts the value of the internal refresh register 111R as a processing random number. The CPU 111 adds the processing random number extracted from the refresh register 111R to the value of the upper byte of the HL register (the value extracted from the upper counter 115c). The value of the lower byte of the HL register (the value extracted from the lower counter 115b) is left as it is. The CPU 111 acquires the value stored in the HL register at this time as a random number for internal lottery, and sequentially adds the number of determination values to this.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of a second modification of the process (step S302) until the CPU 111 processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 into a random number for internal lottery by software. Also in this example, the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 is stored in a 16-bit HL register included in the CPU 111.

  When the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 is stored in the HL register, the CPU 111 further extracts the value of the internal refresh register 111R as a processing random number. The CPU 111 adds the processing random number extracted from the refresh register 111R to the value of the upper byte of the HL register (the value extracted from the upper counter 115c). The processing random number extracted from the refresh register 111R is also added to the lower byte value of the HL register (the value extracted from the lower counter 115b). The CPU 111 acquires the value stored in the HL register at this time as a random number for internal lottery, and sequentially adds the number of determination values to this.

  In the first and second modified examples described above, the value of the refresh register 111R is extracted as a random number for processing, and this is extracted from the high-order byte of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 (in the second modified example, further lower byte) ) To process random numbers. The random number processing applied here includes at least processing for adding a processing random number to the upper byte. Thereby, the variation of the random numbers for internal lottery can be increased, and the player can prevent the aiming as much as possible.

  Further, since the processing random numbers are extracted from the refresh register 111R, no special configuration is required as means for generating the processing random numbers. Moreover, since the value of the refresh register 111R is updated every time the CPU 111 fetches an instruction, and the update interval is not constant, a random number with high randomness can be extracted as a processing random number. And since the randomness of the processing random number is high, the randomness of the random number for internal lottery generated using the random number is also high.

  In the first and second modified examples, the value extracted from the refresh register 111R is added to the upper byte (and the lower byte) of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115. A value that is periodically updated by hardware or software may be added. Further, instead of adding a value extracted from the refresh register 111R (or a value replacing the refresh register 111R), a logical operation such as subtraction, logical sum, or logical product may be performed.

  Further, bit replacement such as replacement of the upper byte and the lower byte shown in the above embodiment may be used in combination with the first and second modifications. Also in the first and second modified examples, the interruption to the CPU 111 is prohibited during the period from the extraction of the random number from the random number generation circuit 115 to the end of the processing in order to prevent the contents of the HL register from being rewritten. Will be.

  Further, in the second modification, processing random numbers to be added to the upper and lower bytes of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 may be separately extracted from the refresh register 111R at different timings. Separately prepare the processing random number to be added to the upper byte and the processing random number to be updated to the lower byte. Means for extracting may be provided. In this case, one of the means for updating the processing random number for the upper byte and the means for updating the processing random number for the lower byte can be configured by the refresh register 111R.

  In the above embodiment, the determination value number storage area uses a 2-byte area to store the determination value number in each case. However, in a general slot machine, the number of determination values of a combination such as regular bonus (1), big bonus (1), or big bonus (2) is set to exceed 255 in any gaming situation. Is not possible. Thus, for those that do not need to set the number of determination values exceeding 255, the number of determination values may be stored using only a 1-byte area.

  In the above embodiment, the number of determination values is stored in common for all of the setting values 1 to 6 or individually stored for each of the setting values 1 to 6. However, it is assumed that the number of determination values is not stored in common for all of the setting values 1 to 6 (the common flag for the setting value is not set). About 4-6, the number of judgment values can also be made common.

  In the above embodiment, in the small role game or the normal gaming state, the game can be started only by setting 3 as the number of bets. On the other hand, even in the small role game or the normal gaming state, the game can be started by setting 1 as the number of bets, or can be started by setting 2 as the number of bets. You may be able to

  When 1 or 2 is set as the number of bets in the small role game or the normal gaming state, the winning probability of the small role in the internal lottery is lowered and the prize is awarded to the small role than when 3 is set as the bet number. The number of paid out medals can be increased. In addition, in a slot machine that can set any of 1, 2, or 3 as the number of bets in a small role game or a normal gaming state, the number of determination values is a combination that is stored in common for all of the setting values 1 to 6. Not only there may be a combination that is stored in common for all bets 1 to 3. In this case, the storage area for the number of determination values can be reduced according to the number of bets, and the storage capacity can be further reduced.

  In the above embodiment, when the gaming state is the big bonus, the regular bonus is controlled between the big bonuses on condition that JACIN or the regular bonus (2) is won. However, the condition for controlling the gaming state in the big bonus to the regular bonus is not limited to this. For example, when the gaming state is in the big bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 when the start lever 11 is operated. If not, this may be set and controlled to a regular bonus. In other words, in the big bonus, the regular bonus game state may appear repeatedly until the number of payout medals exceeds 465.

  In the above embodiment, by executing the initialization 4 for initializing the unused area 112-6 and the unused stack area 112-71 of the RAM 112 at the end of the game, the unused area 112-6 of the RAM 112 or The unused stack area 112-71 was initialized for each game. However, if the unused area 112-6 and / or the unused stack area 112-71 of the RAM 112 is initialized at least once per game, the unused area 112-6 and / or the unused area of the RAM 112 is initialized. The timing for initializing the used stack area 112-71 may be any timing in one game. For example, the unused area 112-6 and / or the unused stack area 112-71 of the RAM 112 can be initialized at the start of the game or at the time of executing a process that is always executed for each game.

  In the above embodiment, when the CPU 111 initializes the RAM 112, the initialization table of the ROM 113 is referred to, and the start address and initialization corresponding to any of initializations 1 to 4 are initialized according to the initialization condition. Gets the size, sets the pointer to the start address, sets the initialization size, clears the area of the corresponding address with 1 byte from the initialization address where the pointer is set, and initializes each time 1 byte is cleared The area of the RAM 112 corresponding to the initialization condition is initialized by executing the process of decrementing the initialization size by 1 and incrementing the pointer by 1 until the initialization size becomes 0.

  On the other hand, the area initialized in initializations 1 to 4 is set as a continuous address area, and the initialization table starts corresponding to any of initializations 1 to 4 depending on the initialization condition. An address and an end address common to all initializations 1 to 4 may be registered. In this case, the CPU 111 refers to the initialization table when the RAM 112 is initialized, acquires the start address corresponding to any of initializations 1 to 4 according to the initialization condition, and sets a pointer to the start address. In addition, the address area corresponding to 1 byte from the initialization address where the pointer is set is cleared to 0, and the process of advancing the pointer each time 1 byte is cleared is the end address area common to the initializations 1 to 4. It is good also as what is performed until is cleared.

  In this case, every time one byte is cleared, it is determined whether the address indicated by the pointer is the end address, and if it is the end address, the initialization may be ended. However, first, the initialization byte number from the start address acquired from the initialization table to the common end address is calculated and set, and every time 1 byte is cleared from the start address, the initialization byte number is decremented by 1 and the pointer It is preferable that the process of advancing 1 is executed until the number of initialization bytes reaches 0, and when the number of initialization bytes reaches 0, it is determined that the end address area has been cleared, and the initialization ends. This is because the process of determining whether the number of initialization bytes is 0 is higher than the process of comparing the address indicated by the pointer and the end address for each byte.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 includes the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the outer periphery, and the symbols are driven by rotational driving of these reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Was variably displayed. However, a device that virtually displays a symbol on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be used instead of the variable display device 2 described above.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number or giving a valuable value associated with winning has been described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a control circuit of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the storage area of RAM in a game control board. (A) is a figure which shows the area | region where RAM in the game control board is initialized, (b) is a figure which shows the initialization table stored in ROM in a game control board. It is a figure which shows the example of a judgment value number storage area table. It is a figure which shows the example of the storage area of the number of judgment values. It is a figure explaining the area | region which stores the result of an internal lottery. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration of a random number generation circuit, and (b) is an explanatory diagram until a random number extracted from the random number generation circuit is processed into a random number for internal lottery by software. It is a figure which shows the structure of the table index stored in ROM in a game control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a stop control table. It is a figure which shows the example of the start sound selection table stored in ROM in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the RAM abnormality error process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process which the control part in a game control board performs for every game. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process of FIG. 16 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the random number acquisition process of FIG. 17 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process for normal of FIG. 17 in detail. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the reel rotation processing of FIG. 16. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the game end of FIG. 16 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the initialization 4 process of FIG. 21 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs. It is a figure which shows typically the table for winning determination used in the modification of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process in the modification of embodiment of this invention in detail. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st modification until it processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit into the random number for internal lottery by software. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd modification until it processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit into the random number for internal lottery by software.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Variable display apparatus 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 7L, 7R, 7U Speaker 12L, 12C, 12R Stop button 101 Game control board 111 CPU
112 RAM
112-1 Important work 112-2 General work 112-3 Special work 112-4 Set value work 112-5 Unsaved work 112-6 Unused area 112-7 Stack area 113 ROM
115 Random Number Generation Circuit 116 Sampling Circuit 120 Game Control Board 121 CPU

Claims (14)

A variable display device capable of deriving a display result to each of a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying by rotating a display band in which a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable are arranged by driving a stepping motor The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display portions. A slot machine in which a game is finished and a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived to the plurality of variable display units,
Derivation operation means operated when each of the plurality of variable display units derives a display result;
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine;
A pulse generation circuit for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit that inverts and outputs alternately at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. And a latch circuit that outputs without
The game control means includes
Input means for inputting the n-bit array data signal output from the latch circuit into the predetermined specific area as n-bit numerical data without changing the bit array order;
Before the display result of at least one of the variable display units is derived, the specific bit data of the n-bit numerical data input to the specific area and the other of the numerical data Numeric data input means for exchanging bit data, and inputting the exchanged n-bit numeric data to the judgment area provided in the game control means for each game as numeric data for judgment;
When the display results are derived on all the variable display portions for the determination numerical data input to the determination area, it is determined that the derivation of the winning display result that causes the winning is allowed. A range specifying data storage means for storing a plurality of winning range specifying data for specifying a range of determination values for each type of winning;
After the numerical value data for determination is input to the determination area, before the display result of the at least one variable display unit is derived, the winning range specifying data stored in the range specifying data storage means is used. It is determined whether the winning display result is allowed to be derived or whether the winning display result is not allowed to be derived depending on whether or not the judgment value range included in the specified judgment value range includes the judgment numerical data. And predetermining means for determining the type of loss according to the numerical data for determination when determining the loss,
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display unit corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the allowable stages is selected from a plurality of allowable stages having different probabilities that the decision to permit the derivation of the winning display result is permitted by the predetermining means. And an allowable stage setting means for setting,
The range specifying data storage means includes a first storage area for storing first range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data in common for the plurality of types of allowable stages, and the plurality of winning range specifying data. A second storage area for individually storing second winning range specifying data different from the first winning range specifying data for each type of the allowable stage,
The second storage area has the same number of storage areas for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying the same determination value range regardless of the type of the allowable stage, and a different determination value depending on the type of the allowable stage A different number storage area for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying the range of
The derivation control means includes
In a situation where a display result has not yet been derived for any of the plurality of variable display units, a variable display unit for which a display result has not yet been derived is obtained at the time when a derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit is operated. Control pattern selection means for uniquely specifying a control pattern corresponding to a determination result of the prior determination means from a plurality of control patterns for uniquely specifying a display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor Including
When the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit for which the display result has not been derived yet is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display unit by the control pattern selection unit is the step at the time of operation of the derivation operation unit A display result uniquely specified for the number is derived as a display result in the variable display unit,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the control pattern selection unit includes a control pattern selection unit at the time of losing that selects a different control pattern according to a type of the loss determined by the pre-determining unit. A variable display device capable of deriving a display result to each of a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying by rotating a display band in which a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable are arranged by driving a stepping motor The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display portions. A slot machine in which a game is finished and a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived to the plurality of variable display units,
Derivation operation means operated when each of the plurality of variable display units derives a display result;
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine;
A pulse generation circuit for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit that inverts and outputs alternately at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. And a latch circuit that outputs without
The game control means includes
Input means for inputting the n-bit array data signal output from the latch circuit into the predetermined specific area as n-bit numerical data without changing the bit array order;
Numerical value updating means for updating the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
Numerical value extraction means for extracting second numerical data updated by the numerical value update means when the predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
The second numerical data extracted by the numerical value extraction means for the upper k bits in the first numerical data of the upper k bits (k is a natural number: k <n) and the lower j bits (j = n−k) is used. Calculating means for performing a predetermined calculation;
Numerical data input means for inputting the operation result numerical data composed of the upper k bits and the lower j bits after the calculation by the calculation means to the determination area provided in the game control means as determination numerical data for each game; ,
When the display results are derived on all the variable display portions for the determination numerical data input to the determination area, it is determined that the derivation of the winning display result that causes the winning is allowed. A range specifying data storage means for storing a plurality of winning range specifying data for specifying a range of determination values for each type of winning;
After the numerical value data for determination is input to the determination area, before the display result of the at least one variable display unit is derived, the winning range specifying data stored in the range specifying data storage means is used. It is determined whether the winning display result is allowed to be derived or whether the winning display result is not allowed to be derived depending on whether or not the judgment value range included in the specified judgment value range includes the judgment numerical data. And predetermining means for determining the type of loss according to the numerical data for determination when determining the loss,
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display unit corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the allowable stages is selected from a plurality of allowable stages having different probabilities that the decision to permit the derivation of the winning display result is permitted by the predetermining means. And an allowable stage setting means for setting,
The range specifying data storage means includes a first storage area for storing first range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data in common for the plurality of types of allowable stages, and the plurality of winning range specifying data. A second storage area for individually storing second winning range specifying data different from the first winning range specifying data for each type of the allowable stage,
The second storage area has the same number of storage areas for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying the same determination value range regardless of the type of the allowable stage, and a different determination value depending on the type of the allowable stage A different number storage area for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying the range of
The derivation control means includes
In a situation where a display result has not yet been derived for any of the plurality of variable display units, a variable display unit for which a display result has not yet been derived is obtained at the time when a derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit is operated. Control pattern selection means for uniquely specifying a control pattern corresponding to a determination result of the prior determination means from a plurality of control patterns for uniquely specifying a display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor Including
When the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit for which the display result has not been derived yet is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display unit by the control pattern selection unit is the step at the time of operation of the derivation operation unit A display result uniquely specified for the number is derived as a display result in the variable display unit,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the control pattern selection unit includes a control pattern selection unit at the time of losing that selects a different control pattern according to a type of the loss determined by the pre-determining unit. A variable display device capable of deriving a display result to each of a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying by rotating a display band in which a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable are arranged by driving a stepping motor The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display portions. A slot machine in which a game is finished and a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived to the plurality of variable display units,
Derivation operation means operated when each of the plurality of variable display units derives a display result;
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine;
A pulse generation circuit for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit that inverts and outputs alternately at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. And a latch circuit that outputs without
The game control means includes
Input means for inputting the n-bit array data signal output from the latch circuit into the predetermined specific area as n-bit numerical data without changing the bit array order;
First numerical value updating means for updating the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
Second numerical value updating means for updating third numerical data different from the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
First numerical value extracting means for extracting second numerical data from the first numerical value updating means by satisfying a predetermined extraction condition;
Second numerical value extraction means for extracting third numerical data from the second numerical value update means when a predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
The second numerical value extracted by the first numerical value extraction means for the upper k bits in the first numerical data of the upper k bits (k is a natural number: k <n) and the lower j bits (j = n−k). Calculating means for performing a predetermined calculation using data and performing a predetermined calculation using the third numerical data extracted by the second numerical value extracting means for the lower j bits;
Numerical data that is input to the determination area provided in the game control means for each game as numerical value data for determination for each game. Input means;
When the display results are derived on all the variable display portions for the determination numerical data input to the determination area, it is determined that the derivation of the winning display result that causes the winning is allowed. A range specifying data storage means for storing a plurality of winning range specifying data for specifying a range of determination values for each type of winning;
After the numerical value data for determination is input to the determination area, before the display result of the at least one variable display unit is derived, the winning range specifying data stored in the range specifying data storage means is used. It is determined whether the winning display result is allowed to be derived or whether the winning display result is not allowed to be derived depending on whether or not the judgment value range included in the specified judgment value range includes the judgment numerical data. And predetermining means for determining the type of loss according to the numerical data for determination when determining the loss,
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display unit corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the allowable stages is selected from a plurality of allowable stages having different probabilities that the decision to permit the derivation of the winning display result is permitted by the predetermining means. And an allowable stage setting means for setting,
The range specifying data storage means includes a first storage area for storing first range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data in common for the plurality of types of allowable stages, and the plurality of winning range specifying data. A second storage area for individually storing second winning range specifying data different from the first winning range specifying data for each type of the allowable stage,
The second storage area has the same number of storage areas for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying the same determination value range regardless of the type of the allowable stage, and a different determination value depending on the type of the allowable stage A different number storage area for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying the range of
The derivation control means includes
In a situation where a display result has not yet been derived for any of the plurality of variable display units, a variable display unit for which a display result has not yet been derived is obtained at the time when a derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit is operated. Control pattern selection means for uniquely specifying a control pattern corresponding to a determination result of the prior determination means from a plurality of control patterns for uniquely specifying a display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor Including
When the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit for which the display result has not been derived yet is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display unit by the control pattern selection unit is the step at the time of operation of the derivation operation unit A display result uniquely specified for the number is derived as a display result in the variable display unit,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the control pattern selection unit includes a control pattern selection unit at the time of losing that selects a different control pattern according to a type of the loss determined by the pre-determining unit. A variable display device capable of deriving a display result to each of a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying by rotating a display band in which a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable are arranged by driving a stepping motor The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display portions. A slot machine in which a game is finished and a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived to the plurality of variable display units,
Derivation operation means operated when each of the plurality of variable display units derives a display result;
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine;
A pulse generation circuit for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit that inverts and outputs alternately at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. And a latch circuit that outputs without
The game control means includes
Input means for inputting the n-bit array data signal output from the latch circuit into the predetermined specific area as n-bit numerical data without changing the bit array order;
Before the display result of at least one of the variable display units is derived, the specific bit data of the n-bit numerical data input to the specific area and the other of the numerical data Numeric data input means for exchanging bit data, and inputting the exchanged n-bit numeric data to the judgment area provided in the game control means for each game as numeric data for judgment;
When the display results are derived on all the variable display portions for the determination numerical data input to the determination area, it is determined that the derivation of the winning display result that causes the winning is allowed. A range specifying data storage means for storing a plurality of winning range specifying data for specifying a range of determination values for each type of winning;
After the numerical value data for determination is input to the determination area, before the display result of the at least one variable display unit is derived, the winning range specifying data stored in the range specifying data storage means is used. It is determined whether the winning display result is allowed to be derived or whether the winning display result is not allowed to be derived depending on whether or not the judgment value range included in the specified judgment value range includes the judgment numerical data. And predetermining means for determining the type of loss according to the numerical data for determination when determining the loss,
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display unit corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the allowable stages is selected from a plurality of allowable stages having different probabilities that the decision to permit the derivation of the winning display result is permitted by the predetermining means. And an allowable stage setting means for setting,
The range specifying data storage means includes a first storage area for storing first range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data in common for the plurality of types of allowable stages, and the plurality of winning range specifying data. A second storage area for individually storing second winning range specifying data different from the first winning range specifying data for each type of the allowable stage,
The second storage area has the same number of storage areas for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying the same determination value range regardless of the type of the allowable stage, and a different determination value depending on the type of the allowable stage A different number storage area for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying the range of
The derivation control means includes
In a situation where a display result is derived to at least one of the plurality of variable display sections and a display result is not derived to another variable display section, the variable display section for which the display result has not been derived yet From the plurality of control patterns that uniquely specify the display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor at the time when the derivation operation unit corresponding to the unit is operated, the determination result of the prior determination unit and the already displayed result Including a control pattern selection means for uniquely identifying a control pattern corresponding to a combination of display results in the variable display unit from which the results are derived,
When the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit for which the display result has not been derived yet is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display unit by the control pattern selection unit is the step at the time of operation of the derivation operation unit A display result uniquely specified for the number is derived as a display result in the variable display unit,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the control pattern selection unit includes a control pattern selection unit at the time of losing that selects a different control pattern according to a type of the loss determined by the pre-determining unit. A variable display device capable of deriving a display result to each of a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying by rotating a display band in which a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable are arranged by driving a stepping motor The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display portions. A slot machine in which a game is finished and a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived to the plurality of variable display units,
Derivation operation means operated when each of the plurality of variable display units derives a display result;
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine;
A pulse generation circuit for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit that inverts and outputs alternately at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. And a latch circuit that outputs without
The game control means includes
Input means for inputting the n-bit array data signal output from the latch circuit into the predetermined specific area as n-bit numerical data without changing the bit array order;
Numerical value updating means for updating the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
Numerical value extraction means for extracting second numerical data updated by the numerical value update means when the predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
The second numerical data extracted by the numerical value extraction means for the upper k bits in the first numerical data of the upper k bits (k is a natural number: k <n) and the lower j bits (j = n−k) is used. Calculating means for performing a predetermined calculation;
Numerical data input means for inputting the operation result numerical data composed of the upper k bits and the lower j bits after the calculation by the calculation means to the determination area provided in the game control means as determination numerical data for each game; ,
When the display results are derived on all the variable display portions for the determination numerical data input to the determination area, it is determined that the derivation of the winning display result that causes the winning is allowed. A range specifying data storage means for storing a plurality of winning range specifying data for specifying a range of determination values for each type of winning;
After the numerical value data for determination is input to the determination area, before the display result of the at least one variable display unit is derived, the winning range specifying data stored in the range specifying data storage means is used. It is determined whether the winning display result is allowed to be derived or whether the winning display result is not allowed to be derived depending on whether or not the judgment value range included in the specified judgment value range includes the judgment numerical data. And predetermining means for determining the type of loss according to the numerical data for determination when determining the loss,
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display unit corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the allowable stages is selected from a plurality of allowable stages having different probabilities that the decision to permit the derivation of the winning display result is permitted by the predetermining means. And an allowable stage setting means for setting,
The range specifying data storage means includes a first storage area for storing first range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data in common for the plurality of types of allowable stages, and the plurality of winning range specifying data. A second storage area for individually storing second winning range specifying data different from the first winning range specifying data for each type of the allowable stage,
The second storage area has the same number of storage areas for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying the same determination value range regardless of the type of the allowable stage, and a different determination value depending on the type of the allowable stage A different number storage area for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying the range of
The derivation control means includes
In a situation where a display result is derived to at least one of the plurality of variable display sections and a display result is not derived to another variable display section, the variable display section for which the display result has not been derived yet From the plurality of control patterns that uniquely specify the display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor at the time when the derivation operation unit corresponding to the unit is operated, the determination result of the prior determination unit and the already displayed result Including a control pattern selection means for uniquely identifying a control pattern corresponding to a combination of display results in the variable display unit from which the results are derived,
When the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit for which the display result has not been derived yet is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display unit by the control pattern selection unit is the step at the time of operation of the derivation operation unit A display result uniquely specified for the number is derived as a display result in the variable display unit,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the control pattern selection unit includes a control pattern selection unit at the time of losing that selects a different control pattern according to a type of the loss determined by the pre-determining unit. A variable display device capable of deriving a display result to each of a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying by rotating a display band in which a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable are arranged by driving a stepping motor The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display portions. A slot machine in which a game is finished and a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived to the plurality of variable display units,
Derivation operation means operated when each of the plurality of variable display units derives a display result;
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine;
A pulse generation circuit for generating a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency;
An n-bit (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) array data signal is inverted alternately between the first level and the second level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit, and Each time the level of the (m-1) th bit (m is an integer of 2 or more: m ≦ n) from the lower level is inverted from the first level to the second level, the level of the mth bit from the lower level is changed to the first level. A counter circuit that inverts and outputs alternately at two levels;
When a predetermined extraction condition resulting from the player's operation is satisfied, the n-bit array data signal output from the counter circuit is latched, and the bit order of the latched n-bit array data signal is changed. And a latch circuit that outputs without
The game control means includes
Input means for inputting the n-bit array data signal output from the latch circuit into the predetermined specific area as n-bit numerical data without changing the bit array order;
First numerical value updating means for updating the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
Second numerical value updating means for updating third numerical data different from the second numerical data at a predetermined timing;
First numerical value extracting means for extracting second numerical data from the first numerical value updating means by satisfying a predetermined extraction condition;
Second numerical value extraction means for extracting third numerical data from the second numerical value update means when a predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
The second numerical value extracted by the first numerical value extraction means for the upper k bits in the first numerical data of the upper k bits (k is a natural number: k <n) and the lower j bits (j = n−k). Calculating means for performing a predetermined calculation using data and performing a predetermined calculation using the third numerical data extracted by the second numerical value extracting means for the lower j bits;
Numerical data that is input to the determination area provided in the game control means for each game as numerical value data for determination for each game. Input means;
When the display results are derived on all the variable display portions for the determination numerical data input to the determination area, it is determined that the derivation of the winning display result that causes the winning is allowed. A range specifying data storage means for storing a plurality of winning range specifying data for specifying a range of determination values for each type of winning;
After the numerical value data for determination is input to the determination area, before the display result of the at least one variable display unit is derived, the winning range specifying data stored in the range specifying data storage means is used. It is determined whether the winning display result is allowed to be derived or whether the winning display result is not allowed to be derived depending on whether or not the judgment value range included in the specified judgment value range includes the judgment numerical data. And predetermining means for determining the type of loss according to the numerical data for determination when determining the loss,
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display unit corresponding to the operation of the derivation operation means to derive a display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the allowable stages is selected from a plurality of allowable stages having different probabilities that the decision to permit the derivation of the winning display result is permitted by the predetermining means. And an allowable stage setting means for setting,
The range specifying data storage means includes a first storage area for storing first range specifying data among the plurality of winning range specifying data in common for the plurality of types of allowable stages, and the plurality of winning range specifying data. A second storage area for individually storing second winning range specifying data different from the first winning range specifying data for each type of the allowable stage,
The second storage area has the same number of storage areas for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying the same determination value range regardless of the type of the allowable stage, and a different determination value depending on the type of the allowable stage A different number storage area for individually storing winning range specifying data capable of specifying the range of
The derivation control means includes
In a situation where a display result is derived to at least one of the plurality of variable display sections and a display result is not derived to another variable display section, the variable display section for which the display result has not been derived yet From the plurality of control patterns that uniquely specify the display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor at the time when the derivation operation unit corresponding to the unit is operated, the determination result of the prior determination unit and the already displayed result Including a control pattern selection means for uniquely identifying a control pattern corresponding to a combination of display results in the variable display unit from which the results are derived,
When the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit for which the display result has not been derived yet is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display unit by the control pattern selection unit is the step at the time of operation of the derivation operation unit A display result uniquely specified for the number is derived as a display result in the variable display unit,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the control pattern selection unit includes a control pattern selection unit at the time of losing that selects a different control pattern according to a type of the loss determined by the pre-determining unit. The winning range specifying data allows the derivation of a special display result accompanying a transition of the gaming state to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state with respect to the determination numerical data input to the determination area. Including special range specifying data that specifies the range of judgment values that will determine the effect,
The pre-determining unit determines that the special display result is allowed to be derived when the determination numerical data input to the determination area is included in a determination value range specified by the special range specification data. And
The lost pattern selection means is:
When the first type of losing is determined by the pre-determining unit, the pre-determining unit determines that the special display result is allowed to be derived, and the derivation operating unit is operated. Special lose control pattern selection means for selecting a control pattern capable of deriving a special lose display result that can be derived when the special display result cannot be derived according to the number of steps of the stepping motor;
A non-special losing control pattern for selecting a control pattern for deriving a losing display result other than the special losing display result when a second type of losing different from the first type of losing is determined by the predetermining means. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising a selection unit. The game control means further includes control information transmission means for transmitting loss control information including information capable of specifying the type of loss determined by the prior determination means,
The slot machine receives the loss control information transmitted from the control information transmission means, and causes the effect means to perform different effects depending on the type of loss specified by the information included in the received loss control information. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit. The winning range specifying data allows the derivation of a special display result accompanying a transition of the gaming state to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state with respect to the determination numerical data input to the determination area. Including special range specifying data that specifies the range of judgment values that will determine the effect,
The pre-determining unit determines that the special display result is allowed to be derived when the determination numerical data input to the determination area is included in a determination value range specified by the special range specification data. Including special decision-making means to
The game control means includes a special decision carry-over means for carrying over the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result until the special display result is derived based on the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result. In addition,
The control pattern selection means determines whether the special decision means has decided to allow the derivation of the special display result and the special decision carry-over means has decided to allow the derivation of the special display result before the previous time. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a special determination time selection means for selecting a control pattern different from that of the game carried over from the game. The winning range specifying data allows the derivation of a special display result accompanying a transition of the gaming state to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state with respect to the determination numerical data input to the determination area. Including special range specifying data that specifies the range of judgment values that will determine the effect,
The pre-determining unit determines that the special display result is allowed to be derived when the determination numerical data input to the determination area is included in a determination value range specified by the special range specification data. Including special decision-making means to
The game control means includes a special decision carry-over means for carrying over the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result until the special display result is derived based on the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result. In addition,
In the game in which the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result by the special decision carry-over means is carried over from the previous game and the loss is decided by the pre-decision means. As a control pattern when the derivation of the special display result is impossible due to the number of steps of the stepping motor when the derivation operation means is operated, a control pattern that differs depending on the type of loss determined by the pre-decision means The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising: a special carryover loss selection unit for selection. The game control means further comprises control information transmission means for transmitting control information according to the progress of the game,
The slot machine receives the control information transmitted from the control information transmitting means, and the effect control means for causing the effect means to produce an effect according to the received control information;
11. The relay control means for connecting the game control means and the effect control means so as to enable transmission of control information from the game control means to the effect control means. The slot machine of any one of Claims. The winning range specifying data is accompanied by a transition of the gaming state to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state by the pre-determining means when it is determined that the determination numerical data is included. Including overlapping range specifying data for specifying a range of determination values determined to permit the derivation of both the special display result and the non-special display result that is a prize display result other than the special display result,
The pre-determining means allows the derivation of the special display result and the non-special when the numerical value data for determination input to the determination area is included in the determination value range specified by the overlapping range specifying data The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein both allowance of derivation of a display result is determined. The winning range specifying data is:
It will be determined that it is allowed to derive a special display result accompanied by the transition of the gaming state to the special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state for the judgment numerical data input to the judgment area. Special range specifying data that specifies the range of judgment values;
A range of determination values for determining that the pre-determining means allows derivation of a non-special display result that is a prize display result other than the special display result is determined to be specified for each type of the prize display result. Non-special range specifying data, wherein at least part of a range of determination values for determining that the non-special display result is derived is included in the range of determination values specified by the special range specifying data Specific data,
The game control means decides to permit the derivation of the special display result until the special display result is derived based on the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result by the prior determination means. It is further equipped with special decision carry-over means to carry over,
The pre-determining means includes
The determination numerical data is specified by the special range specifying data stored in the range specifying data storage means on the condition that the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is not carried over by the special determination carry-over means. Special decision means for deciding whether or not to allow the derivation of the special display result by judging whether or not it is included in the range of judgment values to be performed;
The pre-determining unit stores the determination numerical data in the range specifying data storage unit regardless of whether or not the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over by the special determination carry-over unit. Non-special determination means for determining whether or not derivation of the non-special display result is permitted by determining whether or not it is included in the range of the determination value specified by the specified non-special range specifying data. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The game control means includes
Data storage means for readable and writable storing data for controlling the progress of the game including data indicating the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means;
Stored data determination means for determining whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal;
Disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when the stored data determination means determines that the data stored in the data storage means is not normal;
In a state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling means, the progress of the game is performed on the condition that the allowable stage is newly set by the allowable stage setting means based on the operation of the setting operation means. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising a disabling canceling unit that cancels the disabled state and enables the game to proceed.

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